**Transformations from FAT to FIT** Part 2

Amazing transformation pinklush!!!! Really quick one also!!! Keep up the kick ass work lady!!!


[QUOTE=pinklush;810723331]First of all, I just want to say that all of these transformations are honestly inspiring. It's pretty brave to admit to yourself that changes need to be made and very brave to go about making them. Then it's very admirable to share such drastic transformations. I appreciate having this as a reference to what people can accomplish when they're dedicated and motivated. I'm still a total noob and am still trying to get a feel for everything so bear with me, but thought I might as well share. It's not the biggest transformation and it's nowhere near where I'd like to be but I feel a huge change in the way my body performs, in my overall mood and my overall quality of life.
I was skinny/fat in college. I was all about having a low number on a scale and fitting into a size 0. I gained a lot of weight after I had my son simply from getting depressed and overwhelmed and having horrible relationship issues. I should have been exercising instead of binge eating.
Anyways, I hated how I looked. I hated how I felt even more and I felt like the world's biggest hypocrite being a fat nurse. So I started running 5-6 days a week, lifting 4-5 days a week, replaced all beverages with plain water and completely changed the way I ate.
I'm not sure what order the pictures will show up, but the bigger two are July/August 2011- 172.2lbs Yuck
The smaller three are within the past few weeks- hovering around 125-127lbs

Like I said, not where I want to be but I've been trying to measure my progress through fitness/lifting goals and how I've been feeling. Progress, not perfection. :)[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=pinklush;810723331]First of all, I just want to say that all of these transformations are honestly inspiring. It's pretty brave to admit to yourself that changes need to be made and very brave to go about making them. Then it's very admirable to share such drastic transformations. I appreciate having this as a reference to what people can accomplish when they're dedicated and motivated. I'm still a total noob and am still trying to get a feel for everything so bear with me, but thought I might as well share. It's not the biggest transformation and it's nowhere near where I'd like to be but I feel a huge change in the way my body performs, in my overall mood and my overall quality of life.
I was skinny/fat in college. I was all about having a low number on a scale and fitting into a size 0. I gained a lot of weight after I had my son simply from getting depressed and overwhelmed and having horrible relationship issues. I should have been exercising instead of binge eating.
Anyways, I hated how I looked. I hated how I felt even more and I felt like the world's biggest hypocrite being a fat nurse. So I started running 5-6 days a week, lifting 4-5 days a week, replaced all beverages with plain water and completely changed the way I ate.
I'm not sure what order the pictures will show up, but the bigger two are July/August 2011- 172.2lbs Yuck
The smaller three are within the past few weeks- hovering around 125-127lbs

Like I said, not where I want to be but I've been trying to measure my progress through fitness/lifting goals and how I've been feeling. Progress, not perfection. :)[/QUOTE]

Wow!! great job!!

[QUOTE=pinklush;810723331]Like I said, not where I want to be but I've been trying to measure my progress through fitness/lifting goals and how I've been feeling. Progress, not perfection. :)[/QUOTE]

Awesome... thanks for posting! Good job!

Congratulations to all those that achieved their goals. I'm impressed with everyone's results, seriously amazing. I hope to join you all in the near future. Starting my weight loss today 1/9/12 at a current weight

21 / M / 6'1 - 276.5

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[QUOTE=zacrob23;810882031]Amazing transformation pinklush!!!! Really quick one also!!! Keep up the kick ass work lady!!![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=ademyster;810907421]Wow!! great job!![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=wanttolose485;810908261]Awesome... thanks for posting! Good job![/QUOTE]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback. I get a little intimidated by all the crazy-fit women on this site but try to remind myself that that same intimidation kept me out of the gym for so long...

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Huge difference and clever presentation. Great job!

Can't believe I got to this level.. Used to be really lean and athletic.

255 pound blob:
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200 pound blob (sorry about the bed hair)
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I've slowed down since and been focusing more on weights but I'm not going to stop until I get a six pack.

[QUOTE=ninous26;811252311]Can't believe I got to this level.. Used to be really lean and athletic.

255 pound blob:
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200 pound blob (sorry about the bed hair)
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I've slowed down since and been focusing more on weights but I'm not going to stop until I get a six pack.[/QUOTE]Nice work

Just keep up with the diet and workout routine

[QUOTE=ninous26;811252311]Can't believe I got to this level.. Used to be really lean and athletic.

255 pound blob:
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200 pound blob (sorry about the bed hair)
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I've slowed down since and been focusing more on weights but I'm not going to stop until I get a six pack.[/QUOTE]

How tall?

Some awsome results in here good on you all. I will post shortly but wont let me post pictures yet. Well done.

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You used to be Zack Galifianakis! Great work!

[QUOTE=tammelol;809573781]Signifcant fat loss, but may i suggest you cut another ~20 lbs and then start a slow bulk to avoid gaining excessive fat. (just my opinion)[/QUOTE]

I agree. Thank you. I have hit kind of a wall as far as fat loss goes. I am finding it hard to lose more in the gut and I don't think I will ever get rid of the love handles. Love handles are just so ugly. Does anyone have any tips or storied of how they got rid of love handles?

I am a very healthy eater and constantly active other than sitting at a desk all day at work

good stuff ladies and gentlemen..

coming from 256..im around 207-209lb. saturday, i just started to add more carbs back into my diet to switch it up.
ive been cutting since august 7th 2011. i would like to post pics of my progress so far, but i think it'll be sweeter once i make it to this august.

its the folks who post in here, who make gains, and stay positive that help me continue on my journey..thanks a bunch.

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If you are reading this thread, never give up. Good luck with your goals!

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reached my 150lbs goal last week for weightloss, still got a lot of work to go though in becoming more athletic :D

when i started out i was at 305lbs now im at 215lbs im 6ft tall still working my butt off to get a leaner body

[QUOTE=topper1;803755351]365!

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Around 300
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173 - 167

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Start weight around 365 september 23rd 2010 - current weight as of this morning 167.4 More pic's in my bodyspace.[/QUOTE]


OMFG Way to go man! BIG RESPECT. You're a different person

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reached my 150lbs goal last week for weightloss, still got a lot of work to go though in becoming more athletic :D[/QUOTE]

Great job bro! 80lbs!!!

[QUOTE=devinpb;811416121]How tall?[/QUOTE]

5'10.. 5'11 on a good day.

Does anyone know why I lose fat on every part of my body evenly but my actual gut/belly stays the same in size? This is pretty evident in my pics @ post #159. I seem to lose fat from my sides/upper chest more. When I look in the mirror its almost like an hour glass figure. The mid section of my torso comes in a lot and where my gut is it expands back to my upper chest/ shoulder width.

great stuff pkahnman and topper1! keep it up

[QUOTE=ninous26;811872451]5'10.. 5'11 on a good day.

Does anyone know why I lose fat on every part of my body evenly but my actual gut/belly stays the same in size? This is pretty evident in my pics @ post #159. I seem to lose fat from my sides/upper chest more. When I look in the mirror its almost like an hour glass figure. The mid section of my torso comes in a lot and where my gut is it expands back to my upper chest/ shoulder width.[/QUOTE]

A lot of guys myself included use fat stores located anywhere but the lower stomach/back first, when I played football (soccer) at 180 pounds I still had a little fat on my lower stomach despite having a blurry 4 pack. Your doing a great job!! keep marching on and it will go! Promise.

[QUOTE=ninous26;811872451]5'10.. 5'11 on a good day.

Does anyone know why I lose fat on every part of my body evenly but my actual gut/belly stays the same in size? This is pretty evident in my pics @ post #159. I seem to lose fat from my sides/upper chest more. When I look in the mirror its almost like an hour glass figure. The mid section of my torso comes in a lot and where my gut is it expands back to my upper chest/ shoulder width.[/QUOTE]

when i lost weight my hips stayed until the very last, you could already see my ribs but I still had huge fatty hips.

[QUOTE=boozels;808950071]
One day I was just fed up with my fatass and decided to do something about it.
I started to run a few miles everyday. I dropped a few lbs, then being that I live in sunny SoCal I decided to dust off the old surfboard and give it a go again. I went surfing and caught one of the best waves of my life. Invigorated with a new excitement and energy I started surfing a few times a week and lifting again, and here is what i look like now.
It took me about a year to drop the majority of the weight.[/QUOTE]

Awesome progress bro - you looking great. I have also taken up surfing and it compliments my cardio workouts. I'm still a kook but get an awesome surf workout two or three times a week. I just love the rush a good ride gives. My shoulders do take a hammering from all the paddling, but I can just imagine the cal's that are getting chowed. Good luck and keep up the good work.

props to both vaalboy and jatg93. great transformation on both ends.

[QUOTE=ninous26;811872451]5'10.. 5'11 on a good day.

Does anyone know why I lose fat on every part of my body evenly but my actual gut/belly stays the same in size? This is pretty evident in my pics @ post #159. I seem to lose fat from my sides/upper chest more. When I look in the mirror its almost like an hour glass figure. The mid section of my torso comes in a lot and where my gut is it expands back to my upper chest/ shoulder width.[/QUOTE]

Your stomach went down some... trust me, it just takes a long time. See my pics... mine was really big at the start... I'm still not happy with it, but it's gone down a lot, but it takes a long time to get there. Good luck!

soo whats up with mine i guess i need to improve some more

[QUOTE=djchompa;812217901]soo whats up with mine i guess i need to improve some more[/QUOTE]

Don't get discouraged by lack of comments.. almost no one has commented on mine (on page 1)... but that's just the way this thread goes sometimes. Definitely you've made some progress! Keep it up!

Awesome job to all you guys, one of my favorite threads for motivation. I'm down about 50 pounds and feelin' like a million bucks. Keep going everybody.

wow this thread is so motivational!

Got some good feedback in the thread I posted, thought I'd stick it here as a more permanent "home".

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amazing transformations...

I have a question to you, what about your skin after transformation ? Is it terse ? What do you do to have terse skin on stomach after transformation ?

[QUOTE=lllDBOlll;812264071]Got some good feedback in the thread I posted, thought I'd stick it here as a more permanent "home".

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wow, long arms and trunk well muscle looks killer. fantastic look

A new fat to fit thread? Good stuff! In for more success stories

[QUOTE=Stevebaby;812436021]wow, long arms and trunk well muscle looks killer. fantastic look[/QUOTE]

Thanks man, I do have quite a long torso. When I'm sat down people expect me to be 6ft odd... When I stand up and my 28" legs prop me up it's funny! Manlet baby!

lots of good results here! impressive.

[QUOTE=lllDBOlll;812264071]Got some good feedback in the thread I posted, thought I'd stick it here as a more permanent "home".

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Good job mate!!

lllDBOlll good work!!! nice one year transformation.

If it were easy everyone would do it right? Well, I started the Palumbo diet July 18th, and I have been on it since. It's been working for me and I feel like the improvements are fantastic. I just took these shots yesterday. I know I have plenty of work left to do, but things are coming along. Before pic (suit pic) at 370 (this was a few years ago at my peak weight), the back shot I was 310(this was July 18th 2011).... currently 234....

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Very inspirational thread. I joined about 2 years ago and can't remember the email I used for the life of me. Since then I honestly haven't been hard at work and been on and off the gym. (relation**** stress) Starting this week I will be going HAM. I'll be posting pics with progress soon! For everyone reading; Stay focused and reach your goals no matter what! :)

[QUOTE=ademyster;812719081]Good job mate!![/QUOTE]

Thank you!

[QUOTE=cdeez;812747071]lllDBOlll good work!!! nice one year transformation.[/QUOTE]

Thanks alot, funny thing is I didn't start training properly until May 2011 and didn't even look into proper nutrition till August 2011! I wonder how different things would have been if I knew what I know now back in January... You gotta have these experiences to learn though... this year is going to be a great year!

[QUOTE=harveyjmpr;812804371]If it were easy everyone would do it right? Well, I started the Palumbo diet July 18th, and I have been on it since. It's been working for me and I feel like the improvements are fantastic. I just took these shots yesterday. I know I have plenty of work left to do, but things are coming along. Before pic (suit pic) at 370 (this was a few years ago at my peak weight), the back shot I was 310(this was July 18th 2011).... currently 234....

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GREAT JOB MAN!

[QUOTE=lllDBOlll;812858381]Thank you!



Thanks alot, funny thing is I didn't start training properly until May 2011 and didn't even look into proper nutrition till August 2011! I wonder how different things would have been if I knew what I know now back in January... You gotta have these experiences to learn though... this year is going to be a great year!



GREAT JOB MAN![/QUOTE]

Thanks bro... much appreciated!

5'7" here... Right now I'm 235lbs. Started low carb'ing on Jan 1. @ 246lbs. I'm not sure I wanna go this route. I plan on joining a local gym tomorrow and start working out as regularly as I can. Pics to come soon /embarrassed.

[QUOTE=R34PER;813031891]5'7" here... Right now I'm 235lbs. Started low carb'ing on Jan 1. @ 246lbs. I'm not sure I wanna go this route. I plan on joining a local gym tomorrow and start working out as regularly as I can. Pics to come soon /embarrassed.[/QUOTE]

Nice! And you won't be embarrassed when you have some awesome "after" shots.

I'm biased, since I've never been able to pull off a super-low-carb diet, but I think the most important thing is to eat responsibly, which mostly means keeping your caloric intake in check. For me it also means lots of steamed veggies and lean meat. I do keep bread and pasta to a minimum, but I still have grains. FWIW I've been able to drop 60 lbs that way, plus running and lifting.

If you're in ketosis, keep it going. But I suspect that you aren't, which means you need glucose, in which case being low-carb kind of sucks.

The gym is a great idea. Even if you have gear at home, there's less pressure to push yourself there. Once you start working out regularly I think you'll find that the dieting is easier, both because you won't have to work so hard at it and because you'll start to think of food more directly as fuel. Anyway, congrats on your progress so far. 10 pounds is significant on our frames (though you're a bit taller than I am).

Back progress over the last 6 months.

Went from not being able to dead hang at all to currently 5x6 full pronated chins with one rep max of 137kg total.

35%+ bf 6 months ago to 21% now. Hopin to be 14% be the end of April.

Other 1 rep lifts include:

Bench: 118kg (original was 55kg)
Deadlift: 198kg (original was 90kg)
Reverse EZ curl: 46kg (original was 26kg)

[QUOTE=One8;813153231]Back progress over the last 6 months.

Went from not being able to dead hang at all to currently 5x6 full pronated chins with one rep max of 137kg total.

35%+ bf 6 months ago to 21% now. Hopin to be 14% be the end of April.

Other 1 rep lifts include:

Bench: 118kg (original was 55kg)
Deadlift: 198kg (original was 90kg)
Reverse EZ curl: 46kg (original was 26kg)[/QUOTE]

Good job! Keep going.

[QUOTE=devinpb;813155391]Good job! Keep going.[/QUOTE]

Thanks mate, repped.

[QUOTE=One8;813153231]Back progress over the last 6 months.

Went from not being able to dead hang at all to currently 5x6 full pronated chins with one rep max of 137kg total.

35%+ bf 6 months ago to 21% now. Hopin to be 14% be the end of April.

Other 1 rep lifts include:

Bench: 118kg (original was 55kg)
Deadlift: 198kg (original was 90kg)
Reverse EZ curl: 46kg (original was 26kg)[/QUOTE]

Great progress,

[QUOTE=ademyster;813261111]Great progress,[/QUOTE]

Thanks :) repped.