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Outstanding work!
First pic I think i was around 360-365..Second pic Im at 225 I got alot more work to do to get where I want to be but looking forward to it.
Ive never felt better in my life!
I need some advice, I've been on a cut for about 2 months now and have lost 30 pounds. I still have about 50 more to go though. I started out lifting pretty light and began to progress rapidly of about 5 pounds a week per exercise. For example I started with 20lb dumbells now I use 55's However my form is suffering on certain exercises. My question is would restarting and running through the circuit again be a bad Idea? I figure since I'm just burning fat not really gaining muscle it shouldn't matter?
[QUOTE=JJS10290;928944413]I need some advice, I've been on a cut for about 2 months now and have lost 30 pounds. I still have about 50 more to go though. I started out lifting pretty light and began to progress rapidly of about 5 pounds a week per exercise. For example I started with 20lb dumbells now I use 55's However my form is suffering on certain exercises. My question is would restarting and running through the circuit again be a bad Idea? I figure since I'm just burning fat not really gaining muscle it shouldn't matter?[/QUOTE]
bad form= injury
just drop a few lbs on the exercises your form is bad and work at it.
the best thing to do while cutting is to lift heavy
Here's my 60 day transformation. Did this in 2011
[IMG]http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q483/shizzlethenizz/Side2months.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q483/shizzlethenizz/front2months.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q483/shizzlethenizz/fromback2months.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Invictus86;928836233]First pic I think i was around 360-365..Second pic Im at 225 I got alot more work to do to get where I want to be but looking forward to it.
Ive never felt better in my life![/QUOTE]
Awesome! Don't even look like the same guy. Repped.
[QUOTE=transcend365;929057463]Here's my 60 day transformation. Did this in 2011.[/QUOTE]
Awesome! Great work in 60 days. Repped.
Before pics feb 15m 2011
bench 135x2
squat 225x2
deadlift 225x1
235ish
[IMG]http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l619/tonycorralrc/IMG_0342.jpg[/IMG]
220ish
[IMG]http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l619/tonycorralrc/mostmuscular.jpg[/IMG]
218ish
[IMG]http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l619/tonycorralrc/218lbsfrontflexedapril18.jpg[/IMG]
220ish
[IMG]http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l619/tonycorralrc/frontbicep3.jpg[/IMG]
218ish
[IMG]http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l619/tonycorralrc/218lbsbackflexedapril18.jpg[/IMG]
220ish
[IMG]http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l619/tonycorralrc/Back.jpg[/IMG]
Lifts now
Bench-295x1
Squat 480x1
Deadlift 425x1
Been about 1 year n 5 months
[QUOTE=BigTRC;929068763]Before pics feb 15m 2011
bench 135x2
squat 225x2
deadlift 225x1
Lifts now
Bench-295x1
Squat 480x1
Deadlift 425x1
Been about 1 year n 5 months[/QUOTE]
Outstanding! Congratulations on a great change. Repped.
Some amazing stuff on here!
[QUOTE=Pr0minence;928648893]I've got a question for all you guys who lost 80+ pounds,
how many of you guys have problems with loose skin?
I'm currently 266 pounds @ 6ft1 down from 286 pounds and I've got a lot stretch markt around my stomach area.
both my parents lost 120 pounds+ and both had quite a fair amount of it.
However I've been told it can tighten up quite a bit if you're young (I'm 20)[/QUOTE]
It's funny how similar our stories are in terms of starting weight. My highest weight was at 285 and I was down to 265 before starting college at 18. I'm currently at 165 lbs. I'm also 24 and 5'9'' (so you're doing better off in terms of height to weight ratio). You're still young and now is the time to start losing weight to have your skin bounce back. I used to constantly be afraid of loose skin + stretch marks, and it would constantly keep me down during my weight loss regimen. I can tell you now that I don't have any loose skin (some flab left at 11% bf, but definitely not loose skin). I posted before and after images of myself on the previous forum, but I'm going to re-post it again once I reach 8% bf (with a shirt off comparison).
I lost weight very slowly while I was converting my body composition in gaining muscle. I've read countless forums about how it doesn't matter how quick/slow you lose weight, but I'm extremely happy about my skin. As for stretch marks... they'll always be there, but once the fat comes off, they're hardly noticeable. It'll look gross now, but try pulling the skin apart on your stomach, that's what the stretch marks will look like once you've lost all the weight.
To be honest, I like the stretch marks (they're silvery lines that resemble body art). They also strike pretty amazing conversations regarding my weight loss journey and total body transformation.
Best of luck to you with your transformation! Props to you for starting an amazing journey. I look forward to seeing your transformation on this forum!
Around 1 1/12 months into my bulk, dropped from ~270 to 185. I'm at 200 in these pics. All my lifts are going up and i *think* my loose skin is starting to tighten up but i still have this huge fear of getting fat again and it's hard to tell for me lol.
Slowly getting to where i want to be... lose another 5-8kg for summer, stay lean, then clean bulk.. Sound right? Looking for advice and motivation.
[img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7739003980_aca6bfb3fe_b.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=Invictus86;928836233]First pic I think i was around 360-365..Second pic Im at 225 I got alot more work to do to get where I want to be but looking forward to it.
Ive never felt better in my life![/QUOTE]
Fark looking good brother, how long did that take? How ya going with loose skin and ****, i was a bit bigger than you down to about 280 at the moment
Everyone is killin it! I'll have my update up here shortly!
I feel like the abs are right there. Got to get this diet ironed out a little better. Hoping the change in work schedule(going to third shift) doesn't put me back to the pic on the left.
So I started this thing February 6th, 2012 and my 6 month anniversary was this last Monday (08/06). So far I am down 90 lbs. Starting out I weighed in at 273 lbs, I am now 183 lbs.
Still have about 10-20 lbs I want to loose with current routine and diet. After that I'll slow bulk and maintain weight of 180-190 lbs for now.
Here I am at 250. Never did get a chance to get a pic when I first started :(
(Picture labeled as "1.jpg")
And currently at 183.
Side.
(Picture labled "photo-5.jpg")
Back. Something I didn't think was progressing that well.
(Picture labeled as "photo-4.jpg")
I'll rock the farmers tan till I have a six pack...
Don't even want to know what I am going to have to do to get rid of the loose skin/ tightening up. But I am ready for another 6 months of progress!
[QUOTE=Jordanl2424;803562541]whew made
Nice, but why cover your face on the good pic?
[QUOTE=colomatt;929695763]So I started this thing February 6th, 2012 and my 6 month anniversary was this last Monday (08/06). So far I am down 90 lbs. Starting out I weighed in at 273 lbs, I am now 183 lbs.
Still have about 10-20 lbs I want to loose with current routine and diet. After that I'll slow bulk and maintain weight of 180-190 lbs for now.
Here I am at 250. Never did get a chance to get a pic when I first started :(
(Picture labeled as "1.jpg")
And currently at 183.
Side.
(Picture labled "photo-5.jpg")
Back. Something I didn't think was progressing that well.
(Picture labeled as "photo-4.jpg")
I'll rock the farmers tan till I have a six pack...
Don't even want to know what I am going to have to do to get rid of the loose skin/ tightening up. But I am ready for another 6 months of progress![/QUOTE]
Good job! What were you doing as far as meals & workouts?
this is my fitness progress since Jan 1, 2012!
i have been building more muscle since though:)
[QUOTE=Kalbi;929266593]It's funny how similar our stories are in terms of starting weight. My highest weight was at 285 and I was down to 265 before starting college at 18. I'm currently at 165 lbs. I'm also 24 and 5'9'' (so you're doing better off in terms of height to weight ratio). You're still young and now is the time to start losing weight to have your skin bounce back. I used to constantly be afraid of loose skin + stretch marks, and it would constantly keep me down during my weight loss regimen. I can tell you now that I don't have any loose skin (some flab left at 11% bf, but definitely not loose skin). I posted before and after images of myself on the previous forum, but I'm going to re-post it again once I reach 8% bf (with a shirt off comparison).
I lost weight very slowly while I was converting my body composition in gaining muscle. I've read countless forums about how it doesn't matter how quick/slow you lose weight, but I'm extremely happy about my skin. As for stretch marks... they'll always be there, but once the fat comes off, they're hardly noticeable. It'll look gross now, but try pulling the skin apart on your stomach, that's what the stretch marks will look like once you've lost all the weight.
To be honest, I like the stretch marks (they're silvery lines that resemble body art). They also strike pretty amazing conversations regarding my weight loss journey and total body transformation.
Best of luck to you with your transformation! Props to you for starting an amazing journey. I look forward to seeing your transformation on this forum![/QUOTE]
Thanks a lot for your kind words man.
And yeah, I'm defo looking forward to posting my transformation in a few months. This thread, this forum and this lifestyle inspires me to be a better person, intellectually spiritually and physically. and props to the ones that have made the change already. you guys are heroes.
[QUOTE=tiarevincent;929839213]this is my fitness progress since Jan 1, 2012!
i have been building more muscle since though:)[/QUOTE]
Nice job girl!!
[QUOTE=tiarevincent;929839213]this is my fitness progress since Jan 1, 2012!
i have been building more muscle since though:)[/QUOTE]
You went from not fat to less not fat. Good job though.
[QUOTE=tiarevincent;929839213]this is my fitness progress since Jan 1, 2012!
i have been building more muscle since though:)[/QUOTE]
dayumm lookin good :)
[QUOTE=codiac2600;925222533]Started my journey at the beginning of June 2012 and started lifting in mid June 2012. The photo attached shows a super chunky me on the left side weighing in at ~280lbs on May 2012 the photo on the right is me at 240lbs on July 16th 2012. Right now I'm 236 and still rocking the weight loss and slinging the irons.
I don't have a goal in mind for final weight but I hope to do something pretty incredible.
Good luck to everyone on their transformations and can't wait to see all your progress in the next 6 months![/QUOTE]
Good job so far! Keep it up man!
changed my life around 3 months ago, went from 235 to 177lbs
xxx
My transformation from Dec 2011 to Aug 2012. I lost over 20 pounds.
Nice to see you all, very inspirering
There is so much inspiration in this thread it's ridiculous. Hopefully someday Ill be able to make a post on this thread
I can't believe he only weighed 130 in those first two. He must be pretty short to look that good at 130lbs.