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[QUOTE=VegasBeast702;1108974143]First time posting, so i thought my first post should be my transformation. Still got a ways to go till the body of my dreams, but ill get there. First pic was taken 2/2/2012 other was taken today actually.[/QUOTE]
Holy ****! This transformation is amazing! Seriously, you f*cking killed it! +REP to you my good sir!
Would you mind posting your story in addition to the pics? Did you lose the weight first and build the muscle after or what? Keep it up!!!
[QUOTE=dafiro03;1108493173]Hi to all I am new to the site and this is my transformation, 2010 370 lbs approx 39% body fat. Today 185 lbs approx 7% body fat according to several calipers. 185 lbs lost and still ways to go. Take it easy on me![/QUOTE]
Goddamn brother, that's incredible. You were a beast, now you're a beast in the good way!
[QUOTE=BurningElbow;1109229583]Goddamn brother, that's incredible. You were a beast, now you're a beast in the good way![/QUOTE]
Thank you still long way to go
Thanks for all the compliments fellas. In terms of diet I jumped around alot, one thing i learned from dieting is that my body is very adaptive and I kept needing to switch up my diet constantly to break plateaus. At first I was just eating healthier, didn't count calories or macros just taking out the bad foods in my life. Was around 280 at the start, lost around 20 pounds doing this and doing mostly cardio alot HIIT stuff. Didnt start lifting till month after i started, I consider myself an experienced lifter since i've been playing football for most of my life from grade school to college, so lifting was already natural for me. I started counting calories around this time but not macros, made sure i was at a deficit and kept it simple. Jumped around Lean Gains and IIFYM diets which helped me stay sane since my calories were going way below what i was comfortable with, started counting macros ( didnt even know what those were till i started getting serious about my gains) and here I am today.
Since i always basically already at my peak "Bulk" building muscle was very easy for me, There was no need to slim down first, the fat just melted and the muscle kept growing. I've done P.H.A.T, DTP, Shorcut to size, 5/3/1 and some other weight routines. P.H.A.T and 5/3/1 was probably the most enjoyable and where i made most of gains from. Though im not throwing as much weight around as I was at 280+ im still pretty happy with my strength overall.
Here my my progress from feb Too now
I have posted my 1 year fatloss :), here is my 1,5 years fatloss...I start adding some muscle but still try cutting to 60kg hehehe
But,sadly...I just workout at home using 2 24kg dumble :( ...nearest gym center is 30km from my home :( , but motivation from this thread is motivating me :) ...thanks you guy here :)
My total weight loss is to 22kg from 87-65kg now :)
Wow, great job. You look like a complete different person now.
Went from 225 to 149 in 1 1/2 years. I feel 1000x better but my body still isn't where I want it to be. I lift 4-5 times a week but I've never bulked just cut and maintained. Im kind of stuck on what to do right now. I'm trying to cut again to lose the rest of the fat and try to fix some of the loose skin with muscle but it seems to be going pretty slow.I'd appreciate any advice anyone has on what I should do to fix my skin maybe something you've had success with and similar starting bodys. how much of this is fixable with time and exercise?
[QUOTE=Beetlesjr;1109716663]Went from 225 to 149 in 1 1/2 years. I feel 1000x better but my body still isn't where I want it to be. I lift 4-5 times a week but I've never bulked just cut and maintained. Im kind of stuck on what to do right now. I'm trying to cut again to lose the rest of the fat and try to fix some of the loose skin with muscle but it seems to be going pretty slow.I'd appreciate any advice anyone has on what I should do to fix my skin maybe something you've had success with and similar starting bodys. how much of this is fixable with time and exercise?[/QUOTE]
Skin hard to tell over time it should go back to tight doesn't look that bad awesome job thou
This is going to take a while but I need to post 50 posts before I can even put my own pics up..
[QUOTE=VegasBeast702;1109307233]Thanks for all the compliments fellas. In terms of diet I jumped around alot, one thing i learned from dieting is that my body is very adaptive and I kept needing to switch up my diet constantly to break plateaus. At first I was just eating healthier, didn't count calories or macros just taking out the bad foods in my life. Was around 280 at the start, lost around 20 pounds doing this and doing mostly cardio alot HIIT stuff. Didnt start lifting till month after i started, I consider myself an experienced lifter since i've been playing football for most of my life from grade school to college, so lifting was already natural for me. I started counting calories around this time but not macros, made sure i was at a deficit and kept it simple. Jumped around Lean Gains and IIFYM diets which helped me stay sane since my calories were going way below what i was comfortable with, started counting macros ( didnt even know what those were till i started getting serious about my gains) and here I am today.
Since i always basically already at my peak "Bulk" building muscle was very easy for me, There was no need to slim down first, the fat just melted and the muscle kept growing. I've done P.H.A.T, DTP, Shorcut to size, 5/3/1 and some other weight routines. P.H.A.T and 5/3/1 was probably the most enjoyable and where i made most of gains from. Though im not throwing as much weight around as I was at 280+ im still pretty happy with my strength overall.[/QUOTE]
Just checked out your before and current pics. that is freaking amazing
[QUOTE=drejster;1109693783]Wow, great job. You look like a complete different person now.[/QUOTE]
Thank guy :D and also thank to this thread that motivating me hehehe
[QUOTE=Beetlesjr;1109716663]Went from 225 to 149 in 1 1/2 years. I feel 1000x better but my body still isn't where I want it to be. I lift 4-5 times a week but I've never bulked just cut and maintained. Im kind of stuck on what to do right now. I'm trying to cut again to lose the rest of the fat and try to fix some of the loose skin with muscle but it seems to be going pretty slow.I'd appreciate any advice anyone has on what I should do to fix my skin maybe something you've had success with and similar starting bodys. how much of this is fixable with time and exercise?[/QUOTE]
Woow nice success fat loss too :D ...for me, I don't have loosing skin now, when the first 4 months that I loss 17kg quickly ...my skin around abs a bit loose also, I have been adding muscle since then...I think, adding muscle around my back that make my loose skin around abs look better :)
[QUOTE=Michael86;803909851]here is a timeline photo at various weight since august of last year of my 162lb loss[/QUOTE]
good job man!
[QUOTE=Beetlesjr;1109716663]Went from 225 to 149 in 1 1/2 years. I feel 1000x better but my body still isn't where I want it to be. I lift 4-5 times a week but I've never bulked just cut and maintained. Im kind of stuck on what to do right now. I'm trying to cut again to lose the rest of the fat and try to fix some of the loose skin with muscle but it seems to be going pretty slow.I'd appreciate any advice anyone has on what I should do to fix my skin maybe something you've had success with and similar starting bodys. how much of this is fixable with time and exercise?[/QUOTE]
my mom bought a collagen supp to help with her shoulder pains, and she noticed it helped her skin go back to normal too, she lost over 100 lbs in less than a year and the collagen helped huge for her, she found it by chance because it wasnt taken for loose skin it was for joint repair, look into it bro might be what you want!
[QUOTE=dafiro03;1108493173]Hi to all I am new to the site and this is my transformation, 2010 370 lbs approx 39% body fat. Today 185 lbs approx 7% body fat according to several calipers. 185 lbs lost and still ways to go. Take it easy on me![/QUOTE]
Nice transformation, what about loose skin and so on? ;-)
[QUOTE=VegasBeast702;1108974143]First time posting, so i thought my first post should be my transformation. Still got a ways to go till the body of my dreams, but ill get there. First pic was taken 2/2/2012 other was taken today actually.[/QUOTE]
Woah man awesome job, inspiring stuff! If you've got a way to go to the body of your dreams then just keep it up your clearly on the right path! Whats the plan for the next 12 months? What kind of shape do you want to be in?
Once again grats ... awesome stuff!
[QUOTE=fitdad44;1108840963]My progress so far, started at 131.8kg on the 28th July 2012, now 85kg. Eating Clean and Cardio (Running) for the first 11 months, started lifting only in the last 4 weeks and now wish had started with weights much sooner. I constantly visit bodybuilding.com for inspiration and advice, thank you to everyone who participates and shares their stories and knowledge.[/QUOTE]
awesome, good job
Hey everyone, could you please vote for me on the link below (Lee Chilton)
physiqueoftheweek.com/fitness-competition/
I got into this shape in 7 months 100% naturally. if you could vote for me that would be a great help and a serious confidence boost as I am also training for the Mens Health magazine cover shoot 2013.
7 month progress pics can be seen on my bodyspace page.
thanks to everyone that votes.
I'm 198 I just started that eca stack. But I wanna lose and gain muscle
Alright guys, I've been around here, so some of you might know my progress. I started at 212 on May 1st, took my first pic after the water weight dropped during that first week, and haven't looked back! Before I get to the progress pics from day 1 to this past weekend, thought I'd share my last two Bod Pod results. On June 18th, a month and a half after initially starting at 212 lbs and who knows how much bf%, the Bod Pod measured me at 194.6 lbs, 24.9% bf, and 146.1 lbs of lean body mass. Today, the Bod Pod said 183.8 lbs, 17.3% bf, and 152.0 lbs of lean body mass! Here is the proof, as well as pics of my journey so far!
[img]http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/Owlyx/19f6705e-d6f0-44a3-b9a2-111505869b1a_zps01d536c8.jpg?t=1375197531[/img]
[img]http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/Owlyx/BodPodJuly_zpsb247c419.jpg[/img]
Unexpected jump in LBM during deficit! :D
[img]http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/Owlyx/2ndmonthprogress_zps140a1b15.jpg[/img]
And finally, pics from the Mud Ninja Extreme Challenge I did this weekend!
[img]http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/Owlyx/mudninja3_zpsfef2ff99.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/Owlyx/mudninja4_zpscb9ddecb.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/Owlyx/mudninja1_zpsf4130b34.jpg[/img]
I really can't express enough how grateful I am to all of you who have helped me so much. Even to those I haven't spoken directly to, you've meant a lot. Thank you. (Sorry for the wall of text 'n pics of my mug.)
[QUOTE=Owlyx;1110704663]Alright guys, I've been around here, so some of you might know my progress. I started at 212 on May 1st, took my first pic after the water weight dropped during that first week, and haven't looked back! Before I get to the progress pics from day 1 to this past weekend, thought I'd share my last two Bod Pod results. On June 18th, a month and a half after initially starting at 212 lbs and who knows how much bf%, the Bod Pod measured me at 194.6 lbs, 24.9% bf, and 146.1 lbs of lean body mass. Today, the Bod Pod said 183.8 lbs, 17.3% bf, and 152.0 lbs of lean body mass! Here is the proof, as well as pics of my journey so far!
Great job!. I'm trying to locate a BodPod hear near Sacramento, Ca. How much did it cost?
[QUOTE=dwing;1110957003]Great job!. I'm trying to locate a BodPod hear near Sacramento, Ca. How much did it cost?[/QUOTE]
Thanks man. I have access to one for free - one of the perks of the job. Hope you can find one, at least!
Looking great! Nice work!
Love all the transformations! Here's mine guys. Started losing weight in 2007 and just now started lifting for real the past couple months. Everyone keep up the good work!
Started at 283, now at 181.
i'm new here well kind of. I was on here a long time ago and just got back at it recently. it is very motivating to see so many positive changes!! I figured I would add mine before I was 260 now currently 169. 24 more pounds to go!!! great job everyone!
Good job to all!
[QUOTE=poetperson17971;1111299943]i'm new here well kind of. I was on here a long time ago and just got back at it recently. it is very motivating to see so many positive changes!! I figured I would add mine before I was 260 now currently 169. 24 more pounds to go!!! great job everyone![/QUOTE]
Wow awesome good job keep it up
Still cutting, but here's my progress so far. Down from 238 lbs to 202lbs.
[QUOTE=Owlyx;1107716613]Good on you for finding motivation. Now, I might sound a little harsh, but I want to make sure you don't think supplements are the answer. The answer is your diet/nutrition along with the work you put in. And I tell you what buddy, you came to the right place to learn all about it. As you go along, I challenge you to make your fitness more and more personal and to derive your motivation more intrinsically. Another piece of advice: don't burn yourself out in the beginning while you're on this exciting high of making a change for yourself. Sometimes it will seem to progress faster than at other times. Good luck, keep learning, and keep working bro!
PS: there are many here that will scoff at the idea of eating "clean." IIFYM is something worth learning about, imo.[/QUOTE]
Thank you so much for this. I do understand that supplements are not a magic fix. Diet is just as important as exercise. That's why I'm doing as much research on clean eating and prepping meals ect. Recently I didn't pace myself and hurt my back a little. Lesson learned! Thanks for your advice and motivation. God Bless
[QUOTE=Shrobs187;1111440883]Wow awesome good job keep it up[/QUOTE]
thank you! Failure is not an option at this point :-)