awesome guys! keep up the good work
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awesome guys! keep up the good work
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Dude, your after pics are awesome! That's what I wanna look like when I grow up!
This is my first post, but I have been doing some reading, started my more serious diet and little training with the new year. Hope to be posting in here soon as well. thanks for all the great motivation in this thread. As my starting weight is 403 lbs, down 20 from 2 months ago, but time to be more serious now.
[QUOTE=hxcstunna;807872061]Any before pics (300+)? You're bodyspace progress pics show you going from normal to leaner.[/QUOTE]
Unfortunetly, no. Highest I have is around 244 (ill edit and link it when I get home cause I'm on phone) but didn't think I was gonna get serious about it till March so started clicking then...only ones I have are face shots (like above) and very few at that cause I hated the camera (for obvious reasons lol)
v inspirational pics
[QUOTE=wanttolose485;803738191]Thoughts on my transformation?
I know I've still got a lot of work... this is from Sept 2010 on the left, to Dec 2011. About a year of cutting, and then a month and half of bulking, since I knew the holiday was upcoming... I am really glad I did, because I maintained a very disciplined bulk and I think I made some gains, anyway.
Thoughts welcome...
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Sweeeet transformation brah! This picture will motivate a lot of people, I had couple transformation pictures on the wall like yours where I used to workout and without a doubt, the pictures kept me going and helped me keep an eye on what I ate. I lost a lot of fat by the end of the year.
[QUOTE=pier39lab;808155101]Sweeeet transformation brah! This picture will motivate a lot of people, I had couple transformation pictures on the wall like yours where I used to workout and without a doubt, the pictures kept me going and helped me keep an eye on what I ate. I lost a lot of fat by the end of the year.[/QUOTE]
Thanks a lot!! I really appreciate it! I wish my pic would show up as an embedded image... it does not, for me. :-\
[QUOTE=Michael86;803909851]here is a timeline photo at various weight since august of last year of my 162lb loss[/QUOTE]
Damn man looks good what process worked for you?
I see a lot of people in the old thread suggesting lifting fairly heavy weight (8-10 reps) to increase lean mass and cut faster. But in my case I have a few screwed discs in my lower back and really bad joint problems due to obesity and improper form in the past. Have any of you guys seen good results Sticking to the 12-15 rep range? How should I adjust diet, since im not going to be lifting heavy should i stay with a higher protein diet? AWESOME FREAKING WORK DUDES!
I am not sure if you're suggesting a correlation between heavy weights and 8 - 10, or not. The weight should be heavy regardless of the amount of reps... but in general, I see usually 8 -12, and I try to stick to that. If a person is capable of doing 4 sets of 15 reps with a given weight, then the weight is not heavy enough - that is the general standard.
As far as tips for you... I would start out very light-weight. You may have to avoid certain exercises, based upon how badly your back, et al. are messed up. Perhaps also consult a chiropractor to fix some of that. And then, just ease into the exercises, gradually using more weight as you are able.
Know, also, that doing these kind of exercises properly can fix many of those problems. I was starting to develop many aches and pains, and joint things, when I started a little over a year ago. I no longer have any of those issues... and my BP and pulse have dropped considerably, to boot.
Good luck!
Here what I managed so far. Not quite there but there was about a years progress.
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Looking to finish up this year.
280 - 200
My shirtless photos seem to have mislead a few people. If you look closey my lower stomach is in fact covered up and I most certainly do have some loose skin there. Just wanted to clear that up since I have some msgs and reps from people telling me how great my skin looks.
Hey guys im starting out on the kris gethin transformation tomorrow anyone think its to much starting out im 271 and i wanna hit 200 this year let me know what you guys think i should be doing instead ty!!!!!!
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Getting in on the new thread!
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Awesome mate, what was your diet looking like and routine? congrats
hey guys i decided that since im so big right now starting a extreme transformation like kris gethin 12 week is a lil to much right now but can anyone give me a 3 day a week split for a mass overhaul?
im 271 now goal is 200 by summer
on post #115, What is your diet and routine going through this transformation, I am much larger, and its hard to do this kind of things. BUt im sticking to my guns. Actually started the slim in 6 DVD with my wife 2 days ago, hopng to see some changes soon
[QUOTE=JoshuaCMink88;808492901]Hey guys im starting out on the kris gethin transformation tomorrow anyone think its to much starting out im 271 and i wanna hit 200 this year let me know what you guys think i should be doing instead ty!!!!!!
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It's a great program, but it is intense! So I can see why you may not be the best plan for a true beginner. I say try it though... and push yourself. I literally could barely walk for 2-3 days after one of the leg workouts in week 3 or 4. It was brutal. I was just stuffing my face with carbs and protein in an attempt to fuel the recovery. I like the program a lot. It can be a bit time consuming as well depending on the workout.
[QUOTE=robertk232;808630741]It's a great program, but it is intense! So I can see why you may not be the best plan for a true beginner. I say try it though... and push yourself. I literally could barely walk for 2-3 days after one of the leg workouts in week 3 or 4. It was brutal. I was just stuffing my face with carbs and protein in an attempt to fuel the recovery. I like the program a lot. It can be a bit time consuming as well depending on the workout.[/QUOTE]
yeah i might try it after i lose about 20-25lbs does anyone rec. any other work out routine on here? for a beginner.
[QUOTE=woodie2007;808568531]Awesome mate, what was your diet looking like and routine? congrats[/QUOTE]
Thanks bro.
From my thread:
[QUOTE=Champc98;807778631]From the before pics, I bulked for a few more months, then cut. When I was bulking I tried to keep my calories around 3-3.5k and my protein at or above my body weight, simple as that. Of course, I made sure to get a good portion of my calories from eggs, chicken, tuna etc to keep my protien intake in check. The rest I got from foods like brown rice/bread/oats/milk. Cant give an exact diet cause it changed a lot.
[B]Supplements while bulking:[/B]
Whey
Orange Triad (Multivitamin)
Fish-Oil
Creatine
Caffiene Pills/Occasional Pre-workout
As for cutting, I kept a very strick diet. Started off at about 2.5k calories and I tapered down as my weight loss stalled.
Great article on cutting by Layne Norton:
[url]http://www.simplyshredded.com/layne-norton-the-most-effective-cutting-diet.html[/url]
I didn't do any special weight loss diet, just stick to the basics, stay strict, and keep lifting heavy even while you're cutting.
[B]Supplements While Cutting:[/B]
EC Stack (Info: [url]http://www.hotnfit.com/ecstack.htm[/url]) (Thermogenic/Muscle Preservation)[I]Highly recommended[/I]
Lean Xtreme (Non-stimulant fat burner)
Creatine (Muscle/Strength Preservation) (Dropped creatine the last few weeks of cut, loss excess water weight and looked even better, while it helped preserve my strength/muscle while cutting)
Orange Triad
Fish Oil
Main thing about cutting is your mental strength, create a solid diet and routine, STICK TO IT, and you will see progress.
As for my routine while bulking I followed a simple bodypart split
Monday: Chest
Tuesday: Back
Wednsday: off
Thrusday: Shoulders
Friday: Legs
Saturday: Arms
Sunday: off
I also did Layne Norton's Power/Hypertrophy for a few months:
[url]http://www.simplyshredded.com/mega-feature-layne-norton-training-series-full-powerhypertrophy-routine-updated-2011.html[/url]
(Definitely recommend this program, saw great strength/size gains)
While bulking even when I was doing the bodypart split, I always made sure to start each workout with a heavy compound (ex. Bench Press on chest day, Squats on legs, Barbell rows on back, Barbell curl/Weighted Dips on arms, military on shoulders) which at trained I at a low rep range (ex 3x5, 1x5, 5x5) and tried to progress in weight weekly. We all know the importance of compounds.
While cutting I just went back to a bodypart split because I was most comfortable with that. And I kept the heavy compounds at the beginning of each workout and STILL tried to add weight every week and pushed myself. I gained strength for a good portion of my cut, then of course that stopped and I plateaued/lost a bit of strength, as my weight loss progress continued, which is expected when you cut. But I wasn't disappointed with how much I kept at all.
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[QUOTE=JoshuaCMink88;808633831]yeah i might try it after i lose about 20-25lbs does anyone rec. any other work out routine on here? for a beginner.[/QUOTE]
I'm going to do it for at least 12 weeks, last night I signed up at my local Golds gym, and if it's working great then I'll continue to do it. I'm about 20lbs bigger than you, I'm just a big dude, broad shoulders and all, I've had random people ask me if I play football. Anyways, I think it's a good program no matter your starting point. I'm not going to half-ass it, I'm doing it with the mindset hard work = hard gains. If you can't keep up in the beginning, just do what you can, give it your all, and progress WILL come, that's a given. Btw my goal is 210-220lbs with 8-12% BF.
[QUOTE=hxcstunna;808680871]I'm going to do it for at least 12 weeks, last night I signed up at my local Golds gym, and if it's working great then I'll continue to do it. I'm about 20lbs bigger than you, I'm just a big dude, broad shoulders and all, I've had random people ask me if I play football. Anyways, I think it's a good program no matter your starting point. I'm not going to half-ass it, I'm doing it with the mindset hard work = hard gains. If you can't keep up in the beginning, just do what you can, give it your all, and progress WILL come, that's a given. Btw my goal is 210-220lbs with 8-12% BF.[/QUOTE]
DO you wanna partner up and do each day together? lemme know i need a workout partner
Before at 189lbs roughly 18% BF:
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Got down to 160 (no pictures), but here is after bulking at 175lbs 9.9% BF:
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i should show this to my buddy.. maybe this will motivate him to go workout lol.. keep it up guys/gals!
[QUOTE=JoshuaCMink88;808633831]yeah i might try it after i lose about 20-25lbs does anyone rec. any other work out routine on here? for a beginner.[/QUOTE]
I can't post links yet, but do a search here for a good thread on splits.
Search: Doing the splits! (routine that is)
I am on the 3 day beginners split right now, and like it a lot.
First picture is some time summer 2007, approximately 210 pounds, no muscle what so ever (couldn't find a shirtless picture).
Second picture is current, weight: 160 pounds
Both pictures below.
[/QUOTE]Start weight around 365 september 23rd 2010 - current weight as of this morning 167.4 More pic's in my bodyspace.[/QUOTE]
nice transformation man! just curious what are your workouts like? what kind of cardio & workout plan did you have? pretty curious im in the same boat i started my cut march 2011 at 300lb & im currently at 210. if you could reply that would be cool congrats once again!
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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]
nice transformation man! just curious what are your workouts like? what kind of cardio & workout plan did you have? pretty curious im in the same boat i started my cut march 2011 at 300lb & im currently at 210. if you could reply that would be cool congrats once again!
sorry for the double post im a n00b & new to the forums.
Here is my story.
I have always been slightly overweight growing up, but when my mother passed away I really let myself go.
Nothing but partying, alcohol and fatty fast food to try and numb my pain. No more home cooked meals. I got pretty fat and depressed from 2006-2009
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I'm about 220 here.
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.
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Here I am about 169
It took me about a year to drop the majority of the weight.
[QUOTE=essfjay;808936881]nice transformation man! just curious what are your workouts like? what kind of cardio & workout plan did you have? pretty curious im in the same boat i started my cut march 2011 at 300lb & im currently at 210. if you could reply that would be cool congrats once again![/QUOTE]Honestly I keep it simple and used my own plan. Upper one day lower the next then a day off. Treadmill for 30 mins after lifting. Calories 1700 - 2200 a day.
Also note I have never stepped foot in a gym. I own a Boxflex, Dumbbells,Treadmill, Punching Bag, Ab Circle pro and an old school Universal Gym.
Everyone looks to have made great progress!!!!
great results guys. im really thankful to everyone who has posted. i want each and every one of you to know you guys are inspirational.
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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)
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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]
Honestly if i could give you 1k+ reps i would....thats amazing bro....I respect and miring your dedication bruh. Ty for giving me another reason to keep going!
[QUOTE=topper1;808981481]Honestly I keep it simple and used my own plan. Upper one day lower the next then a day off. Treadmill for 30 mins after lifting. Calories 1700 - 2200 a day.
Also note I have never stepped foot in a gym. I own a Boxflex, Dumbbells,Treadmill, Punching Bag, Ab Circle pro and an old school Universal Gym.[/QUOTE]
haha wow same here man haven't been to the gym too expensive for my taste. i have a bowflex, dumbbells, & treadmill as well. looking to get a punching bag just to mix up the cardio running gets a bit boring for me. thanks for the reply though man! at the end of March will be the 1 year mark since i started my cut. just trying to get under 200lbs by then. i might have to cut out the cheat days/meals sunday is when i usually just eat what i want. i guess ill just keep my routine going & just stay on a strict diet. thanks for the motivation!
Conrats to all that changed there lifes from Fat To Fit!
Amazing stuff. Going through same sort of development. As soon as I get photos together will upload them. Need at Lear three more months to get some definition though.
Topper1 That is a awsomely ridiculous transformation! Great f'n job brah!
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Started out at 330 last May, now I'm down to 270! Still got about 50 lbs to go. 220 would be a good weight for me while I'm still playing rugby. First pic is blurry but it's me at 330, most recent pic is 270!
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Nice tramsformation but your not 10% or under BF in your second picture based on the general concensus that you would have a visible 6 pac with no flexing. Once again though, thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing how much bigger and defined you get :)
[QUOTE=NARMAK;810164221]Nice tramsformation but your not 10% or under BF in your second picture based on the general concensus that you would have a visible 6 pac with no flexing. Once again though, thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing how much bigger and defined you get :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks man, honestly, I'm just following my trainer who uses the electronic calipers with me. He just pinched me for it on Tuesday 1/3/2012. Has been measuring me almost every month for the past 2.5 years so whether or not it's spot on, it atleast gives me a general idea of whether I'm improving or declining. About to start my 3 month cut, so I will post updates then!
[QUOTE=AFiers;810169811]Thanks man, honestly, I'm just following my trainer who uses the electronic calipers with me. He just pinched me for it on Tuesday 1/3/2012. Has been measuring me almost every month for the past 2.5 years so whether or not it's spot on, it atleast gives me a general idea of whether I'm improving or declining. About to start my 3 month cut, so I will post updates then![/QUOTE]
Yeah, it's good to get a general idea but honestly, those things have been proved time and again by most members who use them to be pretty crap at giving accuracy. Most of the experienced members here can pretty much give a better reading unless you go for the hydrostatic testing which i'm told is the most accurate.
Personally, i would go by the mirror and this forum as it's not easy to find such a test centre and most times members are very close. Plus, you know when your happy with what you look like.
[QUOTE=AFiers;810169811]Thanks man, honestly, I'm just following my trainer who uses the electronic calipers with me. He just pinched me for it on Tuesday 1/3/2012. Has been measuring me almost every month for the past 2.5 years so whether or not it's spot on, it atleast gives me a general idea of whether I'm improving or declining. About to start my 3 month cut, so I will post updates then![/QUOTE]
That's a good way to look at it - and clearly you've made progress! Nice job!
[QUOTE=JoshuaCMink88;808721551]DO you wanna partner up and do each day together? lemme know i need a workout partner[/QUOTE]
You're not doing his main 12 week routine/plan are you? If you are then send me a msg
Hy guys!!
My name is Pio and I'm from Italy, in a little city next to NAPLES: pasta, spaghetti, pizza, mozzarella... in short, the best foods of the world, I can not complain of food here :D
When I work out I focus at most, I'm not sure to lose time, know that those few minutes are just a step toward achieving my goals.
The next step? Obviously the diet, eat mostly foods cleaned and gain more muscle
I hope that make me understand my bad english :D
In this video I'm with my italian friend, more muscular than me... I think I still have to improve muscular ;)
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If you like click "I like" ;)
Thanks to all :)
P.S. Sorry for my face :D
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(These first few pics are before i started weight training, started out just doin cardio)
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Last pic is what it looks like shirtless and not pumped!!! Got get my diet right!
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. :)