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Originally Posted By: iamfob OP should post pics first for motivation purpose (homo) |
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Originally Posted By: Nephilim Originally Posted By: iamfob OP should post pics first for motivation purpose (homo) |
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Originally Posted By: RichXKU Originally Posted By: Nephilim Originally Posted By: iamfob OP should post pics first for motivation purpose (homo) |
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fawk you all |
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ok fine, I'll start. Took this yesterday 7/23/08 6'3" 190 lbs |
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yeah i think youre the only one that actually did it...i didnt.... |
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Originally Posted By: ArtVanderlay hey JDM, when was that comp over? I think I may have won hahaha I was expecting JDM pics in June... At any rate, here's me, estimated 205? |
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fell off the wagon and still in the process of recovering.....so no pix for a while...but i will post them, in due time ps: you weight less than me but look like you have more mass than i do. How tall are you? |
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5'9" How tall are you? I vaguely remember your last pic a few months back. |
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6'ft 210-215ish lbs |
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ArtVanderlay: how tall are you? You made excellent transformation, me jealous do you guys like having veins popping on your upper body? |
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Art, what did you do to lean? |
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Me. |
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Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone Me. that's my ideal result (no homo) how tall are u and what's your current weight? |
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I'm 5'7" about 150 pounds. Trying to get over 160. I'm a hard-gainer in the truest sense of the word. Been eating a lot to try and get the weight up without putting on body fat. |
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dude i am one inch shorter than you, i want to get similar result as you. can you post your diet in the diet thread? TIA |
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Will do my man... |
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thx my friend |
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This is a few weeks ago, I'll try to get an updated one soon |
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Originally Posted By: ArtVanderlay Nice work! I have made some similar improvements....once I get my before and after pics uploaded I'm gonna make a thread. |
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Originally Posted By: RichXKU Originally Posted By: ArtVanderlay hey JDM, when was that comp over? I think I may have won hahaha I was expecting JDM pics in June... At any rate, here's me, estimated 205? Looking stacked, mate! |
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Thanks man! |
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at 165 and leaned the fuck out. jumped back up to 167 yesterday. 12 more punds to goand then bulking up the right way unless i like staying at this weight |
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i dont have any seci pictures, still fat. working on cutting down though |
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Originally Posted By: ArtVanderlay 245ish 230 ish 207ish hey JDM, when was that comp over? I think I may have won hahaha hey Art...what is your work out you have the definition that i am trying to get to once i drop down to 155. dropped to 160 this morning |
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Shirtless pic from a month and a half ago. Was wearing a halter monitor, haha. Cowboying it up: |
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How about some ab routines...? What are you guys doing to get em? |
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Nothing says "this is taped to my chest hair and really hurts" like the first pic. PS - hope your heart situation has been stable! |
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here's pics of the leg development. i'm 175lbs at the moment. |
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Quads are looking man beefy! I need to take some leg pics. That's where a lot of my weight is. |
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squats, plyos, lunge walks and treadmill ftmfw!! i've leaned out quite a bit. i cant wait to get back to work to see how much higher i can jump on the bball court. |
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Originally Posted By: RedACR here's pics of the leg development. i'm 175lbs at the moment. those pics were taken today. here's one from january of this year, |
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Originally Posted By: RedACR squats, plyos, lunge walks and treadmill ftmfw!! i've leaned out quite a bit. i cant wait to get back to work to see how much higher i can jump on the bball court. still get your ass dunked on and posterized if i ever come back to the city |
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Nice progress ACR. (no homo) |
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damn nice legs. |
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yeah~! wish i had legs like that (no homo) sinse this picture ive worked on my traps alot more. and everything else has still gone up! i gained almost 10 lbs since that photo. |
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Traps look phenomenal, man. Now work on those traps and chest! I think I see some six pack! |
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Originally Posted By: Look its Puck Traps look phenomenal, man. Now work on those traps and chest! I think I see some six pack! qua..lol i just got inspired to take a couple pics...ohhhhhhh wait for it |
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alright. i almost feel gay. but coming from someone who looked like a twig im starting to not feel so small. today i benched 185 5 times. which was cool. lol i got my weight up. naked 165. thats exciting. so heres the pics seriously, my arms used to be the same thickness from my wrist to my shoulders hahaha |
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if you could do 185 for 5x, time to put on 2 plates |
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Originally Posted By: jdm003 if you could do 185 for 5x, time to put on 2 plates nah, not yet. might be able to squeeze out a tough one. |
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Im sure you can squeeze out one or two reps for sure. It's all in the head man. |
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i can squeeze out 1 rep. and i havent even attempted it yet. i have just done 205 2x struggled on the 2nd. i cant believe i go to the gym on a regular basis now. lol. AND I GET PAID! KSC for the win! |
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Nice work man. 205 is a bangin' bench for someone who weighs 165. |
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there is one kid at my work. he weighs 155 and ive seen him do 275 before. we call him super man. been lifting sinse he was like 14. no juice ever, so hes really built upper body. thats it. hahaha |
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no legs ftl don't be "that" guy, mmkay? |
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Nice work, ShuttleCock. Time for some deads and squats though. You'll get bigger everywhere, and your traps will really come out. |
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6ft1 179lbs This was at the end of a 3 week euro vacation with no working out for the entire time, eating terrible foods (in excess) and lots of drinking. Shirt makes me look like I have a bit of a gut but that's not the case (although Im planning to work alot harder on abs these days). Starting to come back string in the gym, want to cut down a bit of fat and then gain some more lean muscle. Weights about 3 times a week and muay thai 2 times a week. |
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Looks good, man. |
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Here is a picture of me today, a few hours after my workout. I AM GETTING STRONGER AND BIGGER RAWWRRR LOLOL |
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jeffo im jelous of your arms and yeah. i need to do squats. i do leg press - curls - extension atleast once a week. but i hardly try and dont do 3 sets. its more of my fun day |
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Originally Posted By: shuttle boy jeffo im jelous of your arms ) his upper arms are about 4inches long. about the size of a midget! true story |
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Originally Posted By: slikz Here is a picture of me today, a few hours after my workout. I AM GETTING STRONGER AND BIGGER RAWWRRR LOLOL how tall are you? |
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I believe slikz is in the vicinity of 5'4" or 5'5" Keep up the good work, both of you! |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric Originally Posted By: shuttle boy jeffo im jelous of your arms ) his upper arms are about 4inches long. about the size of a midget! true story Fack aff |
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Originally Posted By: RichXKU I believe slikz is in the vicinity of 5'4" or 5'5" Keep up the good work, both of you! Heh, close, but I am 5'7". |
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My bad. In that case.. even better! |
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Originally Posted By: jakeowns Oh, and does anyone have recommendations on stretch marks? Cocoa butter. |
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Originally Posted By: HotHB How about some ab routines...? What are you guys doing to get em? Planks, side planks with crunches, and crunches. |
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Fuckin a. Art, your change is crazy. |
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Well Ive been working out again since early june. Diet's improved a fair amount, but I still drink way to much which is keeping my weight up. Still down about 15 pounds or so and put on some muscle. Im starting to lift heavier now and get more out of my workouts. Just need to add some cardio and cut out 30 or 40 beer a week or so. My pants are a little looser but I cant see any difference in my belly/tits. June 27th Sept 4th Theres muscle under that there fat |
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^ good job man, keep cutting down on beer as much as you can 30-40 beers a week? |
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Originally Posted By: iamfob ^ good job man, keep cutting down on beer as much as you can 30-40 beers a week? I felt bad after I had 2 last night. |
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I'll play since I have made quite a bit of a change. In early april holding alot of my winter fat still This morning after breakfast. Lost some bulk but i've slimmed down. My abs actually look a lot more defined than what the picture shows, maybe i'm just too hairy. I suck at taking self bathroom mirror portraits. I have not been to a gym in 1.5 years, all my workout are done at home with a set of push up bars and an elastic band. I'll probably start getting fat again once winter rolls around and I can't ride a bicycle. |
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Here's a side-by-side of me from March 25th on the left (this was about 3 months before I started to really exercise and change my diet) and on the right is me now. Around 20lbs lighter since July 1. The haircut probably adds a little optical weight reduction, but still... sorry no nekkid shots for ya'll - those will arrive in approximately three more months. I'm about halfway to my goal now. |
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Originally Posted By: jdm003 who's the guy on the left? I see what you did there. |
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Originally Posted By: toothy Originally Posted By: jdm003 who's the guy on the left? I see what you did there. |
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Art, I can't remember if I have told you this yet, but you look great. I hope I will be able to get that cut. |
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Me, my old workout partner and DeeDubless |
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Originally Posted By: dirtydante Me, my old workout partner and DeeDubless nice define body (no homo) what's ur weight and height? |
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I'm 5'10.5" weighing in at 195lbs Thanks btw, no homo! |
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http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Jindun/ I'm too lazy/retarded to post pics on here so that's a link to my bodyspace. I'm 6'0 and 192lbs, trying to lose some more weight. Yes I know, I'm a super lurker. |
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lose weight? why? |
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cuz he's fat....skinny fat |
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I want to get as lean as possible. I used to work out to build up my strength but now its more just for superficial reasons |
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Me. 5'7 about 150 pounds. I'm trying to be like 160. |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby I'll play since I have made quite a bit of a change. In early april holding alot of my winter fat still This morning after breakfast. Lost some bulk but i've slimmed down. My abs actually look a lot more defined than what the picture shows, maybe i'm just too hairy. I suck at taking self bathroom mirror portraits. I have not been to a gym in 1.5 years, all my workout are done at home with a set of push up bars and an elastic band. I'll probably start getting fat again once winter rolls around and I can't ride a bicycle. Can you post up your routine details somewhere? Your build is exactly what I'm going for.. |
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Originally Posted By: Jindun How much are you bulking to? I am 195 now, and I wanna be 210 by Feb. Then I will start cutting again. |
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Originally Posted By: Team503 Can you post up your routine details somewhere? Your build is exactly what I'm going for.. Sorry, reply is a bit late. I do alot of cardio (cycling), and workout twice a week with pushup bars and an elastic. I just do circuit type training and work all body parts in the same workout. I use the elastic as a substitute for just about any exercise you would do at the gym with a dumbell. |
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granted im not as lean as most of you guys, im just happy to be at 175 instead of 220 on left |
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Nice work man! Im not lean enough to wanna post pics yet. Id be a rail at 175 though. Im looking for 210-215 so about 25lbs for me. -Matt |
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hahaha im 5'8. and i still dont feel lean and know i can lose another 10 around the waist, but thats why I'm running. hopefully i can update this at xmas looking leaner... |
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Xmas sounds like a good goal time for me too. I hope I can keep this up when it gets cold out, something you never have to deal with. I do have TONS of cold gear from cycling though, with fleece Under Armour tights, Cold Gear mock crew, wool socks, etc. Im not too worried. -Matt |
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most recent pic as of monday night..down to 168lbs working on biathlons every monday/wed/friday nights: 4miles biking: 11mins 3miles running: 23mins 2miles biking: 5-6mins 1mile running: 8mins already broke down 20miles this week and hoping to finish up 30 by friday and hopefully move onto 50mile week in 2 weeks wish me luck!!!! |
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Originally Posted By: 2000CivicStud Nothing beats running in the rain... -Matt ...or riding a road bike in snow and ice. I did it all last year, I'd literally be the only person at the park and on the trip back around the park loop I'd only see my tracks in the light snow. Cool feeling. edit: no pun intended. |
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Originally Posted By: DWalkCCSN granted im not as lean as most of you guys, im just happy to be at 175 instead of 220 on left at 170, body starting to lean out more I think. |
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DWalk, good work, keep cutting and watch your diets. The pussies will keep coming your way |
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Originally Posted By: iamfob wow, those are some nice looking quads (no homo) what size are they? Only 25". This week I'm going to attempt to put up 305 on my squat. I'll let you know how it goes. |
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Ok I just took these. Ya shitty webcam. I'm getting a camera from my parents for xmas. 6'2" 192 lbs now trying to get to 205 lbs and get a bigger chest. |
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Originally Posted By: jdm003 need more mass. ya, I can't keep weight on for shit. |
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Well heres my progress to date, Is started working out around May and really started to concentrate on my lifting over the last month or so. My strenght has gone through the roof (relatively) and my weight has gone from 235ish to my current 212. Still have a long way to go as I want be about 190. I am going to concentrate on my diet and try to cut over the next four weeks before Christmas. I'll be seeing a lot of my friends/family for the first time in months at christmas and I would like to look in noticeably better shape. June 27th Nov 21st Its just a start but I'm happy to see some results... sips beer |
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Great progress! Keep up the good work It sure is encouraging to see results, isn't it? I should have started to take pics as well. |
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Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone Me. How long did your training take ? By the way, if glance at your picture quickly, it looks like you have a mohawk. |
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^ muscle memory is a wonderful thing you are 1 inch taller than me, but 29 lbs heavier than me. I am happy if i get to 160lbs range |
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5'7 175...thats good! jdm reserved his spot in 1904, where is he? |
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Originally Posted By: DWalkCCSN i would kill people to be as lean as you. Deuce, you have come a long way. Great work. Keep up the hard work. You are nearing your C.C. shape! |
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I'm trying to get some traps, but it's a no win situation for me. I'm doing shrugs and they are really sore a day after my deadlift sessions, but they don't get bigger. Any recommendations? |
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Originally Posted By: runfromme Originally Posted By: Silock The limiting factor in shrugs is usually grip strength. straps i was literally just at the gym shrugging 275 for 2 sets of 8 using straps. Yeah, I don't has teh straps, though. I'm too lazy to go pick some up. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric just keep hammering them. is there something on the ceiling? lol stats? 5'5-130? look at you, judging people...don't talk till you post your picture. |
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I'm 5'7" 145 pounds. I guess I'll just have to step it up. I've only been doing 225 x 5 for 5 sets. Grip strength isn't really a factor since I switched to chalk, my back just doesn't want grow |
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Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone Me. Whats your arm routine? Exact arm definition I'm going for. Nice sized biceps (no homo) while lean and not looking like one piece of meat. I used to lift with the heaviest weights I could, arms would get bigger, but not with lines. Just looked like one bigger slab of arm if that makes sense. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric you can go even more probably. traps are uber strong and can lift boatloads of weight ...gotta be quick though lol power shrug so true. I was shrruging 8 45'bs. (360lbs.) last night. It's probably the workout I feel most l33t at when I'm at the gym. |
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took these this morning while completely cold (no pump). I've been working out for about 1.5 years now. Clearly, my biggest problem is my diet. I cannot for the life of me stick with something. I just enjoy eating too much. My fatness fluctuates up and down. I'd say it's pretty high right now. But, here they are anyway... Here's a "before". Taken in the summer of '07. I had actually lost about 50lbs of fat at this point but wasn't lifting at all (obviously). Taken today: edit: 5'10" 185lbs I am one pale motherfucker, jeez |
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From those before and after pics there is some heavy duty progress going on. Absolutely night and day. Not that you looked bad before, but you've made good gains in only 1.5 years. Keep up the excellent progress |
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Originally Posted By: cvclover Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone Me. Whats your arm routine? Exact arm definition I'm going for. Nice sized biceps (no homo) while lean and not looking like one piece of meat. I used to lift with the heaviest weights I could, arms would get bigger, but not with lines. Just looked like one bigger slab of arm if that makes sense. |
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Alright, I honestly felt like a total dork taking these photos. Keep in mind I am kind of self-conscious, so yes, they are selective pics. I've come a long way so, I am pretty pumped about my progress....even though I have lots more to do! Couldn't get a good pic of my back, but, I think this one kind of shows things I actually think my arms are too big....I would like it if they were smaller and more toned. |
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Do some more tricep work; your bicep looks to be a good size and the tricep exercises will help to tuck the arm up. Conversely don't do too many tricep exercises b/c that muscle makes up a lot of your visible arm. All in all looking good. You don't have to be self-conscious around here; i doubt anyone is a fitness model |
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Originally Posted By: Jindun You don't have to be self-conscious around here; i doubt anyone is a fitness model Lies |
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Ive been partying (drinking like a fish) for the last week, but I've decided its time to work on my diet come the new year, which basically means I'm gonna stop drinking until I hit my target weight, 190lbs. I'm about 212 right now. Ive been working hard as fuck as far as my training goes the last three months and my strength has improved but my build Is buried. I'll post some starting pics next Monday and go from there |
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Thanks Art You always make me feel so good! I still have some weight to lose and I am sure it will help with definition. I am sure I will post more some time soon.....baby steps |
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Yea, we're not quite as harsh at that *cough* "other group" *cough*. Good work with what I can see from those pics Dahlia! I bet youre feeling great!!! -Matt |
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Dahlia, you should be feeling great. Keep up the good work! |
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I haven't been able to work out as much because we've been out in the field (spend a few weeks outside..no access to gyms) a lot on this deployment. I've definitely lost some size. I'm currently around 155lbs...no idea on bodyfat. I've ate like shit around the holidays so this is me at the "fat" stage. lol Unflexed. Yeah yeah...I know my 14.5" pythons are pretty impressive. lol |
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you have a good build mikey!!! great building block right durrr though your back and chest already look good |
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Thanks man. I have a pretty small bone structure (small wrists/small ankles) so I know that I'll never get huge. I just mainly want a lean/athletic body. I'm around 5'9"-10" and would like to get around 160lbs and drop a bit more bodyfat. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric you look good where is your picture hot stuff? I log on every morning with my cock in hand hoping to get a glimpse of you topless. |
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you didnt see me post it a couple pages ago? |
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6'1 225lbs, not so great shape at the moment. |
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this was late Nov. on a trip with my gf to the Dominican i think i am about 203-204 here. |
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um what the fuck did you do with the real zc911? |
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We'll heres where I'm at today. It might not look like much but I've definitely put on some muscle. Like mentioned before I haven't really concentrated on my diet and cardio hasn't been a priority. I've cut down to a below maintenance diet in the last few weeks and plan to stick to it. I dont see as much of an improvement for six months of 5 day a week lifting as I would like but you tell me. Start - July 8 current |
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Woot, broke 210lbs today, weighed in at 208. Down six pounds since new years. Also had the best leg workout of my life. Put up three plates on squats, and 5 on leg press. |
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if you are squating(properly) 3 plates a side you can leg press a lot more than 5 plates a side |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric if you are squating(properly) 3 plates a side you can leg press a lot more than 5 plates a side Not after squatting 3 plates a side right before, and yes I'm doing proper squats. Do you ever have anything non negative to say in this forum? |
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Eh, I'll say this: Every leg press machine is different. AND form matters just as much on leg press as it does on squats. I see dudes "leg pressing" 6 plates per side, but they don't touch their knees to their chest. They let it down maybe 8-12 inches and call it a rep. That doesn't cut it. That's the bullshit pussy way to do a leg press because it doesn't work shit. So, add together the fact that on some leg machines, 7 plates is nothing, and on some, 3 is killer, and how far down you let the weight go matters a lot, and leg pressing ends up being a very poor indicator of overall strength. |
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Originally Posted By: Ryantsi2 Originally Posted By: Euphoric if you are squating(properly) 3 plates a side you can leg press a lot more than 5 plates a side Not after squatting 3 plates a side right before, and yes I'm doing proper squats. Do you ever have anything non negative to say in this forum? how was what i said negative? LOL all I said was if you are infact squating 3 plates a side you can most likely do more than 5 plates a side on leg press.... read up for plenty of positive things. shut your fat face up ,stupid clown (now that IS negative). |
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how much do you weigh/how tall are you silver rocket? Your build is very similar to mine. |
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Whoops, forgot to add that. I'm about 5'5"-5'6" and weigh 136-140lbs. My goal is to reach a lean 150-155lbs by July (and grow to at least 5'9" :D) Height impaired LOL! |
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Ya we have similar builds(at least look) and goals. I'm 6'3" 190-193 and trying to get to a lean 205 by May. |
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I'm here for the Greek bathhouse e-pose down..... Forgive the B&W as I initially sent this via phone to my girlfriend and wanted to conceal horrific zit on chest. |
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Looking pretty stacked man. Height/weight? |
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5'11 180-185 depending on level of devotion. My largest asset is small features for good symmetry (small wrists, your girlfriend's 29" waist, etc.). While that looks good, it hurts me in overall size. |
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Originally Posted By: toothy He looks short. Hi hater hi hater hi hater.... |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric You're joking with that right? Tell me that's not you lol balance. |
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maybe it is me...so what. i like bench press |
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jay cutler and i from the LA fitness expo |
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Sweet! Once in a lifetime pic for sure. |
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Damn...you don't realize how cartoonish big those guys are until they're next to a normal sized person. |
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I know he's wearing baggy(ish) jeans but it looks like Jay has chicken legs. Those guys will usually fill out any pair of jeans with how monstrous their legs are. |
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yeah, i noticed that about his legs too, when he was on stage talking and up close he was actually a cool guy.. didn't seem egotistical and he preached solid principles about training.. i never really cared for him (or coleman), as i think they've taken BB to freakish levels.. nonetheless, his size is impressive |
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is there something odd about me being asian? lol 6' |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 i never really cared for him (or coleman), as i think they've taken BB to freakish levels.. nonetheless, his size is impressive Exactly. They appear obese and have taken the "looks" or "style" aspect of the competition away. The industry has moved away from "that guy's ripped" to "holy dog shit look at that circus freak." |
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Originally Posted By: cr0ss1507 well hopefully that mentality is starting to change with Dexter being the new mr. o While not as shocking and kinda smaller, he is still oddly swole and GH-ish. |
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Wtf what competition are these guys in, I could compete in that. |
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They're in the "Will Suck Dick for a Fake Tan" comp. You'd be a perfect contestant. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock They're in the "Will Suck Dick for a Fake Tan" comp. You'd be a perfect contestant. Will you join me? We'll wear gloves and dresses and for the talent competition we'll do a tap dance while singing the 1982 rendition of Annie the musical. Let me know. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Originally Posted By: Silock They're in the "Will Suck Dick for a Fake Tan" comp. You'd be a perfect contestant. Will you join me? We'll wear gloves and dresses and for the talent competition we'll do a tap dance while singing the 1982 rendition of Annie the musical. Let me know. Thounds thuper! |
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fuck you guys. it took me a long time to achieve that |
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Google: "Soul Man". |
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Originally Posted By: johnso26 Google: "Soul Man". Or just post the pic |
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This is the year of no excuses for me, I don't want to look good for 43, I want to look good. I've lost about 8 lbs now, made some considerable diet changes, and been working out religiously. I haven't had decent abs since the 80's, and that's my main target right now, the gut has to go. I'm 5'9" and 180 lbs, target is 175, with a considerable drop in body fat. |
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Just got done with my bulk.....went from 190-205. Starting my cut on sunday! |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 5'6" Buck Forty dude, i am the same height as you but i am about 5 lbs more heavier than you. I look nowhere near your body shape and definition. Am i doing somehthing wrong here? Will 5 lbs drop give me abs like him? (no homo) |
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Originally Posted By: Silock They're in the "Will Suck Dick for a Fake Tan" comp. You'd be a perfect contestant. <dead> |
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jeez are any of you guys over 200lbs...? i feel small at 220... of course i'm carrying more BF than i want to... just hit the gym again last week... back in training for a different department... wanna get down to 205 in 6 weeks... i looked my best at 210-212... but i can run better and longer at 205... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel jeez are any of you guys over 200lbs...? Why, is that when you truly become a man? Who fucking cares. I'd rather be my 170-175 and still look really muscular and defined rather than be up at the 200lb. mark. |
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it wasnt meant as an insult but you must feel that way since you seen in like that, tiny... |
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Personally, I'm liking my leaner build. I naturally hover at about 175 lbs, so if I can cut down to 165 I'd be lean and have some pretty nice muscle definition. The alternative (getting up to 200-210lbs) is going to take years of lifting to bulk up to 220 and then cut back to a lean 200. (or some juice lolbaseballlol) |
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yeah you either have the build for a 200+ pounds or you don't... you can work your ass off to get there, or cheat like you said... when i started working out 10 years ago, i was about 165ish... of course as a young teen i was a little chunker and probably weighed nearly 200 lbs, until the summer before my senior year when i lost about 25-30 pounds, and was a slim 170ish... of course i grew about 5" that summer too... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel yeah you either have the build for a 200+ pounds or you don't... you can work your ass off to get there, or cheat like you said... when i started working out 10 years ago, i was about 165ish... of course as a young teen i was a little chunker and probably weighed nearly 200 lbs, until the summer before my senior year when i lost about 25-30 pounds, and was a slim 170ish... of course i grew about 5" that summer too... I really don't have the build to carry 200+. I can barely get above 190 as it is, and I'm sitting at 183 currently. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel it wasnt meant as an insult but you must feel that way since you seen in like that, tiny... lols |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel jeez are any of you guys over 200lbs...? i feel small at 220... of course i'm carrying more BF than i want to... just hit the gym again last week... back in training for a different department... wanna get down to 205 in 6 weeks... i looked my best at 210-212... but i can run better and longer at 205... I am..... 205 right now. |
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Originally Posted By: toothy How tall are you? |
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Originally Posted By: Agent Orange I hate you tall motherfk'ers. I had no choice in the matter. |
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Originally Posted By: Daron I do have pretty big legs, got them from playing soccer for 13 years. Same here. I'm all legs. |
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Originally Posted By: Daron I do have pretty big legs, got them from playing soccer for 13 years. i wasn't saying you didn't look your weight, i was saying that toothy would have to be carrying alot of weight in the lower half from the looks of the pic and only be a few pounds off or yours... i know pics can be misleading though... i too carry a ton of weight in my lower half, so i never look my weight... i was about 218 in this pic, but i'm only 6'1" as opposed to you guys at 6'3"... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Daron I do have pretty big legs, got them from playing soccer for 13 years. i wasn't saying you didn't look your weight, i was saying that toothy would have to be carrying alot of weight in the lower half from the looks of the pic and only be a few pounds off or yours... i know pics can be misleading though... i too carry a ton of weight in my lower half, so i never look my weight... i was about 218 in this pic, but i'm only 6'1" as opposed to you guys at 6'3"... I posted a pic of my legs not too long ago. Most people say they can't believe what I weigh either, but its true. |
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Originally Posted By: Daron I do have pretty big legs, got them from playing soccer for 13 years. Mine are from volleyball. |
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I started cutting sunday, and I wanna cut down too 200 even. I lost alot of my cut during my bulk. That pic was the last day of my bulk cycle. |
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Originally Posted By: Agent Orange I hate you tall motherfk'ers. +1 i am height impaired |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis I basically carry all my weight in my legs and back also, I'm curious how old you are daron and toothy? |
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Originally Posted By: iamfob Originally Posted By: CStyles45 5'6" Buck Forty dude, i am the same height as you but i am about 5 lbs more heavier than you. I look nowhere near your body shape and definition. Am i doing somehthing wrong here? Will 5 lbs drop give me abs like him? (no homo) Post some pics up. (no homo) |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis I basically carry all my weight in my legs and back also, I'm curious how old you are daron and toothy? How old do you think I am? Warning, Spoiler: |
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Bench: 225 Squat: 315 Deadlift: I did 275x5x2 pretty easily the other day, but I never have tried max. |
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Squat: 415 Deadlift: 275x8 last set(never maxed) Flat bench: 315 Decline: 325 incline: 290 Shrugs:415 |
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Originally Posted By: toothy ^ dude owns me. rofl I get owned by pretty much all the guys I workout with. |
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Originally Posted By: toothy Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Daron I do have pretty big legs, got them from playing soccer for 13 years. i wasn't saying you didn't look your weight, i was saying that toothy would have to be carrying alot of weight in the lower half from the looks of the pic and only be a few pounds off or yours... i know pics can be misleading though... i too carry a ton of weight in my lower half, so i never look my weight... i was about 218 in this pic, but i'm only 6'1" as opposed to you guys at 6'3"... I posted a pic of my legs not too long ago. Most people say they can't believe what I weigh either, but its true. Damn your quads are huge, need to do more calfs though. Nice quads though. (no homo) |
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I cut to around 205 last summer, I'm around 220 or so right now, gonna cut again in about 2 weeks. BTW <--- ArtV |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Squat: 415 Deadlift: 275x8 last set(never maxed) Flat bench: 315 Decline: 325 incline: 290 Shrugs:415 That's pretty impressive, you should be deadlifting a lot more I think, I can out deadlift you by a good amount, but I'm off by like 100 lbs from your squat and bench, genetic differences heh |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: toothy Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Daron I do have pretty big legs, got them from playing soccer for 13 years. i wasn't saying you didn't look your weight, i was saying that toothy would have to be carrying alot of weight in the lower half from the looks of the pic and only be a few pounds off or yours... i know pics can be misleading though... i too carry a ton of weight in my lower half, so i never look my weight... i was about 218 in this pic, but i'm only 6'1" as opposed to you guys at 6'3"... I posted a pic of my legs not too long ago. Most people say they can't believe what I weigh either, but its true. Damn your quads are huge, need to do more calfs though. Nice quads though. (no homo) My legs are just like that too, I've got some big quads but shitty calves, I've ALWAYS had skinny calves and they are like the hardest muscle to get bigger it sucks. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Originally Posted By: Daron Squat: 415 Deadlift: 275x8 last set(never maxed) Flat bench: 315 Decline: 325 incline: 290 Shrugs:415 That's pretty impressive, you should be deadlifting a lot more I think, I can out deadlift you by a good amount, but I'm off by like 100 lbs from your squat and bench, genetic differences heh i'm a pretty cynical person, so i'm going to doubt the sqaut number... i'd have to see it to believe it... i've done a 405 pound squat in my day, and it wouldn't qualify as a squat to me today... just saying... |
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ive always had stick legs....shit ive always been skinny in general. ive never eclipsed 200 though.(never tried to really) most ive been is about 198. (6'1) Im sitting around 192ish right now flat benched 245 x 6 a month or so ago. it would be cool to just concentrate on lifting for a couple years to see what I could do, but it doesnt fit into my schedule that way right now. Being able to lift crazy numbers but have hardly any muscle endurance wouldnt do anything fo rme at this point. Though Im probably gonna try to hit 315 on flat bench this summer(provided work/swimming doesnt take up too much time for me to hit the weights enough) 3 plates a side would be pretty epic for me at this point imo |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Lewis Originally Posted By: Daron Squat: 415 Deadlift: 275x8 last set(never maxed) Flat bench: 315 Decline: 325 incline: 290 Shrugs:415 That's pretty impressive, you should be deadlifting a lot more I think, I can out deadlift you by a good amount, but I'm off by like 100 lbs from your squat and bench, genetic differences heh i'm a pretty cynical person, so i'm going to doubt the sqaut number... i'd have to see it to believe it... i've done a 405 pound squat in my day, and it wouldn't qualify as a squat to me today... just saying... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel yeah, probably more of a half squat... i've seen very few people that can even do a proper 315lb squat, much less 415, and at 200lbs at that... i hardly see people squat period and as much as i'd like to commend those who do, they don't go anywhere near parallel.. oh how i hate commercial gyms |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 Originally Posted By: DieZel yeah, probably more of a half squat... i've seen very few people that can even do a proper 315lb squat, much less 415, and at 200lbs at that... i hardly see people squat period and as much as i'd like to commend those who do, they don't go anywhere near parallel.. oh how i hate commercial gyms Yup. I was finishing my squats today, finished out with 225x8 ATG, and one of the trainers who worked there took over the squat rack. He had previously been on the leg press machine with 8 plates per side, moving the whole thing a whopping 4 inches. He proceeded to add 15 lbs per side to the squat bar and could barely grunt out 6 reps without even hitting parallel. I just laughed to myself and shook my head. |
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i hardly squat more than 225 anymore, and never really could move weight on the bench... the most i ever remember putting up on the bench was around 300, and that was at my peak and only for one rep... generally i stick with the 225 range, sometimes moving up closer to 245... i do generally use heavy dumbbells though i guess that's where i got my best gains in my chest... |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 i'm hitting about 365x5 going past parallel, currently weighing 215.. if i remember correctly i was hitting 335-345x5 when i weighed 195 during my last cut (spring/early summer).. i refuse to below 3 plates, even though it kills me sometimes Nice. I could squat a lot more weight if I didn't do ATG. I can do 225 just hitting parallel for what seems like an eternity. It's that push from the very bottom that really hits my quads. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric you are already cut... |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Amazing what a different lighting setup can do and flexing. The first pic is relaxed. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric lol you guys are brutal. hes pretty ripped no matter what light he uses i don't think anyone was dogging him... just making a simple statement... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Euphoric lol you guys are brutal. hes pretty ripped no matter what light he uses i don't think anyone was dogging him... just making a simple statement... I didn't take it as a dogging me either. I am really proud of what I have accomplished in only 6 months. Went from this: To this in only 6 months. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Euphoric lol you guys are brutal. hes pretty ripped no matter what light he uses i don't think anyone was dogging him... just making a simple statement... |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Euphoric lol you guys are brutal. hes pretty ripped no matter what light he uses i don't think anyone was dogging him... just making a simple statement... whatever loser... |
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In 6 months you are squatting 400. So what's your cycle like? |
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Yes yes, everyone bigger than you is on gear, everyone doing worse doens't know what they are doing... Anyway, nice work Daron! |
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that's not a steroid body... at least not from what i see... i did doubt the sqaut number though, so take it for what it's worth... unless you see it on video you have every right to doubt it... there are some freakishly strong people though that can just lift a ton of weight with no reasonable explanation... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel that's not a steroid body... at least not from what i see... i did doubt the sqaut number though, so take it for what it's worth... unless you see it on video you have every right to doubt it... there are some freakishly strong people though that can just lift a ton of weight with no reasonable explanation... What exactly is a "steroid body" there's so many different forms of steroids you can pretty much get any look you are going for. Fwiw I was only kidding. Originally Posted By: RichXKU Yes yes, everyone bigger than you is on gear, everyone doing worse doens't know what they are doing... lmao, you have to be joking please tell me you are. |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 he admitted it wasnt a legit squat though |
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Originally Posted By: Agent Orange Time to share the workout regiment and the diet then! Don't leave the rest of us out in the dark. Well the diet started off with me trying to lose fat: (Months 1-3): meal 1(6 am): 2 bowls of special K with skim milk, and an apple or banana. meal 2(9 am): protein shake, 2 tbsp of peanut butter with triscuits, flaxeed oil pill, and a fish oil pill. Meal 3(12 pm) 2 pieces of chicken breast, 1 cup of brown rice, salad with no dressing, a fruit, and 2 glasses of skim milk. meal 4(3 pm) same as meal 2 Meal 5(6 pm) 2 pieces of chicken breast or fish(varies day to day), 2 cups of brown rice, salad with no dressing(added kidney beans), a fruit and 2 glasses of skim milk. Meal 6(9 pm) (right after the gym) protein shake, torrent shake(post workout recovery) http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/torr.html ,2 tbsp of peanut butter and triscuits. Then I would take my ZMA before I goto bed. For the last 3 months, the meals stayed the same except I added a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and lunch. I also changed my protein to a higher calorie protein. |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: Prophet925 he admitted it wasnt a legit squat though Have you tried working your way up doing full squats with really light weight to get your knee used to it? Seen a doc for it? |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: Prophet925 he admitted it wasnt a legit squat though Have you tried working your way up doing full squats with really light weight to get your knee used to it? Seen a doc for it? |
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fakie mctwist tail-whip? |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: Prophet925 he admitted it wasnt a legit squat though Have you tried working your way up doing full squats with really light weight to get your knee used to it? Seen a doc for it? So what did the doc say? You're just fucked? That's lame. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: Prophet925 he admitted it wasnt a legit squat though Have you tried working your way up doing full squats with really light weight to get your knee used to it? Seen a doc for it? Yeah I sprained it really bad. It's healed but it will never be the same. So what did the doc say? You're just fucked? That's lame. Yeah I sprained it really bad, and I goto military doctors so . It's healed but it will never be the same. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Originally Posted By: RichXKU Yes yes, everyone bigger than you is on gear, everyone doing worse doens't know what they are doing... lmao, you have to be joking please tell me you are. Yes Lew. I posted that cause you said something similar after I posted my pic last year... |
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Originally Posted By: Silock That blows. I would seriously find a new doc that could help me. |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: Silock That blows. I would seriously find a new doc that could help me. LOL I thought S Korea was supposed to be like . . . nice and shit. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: Silock That blows. I would seriously find a new doc that could help me. LOL I thought S Korea was supposed to be like . . . nice and shit. |
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I'm serious. I thought it was supposed to be a really nice place to live. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock I'm serious. I thought it was supposed to be a really nice place to live. |
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s.korea nice? lol |
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Well, fuck. They have soap operas on TV. I thought that it was at least tolerable. |
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Has anyone been there that wasn't a military grunt? I studied abroad in one of the best parts of Seoul and it was the time of my life. The bases aren't exactly in the best locations. |
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Originally Posted By: cvclover Has anyone been there that wasn't a military grunt? I studied abroad in one of the best parts of Seoul and it was the time of my life. The bases aren't exactly in the best locations. |
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This isn't the S. Korea thread! Post up some secksi pics nAow |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis In 6 months you are squatting 400. So what's your cycle like? |
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you and jdm003 have to be the biggest bullshit artists evAr in this forum/threads |
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LOL "I don't do squats, but I could do 400 soon." In for vids! |
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Originally Posted By: Silock LOL "I don't do squats, but I could do 400 soon." In for vids! yes. |
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it can be done in 6 months, depending on his starting point.. but also in for vids |
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Originally Posted By: Silock LOL "I don't do squats, but I could do 400 soon." In for vids! no way could i be repping 400, but im sure i could bang out 400 once. no vids , im trying to get smaller and faster, not bigger. crossfit and cardio only right now. |
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I didn't say you couldn't do it... I'd just love to see it done. Going from nothing to 400 full-squat is quite a jump. |
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well nothing for me is probably a decent amount for most people. like i said i am bigger(frame, not muscle) |
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here's a secsi vid...with 2 plates and more secs with 3 plates |
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Do you always work out in jeans? |
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that is at my job, and sometimes i only have 45 min to lift, so yeah jeans sometimes. |
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Red is notorious for clubbing it up at the gym. |
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Well I broke the 200lb mark tonight. Weighed in at 199 and change lol. I've dropped 15lbs since christmas, and 35lbs total since I started working out last summer. Biggest contributor has been improving my diet over the last two months. My next goal is to hit 185 by may first. Heading down south for a week early may so I'd like to look my best. I've got a feeling these next 15 lbs are gonna be harder to drop though. Current 200lbs 6'1" And some before for reference. 235lbs Fuck, I still feel like a tub of lard, but looking at those I cant believe how bad I was. Sad thing was I didn't really realize how much weight I had put on. |
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Originally Posted By: Ryantsi2 Fuck, I still feel like a tub of lard, but looking at those I cant believe how bad I was. Sad thing was I didn't really realize how much weight I had put on. Put on since when? Do you have pics of yourself before the weight gain? |
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Nothing shirtless I dont think. I was down to 185 about 3 years ago but with less muscle. I probably put on 30 pounds over the last year and a half. Started a new job that had me stressed out and working 100 hours a week, so no time for exercise or eating properly |
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Strong tri's but you uh...look a little less tan than your last pic |
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Euphoric looks like the guy that does tris and bis all damn day, dude this is it? What a retarded picture, lol..aw fuck thanks for the laugh man. Seriously though, nice calves LOL |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Euphoric looks like the guy that does tris and bis all damn day, dude this is it? What a retarded picture, lol..aw fuck thanks for the laugh man. Seriously though, nice calves LOL ahhh, doesnt that feel better now. awe you got it out. but thats all you got? weeaaaaaaaaakkk.. sorry its not a pic of me standing in front of my dirty mirror getting my swerve on. |
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Look now I've incorporated the mirror and your gay blurriness. |
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because I blurred myself out? but its ok, I know you dont have shit to say other than to make fun of the style of my photo... because an action shot involved in an actual sport is retarded... come on man, make fun of me |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Btw your diving form is horrible. heres some more horrible form you know i can count one hand how many times ive actually done a dedicated bicep workout(curls)... I rarely do tri extensions too... though the sport im involved in does include that motion....just a tiny little bit... common lewis make fun of ME |
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In all honesty you look pretty lean, not much mass at all but toned, and getting you riled up has lost most of its fun |
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6'1 195 in that pic fyi. too much mass is useless to me at this point. Ive also pointed out in many threads that I have chicken legs...though my quads are probably a step above chicken leg status, but not much. (and I do squats etc) figured youd wimp out on making fun of me |
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Your legs look like shit and your dive form sucks, that's pretty much what I have to say. |
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RyanTsi you need to start weight traning cause at 199 for 6'1" you look mad sloppy... you need to start adding some muscle mass, not get big, but i see nearly no muscle tone whatsoever... nice work on the weight loss, keep up the good work... |
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and Euphoric just post a pic already and be done with it... you could be Adonis, and still get ripped up here by a few guys... it's a lose / lose, but at least the stupidity would stop... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel RyanTsi you need to start weight traning cause at 199 for 6'1" you look mad sloppy... you need to start adding some muscle mass, not get big, but i see nearly no muscle tone whatsoever... nice work on the weight loss, keep up the good work... I know and I've been working on it. There is muscle there, its just buried under an inch of fat. My shoulders and back have come a long way already. Chest is my weakest link but I've hit a (shitty) plateau that I cant seem to get past |
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no offense, but you're the 2nd or 3rd guy on this board to recently say they have muscle burried under "there" (fat).. yet i can clearly see that's not the case.. i look a world different sub-200lbs at 6'.. should work hard in the weight room! |
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well obviously he has muscle under there.... and i did post a pic diezel :p |
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i hate to say it but your arms look pretty legit man. i can understand not carrying a ton of mass as a swimmer. wait, I'm complimenting euphoric?!?! i feel like im in the twilight zone. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric you know i can count one hand how many times ive actually done a dedicated bicep workout(curls)... I rarely do tri extensions too... You are just genetically gifted, I hope to look like you one day. The next picture you post, can you show us one of you just in a straight up speedo, i'd like to get a better look at your package hot stuff. |
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Originally Posted By: ArtVandelay Naw ngga, compound lifts, they work the smaller arm muscles too! Pull-ups,rows for bi's bench/mil/pushups for tris pretty much! and there are some chubby folk around ... as for a speedo pic, well that is a speedo... lol, but one that you are thinking of... i havent worn a suit like that in a long time. sorry |
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there arent many... and no they arent faster.... like anything there are some athletes who have less than perfect diets so they suffer a bit... so many factors go into it.. even the track/cross country team has some exceptions...(chubbier than they should be) |
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Do you have your picture in high-res for my windows background? |
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even better i can come to your place |
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I have a Fathead poster of Euphoric hanging up in my bedroom. http://www.fathead.com |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric even better i can come to your place I am all oiled up and have a bucket of soapy frogs. |
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Updated pic taken today: I used different lighting which is while I'm all pale . |
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<- wish i had your abs. my chest is a little bigger and our arms are a toss up. how tall are you again? looking ripped man, keep it up! |
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Originally Posted By: DWalkCCSN <- wish i had your abs. my chest is a little bigger and our arms are a toss up. how tall are you again? looking ripped man, keep it up! Thanks man. 6'3" 194 lbs |
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dun dun dun...another one.. it is 2 yrs old though... im a bit more cut now. |
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lols 2 years old, why even post it? "i'm more cut now" If you were you wouldn't be posting 2 year old pictures! Here is on of me from a few years ago, i've put on a bit of muscle since though. |
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lol butthurt much.. i posted it cause i found it on my computer. i dont have any shots from the last few months.... oh nooessss. Im pretty much identical to that pic thats why its relevant. its not like i went from deisel to wolfsburg status...ive stayed virtually the same over the last couple of years. I couldve easily not said anything ... cry cry cry. nice quads btw |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric lol butthurt much.. lols not at all, I just thought it was funny, plus I needed an excuse to post my picture of how awesome I look in speedos. |
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Bacne?!?! ROIDS!!!!! |
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i dun gots bacne y0. the odd pimple sure...but not bacne that would be pretty weaksauce if i was juicing |
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Holy fuck I'm fat But on the plus side I used to be a lot fatter. Gross lol. I'f I just dropped the 20 beer or so a week I continue to drink I'd be set. |
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did you make the same post like 2 pgs ago ? drop the 20(twenty wtf) a week y0. |
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Same current pics, just more graphic pics of my fatness I stumbled across. I dont want to stop drinking and I'm not going to any time soon. Im just going to work harder in the gym and add some cardio/HIIT. The above changes are without any real cardio other than a 5 minute warm up run 5 days a week |
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Originally Posted By: Ryantsi2 I dont want to stop drinking and I'm not going to any time soon. Well hey if you wanna stay fat you're doing us skinny guys a favor. |
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Looks like he's doing a pretty good job cutting weight. Ryan, try cutting back to 10/week for a month and see how you like the results. |
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I don't drink at all during the week, but I usually pick up a 12 pack to kill over the weekend and go out pretty hardcore at least one night on the weekend. I realize that if I ever want to get really lean I will have to quit/severely cut back the booze. However at this point I'm still dropping 2lbs a week or so. No sense in improving the way I look if I cant enjoy it. |
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Right on, man. Keep up the good work. |
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as long as you're seeing results that make you happy then do whatever you like... drinking 20 beers a week is bad for you on alot of levels... but different strokes for different folks... |
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awe, ryan took my thunder with the new page |
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Nice improvements Ryan! You should cut out that damn beer though Here is my results from doing P90x last year. Notice the gashes on my left leg from deadlift. I've since corrected form a bit and started wrapping that leg so now I am down to some minor scars remaining: In December I started doing some weird High Frequency training thing which I realized after about almost 2 months was way too advanced for me. I then began Madcow 5x5 in February and love it so far. Nothing too impressive, but for an old guy not bad I guess haha! Current: |
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I was gonna say the same thing. Reminds me of this Good show. |
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Thanks guys, it's a start I guess! |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Thanks guys, it's a start I guess! |
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You look like you can fly! But srsly, nice job dude! |
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I started at 189 or so and up to 205 now, but I didn't start to really put on weight until about 2 months in. I actually went down to 187 or so at 1st. A little over 5 month progress: |
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How old are you mrnismo? |
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Originally Posted By: Solara5s I started at 189 That first picture you're 189? How tall are you? |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: Solara5s I started at 189 That first picture you're 189? How tall are you? 6' 4" |
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Originally Posted By: toothy How old are you mrnismo? I'll be 36 in July. Not as much free testosterone floating around as there used to be in this old man :-) |
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Originally Posted By: Solara5s I started at 189 or so and up to 205 now, but I didn't start to really put on weight until about 2 months in. I actually went down to 187 or so at 1st. Very nice job man, some good size gains there. Cut back down to 195 or so for the summer and you'll be looking ripped. |
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My attempt at losing weight...or lack thereof |
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Originally Posted By: Jindun .... My attempt at losing weight...or lack thereof Damn dude, you definitely have the foundation of a nice v-taper going on. Great shoulder shape and size and good arms. Just need to get that waist cleaned up a bit which of course is one of the hardest things to do. But looking very good man! |
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Okay, it's been a while since I have posted pics, so I will throw up a few for comparison. I know I am far from CSi standards, but I am pretty damn happy with my progress so far. I have lost a ton of weight since I started and my body fat has gone down substantially. Be kind. Puleeeze. I sensitive.... Beginning of December (after 2 1/2 months with my trainer) Today |
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Originally Posted By: Dahlia Okay, it's been a while since I have posted pics, so I will throw up a few for comparison. I know I am far from CSi standards, but I am pretty damn happy with my progress so far. I have lost a ton of weight since I started and my body fat has gone down substantially. Be kind. Puleeeze. I sensitive.... Beginning of December (after 2 1/2 months with my trainer) Today Would hit! Both pics for what its worth! |
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Originally Posted By: Dahlia Okay, it's been a while since I have posted pics, so I will throw up a few for comparison. I know I am far from CSi standards, but I am pretty damn happy with my progress so far. I have lost a ton of weight since I started and my body fat has gone down substantially. Be kind. Puleeeze. I sensitive.... Beginning of December (after 2 1/2 months with my trainer) You should be damn happy, that is some great progress since December. Really lost a lot of that 'goo' around the mid-section and tightening up nicely. Keep it up! And yes, would hit too but only the second pic |
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Keep up the good work, Dahlia! |
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Thanks guys I still have lots of work to do, but it's nice to see the progress and know that all of the time and effort I am putting in is actually paying off! |
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Here's a new pic. Haven't done much running or lifting in the past month and a half, but I've been eating pretty damn clean for the most part at least. |
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Nice, looking lean dude -- I guess you're prepped for summer already huh LOL! |
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Took this today. Ever since I hurt my back a few weeks ago I've been taking it easy and basically just maintaining, but I should be able to get cut up for the summer and get my 8 pack again. 6'3" 195 lbs |
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I've been Bulking, thought I'd post this up. I'm around 195-200 INB4 Euphoric |
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Looking good Lewis...kinda hard to tell with the shitty pic (kidding) but your lats look like they are popping out well and you definitely stayed pretty low bodyfat for bulking. You gonna cut up for summer? If so you should be f'ing shredded by July! |
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I haven't been bulking. Just slowly getting bigger. This is me last week @ 181. |
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Looking real fit and strong dude! How tall are you again? |
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[/img] Last year, at 220lbs, now cutting weight and down to 206lbs. |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Looking good Lewis...kinda hard to tell with the shitty pic (kidding) but your lats look like they are popping out well and you definitely stayed pretty low bodyfat for bulking. You gonna cut up for summer? If so you should be f'ing shredded by July! Ya, I broke my camerea all I have is the cell phone. I'm not sure if I'll do a cut, just keep doing what I'm doing. If I cut I'd probably drop down to like 185 or something and I don't want to weigh that, I keep the fat off with the running and I think it works well. Gtr-which one are you and what's your guys cycle like? |
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Originally Posted By: gtrcivic [/img] Last year, at 220lbs, now cutting weight and down to 206lbs. which one are you?> |
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i'm the asian guy on the left. Same tat as in the avatar:-) |
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how tall are you? 5'7? looking big Silock. lol you have to be one of the biggest soccer players ive ever seenn...for serious. lawls @ lewis. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric lawls @ lewis. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric looking big Silock. lol you have to be one of the biggest soccer players ive ever seenn...for serious. Speed and strength are the only things that allow me to keep up with the guys I play with. They're better technique-wise on the ball (not that I'm terrible, but those Brazilian dudes are flat out nuts with moves), but I can always beat them to loose balls and make up ground if they ever beat me. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric how tall are you? 5'7? looking big Silock. lol you have to be one of the biggest soccer players ive ever seenn...for serious. lawls @ lewis. ZOMG POST YOUR PICTURE! |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric how tall are you? 5'7? Not sure if this question was for me? But I'm 6'0 tall. Buddies are 5'11 and 5'9 |
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umm i know how tall i am, so not sure what point you're trying to make. You can see in the shoulder height as a measuring stick...i'm tallest, buddy in the middle is next and buddy on the right is shortest... do i need to stand and take a pic next to a 7-11 door to prove my height?:-) |
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I believe ya! That's a pretty tall bitch then tho! fwiw I'm about 6'6''+ according to most convenience stores lol |
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Yeah she is amazon and got the FFs to go with her height. |
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from working out last night. developing better stomach muscles and slowly, very slowly developing a chest(been off of whey for two weeks...shit got expensive) |
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Not bad at all dude. I hear the ladies love the waist V or 'Adonis Belt' which you have going on. Keep it up! |
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bulking, bulking, bulking. started at about 245lbs sitting at 218 right now. yes I'm dropping weight while bulking, half ass dieting while using my fat to burn off as energy. numbers. bench - 165x6 (weak i know, it goes up like 2.5-5 pounds every week.) shoulder press - 190x6 seated hammer rows - 250x6 (per arm) seated cable rows - 275x6 upright rows - 200x6 curls - 200x3 palm down curls - 170x6 cable pull downs (like pull ups I guess) 160x6 (still weak here) Not doing a lot of squats or power cleans, I should be but my workout partner has a bum knee, so we so the seated squat thing I did 12 plates 5 times until my neck felt like it was going to pop. each rep knee's touched my chest. reverse hack squat - 120lbs x 6 (it's not easy) hamstring curls - 160x6 leg extensions - 180x6 (this is where i tweaked my ankle) calf raises or extensions whatever 300x12 I'm happy with the strength I am gaining, I by far do not look like I am buff obviously because I'm a sloth. But my girlfriend keeps telling me how much smaller I am yada ya. So it helps motivate me. I need to switch up my routine, anyone have any recommendations? I don't think I'm really doing anything to shock the memory at this point. Been doing the same routine since march. |
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6'3" 196 lbs After having fucked up my back nearly 10 weeks ago I'm still taking it easy on lifts utilizing it. Bench: 225x3 I'm doing a 5v5 clean and press crossfit style workout at 135 lbs, combined with 5v5 pullups, and 5v5 front squats at 165 until I can really strengthen my lower back and start adding the weight back on. Before my injury I was deadlifting 405x5 and squatting 315x5. Slow and steady wins the race, I don't want to fuck this up again. |
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Toothy-Wish I could get abs like that, nice job bro |
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Originally Posted By: RoidRage As always, a fitness post from you draws from me quite simply why I don't even post on here anymore. |
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damn, so most of everyone from back in the day still here |
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The pics 137's posted recently abotu a road trip show him WAY leaner than those pre-pics. Keep up the good work Wayne, fuck little skinny kids opinions. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Originally Posted By: RoidRage As always, a fitness post from you draws from me quite simply why I don't even post on here anymore. Honestly, the lifts you list and your "bulking" plan made me say WTF out-loud. You should/could and would have been jacked by now if you'd follow advice. I don't get it. I know you're all about "your way" but your burger king approach to this shit has yielded you no results. The day you start over and really want to get in shape is the day I send you diet and lifting plans via PM. |
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Everyone is different... I have acid reflux, I don't like to eat a shitload of food or load up on calories and protein. Those pics were taken after breakfast and some coffee after my morning gym session. I'm steady at 218-225. I haven't been doing any cardio to be honest, my roommate is on some mission to have a dick measuring contest with our old weight lifting roommate so he avoids cardio like the plague. I have to go to the gym twice a day just to get my cardio in because he's a big dude. Needless to say, at the weight I am at, I fit into all of my old smaller clothes, although the lovehandles leave leaps and bounds of progress ahead. I seriously think without crossfit training implemented into my routine somehow, it's not going to burn itself off. I want to do deads and power cleans, but the dude I lift with has a fucking plastic knee. So he refuses and I have to go with someone else... So rarely do I get a good olympic lift day in. like I said. I'll continue doing what I do and pop in every 2 months to post progress otherwise I could care less what you especially have to say. bro. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 I don't like to eat a shitload of food or load up on calories Pics say otherwise Just busting your balls, dude. If you're losing weight, then congrats. I just can't honestly tell a difference in those pics and the ones I saw last. |
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You don't need a partner AT ALL for Deads or Squats. Fuck that guy and his pussy workout. You do what you do while he does his pussified workout. Seriously. |
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I've made a bit of progress lately. Down to about 195 or so from 235. Been adding in a lot of olympic lifts lately and I've been running about 20k a week. Pounds should starting coming off again now that I've added in some cardio. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 I'll continue doing what I do and pop in every 2 months to post progress otherwise I could care less what you especially have to say. bro. This is a fitness forum. A lot of fitness heads in here that know their stuff and actually lead a life semi-dedicated to lifting and being in shape. You basically spit in the face of that. You make fitness blogs and fitness posts and blah blah blah 2 page fucking post about all the bull-shit retarded shit you've been doing. and none of it is even CLOSE to being how you do it. I swear to god, I could eat ice cream and candy for the next 6 months get fucking fat, post about it and then get jacked again before you can even find your dick. |
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You're making serious progress. Another few months and you'll be ripped, keep it up. |
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Thanks guys. I'm about to start a creatine cycle too so I'll be taking pics more frequently and charting everything down for the next 6 weeks. I've never taken creatine before. |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 The pics 137's posted recently abotu a road trip show him WAY leaner than those pre-pics. Keep up the good work Wayne, fuck little skinny kids opinions. sorry, but you guys can try banding together but its not going to change the fct you are fat, nor will it change the opinions in here. fyi im 195. |
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186lbs as of this morning. Still trying to cut down to sub 180. I've been doing some P90x (yoga/abs) to see if it'll help me. So far the short term results have been positive. |
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Originally Posted By: RoidRage Originally Posted By: 137 I'll continue doing what I do and pop in every 2 months to post progress otherwise I could care less what you especially have to say. bro. Yeah, let me go ahead and listen to what you have to say for advice... lulz. Quote: I'll continue to point out what a fat-ass you are everytime you make one of these retarded ass posts. Have you been to out there lately, this guy roid rage makes these videos of jumping on unset blocks for 20 bucks. He's calling my posts retarded. It's a fitness thread, I posted a subject related reply to it. Because I'm not paper thin with a square chest chiseled arms, and veins all over me. My contribution was retarded... Got it. Makes total sense. Quote: You have the worst excuses ever. You also come up with fucking bull-shit non-stop. Remember when you were "Training" those dudes? yeah I don't do deads and squats all the time, wow. My workout's are flawed. Joeyballs probably does legs like once a month, you ever see his legs? granted I don't have his body to even barter why I'm defending that stance on things. say what you want. Quote: This is a fitness forum. A lot of fitness heads in here that know their stuff and actually lead a life semi-dedicated to lifting and being in shape. You basically spit in the face of that. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I'm sorry where have I spit in anyones face regarding that. I said I need to switch up my routine, anyone have any suggestions, you call me a fatass, and do this. and call that a reply and suggestions. Or say I'm not worthy for your advice because I lost weight, gained it back and then some and am working to lose it again. And you mock me for it. So fuck you in short... It's that simple. Quote: You make fitness blogs and fitness posts and blah blah blah 2 page fucking post about all the bull-shit retarded shit you've been doing. and none of it is even CLOSE to being how you do it. Seriously what the fuck are you talking about? |
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i dunno, but 137 you come off as having some weird sort of attention disorder... its like you love posting fat pics of yourself and say you are aiming for x goal...but then you dont do it/do it half assed, dont eat well etc...have excuses... gain some more weight...then come back and repeat the process ..over and over and over. I think you just like blabbing about all this stuff and are not actually into it really. |
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The proof is in the pudding. The proof is that Wayne still looks like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. If he were serious, he would have been skinny again by now. Wayne, how long has it been since you started? It seems like it's been 2 years. I think you need to ask yourself if you're really serious about this or not, because you're not committed. You DO make excuses (ie I don't do this exercise because my workout partner doesn't, etc.). It's been long enough that if you REALLY wanted to be thin, you would be by now. What happened to the old Wayne that was all "I'm going to show that bitch of an ex-wife what's up?" THAT guy was motivated. You just don't have that spark that people who are serious about losing weight have. I suggest you find it before you wake up and find that you're 55 and twice the weight you are now. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Originally Posted By: RoidRage Originally Posted By: 137 I'll continue doing what I do and pop in every 2 months to post progress otherwise I could care less what you especially have to say. bro. Yeah, let me go ahead and listen to what you have to say for advice... lulz. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 The pics 137's posted recently abotu a road trip show him WAY leaner than those pre-pics. Keep up the good work Wayne, fuck little skinny kids opinions. sorry, but you guys can try banding together but its not going to change the fct you are fat, nor will it change the opinions in here. fyi im 195. Great post man. |
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Originally Posted By: Jindun 186lbs as of this morning. Still trying to cut down to sub 180. I've been doing some P90x (yoga/abs) to see if it'll help me. So far the short term results have been positive. Shit man you're keeping good size on those arms and shoulders for your weight. I just got done with abRipperX myself and yep, it still hurts haha. |
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Good job man, definitely showing great progress since last pic post. |
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Hey 137, I don't agree with jumping all over someone and calling them fat but fuck I guess it's what people do around here. I haven't seen your pictures before so don't know if you have improved or not but props for posting anyway. Honestly though, from completely unbiased opinion cause I dont know you --- you did list an awful lot of excuses. I should know since I used lame excuses for 10 years as to why I couldn't get in shape. Most people do it and in your own mind they are legitimate but listen to others because lame excuses are never lame to the person giving them I decided to 'get in shape' last June. I was small AND fat at 180 pounds. Now I'm 178 pounds and still a skinny fuck but I'm better than I was last year and I will be better next year. |
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everyone has to start from somewhere.. I started at 110 lbs, 6'0 at 17yr old. Do i wish i was like my buddy who was 225lbs at 18 growing up/working on a farm and playing Varsity football during his freshman year in high school? And topping out at 285lbs in college? yeah, but after talking to him and the back problems he has had from carrying so much weight. NO. I would like to be at 225lbs now at my age and at 10-12% BF... |
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Here are my pics/short-term results Early April: After my somewhat "dirty" bulk @ 225 Last night: Close to 6 weeks into my cut @ 213 and back on creatine Front relaxed... Back (awkwardly) flexed... I'm really trying to preserve muscle during this cut. I lost too much mass last year. My weight loss will be slower but I'm experimenting with different approaches to targeting fat (not just weight) loss. |
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Looking good man. |
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Right on dude. How far down you planning to go? Seems around 200 you'll look shredded with good size still. |
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I don't have a weight goal. I was 195-200 last summer but that was after losing a lot of size and it was too skinny for my liking. Somewhere around 200 would be about right though, assuming I keep my mass up. |
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Damn man, lookin diesel. mrnismo - your core is out of control solid P90X - i love it but i hate it lol |
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Originally Posted By: gtrcivic everyone has to start from somewhere.. I started at 110 lbs, 6'0 at 17yr old. ... ... 110lbs? I know you may have been skinny...but i doubt you were that low. unless you looked like christan bale from the machinist my g/f is skinny @ 5'5 and thats what she weighs. i weighed about 155 @17 and i was a skinny dude. my friend who was almost dead(well he looked like it) was about 130. anyways, you cant compare a teen to an adult.. whats your cycle like now? |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric Originally Posted By: gtrcivic everyone has to start from somewhere.. I started at 110 lbs, 6'0 at 17yr old. ... ... 110lbs? I know you may have been skinny...but i doubt you were that low. unless you looked like christan bale from the machinist my g/f is skinny @ 5'5 and thats what she weighs. i weighed about 155 @17 and i was a skinny dude. my friend who was almost dead(well he looked like it) was about 130. anyways, you cant compare a teen to an adult.. whats your cycle like now? You really crack me up with your statements. I don't know how tall i am, don't know how much i weigh, etc, etc....I was so skinny that the nurse wouldn't give me immunization shots in my ass, cause it was not enough meat/fat on it. So i had to get them in my thighs. I looked like a jew in a nazi camp growing up. Here is my diet that i'm on for the rest of the summer. Yeah its boring but will get me to where i want to be. Mon Tues MEAL 1 (breakfast) 1 serving oatmeal 12 oz flank steak MEAL 2 4 oz tuna MEAL 3 (lunch) 10oz chicken 1 cup broccoli MEAL 4 large green salad 6oz white fish MEAL 5 (dinner) 10oz white fish 1 cup broccoli MEAL 6 6 egg whites Weds MEAL 1 (breakfast) 1 serving oatmeal 12 egg whites, 1 yolk MEAL 2 6 egg whites MEAL 3 (lunch) 10oz white fish 8 strips asparagus 3tablespoon flaxseed oil MEAL 4 2 tablespoons peanut butter MEAL 5 (dinner) 12oz flank steak 1 cup broccoli 8 strips asparagus 3 tablespoons flaxseed oil MEAL 6 6 egg whites Thurs MEAL 1 (breakfast) 1 serving oatmeal 12 egg whites, 1 yolk MEAL 2 6 egg whites MEAL 3 (lunch) 10oz chicken 8 strips asparagus 3 tablespoon flaxseed oil MEAL 4 large spinach and greens salad 3 tablespoons flaxseed oil MEAL 5 (dinner) 12oz white fish 1 cup broccoli 8 strips asparagus 3 tablespoons flaxseed oil MEAL 6 6 egg whites Friday MEAL 1 (breakfast) 1 serving oatmeal 8oz flank steak MEAL 2 4 egg whites MEAL 3 (lunch) 8oz flank steak 8 strips asparagus MEAL 4 8oz white fish MEAL 5 (dinner) eat out with sodium and carb MEAL 6 dry carbs and sodium (oatmeal, fries, salted crackers) peanut butter if needed Saturday MEAL 1 (breakfast) dry carbs sodium meal (crackers, fries, oatmeal) MEAL 2 4 egg whites MEAL 3 (lunch) 8oz flank steak 8 strips asparagus MEAL 4 8oz white fish MEAL 5 (dinner) eat out with sodium and carb MEAL 6 dry carbs and sodium (oatmeal, fries, salted crackers) peanut butter if needed Sunday MEAL 1 (breakfast) dry carbs sodium meal (crackers, fries, oatmeal) MEAL 2 4 egg whites MEAL 3 (lunch) 8oz flank steak 8 strips asparagus MEAL 4 8oz white fish MEAL 5 (dinner) eat out with sodium and carb MEAL 6 dry carbs and sodium (oatmeal, fries, salted crackers) peanut butter if needed Pre workout PM 2 redline 8 pump tech 2 multi minerals 2 scoops protein shake 2 tablespoons peanut butter Post workout: 2 scoops protein shake 1 gram glutamine 1 serving bcaa Dinner/bedtime 1000 mg vitamin c 1 serving zinc |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH eating right is expensive Not necessarily. You don't need 'steak'. Substitute lean red meat for the steak and your're still good. |
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Originally Posted By: toothy Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH eating right is expensive Not necessarily. You don't need 'steak'. Substitute lean red meat for the steak and your're still good. Goddamn right! Lean ground beef is like $2/pound at Sams Club. Mix that shit up with Long Grain brown rice and you have a LOT of protein and complex carbs for dollars per day. Maybe eating right if you are a very picky eater is expensive. Lucky for me I came out of the trailer park so I can eat healthy for very cheap haha. And gtrcivic, that meal plan looks like that of a big dude who pays strict attention to what he eats which I think is exactly what you are |
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lots of people bs what "they used to be" ...or simply forget. i seriously doubt you were 110lbs. but whatever mang. eating right isnt that bad....it is if you buy expensive steak all the time. but that diet would be horrible for anyone else doing any kind of activity besides weights. whats your cycle like? |
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Flaxseed oil sucks. Either eat milled flax seeds with the husk for the fiber, or ditch the oil completely. Fish oil > Flaxseed oil in every way possible. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric lots of people bs what "they used to be" ...or simply forget. i seriously doubt you were 110lbs. but whatever mang. eating right isnt that bad....it is if you buy expensive steak all the time. but that diet would be horrible for anyone else doing any kind of activity besides weights. whats your cycle like? lol, he isn't going to tell you. But as for the size thing I can legitmately tell you I was 6'4 150 lbs when I graduated high school I have a picture of it, not going to post here because of people like you, you candian cock lover. /e-hug Granted I know I'm not big, but it's great to see people that thought they were tough around me in HS, act like bitches around me. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric lots of people bs what "they used to be" ...or simply forget. i seriously doubt you were 110lbs. but whatever mang. eating right isnt that bad....it is if you buy expensive steak all the time. but that diet would be horrible for anyone else doing any kind of activity besides weights. whats your cycle like? IGNORE button, since every thing i say you doubt or call bs on. Continue your swimming and i'll continue my workouts. I guess the diet i'm on is also horrible for running and muay thai. I'm sure my posts will help those get to where they want in their workouts (i've been that skinny dork/geek and know how it feels)vs your posts just criticizing and bashing people. |
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Supplements that i take are animal pak, LG Methyl 1-D, Ergopharm 1AD, Dark Matter, Nutrex volu-gro and creatine. Ive posted on other threads in here other stuff BCAA, potassium gluctanate, flaxseed pills,omega 3 pills. You don't necessarily need gear to make gains in the gym. Guess you being a swimmer has different agenda/goals than I as a weightlifter has. To each his own. I'm happy with the way i look and could care less about the way you look. I'll be 40 yo in 3 yrs so i may get on some HRT. Here is what i take all at once, since this is the answer you are looking for???? http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/catsteroids.htm Aldactone Anabolicum Vister Anadrol Andriol Anavar Arimidex Cheque Drops Clenbuterol Clomid / Nolvadex Cytomel Danatrol Deca-Durabolin Dianabol Equipoise Esiclene Finaplix Halotestin HCG Human Growth Hormone Insulin Lasix Laurabolin Masteron Megagrisevit Mono MENT Methandriol Methyltestosterone Metribolone Miotolan Nilevar Orabolin Parabolan Primobolan Proviron Stenbolone Steranabol Sustanon 250 Teslac Testosterone Cypionate Testosterone Enanthate Testosterone Propionate Testosterone Suspension Winstrol / Stromba |
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Can you send me some primo and winny? Throw in some hgh too? |
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no problem, i'll get my dr at South Beach Rejuvenation to give you a script for one of each. |
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psst hun, might want to clean the sand from your vag. andd ya that diet is shat for running....or anything requiring more than lifting weights.(Even then youll still be hurting compared to a properly balanced diet) sure you wont die, but its far from being optimal for those kinds of things. and ive helped more people in this forum(and the actual thread over the yrs) more than you ever will in here so diaf. |
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Didn't even know we had this damn forum! Sweet I'll add some pics 5'11" 190lbs in these. |
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Right on man, that looks like a good weight for you. Good show! |
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Originally Posted By: nitto002 Didn't even know we had this damn forum! Sweet I'll add some pics 5'11" 190lbs in these. |
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LoL Yup, and in those 5 years I've only added like 5 pounds of muscle. Pretty happy with where I'm at though, so I don't mind just trying to maintain. I do need to get some new pics though. Maybe I'll throw some up this weekend if I get a chance. |
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You should have heard me when I was hanging......"Take the fucking picture already!" |
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Well I was 165 lbs. when I graduated in '99. I'll have to throw up some before and afters. Never really lifted much in highschool being as I was a pitcher and didn't want to bulk up. I started lifting after I graduated. So about 5 years I guess. No steroids though, and I'm sure I could've gotten bigger had I really wanted to, but I'm always hesitant to bulk too much. I hate the bodyfat that comes with it! I do plan on doing a bulk cycle/routine here soon though. I'd like to get to 200 with the same bodyfat as I've got now. |
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Yeah yeah i'm fat gtfo blah blah blah. |
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haha 80... I'm just working on 30 right now. I'm at 210lbs |
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Originally Posted By: 137 haha 80... I'm just working on 30 right now. I'm at 210lbs There is no way you are 10 lbs more than me... 200lbs |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Yeah yeah i'm fat gtfo blah blah blah. you have potential to be jacked if you keep up with the lifting |
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you are down to 210 now 137? you look the same you did a couple weeks ago when you posted pics and were ...fat |
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Just a pic of the guns from last week. |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Just a pic of the guns from last week. fuck you and yo guns naugga |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric you are down to 210 now 137? you look the same you did a couple weeks ago when you posted pics and were ...fat at 216 now. sigh I said it fluctuates... |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH fuck you and yo guns naugga |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH fuck you and yo guns naugga bastid, you never sent me your workout plan` |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH Originally Posted By: Daron Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH fuck you and yo guns naugga bastid, you never sent me your workout plan` |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric everyone fluctuates to a point... if you fluctuate A LOT you are most likely eating shat food ... Probably so... I think i'm going to skimp on my next trip to teh grocery man and just get protein and mrp's I fucking hate eating food it takes too long. |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Just a pic of the guns from last week. Still waiting for more shirtless pics |
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Originally Posted By: Dahlia Still waiting for more shirtless pics Quid pro quo. |
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Originally Posted By: Dahlia Still waiting for more shirtless pics |
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just hit the big 1-4-0 (5'8"). will try for 150, as long as i dont lose any speed from it. i figure that would be joeyballsing it, as long as i can get the symmetry |
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Right on man, a physique to be proud of. |
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192 lbs yesterday, I took last week off mostly due to work and a few other reasons. Had a good week this week, but I've got to stabilize my diet, and get back to running. My original goal was to get below 200lbs and then down to 185. With where I'm at now I'm thinking 180 would put me at a good lean weight. Right now I'm carrying the weight around my belly and tits still (read beer)but its coming off. I'm standing in a weeding on august 8th, and I would like to hit 185 for that. We'll see. Edit: For referrence here is where I was exactly one year ago to the day. |
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2 years ago 6'3" 180 lbs Today 6'3" 200 lbs My next goal is to get to 205lbs, but lose just a little body fat. |
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Originally Posted By: Ryantsi2 192 lbs yesterday, I took last week off mostly due to work and a few other reasons. Had a good week this week, but I've got to stabilize my diet, and get back to running. My original goal was to get below 200lbs and then down to 185. With where I'm at now I'm thinking 180 would put me at a good lean weight. Right now I'm carrying the weight around my belly and tits still (read beer)but its coming off. I'm standing in a weeding on august 8th, and I would like to hit 185 for that. We'll see. Edit: For referrence here is where I was exactly one year ago to the day. Looking a lot better man. Your side profile looks relatively lean. Push yourself. If you want to lose that extra lbs it all comes down to your diet. Drop the beer/soda and the lbs will strip away. |
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Cool. It's good to see how 20lbs of quality mass can improve a physique. Good work! |
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A few years ago at 240-250ish Not so many years ago 230ish I think Last summer, post cut, 207 A week or so ago, 210-212ish. I've been slacking because I'm been swamped at work Gonna bulk something serious this winter. |
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Art, grow some Shoulders. You are lookin VERY thin. |
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arts physique is what i would be shooting for. im 6'2" and a flabby (but improving) 215. fucking diet is where i lack discepline and knowledge though. down from 240 though in one year and my bench is back over my body weight again. art does kinda look like the kid from malcome in the middle though, then youngest one.lol |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Art, grow some Shoulders. You are lookin VERY thin. I work my ass off all day sweating so I started dropping pounds, add a horrible diet and thats where I'm at. I mean, I'll still outlift you in everything and get more girls. holla. I'm gonna bulk this fall/winter |
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Originally Posted By: RoidRage Originally Posted By: Lewis Art, grow some Shoulders. You are lookin VERY thin. waa-waah. get back in the gym bitch |
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Originally Posted By: RoidRage Originally Posted By: Lewis Art, grow some Shoulders. You are lookin VERY thin. I work my ass off all day sweating so I started dropping pounds, add a horrible diet and thats where I'm at. I mean, I'll still outlift you in everything and get more girls. holla. I'm gonna bulk this fall/winter You will NEVER be able to get more girls then me. hollar. |
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My current progress: The most recent picture was taken this morning, after 2 days of a low carb/high water (2.5-3 gallons) diet. I continue this diet "phase" today and then tomorrow I'll "carb up." A week off next week and then in August I'll try to hit 10% bf (or lower) and get back on creatine. |
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Looking real ripped dude. You can't be much over %11 as it is so I'm sure you can get to %10 easily. |
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asshole. =( I wouldn't mind looking like your 5/20 pic. overhang 3-12-09 overhang as of this morning. |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Looking real ripped dude. You can't be much over %11 as it is so I'm sure you can get to %10 easily. Thanks man. I'll be working on it! |
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Jesus Christ Antness and Prophet.... you guys are shredded! Nice work! |
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Heres me.... a couple summers ago @ 225lbs Taken today @ 179lbs I still have a tiny chest and no bi's..... but i'm working on that. |
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congrats. you're on the same level of build where i am at. any progress is good progress |
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Holy shit dude, you must feel so much better and more energetic. I would never call you fat if you were still fat but goddamn you were fat LOL. Looking awesome now though so keep it up and you will never go back unless you choose to. |
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congrats man!! thats great progress. edit: maybe put a white box over your pecker in those pics to...lol |
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Great progress! You have to go through a few cut/bulk cycles to get them down. |
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Originally Posted By: gtrcivic damn, some people just shouldn't post pics! Why would you wear compression shorts while trying to show your leg muscle? I know, I know, all I do is hate on you 137. I'm just trying to help tho. |
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I hope to lose a few more pounds of fat and throw on a little more muscle and keep my weight around 175. I don't have much of a problem cutting weight; but building muscle + azn genetics = |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 My current progress: The most recent picture was taken this morning, after 2 days of a low carb/high water (2.5-3 gallons) diet. I continue this diet "phase" today and then tomorrow I'll "carb up." A week off next week and then in August I'll try to hit 10% bf (or lower) and get back on creatine. appears you gained some weight with that boil on your neck really though, that's phenomenal for two months. please share. |
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Hater! I started a stay-at-home job early June. I had NO excuse not to make progress. Eating what/when I needed, tracking my diet, etc etc all became more practical. |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 My current progress: The most recent picture was taken this morning, after 2 days of a low carb/high water (2.5-3 gallons) diet. I continue this diet "phase" today and then tomorrow I'll "carb up." A week off next week and then in August I'll try to hit 10% bf (or lower) and get back on creatine. congrats on the progress |
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Originally Posted By: toothy Originally Posted By: RichXKU Originally Posted By: Nephilim Originally Posted By: iamfob OP should post pics for motivation purpose (homo) |
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may 19th: 20 July: looks like i shouldnt have taken those three weeks off. it did benefit me in a way though. i found new exercises using resistance bands that make my work outs better and keeps my muscles from getting used to the routine(did that come out right??) |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH may 19th: 20 July: looks like i shouldnt have taken those three weeks off. it did benefit me in a way though. i found new exercises using resistance bands that make my work outs better and keeps my muscles from getting used to the routine(did that come out right??) good job. just start eating everything in sight and keep lifting heavy. you already have low bf%. |
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Just starting today, here's what i'm working with. Gym tonight. [img][/img] |
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I snapped a few pics, but I never took any pictures when I first started lifting in january, so they really dont mean much |
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3rd month of lifting complete i was a little disappointed that the difference only shows up as a little thicker overall so here's an animated gif after a month of increasing my calorie intake by 500-1000 a day, only 2.8lb gain Before: 140.0lb / 11.5% Max Bench: 195 After: 142.8lb / 12.0% Max Bench: 220 |
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Originally Posted By: psychomantis Originally Posted By: toothy Originally Posted By: RichXKU Originally Posted By: Nephilim Originally Posted By: iamfob OP should post pics for motivation purpose (homo) been out of the game for around a year...Just start hitting it seriously for about a month now...Will post pix once i completely happy with my progress |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric still waiting for your pic jdm ...and still waiting for yours. |
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Originally Posted By: psychomantis Originally Posted By: Euphoric still waiting for your pic jdm ...and still waiting for yours. Yep |
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my back is popping after 17 sets of 5 pullups yesterday temporary weight 143lb / permanent height 5'8" |
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Damn. Some of you small lean guys sure cut up quick. I'm stuck calorie counting and meal planning to try and drop 2 pounds a week. Btw, my wife is 5'9" 129. Lol |
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5 min ago in my dirty ass mirror this was taken a couple of years ago i think... |
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One month left in my cut. I'm light now, but I'll be in Vegas this weekend, so I should plump up a bit. 6' 194lbs (morning) |
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Thanks all. I just got back from Vegas and have not done my grocery shopping for the week. I'm mentally over this cut, so this might be as good as it gets. I'll see if I can refocus for another 3-4 weeks. |
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Prophet-Post up if you decide to bulk and exactly what your lifting and eating routine will be. Please? |
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Originally Posted By: antness what are you trying to cut? You're right. I don't know Originally Posted By: Lewis Prophet-Post up if you decide to bulk and exactly what your lifting and eating routine will be. Please? Sure, but it won't be until early or mid-October most likely. |
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Maintain and maybe take an extended break before I bulk. |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 Maintain and maybe take an extended break before I bulk. extended break from lifting? |
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Yes - from lifting and the lifestyle in general. Mentally and physically I'm good, I just want to force myself to take a break longer than the 1-2 weekers I've taken over the past 2.5 years of the current stretch. |
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Thanks man, 50lbs down probably another 20 to go. |
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Michael post a full body shot /no homo |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Michael post a full body shot /no homo Not in full body shot territory yet. |
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Originally Posted By: RatZero This is the year of no excuses for me, I don't want to look good for 43, I want to look good. I've lost about 8 lbs now, made some considerable diet changes, and been working out religiously. I haven't had decent abs since the 80's, and that's my main target right now, the gut has to go. I'm 5'9" and 180 lbs, target is 175, with a considerable drop in body fat. 6 Month update: I got down in weight to high 160's, and have never felt better, and I'm lifting quite a bit heavier than I was 6 months ago. I've got from a tight fitting 34" jeans to 32", and they're not exactly snug. The one major change I made was upping how much water I drink in a day, I've easily doubled and it has had some positive results. I used to have joint pain, specifically knees, and that has all but gone away, who woulda thunk. For my body, a regular amount of water kept me slightly dehydrated, and it affected joints. Diet hasn't changed much, I work out 4x a week religiously, and drink less beer now, as I ride the motorcycle every chance I get. |
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Great work dud, you look like an in shape will ferrell! |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 Good job so far! What are your short and long-term goals? Realistically, I'd be happy to stay in my current shape. I'm 44, no interest in getting huge or anything, just working at not losing muscle mass or gaining fat that plague so many guys post 40. |
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Props on the before and after! Looks like the hard work paid off............keep it up! |
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Dude, you're pretty jacked for someone my age. Like, if you were my friend you'd probably be my 3rd most jacked/in shape friend. and most of my friends are 25 or younger keep up the good work |
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update: down to 170. ---------225lbs------------225 heavy lifting/bulk---------170 cut Now I just need to lose those last 5lbs around my waist, do a bit more abwork (still lacking detail and separation), add some moar upper chest, and get a tan. The progress continues..... |
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Awesome. Lemme tell you, those last %'s are tough. How lean are you trying to get? |
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Hopefully lean enough to turn my current 4-pack into a 6-pack lol |
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Great progress! Are you using any supps? You look like you're at the point to where a cutting agent might hurdle you over those last few pounds. |
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Heh, well good luck w/ that. 6-pack = sacrifice (for most, at least) |
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Here is my story.... No weight lifting, just good old BJJ/Submission Grappling. Took me 6-8 Months to loose the weight. I have been able to keep it off since then. Before - 206 Lbs After - 155 or so cutting weight for a grappling tournament - Low 150's |
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Originally Posted By: psychomantis update: down to 170. ---------225lbs------------225 heavy lifting/bulk---------170 cut Now I just need to lose those last 5lbs around my waist, do a bit more abwork (still lacking detail and separation), add some moar upper chest, and get a tan. The progress continues..... That shit is impressive. You can almost SEE the increase in confidence with just those pics. Seriously. |
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Awesome progress JSpeed..... you look like a completely new man! |
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Well, just finished up my summer 'cut' which raps up a year of getting back into it after basically 10 years of doing nothing but running here and there. I'm 6ft tall with the goal to someday be 185-195 and %9 bodyfat. Day 1 last June: End of P90x Round 2 which was December of last year. I had taken a month off in August and gained 8 pounds of fat but still came back ok: Started 'cutting' in April at about 181 pounds and ended 2 weeks ago at 167 pounds first thing in the morning. Bodyfat tested out at %9.4 which was almost exactly the same as it was last December but I am now around 5 pounds heavier: |
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Awesome cut nismo.... lookin chiseled! I love checking into this thread every once and awhile..... it helps keep me motivated. |
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wow mrnismo, your physique and progress are extremely impressive. You look freakin jacked in those pics, with super low body fat. Are you still doing p90x or what? |
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Originally Posted By: toothy wow mrnismo, your physique and progress are extremely impressive. You look freakin jacked in those pics, with super low body fat. Are you still doing p90x or what? Shit, I was honestly expecting a lot of 'you're too fucking skinny' comments so this is nice to hear! |
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STFU toothpick! J/K Your Lats are sick, mine are lacking |
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Alright guys..... just because its the beginning of fall doesn't mean you're allowed to slack! Stay with it! *motivation pic taken this morning* please excuse the messy tiny off-campus studio apt |
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Lookin solid! No reason you can't put muscle on that frame. My cut is over this week so I'll post a picture before I carb up (but unfortunately at my "flattest"). |
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Originally Posted By: Prophet925 Lookin solid! No reason you can't put muscle on that frame. Here's me, FWIW. I'm still hanging in there. |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: RichXKU Here's me, FWIW. I'm still hanging in there. Are you riding a segway? Yep, Honda HRX Self-propelled segway. Also, you have to walk behind it. |
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Damn, you know you're in good shape when you can clearly see the serratus muscle. Nice job dude! I remember your pictures from a long time ago cause you had some wicked quads. You still putting shape and size on your legs? |
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gettin there. I want to add 5 pounds of muscle (at 160 right now). My biggest issue has been trying to make my chest more flat. I been doing tons of incline, but I cant seem to get the growth I want on my upper pecs. Last week: year ago: |
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There are 3 major muscles in the chest area. The Pec Major Sternal, Pec Major Clavicular and Pec Minor. Of those 3, the Sternals are by far the largest. You're not likely to see any development in the upper Clavs until you've developed the sternal muscles more. The Clavs are about 1/4-1/5th the size of the sternals. Decline works both the clavs and the sternals, as well as everything the incline press works. Incline press just works the clavs. IMO, decline is superior to incline because it works more chest muscles and helps develop the chest much more. Your mileage may vary. But, you said yourself that incline isn't working for you. Try switching it to decline for a few months and see if that works better. Decline vs. Incline http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/PectoralSternal/DBDeclineBenchPress.html http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/PectoralClavicular/DBInclineBenchPress.html |
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hmm..good point. I'll try the decline see what happens. Just trying to get my chest bigger, and a bit more of a V shape, but at the same time I dont want too much. I think at this point I need to stick to what I have been doing, maybe try some weight gainer or just eat more, then cut once I start throwing up more weight. |
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good progress definitely. For something different, I am a big fan of weighted decline push ups. Throw some weight in a backpack, (put it on) and prop your feet up 30" to do push ups. Keep your back straight and try different positions with your hands to see which hits your upper chest better. I do 3x9 of these with about 105 lbs in the backpack, (though I'm probably switching that to 4x7). It slaughters your core too! I agree with eating more. It's winter... BULK!!! |
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Originally Posted By: HotHB hmm..good point. I'll try the decline see what happens. Just trying to get my chest bigger, and a bit more of a V shape, but at the same time I dont want too much. I think at this point I need to stick to what I have been doing, maybe try some weight gainer or just eat more, then cut once I start throwing up more weight. if you gym has them, try ring dips. it really hits the outer edge of your chest to create that V shape |
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No shirtless pics? Fail! /homo Nice 'stache, creeper. Looking good, though. |
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I am groin the moustache to raise money for cancer. Movember! This year the money is going to prostate cancer and the lance Armstrong foundation for teens with cancer. If you would like to donate or find out more go to the movember website and search my name, mike pitchford to bring up my donation page. |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 I am groin the moustache to raise money for cancer. Movember! This year the money is going to prostate cancer and the lance Armstrong foundation for teens with cancer. If you would like to donate or find out more go to the movember website and search my name, mike pitchford to bring up my donation page. ahh. my bad |
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Originally Posted By: toothy your wrist looks so small in comparison to your arm in the second pic |
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Damn you're a big dude. Tris looking massive. Fortunate for you you're so big or you'd probably get your ass kicked with that moustache |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Damn you're a big dude. Tris looking massive. Fortunate for you you're so big or you'd probably get your ass kicked with that moustache |
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Starting my winter bulk this monday. Right now I'm 6'3" 198 lbs and I'm hoping to add 10 lbs this winter. These pics will serve as my before pics. Now to stuff my face... |
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I've been bulking myself, abs are about gone lol |
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Def some motivation in here! I am to insecure of posting pics of my self I am trying to get a better build for my fat ass though.. |
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as of last week still have to work on tightening things up a bit more |
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Toothy you are f'ing jacked man! Another 10 pounds is a great goal especially if you can keep it all when you slim back down after winter. |
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Looking real tight already dude. You've had some issues but looks like you are back on track. |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Looking real tight already dude. You've had some issues but looks like you are back on track. still not happy with my current build. still hovering around 175 and i want to get up to at least 190-195. this bulking the correct way is murder |
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Let's arm wrestle! |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 Let's arm wrestle! dude, your tri's resemble my thighs |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH as of last week still have to work on tightening things up a bit more a black man gains muscle after starting to eat more than 800 calories while lifting weights this and other shocking stories tonight at 11 |
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dude, i've sooo stopped that shit. i'm up to 2500 calories a day. |
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He's saying "you people"(lol at my own intentional funny) are gifted genetically. |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 He's saying "you people"(lol at my own intentional funny) are gifted genetically. i kno. how have you been dude |
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Alright, eating too much, drinking too often but lifting a ton so staying around the same weight. When wifey has the baby I will diet hard again. |
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so, how do we know that is really you?? |
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Posted in the other OT thread. Just took these. Ignore my dirty mirror. Not flexed... Flexed... 5'11", 180. |
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Wicked core dude! I can't wait to be done with the 5x5 so I can start doing the core routine you posted. Where are the pics of your oversized quads? |
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Yeah, I didn't post those pics because I am wearing bright blue underwear As for the core (thanks btw), the thing that really has me amazed is how solid my lower abs are. I don't know what the muscle is called right above my pelvis, but you can see it sticking out in the pic. It's like a fucking rock on both sides. At first I thought I was getting some fat build up there, but it was just that muscle starting to stick out. |
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once again broseph, looking riiiiippped |
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taken this morning. 5'10" @ 190lbs for reference, me in the summer of 2007 |
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Damn!!! Nice job dude. Gotta be at least 40 pound difference right? Look like whole different person. |
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Originally Posted By: LuckyRVA taken this morning. 5'10" @ 190lbs for reference, me in the summer of 2007 Looking solid dude. Much manlier looking! |
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Thanks guys. Originally Posted By: mrnismo Damn!!! Nice job dude. Gotta be at least 40 pound difference right? Look like whole different person. Yeah spot on, I weighed about 155/160lbs 2.5 years ago (190lbs now). I never realized how scrawny I looked until I look back at old pictures. |
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Thanks Duc. Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 Looking solid dude. Much manlier looking! It's all in the beard. |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 Looking solid dude. Much manlier looking! +1 Looking solid and a great base to build upon. |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Posted in the other OT thread. Just took these. Ignore my dirty mirror. Not flexed... Your 2 upper "rows" of abdominals are exactly like mine, unsymmetrical. I've never really noticed it that bad on anyone else, thought I was the only genetic freak. |
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Bro, god damn. good fucking work. |
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Thanks brah |
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These pics are old (Sep) but here are the results of my "cut." Currently bulking, but will probably mini-cut late-January. My priorities are to bring up my upper chest and continue widening my lats. Overall, I just wanna keep getting thicker and filling out my frame. Lastly, keep my waist down this time around. |
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I think the three biggest asians in the entire world are all in this thread. good shit prophet |
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Originally Posted By: LuckyRVA taken this morning. 5'10" @ 190lbs for reference, me in the summer of 2007 Maybe it's the beard, but your face looks a lot fatter now. Must be the angle. Good work on the rest, though! |
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Nice work, Prophet! |
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Alright I've been inspired to get jacked again, thanks guys |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Originally Posted By: LuckyRVA taken this morning. 5'10" @ 190lbs for reference, me in the summer of 2007 Maybe it's the beard, but your face looks a lot fatter now. Must be the angle. Good work on the rest, though! I could stand to lose 5 more lbs or so. My face is the first thing to get fat. |
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You need to combine the head of the first pic with the body of the second lol Still, excellent work on the muscles. |
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Damn Prophet, that back shot looks badass -- awesome waist to shoulder width ratio! |
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anyone else not going to take pics until spring? i've reached peak whiteness |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Damn Prophet, that back shot looks badass -- awesome waist to shoulder width ratio! Thanks. I've always had that "look." I should probably thank genetics for it. I wish I had pics of myself before I lifted but was at my full grown height so I could contrast the affect my working out has had. |
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back in the gym for me monday. i took all of this week off and i feel SHITTY |
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Originally Posted By: StateOfTheArt I think the three biggest asians in the entire world are all in this thread. good shit prophet |
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zomg pic from sept. lookin soft. still look the same right now. havent done much lately. off this season |
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how old are you? |
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im 26 now ive looked the same for yrs though. wasnt to worried about progress in mass or anything like that. was more concerned with performance. ive been slackin this yr though since im not competing right now. i was fit when i was younger but really didnt put on any mass until my early 20's. even now im not huge by any means. 6'1 195 fyi thanks for the kind words. |
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pictures from last week look at the guns baby....woo-hoo |
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and you wonder why that dude thought you were gay! ZING! The guns and shoulders look dramatically bigger than when we hung out broseph. Nice work. |
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you look bigger my mang, good shit!! |
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there are some jacked dudes in this thread.... I just skimmed the last few pages and am feeling a mix of motivated and embarrassed. I figure it is time to face my demons and just throw this out there though. before (yeah I am making a retarded face, but can you blame me?): 5 minutes ago: the current pic is totally unflexed. I took 3 deap breaths then pulled the trigger. I wanted it to be a real representation of my build because I don't walk around like a puffed up peacock all day. I know I am not nearly as jacked as you guys but I am working on it. |
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Originally Posted By: beefbox there are some jacked dudes in this thread.... I just skimmed the last few pages and am feeling a mix of motivated and embarrassed. I figure it is time to face my demons and just throw this out there though. before (yeah I am making a retarded face, but can you blame me?): 5 minutes ago: the current pic is totally unflexed. I took 3 deap breaths then pulled the trigger. I wanted it to be a real representation of my build because I don't walk around like a puffed up peacock all day. I know I am not nearly as jacked as you guys but I am working on it. Looking a lot better mate. Keep up the good work, those are some great numbers. |
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WTG Beefbox! Keep it up. |
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WOW, damn beefbox that's awesome progress! |
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Time to make my entrance in this thread. These were taken the other day after I was messing around doing bench for a little while, so I'm a little more pumped up than normal. Gotta work on getting my gut gone again...I gained a little weight over the holidays and it all went to my midsection For the record I'm 5'10", about 170... |
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Every time I see Art's pic I laugh (in a good way) because man that is a huge transformation. I never said it before I think, but good job bro! Were you able to maintain somewhat? I know you were going through some shit a while back. |
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way to go guys...i'm going to post up more pics in about two weeks. took three weeks off and just got started back again hard(heavy, heavy, light weekly cycle) |
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Originally Posted By: beefbox there are some jacked dudes in this thread.... I just skimmed the last few pages and am feeling a mix of motivated and embarrassed. I figure it is time to face my demons and just throw this out there though. before (yeah I am making a retarded face, but can you blame me?): 5 minutes ago: the current pic is totally unflexed. I took 3 deap breaths then pulled the trigger. I wanted it to be a real representation of my build because I don't walk around like a puffed up peacock all day. I know I am not nearly as jacked as you guys but I am working on it. That is crazy man. Good work! |
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door hangy shoe rack as seen on tv bitch! space savin like a mothafucka. |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 door hangy shoe rack as seen on tv bitch! space savin like a mothafucka. studio apartment living at its best playa. Originally Posted By: Euphoric gotta wear contacts/glasses to? shit you really are inferior Yes |
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Everyone in this thread = win! Keep it up... |
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Wow, damn dude you're really making some good progress. Can definitely tell you're putting on some muscle but not any fat. |
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Here is a pic of my lifting partner last week. He's dieting down for a bb show this summer. Went from 255 to 232 in the pics below. Yes uses PED. First pick 255lbs 5wks ago prior to starting cardio down to 232 lbs in next 2 pics.. |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Wow, damn dude you're really making some good progress. Can definitely tell you're putting on some muscle but not any fat. Thanks man - im hovering right around 160 lbs which is about where I want to be. Goal is to add 5 pounds of muscle. I want to fill out my chest more, because right now my lats are bigger than my pecs which is frustrating. Overall pleased with the progress I have made in the past 2 years. 2 years ago (prior to the huge collar bone scar): |
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Originally Posted By: gtrcivic Here is a pic of my lifting partner last week. He's dieting down for a bb show this summer. Went from 255 to 232 in the pics below. Yes uses PED. First pick 255lbs 5wks ago prior to starting cardio down to 232 lbs in next 2 pics.. Not my style, but impressive non the less... |
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Originally Posted By: HotHB Originally Posted By: gtrcivic Here is a pic of my lifting partner last week. He's dieting down for a bb show this summer. Went from 255 to 232 in the pics below. Yes uses PED. First pick 255lbs 5wks ago prior to starting cardio down to 232 lbs in next 2 pics.. Not my style, but impressive non the less... |
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Originally Posted By: GothicBlade How tall are you, HotHB? 5'10" |
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So I've been changing up my workouts a lot as of late and have been doing a lot of crossfit style stuff. I'm pretty happy with where I'm sittin at now. Ideally if I could drop the remaining excess fat I have and add 5lbs of muscle in the right places I would be at my ideal, but my motivation to do that isn't there atm. 6'2" 195lbs |
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You are hairy, like gorilla! |
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I might... keep posting! |
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Originally Posted By: Serendipitous I rock chest hair with pride. Ah, so you are part of the Sean Connery club too? |
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Originally Posted By: toothy Originally Posted By: Serendipitous I rock chest hair with pride. Ah, so you are part of the Sean Connery club too? Yesh. |
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Goddamn Toothy and Ant you guys are both looking real solid. Six pack in the winter? What a concept! |
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Antness, had no idea you were that jacked man. What is your height/weight/age? Congrats. |
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5'8" / 145lb / 26 body fat is 9-12% depending on how i measure it. haven't tried calipers yet. no veins popping out so definitely no lower than that. i was 138lb last May and started eating like a pig and lifting. i hit a wall at 145 and haven't been able to get over it. my goal would be to add 5-10lb more muscle this was in June, after 2 months of lifting, at 140lb: http://forums.clubsi.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3850041#Post3850041 |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric im not gigantor tall but im not 5'8. 6'1 fyi Ya that's short. How's the weather down there? |
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Originally Posted By: RedACR Damn Nigga! |
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Took some pics today. The lighting everywhere in my house sucks. It's either too bright, or too dark. Couldn't find the right place, even though I tried a couple of different ways. Blah. Updated pics. Duc-style, anti-stalker INCOMING! Couldn't do it totally Duc-style, though... no iPhone I hate the way my obliques look. It looks like love handles, but it's all muscle. It's from playing soccer so much, because you really rely on the obliques for hip turning and body positioning. Oh well. Not much I can really do about it, I suppose. Genetics are a bitch sometimes. |
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LOL no waxing here. I'm just not a hairy dude up top. My legs are like a gorilla, but my arms and chest just aren't very hairy at all. |
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Hopefully when I cut in a few months I can come close to that, ballin Drew. |
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I don't think I'll ever be able to really flatten them out, though, simply because of how much soccer play I. I'm a defender, so you spot up on the guy, and are constantly turning your hips while keeping the upper body relatively straight ahead. Puts a lot of pressure on the obliques, and they just get bigger and bigger because you work them so much. |
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Originally Posted By: RedACR Dude, you look awesome. That is my new goal. I used to work out to get huge, but now I want to get around your body fat percentage an be a little bit bigger. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric damn looks like youve put on some poundage thats the crazy thing, i've actually lost a few lbs thanx to running daily along with lifting, lots of core work and basketball. i eat like a horse and at 34 yrs old im pretty amazed that im still getting leaner. |
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Originally Posted By: LuckyRVA Past 3 weeks, taking in less calories (ie not snacking at night and less beer); have gone from 196 to 184. No cardio lol dude i have much respect for having the drive to change your body the way you have, congrats!! i've always been "in shape" so i know u def put work in!! |
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Originally Posted By: RedACR Originally Posted By: Euphoric damn looks like youve put on some poundage thats the crazy thing, i've actually lost a few lbs thanx to running daily along with lifting, lots of core work and basketball. i eat like a horse and at 34 yrs old im pretty amazed that im still getting leaner. |
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Here's an updated pic of me. Trying to get back into lifting. I have been running or playing basketball over the last couple months and haven't really hit the weights at all up until the last 2 weeks or so. |
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I'm just now getting back into the gym after too many months of long hours followed by mono. This thread gives me motivation though. Some of you guys are looking really good, lol jealousy. |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Damn man very solid looking physique. You stay pretty lean year round right? i don't try to stay lean. i eat like a pig. which seems to have improved my abs (there is slightly more fat on them, but the extra muscle makes up for it) and i'm 5'8" |
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Originally Posted By: Agent Orange All that from crossfit eh? How many times a week do you go? Supps? 5 days a week. no sups or vitamins, although i should. i'll hit 400 deadlift in the next couple months |
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Hey man I definitely meant 'stay lean' as a big compliment. The amount of weight you are lifting for your body weight is awesome plus you have the endurance to boot. Strength, endurance and agility? What is there not to like about staying lean. |
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Thanks for all the help Drew. Awaiting the hate. |
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NP, man. Sorry, I've been a bit out of contact. Been busy traveling. BTW, my wife picked up my phone and goes "Uh, honey . . . why are there a dozen pictures of half-naked men in your picture mail?" Me: "Was it Lewis?" Her: "Yeah." Me: :sigh: :facepalm: |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Thanks for all the help Drew. Awaiting the hate. lewis, what are you doing for lower abdominal work outs? great outcome since feb (few pages back) |
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uhg.. so worried about postin a pic of me up... very insecure. haha |
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Originally Posted By: shawnhpi Originally Posted By: Lewis Thanks for all the help Drew. Awaiting the hate. lewis, what are you doing for lower abdominal work outs? great outcome since feb (few pages back) Lookin awesome Brian! Giggity! Look at those abs! |
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Rock solid dude! You have as many shoes as my damn wife :-) |
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shawnhp- Planks, Supermans, Bird dogs, ab twists (forget the name), swiss ball mountain climbers. These are all per drew's website/suggestion...he knows his abs. Remember abs are made in the kitchen. I'm sure he'll help Dahlia- Thanks, wanna make out? mrnismo- I only wear about 4-5 of those. lol I need to give them away. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis shawnhp- Planks, Supermans, Bird dogs, ab twists (forget the name), swiss ball mountain climbers. These are all per drew's website/suggestion...he knows his abs. Remember abs are made in the kitchen. I'm sure he'll help Dahlia- Thanks, wanna make out? mrnismo- I only wear about 4-5 of those. lol I need to give them away. how long/often do you do these routines? Drew, any links you can post quick here? ab stuff of course. |
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Originally Posted By: antness learn to do this when you succeed you'll have sweet abs f that. I don't think I could ever. This guy/video still amazes me! He has a shit ton of core muscle! (breakdance related) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVEl9Kv9xv4&feature=fvw |
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Originally Posted By: shawnhpi Originally Posted By: Lewis shawnhp- Planks, Supermans, Bird dogs, ab twists (forget the name), swiss ball mountain climbers. These are all per drew's website/suggestion...he knows his abs. Remember abs are made in the kitchen. I'm sure he'll help Dahlia- Thanks, wanna make out? mrnismo- I only wear about 4-5 of those. lol I need to give them away. how long/often do you do these routines? Drew, any links you can post quick here? ab stuff of course. http://fitexcellence.com/2010/04/increase-your-power-part-1/ http://fitexcellence.com/2010/04/improve-your-power-part-2/ |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Originally Posted By: shawnhpi Originally Posted By: Lewis shawnhp- Planks, Supermans, Bird dogs, ab twists (forget the name), swiss ball mountain climbers. These are all per drew's website/suggestion...he knows his abs. Remember abs are made in the kitchen. I'm sure he'll help Dahlia- Thanks, wanna make out? mrnismo- I only wear about 4-5 of those. lol I need to give them away. how long/often do you do these routines? Drew, any links you can post quick here? ab stuff of course. http://fitexcellence.com/2010/04/increase-your-power-part-1/ http://fitexcellence.com/2010/04/improve-your-power-part-2/ Awesome links will read/watch/study! Thanks! I wont be able todo the first one listed, the twist thing as my gym does not have a free weight bar (I may have one in my basement though!). The superman/and bird one will be a tough one for me as I am not so flexible and having had a broken femur def. makes some a challenge but I will give it my all! I am also going to pick up one those exercise balls so I can do a lot of that @ home before bed! Also, now lets say I know my "core" is pretty strong, I know I have muscle there as some of it shows as I flex a little (mostly upper abs show) but still have belly fat. If I obv do cardio and cut down on the foods I eat (bad shit) and start to slim down, will this help to start to "show" better? |
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Cardio or not, it doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is eating less than you burn, however you burn it. BTW, just knowing you have muscles in your core doesn't make them strong. |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Cardio or not, it doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is eating less than you burn, however you burn it. BTW, just knowing you have muscles in your core doesn't make them strong. Ohh I know. I am pretty confident I do have a strong core. but right now I want it to show more |
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nothing currently except my normal routine of situps. but working with heavy stuff over the years has made an impact on it. i am not doubting you saying i don't as I don't know how to test this. i just feel like i have someone strong core. |
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Well . . . you'll see The good news is that it won't take a terribly long time for it to get stronger. Remember: The core is about stabilization, not moving. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Dahlia- Thanks, wanna make out? Don't have to ask me twice! |
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Slowly but surely progressing... don't know where the hell I'm looking, rofl. |
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Worst progression pics ever but Im still want to cut down a bit but keep the muscle. Taken in my elevator in my building haha. I have been eating wayy too much fast food and drinking too much beer. Cutting out all fast food, switching to water and skim milk for all drinks and for alcohol vodka/waters. Back to hitting the gym hard 4-5 times a week. This all just started up recently. 6ft1 192 lbs I think if Im at 187 but lean I will be pretty happy. |
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@ JeffOS69. Verrah nice. /Borat |
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Taken this morning. Weighing in at 193 lbs. |
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Originally Posted By: Daron Taken this morning. Weighing in at 193 lbs. pulled by the bucket |
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me circa 270 this past weekend it seems with riding i sit around 205-210 most of the time now - just trying to work on diet and get it at a steady 200 or even 190 for the record I'm 6'2" |
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Me, 2 weeks ago down 25 pounds from where I started: |
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I haven't posted up in a while so I'll play. Been doing crossfit on my own outside at the track or at a regular gym since the New Year, but I was lifting for about 2 years before that. 6'2" 195 lbs |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom Me, 2 weeks ago down 25 pounds from where I started: Nice dude, how many more pounds do you want to lose? |
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Originally Posted By: shamrok me circa 270 this past weekend it seems with riding i sit around 205-210 most of the time now - just trying to work on diet and get it at a steady 200 or even 190 for the record I'm 6'2" Was that a triathlon? |
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Good shit toothy, you are built a lot like I am. Tall with the long torso. |
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Originally Posted By: toothy Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom Me, 2 weeks ago down 25 pounds from where I started: Nice dude, how many more pounds do you want to lose? I'd be pretty content if I was to lose another 15 pounds or so. That would put me at 170, which I think would be a good balance. Who knows though....once my Ironman training starts to ramp up late this year, I could lose even more. |
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Studly! |
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That's pretty bad ass how did you build that core strength/learn how to do that? |
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Last 2 are called the human flag, comes out of gymnastics. |
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Since there are some race shots here's mine from earlier this month. I'm down to 160ish from 190ish. |
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Originally Posted By: bt0 Last 2 are called the human flag, comes out of gymnastics. And photoshop! |
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Originally Posted By: T.O.racer That's pretty bad ass how did you build that core strength/learn how to do that? My absolute favorite core exercise is Hanging Windshield Wipers. Here's a video of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvN7uGX5QP4 I'd do different variations of it (fast or VERY slow), do leg raises in a circular motion, and slow hanging full leg raises (feet over your head rather than stopping at waist height). Other than that, specifically for the flag pose, it was just practicing doing it over and over. It eventually becomes pretty easy and you could hold the pose for a long time |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Originally Posted By: bt0 Last 2 are called the human flag, comes out of gymnastics. And photoshop! I was gonna say that too. First one looks real. Last two look chopped! |
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2nd to last one looks weird, but if you look at the top of the sign you see it's a U shaped sign post, he also has the girls looking at him and his clothes hanging appropriately for being 90* from vertical. Arms look weird, but that's just the backlighting and everyone else has it too. |
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It's not sexy, but it's inspiration...Inspiration to get as far away from this body as possible... It's not a great angle because i'm leaning over to talk to my son, but you can see where I definitely need to lose some fat... I've really fallen off in the past 6 months Call this one of the "before" pics. |
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Originally Posted By: lessthanmike Since there are some race shots here's mine from earlier this month. I'm down to 160ish from 190ish. Woot...tattooed triathletes unite! |
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I haven't taken any pics or progress shots, but in short in May I was 5'11 and 165lbs. That has been my weight for YEARS, i have a fairly fast metabolism so I've never had issues with gaining weight. I've tried bulking up on multiple occassions, but it has been difficult. Now at 27 I suppose my metabolism has finally slowed down a bit and I did take my training seriously. April '10 July '10 In that pic I was about 190lbs, currently I am sitting at 200. I don't plan on cutting anytime soon. The weight definitely helps me in hockey, but I feel it when I play soccer. Ideally I want to be 200-210 lean, so I am probably looking to reach 220ish and then cut. Not sure how realistic that is as I am fairly content with my size now, but wouldn't mind more "thickness" |
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I'm a small dude; 5'8", 150 maybe....? |
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Shit, you don't LOOK small and aren't carrying any excessive weight and to me that's all that matters. |
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Thanks. I'm trying to put on some pounds but want to get as shredded as possible. |
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I should be ready to post mine here middle of Sept. That's when I'm scheduled to be finished with my cut. Progress has been good so far! |
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I leaned out a lot this summer from a lot of beach volleyball and not enough lifting. but it was just too much fun. 6"2' No idea what my weight is. |
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No shirtless pics haha but here I'm 193. I recent cut to 186 keeping muscle and bascially only getting rid of bad weight. Im 6ft1in - when I tell people I weight 186 they don't believe me usually lol. I have broad shoulders I guess. |
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Basically the same build as my buddy Tommy who got his act together a handful of months ago. Started to eat better and work out a ton. He has just about the same vitals as you. Nice work man! |
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Thanks - I went the opposite way than most. I was at 176-178 and stayed the same size so I upped my eating and weights and got much bigger. Problem was I put on some fat too so I cut that down and Im pretty happy (the pics were before I cut the fat - I went down 7lbs of mostly fat in 2 weeks with no real losses in strength. |
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-100lbs in 10.5 months. 10 more or so to go and I'll be pretty damn happy. Before/after |
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Jesus dude. Please at least tell me you do heavy deads, squats and benches. If you look like that from some curls and dumbell presses I'm going to fucking kill myself :-) |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Jesus dude. Please at least tell me you do heavy deads, squats and benches. If you look like that from some curls and dumbell presses I'm going to fucking kill myself :-) I do pretty heavy weight. I bench and squat but i don't do deads. I alternate weeks. One week I'll do really heavy weight where I can only do 6 to 8 reps. The next week I'll do lighter weight and go for 12-14 reps. I never do a weight that will throw off my form. If I can't do the workout proper then I go lighter. |
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why doesn't anyone at regular gyms do deadlifts? last time i was a member at a globogym, i saw a HUGE guy doing 315 for 2 rep sets. i thought it was a lot. now i work out w/ that for 5 reps at half his size. it gets easy really fast |
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[quote=antness]was involved in a drunk ab competition. think i won.. LOL, so you are THAT guy HAHA. Kidding man -- looking wicked! |
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Atta boy! Kicking ass and taking names -- I love those lo-carb Monsters :-) |
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Protein Creatine BCAA Glutamine |
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Well, no photos from this winter but in January I was 198 at %17 and now 171 %11 using same tester. Lighting was very favorable for this photo :-) |
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28 y/o 5'6" 140lbs I'm still not where I want to be, but I at least wanted to get a pic up of my progress: I still have the last few lbs of fat to lose so I can see my lower abs. Hopefully soon! (Don't ask, I don't know where I was looking! ) |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 28 y/o 5'6" 140lbs I'm still not where I want to be, but I at least wanted to get a pic up of my progress: I still have the last few lbs of fat to lose so I can see my lower abs. Hopefully soon! (Don't ask, I don't know where I was looking! ) T-Bag from Prison Break? |
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nice build cstyle holy fuck...140 at 5'8?? shit, the lowest i ever got was around 158 |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH nice build cstyle holy fuck...140 at 5'8?? shit, the lowest i ever got was around 158 Thanks man. If you're talking about me I'm 5'6" not 5'8". |
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1 year ago and current. -105lbs. XXL shirts to small, 20W jeans to 6 or 8 |
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Hottie. Now ou just need to ditch that fat dude. Oh wait.... Great job to both of you! |
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Originally Posted By: Krys 1 year ago and current. -105lbs. XXL shirts to small, 20W jeans to 6 or 8 phenomenal! |
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Originally Posted By: mrbeefhead Originally Posted By: Krys 1 year ago and current. -105lbs. XXL shirts to small, 20W jeans to 6 or 8 phenomenal! +! awesome works, I bet you feel great! |
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Originally Posted By: Krys 1 year ago and current. -105lbs. XXL shirts to small, 20W jeans to 6 or 8 wood plow now |
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Originally Posted By: Krys 1 year ago and current. -105lbs. XXL shirts to small, 20W jeans to 6 or 8 wow, nice work. |
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4 months and 45lbs lost and 7lbs back on (muscle). From 200 down to 155 and back to 162 currently. Not prepared for the shirtless pic yet, because all I have are small pecs and a straight stomach...nothing worth posting. I estimate about 14%BF now. |
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I might do before and after pics at some point if I can find decent after pics. I was 215 on Nov. 1, 2009. I got down as low as about 168 last July. A bike accident put an early kabosh on the road racing this year and I gained about five pounds back. I'm sitting around 172-173 right now. Would like to get down in the 165 range. I might try to cut some of it soon but it will certainly happen after I start training for racing again. Here's a pic from a cyclocross race - wasn't really competitive but did it for fun and to maintain some of my bike fitness during the offseason: |
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You've got a great build going on man. Eating is cheap if you want it to be and I'm not talking fucking top ramen. Go get yourself a $30 per year Sams Club membership and buy beef/chicken in bulk. Rice and beans are cheap as hell. NO reason you can't eat like a maniac for less than $10 a day and being a student I know you spend more than that on partying ;-) |
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It's about progress so lets keep that other bullshit in OT ;-) 45 lbs in 4 months is awesome especially if you really put on 7lbs of muscle at same time. Not doubting .. just saying wicked congrats if so man! |
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Thanks. Can't say for sure it's all muscle, only that I lost what I did and that I have gained what I have. My waist measurement is the same since 155 and my diet has been the same, with the addition of protein powder (80g daily). Started building in late Oct, pulling back on cardio. Could be 4lbs of muscle and 3lbs of fat for all I know. I have shirtless 200lb pics vs today, but I really don't care to post. As you can see from the clothed compare pics, I was heavy. |
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Who the fuck are you two again, and why are you so butthurt that you're cross forum cock sucking? Should I be sorry for making you this way? Please refresh my memory, insignificance finds it's way into my mental trashcan. BTW, not sure when I claimed to be an athlete. Methinks you're confusing people. |
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^ I don't think "little man" is a physical reference, genius. Originally Posted By: Euphoric typical ob1 bs. and i can think of many many many many many times you have claimed to be some superior athlete with amazing skillz.... when its clearly not the case. PS: Some of you are so funny, insecure and sad. Look at how you have been acting. lol built up tension and hate....breathe.... Grow up gentlemen. I won't continue this in this thread anymore. Feel free to continue... |
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For real. Just let people enjoy posting their progress. There's no reason to shit all over it when they're bettering themselves. Save the drama for OT. Nice work, dude. |
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Originally Posted By: Joeyballs Agreed. My apologies. more pics Joey. i need some more inspiration/motivation /nohomo |
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Nice progress OB. Now its time to start eating more protein & clean calories and lift HEAVY. |
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I will post finally since i have lost some weight. First pic was taken in Aug of 2010. At the time 5'7 prolly close to 195. This pic got me motivated to lose weight and work out. Now these were taken about 2 weeks ago at around 158-160. Went from a size 36 pants to 32's falling off my ass. Still have work to do but its a start. sorry about the crappy pics and i'm not ready to show my face her yet. |
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9 months of work resulting in +2lb and a cowboy hat. still cant gain weight to save my life. only up +0.5lb from my average weight in the past 16 months biggest gain has been in max rep muscle ups, from 2 to 12 reps |
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What's your stats again? Looking good regardless! |
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5'8 145# bench - unknown. calculated to 220# last time i benched. havent benched in 14 months, so probably less than 200# squat - 265# deadlift - 360# shoulder press - 160# april 2010 but havent been able to hit it again weighted strict pullup - 104# last summer |
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Dude, that's a really good job on fat loss for that period of time. You must have some lifting in your past or you're a lucky mofo because you have good size to you for having lost that much weight that quickly. Personally I think you have enough size to you that you can still afford to lose another 10-15 pounds and be well defined without being too skinny. |
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Ant you definitely look a little thicker throughout but maybe it's the lighting I don't know. You're strong as hell for your size and that's always my main goal anyway but another 5 pounds of muscle on your frame would kick ass. Start sucking down the olive oil holmes :-) |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Dude, that's a really good job on fat loss for that period of time. You must have some lifting in your past or you're a lucky mofo because you have good size to you for having lost that much weight that quickly. Personally I think you have enough size to you that you can still afford to lose another 10-15 pounds and be well defined without being too skinny. Thanks! Actually never really lifted before. Was 120 out of basic, just a skinny little guy, then went to germany and the weight just didn't stop. Worked out a little here and there but nothing much. So after i saw that pic i decided to change my life style. Nothing but eating well and working out. The only problem now is I think i tore something in my shoulder. can't do really too much chest or any shoulder presses. I have to limit my dips also. Right now just low weight and lots of reps. Oh well. Still working on a 6 pack, might take some time though. |
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Originally Posted By: justachillin2 Thanks! Actually never really lifted before. Was 120 out of basic, just a skinny little guy, then went to germany and the weight just didn't stop. Worked out a little here and there but nothing much. So after i saw that pic i decided to change my life style. Nothing but eating well and working out. The only problem now is I think i tore something in my shoulder. can't do really too much chest or any shoulder presses. I have to limit my dips also. Right now just low weight and lots of reps. Oh well. Still working on a 6 pack, might take some time though. dont wanna quote your pics post, so ill quote this one. great progress! |
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Originally Posted By: justachillin2 Originally Posted By: mrnismo Dude, that's a really good job on fat loss for that period of time. You must have some lifting in your past or you're a lucky mofo because you have good size to you for having lost that much weight that quickly. Personally I think you have enough size to you that you can still afford to lose another 10-15 pounds and be well defined without being too skinny. Thanks! Actually never really lifted before. Was 120 out of basic, just a skinny little guy, then went to germany and the weight just didn't stop. Worked out a little here and there but nothing much. So after i saw that pic i decided to change my life style. Nothing but eating well and working out. The only problem now is I think i tore something in my shoulder. can't do really too much chest or any shoulder presses. I have to limit my dips also. Right now just low weight and lots of reps. Oh well. Still working on a 6 pack, might take some time though. just do 1 arm kettlebell/dumbbell stuff for now |
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Parallel squats are for sissies. Got a friend to snap a couple of pics from my second to last working squat set this morning. I can see a couple of issues with my form, which is why I wanted the pics in the first place. Back and shoulders look good... feet are a bit too far apart. Oh, and yes, I'm working out in a hat. The heat was broken. Fucking cold up in that piece. |
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Damn you got the bar pretty high up on your neck, and your heels are coming off the ground at the bottom. No Bueno. You need a wider stance to compensate and make sure your knees go out at the bottom and not in. |
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You look beefier than I thought you would. I don't think your feet are too far apart (although you could try just outside of shoulder width, hard to tell from the angle), but you're definitely shifting your weight the wrong way. Look at your feet, they're both rolling inward. Try staying on your heels more and make sure your knees track over your toes (I personally like to toe out to almost 45 degrees.) I wonder if you have that same problem that a lot of people do where their knees collapse inward at the bottom of a squat? Do you ever do low-bar squats? /crossfit e-coach |
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Knees are definitely pointed out... they're following the toes. I've always found it easier to drive through the heels when my feet are a bit closer together, perhaps solely because I'm thinking more about it and concentrating on it (although, I just noticed that I change the angle of my feet when they get closer together, so that probably has something to do with it, too). Right now, they're wider than shoulder-width by about the width of my foot, hard to tell from that angle. My heels aren't coming up off the ground so much as rolling inward, so I'll try the suggestion to widen the stance, for sure. Maybe my stance is different for my heavy set. I wish I could have gotten pictures of that one, instead. Bar position feels good, though. I can't go lower with it, and it's definitely sitting below the neck. EDIT: Tried low-bar... just don't like it. Doesn't feel right. I'm glad I took the pictures, though. It's always good to see your form and what you need to correct, especially when you're working out by yourself. Form probably started out fine, but over time, you might end up changing it little by little and not ever notice. |
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i was taught to keep my thumb on top of the bar and wrists straight when squating, which is right? |
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It shouldn't matter, as long as you aren't using your wrists to support the weight. As it is, I'm pulling down on the bar with my arms to engage the lats. The entire weight of the bar is being supported on my back. Since I'm pulling down, I know that my wrists aren't being used to support the weight, but are actually helping to secure the bar in place. |
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ugh my flexibility is junk. its very hard for me to go that deep. id just fall over cause everything is wound up tight as fawk. you are looking extra thick in those pics compared to past ones. must be the camera lol you have good sized caves too! *no homo* dont say its from soccer lol. its your genetics |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Knees are definitely pointed out... they're following the toes. I've always found it easier to drive through the heels when my feet are a bit closer together, perhaps solely because I'm thinking more about it and concentrating on it (although, I just noticed that I change the angle of my feet when they get closer together, so that probably has something to do with it, too). Right now, they're wider than shoulder-width by about the width of my foot, hard to tell from that angle. My heels aren't coming up off the ground so much as rolling inward, so I'll try the suggestion to widen the stance, for sure. Maybe my stance is different for my heavy set. I wish I could have gotten pictures of that one, instead. You oughta have someone video it instead of just pictures. We do that sometimes at my gym for when you feel like you're doing something wrong but can't see yourself doing it to correct it. Or just when you know you're about to do something that looks badass Good luck with it! Quote: Bar position feels good, though. I can't go lower with it, and it's definitely sitting below the neck. EDIT: Tried low-bar... just don't like it. Doesn't feel right. It's definitely an odd feeling. I do like that it kinda forces you to lean forward a bit though so it's easier to engage your hips and hamstrings. But it's not for everyone. |
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I haven't updated in a while. Only down a few lbs since September, but better than gaining. Down about 105lbs. and yes, I know they are grainy. before for reference: Pretty cool news - got contacted to have my "success" story used and be paid for it. Signed disclosers and sent w9 and other paperwork in last week. I'll post about it once everything is final. |
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Originally Posted By: Silver Rocket This was taken about a week ago. no homo....but that's my goal |
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Ah hell, I'll update too: |
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Originally Posted By: Krys I haven't updated in a while. Only down a few lbs since September, but better than gaining. Down about 105lbs. and yes, I know they are grainy. before for reference: Pretty cool news - got contacted to have my "success" story used and be paid for it. Signed disclosers and sent w9 and other paperwork in last week. I'll post about it once everything is final. damn woman...get something back there in the trunk |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Ah hell, I'll update too: Damn dude...I feel like you're gonna jump out of the screen and roundhouse me Bruce Lee style. Lookin good. /alittlehomo |
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Ha. Thanks man. I appreciate it! |
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Lookin' good CStyles! |
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Thanks homie. Means a lot coming from the master. |
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I am master of nothing! You look way better than I do right now. |
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Whoa now. I wouldnt go that far. |
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Cstyle, Krys, Drew, you're all looking hot! (no homo since I included Krys). Drew I love the squat depth. Are you hitting that same depth at 315? You're ankles do look like they are rolling in but could be the picture. If they are though, just make sure you are 'spreading' the floor. I dont think you need to go any wider unless you want to but just making sure you are pushing outwards at the knees as well as the feet you'll be fine. |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Knees are definitely pointed out... they're following the toes. I've always found it easier to drive through the heels when my feet are a bit closer together, perhaps solely because I'm thinking more about it and concentrating on it (although, I just noticed that I change the angle of my feet when they get closer together, so that probably has something to do with it, too). Right now, they're wider than shoulder-width by about the width of my foot, hard to tell from that angle. My heels aren't coming up off the ground so much as rolling inward, so I'll try the suggestion to widen the stance, for sure. Maybe my stance is different for my heavy set. I wish I could have gotten pictures of that one, instead. Bar position feels good, though. I can't go lower with it, and it's definitely sitting below the neck. EDIT: Tried low-bar... just don't like it. Doesn't feel right. I'm glad I took the pictures, though. It's always good to see your form and what you need to correct, especially when you're working out by yourself. Form probably started out fine, but over time, you might end up changing it little by little and not ever notice. I thought I was doing squats the right way all these years then I see guys doing crossfit and they are touching ankles with their asses. I don't want to provide input like I know what the fuck I'm talking about, but I saw a few of this dudes videos before signing up and they post them all the time on my gyms blog. They really focus on you being technicians of movement more than trying to throw 5 plates and squat it half ass like a lot of people or worse wrong and fuck yourself up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU7Lqw1mmu8 he's got another video I can't find but he's showing you how to properly squat and stretching exercises to increase your depth and explain how form like you posted above can possibly injure you. I do hope to read more about your progress man and get that all sorted out. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 I thought I was doing squats the right way all these years then I see guys doing crossfit and they are touching ankles with their asses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU7Lqw1mmu8 he's got another video I can't find but he's showing you how to properly squat and stretching exercises to increase your depth That's a good video, but flexibility isn't my problem. The limiting factor in depth should be calf-hamstring contact, and not some other kind of tightness. If my calves weren't so big, I could go lower, but I think that's a good problem to have Quote: I do hope to read more about your progress man and get that all sorted out. I'm sure it will be fine. Probably just a matter of foot position. Yesterday was my light squat day (only 180 lbs or so), and I had someone watch my form, and there were no heel off the ground or ankle rolling issues. Maybe I was just being lazy in the pic. I'll find out tomorrow when I do another high-weight attempt. |
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Fixed the issue. I don't know what it was. Guess I was just having an off-day. Hit the depth with heels down at 305x5 tonight. |
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Working out.. serious business.. definitely feel myself getting noticeably stronger. 2 months ago I'd struggle to do 6 or 7 good dips.. I can bust out 15 now without much struggling Endurance still sucks.. I can only maintain a 8:34 min/mile pace for 3 miles.. getting better though since I was up in the 9:30 range. |
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Strong camera angle is strong. Looking good man. |
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I will now call you Sexual Chocolate. Lookin buff man! |
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booo crazed. not as cut/change from the last pic. i was expecting epic black genetics. wtf do you think i could beat usane bolt in a race? i think i could lol drunk. i did a 5k yesterday at 5 min/km (which is 3.125 miles at 8:02) and it was cake...seriously. it was a steady comfortable pace. not pushing at all. i told you already you got sprint genes. . not endurance genes. youll bust a 40 in like 4.0 |
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Man.. I'm 5'8 170lbs trying to cut down to ~160, but I see you guys about the same height@140. I definitely have fat to lose but 30lbs..geez. |
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I'd say it all depends on your build and what your end goals are. Get to 160 then if you wanna go lower then go lower. |
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I'll see if I can get a pic up soon... and I may be way off here, but my point was more that I don't think I have 30lbs of fat to lose. My build is sort of similar to yours I think(in terms of muscle mass). |
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If you have a similar build to me and are 2" taller, I'd venture to say a weight of 150-155 would be a good number if you're looking towards low BF numbers. |
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Originally Posted By: kaige I'll see if I can get a pic up soon... and I may be way off here, but my point was more that I don't think I have 30lbs of fat to lose. My build is sort of similar to yours I think(in terms of muscle mass). Most people underestimate the amount of body fat they have to lose to get really ripped. |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Originally Posted By: kaige I'll see if I can get a pic up soon... and I may be way off here, but my point was more that I don't think I have 30lbs of fat to lose. My build is sort of similar to yours I think(in terms of muscle mass). Most people underestimate the amount of body fat they have to lose to get really ripped. Very true indeed. A rule of thumb I heard from someone and it's held true in my case is this: Take your height (5'6" in my case) Give yourself 100# for 5' Add 6# per inch over 5' That'll be your target body weight to achieve a low BF % (8-10%). Now granted this won't be the way for people with large amounts of muscle mass. But like I said it's held true for me giving me a target body weight of 136#. |
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Yeah, that's pretty close. For me, that tells me 166, when it's probably closer to 168-170 in reality. I like it. |
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Comes out to 160 for me, but I feel I'm still about 5-8lbs heavier than I want to be and I'm at 158 now. 14.5" arm, 40" chest. |
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Lift moar! |
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Is this real life? (It was right after a workout before any recovery drink) You jelly? |
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Yes, I'm jelly. what's you recovery drink and preworkout drink? PS: You lower stomach looks so damn tight and lean. It's like someone is pulling down hard on your wang and stretching it downward. |
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Originally Posted By: wheels up Yes, I'm jelly. what's you recovery drink and preworkout drink? PS: You lower stomach looks so damn tight and lean. It's like someone is pulling down hard on your wang and stretching it downward. wtf |
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Yours doesn't have the downward wang pull look. |
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Lol. You referring to the V taper around my hips? To my knowledge that is 100% genetics and there's nothing you can do to change it. That honestly didn't start to pop out for me until about 2-3 weeks ago. Def something that starts to stand out at sub 10% BF. Edit - same for the veins in my lower abs. I don't know if you can see them in the pic or not. |
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Eat a sandwich, Colt. Nice job |
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Brb. Throwing up dinner. Thanks man! |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Lol. You referring to the V taper around my hips? To my knowledge that is 100% genetics and there's nothing you can do to change it. That honestly didn't start to pop out for me until about 2-3 weeks ago. Def something that starts to stand out at sub 10% BF. Edit - same for the veins in my lower abs. I don't know if you can see them in the pic or not. Having the v cut owns |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Lol. You referring to the V taper around my hips? To my knowledge that is 100% genetics and there's nothing you can do to change it. That honestly didn't start to pop out for me until about 2-3 weeks ago. Def something that starts to stand out at sub 10% BF. Edit - same for the veins in my lower abs. I don't know if you can see them in the pic or not. Having the v cut owns |
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Looks.good.man! Your a few inches shorter and a little bit heavier than my wife though but look great. Im jealous and motivated to work a little harder this.week than I did last week. |
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I'm not CStyles, but I'm improving. 5-10, 154lbs (204 in Aug) and holding, but lifting numbers have increased as well as measurements. 14.5 arm, 32 waist, 43 chest. Damn I hate going bald. Hate on about the gloves, nukkas. |
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Dude, at those numbers you should have no problem taking your shirt off for your boifriends on CSi. |
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Originally Posted By: wheels up I'm CStyles, but I'm improving. 5-10, 154lbs (204 in Aug) and holding, but lifting numbers have increased as well as measurements. 14.5 arm, 32 waist, 43 chest. Damn I hate going bald. Hate on about the gloves, nukkas. Looking good man. Great progress from your pics before no doubt! |
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Thanks. obviously all the faster changes have been over for a while now...slow and steady from here on out. Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom Dude, at those numbers you should have no problem taking your shirt off for your boifriends on CSi. Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH and here everyone was getting on me for taking pictures of myself in a mirror with my cellphone |
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Arms are definitely looking good <no homo> Gloves are not looking so good <homo> Keep up the good work man! |
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Originally Posted By: CrazeD_Z06 Working out.. serious business.. definitely feel myself getting noticeably stronger. 2 months ago I'd struggle to do 6 or 7 good dips.. I can bust out 15 now without much struggling Endurance still sucks.. I can only maintain a 8:34 min/mile pace for 3 miles.. getting better though since I was up in the 9:30 range. A little bit better? Making progress slow, by I want more abage. We go to Vegas this summer, so I got two months to try and get more cut. Any reccomendations on some good ap ripping workouts? I know diet is big when trying to get nice mirror muscle abs. I dont eat much fatty or super sugary stuff that much. Beer is probably my biggest vice. |
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Ab ripping workouts? Yea, plate pushes and fork downs. |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Ab ripping workouts? Yea, plate pushes and fork downs. Oh those are easy! |
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Crazed, you look great. I'm close to where you were in your first pic. What are some of your routines? |
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Originally Posted By: wheels up Crazed, you look great. I'm close to where you were in your first pic. What are some of your routines? Dude, he's black. He just looks at the weight and grows. No routine necessary. |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Originally Posted By: wheels up Crazed, you look great. I'm close to where you were in your first pic. What are some of your routines? Dude, he's black. He just looks at the weight and grows. No routine necessary. hate is not your best color how is your build process going since your bulk testing? |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Originally Posted By: wheels up Crazed, you look great. I'm close to where you were in your first pic. What are some of your routines? Dude, he's black. He just looks at the weight and grows. No routine necessary. He's got dem der genetics, son! |
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Originally Posted By: wheels up Crazed, you look great. I'm close to where you were in your first pic. What are some of your routines? Thanks man, pretty basic stuff. I didnt know where to start and just been doing the 4 day workout here for about 3.5 months.. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/matt89.htm .. I followed Drew's advice and went with heavier weights and a few less reps. Also try to do some kind of cardio about 5 days a week for 30 mins or so. Cut out most soda, fatty foods, junk snacks, etc. Still eat on average of 1800 calories a day though probably. My original goal was weight loss and muscle tone. Down to around 178lbs now.. actually been stuck at that weight for a few weeks it seems. |
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Thanks. What about ab and/or pecs workouts? I'm at 150 now (I'm 5-10) and I used much of Drews advice as well. I'm slowly growing but I want to make sure I'm "defining" properly as I move forward. I work out every other day, so 3-4 times a week and each one includes 800+ reps and combination of crunches and flutter kicks....nothing special beyond that for abs. Pecs are bench (incline and regular), butterfly, crossover cables. |
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My chest routine is just flat bench, incline dumbbells and cable flys. For abs all I do are 3 sets of 3 minute rotating planks (1 min on each side, 1 min rest between sets). |
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Originally Posted By: wheels up Thanks. What about ab and/or pecs workouts? I'm at 150 now (I'm 5-10) and I used much of Drews advice as well. I'm slowly growing but I want to make sure I'm "defining" properly as I move forward. I work out every other day, so 3-4 times a week and each one includes 800+ reps and combination of crunches and flutter kicks....nothing special beyond that for abs. Pecs are bench (incline and regular), butterfly, crossover cables. For abs, I really like cable crunches.. http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/cable-crunch .. I feel like Im getting a really good burn when doing those. Other than that, I just do excercises I remember from the military for abs (leg lifts, butterfly kicks, scissor kicks, air bike, and crunches) For chest, I do the same as you. I try to mix it up with bench press every now and then, but I never feel like Im getting max reps in because Im working out by myself and scared of crushing myself and looking like an asshole. |
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Crazed, you make fast progress! For abs -- there's a guy here who was doing 9 minute planks but his name escapes me. Between him and Drew I really started focusing on my planks (don't do enough sides but do plenty of normal) and worked my way up to 35lb weighted planks for 5 sets of 1 minute. I had done the P90x ab ripper before which worked ok but I have much bigger, thicker abs now after doing planks plus I just feel they are more beneficial than 'normal' ab stuff like crunches. Unfortunately my abs are hiding beneath a layer of fat right now but that's a different topic ;-) |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Crazed, you make fast progress! For abs -- there's a guy here who was doing 9 minute planks but his name escapes me. Between him and Drew I really started focusing on my planks (don't do enough sides but do plenty of normal) and worked my way up to 35lb weighted planks for 5 sets of 1 minute. I had done the P90x ab ripper before which worked ok but I have much bigger, thicker abs now after doing planks plus I just feel they are more beneficial than 'normal' ab stuff like crunches. Unfortunately my abs are hiding beneath a layer of fat right now but that's a different topic ;-) Me? I just said I do 2 posts up. Or you mean 9 min w/o a break? |
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Nahh, I knew what you meant -- 3 sets with 1 minute hold each side for side planks which is a good routine for them side muskels ;-) It was RedACR who was up to 9+ minute front plank holds which is just untouchable! |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Originally Posted By: wheels up Crazed, you look great. I'm close to where you were in your first pic. What are some of your routines? Dude, he's black. He just looks at the weight and grows. No routine necessary. hate is not your best color how is your build process going since your bulk testing? Not hate... Jello-C! And a joke... |
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9 minute planks????? I -might- be able to do 90 seconds. MIGHT. |
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Originally Posted By: CrazeD_Z06 Cut out most soda, fatty foods, junk snacks, etc. Still eat on average of 1800 calories a day though probably. My original goal was weight loss and muscle tone. Down to around 178lbs now.. actually been stuck at that weight for a few weeks it seems. How tall are you? You really need to keep in mind that you're gonna weigh more because you're black (It could be other reasons too. I think my mom's side is what makes me heavier moreso than my dad; she's an islander and he's black). For instance, on Monday and Wednesday and most Saturday mornings (replace identical evening workout with sat morning times) I lift heavy from 430-515, cycle for 20 miles from 530 to 630, then leave that class and play basketball from 7-830, either pick up games or league games. .. I've been doing that for the past 6 months (on Tuesday and Thursday I cycle 30 minutes for an av. of about 9 miles, and lift for 20 minutes, or replace the lifting with sprinting), and at one point did a fast (no solid foods no alcohol no pleasure items consumed) that lasted a month while I continued the same workout plan. I started the workout around 197, and after the fast was done I weighed 192-193 (I'm about 5 11). My wife was asking me to stop the fast, but I really didn't feel a change in my body, except on Monday nights when the basketball time came around I'd get the shakes sometimes during the game. The moral of the story is that I just weigh more than the average guy. I don't look fat and I don't lift insane amounts (the most I lift is something like 210 x 10 1 set), I just cannot weigh 180. |
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No solid food for a MONTH? Ok... While it is safe to say that you are in better shape then the average person and anyone wouldn't mind to have your build. You do have a decent amt of BF in your midsection. Not saying you have 20+ lbs to lose. I'd bet you have approx 7-10 lbs to lose to look pretty damn cut up. Again, not knocking you in the slightest. Just saying for the sake that there is FAT to lose, not LBM. |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 No solid food for a MONTH? Ok... Yes. Questions? |
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Nope. Whatever floats your boat! |
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The fast wasn't fitness related at all |
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Originally Posted By: justthetip8.5 How tall are you? You really need to keep in mind that you're gonna weigh more because you're black (It could be other reasons too. I think my mom's side is what makes me heavier moreso than my dad; she's an islander and he's black). Im about 5'9" .. I maintained about 175 throughout the military. Right now I think I could get down to 170-175 and hopefully maintain around there. I still have some good poundage in my thighs/butt (no homo) that and can be toned up. |
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Agreed, definitely fat there to lose but for some people it's just not worth it until you have a significant amount of muscle because not matter what anyone wants to claim you ARE going to lose muscle when you lose fat. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/woods4.htm Even pro bodybuilders loaded to the hilt with drugs struggle to maintain their mass while losing fat -- granted they need to come in at %3-5 bodyfat but still since they are so roided up that's not much different for them to keep muscle down at those percentages than it is for us mortals to keep our meager muscle while getting to %10. Personally, if I was Crazed or JustThetip I'd be looking to add 5 pounds of muscle as opposed to losing 5 pounds of fat which will still bring down the bodyfat without sacrificing muscle to do it. Then again, that's exactly what I'm doing so I'm admittedly biased :-) |
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Agreed. The rule of thumb I've read is that when you get sub 10% you end up losing 1 lb of muscle for every 3 lbs of fat. Take that for what you will. My lifts have def stalled this past month as I'm finishing up my cut. I'll tell you that much FOR SURE. Lol. |
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I'll throw up pictures, whats Napalm's server again? I'm kind of small since I've been running a lot. I'm at 145 now but I want to drop to 140 for my race |
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Well, you might lose muscle MASS, but you don't actually lose MUSCLE itself. Muscles are more water balloons than bricks. So, they expand and shrink, but there's not much brick addition and subtraction going on. So, whatever you lose, it's not really a significant amount. (ref: Brad Pilon) |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Agreed, definitely fat there to lose but for some people it's just not worth it until you have a significant amount of muscle because not matter what anyone wants to claim you ARE going to lose muscle when you lose fat. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/woods4.htm Even pro bodybuilders loaded to the hilt with drugs struggle to maintain their mass while losing fat -- granted they need to come in at %3-5 bodyfat but still since they are so roided up that's not much different for them to keep muscle down at those percentages than it is for us mortals to keep our meager muscle while getting to %10. Personally, if I was Crazed or JustThetip I'd be looking to add 5 pounds of muscle as opposed to losing 5 pounds of fat which will still bring down the bodyfat without sacrificing muscle to do it. Then again, that's exactly what I'm doing so I'm admittedly biased :-) Yup My biggest struggle is getting bigger from weights then having to stop for a bit because I become slower on the basketball court. |
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Far from sexy, but here's how I look at 164.2 lol. Less than 10 to go I think. |
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Dang, you look like a completely different person. Nice work! |
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Me at 145. Still trying to drop about 5 lbs |
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Looking good man. How tall are you again? |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Looking good man. How tall are you again? Thanks, I'm on my final push too, well i'm down to the last month anyways. I'm 5'6 as well |
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Awesome man. Finish strong!! |
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just a tip to anyone...don't take your back for granted... i hurt mine about a month ago, at 28-6'3"-190lbs-in shape, i don't know that i'll ever be able to weight train for strength gains ever again. i went from a gym rat, to a total couch potato, as even just walking for 10 minutes brings on mucho discomfort. physical therapist says no to just about everything i want to do, citing my injury will be too vulnerable in those positions. going to try to do 15mins on the elliptical today, that's about all i can handle right now |
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So, what did you DO to it? Not being able to train for strength ever again is presumptuous at this point, I would think. What about surgical options? |
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it's always an option, man... but honestly the day to day pain isn't enough to warrant it. |
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Originally Posted By: Joeyballs OB1 is the guy who's number one insult is, "whatever little man." Which is humorous because its coming from this giant ---> |
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Originally Posted By: BellRacer it's always an option, man... but honestly the day to day pain isn't enough to warrant it. What did you DO to it? If I couldn't work out like I wanted again, I think I'd be seriously considering surgery. |
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honestly, i don't know... i'll cut and paste from a PM conversation i'm having. *** honestly man, i'm not sure what i did (woke up one morning and couldn't get out of bed), but i do have a couple of guesses. at my old job, i used to move around a lot of heavy material by hand, and didn't always pick it up correctly or carry it in a balanced way (leaning way over to compensate). i knew i was at risk for something like this, so i spent a lot of time in the gym focusing on core and lower back exercises. just over a year ago was the first onset of a painful episode, throbbing pain in my left leg (i was in really damn good shape then). but, it went away after a couple days and ibuprofen, and was manageable while it was pissed off. i would have episodes like this every other month or so, but they were all mild compared to the episode i had last month, where i couldn't move at all. there wasn't one single thing that i can say hurt my back, but it was probably an accumulation of a bunch of smaller injuries (including bad posture). i can walk for about 10 minutes before i get uncomfortable, though i can do the elliptical for a while longer. i can't run at all. through most daily activities, the pain is nill...it's not until i do something to aggravate it, do i hurt that night...either in spasms or just straight pain. most dumbbell exercises are completely out of the question. the physical therapist i saw encouraged me to continue to be active and exercise and said weight lifting is ok as long as the spine stays neutral. i tried to do the lightest possible workout imaginable with chest press, incline press, and flys (machines), and i still was having spasms at night. sucks, man. i'm not on painkillers every day, so i'm probably better off than you are...but this is still awful. my whole body aches from atrophy. *** i'm not playing in any competitive sporting leagues, and my brain earns my paycheck, not my muscles... and while i do enjoy the gains from lifting hard, i think i'll be able to let it go with time. |
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Originally Posted By: BellRacer just over a year ago was the first onset of a painful episode, throbbing pain in my left leg (i was in really damn good shape then). Also, I wouldn't write off any sort of a future of physical activity without consulting a professional first. Doctor, chiro, etc. |
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front and back when it was really inflamed. i have consulted all of the aforementioned. at some point i'll get an MRI when my condition doesn't fully improve with physical therapy and will get a full answer, i can't just go order one without attempting some home remedy treatment, if i want insurance to pay for the test. the belief is that it is a disc herniation. my impression, is that the amount that i will be able to train will be 100% dependent on me and my tolerance for pain, unless i have surgery. as i get older, it may become an option if my condition worsens. right now, it's merely an irritant and i don't take any pain medication, though i do have to change the ways i go about some things to ensure that i don't hurt myself. thus far, attempting to weight train (even lightly) has not gone well, even though everything i have done has been with neutral spine. |
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HI GUYS!! This was me about 4 years ago. Maxes were 395 bench, deads just under 600, and squat right about 500. Goal is to get back there in 6 months in size, but this time I am going to do lower weight and keep the reps around 10. I used to do heavy sets of 4-6, but there is no way my back will be able to support that much weight anymore. I'm looking to use low 300s for my squats and deads and just do as many reps as possible. I could probably get the bench back to those numbers though. I think I weighed around 210 here at 6ft. Anywho: |
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210 @ 6ft? Jeezus, dude. You're a fucking truck. Even when I was 195 @ 6ft, I looked at least 50 lbs lighter than you do. |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH let your stomach out What's that mean? |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore 210 @ 6ft? Jeezus, dude. You're a fucking truck. Even when I was 195 @ 6ft, I looked at least 50 lbs lighter than you do. I wish I looked like that now. I am like 235lb and probably only have 80% as much muscle as I had then. LOL. I've got a lot of work to do. |
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Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH let your stomach out What's that mean? He means don't suck in your gut. |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH let your stomach out What's that mean? He means don't suck in your gut. Niglets please. I wasn't sucking in. Unfortunately I have a really big rib cage and there is a big cliff where my ribs stop and my stomach starts. The down side is if I ever got really ripped I think my abs would look weird. The upside is that if I am carrying weight around I don't liook as fat as I am. No one thinks I weight 235 right now when I have a shirt on. LOL. I think its because I was always really fat growing up and my ribs kinda just grew into it. I've seen other former fatties with the same thing - big ribcages. |
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No name calling please. I was just translating what he said. Not my personal opinion. |
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OK guys, officially back in the saddle with working out. While I can't fully open my hand for pushups, I can work them from doing these on my knuckles. I appreciate all the help and support from some of you over the past 2+ months as I needed to try and keep up workouts and nutrition over that time. Currently my right arm is working at about 60% capacity, which is all the doc suggested anyway. So there is still some work to do in recovery...it sure is nice to be back at it again. I didn't gain any weight, in fact I lost 6lbs over this time. All in all I wasn't set back too much. I was filming myself to evaluate form with the gimp arm. Freeze framed on the gayness you see here. Art, watch out...here I come! Only like 75lb more of muscle to build and I'll have yo ass beat. Anyway, the upper body is starting to take shape and pecs are growing and abs are starting to finally show through. No, those aren't handlebars for a goatee. I'm not THAT redneck. Right at 150lbs now. This is shortly before I broke my arm, so I was able to improve things over the course of a broken arm, IMO. |
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If you can only go on your knuckles now I'd recommend buying some push up bars. Less stress on your wrists and better ROM. Like $10 from walmart. |
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Thought about that. I can do some by the palm using a folded towel (pictured to the left). I'll give it another week of working the wrist before I make any changes. |
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Looking good, OB1. (homo) |
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Alright....a couple shots from vacation. Pretty proud of my tan, lol. |
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OB1, without the goatee, you kinda look like House. |
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^ lol. Equally as self-centered at least. mom, all I see in 2 of those pics is you with a [insert pedo joke] "hellz yeah" look on your face. (sorry) Was climbing that rock barefoot a bitch? |
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Mr. Mom is such a bronze goddess *swoon* |
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I feel like i just broke through a plateau of trimming up. In the middle of a marathon training program on top of a heavy 5x5 lifting program. Last saturday I hit a massive wall on a 20 mile run and feel like that sparked the burning of some fat stores. /FEELSGREAT |
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I'm jelly of your bathroom. I'll be remodeling mine in about 2 months. More pics? /thread derail Oh yea, congrats on the progress! |
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I'm 5'9". And that is a bathroom at work lol, if you want more pics still I'll get you some. We have some insanely nice bathrooms at my company, if you're looking for ideas |
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Oh ok. Next logical question will now be why are you taking shirtless pics at your work?? |
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Lol looks a bit weird without explanation I suppose...I ran to work that morning from my gym. We have like a shower/locker room so I can get ready there in the morning. Pretty nice. So I snapped that before getting fully dressed and beginning work. |
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i guess i have an update. Dont seem to be getting anywhere anymore. Here are some before and now pics. 5"7 currently 155lbs. last august'ish last time i posted in Jan and today |
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Wow, good job man! |
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"Dude, Where's My Pecs?" J/K, nice work! Might want to work the tit machine a little harder, though |
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I know, right. The only thing I do now for chest is push ups due to a bad shoulder. I'm getting a shot on Tuesday that hopefully will help some. Thanks for the comments. |
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It's not a problem, man. Once you start hitting it hard, everything will even out. |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Every time I see Drew post in this thread I get sad when I don't see any new pictures. ...Creeper! |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Every time I see Drew post in this thread I get sad when I don't see any new pictures. ...Creeper! |
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I started lightly working out again last week after not touching a weight or anything for nearly 1.5+ years. I should post a pic so I can keep progress and so that I can be made fun of for being fat. |
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Thought I'd throw this short vid up here. It was made to get comments on my bike fit, but I can't help but notice how much thinner I look than I did a year ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2PT7vF8Ujs&feature=youtube_gdata_player |
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Yeah, I'm working my saddle up slowly. When I first put the bike together I had it a tad too high and it was causing me some knee pain. Went too low but was worried about the pain coming back and have been too happy to be riding well to mess with it. Now that my big race is 7 weeks out, I figured it was time to get it right. Going up 2cm at a time till it's in the sweet spot. As for the forward seat position...that's how tri geometry is. You're actually supposed to be riding on the nose of your saddle when in the aero position. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom Yeah, I'm working my saddle up slowly. When I first put the bike together I had it a tad too high and it was causing me some knee pain. Went too low but was worried about the pain coming back and have been too happy to be riding well to mess with it. Now that my big race is 7 weeks out, I figured it was time to get it right. Going up 2cm at a time till it's in the sweet spot. ya you'll put down alot more power and work your quads alot less once you get up to the proper height. I know if I was riding at your current position my legs would get sore really quick when you start pushing. Quote: As for the forward seat position...that's how tri geometry is. You're actually supposed to be riding on the nose of your saddle when in the aero position. I know tri positioning is more forward but it looks like your entire body is to forward in relation to the cranks. general rule is that when your leading crank arm is straight out parallel to the ground (would be 9pm when looking at the left leg from the drive side) that the little dip under your knee should be above the pedals spindle. in your video when your crank comes around to that 9oclock position your entire knee is way past the pedal spindle. i'm not a pro fitter or anything but take a look at some tri bike fitting videos on youtube and you'll see what I mean with regards to how much your leg should be extending and you'll also notice the knee positioning over the pedal, both will help you deliver much more power smoothly. edit - just to put the knee over pedal thing in perspective, watch your video and then just think about what the best way to deliver power on your down stroke would be, makes sense to be right above the pedal no? from your position it's almost as if you have to push back on your downstroke, like almost as if you're going to be using your hamstrings way too mcuh for your pedal stroke. anyways not trying to be a dick, just trying to help out, fixing the little things will make a giant difference. |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom Yeah, I'm working my saddle up slowly. When I first put the bike together I had it a tad too high and it was causing me some knee pain. Went too low but was worried about the pain coming back and have been too happy to be riding well to mess with it. Now that my big race is 7 weeks out, I figured it was time to get it right. Going up 2cm at a time till it's in the sweet spot. ya you'll put down alot more power and work your quads alot less once you get up to the proper height. I know if I was riding at your current position my legs would get sore really quick when you start pushing. Quote: As for the forward seat position...that's how tri geometry is. You're actually supposed to be riding on the nose of your saddle when in the aero position. I know tri positioning is more forward but it looks like your entire body is to forward in relation to the cranks. general rule is that when your leading crank arm is straight out parallel to the ground (would be 9pm when looking at the left leg from the drive side) that the little dip under your knee should be above the pedals spindle. in your video when your crank comes around to that 9oclock position your entire knee is way past the pedal spindle. i'm not a pro fitter or anything but take a look at some tri bike fitting videos on youtube and you'll see what I mean with regards to how much your leg should be extending and you'll also notice the knee positioning over the pedal, both will help you deliver much more power smoothly. edit - just to put the knee over pedal thing in perspective, watch your video and then just think about what the best way to deliver power on your down stroke would be, makes sense to be right above the pedal no? from your position it's almost as if you have to push back on your downstroke, like almost as if you're going to be using your hamstrings way too mcuh for your pedal stroke. anyways not trying to be a dick, just trying to help out, fixing the little things will make a giant difference. Not being a dick at all man, and I appreciate the input. It's been my understanding that with a tri fit and geometry, the idea is to be pushing a little back on the pedals with specific idea to use your hamstrings more and save the quads for the run. I've been able to do 70-100 mile rides followed by a 10 mile run very comfortable with my setup, so I know I'm at least in the ballpark. Here's a new vid with the seat about a half inch higher. The other site I'm getting feedback from said to go even a tad higher. http://www.youtube.com/...youtube_gdata_player |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom edit: 2X world IM champ Craig Alexander: ya guess you're right, looks like he's way past the pedals as well. Makes sense though saving your other big muscles for the other parts of a tri. what kind of times you riding a century in? |
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been meaning to take a picture for a week or two. took one tonight after getting in from a bike ride. started working out again lightly (2-3x a week) about 3-4 weeks ago after a good 12-18 month break. No real workout, just pick a couple exercises as i go. I mspainted a belt in because I didn't realize how low my pants were, probably still too low but I like to tease euphoric and get him hot and bothered with sexy pictures. I wish I wasn't born with such a wide pelvis/hip bone, my parents are assholes! |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom edit: 2X world IM champ Craig Alexander: ya guess you're right, looks like he's way past the pedals as well. Makes sense though saving your other big muscles for the other parts of a tri. what kind of times you riding a century in? I've only done 1 and it was a big event with lots of traffic etc slowing us down. Ride time was 6:15, but I was able to run a 1:50 half Mary the next morning. My long training rides (up to 75 miles) are in the 19mph range. My goal for the Ironman is to do the bike in sub 6 hours, but anything right around 6 will be fine with me. Cour d Alene is a pretty hilly and technical course. |
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Damn Robby one fucking month of working out after a year and a half layoff and you got that body still? Don't you dare be bitching about genetics ;-) Keep it up, 5-10 more pounds of muscle on that frame would be bitchin. |
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They posted some more race pics from last weekend. They posted enough for me to make an animated gif or two. I fuckin' attacked this hill. Some of the pics make it look like I was running oddly, though. Oh well. |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore They posted some more race pics from last weekend. They posted enough for me to make an animated gif or two. I fuckin' attacked this hill. Some of the pics make it look like I was running oddly, though. Oh well. you bradley cooper look-alike |
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Thanks, dudes. As far as leg routines, here goes: Tuesday - Heavy deads (sets of 5 and under), Weighted walking lunges (10 per leg, 5 sets), Hanging leg lifts (AMRAP -- not really a leg exercise, but I included it because that's what I do on this leg day) Thursday - Heavy squats (sets of 5 and under) That's it. The rest is just soccer and running. |
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Nobody? Googled body types, my weight/height, ended up here.. Ironically, my first car was a built civic that was #1 rated on C--D-----.com for years.. |
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Damn, never saw a 'before' picture of you before. You've come a long ways man. My opinion though -- you don't need to worry about any 'lagging' parts at this point. Spend at least a good year still putting on strength and size with the basics as Drew mentioned. You lift full body 3 days a week? No problem as long as by full body you dont mean arm and leg curls ;-) A lot of good beginner/intermediate workouts are full body more or less. Starting Strength and Madcow 5x5 are 2 of the best out there if you're looking for a proven strength routine. |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Just keep working the compound lifts, especially SQUAT, bench, military press and deadlifts. It will all even out eventually. Fixed. Damn guy has trees for legs and forgets squats |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore Just keep working the compound lifts, especially SQUAT, bench, military press and deadlifts. It will all even out eventually. Fixed. Damn guy has trees for legs and forgets squats I was only mentioning those three for upper body. I included deads because they help you build trap size. But yes, working squats is great, too. |
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Originally Posted By: OB1 Thanks to a hectic schedule I admit I have to workout basically full body 3 days a week and cardio (bike trail) 1 day with 3 days off. Do you think something like this will be too harmful? Full body three days per week is exactly what you SHOULD be doing right now. Madcow's intermediate 5x5 would be perfect for you (assuming you've done Starting Strength). |
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Taken about a month ago. 5'8 and 145lbs. I've gained about 8 lbs in the last 6 months and somehow hopefully get up to my goal of 160lbs in the next year or so. I can't gain weight for the sake of me, then again I don't eat like a madman and being a vegetarian doesn't help. Please throw me some constructive criticism with diet and workouts. |
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Originally Posted By: Arrtvanderlay You're def getting to the "gain muscle phase" which is good. You're not limited by genetics but, I can just tell, you're gonna be a "hard gainer" when it comes to chest. Here's my advice. Competely skip flat bench for like 2 months. Work incline and incline dumbells, and pushups for a finisher and warmup. Work seated military press, start slow but, if at all possible, try and get to atleast 3/4 your own bodyweight for reps. Working incline you're gonna have to drop weight compared to flat, obviously, but, don't let your ego get in the way of your progess, incline rules for growing your chest and gaining the strength needed to grow it. You have come a long way, keep up your diet, it's working. Your arms look diesel for your size. good work. Great advice. I hate seated military press, though >.< Standing DB press works really well, too. |
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Originally Posted By: Lilxraycer Taken about a month ago. 5'8 and 145lbs. I've gained about 8 lbs in the last 6 months and somehow hopefully get up to my goal of 160lbs in the next year or so. I can't gain weight for the sake of me, then again I don't eat like a madman and being a vegetarian doesn't help. Please throw me some constructive criticism with diet and workouts. You have a great base to start with if you're looking to gain some muscle. Have you tried quinoua? If not, find some. It tastes awesome with cucumbers, tomatoes and lots of olive oil plus it's high in calories and protein for a grain. For workouts it's always the same -- go lift some basic compound lifts as heavily as you can ;-) |
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Originally Posted By: Arrtvanderlay never been a fan of DB military because it's too easy (imo) to push hard, slip, lose strength, and pull your shoulder. So what you're saying is because you don't know how to do them properly you shouldn't do them. Makes sense. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNExilo9GSI |
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I've never had shoulder issues with DB presses. Since I dislocated my shoulder, the only lift that really gives me shoulder issues is incline press (both DB and BB). I prefer standing for a couple of reasons, and they might be completely personal and not applicable to everyone, so bear that in mind. For one thing, I feel like I get better ROM with the DBs than with the bar. However, I do all of my low-rep, high weight sets with the bar, and use the DBs for my rep work. Second, I think it gives a better core workout because you have to stabilize the weight forward and backward through the entire range of motion. Seated doesn't make you do that. |
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Personally no way I would drop weighted dips. Other than the core BB lifts, I think dips are one of the best chest moves out there. For your abs/core -- I think you know what you are doing only thing I would recommend you at least try are planks. Work up to 3-5 sets of 1 minute holds for front then add weight. For weight -- lay flat on your face and drag a 25lb plate onto your upper/middle back. Weighted planks will work the shit out of your whole core. |
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Weighted dips are the fucking shit. Such a good exercise for your chest and shoulders (and if you have weak tris, they're good for that, too). Also, I don't hate the idea behind doing crunches. But they can be extremely bad for your back because of the spinal flexion, so doing a ton of them can be extremely harmful in the long run. |
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^^ I agree. Hanging leg lifts will work out your abs as well as your psoas and iliacus. Either strap some leg weights to the ankle or hold a 5-10lb swiss ball between your ankles. For weighted I would use the lift with the back support. I would transition to pure hanging lifts and force myself not to swing back and forth. All great ab work outs. |
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look into getting an abmat if youre into situps. also learn how to properly do a ghd situp. turkish get ups are also amazing for your core. notice i said core and not just the 6gym muscles everyone wants to get better. |
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I was going to post a new pic....but I think I'll wait till the 26th, and hopefully it will be with a finishers medal around my neck. |
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I gained 6 pounds lol! |
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I think that would be my ideal body, no homo. |
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gained 6 pounds and lost all of your furniture. lol |
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Originally Posted By: chrisdeeni I think that would be my ideal body, no homo. Ideal? Even with all the extra fat (no offense... it's great progress)? |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH congrats Q. dude your toes look horrendous what are you sitting at weight wise?? 5'9" 179.. Like Drew said I still have a bunch of extra fat there. I been really into boxing lately and I really amazes me how fit those dudes are. If I was a boxer, I should be like 150lbs lol. |
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dude i wish i could see 180 again. currently sitting at 200lbs wifey said no to dropping back to the 185lb range |
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Originally Posted By: Drew Fairymore I've never had shoulder issues with DB presses. Since I dislocated my shoulder, the only lift that really gives me shoulder issues is incline press (both DB and BB). I prefer standing for a couple of reasons, and they might be completely personal and not applicable to everyone, so bear that in mind. For one thing, I feel like I get better ROM with the DBs than with the bar. However, I do all of my low-rep, high weight sets with the bar, and use the DBs for my rep work. Second, I think it gives a better core workout because you have to stabilize the weight forward and backward through the entire range of motion. Seated doesn't make you do that. speaking of DBs..ive been doing more DB workouts and now my right elbow is sore as hell..never had that before in any workout..im hoping its not a bad thing. |
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Moments after Ironman Coeur d'Alene. Now, after the last week of "recovery" and pigging out, it's back on the fucking wagon. I raced CdA at 165 pounds.....I'd like to be 155 for IM Arizona in November. |
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Originally Posted By: CrazeD_Z06 I gained 6 pounds lol! Your gut looks like: Seriously though, you \'re in great shape. |
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break out the hater aid art. I'm thirsty! the shorts I'm wearing on the right are size 34. Been years since I've fit into a 34. |
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nah it's not tight, the fat is weird now as I get leaner. less solid more spongy like meringue *shrugs* Naw, ideally it says I'm supposed to lose like a pound every 1-2 weeks. But I also do a lot of lifting so I don't pay too much attention to the scale The density transfers. Body fat is what I want to get lower, it's still in the 30's at the moment. my thighs are about 27 inches each, quads are getting bigger and leaner each month. Gonna have them slikz legs in a year lol. |
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Originally Posted By: Impulsive I didn't lose shit until I weighed myself daily. I think it's good to have constant reference/feedback. That's a mental roadblock for a lot of people. If I do the work at my gym, the weight loss will come on it's own. I intake roughly 2200 calories a day to offset the estimated 600 I burn from crossfit (sometimes it's more but I like to keep it there) I do update my bodyspace monthly with progress and measurements, I don't get discouraged if there isn't a significant change anymore since before I waited 4 months to see how much I had changed from Jan to April. Of course I had lost 10-15 pounds within that period of time too but packed on a decent amount of muscle. I've gained 2 inches on my forearms in muscle and am becoming increasingly vascular on my upper chest, shoulders, and forearms. I'll keep working at it and keep sharing, another year and a half to go and I should be at 180-190 hopefully at 10-12 percent body fat. And art I already know you're drinking a 5 gallon jug of hater aid so post whenever you're ready troll. |
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Good for you Wayne. Keep it up. |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH good work wayne suprised that you cut your hair. how tall are you I'm 5'8" and the hair was long enough for me to donate so it came off. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 break out the hater aid art. I'm thirsty! the shorts I'm wearing on the right are size 34. Been years since I've fit into a 34. HOLY FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.... Your tattoo switched arms!! |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Your tattoo switched arms!! Crossfit: It's fucking amazing |
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weird lewis, your picture obviously has been chopped. it's clearly on the right side (left) in my original post. I've seen some chops in my days. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 weird lewis, your picture obviously has been chopped. it's clearly on the right side (left) in my original post. I've seen some chops in my days. Pork Chops? I KID I KID |
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what's the amount of weight that you have been working out with? sets/reps? db or bb |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Smith machine squats = ewwwwwwwww +1 Others probably know more than I do, but you aren't recruiting muscles to stabilize the weight the same way and you're motion through the exercise, as fixed by the machine, is not optimal. |
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if those are sets of 5 post a video of the dips w/ 90# for range of motion assessment please the curls too. |
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Originally Posted By: OB1 Sort of what I was guessing, but I am curious if there is more. I'm new to it, so until I'm comfortable I will continue. But I'll make the transition, just like I have everything else. Just start light. Its kind of the same issue I was posting about with deadlifts - when you recruit the range of muscles that squatting recruits, some part of your body will be weakest. For me it tends to be my core and back. Do lighter weights to perfect your form and figure out what your body can handle. Right now I'm only going about as high as 165 when I squat since I've had back issues in the past and want them to remain dormant. With a full range of motion (going as low as I can) I still feel fatigued when I'm done. If I feel like hammering my legs some more I can switch to leg presses and load up more weight. |
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Originally Posted By: OB1 Currently Dips- my weight 155 plus 90 on a belt Incline - 160 Cable crosses - 100 Curls - 110 Deads - 245 Squats are on a machine (standing) - 360 Generally 5 sets if 5. I start out the first set 10-20 pounds light to warm it. I regret to say military press has been a no-go. My left shoulder has been hurt for a couple weeks. something sounds fishy about those numbers and your build. curls and deadlift?? get someone to take a vid. i'm not seeing it with you only lifting for about a year if you're doing dips with 90lbs added to your weight, your tri's should be huge by now. that's you pushing up 245lbs. incline...that seems about right. barbells, dumbbells, or smith/naut. machine?? |
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dude stop acting like a bitch. jeezus fucking christ. i just asked about your numbers because i was impressed with your build. if you use a naut/smith/DB/BB...that's on you and your choice. for example, here's my numbers and i'm not embarassed to post them. 4 sets 5wk program increasing in a rep each week starting at 8 reps for each exercise(i do this 2 times a day. i'm on my second cycle of two-a-days right now) Squats(DB on shoulder) - 110lbs(55lb DB on each shoulder) Calf Raise - 110lbs (55lb DB in each hand down by my side) Flat Bench - 130lbs (65lb DB in each hand) Isolated Row using flat bench - 130 (65lb DB each arm) Isolated Curl - 70lbs (35lb DB each hand) Military Press - 100lbs (50lb DB each hand) Incline BP - 100lbs (55lb each hand) Decline BP - 100lbs (55lb each hand) don't get so uptight |
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On a smith machine you aren't really using any stabilizer muscles and you are very limited in your range of motion which basically means all you need to do is push up and the weight comes with you (this is the best way I can explain it as it makes sense in my head) I could potentially do a lot more on a smith on squats for example. |
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Not in for the fighting in the thread, so I'll just offer this: Switching to free weights likely won't make you any bigger or stronger, but it will reduce the risk of injury, both for some kind of overuse injury from the machine and sports-related injury decrease due to increased stabilizer activation with free weight training. Not to mention that you'll get a much, much better core workout when you actually have to activate the core while using free weights. It's just better, provided you have your form down correctly. I highly advise switching, although I'd make sure you at least watch a ton of videos on proper squat technique (Squat RX on YouTube has a GREAT series of videos, as does DieselCrew) or have a trainer instruct you on technique. EVERYONE has technique that can be improved upon (even all of us experienced lifters in here likely are doing 1-2 small things incorrectly), so don't think of it as a bad thing. |
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didnt mean to come off as chastising you...just meant to sayget your panties out of your butt for a minute at the end of the day, everyone has something to learn. hug it out bitch?? |
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FYI: The whole fitness back and forth banter has made me not want to even post in here anymore. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis FYI: The whole fitness back and forth banter has made me not want to even post in here anymore. What, don't want to talk about fasting anymore? LOL |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis FYI: The whole fitness back and forth banter has made me not want to even post in here anymore. me too. hence me not posting anymore pics of myself(that along w the whole posting of wayne's pics earlier this week in attempt at trying to embarass him) |
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Originally Posted By: OB1 So why do you do it then? The one time you actually tried to help it was useful. Me? Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: Lewis FYI: The whole fitness back and forth banter has made me not want to even post in here anymore. What, don't want to talk about fasting anymore? LOL Only with you in the private Originally Posted By: Arrtvanderlay Originally Posted By: Lewis FYI: The whole fitness back and forth banter has made me not want to even post in here anymore. Agreed, but it's old now |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sONfxPCTU0 |
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Originally Posted By: Arrtvanderlay We can keep it out of here then. Me you and Drew will just invade some video chat rooms like the old days. That was fucking awesome lol |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis FYI: The whole fitness back and forth banter has made me not want to even post in here anymore. this is like how a pic thread gets derailed when a cute chick posts her picture. |
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I'm going to get this back on track.... And one awesome shot of the hair... |
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Obliques and abs will come with diet and weight loss. |
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Meh. You're worrying too much about minor things. Look at your progress compared to 12-18 months ago - that's shit to be proud off. Just keep going and keep refining things (like a regular squat, less machines). |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Obliques and abs will come with diet and weight loss. this + lift heavy weights 99% of "routines" or "what ab exercises should i do" are crap. lift heavy weights, do some basic gymnastic movements, and have a low body fat, your abs will be what they will be. |
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They were always there, they were just hiding. It's a matter of getting rid of everything between them & your skin |
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me on july 4th. was at 198lbs 5 years ago when i started college. around 168-172 now. i was down under 160 but i didnt like the way i looked so i put some weight back on. 5'9" btw and yes i need to buy a new swimsuit since this one is falling off me, before anyone wants to comment on my boxers hanging out |
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how the heck are you 5'9 and ~170 with that build. I'm 5'11" and much more muscular and only 160-165 depending on how much I poop. And i don't think my scale is broken, wtf. Anyways looking good. |
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I have thick legs ...Maybe its hiding there lol i weighed myself today at work, was 167. |
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ya just saw the picture of you again in the cycling thread, that picture definately makes the numbers look accurate. I don't know though, I have very large thighs as well, well one very large and one average size. maybe my scale is just off. |
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I need a tan like "whoa." Probably need 2-3 more lbs of loss here. Getting pretty close to my ideal, though. Not flexed at all: Would definitely pop more with a tan and flexing, but I wanted to give it a more "natural" feel. No one walks around with their abs braced all the time. |
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haha fucking Styles with the gif files!!! I thought that was OB1 at first. |
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Here's me as of this morning. I'd like to join a gym soon; been working out exclusively at home doing pushups, pullups/chinups, and the like and misc. exercises with a pair of dumbbells and a curl bar with a couple plates. While I don't want to bulk up and get huge, I would like to get bigger. |
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Originally Posted By: Dahlia Good lord. *jizzes* *dies* |
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wet cleanup, aisle Dahlia. |
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Oh yea... i forgot this thread. I've lost a good bit of weight. I finally figured out my problems. Soo... I think I lost like 35 lbs since last year. bench is like 225x6 now and I think I'm at 179 right about now update |
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Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone Here's me as of this morning. I'd like to join a gym soon; been working out exclusively at home doing pushups, pullups/chinups, and the like and misc. exercises with a pair of dumbbells and a curl bar with a couple plates. While I don't want to bulk up and get huge, I would like to get bigger. Dude, you're looking awesome! (nohomo) definitely bulkier then the last pic I saw of you. |
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From my 2.4 mile swim 2 weeks ago. |
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lol, luckily I never really had the mits problem before....barrel chested I've been told. For the record, I could look a whole lot better in that pic had I not come out of the water 30 seconds before. I wish I would have flexed a little bit. |
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I over ate last night at the food and wine festival |
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cut your hair and shave. you dont need to be depressed brah |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric cut your hair and shave. you dont need to be depressed brah Post your pic. Commenting on another man's hair is one of the more things I can think of. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Commenting on another man's hair is one of the more things I can think of. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 205 lbs. Making huge progress man. |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo Originally Posted By: Lewis Commenting on another man's hair is one of the more things I can think of. even weirder. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric gay? arent you single? with that jebediah beard and homo hair I can see why. we are in a post your shirtless pic thread...it doesnt get much gayer than this I can gay it up a little more if you'd like. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric gay? arent you single? with that jebediah beard and homo hair I can see why. we are in a post your shirtless pic thread...it doesnt get much gayer than this I'm only gay for pay. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: Euphoric gay? arent you single? with that jebediah beard and homo hair I can see why. we are in a post your shirtless pic thread...it doesnt get much gayer than this I can gay it up a little more if you'd like. Cut your hair first silly boy. |
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I got it cut yesterday. Looks fucking terrible lol It'll be good in a few weeks, but . . . oh well. Pics coming tomorrow after I get my spray-tan. Gonna do the "before" vacation shots and the "after" vacation shots. Watching my definition completely fade away is going to suck. |
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Spray Tan, Hair, and Euphoric A tri-fecta of |
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Originally Posted By: Silock I got it cut yesterday. Looks fucking terrible lol It'll be good in a few weeks, but . . . oh well. Pics coming tomorrow after I get my spray-tan. Gonna do the "before" vacation shots and the "after" vacation shots. Watching my definition completely fade away is going to suck. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric we are in a post your shirtless pic thread...it doesnt get much gayer than this Check the muscle envy thread. This forum gets gayer every day. Everyone who posts here is suspect. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock That picture looks like Balbi. Creeps me out every fucking time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUQ4G4O-fPA&feature=related |
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Originally Posted By: Silock That picture looks like Balbi. Creeps me out every fucking time. oh and I am totally in favour of silock turning this place into central mantrain station. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric Originally Posted By: Silock That picture looks like Balbi. Creeps me out every fucking time. oh and I am totally in favour of silock turning this place into central mantrain station. You're totally in... What? |
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'Bout to go get my tan. Here's some pre-tan pics, in all my pale glory. Weighed in at 172 this morning. Still no flexing (except the back shot, but that's sorta required when you scrunch your shoulders together). This is all going to go away |
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Got a new jersey for Ironman Arizona next month. I can definitely tell where I've lost some fat in the love handle area since June when I did the one in Idaho. |
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Originally Posted By: Cadet Vandelay You look like a lesbian Can I take that as a compliment? In long course triathlon its definitely function over form. It's nice when you swim, bike and run 140 miles and not have to worry about adjusting the junk even once. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock What a difference a tan makes. You can actually see the definition now. Wait...did you say you AREN'T flexing in the pics you posted? How...in...the...hell! /jealousy |
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Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Dude is LOW bodyfat. Abs look slightly flexed though. LOL No wonder he's such a dick about bodyfat, he's probably like 5 percent and hating life. When are you putting on a spedo to pose Drew? |
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So in 2009 I was about 180-185 pounds and in pretty damn good shape. When my knees got all fucked up and I was in the hospital with all kinds of shit last year, I dropped down to 142 within 2-3 months or something like that. I have a really hard time gaining weight, so it has taken forever to even get back above 165. I'm really trying to get back into shape and get cut up, so I'm posting this here as motivation. This was today Trying to lose my damn love handles (they look TERRIBLE from the back), lose the fat in my chest, and my stomach and build everything back up how I had it a couple years ago. It sucks to be where you want and then lose it and try to get it back. Hopefully within the next month or so I can post some better results. Yes, creeper dog in the background |
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I can't hold a candle to you beefcakes in here, but since we just got our work photos re-done I figured I'd share. On the left is around June 2008 (~240lbs), on the right is last week (~200lbs). please forgive the mildly retarded grin. |
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Wow, great job man! Isn't it a great feeling when you lose enough weight that you can shave the goat because you no longer need it to let people know where your chin starts? I know that feel. |
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Originally Posted By: General PattOWN So in 2009 I was about 180-185 pounds ... I dropped down to 142 within 2-3 months or something like that. badass mrbeef! |
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Originally Posted By: [OB11BO ]I think he was sick or had an accident. Not to speak for Ryan, but he got sick and probably wasn't able to eat much, move...etc. |
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I couldn't get out of bed (could barely walk) for those few months and even though I was eating, the stress and depression was causing me to lose weight rapidly. Im just glad to finally be up to a normal weight again. Lots of work to do though! |
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Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole I can't get over your back man. LOL what is your height/weight/deadlift/squat numbers? Just getting back to a computer today, so I'll catch up a little bit: 5'11", 170. Not sure on 1RM. It's nothing crazy, though. Mostly, I just focus on super-strict form. I think that helps me the most. Like, when most people do cable-rows, they'll cheat and help out with their legs. I just try to focus on keeping my legs perfectly straight, so that the only thing moving is my arms so that I can really isolate my back. Just stuff like that. Originally Posted By: antness was it a spray on tan? Of course. Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Dude is LOW bodyfat. Abs look slightly flexed though. Not flexed. Just standing up straight. I think when I flex them, they disappear, slightly. Originally Posted By: 137 LOL No wonder he's such a dick about bodyfat, he's probably like 5 percent and hating life. When are you putting on a spedo to pose Drew? Yeah, I HATE being lean . . . |
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Give me an idea of what you rep for deads though. Even when I was repping 495 my back looked nothing like yours lol RIDIC. |
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At the end of my cut, I was repping 315. That was in the middle of a 5x5 cycle, though, so I have no idea what the actual maxes would be. I've repped higher before, but that was with a different body composition, so it wouldn't really be a fair comparison, IMO. So, I truly have no idea. Just somewhere between intermediate and advanced on the Exrx Strength Standards (http://exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html). |
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This was taken last year about the same time. I was 225 in this pic. I was about 200 when this was taken. Those 12 mile hikes. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Chef from South Park. Suck on my chocolate salty balls. |
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Holy crap silock, if you have time do you mind posting what your diet was like during the cut? Your results are insane |
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Will do later tonight. |
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See if this works: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/Silock?date=2011-09-19 Then you can scroll up through October to view my food and exercise log. |
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I definitely need to get back on the cottage cheese train. I used to eat it every night for a snack. As for the cheddar cheese, I didn't realize it had so much protein. I'm trying to get in at least 200g or more per day. Looks like I found a new friend. Thanks for posting that |
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It worked. Thanks. I'm about to destroy my diet in Cancun but I'll be back at it again in a week |
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Originally Posted By: General PattOWN I definitely need to get back on the cottage cheese train. I used to eat it every night for a snack. As for the cheddar cheese, I didn't realize it had so much protein. I'm trying to get in at least 200g or more per day. Looks like I found a new friend. Thanks for posting that Just a note: I only got that much protein as a by product. I wasn't really aiming for it. However, there is a suggestion that the actual caloric value of protein is about 3.2 cals per gram instead of 4 due to the energy required to break it down in the body (that figure most likely doesn't apply to protein shakes). So, it could be that I was actually eating less than what it calculated I was. Mostly I was eating that much protein because it has the highest satiety to amount of food ratio I could find. |
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fuckin lol @ the pizza pic saucy~~ |
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He really is Mr. Mom! |
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Here's my shirt off sexy pics. These were taken last year. I was bout 235 in these pics. |
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Originally Posted By: Back 5 He really is Mr. Mom! lol, if I remember correctly I specifically took that pic for OT. |
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Here are some pics taken in October. I know I can lose some fat but I have to say this is the strongest I have been all around. |
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Nice, man! I hope they took the pic while you were on your way down or up though. |
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Originally Posted By: Adam G 435 sexypants? Way to go. Thanks Adam. I could have done a lot more on my lifts but in the competition (1000lb club, max bench, dead lift and squat=1000lb or more) it was important to get your baseline lifts in then try and move up. I didn't really prepare enough for the competition. I never looked at any of my maxes prior and only based my lifts on what I could do at the end of my work outs. |
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Originally Posted By: sexypants Originally Posted By: Adam G 435 sexypants? Way to go. Thanks Adam. I could have done a lot more on my lifts but in the competition (1000lb club, max bench, dead lift and squat=1000lb or more) it was important to get your baseline lifts in then try and move up. I didn't really prepare enough for the competition. I never looked at any of my maxes prior and only based my lifts on what I could do at the end of my work outs. Hell yeah man, that's smart. I have never maxed squats before since my low back discs are sketchy, and I never wanted to risk injury. |
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Originally Posted By: sexypants Originally Posted By: Adam G 435 sexypants? Way to go. Thanks Adam. I could have done a lot more on my lifts but in the competition (1000lb club, max bench, dead lift and squat=1000lb or more) it was important to get your baseline lifts in then try and move up. I didn't really prepare enough for the competition. I never looked at any of my maxes prior and only based my lifts on what I could do at the end of my work outs. Yeah I hit 300/400/500 but only with straps. That's why I can never compete in any real powerlifting meets. |
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Originally Posted By: Adam G Originally Posted By: sexypants Originally Posted By: Adam G 435 sexypants? Way to go. Thanks Adam. I could have done a lot more on my lifts but in the competition (1000lb club, max bench, dead lift and squat=1000lb or more) it was important to get your baseline lifts in then try and move up. I didn't really prepare enough for the competition. I never looked at any of my maxes prior and only based my lifts on what I could do at the end of my work outs. Yeah I hit 300/400/500 but only with straps. That's why I can never compete in any real powerlifting meets. Nice, dude. I didn't know you threw weights around. |
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Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Originally Posted By: Adam G Originally Posted By: sexypants Originally Posted By: Adam G 435 sexypants? Way to go. Thanks Adam. I could have done a lot more on my lifts but in the competition (1000lb club, max bench, dead lift and squat=1000lb or more) it was important to get your baseline lifts in then try and move up. I didn't really prepare enough for the competition. I never looked at any of my maxes prior and only based my lifts on what I could do at the end of my work outs. Yeah I hit 300/400/500 but only with straps. That's why I can never compete in any real powerlifting meets. Nice, dude. I didn't know you threw weights around. Thanks! It has been several years since I did that. I could probably still bench and squat those numbers, but deadlift is unlikely to say the least heh |
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I did similar. 330/410/505. Last I tried 500, I only got up to 465, but I was unracking, dropping and lifting. I should have went from the ground up. Now, I have a hernia, so I'm not maxing. |
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I stopped deadlifting heavy because I think I gave myself a hernia as well. What are your symptoms? Were you ever officially diangosed? |
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Yeah, diagnosed, going for surgery in two weeks. Hernia's are essentially genetic, but I think mine was inflamed in hockey with a pulled groin in an odd play when the goalie dove for the puck, hit my leg and I did a 360 landed on my other leg - but definitely felt something pull as I did so. That is when I started getting sore in that area. Mine is quite minor, but a hole is a hole. I still DL in the 300 area for reps without much issue. I can feel it a bit, but it's not horrid. I feel it a bit more with squats, but my knees also ache during squats. Knees tend to also be aggravated by hockey. Hardly a big deal, but with big weight comes a sharp pain when I bend. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom Action shot! |
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I'll post some if I have a six pack by the end of the month. I'm dieting and running this month so I'm sure I'll get there. |
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This morning. A few pounds gained from my Mexico trip, even though we tried to workout - the gym was shitty. I'm hoping to still trim a few pounds, but I have surgery next week which will set me back a bit in the workout department - likely 4-6 weeks. Have to keep my diet pretty clean during that time. |
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Originally Posted By: Artvandelay looking fuckin jacked broseidon |
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Thanks gents. Means a lot from this group. It's been a long road with a lot of wheel spinning. |
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Damn, Drew.. you're definitely not the scrawny guy I remember from when you lived in Nashville :P Grats though, looks awesome. |
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Looking good man. #motivation BTW...you get the award for worst picture taking. |
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I'll play. 212 on the left and 200 on the right as of this morning. Fatbody flexin... Don't worry Art diet is super strict obviously by a 12lb weight loss in 14 days, Feb28th I am shooting for 185-180 and beginning february I'll be limiting my diet to 1600 calories a day, right now with calories out included i'm taking in 2000 daily. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Why haven't you started on 1600 now? Why wait? Too drastic a change, I'm already dropping almost a pound a day where I'm at now, I'm also trying to put on lean mass while dropping the weight so that will most likely hurt me in that respect. I do a lot of heavy lifting and not in the way you or art would do it. Lots of people that do the paleo thing and cut low on food end up starving themselves and run out of gas a lot faster. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom Yup...weight loss=free speed. While true, I am not running that 10k for speed nor time, just to be supportive lol. Don't expect ANYTHING mind blowing out of me for that. btw down another 2 lbs finally broke the 200lb barrier, excited to see what I'll end up at by the end of the week. |
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Here are my "results" so far... June 2009 - 140lb. 2 months into weightlifting. January 2010 - 143lb. CrossFit for 4 months. January 2011 - 145lb. CrossFit for 16 months. January 2012 - 153lb. CrossFit for 28 months. The weight is starting to come on. Would like to hit around 165lb and then cut the fat. |
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:sad: Eat doughnuts and lookin like that. boohoohoo Nice work. Although you looked more defined before crossfit. |
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lighting was better in the before shots (i moved) and yeah that goes with the weight gain. based on measurements my mass gains are about 65/35 muscle/fat. stomach is also full of five guys in last pic |
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Damn you! /jealousy How tall are you? I do agree that the first photo is the best looking, but it does look like the lighting is helping that. Also, your neck is abnormally wide in the 2nd photo. |
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i'm 5'8". my neck is currently 17.5". i'll have to get dress shirts custom made. as a white guy, strength and looks do not always go together. I have gained about 20% on all lifts (more on cleans due to technique) since I started. that excludes the 20% gains that were made in the first 2 months, before it became difficult. so overall maybe 30-40% gains since I quit with the light weight cardio stuff. |
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Damn, I knew that neck was abnormally huge! I wear a 15 1/2 dress shirt and I'm 6'1" |
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I oscillated between 175-170 for a while before I got serious about it, then the pounds started flying off. If I hit the scales at 159 Friday, that will be 7-8 pounds in 2 weeks, lol. I've been eating 900-1000 calories 6 days a week, with one cheat weekend where I had steak and hamburgers at the Disney resort. |
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Originally Posted By: Rumble Started Crossfit 3 months ago... before and after. Damn man! Really nice job! What is this "Crossfit" you're doing? Can you give us some details on the program? What's your diet like? |
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Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone Nice work, Rumble! Now that's impressive. Those results in 3 months is insane. A year would seem reasonable for that transformation. Awesome job. |
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Lol. I use regular yellow dial soap in the shower. Hair (what little I have) face, body etc. It dries my skin out in the winter so I have to use lotion after the shower Now I keep a bottle of cocoa butter in my gym bag. Soft skin and I smell delicious! |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Look great back! Started my cut yesterday and dropped a quick 4lbs. 10 to go. lol u did not lose 4lb in 1 day |
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I'm officially down 20lbs today (192lbs to 172lbs)...long ways from sexy but there is definitely a difference. Links to photos (Underwear warning): http://nitnelav.com/Body/192v172front.jpg http://nitnelav.com/Body/192v172back.jpg http://nitnelav.com/Body/192v172side.jpg |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 For the love of god and all that is holy...take those down!! Seriously? I mean I'll take them down but I thought this was the fitness forum where people are more mature. Guess not. |
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Lol....mature yes....interested in seeing you in you skivvies....no thanks. |
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Originally Posted By: HX_Guy Damn man! Really nice job! What is this "Crossfit" you're doing? Can you give us some details on the program? What's your diet like? Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom Now I know why I was strangely attracted to Rumble at that Hooters meet. :hai: Originally Posted By: g@mby Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone Nice work, Rumble! Now that's impressive. Those results in 3 months is insane. A year would seem reasonable for that transformation. Awesome job. |
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You can definitely tell you lost a Ton of weight HX!!! You just need to keep hittin the weights to get sexier looking when naked. |
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Originally Posted By: HX_Guy What is this "Crossfit" you're doing? Can you give us some details on the program? What's your diet like? go to http://www.crossfit.com and look at the workouts posted for the past month. that's basically it. the programming at an actual CrossFit gym will probably be a bit easier than that, and contain more starting strength type weightlifting as most people who join the gyms come in with little weightlifting background. |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 You can definitely tell you lost a Ton of weight HX!!! You just need to keep hittin the weights to get sexier looking when naked. Yea man I'm working on it but damn, I'm starting to think I'm a hard gainer or something because I've been lifting now for 4 months (3 months on, 1 month off, 1 month on) and hontestly looking at the pictures it just looks like I dieted, not dieted + lifted. I'm going to keep at it for of course, I mean what other option it there, but it is a little discouraging. |
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My .02 is your diet is holding you back or your effort in the gym is lacking. You can add stuff to the 5x5 program, I'm pretty sure. I'd have to do some arm work, a little chest work etc if it were me. I just couldn't lift 3 days a week or whatever the schedule is. I like lifting 5 days a week. But stick with the gym, you'll make progress but you may need to adjust your workouts or your diet to make some better gains. |
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Diet as in eating too much or too little for gains? I am at 1500 calories now. It was at 1200 before but figured I'd up it a little to help muscle growth. I'm still losing about 1 - 1.5 lbs per week on the scale. At the gym, I'm giving it good effort...though up until now (the last month of Starting Strength) it's been light weights just building up to the heavier ones...now I'm actually getting into some heavier weights so I'll see how that goes...plus I'm adding in chin-ups as of Monday which will work do some work on my biceps. And to add...I may have been too quick to judge that the lifting hasn't been doing it's part in shaping my body. I found some additional pics that I took when I was previously 179lbs (down from 192lbs with dieting only, no lifting). You can definitely tell that there is a different posture and shape to the body I think. 179lbs vs 172lbs (Underwear warning, again) http://nitnelav.com/Body/179v172front.jpg http://nitnelav.com/Body/179v172back.jpg http://nitnelav.com/Body/179v172side.jpg |
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Diet as in not feeding your body after working out. Not eating enough to gain muscle. Of you haven't been lifting very heavy then that's why you aren't gaining fast. Lift heavy (for you), lots of intensity. Add extra work in if you have energy and time. The SS program doesn't have to be your only weight training. Do your routine then go bang out some dips, chins, pushups, curls, etc. have fun and work hard. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom val, are you sucking your gut in in those picks or what? I'm actually not...I know it looks like it because my stomach area sort of caves in right below my rib cage but that's just how it is, lack of a solid core I guess? Then I have the lower stomach where there's more fat so that kind of juts out. I could take some pictures with me sucking in my gut, it's freaky. |
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good job on the weight loss but damn son look into boxer briefs... those are some ugly ass skivvies... and i think you've lost a great deal of weight, time to up the calories and start adding some muscle... start with 2000 a day for a few weeks and make sure you're not adding fat... train hard, and get plenty of carbs within an hour of your training and get a slow digesting protien or some BCAA's at bedtime... |
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HX_Guy.....it's going to take you a long time to gain muscle man. It took me 4 years of solid lifting to gain 20 pounds in high school. When I first started out I could barely bench 95 pounds. Then I was up to 265 by the end at 155 pounds. This is going to take years. This isn't a quick summer fix to look like the cover to Men's Health. This is now and forever going to be a lifestyle change. If you are eating healthy and lifting just to make a figure, you will be entirely disappointed. However, if you adopt these changes because you see the health benefits and you enjoy lifting at the gym, pushing yourself hard, and feeling great, then welcome to the club. |
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Originally Posted By: Back 5 HX_Guy.....it's going to take you a long time to gain muscle man. It took me 4 years of solid lifting to gain 20 pounds in high school. When I first started out I could barely bench 95 pounds. Then I was up to 265 by the end at 155 pounds. This is going to take years. This isn't a quick summer fix to look like the cover to Men's Health. This is now and forever going to be a lifestyle change. If you are eating healthy and lifting just to make a figure, you will be entirely disappointed. However, if you adopt these changes because you see the health benefits and you enjoy lifting at the gym, pushing yourself hard, and feeling great, then welcome to the club. This. |
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Originally Posted By: HX_Guy Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 You can definitely tell you lost a Ton of weight HX!!! You just need to keep hittin the weights to get sexier looking when naked. Yea man I'm working on it but damn, I'm starting to think I'm a hard gainer or something because I've been lifting now for 4 months (3 months on, 1 month off, 1 month on) and hontestly looking at the pictures it just looks like I dieted, not dieted + lifted. I'm going to keep at it for of course, I mean what other option it there, but it is a little discouraging. Rumble is probably the WORST example to follow for progress, for one he's like a fucking tri athelete, he just didn't decided to get off of his couch and in 3 months he had that chest and abs. Dude's always in shape and is a catchweight, if he's lazy he looks like he does on the left, if he's on his shit he looks like that on the right. If you're friends with him on facebook you see how he eats when he's not taking training serious. But keep in mind that body on the right will always be nested under his little fast food body and is easily re-attainable for him. I do the same thing he does and I damn sure don't have pronounced pecs or a 6 pack lol. So don't go slitting your wrists and getting discouraged you don't look like him after 6 weeks. |
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Yup. I look bad when I don't work out and pig out. I look like my before and after picture every year. haha. HX, I wouldn't worry much about losing weight or how you look at the moment. I would concentrate on form and getting stronger. Eat a lot but eat clean. Lift a lot and lift heavier. Most people think they are hard gainers because of the inconsistency in the lifting and diet. |
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That's what I'm saying!!! Eat lots of good food, lift lots of good weight |
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Originally Posted By: Back 5 HX_Guy.....it's going to take you a long time to gain muscle man. It took me 4 years of solid lifting to gain 20 pounds in high school. When I first started out I could barely bench 95 pounds. Then I was up to 265 by the end at 155 pounds. Damn man that's impressive, 265lbs when you weigh 155? That's nuts. I'd like to just bench my own body weight at least. Quote: This is going to take years. This isn't a quick summer fix to look like the cover to Men's Health. This is now and forever going to be a lifestyle change. If you are eating healthy and lifting just to make a figure, you will be entirely disappointed. However, if you adopt these changes because you see the health benefits and you enjoy lifting at the gym, pushing yourself hard, and feeling great, then welcome to the club. It already is part of my lifestyle now. Hitting the gym to lift is a must during my week and if I can't make it one day, I make it up (for example this week I couldn't go Monday, so I switched my schedule from M-W-F to T-Th-S and did cardio on W-F.) I actually love going to lift, the challenge of it, the way I feel afterwards..and eventually the results. The cardio stuff I still dread through but I know I have to do it. When I started I definitely had these timelines in my head...like in 3 months I expect this and that but that has changed. The growth is slower than I thought it would be and my mentality is more "Just keep going indefinitely". Having said that, I would still like by the beginning of June to have some noticeable muscle gains. |
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Originally Posted By: HX_Guy The cardio stuff I still dread through but I know I have to do it. Pffft. No need to dread that. That's the easy part, IMHO. I realized early in my latest foray into cycling that the first 4 miles are miserable. Then I get warmed up and find my rhythm and it's all good from there. That's how I approach cardio now--work through the initial misery and then just settle in for the rest of it. |
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Val, i'm going to be in the minority here, but the SS and a 5x5 is about strength training, not really a "bodybuilding" routine... you obviously want a bodybuilder look but lean, not some big ole monster... after you complete your 5x5 maybe you'll want to do a traditional split and be training more than 3 days a week... you can't do that on a 5x5 because the of the compound lifts and the stress it places on your body and CNS... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Val, i'm going to be in the minority here, but the SS and a 5x5 is about strength training, not really a "bodybuilding" routine... you obviously want a bodybuilder look but lean, not some big ole monster... after you complete your 5x5 maybe you'll want to do a traditional split and be training more than 3 days a week... you can't do that on a 5x5 because the of the compound lifts and the stress it places on your body and CNS... My thinking is to switch between SS and a traditional isolated program. I'd like to do SS for 3 months then switch for 3 months and so fourth. I've always heard its a good idea to switch it up anyway because your body gets used to a certain program. But also, to reference H Street NW again, look at what he was able to do on the SS program. That right there would be the ideal result for me. Before: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/Paseo5647/89to107.jpg After: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/Paseo5647/Mobile%20Uploads/2012-01-2195012754-1.jpg |
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Everyone is different. Do what you like and can maintain/stay motivated with. Traditional spoofs work too, it's all I ever do. Ive toyed with the idea of 5x5 but it's just not for me. If you do cycle between a regular split and 5x5 just ask and I'm sure a few of us can give some tips on the what when and how. |
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Do the same theories of 5x5 apply to isolated lifts? Like for biceps would you do barbell curls... 30lbs x 5 x 2 40lbs x 5 x 1 50lbs x 3x 1 70lbs x 2 x 1 80lbs x 5 x 3 |
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you SHOULD still compound movements in any program... you're not going to switch to an all isolation program, that'll get you nowhere... the basis of your training would still be squats, bench, rows, pullups, but you would be limiting those lifts to once or twice a week depending on the bodypart and adding more isolation stuff... there's alot of fun and very stimulating exercises to do which will stimulate your muscles and make them grow if you are feeding them properly... rest and recovery is when you grow... you break them down in the gym, and grow while you rest... dips, dumbell pullovers, over db triceps presses, curls, rear delt flyes etc... you can't just look at someone else's before and after and go by his training program... you have to look at his diet, when he eats, etc... take pieces of everyone's programs and put them into your own to make something designed for you...!!! |
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Squats and bench will always be in the workout (I see bench as isolated anyway). What I will switch out are the deads, cleans and press to isolated exercises for biceps, triceps, shoulders and back...though I don't know if there really are isolated things for back, it's kind of like the chest. |
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Hell no!!! I have always done more of a bodybuilding routine. Start light and ge heavy. Rep ranges in the 6-8 range for heavy working sets. PR every once in a while to assess strength increases. Typical day for me today was chest: Warm up with a few sets of chest flues and presses 25lbs for 15-25 reps DB incline press 45x10 60x12 70x10 80x10 90x5 Hammer strength press 130x12 170x11 190x8 190x8 Cable x-over 25x12x3 Pec dec 150x12 150x12 80x20 The heavy sets for me are to failure. I'm not in jealousy of dropping the weight but I think I'd risk injury pushing another rep out. That's always the balance for me when working out. I also love to vary rep speed, focus on breathing, hold contractions etc. My .02 |
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You can also vary workouts based on preference. I just don't love flat bench, never have. So it's not a huge part of my program. However, I LOVE incline DB press, all day long. Working out is all about he individual. |
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bodybuilding routines have a lot of un needed extras for 99% of people. stick with compounds 5x5 style and eat clean. *on the sauce* but no silly bodybuilding routines here. posted before. Dave Gulledge, power lifter who decided to cut. doesnt mean you cant mix it up but bb style workouts are so 1990. |
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Should I post the bazillion steroid enhanced bros on typical bb splits? |
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Originally Posted By: HX_Guy My thinking is to switch between SS and a traditional isolated program. I'd like to do SS for 3 months then switch for 3 months and so fourth. I've always heard its a good idea to switch it up anyway because your body gets used to a certain program. But also, to reference H Street NW again, look at what he was able to do on the SS program. That right there would be the ideal result for me. :sigh: Val, you need to stick with SS for far longer than 3 months. At LEAST stick with it until it no longer works for you (ie you aren't adding to the weight at the prescribed times). Routine hopping is lame, and it's a great way to ensure you never reach goals you set for yourself. Look at guys like Jim Wendler. Dude's been on basically the same program for YEARS. If you want to change shit up, get on a good compound routine and switch up the accessory exercises. But you're never going to be able to break away from the basic bench/row/dead/squat/press exercises, and for good reason. You don't NEED to. The only thing you need to worry about with those exercises is getting stronger. No bullshit muscle confusion principles are going to help you. Now, at certain points in a lifter's life, varying the rep range can help. Instead of working 5 reps forever, it can help to do a couple of months in the 10 rep range. But, eventually, you want to work on increasing your max lifts, and the best way to do that is with low rep, low volume training. |
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i'd rather see comparisons of natural people doing BB style workouts vs 5x5 vs whatever workouts. My guess is you will not see much difference, and that people will end up with mostly the same build based on their genetics and diet. my own experience is that as long as i'm in there lifting weights, it doesnt really matter (for my build) if they are compound, isolation, high reps, low reps, whatever. i'll end up about the same. maybe it's different for people who put up weight by looking at food. years ago, every workout i did included 3x10 bicep curls, plus other stuff that hit the biceps. i haven't done a curl in years and guess what, my biceps are the exact same size, just from compound lifts. |
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You're right. There's not much difference. That's why it's better to be strong and roughly the same size than weaker. |
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Originally Posted By: Andy Rooneymanian Squats and bench will always be in the workout (I see bench as isolated anyway). What I will switch out are the deads, cleans and press to isolated exercises for biceps, triceps, shoulders and back...though I don't know if there really are isolated things for back, it's kind of like the chest. you can still do deads too... that's the cool thing about a traditional split is you can do everything... and you better do shoulder press... and the bench press is NOT an isolation movement in any way shape or form... there are plenty of so called isolation moves for the back... you're basically just doing them unilaterally or one arm at a time... don't go off the deep end and completely go the opposite direction... |
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If only I did a 5x5 I wouldn't use limited mysel to squatting 415 and benching 365. What a moron I am, settling for such weakness. |
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i'm not sure if i understand your post wolfie... personally for me i'd rather squat 315 and bench 265 and look good when i take my shirt off vs being able to move a shit ton of weight exclusively... and while the 2 are not exclusive (strength / aesthetics), i don't see a whole lot of "strong men" that have a body i'd want to have... there are those that are able to combine the two but it's not the norm... |
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I'm sarcasm. The idea that you can't build strength on a traditional split is stupid. I think you and I are on the same page on workout styles and goals. 143 Elaboratin on my personal opinion, 5x5 is boring. Working out is fun, exciting, fruitful. 5x5 would suck the fun out of it for me. I still do tons of heavy lifting, I just dont bore myself to death with. It. |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 I'm sarcasm. The idea that you can't build strength on a traditional split is stupid. I think you and I are on the same page on workout styles and goals. 143 Elaboratin on my personal opinion, 5x5 is boring. Working out is fun, exciting, fruitful. 5x5 would suck the fun out of it for me. I still do tons of heavy lifting, I just dont bore myself to death with. It. I find it the opposite. With 5x5 I have very clear and logical results that I am chasing. I will know exactly when to reset my weight as well as knowing when I am reaching my plateau. When I was working out in a traditional 3x10 routine doing mostly isolation exercises I didn't feel nearly the level of progress or strengthening as I do with 5x5 and it's variations. |
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Different strokes!! I think 5x5 and SS are great, for other people I don't think its superior to a traditional split. That's all. More than one way to skin a cat. |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 More than one way to skin a cat. On CSi??? |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 I'm sarcasm. The idea that you can't build strength on a traditional split is stupid. I think you and I are on the same page on workout styles and goals. 143 Elaboratin on my personal opinion, 5x5 is boring. Working out is fun, exciting, fruitful. 5x5 would suck the fun out of it for me. I still do tons of heavy lifting, I just dont bore myself to death with. It. you are right, the 5x5 is very boring... it's got merit but it's a oh boy i get to go do squats again kinda thing... YAY... NOT... lol, i'm that guy that hates doing legs but does them cause i know it's a necessary evil... i get more satisfaction from a pump during a workout vs a PR on a weight, but i like to get PR's too, but can't get a pump in a 5x5... at least i couldn't... |
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Originally Posted By: Back 5 I find it the opposite. With 5x5 I have very clear and logical results that I am chasing. I will know exactly when to reset my weight as well as knowing when I am reaching my plateau. When I was working out in a traditional 3x10 routine doing mostly isolation exercises I didn't feel nearly the level of progress or strengthening as I do with 5x5 and it's variations. I agree the 5x5 has merit especially for strength goals, and for people that like a dedicated program... if you like to mix it up then the 5x5 is not a great program for those people... |
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Originally Posted By: 137 I have about 15 more lbs to cut before I am at my goal weight. way to go wayne. nice progress |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 Different strokes!! I think 5x5 and SS are great, for other people I don't think its superior to a traditional split. That's all. More than one way to skin a cat. No? Then shut the fuck up and stop raining retarded information on the forum. |
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Val, I've spent enough time posting information to you so, this will probably be my last attempt at helping you. I notice you already want to change routines and are curious to ask every single poster you think has a "nice body" what their routine is. Here's the deal. Straight up. You have zero muscle. You're completely non-athletic and you're built like a 12 year old girl. You need to maintain compound lifts and eat and do cardio. That's it. You're asking about bicep exercises? Dude. You won't build biceps without putting on muscle on your whole body. Wolfsburg is a fucking moron and has no clue at all. He's genetically bigger and stronger than you and thats the only thing he has going. He's never been in shape and has no clue what he's talking about. He's strong, I'll give him that but he has no clue how to work out. |
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Also, you can't look at someone like diesel and follow his routine. why? Because diesel has a solid base of muscle and has been doing this for YEARS. You're not going to get his results doing his routine. You need to EAT and lift compound lifts HEAVY and do CARDIO for a LONG TIME that is it lol |
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Personally, I've done a lot of things for a long time. My routine was never a high volume one (save cardio/HIIT). I think the best workouts out there are squat, deadlift, pull up, bench based. I've never wasted time on pec flys or 10 sets of curls or any tricep work (do bench, military, bar and dumbbell) and your triceps should be roasted). I'm more back to the basics then ever and feel better than ever. Only once in my life did I lift more and I was about 35 pounds heavier. The first 6 months for anyone starting is gains. The next 1-2 years is usually decent too. From there on, not so simple. Diet must be very clean and there is a cycle to worry about. Most people do not want to diet, bulk, diet bulk - including myself and the middle ground often yields shit. I ran that route for too long. |
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Originally Posted By: Artvandelay Also, you can't look at someone like diesel and follow his routine. why? Because diesel has a solid base of muscle and has been doing this for YEARS. This is a good point. I've never really lost the muscle base I built around 13 years ago. I've maintained about 75% of it since my gym rat days of the mid-to-late 90's and it didn't take much to do so. I'm ramping things up as of late, but that's why the results will come. Muscle memory actually exists. |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 http://www.leangains.com/2011/09/fuckarounditis.html Val, since you first started asking about squats and SS I've been on the same system....how much have you gone up in weight in squats, deads and bench since then, what 4 months ago? Lots of lost time. Ha! That was actually pretty good, I read the whole thing and I don't have fuckarounditis. Listen, I ask a lot of questions and it seems like Im all over the place but in reality that's just on here. When I hit the gym, I put my head down and do my shit. There was talk earlier about what people prefer and honestly I prefer the SS style workout better...I love the stucture of if (due to it's simplcitiy), I know what I have to do, I know what weight I need to do next time and I love the challenge. There is a lot of lost time though the stuff I did for the first 3 months had some positive effect Im sure, I mean I was still lifting heavy weights...maybe not the most efficient way but I don't feel like it was a total waste. |
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Originally Posted By: Artvandelay Val, I've spent enough time posting information to you so, this will probably be my last attempt at helping you. I notice you already want to change routines and are curious to ask every single poster you think has a "nice body" what their routine is. Here's the deal. Straight up. You have zero muscle. You're completely non-athletic and you're built like a 12 year old girl. You need to maintain compound lifts and eat and do cardio. That's it. You're asking about bicep exercises? Dude. You won't build biceps without putting on muscle on your whole body. My man, don't misunderstand me. I'm not looking to change routines now. Yes, I was thinking of switiching it up after 3 months but that isn't a must and you and Silock are pretty convincing that I shouldn't, plus that link above was pretty good too. Like I said above, I ask a lot of questions but that's just me, it doesn't mean that at the gym Im all over the place. I think I'll lay low with the routine questions...I may have a question here and there about form or something but I know the routine now I think to where I can just go do my thing and just do my monthly updates of progress. |
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lol alright, I kind of came off as an asshole there but.... Seriously dude, you need to eat more, do compounds until you really start hitting plateus and then bust through them...and you need to do cardio.. You've lost weight which is good and you're basically a blank canvas now. The thing is, a lot of the posters here can get "fat" and then get ripped in a short period of time because they've been working out a long time. Look at diesel. He gained a lot of weight but, even if he had never posted before it's obvious that he's got a lot of muscle under the fat. Once you have that base, it's easier to go up and down. What you need is muscle. Not Arnold muscle, just like 10-20 pounds of lean mass on your frame. Once you get that, everything will be so much easier. I mean, it won't be easy to gain lean mass past those level but, for what I assume your "goal" is, you'll be in a much better position. Stick to it for a long time. Once you get to the point where you're hitting your maxes and haven't been able to push any more weight for a few weeks. It'll be time to re-arrange your routine. Eat "clean" but a lot. keep lifting like you have been. Do cardio. Report back |
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Art is right, that's really all I have to add. You're not going to be in the gym for any less than 2 years before you're even close to Rumble's muscle build. And that's 2 years of busting ass. |
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There is the art we all love. Fucking dick. |
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Originally Posted By: Artvandelay Here's the deal. Straight up. You have zero muscle. You're completely non-athletic You need to maintain compound lifts and eat and do cardio. i will agree with this... he defintiely must maintain compound lifts and eat to add some muscle... cause even though he's lost 20 pounds his musculature hasn't really changed much at all... but i don't think it will hurt him to add some other movements... it'll keep it fresh for him and he won't tire of the same thing week after week... compound lifts must be the basis of your program though... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Artvandelay Here's the deal. Straight up. You have zero muscle. You're completely non-athletic You need to maintain compound lifts and eat and do cardio. i will agree with this... he defintiely must maintain compound lifts and eat to add some muscle... cause even though he's lost 20 pounds his musculature hasn't really changed much at all... Hey man, didn't you see my huge ripped deltoids?! http://nitnelav.com/Body/Mouseover/Week20/NoDiet_20weeks_side.html |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Artvandelay Here's the deal. Straight up. You have zero muscle. You're completely non-athletic You need to maintain compound lifts and eat and do cardio. i will agree with this... he defintiely must maintain compound lifts and eat to add some muscle... cause even though he's lost 20 pounds his musculature hasn't really changed much at all... but i don't think it will hurt him to add some other movements... it'll keep it fresh for him and he won't tire of the same thing week after week... compound lifts must be the basis of your program though... Other movements aren't on the program. He needs to stay on program. |
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no he doesn't... the SS is not an end all... you guys openly admitted it's a short term program due to the fact that it ramps up weights every workout and gains are very quickly hard to come by... form is the key here, and a traditional split with a heavy focus on compound lifts instead of worrying about hitting new PR's every workout would not be a "bad thing"... some isolation lifts would go away in helping to make up for his deficiences in areas... lack of some strength in some areas is contributing to his lack of form in some of these lifts... |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 He needs to stay on the program until us plateaus. I recommend a intermediate program with assistance work then. his form is already failing on some of the lifts, so i'm pretty sure he's plateaud... well as far as pics, you know how CSi can derail a thread in no time... |
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he's not eating enough to put on muscle mass... poor guy's in a catch 22 cause all you guys tell him to cut calories, don't add calories blah, blah... to build muscle you have to have a caloric surplus, pretty fucking simple... it doesn't have to be huge, but i'd venture to say he needs AT LEAST 2500 cals a day just to dream about starting to add muscle mass... |
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That is true...I'm still pretty confused on the diet thing...and the whole "plateau" thing. How do you know when you've really plateaued...when you literally cannot push out the last set, as in, you have to lower it back down on the supports before you collapse (squats)? And once that happens...is it then that you up the calories or do you reset back a little bit and go at it again? Like I've said, I've been at 1500 calories over the last 2-3 weeks and I'm still losing about 1.25lbs per week on the scale. I know Silock in the past has said to stay at the calories I'm at until I "plateau" but I'm not really sure how to judge what it feels like when you plateau. |
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if you're losing 1.5lbs a week, and are wanting to build muslce, then LOL... fuck that low cal bullshit... go up to 2000 for 2 weeks, eat clean and add some lean mass... this low calorie stuff is bullshit for you... |
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I disagree with you ob1. If he is still losing weight he's not eating enough. He cant tone up muscle that doesnt exist with such low calories. He is literally not feeding his muscles enough to respond to exercise. My .02 |
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Originally Posted By: wolfsburg2 I disagree with you ob1. If he is still losing weight he's not eating enough. But isn't it possible that the weight I'm losing is actually just fat? Can't it be that I am putting on muscle while losing fat? For example, say I gain 0.25lbs of muscle per week but lose 1.5lbs of fat per week (hypothetical numbers). I know the body scales you step on aren't the most accurate things but the body fat percentage is going down. And I thought muscles need protein to grow, if I'm having enough protein, shouldn't that work out in the equation? |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 He's still fat. He has plenty of stored energy. Yes, can't the muscle just get the energy they need from my fat reserves? |
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I agree with OB1...he's still got a bunch of extra fluff (I'd guess 15 pounds or so) to lose. What's the harm in getting rid of that first (while still lifting) and getting down to the muscles he has under there, then worry about building those muscles? I've never touched a weight set, but when I got rid of most of my body fat, you could definitely see some definition there. |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 He's still fat. He has plenty of stored energy. Meh, I give up. Have at it. It's like Aretard had kids who ride the short bus posting in this last page! |
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Yeah. More beginners can still gain a lot of strength at first too just by upping the protein and actually working out. He can up his calories, but leaner he will not get. |
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Well, I can only speak for my past experience, but I lost almost 100lbs in a year doing low carb and I also got much bigger and stronger in that time period. I think if you are taking in more than enough protein to rebuild your muscles then you can still lose fat while gaining muscle if you keep the carbs really low. For HX guy, I would say that since he doesn't have a ton of fat to lose, why not just focus on the fat loss, get really lean, and then focus on adding muscle? Eat a lot of protein but keep the carbs low. |
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instead of listening to us HX guy, you need to seek the help of a professional nutritionist and not eat canned sodium filled chicken on lettuce with tapatio and lemon juice all over it. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 instead of listening to us HX guy, you need to seek the help of a professional nutritionist and not eat canned sodium filled chicken on lettuce with tapatio and lemon juice all over it. I stopped eating that stuff man, found something that tastes much better and doesn't smell horrid like that did. Ingredients: Shredded chicken breast meat with cooked out juices (chicken breast, water, onion, salt), Cultured dextrose, Salt, Garlic powder. Per 3oz serving (I have 6oz twice a day) Calories: 90 Protein: 17g Sodium: 220mg |
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like I said, nutritionist, you should be eating roughly 6-7 oz of chicken per meal for at least 2-3 small meals daily. add up the sodium of that chicken you're eating and you're ingesting a fuckload of salt, that salt in turn will retain water, the same water that will puff you up instead of showing definition and striation. in a general sense I'm not on silocks level of breaking down whats bad for you and yada ya. |
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Originally Posted By: Andy Rooneymanian Originally Posted By: 137 instead of listening to us HX guy, you need to seek the help of a professional nutritionist and not eat canned sodium filled chicken on lettuce with tapatio and lemon juice all over it. I stopped eating that stuff man, found something that tastes much better and doesn't smell horrid like that did. Ingredients: Shredded chicken breast meat with cooked out juices (chicken breast, water, onion, salt), Cultured dextrose, Salt, Garlic powder. Per 3oz serving (I have 6oz twice a day) Calories: 90 Protein: 17g Sodium: 220mg Not for nothing, but I cooked some actual shredded chicken breast last night. It's moronic to do: Saucepan of water brought to boil I went nuts and added some Saizon, vinegar and salt drop in chicken return to boil and lower heat to simmer Allow to simmer for about an hour Stick a fork in and twist--it should come apart in strands. Remove from water, shred with forks. Eat however you like. Real chicken, no effort (aside from the initial trimming of fat from the breasts) |
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Dudes, not sure if you guys have Kroger or Giant Eagle near you, but both of them have hot rotisserie chickens for $5. I get a couple of them per week, and they are ballz titz if they are fresh. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 like I said, nutritionist, you should be eating roughly 6-7 oz of chicken per meal for at least 2-3 small meals daily. add up the sodium of that chicken you're eating and you're ingesting a fuckload of salt, that salt in turn will retain water, the same water that will puff you up instead of showing definition and striation. in a general sense I'm not on silocks level of breaking down whats bad for you and yada ya. That's what I'm doing, 6oz portions twice per day. That's a total of 880mg of sodium (12oz of chicken). According to the label, that's 36% of the recommended daiy sodium intake (not per portion, but for all 12oz). That doesn't seem so bad, no? |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel no he doesn't... the SS is not an end all... you guys openly admitted it's a short term program due to the fact that it ramps up weights every workout and gains are very quickly hard to come by... Not THIS quickly. He has barely been on the program for a month. Quote: form is the key here, and a traditional split with a heavy focus on compound lifts instead of worrying about hitting new PR's every workout would not be a "bad thing"... some isolation lifts would go away in helping to make up for his deficiences in areas... Compound lifts will enhance the deficiencies by themselves for a newbie. Part of his form problem is a lack of experience and coaching, and not necessarily muscle mass. |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 He doesn't have to add muscle. He needs to tone up his genetic muscle first. Which he hasn't. So he needs to be on a proper lift/ cut diet or if he insists on taking your route then he needs to add a ton of cardio. this may be one of the dumbest things i heard... what does "tone up your genetic muscle" mean...? he has very little musculature... he needs to strenghten muscle to make it grow / expand, and to do so he needs to feed it... guy's lost 20 pounds and he's still not showing any musculature at 170lbs...? if you're losing that much weight each week, you obviously have a deficit going on... up the calories man, and stop eating all that salt filled processed shit... buy some damn chicken breasts and cook them ahead of time man... what's your training schedule look like...? what time do you train...? |
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lol at you can't eat too much salt... you're making the assumption that everyones kidneys are able to handle the overload, and even if they do your blood volume increases making your heart work harder... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel buy some damn chicken breasts and cook them ahead of time man... I fucking hate reheated chicken off the grill, shit gets so hard in the fridge and then always gets stuck in my teeth for some reason. Hate it with a passion, sorry. Quote: what's your training schedule look like...? what time do you train...? Training schedule is Monday - Wednesday - Friday for lifting and Tuesday - Thursday for cardio. Lifting I had been going late at night, around 9pm, just so it wasn't so busy in there and I could get one of the two racks available. Yesterday I went at 4:30pm and it was packed as shit but the wait wasn't long, not too many people use the racks. I felt pretty good yesterday doing it sooner so I'm going to keep that going. Cardio I go around 7pm or so usually for one hour on the elliptical, heart rate stays around 120bpm, my resting heart rate is 58bpm. |
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do your chicken in the oven and broil it... it'll keep the jucies in it more than drying them out on the grill... your heart rate should be more in the 140 range for fat burning... since you workout so late in the evening, you can get away with taking in carbs after your workout, and you really SHOULD if you want to add lean mass... avoid them on your cardio days after your workout, but use them on your training days... you have a 1 hour window to feed those muscles, and carbs will help shuttle nutirents in alot quicker and maximize your training... also you should be trying to get some slow release protien before bed, or some BCAA supplement to feed your muscles when you sleep... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel your heart rate should be more in the 140 range for fat burning... Something I just read... "Like so many techniques in fitness and fat loss, there are diverse opinions and conclusions. However most people agree that a heart rate of 60-70% of your maximum is best when you are aiming to burn fat and are on a reduced calorie diet. At this zone more calories are burned from fat (during the exercise)." 60-70% for my means 112 - 130 bpm. Now it is true that you still burn more calories overall at higher intensities, it's just not as efficient I guess you could say. This explains it pretty well: http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/a/The-Truth-About-The-Fat-Burning-Zone.htm Quote: also you should be trying to get some slow release protien before bed, or some BCAA supplement to feed your muscles when you sleep... I drink a protein shake after my work out which also has 6g of BCAAs. Should be good? |
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LOL at fat burning zone As long as you don't eat more calories than you burn off, any fat that isn't burned off during exercise will be oxidized to cover energy needs later on. Fuck a bunch of zones. Just work your ass off and get to it! |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel ... you have a 1 hour window to feed those muscles, and carbs will help shuttle nutirents in alot quicker and maximize your training... The one hour window thing is a myth. You have far longer to do that. The most important thing is your daily nutrition totals. http://www.muscledog.com/article/view/149/MYTHBUSTERS_THE_POST_WORKOUT_WINDOW Quote: also you should be trying to get some slow release protien before bed, or some BCAA supplement to feed your muscles when you sleep... Given what was stated in the article above, that you have more on the order of 24-48 hours, you don't have to do this, either. It isn't going to hurt anything, so long as you have accounted for it in your calorie calculations, but it's not strictly necessary, either. |
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Val....your hour on the elliptical is just okay. Look at it this way: would you be able to go out and run for an hour straight right now? Exactly. You'd probably last about 10 minutes (even at a slow pace) before you were walking. If you're dedicating one of your workout days to doing cardio....make it count. You wouldn't go into the weight room on your lifting days and just half-ass it would you? |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom If you're dedicating one of your workout days to doing cardio....make it count. You wouldn't go into the weight room on your lifting days and just half-ass it would you? No I wouldn't, but then again I actually like lifting. Cardio, I hate. I do what I can and it's better than nothing. |
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I too hate cardio on a machine. Get outside, ride a bike, run with your dog/wife/both, play a sport, cross train etc. I also like being in shape more than just looking like it, so I like to take a couple cardio workouts a week and really push the anaerobic/recovery side as well. Intervals, sprints, stairs etc. |
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Originally Posted By: Andy Rooneymanian Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom If you're dedicating one of your workout days to doing cardio....make it count. You wouldn't go into the weight room on your lifting days and just half-ass it would you? No I wouldn't, but then again I actually like lifting. Cardio, I hate. I do what I can and it's better than nothing. I do too man, it's boring as fuck to me. That's why I like HIIT cardio. 20 minutes including warmup and you're toast. Like Drew said, screw all that zone stuff just bust your ass for 20-30 minutes once or twice a week and it's all the cardio you need for your goal. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock LOL at fat burning zone As long as you don't eat more calories than you burn off, any fat that isn't burned off during exercise will be oxidized to cover energy needs later on. Fuck a bunch of zones. Just work your ass off and get to it! if FFA's are floating around your bloodstream they can end up redpositing themselves as fat stores elswehere in the body... and there's no afterburn when doing steady state cardio work especially at a low hear rate of 120... when you're done you're basically done burning calories at that point... the higher your heart rate the more cals you will burn during and in the hours following... HIIT can allow you to burn more calories for what 24-48 hours AFTER you finish the cardio...? this is assuming that you truly push yourself, and bring the sympathetic nervous system into play where your flight of fight hormones can be secreted (chatecolamines) which will allow you to burn more fat... if you're not sweating and just poking along you may as well just walk around your living room man... but i agree with your last sentence for sure, work your ass off... |
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Originally Posted By: Andy Rooneymanian Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom If you're dedicating one of your workout days to doing cardio....make it count. You wouldn't go into the weight room on your lifting days and just half-ass it would you? No I wouldn't, but then again I actually like lifting. Cardio, I hate. I do what I can and it's better than nothing. elliptical is bullshit IMO... get on the treadmill and if you don't like running, walk on an incline at a 4mph clip... you can really get your hearrate up and a sweat going if you jack up the incline... treadmill > elliptical... |
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just a note on the HIIT training... don't overdo them... 1 or 2 times a week is plenty to accelerate the fat loss... if you over do them and try and do them 3-4 times a week, you will likely end up being counterproductive... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel if FFA's are floating around your bloodstream they can end up redpositing themselves as fat stores elswehere in the body... and there's no afterburn when doing steady state cardio work especially at a low hear rate of 120... when you're done you're basically done burning calories at that point... None of that really matters. It's all part of calorie burning. Even IF the fat redeposits itself, if you're in a caloric deficit for the day, it will be burned off to cover other energy needs. It all works out in the end. Quote: the higher your heart rate the more cals you will burn during and in the hours following... HIIT can allow you to burn more calories for what 24-48 hours AFTER you finish the cardio...? this is assuming that you truly push yourself, and bring the sympathetic nervous system into play where your flight of fight hormones can be secreted (chatecolamines) which will allow you to burn more fat... if you're not sweating and just poking along you may as well just walk around your living room man... but i agree with your last sentence for sure, work your ass off... IMO, all this stress about hormones and timing and all that jazz is just unnecessary. You know when you are half-assing it. Just don't do that, lift hard, eat right and get plenty of rest. The rest are just unnecessary details. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel just a note on the HIIT training... don't overdo them... 1 or 2 times a week is plenty to accelerate the fat loss... if you over do them and try and do them 3-4 times a week, you will likely end up being counterproductive... I agree that 2 times is okay, but I disagree that doing it more is counterproductive. Once you get in shape, you can do it a lot with no ill effects. I play soccer 5-6 times per week, which is basically an extended HIIT session each time. I've managed to build muscle and lose fat doing it. Your results may vary, of course. I just wouldn't be so quick to jump on the "it's bad" bandwagon. It's all highly individual. If you find that doing it more than twice a week hurts progress, then stop. If not, there's no reason not to. |
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I too have played soccer, probably not at the level you did, and while it is interval work, is it truly HIIT...? Are you gassing yourself over and over during a game...? I know you will sprint and then return to a lower level of activity repeatedly, but your sprints aren't typically in the 30 second range, probably more like 8-12...? i mean i typically played midfield which seemed to be the most active players on the field most times... |
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Lol if you don't think you are exhausted after a 90 minute soccer match. How do you know so little about sports and fitness looking like you did? |
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I never said you may not be exhausted AFTER the game is complete, may even be tired as fuck during the game at times, but there's a big difference between sprinting off and on for 8 seconds at a time and 30 seconds at time... there are PLENTY of breaks in the action in a soccer game, so don't try and make it out to be that it's the most tiresome thing in the world... any person in reasonable cardiovascualr shape can play a soccer game... and while you're playing you're also getting blows here and there and taking in fluids as well... playing a soccer game is not the same level of intensity as a full blown HIIT session... now i haven't played at the highest levels, but did play on club teams in my first 2 years at college so i've played on more than a high school level... soccer is an awesome cardiovascualr workout... not questioning that... |
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You don't have to sprint for 30 full seconds every time you sprint in order for you to be doing HIIT. There are several programs that focus on 5-15 second sprinting periods, as well as the longer ones. 30 seconds is just about the max that you can actually maintain a full-on sprint, anyway. How long the sprints last depends upon a variety of factors. When I play indoor, my sprints are much longer, but then, so are my breaks because of subbing out. Outdoor is a bit different, but then, it lasts 40 more minutes than an indoor game does. The last time I tracked my activity for a game, it was 2 miles of sprinting, 4 miles of jogging and 1 mile of walking pace. Not an exact replica of HIIT that takes 20 minutes in a gym, but it's pretty close to the recovery protocol and activity intervals. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel elliptical is bullshit IMO... get on the treadmill and if you don't like running, walk on an incline at a 4mph clip... you can really get your hearrate up and a sweat going if you jack up the incline... treadmill > elliptical... Changed it up tonight and did the treadmill at 10% incline 3mph speed...heart rate averaged 138bpm and burned 660 calories according to my heart rate monitor. Definitely a lot more of an intense workout than the elliptical...sweat pouring down my forehead, shirt soaked and a little buzzed feeling at the end of the workout. |
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I have basketball for my cardio. I love basketball and I hate cardio machines. I wish I could figure out how much distance I cover when playing. I played for about 90 minutes tonight and I hustle. Big back workout too beforehand. Fuck yah! |
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Originally Posted By: Andy Rooneymanian Originally Posted By: DieZel elliptical is bullshit IMO... get on the treadmill and if you don't like running, walk on an incline at a 4mph clip... you can really get your hearrate up and a sweat going if you jack up the incline... treadmill > elliptical... Changed it up tonight and did the treadmill at 10% incline 3mph speed...heart rate averaged 138bpm and burned 660 calories according to my heart rate monitor. Definitely a lot more of an intense workout than the elliptical...sweat pouring down my forehead, shirt soaked and a little buzzed feeling at the end of the workout. |
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Originally Posted By: Andy Rooneymanian Originally Posted By: DieZel elliptical is bullshit IMO... get on the treadmill and if you don't like running, walk on an incline at a 4mph clip... you can really get your hearrate up and a sweat going if you jack up the incline... treadmill > elliptical... Changed it up tonight and did the treadmill at 10% incline 3mph speed...heart rate averaged 138bpm and burned 660 calories according to my heart rate monitor. Definitely a lot more of an intense workout than the elliptical...sweat pouring down my forehead, shirt soaked and a little buzzed feeling at the end of the workout. Clearly, you were wasting your time on the elliptical. Cardio should have you soaked and sporting a high bpm or else you're wasting time. Go nuts and start doing speed intervals to increase that burn. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Clearly, you were wasting your time on the elliptical. Cardio should have you soaked and sporting a high bpm or else you're wasting time. Go nuts and start doing speed intervals to increase that burn. I really don't see any of it as a waste of time. Yes, 660 calories burned is better than 500 calories on the elliptical...but 500 calories on the elliptical is clearly better than 0 on the couch. Can't really call it a waste of time as long as you're doing something. |
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Sheeeeeeeit. You can get results from any fucking machine in the joint. You just have to know how to do it. No one machine is the panacea. They all can get you where you need to go. |
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Originally Posted By: truckman_16 Sheeeeeeeit. You can get results from any fucking machine in the joint. You just have to know how to do it. No one machine is the panacea. They all can get you where you need to go. Disagree, The stair machine(with the revolving steps) on any preset interval workout is the fucking devil for 45 minutes. |
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I agree. The stair machine is an ass kicker, but you can get a good HR and sweaty on the elliptical too if you're doin it right. |
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Originally Posted By: truckman_16 I agree. The stair machine is an ass kicker, but you can get a good HR and sweaty on the elliptical too if you're doin it right. I think there is a very distinct difference between you can get a good sweat, and you have no choice but to start sweating on a stair machine vs elliptical. |
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[quote=truckman_16]I agree. The stair machine is an ass kicker,/quote] Murder on the knees, though. Use with moderation. I agree that some cardio is better than none, but if I'm doing cardio, I'm damn well gonna make it a point to be breathing hard and sweating from what I'm doing. |
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I just like things that I can get into a rhythm with. Stair machine doesn't groove with my ipod play list. |
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I like and hate hiking. Unrelenting quad rape for 2 hours. |
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Skip machines. Sidewalk is free. |
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Originally Posted By: Impulsive Skip machines. Sidewalk is free. I get it, but for me I need to get all of my fitness done in one place at one time. The gym works as an all in one solution. |
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Hit the treadmill or elliptical for 30 minutes on an interval setting. I like the elliptical in that I can burn through a massive resistance increase for a minute then take a breather for a minute. Back and forth. Same on the treadmill. Follow that with 30 minutes of swimming and you have yourself a fantastic cardio day. |
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Less talking. More secsi pix! |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Less talking. More secsi pix! Seriously. Wasn't Dahlia on a crossfit kick??? Pics or the terrorists have won!!! My next one isn't due til next week... |
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Still going strong, Crossfit 5 days a week I have been away, and will be away again for another 6ish weeks. Just relaxing a bit before my next chunk of essays are due. |
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*cough*pics*cough |
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Soon. I hit a weight loss plateau a month back and am just getting back to progress. It's a slow thing for me, even though my progress in CF has been amazing. I imagine at some point, things will just kick in....I think my body is still protecting itself seeing as I was having some food issues at the end of last year. |
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<--posting pics from start to finish "Before" was a mess, but was motivation to keep trying to reach my goal. |
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agreed... starting pic is embarrasing to me, cause i'm vain like a mother fucker... haha... i'll post more more pics when i get closer to my goal... |
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If I didn't post that first pic, I can't say I'd be as committed as I am. It made me feel like I had to answer to you fuckers. |
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May of last year. Today |
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Put the lid down!!! |
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i'm not sure what's more impressive... the weight or the hair loss... |
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the hair was for charity. |
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Wayne, I like your old hair better. |
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The fro was epic. Certainly no hating on that. Stone Age pimpin' right there. |
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Thats some anti-Sampson shit right thur! |
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Lookin great Wayne, keep it up Holmes!!! |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby <--posting pics from start to finish "Before" was a mess, but was motivation to keep trying to reach my goal. It might be different for others, but the "food issues" I was talking about is bulimia. I am still recovering from it, with a few relapses here and there. Me posting pics is just not going to help me progress any. BUT, I promise I will once I get a few things settled It's just a difficult journey and sometimes a little touchy for me. |
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Originally Posted By: Dahlia Originally Posted By: g@mby <--posting pics from start to finish "Before" was a mess, but was motivation to keep trying to reach my goal. It might be different for others, but the "food issues" I was talking about is bulimia. I am still recovering from it, with a few relapses here and there. Me posting pics is just not going to help me progress any. BUT, I promise I will once I get a few things settled It's just a difficult journey and sometimes a little touchy for me. I had a feeling it was that when I heard "food issues". I have a cousin who has struggled with it for 20 years. It's going to be tough for you to realize that what you see in the mirror and what is actually there are two different things. If you've been doing crossfit for this long, you likely look way better than you think. I can see being hesitant to post pics on CSi, but this group has been VERY positive. |
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eHugs and kisses on all your pink parts Dahlia. My wife went through the same battle. Everyone's situation is unique to them though, and I cannot fathom what you're going through. Just remember that we are all here in support of you and your goals for a healthy lifestyle. |
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Yeah, I'd like to think that a woman is very safe from criticism in the fitness forum. Everyone's very nice to the dudes with their "before" pics and if there is criticism, it's constructive rather than malicious. I mean, my first "before" pic was AWFUL and no one was mean about it. We'd probably make a decent supplemental support group for you. |
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Thanks guys, I appreciate your kind words To be honest, one of the main reasons I HAD to deal with it, was my passion for Crossfit. It's almost physically impossible to do Crossfit and be bulimic at the same time (and go to school and work, etc.) There is a lot to it, and when I do a post in while, I will explain it all, for those that are interested. I have been very fortunate to have a wonderfully supportive family and an excellent doctor. My crossfit coach's girlfriend is a nutritionist and she's been an excellent support for me for the last 5 months, and it really helps that she's a Crossfitter too, so she can help me with my eating for the sport I'm doing well, and look forward to telling my story, because it's going to have a happy ending |
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Good luck with that Dahlia, I suffered a bit from it myself when I first developed my acid reflux, I couldn't hold anything down sometimes and I have yet to get it addressed by a doctor. |
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This guys stache totally ruined my action shot! |
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please tell me that shot was before you passed him up. he looks like he's struggling bad sorry to hear Dahlia. hope things work out for you |
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Originally Posted By: big colloRAHRAH please tell me that shot was before you passed him up. he looks like he's struggling bad sorry to hear Dahlia. hope things work out for you lol, pretty sure he just darted onto the course or something. No number and don't ever remember seeing him during the race (I was around the same people most of the way) |
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Looking closer at that pic, it appears that I've actually started getting some runners legs. My quads seem a little slimmer than in the past. |
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I need to get runners calves. My calves are strong but not the high and tight "balls" like a lot of runners. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom This guys stache totally ruined my action shot! That dude doesn't even look like he's competing in the race. Like a spectator just started running so that he could get into the pic. lol he even has a sweater tied around his waist. |
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Posting this for Dahlia and for t3H lulz: Post-ride, helmet head, in my bike shorts-clad glory (also attempting the Art flex ) I wish I could get those "squared-off" cyclist quads, but genetics seem to be preventing that. I'm more interested in function over form, so I'm not going to do a billion leg extensions to try to get them--especially if they don't make me faster. I had a decent ride today. Did my usual loop that is turning into my little time trial. According to iMapMyRide, 18.41 miles in 1:08.36, average speed of 16.11mph on a moderately windy day. I love it when there's a moderate headwind on the way out, and the same headwind on the way back Bit by bit, I'm getting faster. Empirically, I'm a slow cyclist, though. |
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Originally Posted By: truckman_16 Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom This guys stache totally ruined my action shot! That dude doesn't even look like he's competing in the race. Like a spectator just started running so that he could get into the pic. lol he even has a sweater tied around his waist. Yeah--as Howard Stern would say--he looks like a nudnick. |
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Nice work G@mby! Keep it up! Feels great, doesn't it?! |
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Fighting the good fight, babe. Thanks. Just wanted to show you that it's OK to drop a few inhibitions when it comes to pic posting. If you told me last year that I'd be in bike shorts on CSi, I'd have lol'ed to death. |
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Definitely progressing gamby, nice work |
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Thanks so much. Yeah, very cool to see it starting to evolve before my eyes. Still very motivated. I'm planning a solid hour on the mag trainer with probably 4 sets of pullups (off the bike, of course lulz) thrown in for good measure. Yoga DVD on Sunday for "rest day". |
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Gamboney, what is he foot print of your trainer? I'd like to get one for home but am limited on space. |
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I have a cheapie Graber Mag Trainer that was $149 at Dick's Sporting Goods. It folds up quite compactly for storage. I don't leave it set up when I'm not using it. It has a quick release mount so it's a fast setup. Footprint when set up is the size of the bike with maybe another 10" off of the back wheel and not even 2' wide. I just throw an old sheet down on the floor so nothing potentially grinds into the carpet, but you could buy a purpose-built mat or a cheap yoga mat to cover your floor. I also cover the stem with a towel so I don't sweat into the headset and corrode it to shit and I jack up the front wheel with a stack of books so my arms don't fall asleep. |
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You can see a trainer setup here that another guy posted a few days ago: http://forums.clubsi.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/6108367 I keep a small table beside mine for my towel, drink, and phone. I also have a fan setup in front as it gets hot really fast when you're pedaling indoors. Beside the fan is where I setup my laptop if I'm doing a training video. |
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I set up next to my wife's recumbent exercise bike, so my remotes and phone sit on that console. Bottle goes in my bottle cage. My basement is frigid at this time of year, so not much need for a fan. I wipe my head with a towel every few minutes. If your basement is warm, a fan is very wise. Watching DVR'd Wheeler Dealers and Musclecar on the trainer tomorrow. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby I have a cheapie Graber Mag Trainer that was $149 at Dick's Sporting Goods. It folds up quite compactly for storage. I don't leave it set up when I'm not using it. It has a quick release mount so it's a fast setup. Footprint when set up is the size of the bike with maybe another 10" off of the back wheel and not even 2' wide. I just throw an old sheet down on the floor so nothing potentially grinds into the carpet, but you could buy a purpose-built mat or a cheap yoga mat to cover your floor. I also cover the stem with a towel so I don't sweat into the headset and corrode it to shit and I jack up the front wheel with a stack of books so my arms don't fall asleep. Same setup here. |
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nice work wayne! I am right where you are with slightly bigger chest and traps but smaller legs. I need to get back down to my ideal 165-170. |
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Jealous of them quads man! You're progressing good with the fat loss dude! |
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Here's an update at 220... Approximatley 18% BF... Goal is 205 and like 10% or less... |
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your legs are like tree trunks dude!!! probably would have some explosive power if you played football. |
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you got some nice calves man <nohomo>... i always wanted that high calf, but it's not in my genetics... |
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Thanks. (no homo) (ah, hell--this is the least heterosexual thread on CSi ) I do a lot to get them, but genetics are responsible for probably 75% of them. It's the same reason I'll never have a six-pack. I also have very thin wrists/ankles (my wife calls them "dainty" ). Helps everything look bigger. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Behold my calves of doom: I'll save myself the pictures, mine look the same. |
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I could post mine up and win skinniest calves award. |
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i don't know man, my calves look pretty skinny too... at least i think so... |
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ok i lose... i just checked mine and it's 17"... guess they just look skinny cause i don't have that high double head... |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Originally Posted By: Lewis I could post mine up and win skinniest calves award. 13.5" flexed! No idea what mine are, but tall lanky and lots of running doesn't really build calves . Hopefully getting a bike and riding a lot this summer will help. |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Originally Posted By: Lewis I could post mine up and win skinniest calves award. 13.5" flexed! Barely 13" here. |
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I bet that's right around where I am, which is funny compared to the gorilla sized quads. |
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I tried to get the same perspective in the photos from the old B/W to the new color pics but it didn't quite work. The B/W pics are from 2010. I believe I was about 235. The color pics are from today weighed in at 201. I still got plenty of work to do. |
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lost weight and the tattoo grew... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel lost weight and the tattoo grew... Funny how that worked. |
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Hit 160 today and took a couple pics. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Hit 160 today and took a couple pics. I think the moms in your circle are going to start swooning. You've kicked some major ass. BTW--back to the calf-off, I just measured mine @ 16". |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Originally Posted By: Lewis I could post mine up and win skinniest calves award. 13.5" flexed! Tied for last, we are? |
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it just dumbfounds me how Mom is 160lbs, runs like a horse, and doesn't show any abs... i'd think for your size and cardio load you're bodyfat would be a bit lower... solid work though, i guess you're looking to drop 10 more though, huh...? |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel it just dumbfounds me how Mom is 160lbs, runs like a horse, and doesn't show any abs... I say genetics. Same reason I've never had them. Same reason dudes who do nothing have them. Ages ago, I read in Bicycling that you're just as likely to have a belly (not that he has a belly) as you are to have a big nose. I'm working on them pretty hard, but I don't foresee much in terms of results. |
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nah, everyone has abs, it's just uncovering them... you can build them up but bodyfat needs to be in a range to see them... i'd just think the amount of cardio Mom gets in, they'd be coming out... everyone's is going to look different but they are in there, otherwise he wouldn't have the strength to run like he does... so i'm wondering if it's diet or weight training that's the limiting factor, or a combo of the 2... |
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Yeah, probably around 150 and I'd see some more abs. Im honestly not too concerned with it though. Sure I want to look good on the beach in a month, but thats just for my own self confidence...not looking to impress anybody really.. I'll be really happy if I can get to the Big Island at 155. I don't generally watch my diet too closely when I'm training hard...I just don't have the energy for 20 hours a week unless I'm eating when and what I want to. Keep in mind, I spent most of my 20's early 30's right around 200 pounds. I was 208 in may of 2010 when I started training. I'm still in the honeymoon phase with my new body. |
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Ill also add that my stomach midsection and chest are rock solid under what is now a really thin layer of skin/fat. I would like to get my BF measured just to see what I'm at since Ive never had it checked. |
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That before pic is remarkable. Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Ill also add that my stomach midsection and chest are rock solid under what is now a really thin layer of skin/fat. Same boat, but hidden under a much thicker layer of fat. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel it just dumbfounds me how Mom is 160lbs, runs like a horse, and doesn't show any abs... i'd think for your size and cardio load you're bodyfat would be a bit lower... solid work though, i guess you're looking to drop 10 more though, huh...? DIET DIET DIET DIET DIET |
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I have no interest in being a slave to diet. Slave to training? Sure thing. Honestly though, I can't see what the health benefits are to having a 6 pack over just being in a healthy weight range and fit enough to do whatever it is your into at a level you want to be. |
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it's not about the 6 pack as it is about the lower amount of BF... and you're not unhealthy at all... just think how much easier your runs would be if you were carrying 5-10 less pounds around... |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) I have no interest in being a slave to diet. Slave to training? Sure thing. this I still have a life to live and being on a competition bodybuilder diet doesn't really fit in the picture. That said, I'm eating much more reasonably than I used to. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel nah, everyone has abs, it's just uncovering them... you can build them up but bodyfat needs to be in a range to see them... i'd just think the amount of cardio Mom gets in, they'd be coming out... everyone's is going to look different but they are in there, otherwise he wouldn't have the strength to run like he does... so i'm wondering if it's diet or weight training that's the limiting factor, or a combo of the 2... Sure everyone has them, but stronger abs show more. I know I've gotten more abs from lifting and doing planks did I did from running 1/2 marathons. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel it's not about the 6 pack as it is about the lower amount of BF... and you're not unhealthy at all... just think how much easier your runs would be if you were carrying 5-10 less pounds around... Of course, and I've seen the proof of that over the last 2 years. I'm more than willing to take a lower bf %, but I'm in no hurry, and if it doesn't end up being a happy medium between diet and training load....well, it is what it is. With my run/tri training its an ebb and flow. 3 months hard training followed by a short period of time of lower training time until the build for the next race. If I gain a few pound....no biggie. Being an athlete has become a lifestyle for me...Im in it for the long haul. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) I have no interest in being a slave to diet. Slave to training? Sure thing. this I still have a life to live and being on a competition bodybuilder diet doesn't really fit in the picture. That said, I'm eating much more reasonably than I used to. you don't need to be on a competition bodybuilder diet bro... it's just common sense... if you're eating to lose weight, you're already on the right track... |
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Originally Posted By: dirtyS13drifta Originally Posted By: DieZel nah, everyone has abs, it's just uncovering them... you can build them up but bodyfat needs to be in a range to see them... i'd just think the amount of cardio Mom gets in, they'd be coming out... everyone's is going to look different but they are in there, otherwise he wouldn't have the strength to run like he does... so i'm wondering if it's diet or weight training that's the limiting factor, or a combo of the 2... Sure everyone has them, but stronger abs show more. I know I've gotten more abs from lifting and doing planks did I did from running 1/2 marathons. which is why I've started incorporating some core exercises. Short term goal of looking good on vacation, long term goal of being a better runner. With the exception of Runners World cover models, you don't see many elite runners/triathletes with really sculpted abs. Super low body fat, but mostly flat stomachs. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 abs are overrated, gotta diet too strict to have them, I'd rather have raw strength in my legs and upper body than a washboard stomach. i don't know if "diet too strict" is really true... sure it's more strict than not being under that 10%, but unless you're looking to be completely shredded, i think it's doable and still being able to "live life" and not be a slave to your diet... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: g@mby Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) I have no interest in being a slave to diet. Slave to training? Sure thing. this I still have a life to live and being on a competition bodybuilder diet doesn't really fit in the picture. That said, I'm eating much more reasonably than I used to. you don't need to be on a competition bodybuilder diet bro... it's just common sense... Trust me--the best I'll get is "flat" (with luck). I had a belly in high school. No matter what I've done, I've had one. Just can't shake it. I'm fine with that. At 2 months away from 40, there aren't many dudes with 6-packs at that age. BTW--those runner chicks are shredded. No boobs, but shredded. Nice. |
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Apparently the whole genetics thing and abs must be true because to my surprise, I'm actually showing abs and I have a crapload of body fat still going on. Haven't done a single sit-up. Lots of body fat still... |
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Originally Posted By: Rumble Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Hit 160 today and took a couple pics. Depending on your size/weight, a store like H&M carry pants that are slim (they carry both slim and skinny I believe). Topman is another good one, also carries slim, skinny, and painted-the-fuck-on-they're-so-tight pants. Zara is another good one, etc.... |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) I love those jeans! They're Converse slim straight from Target. Since I usually get my jeans at Target, I might have to check those out. I dunno if they'll work for someone with short legs and a thick middle (me), though |
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Alright guys...the day of the "unveiling" has come! I've really come a long way, in a big part thanks to you guys, and it's still only the beginning but the change already is huge for me, never really imagined I'd have this much definition ever. |
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Fantastic progress. Great to see that the results are coming. I don't know what it will take to get wider shoulders, but that will balance everything out a bit better. Moreso working on your pecs. Keep it up. It's always good to see hard work pay off. |
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Mighty legs in the second pic. Christ--you really were in the high desert, weren't you??? Hydrate or die... |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Mighty legs in the second pic. Christ--you really were in the high desert, weren't you??? Hydrate or die... Not high...just desert. There's a reason all those snowbirds flock here this time of year. : It started getting a little warm on the run, but not too bad. I drank most of a gatorade sports bottle (mounted between the aero bars) on the bike, but only had one sip of water on the run. Felt pretty good just dumping water on my head. Oh, and it does feel great to ride out on the road....even better to pass a bunch of people and only have 3 pass me. |
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Originally Posted By: Andy Rooneymanian Alright guys...the day of the "unveiling" has come! I've really come a long way, in a big part thanks to you guys, and it's still only the beginning but the change already is huge for me, never really imagined I'd have this much definition ever. Jesus man. Nice job. I think I told you back in October you had to be patient. You're more defined than me. Shit your arms might be bigger too. I've definitely not been doing my best. Fuck, I've got to step it up. Keep working on the bench and the standing press and your shoulders and pecs will fill in. (the one area where you're not kicking my ass). Seriously, you're showing me where the whole thing comes into play(I've done no changes to my diet except adding a bit more protein in the last 4 months). I get more calories from alcohol per week than you probably get in one whole day. |
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Haha, I don't think I was squeezing against the lat, at least not intentionally. I did do 40 push ups, 20 curls (20lbs/arm) and 20 sit ups before the photos though. And like I said before, the lighting helps a ton...overhead kitchen lighting really shows off all the contours...head on lighting (like the update pics in my other thread) don't look as impressive. I am working that chest and press though. I'm actually taking the week off from exercises that involve lifting with the legs due to a minor (I hope) injury but I'm still doing press and chest...banged out 150x3x5 on chest today much easier than the last set on Friday, I think on Monday I can go for 152.5 since my 1.25 weights came in today. If all goes well, I'll be able to increase my bench by 20 lbs over the next 4 weeks...would be awesome. The exciting thing about all this is that I'm only 2 months into SS, I can't wait for 3 months. I realize growth is faster when a beginner and slows down but I don't think I'm close total yet, definitely still a beginner. Thanks for the comments..who the hell ever thought my fatass would hear someone say "You're more defined than me?" |
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Originally Posted By: Andy Rooneymanian Haha, I don't think I was squeezing against the lat, at least not intentionally. I did do 40 push ups, 20 curls (20lbs/arm) and 20 sit ups before the photos though. And like I said before, the lighting helps a ton...overhead kitchen lighting really shows off all the contours...head on lighting (like the update pics in my other thread) don't look as impressive. I am working that chest and press though. I'm actually taking the week off from exercises that involve lifting with the legs due to a minor (I hope) injury but I'm still doing press and chest...banged out 150x3x5 on chest today much easier than the last set on Friday, I think on Monday I can go for 152.5 since my 1.25 weights came in today. If all goes well, I'll be able to increase my bench by 20 lbs over the next 4 weeks...would be awesome. The exciting thing about all this is that I'm only 2 months into SS, I can't wait for 3 months. I realize growth is faster when a beginner and slows down but I don't think I'm close total yet, definitely still a beginner. Thanks for the comments..who the hell ever thought my fatass would hear someone say "You're more defined than me?" Overhead lighting is awesome.. Yeah, I've found my BP goes in spurts. Some days a lightweight will be hard and then I'll blow past a prior PB like it's nothing. For the record Val, I'm not a model of fitness. I only started S.S. 1-2 months before you. I just wasn't as resistant to starting as you... I was realizing I kick back about 12-15 beers/drinks a week. I think I need to quit the garbage in routine. All I've done to my diet is reduce cheese, increase protein(a little) and that's it. That and i need to up the cardio. Either way. You're doing good stuff man. You've earned some props for how much you've turned around. Especially in the last 2-3 months. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 it's way easier to build from nothing, than it is to build, let yourself go and try to build it back up again. I disagree with this. The base I built 15 years ago was maintained with VERY little effort/exertion. I got dough-y here and there over the years, but getting decent muscle tone back wasn't nearly as hard as it was to get it in the first place. For me, muscle memory is no joke. I mean, I haven't been fully out of shape since that time, but I've let things slide pretty hard for quite a few extended periods of time. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Originally Posted By: 137 it's way easier to build from nothing, than it is to build, let yourself go and try to build it back up again. I disagree with this. The base I built 15 years ago was maintained with VERY little effort/exertion. I got dough-y here and there over the years, but getting decent muscle tone back wasn't nearly as hard as it was to get it in the first place. For me, muscle memory is no joke. I mean, I haven't been fully out of shape since that time, but I've let things slide pretty hard for quite a few extended periods of time. Yeah, as far as muscle or cardio go, having built a good base in the past has always seemed useful even after a long break. Burning fat is a different task altogether tho' |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) nice heelstriking |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) I don't generally watch my diet too closely when you are a teen you can easily out train(and grow) a horrid high calorie diet. not so much as you age. same with gamby. cut the cals, consistently and youll abs will come around. the problem is people dont want to put in the month and months of reduced cals...but really its only hard at first. then you get used to it. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric same with gamby. cut the cals, consistently and youll abs will come around. the problem is people dont want to put in the month and months of reduced cals...but really its only hard at first. then you get used to it. Well, this is the tightest my diet has ever been (although still far from perfect), so we'll see where it goes. I've been trying to work my abs daily. I'm feeling much slimmer lately, which is cool. I'm pretty stoked at how much my belly has shrunken since new year's |
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I was just going to let the thread get back on track rather than have a pissing contest about knowledge or people having to be right or correct statements. I'd rather eat big and lift big, than fast for abs while plateauing on strength gains. If that's wrong and you're defying that statement then by all means go on with your bad selves but I have yet to see anyone in these threads with a 6 pack with over a 300lb backsquat and 400+lb deadlift (besides art) |
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No one is trying to have a pissing contest. Just asking what being lean has to do with being weak and what being fat has to do with being strong. And my maxes are well in that range with a six pack. I just want to know what fat is doing for someone that contributes to strength gains. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 I was just going to let the thread get back on track rather than have a pissing contest about knowledge or people having to be right or correct statements. I'd rather eat big and lift big, than fast for abs while plateauing on strength gains. If that's wrong and you're defying that statement then by all means go on with your bad selves but I have yet to see anyone in these threads with a 6 pack with over a 300lb backsquat and 400+lb deadlift (besides art) i'm close....287 BS and 365 DL (which was too easy to be a real max). |
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Originally Posted By: Silock No one is trying to have a pissing contest. Just asking what being lean has to do with being weak and what being fat has to do with being strong. And my maxes are well in that range with a six pack. I just want to know what fat is doing for someone that contributes to strength gains. he's saying that powerlifters and strongmen are "fat" and if they were lean their lifts would have to go down |
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Sorry I keep whoring this thread. I feel like I can definitely see some more definition in my chest and shoulders, and I can definitely see my upper ABS. Question though....the very top abdominals right under the ribcage are really starting to stick out. Is that normal? Also, if I look straight down at them, one side seems a tad larger than the other. Edit: first pic flexing second is relaxed. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock No one is trying to have a pissing contest. Just asking what being lean has to do with being weak and what being fat has to do with being strong. And my maxes are well in that range with a six pack. I just want to know what fat is doing for someone that contributes to strength gains. I wouldn't call myself fat where I'm at now, and my lifts are 310bs and 419deadlift but it seems the more weight I lose the more those numbers are starting to dwindle. So what I was saying is i'd rather have the little bit of flab (not too much) and increase my lifts again than to get to Chris' size and lose 100lbs off of each of those. |
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Originally Posted By: antness if Mr. Mom is like a lot of runners he can't even squat (with a proper back) to parallel, and im not even talking with weights Runners legs are that weak? |
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Why? Flexibility issues? I'm pretty flexible and can maintain a bent over aero position on the bike for 5 plus hours. I've never done a squat but a quick based on pictures I've seen: Dunno. Not uncomfortable or anything, and only my jeans were limiting me going lower. |
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Originally Posted By: Back 5 Originally Posted By: antness if Mr. Mom is like a lot of runners he can't even squat (with a proper back) to parallel, and im not even talking with weights Runners legs are that weak? Lol, not mine! I probably carry half my body weight down there. |
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Originally Posted By: Back 5 ^^ Ikea bookshelf? Hehe, pretty much IKEA entire house. No expensive furniture will be bought till the kids are grown. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Originally Posted By: Back 5 ^^ Ikea bookshelf? Hehe, pretty much IKEA entire house. No expensive furniture will be bought till the kids are grown. I have the same bookshelf and I keep my TV on it as well |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Question though....the very top abdominals right under the ribcage are really starting to stick out. Is that normal? Also, if I look straight down at them, one side seems a tad larger than the other. Totally normal, not everybody is perfectly symmetrical, and I think abs are one of those muscles that are wacky on lots of people. I know my abs are completely messed up, one side is higher than the other. Only shirtless pic I have of myself from last year, you can see how they're not even close. |
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lol, good. Oh, and I want that belt, where can I buy? |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby I don't even know what to say. You. are. gorgeous. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) lol, good. Oh, and I want that belt, where can I buy? Not for sale, it's a one off! Originally Posted By: Dahlia I don't even know what to say. You. are. gorgeous. I have a feeling that's the 6 month old beer talking |
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I only had two, then got bored and stopped drinking it I'll come back tomorrow when I am sober and tell you again how gorgeous you are just to prove that I;m not drunk |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Originally Posted By: Back 5 Originally Posted By: antness if Mr. Mom is like a lot of runners he can't even squat (with a proper back) to parallel, and im not even talking with weights Runners legs are that weak? Lol, not mine! I probably carry half my body weight down there. Maybe slow ultra runners. Most fast runners(you're sub 20 5k now right?) are going have some decent quads. I know when I did 1/2s my quads got small and my hammies got bigger, shortened my runs and spend up and my quads are big. regardless I'm slow and I can't run far... |
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20:30 5k, 1:30:24 1/2. I spent years carrying around a bunch of extra weight so my legs adapted to support that. Of course there wasnt much adapting...I was handed down my moms short stumpy physique. |
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I have no idea what I weight these days, The gym scale broke. 4.5 months into SS, but I've taken a whole month off due to vacations and lately school work and slacking has made me miss some workouts. Somebody need a shave.. Yeah, I suck at take mirror photos. Check out my love handles! Can you tell who's made no dietary changes and only does about 1/3 the cardio they'r supposed to? I'll probably do a progess post here next week, but overall I'm happy with SS for the amount of effort I've put into it. I need to get my ass running a bit more though, and probably a few less beers wouldn't kill me. /off for st patricks day bbq! |
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look good dude, don't knock yourself on the handles you have a towel pinching your hips, it happens. Keep up the good work, and put some sun tan lotion on or something. |
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Taken like 2 min ago cause I was bored. Lol. |
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do any of the guys grow pubis maximus or does everyone start shaving and waxing when they see some wrinkles in their mid section? lol |
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I know! you guys should just tuck it and sport the full mangina. |
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Fuck you Colt! |
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Holy crap. I can come in here now and get my groove on whenever I like Nice work guys! (and, thanks ) |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Originally Posted By: dirtyS13drifta I have no idea what I weight these days, The gym scale broke. 4.5 months into SS, but I've taken a whole month off due to vacations and lately school work and slacking has made me miss some workouts. Haha, thanks, I think... Now you know why I think you look so skinny! It's funny how my body has responded to the lifting. My numbers still aren't that huge, but my torso really loves to add weight. Like I said, I probably need to watch my diet more and do more cardio. I generally don't eat pretty well, but I definitely don't "watch" what I eat. All I did was add some proteins to my normal diet. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 do any of the guys grow pubis maximus or does everyone start shaving and waxing when they see some wrinkles in their mid section? lol Don't worry, I've got some hair for you there! Seriously though, my wife would kick my ass if I did that shit. That said, I'd be lying if I claimed not to tidy shit up. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 look good dude, don't knock yourself on the handles you have a towel pinching your hips, it happens. Keep up the good work, and put some sun tan lotion on or something. Yeah, muffin-toppin. Still means I've got some meat there. I tend to store fat in my abdomen so that's why I worry about that shit, especially with the health risks. Even when I was running it was the last part to go. That said, I'm pretty happy with my looks. I actually was surprised by how much rippling there was in my back, it's no silock, but not bad for me. I've added a bit more auxillaries on my arms lately and it seems to have helped(they were skinnier even 2-3 weeks ago), they've gotten bigger and my lifts have gotten stronger too. To be fair, it's not like I got where I am from only 4.5 months of S.S. I've generally taken "minimum" care of my body for the last 5 years. I run at least a couple miles most weeks and have lifted very casually off and on. Add in the snowboarding and hiking and I've not been truly skinny-fat for a while. Still pretty stoked to step it up from the minimum and see how it can go. I'll probably stop gaining weight about now. I don't feel like buying a ton more clothes. Plus I want to run a 1/2 again this year. I've had a farmer tan most my damn life. Thanks for all the good feedback guys! |
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Most men carry their excess fat in their abdomen and it's always the last 2 go... I'm in the same boat brother and I'll prolly have to go to 190 to get rid of it... We'll see how it looks at 200... |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Fuck you Colt! |
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Originally Posted By: dirtyS13drifta [ Seriously though, my wife would kick my ass if I did that shit. That said, I'd be lying if I claimed not to tidy shit up. Yeah, I just weed wack down there every once in awhile just so my wife doesn't have to deal with a horror show. That said, I'm still contemplating the cyclist leg shave this summer. I dunno. Continuing t3H gH3y, looking great, diezel (and others on this page). Lately, I've finally been feeling more consistently pumped/jacked. It's a good feeling. |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Taken like 2 min ago cause I was bored. Lol. Would you take one with the cock out already? |
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Haha. Wasn't going for the cock out look. Just trying to show off the V taper. |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Haha. Wasn't going for the cock out look. Just trying to show off the V taper. I noticed you were showing that off. Right after my picture with a high towel, thanks dick. Seriously, swithcing from running with a little weights to weights with casual cardio. I've lost some of the definition on my adonis belt, but I've gain some semblence of upper abs and obliques. Win-some, lose some. |
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Do you just guess how it's going to come out??? Decent enough shot. You certainly look defined. For some reason you look more diesel from the front (no homo). I snapped this one post-workout today, for the helluvit. My arms were pretty properly pumped up |
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Weird. From the front, you look like you have more lats going on (IIRC). Good cut, though, huh? I'm not even going to try that shot, but I wonder if the lats I see from the front on me go invisible when looking at the rear view. |
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Well, I don't dare give advice around here. If I could get rid of my belly, methinks I'd have a nice v-taper. |
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OB1, what are you at on pulling exercises. I'm surpised at the straightness of your torso. Rows, chins, deads, whatever you do. Don't bs about being weak, your quite strong for your size, you're 15 odd pounds less than me and am where I(and I think most guys with less than 1 year)would like to be on most exercises. Have you thought of switching to the Pendalay row(weights dead to the ground, parrallel back)? I think it would work the lats more but still give you the full compound of a row. |
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20 percent, but I'm actually happy where I'm at, don't really have any interest at all dropping to 170lbs or 165. I could have the muscle but cutting 32lbs in 2 months already cut my gas tank in half. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 I could have the muscle but cutting 32lbs in 2 months already cut my gas tank in half. That's insane weight loss. Amazing. I've done 12 I don't get the "gas tank" reference, though. |
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Cutting weight I always felt good energy wise but my output just seemed very diminished when trying to do anything HEAVY that required some real fuel on 1300 calories for a length of time. I don't know how Silock and everyone else are able to do it. My metabolic conditioning improved a bit mainly because I'm lighter now, but my lifts have gone down because I lost a little bit of mass as well. I'm kind of finding a happy place with the paleo diet and being rambunctious while maintaining my weight. If I dip into the 170's I dip into the 170's but for now I like being 181-185. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 I don't know how Silock and everyone else are able to do it. never heard of them going on a starvation diet |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Originally Posted By: 137 a lot of the people here love low cals. More power to ya buddy, I had my six pack, not interested in taking it to that level. Need some kind of motivation or purpose to take shit to the next level dude. I'm just happy to be a lot healthier than I was, can I shine a lil dang lol |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Cutting weight I always felt good energy wise but my output just seemed very diminished when trying to do anything HEAVY that required some real fuel on 1300 calories for a length of time. I don't know how Silock and everyone else are able to do it. My metabolic conditioning improved a bit mainly because I'm lighter now, but my lifts have gone down because I lost a little bit of mass as well. I'm kind of finding a happy place with the paleo diet and being rambunctious while maintaining my weight. If I dip into the 170's I dip into the 170's but for now I like being 181-185. I dunno. I just sorta . . . did it. I blocked out that feeling of being hungry or feeling like I needed more energy. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 20 percent, but I'm actually happy where I'm at, don't really have any interest at all dropping to 170lbs or 165. I could have the muscle but cutting 32lbs in 2 months already cut my gas tank in half. You look more than 20% by those pics, and i imagine that the 32 pounds you cut was ALOT of water, and likely some muscle coupled with some fat... you were more focused on dropping weight vs losing fat, which probably was a detriment in the end... the fact that you point at a strength loss over that time indicates a lean mass loss as well... You did an awesome job on your contest losing all that weight... you can still lose fat on a small caloric deficiet and gain strength while doing so... i've lost nearly 45 since Novemeber but don't feel i've lost strength over that time, i actually feel stronger than when i started... i know when i start adding more cals my strength will increase but for now, i'm happy cutting more fat and maintaining the LBM i have... |
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haha I have loose skin, I got a hydrostatic test. so I know for sure I'm at 20. Surprisingly my waist has actually gone down another inch and is now 33in. Sweet. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 haha I have loose skin, I got a hydrostatic test. so I know for sure I'm at 20. Surprisingly my waist has actually gone down another inch and is now 33in. Sweet. you were tested 2-3 weeks ago...? and what was your weight for that final weigh in...? if your waist is shrinking you may certainly still be losing fat though... and lose skin sounds like a load of bunk to me bro... where are you on your caloric intake right now...? |
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I believe in the "loose skin" thing. I've lost 70lbs since my heaviest ever though. My skin just sort of jiggles and moves around weird so I have to think that it's loose. And Mr. Mom...a "chub" is usually another term for boner....so why did losing 50 lbs give you a small boner? |
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Originally Posted By: dirtyS13drifta Wayne, are those photos at 180 now? probably about 186 in that picture, rest day, and some salty food in the system. lol @Cory : a few weeks ago is when I got dunked, the loose skin thing isn't bunk it's the reason I got tanked in the first place because when I did the caliper testing I lost 32 lbs but showed a 2 percent change in body fat according to my skin folds =/ They say it takes time to heal or some shit, i'm just fucking glad the stretch mark damage was minimal and only on the top of my quads where that abdominal v starts. they're really nasty on my inner thigh, if you'd like I'd be more than glad to get some pictures of my girlfriend stretching it. My skin is like fucking laffy taffy. and lastly in my defense you assholes are making it seem like it's easy to make love handles disappear, you do realize this is my back from january. 39inches 33inches |
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Exactly you bastages, back up off me dawg. LOL!!! I'm slowly chipping away at this area, it wasn't until I was trying on blazers that I noticed I started to get the v taper I've dreamed of having for so long. My pooch fat feels like the fat on a ribeye or a rack of ribs, all fluffy and shit. |
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Oh please. The last thing I'm going to do is get on a high horse about anything in the ab dept. My love handles have shrunken pretty well, but they're still abundant. |
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Posting a before because I am finally starting to workout and kinda watch what I eat. Right now I run alot, drink beer and eat whatever the fuck I want. And yes, I need to clean my mirror...a 5 year old with an electric toothbrush = splattered mirror. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Exactly you bastages, back up off me dawg. LOL!!! I'm slowly chipping away at this area, it wasn't until I was trying on blazers that I noticed I started to get the v taper I've dreamed of having for so long. My pooch fat feels like the fat on a ribeye or a rack of ribs, all fluffy and shit. Still, if you're not really into losing more weight, you'll always have them. It's going to take getting a six pack, or even more, to really get rid of them. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Originally Posted By: HX_Guy Wish I could eat whatever I want and look like that. Easy. Run as much as him. I dunno if you caught my post about my recent run. Not a pleasant experience. Low impact of the bike FTW |
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It's like that at the beginning for everybody. Just gotta suck it up and keep at it. You know I love the bike, and it's a great workout, but it just cannot compare to the workout you get from a run. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: 137 Exactly you bastages, back up off me dawg. LOL!!! I'm slowly chipping away at this area, it wasn't until I was trying on blazers that I noticed I started to get the v taper I've dreamed of having for so long. My pooch fat feels like the fat on a ribeye or a rack of ribs, all fluffy and shit. Still, if you're not really into losing more weight, you'll always have them. It's going to take getting a six pack, or even more, to really get rid of them. true nuff... he's got a lot of fat everywhere to worry about losing those love handles... i'm in the same boat though... |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) It's like that at the beginning for everybody. Just gotta suck it up and keep at it. You know I love the bike, and it's a great workout, but it just cannot compare to the workout you get from a run. Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Same...I tried to only bike. And it worked for a while...ultimately, to get further into it all...running was a must. Now I ride once a week, at least 3 times a month and run 2 or 3 times a week. Averaging 3 miles a session. Thats just completely wrong. Maybe if you are riding low intensity outside. HIT spinning is second only to rowing, and hurts your body less. |
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Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) Huge difference! Really leaning out, keep up the good work! |
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I never in my life imagined that I would ever fit into a medium dress shirt from express and have room to move. I felt like my xl's are just retarded big on me now, and the one L that I have also seems kind of huge. For instance If they didn't run out of larges for the particular shirt I'm wearing in the first picture I wouldn't of even considered trying on a medium, normally my arms don't fit or my back is too wide. But the new fitted shirts at express are pretty cool. They have the normal sizes like s,m,l,xl,xxl etc but will have a sub size for length. p(petite LOLOLOLOL), s, m, l, etc,etc. So I'm wearing a M, M in the first pic. Also size 33 jeans, dick area was too tight in 32's although they fit my waist just fine. |
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Originally Posted By: justthetip8.5 Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) It's like that at the beginning for everybody. Just gotta suck it up and keep at it. You know I love the bike, and it's a great workout, but it just cannot compare to the workout you get from a run. Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Same...I tried to only bike. And it worked for a while...ultimately, to get further into it all...running was a must. Now I ride once a week, at least 3 times a month and run 2 or 3 times a week. Averaging 3 miles a session. Thats just completely wrong. Maybe if you are riding low intensity outside. HIT spinning is second only to rowing, and hurts your body less. I don't know man. I've been an athlete my entire life and right now one of the hardest workouts I can do is go out for a fast run. I fully believe that those athletes who compete on the national stage in Marathon are some of the fittest people alive. |
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Originally Posted By: Back 5 Originally Posted By: justthetip8.5 Originally Posted By: Mr. Mom (prude) It's like that at the beginning for everybody. Just gotta suck it up and keep at it. You know I love the bike, and it's a great workout, but it just cannot compare to the workout you get from a run. Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Same...I tried to only bike. And it worked for a while...ultimately, to get further into it all...running was a must. Now I ride once a week, at least 3 times a month and run 2 or 3 times a week. Averaging 3 miles a session. Thats just completely wrong. Maybe if you are riding low intensity outside. HIT spinning is second only to rowing, and hurts your body less. I don't know man. I've been an athlete my entire life and right now one of the hardest workouts I can do is go out for a fast run. I fully believe that those athletes who compete on the national stage in Marathon are some of the fittest people alive. 'fittest people alive' is subjective, which of course you know, because we're all looking for a different kind of fit. As far as burning calories and getting a return from your workout intensity wise, one cannot beat cycling unless your rowing (and then sprinting tops the list, I believe). Just info I'm regurgitating from doctoral studies. I don't doubt Fast Running could beat it, actually, but you're adding qualifiers to the exercise. Fast enough cycling will match the fast running, although I do believe sprinting tops the list. Sprinting also, if I recall correctly, comes with a qualifier because of its high increased chance of injury. |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 OK, no real update to make but I must say, after switching to the workout I started in Nov, I fattened up....got stronger and then leaned back out to about where I was back in July. My physical results, picture-wise, disappoint me. Maybe I missed it, but are you trying to bulk or cut? It looks like you should bulk. You seem to kinda cave in your shoulders, are you doing enough pulling exercises to open up your chest and pull your shoulders back? It seems like your arms/shoulders might be taking over your movements. Do you have a back picture? |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Left pic is last early Aug, right is this week. I can definitely see more thickness here...muscle shapes are about the same but you just look wider in the new pictures. Good stuff. |
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So I'm sitting here decompressing after prepping/cleaning for hosting Easter tomorrow and I'm commenting on how jacked OB1 is. But seriously--dude--I don't want to hear you bitching about how much of a "small" guy you are. You're quite the opposite. Props. As for peak fitness, I'd think Mr. Mom would say that someone who is able to run a marathon after swimming 2.4 miles and biking 112 might be in a hair better shape than a "normal" marathoner. Also--pro cyclists are basically superhuman (not just because drugs). The speeds they carry for LONG distances are beyond my comprehension. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby So I'm sitting here decompressing after prepping/cleaning for hosting Easter tomorrow and I'm commenting on how jacked OB1 is. But seriously--dude--I don't want to hear you bitching about how much of a "small" guy you are. You're quite the opposite. Props. As for peak fitness, I'd think Mr. Mom would say that someone who is able to run a marathon after swimming 2.4 miles and biking 112 might be in a hair better shape than a "normal" marathoner. Also--pro cyclists are basically superhuman (not just because drugs). The speeds they carry for LONG distances are beyond my comprehension. I don't think you are taking into account OB1's size... IIRC he said he's only like 160 pounds so in essence yeah he is a "smallish guy"... He keeps a good BF% though... |
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God damn. Seems like a quantum leap from the last pics. Core is filling out/sculpting nicely and you've got some honest-to-goodness guns now! Awesome work. Very impressive. |
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Thanks man. I don't know about quantum leap, there is some growth from the last pictures I took a month ago (all weights are up so there has to be some growth) but the pictures this time are a little better so that helps a bit too. Month ago... Today... |
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Damn I have a long way to go! I'm probably about where you were Feb 2011. |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 You can do it, that's why I posted that...1st to 2nd pic is only 6mos. 6mos of hard work, no slacking off and no days off. I was always eating at a deficit during those months too. About 1200cals a day...and I wasn't doing too many compound lifts...I was working the hell out of myself...to what is now considered improper training IMO....although I was lifting heavy, hard and often. I had a ton of core work, albeit not compound work....tons of leg lifts, flutters, crunches etc.... That's awesome for 6 months. Of course I'm going to keep working on it, I'm loving it, though it's sucked lately with the leg pain and that crap but it's not a sprint I guess, have to take it slow. It is a little crazy when I look at my picture from May 2011... |
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it doesn't take long to see a big difference when you go from being a lazy slob, eating whatever you want, whenever you want to training hard, and tightening up your diet... |
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Orr you could just take them off and do a photoshoot in your boxers Lookin good G@mby! |
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Originally Posted By: OBGYN1 Gamby is starting to take shape! If you consider oval to be a shape. |
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Coooooooold bloooooooooded... |
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Wow--thanks for all of the positivity, folks (minus Silock, that is ). I truly appreciate the kind words/encouragement. I have to say--having accountability to this forum has made me way more motivated than I expected. Thanks for that. Still a lot of work to do, though. Christ--I'm 40 in a month... Originally Posted By: Dahlia Orr you could just take them off and do a photoshoot in your boxers |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby I have to say--having accountability to this forum has made me way more motivated than I expected. Thanks for that. Yep, I agree with that! On days like today, where it's my 4 week incremental update/photos, I'm always just a bit more careful in the days leading up because I know I have to come on here and be judged on my progress, so that definitely keeps me motivated. Thanks to everyone on the forum. |
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W3RD. I knew that once I posted that first pic, there was no turning back. Being judged by this jury is pretty srs bznzz |
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Yeah, I was just giving him shit. NEVER BE SATISFIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Welp wanted to get a pic up, took this after my shower. 207 here, but my morning weight will be 204, give or take .5... Now my Withings scale says I was 18.9%... Frankly I feel I'm less than that, maybe 15-16 tops... |
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Still have a LONG WAY to go but for 4.5 months I've made good progress... |
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just take a picture of the opposite side, I don't want to see your da dun da dun's dickhole opening bro! |
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You look pretty lean man, I would say it has to be lower than 18%...more like 13-14% probably, no? |
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haha wishful thinking he's probably up at 18 for sure. he's doing the side pose thing makes you look thinner. looks like I have a 6 pack when doing the same thing and it picks up my pooch a bit. get some front and rears Cory! Going to cut another 10-15lbs starting on monday. |
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yeah Wayne side shots obviously look better than a full frontal when you're still "fat"... and if i'm 18%, you're more like 20+... |
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nah man, you're definitely several percentage points lower than me... but i'll catch up soon bro... |
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Oh I'm definitely above 20 right now LOL!!! I've been slacking in my mackin and feeling a little soft so yeah going to start another cut. I feel the 8lb bulk I did went to the places on my body I wanted it to. And now that I'm starting to get a nice v taper I want to refine that a bit. Once I hit 165-170 I'll go get dunked again to find out where my percentage lies. |
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Wife this morning was like "Oooh...stand right there!" as she snapped a picture when I was walking back into the bedroom. |
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here is one i just took a little while ago, i'm finally starting to get satisfied with what i see |
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Nice cabinets edit - also you lack body hair |
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Originally Posted By: Lost^ Nice cabinets edit - also you lack body hair yeah, i shaved it yesterday. it's amazing how much more definition you have when the body hair is gone |
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Originally Posted By: rbf351 Originally Posted By: Lost^ Nice cabinets edit - also you lack body hair yeah, i shaved it yesterday. it's amazing how much more definition you have when the body hair is gone You forgot to keep going to the top of your head. Looking good though. |
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Good work, fellas! |
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At about 170 |
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Originally Posted By: LuckyRVA At about 170 What a coincidence, I think that is how many pixels your camera captures! |
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Lol that's a good one man... |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: LuckyRVA At about 170 What a coincidence, I think that is how many pixels your camera captures! haha no doubt. shitty work blackberry |
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Looks good. Shoulders and arms are coming in good. Work the chest more now. |
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Gotta say OB1, the extra bulk on you looks great. Nice work |
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Damn man, arms are really getting big. Looking good. Did you used to be overweight? If so, by how much? It looks like we have a very similar shape to our lower stomach/hips area. |
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Heh, yep that makes sense then. I was 70lbs above what I am now at my heaviest. I'm a little taller (I think) but generally I think we have the same body type so I can look at you and sort of get an idea of what I'd look like when I bulk up. |
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Yea, don't you fucking hate that? For me it's the worst when I'm laying on my side, the skin around my stomach looks like it's melting away, looks pretty gross. Actually what's probably worse than that is if I'm in a push-up position, then the skin around my stomach droops down and there doesn't seem to be shit I can do about it. |
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forgot about this thread, but i posted this is my 5/3/1, but not sure if anyone is following it... i kinda made it for myself... but here's me at 202 i think the number was... hanging around 200 now... probably be under 200 sometime this week... still a long way to go to be where i want, but huge progress so far... |
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Serious abs man, nice job. |
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How many months along are you? Jk. Nice progress man. |
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about 5... dick... |
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well soon i'll be trying to make them grow... i'm starting to get burned out on this cut... 4 more weeks... slowly upping cals currently, but still doing cardio, but really want to up the carbs, and start building muscle bro... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel about 5... dick... Just messin man. Nice work. Seriously. |
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Can you take a picture where you stand up straight lol get your swerve on |
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#Leangains |
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Wow, dude. Are you about 7%? |
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145 pounds of fiery, gents. Lol. Trying to work on the guns a bit. |
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Nice! /probablyhomo |
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Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Wow, dude. Are you about 7%? I'm not sure to tell you the truth. |
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Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone 145 pounds of fiery, gents. Lol. Trying to work on the guns a bit. Uh I think you're alright on the guns man. |
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Lol, thanks bud. And I spelled fury wrong. I blame auto correct or the beer. Heh. |
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Well, the pink shirt is rather flaming. |
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May as well a pickets shirt there gun boy... We want to see if you're one of "those guys"... |
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Looking awesome, Lew! |
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Not, lol. Like 5'7". |
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Update pic: (particularly shitty quality, for some reason) You can't make it out much in this pic, but not for nothing--I'm starting to see traces of some obliques and the top "2" of a six-pack starting to peek out. That's a pretty big victory, IMHO. |
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Nice going man, good progress. |
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Gamby....buy some new clothes already! |
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lulz... I've always been Capt. Droopy Drawers (because no ass), but yeah--it's time for some smaller stuff. I'm not a big fan of clothes shopping (those shorts are a solid 5 years old ) |
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Been dropping weight for a good while now, could be better if I eliminated drinking which would be good for the sake of not drinking, but I also eat bad food when I drink...but such is life. Actually just checked this old pic I posted on here last year some time? Didn't realize I was a decent more bulky compared to now. Down to like 183 lbs as of yesterday but it hovers around 185 lbs as of late Forget when I took this Last night, stupid face ftw |
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Awesome progress |
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Impressive, for sure. Great job. |
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Thanks! Lots of room to improve but glad to see changes. A consistent diet really makes a big difference. |
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big difference... good work... |
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@ the goofy face. Great work! |
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jumbo size vaseline eh? |
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Lost and dirtydrifta are brothers |
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Oh ya know, use tons of vaseline for jerking off in the bathroom in front of the mirror while pouring some of my jumbo listerine on my dick at the same time for a pain for pleasure kinda thing.... That and we have really dry winters due to being so close to the mountains and my hands get really dry and crack |
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lol, lookin good man....I'd make out with you! |
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Originally Posted By: Lost^ |
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How BIG are you...? Unless you're like 100+ pounds overweight I can't see it taking over a year to meet that goal... |
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Originally Posted By: Artvandelay Lost and dirtydrifta are brothers Ok... |
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this shit distracts me everywhere I go on here and I have to stop and stare for a good 20 minutes |
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No kidding.... drool. |
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Let's get things back in order then! Burn that belly fat! |
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Wut^ |
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Strong pump is strong |
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that must be your jerking arm. |
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those are some cute arms =P |
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I felt pretty good/ripped-up post-workout today. Changing it up and keepign my shirt on this time. This shirt showed WAY too much belly before, now I can wear it and not feel bad at all. |
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Nice progress, man!! |
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quads are looking pretty sweet, need to do more squats!!!! and yes that's sunburn |
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Take a pic from farther back man cause that quad looks very odd to me from this viewpoint... |
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repost. =P |
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Taken today. |
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What's his height / weight...? |
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Hell yeah dude you are looking built. If your legs match your upper body then that's pretty much exactly the size I'm looking to be but I'm quite a ways off still .... I remember you saying you're not trying to push too hard for some reason (back maybe?) but working your form instead definitely doesn't seem to be hurting you any! |
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Originally Posted By: Impetuous At least give us a little ass in the picture. |
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5'10" 197. I have fairly big big legs (pretty average on the calves though, I'm all quads). Quote: I remember you saying you're not trying to push too hard for some reason (back maybe?) but working your form instead definitely doesn't seem to be hurting you any! I push pretty hard. When I started the 5-3-1, I tried to tweak a few of the weights to make sure I was keeping form as I was working up. Things like deadlifts are easy as hell to lose form when they gets really heavy and when you lose that form, it goes right on your back. Squats aren't as much of an issue, but if you go ass to ground, you can't squat the same amount as if you just did the typical gym 90 deg squat. I don't have any health issues right now, which is good. Had hernia surgery in Jan, which I recovered quick other than a couple weeks where it seemed to get aggravated. I still have the scar tissue around my belly button which actually makes a about a 2x4" area stick out about 1/2" more than usual. Thanks for the compliments. It wasn't that long ago I would be embarrassed to post a shirtless pic. I was strong, but packing a lot of meat with it. |
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You can kinda see in the pic that your lower abdomen is out a bit... I assume that will subside over time...? |
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Edit: I think I could see my junk... Edit:new pic... 195 right now at about 6'2"... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Edit: I think I could see my junk... Edit:new pic... 195 right now at about 6'2"... These types of pics are acceptable around here? Lol see you later this week. |
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Hey man u can't see my junk or crack so it seemed acceptable... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel You can kinda see in the pic that your lower abdomen is out a bit... I assume that will subside over time...? It has gone down a bit, but what is left is a hard lump, so I'm guessing it's there for good. I'm not über low body fat, but it's literally right in the middle of seeing the lower 4 abs. |
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That's odd... So what is it...? What have the drs saud about it...? |
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It's just scar tissue from the incisions. Never talked to the doc about it. It's pretty minor and might slowly go down as well, hopefully. |
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I think you're being too hard on yourself... And if you're not seeing the results you want, gotta make some changes... |
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About mile 21 of the marathon on Sunday...that's the wife next to me: |
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impulsive you look great! |
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Not quite as good as some of y'all, but getting there! Down 15 lbs total in about 6 weeks. (262 down to 246.6) -Matt |
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Keep it up, man! |
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It took me 4 months to do that, so props. |
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You can do it! |
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Good job brotha! Keep it up!! |
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Updated pics today: |
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YOU BETTER STEP YOUR GAME UP |
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<- no fucks given |
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Dude, your cat's obese, leangain that mofo I like your hair by the way (no homo) |
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Haircut tomorrow lulz |
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looks like you got smaller tan mofo!!! fucking tan!!!! |
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Bigger now, actually. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Edit: I think I could see my junk... Edit:new pic... 195 right now at about 6'2"... |
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Me as of yesterday. Up about 8 el bees. Oh, and fucking LL at the Mike Miller gif!!! |
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Oh, and damn, Diezel, looking good man! |
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I took a diezel type pose picture, but then I felt a little and couldn't bring myself to post it. |
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Pussy. Post up the nudes....wait wat. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis I took a diezel type pose picture, but then I felt a little and couldn't bring myself to post it. don't be bashful... |
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Currently 6'0 179. I'm hoping to get my BF% calculated sometime today using calipers. Leangains made. Chest is always small, legs too...but coming around. I can't go very heavy on any type of free weight presses....bench, military, etc. I had reconstructive wrist surgery about 18 months and and STILL not 100%. I just started being able to do free weights at all about 10 weeks ago. Update: Either I dropped a few lbs in the past few days or my scale sucks, but just got my bf%. 172 lbs 17.9 lbs of fat 10.4% I'm happy. |
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Good progress... Take it slow, don't want to reinsure after having it corrected... |
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I should have taken a damn before pic before I started LG. My left arm was so much smaller than my right it was comical. The whole thing from the shoulder down. |
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In spite of eating like crap this past week on vacation, I came home to find Id only put on 2 pounds. The lighting where we stayed was very cooperative. |
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Looking good, sir! |
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badass! you look great. I need to hop on lean gains serious(ive already been doing the fasting for yrs). last 5-10 lbs are hangin around 4 pack lol too much beer too this time a yr. |
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Well after a few months off due to a move and waiting on moving into my new place with a gym, I finally have gotten back into the swing of things. Still need to lose some belly but coming along. Dont laugh also! Not near as cut as most of you guys. |
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Nice job, homie! |
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Sexy beach pic minus the sexy! |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: Lewis I took a diezel type pose picture, but then I felt a little and couldn't bring myself to post it. don't be bashful... |
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WHAT HAS BEEN SEEN!!!! |
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Well hay there! |
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Man Lewis that pic looks 3x more homoerotic than mine for some reason... Did you actually tuck your junk...? Wtf...? |
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This is hands-down the gayest thread on CSi (no offense meant to CSi gays--it's literally lots of semi-nude/nude men), but sometimes the gay meter goes deep into the red. |
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40 minutes of relentless training followed by an almond milk tea and a mocha bun my buddy asked me to eat if he paid for it since he's on a diet and can't eat them hahaha. |
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40 whole minutes??? |
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Originally Posted By: Ironmom 40 whole minutes??? yes, with weight involved in a sweaty box you swimming bastard! |
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nope, it's my training partner, trying to cut him down from 293 to 240 in the next two months, he's zoning it and I'm trying to be a supportive buddy is all. LOL |
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53lbs in 2 months...? |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel 53lbs in 2 months...? |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel won't happen... Who am I to crush his dreams? He's already down 17-20 |
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How long to drop the 17-20? That's just alot of weight to try and drop in 2 months... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel How long to drop the 17-20? That's just alot of weight to try and drop in 2 months... I dunno I see that weight coming off someone who's almost 300lbs as opposed to someone my size trying to cut 50 It's been about 3 weeks now I believe going into the 4th, we weight train for a little under an hour and then go do a 2-4 mile hike every day. He's been eating strict zone, no cheating. My girlfriend was cooking paleo for him but he was just too lazy to portion it out so now his new girlfriend is zoning his meals. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Dude needs to learn to cook for himself instead of relying on others. He's not a mans man, he asked me to change a headlight bulb in his girlfriends cars. These are not things I should be teaching to a man 10 years older than me |
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One month gone in 2013. I figured this thread would be bumping with all the secsi people who made new years resolutions and are now super buff. No homo bump I guess. |
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Still workin on it! |
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Still in lifting heavy mode, but I have increased my riding on the bicycle trainer to 50 miles a week. |
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Honestly I don't think you guys could handle the sexiness, so I'll refrain. |
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Originally Posted By: OB1 I am bigger but it's hard to tell by pics. I'm "fatter" now so my pics aren't great anyway. Mmmm, keep going. |
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Nothing New? |
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heres me tonight, went to the gym earlier, but no pump now. been upping my calories a bit, getting atleast 150g protein a day. I am ready for some clean bulk for summer. *sorry, no penor pics |
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Posted these in the (anti-climactic) 2012 Biggest Loser thread: Mid-December @ 187lbs Nothing recent because I've felt very bloated since the holidays (even though I'm only up 3 lbs @ 190 at the moment). Got something interesting in the works, but it won't produce huge results. I just mainly need warmer weather to come back so I can return to "real" bike rides. |
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Thanks. There was a time where I was (mid-to-late 90's). The muscle mass I have now is literally from pushups, chinups, kettlebell swings and yoga. It's from the foundation I built in the gym BITD Gonna get in my school gym a bit in the near future--as a subject for the exercise/fitness major students. The guy who runs the program is nationally renowned (not specifying who because snitch). It's all Nautilus, though--he has major Nautilus connections. My diet is my downfall, for sure. I was down to 183 at one point last year. I don't think I can realistically make the lifestyle change to cut down to where I'd need to. I don't eat like a complete pig and I don't eat much junk/processed at all, but portion control is an issue. Once I'm putting more road miles in again, I'll start getting paring down again. Was psyched to start running again after an 18 year break from it. Fucked my knee within 2 months of running (originally quit because I got sick of hurting myself). |
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you have one of those push button digital camera bullshit phones too eh. I can never use my cellphone to take a non blurry ass picture. |
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Here's one from the race on sunday. |
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whats the height of that light switch? *fires up excel* |
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5'7"!!!!11111 You do look miniature in that pic. Maybe it's the filter. |
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That pic makes you look like Wee Man |
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ok guys seriously not in here. |
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212 here... can;t wait to cut down... tired of being a fatty... plan is to hit 215 by end of March...! can't come soon enough... |
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No that's a scar from a surgery when I was 15... I have titanium rods in both of my hips due to a slipped epiphysis in both hip / femur sockets... So they realigned the growth plates and bolted them bitches in... And that's likely part of my shit hip mobility issue... Lol |
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Well there you have it, that's fucking cool. Robo Globo! |
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Diesel, how tall are you? 6ft 1sh? |
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Yeah like 6'1 and some change... |
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Diezel, nice job, man!! Here's me. Up about 12 lbs. Really trying to focus on squats and deads since I couldn't really do them at home with limited equipment. |
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Lookin' all vascular dawg! |
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Thanks, fellas. Lots of nice progress in here. Good work! |
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Definitely solid. Height/ weight? |
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I'm a short dude. 5'7" and change, about 142. Going to aim for 160-165, something like that and go from there. |
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Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone I'm a short dude. 5'7" and change, about 142. Going to aim for 160-165, something like that and go from there. Fuck me. I'm 5'7 with pretty much no (extra) muscle (and not too much fat left) and I'm around 155. Pretty sure my wife would have major concerns if I hit 142. Looking good man. /fullhomo |
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Here are some pictures from my marathon in January. |
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I guess I don't look much different than I have in the last year or so: |
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Finally feel ok posting a pic in here 6'6" tall, 187lbs. Skinny, with at least a decent amount of tone... This is after waking up in the morning, no "pump" or recent activity. Fortunately after lifting or playing ball for 3 hours or so I look much bigger, which helps my ego a lot I've let my diet get a lot less strict, but I feel great overall. Gym/lifting 2-3 days a week, and volleyball minimum 3 days a week. I played at the University of Hartford last night. Shit was legit. I REALLY need to build my chest. Been focusing a lot on incline/decline bench and lots of pullups to build my lats. I'm so weak |
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You look like the definition of skinny fat bro... Definitely need some muscle mass on dat dere body... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel You look like the definition of skinny fat bro... Definitely need some muscle mass on dat dere body... lol I used to be skinny fat I think, Now I'm much leaner. 6'6'' 187 isnt much fat. Lol. Its pretty hard for me to gain mass man. I could def use some advice in that area. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel You look like the definition of skinny fat bro... Definitely need some muscle mass on dat dere body... He posted some timeline pictures..I think he's doing a good job. If I remember right he's lost 30-40 lbs in less than a yr and started at the gym consistently for the first time in his life. Looking good gb... just keep with the compound lifts and dedication and it will come in time. |
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I started at the gym in the second week of august 2012 for the first time in my life. Started at 6'6'' 225, and nearly a 35'' waist. I am now down to a consistent 190, and I fit comfortably into a 32'' waist jean. I really should be in the gym more if I want to gain mass, but I love volleyball too much to give it up in lieu of the gym. |
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IMO A Sport you like that is active and physical shouldn't cut into your gym time. Just need to balance it and I'd say you are doing it right with the larger portion going to volleyball. |
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I would not mind looking skinny fat if I had an 8pack showing under the pudge. Good Job faggatron! |
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If you were consistent in the gym doing a good beginners program you could have been packing on lean muscle and dropping fat like crazy... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel If you were consistent in the gym doing a good beginners program you could have been packing on lean muscle and dropping fat like crazy... You are being unrealistic.. he dropped 40+ pounds in less than a year and probably doubled most of his lifts in that time. This is all good progress ... get Fucking real Diezel. |
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It's not unrealistic... A noob lifter can actually build muscle mass AND lose fat at an extreme rate in the first year if you're consistent and make progressions... Get a fucking clue Lewis... Jus sayin'... |
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So losing 40 lbs and doubling his lifts aren't losing weight and gaining mass. I guess he should have done more carb nights. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis So losing 40 lbs and doubling his lifts aren't losing weight and gaining mass. I guess he should have done more carb nights. In less than a year?! WEAK. /diezel |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis So losing 40 lbs and doubling his lifts aren't losing weight and gaining mass. I guess he should have done more carb nights. Considering I lost 62 and actually put on noticeable size as an experienced lifter...? Yeah I'd say he was a little behind where he could be... And I did that in 7-8 months... And you know I'm not into those fad diets... |
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Experienced vs "first time in my life"? You did good. |
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Lol. Wtf. Why the "high horse" talk? ANY progress from anyone changing themselves and their lifestyle to better themselves is just fine in my book. |
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Hey, I was giving him constructive feedback... He obviously didn't take it the way you fuckwads did... He gave a reply and certainly didn't seem butthurt by my comment... |
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Who's butthurt? I just got a chuckle out of you comparing your situation to his. Don't go getting all e-hard now "fuckwad." |
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Diezel doesn't believe in coddling anybodies balls. Seriously man...you're fit...we get it, but this place was a far more positive place before you came back. |
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Jesus guys, stop. Gb, how do you perform you bench lifts? High rep, low rep, to failure, etc.? |
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Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom Diezel doesn't believe in coddling anybodies balls. Seriously man...you're fit...we get it, but this place was a far more positive place before you came back. No shit, he was a super fatty turned douchebag, much like OB1. |
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I was a douche since way back... Fit, fat, fit... Like I said, you guys are the one jumping to someone else's rescue... He was cool about it... It's like a bunch of fucking Richard Simmons cunts in here... Oh I lost 2lbs... Yay, you're doing awesome we believe in you... Meanwhile that was 2 of the 12 they gained back after their 2 month "diet"... Yeah you know who you are... |
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Geez you guys think I'm a jackass now...? I didn't even start cutting yet... Lawlz... |
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Oh look out...HE'S GONNA BE CUTTING! At least you realize you tend to be a douche. |
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guys it worked in my situation(which is completely different on so many levels) so it should work for you |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel you're doing awesome we believe in you Thanks! I just lost 2 pounds! |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: DieZel you're doing awesome we believe in you Thanks! I just lost 2 pounds! you're doing great, keep it up, you're an inspiration to us all... SWOOOOON... |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric guys it worked in my situation(which is completely different on so many levels) so it should work for you it's not "different"... it's pretty basic... |
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You also have to remember that sports play a big role in limiting gains. I'm sure he COULD have been bigger if he didn't play volleyball so much, but where's the fun in that? Same with me. I could be a lot bigger if I didn't play soccer every day. Fuck that noise. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: DieZel you're doing awesome we believe in you Thanks! I just lost 2 pounds! you're doing great, keep it up, you're an inspiration to us all... SWOOOOON... I know where you are coming from and understand the comments, it's just sometimes it does come off sounding a bit douchey and elitist. Then again it probably is nice to have somebody around that is straight forward and doesn't sugar coat what they think. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Fuck that noise. Plus we'd have to change your name to Swollock! |
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Volleyball isn't really a limiting factor in muscle gains... Soccer...? Yeah I can see that... I was an avid volleyball player 7-10 years ago when I was 210 pounds and muscular... Don't get me wrong, I know not everyone is looking for huge ass muscles bulging everywhere, lol... |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Originally Posted By: Silock Fuck that noise. Plus we'd have to change your name to Swollock! I like that idea |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: 137 Originally Posted By: Silock Fuck that noise. Plus we'd have to change your name to Swollock! I like that idea |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Volleyball isn't really a limiting factor in muscle gains... Soccer...? Yeah I can see that... I was an avid volleyball player 7-10 years ago when I was 210 pounds and muscular... Don't get me wrong, I know not everyone is looking for huge ass muscles bulging everywhere, lol... I think it just depends on how hard you're playing. Lots of cardio will do it, no matter the actual sport. |
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For the record, I am not butthurt at all. I took Cory's comments constructively, and it's all motivation. I will say, DEFINITIVELY that I Could ABSOLUTELY have lost more excess weight, and gained more muscle, with both more dedication to the gym, and more discipline on my diet. However, I will also say that I am very happy with my body currently. My on again off again 22 year old gf LOVES it, and I think for a 6'6'' guy I pull off "decently fit but not too damned skinny" quite well. Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Gb, how do you perform you bench lifts? High rep, low rep, to failure, etc.? I have mostly left flat bench out, and have been alternating incline and decline. I go high(er) rep to failure, though I've been considering switching to a high weight/low rep program to build more chest mass. Currently I go for three sets of 10 reps, and if I achieve that, next time in the gym I step the weight up. My goal is to be failing on the third set around 7-10 reps. Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: DieZel Volleyball isn't really a limiting factor in muscle gains... Soccer...? Yeah I can see that... I was an avid volleyball player 7-10 years ago when I was 210 pounds and muscular... Don't get me wrong, I know not everyone is looking for huge ass muscles bulging everywhere, lol... I think it just depends on how hard you're playing. Lots of cardio will do it, no matter the actual sport. Some nights is a bit easier than others. Recently I've been playing thursdays for 3 hours with the college crowd (at my age of 29), and on Fridays I play 3 hours with the University of Hartford Club team (omgmakesmewannadie). I play another two nights a week, but bother are a bit more relaxed. I wish I took a side silhouette photo. The difference is astounding. Also, despite how it appears, my chest/arms are a lot bigger now vs then, thankfully. |
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Originally Posted By: gb F I wish I took a side silhouette photo. The difference is astounding. Also, despite how it appears, my chest/arms are a lot bigger now vs then, thankfully. Nice work! What is the weight change there? |
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Thanks bee. 223lbs on left... This is a little over a week ago. I'm told this scale is about 4lbs low (lol women own it) |
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You're like 6'6" right? I'm 6'4", happiest around 180. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Originally Posted By: DieZel Volleyball isn't really a limiting factor in muscle gains... Soccer...? Yeah I can see that... I was an avid volleyball player 7-10 years ago when I was 210 pounds and muscular... Don't get me wrong, I know not everyone is looking for huge ass muscles bulging everywhere, lol... I think it just depends on how hard you're playing. Lots of cardio will do it, no matter the actual sport. I do a decent amount of cardio--anywhere between 3-6 hours a week depending on the season. Diet and 40 slow the results down vastly. I'd love to look like McConnaghey did 5 years ago. That dedication level (and my genetics) might make that a wee bit difficult BTW--a little positivity never hurt anyone. This forum was a lot more positive even a year ago when I started visiting it regularly. |
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Originally Posted By: killerbeeLohan You're like 6'6" right? I'm 6'4", happiest around 180. Yessir... A cunt hair under 6'6''. |
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Gamby it's pretty much your dedication level, period... Don't blame it on your genetics... ;-) |
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its pretty much a diet thing.... At the end of a long week Im ready for some beer and wings without the beer it might not be so bad but toss in the alcohol and *flushhhhh* your regime down the drain. |
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Nice job, gb!! |
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From Saturday's hike with the lady. I'm so white. |
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Yeah Lewis, put on some yoga pants! |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric more yoga pant pics? |
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Can we cut the bullshit and just start posting dick pics? |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Gamby it's pretty much your dedication level, period... Don't blame it on your genetics... ;-) Yeah, if it were my JOB to look like Matthew Mc, I might have better results. At this point, it's less than a month before I can start getting back out on the road on my bike and the pounds will drop much easier. I've lost my mojo a bit and I need to get back on track. The holidays completely threw me off. |
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Originally Posted By: Login-name Is 137 trolling at this point? Says the guy posting with his troll account |
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Pretty stoked...stepped on the scale today to see 154. Lowest weight yet. Finally my goal of 150 seems like a reality. |
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i'm white like a mofo... now i'm black and white... 213... |
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When/if you get on stage I imagine your legs will be your strong point, which is great. A buddy of mine has done very well in competitions by having freakish legs. He's no slouch up top, but more often then not, his legs set him apart on stage. |
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That's my hope... Cause my chest from the front is lacking... Side poses I'm ok but still behind most... |
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Legs are redic, good job bro. Do they cause your junk to push out forward? |
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lol, nah, i'm a grower not a shower... i'm like a 5 year old when flaccid... lol... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel lol, nah, i'm a grower not a shower... i'm like a 5 year old when flaccid... lol... |
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12/06/12 - 190 lbs today (3 months later) - 162lbs I feel like a totally different human. still trying to get down to the 155-158 range but almost there. Squat max 255# Front squat max 205# Deadlift max 315# |
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Originally Posted By: 137 the second picture looks just like the first with better lighting. You sure you're not talking about your own pics Wayne? |
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Originally Posted By: HotHB The lighting is better thats for sure, but the progress (IMO) is pretty obvious. Absolutely. Way more chiseled and obvious gain of muscle mass. Great work. Don't take a pic with the camera facing a sunny window because the window will be all the camera wants to focus on. |
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Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom Originally Posted By: 137 the second picture looks just like the first with better lighting. You sure you're not talking about your own pics Wayne? you mean like this [img]insert fat guy with muscle mass picture here, instagram lighting full power[/img] |
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Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom I guess I don't look much different than I have in the last year or so: I'd give my left nut to look like this. /nohomox2 |
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I gave up both of mine to start the journey to looking like that. Seriously...I started getting in shape shortly after getting my vasectomy. |
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I never got around to posting pictures here, even though I always meant to. Well hopefully this works! Me circa Jan 1 2008 and at the time probably about 240 pounds. Warning, Spoiler: I just took this picture a few minutes ago. I stay around 160-163 nowadays. Warning, Spoiler: I started losing weight on July 26 2009. So it has been a long journey, for the first 2.5 years it was really just lifestyle changes in what I ate. Only since January or so of last year did I really get into fitness. I started doing Starting Strength and running. I haven't gotten too far with the Starting Strength but have gotten a good hold on the running. Anyway, here you go guys rip me apart. =] |
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Kick-ass dude!!! |
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Great work man. Do you have any following goals? |
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Lol you're right 137, never noticed. I am man! Anyway my goals right now are running further, and subsequently faster. I have a half marathon (my 2nd) in April, my first marathon in June and thinking about my first ultra (50k) in October. I'm also thinking of expanding my weight training as well. |
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Thanks a lot guys it means a lot. Took a lot of effort to get here, but I don't need to say anything because all of you know what I mean. =] |
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Christ, what are you showering with, Rogaine? Jim Tressel called, he wants his sweater vest back. Awesome job, man!!! |
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Originally Posted By: mack diddy so you aren't ben baller? *gasp* the truth is out! but really i've made a thread before about not being the real BB |
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Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom In this thread we expect shirtless pics....in a totally non homo way of course.:D coming right up... j/k |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric bro need to do some squats bro Squats never did a damn thing for my calves. Mine are still skinny, but have at least got better after biking a lot. |
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I read something by Arnold in which he said when he was just starting out bodybuilding his calves never grew. Then he started working them out every day. So I basically started doing that as well. Maybe not every day but damn near. |
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Just like I don't have a propensity for a 6 pack, those same genetics give me big calves without doing much for them. Sure, I bike a lot now and they're bigger/way more vascular, but even when I was literally doing NOTHING to train them (outside of being on my feet a lot in a retail job), they were still big. Same reason my quads are smaller and not "squared off" like a cyclist's quads should be. |
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I had them even when I was srawny in college I'm built exactly like my (late) father. Long torso, short legs, belly, big calves, round head (hey ladies--don't get rough with each other--there's plenty to go around...) |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Originally Posted By: Euphoric bro need to do some squats bro Squats never did a damn thing for my calves. Mine are still skinny, but have at least got better after biking a lot. I always had skinnier calves growing up...but they are starting to fill out. My father always had some decent sized legs and by comparison I was much different...but as I age I see them changing a bit. I dont think Ill end up quite like he was but they will be bigger compared to when I was a teenager thats for sure. (which could be said for almost anyone) |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric Originally Posted By: Lewis Originally Posted By: Euphoric bro need to do some squats bro Squats never did a damn thing for my calves. Mine are still skinny, but have at least got better after biking a lot. I always had skinnier calves growing up...but they are starting to fill out. My father always had some decent sized legs and by comparison I was much different...but as I age I see them changing a bit. I dont think Ill end up quite like he was but they will be bigger compared to when I was a teenager thats for sure. (which could be said for almost anyone) Word. |
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Originally Posted By: Lewis Originally Posted By: Euphoric bro need to do some squats bro Squats never did a damn thing for my calves. Mine are still skinny, but have at least got better after biking a lot. learn how to jump rope, then learn double unders... work your way up to about 250 doubles and your calves will start to grow. |
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I honestly have no interest in hulking big calves. Completely useless. In fact I could say that for just about any body part. Saw some guy at the gym last night who was massive and I just thought to myself how useless it was. Dudes range of movement was pretty bad. sure he had some decent strength to move some plates around a bit but ugh. Overall it was a big meh to me. Obviously Ive thought about this many times but it just reminded me again lastnight that being overly huge is not a concern for me. Id rather have some strength (size!=strength :D) and be more on the leaner side of things so I can still function and move with some speed. Not waddle around like a walrus. |
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nah, more like 40 dude, but maybe I'll get lucky and the reading will say 30 lol. I'm just glad I can't hold a pencil under my tits anymore. |
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Currently hovering at 180 lbs. BF%? No clue. I was 172 the last time I posted a pic, not sure where the added weight went. Maybe my legs? I've been seeing the most gains in that area as far as numbers increasing. I've been dieting pretty good since early January. I'm still not where I'd like to be strength wise, but it's coming. I'm still dealing with occasional wrist issues due to fucking surgery almost 2 years ago. But progress is progress....just gotta keep at it. |
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From around early July. Chest a bit more defined now? I still feel look pretty much the same. I dunno....mind fuck. |
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I was more strict on my diet and at it longer in in the first pic....like usual I fell off as fall rolled in. No set goal, just like to stay lean and add some muscle. I'd like to be a solid 185-190. I really want to get some mass on my chest, but its a bitch. I've been struggling in that area for years. In the near future, I'd just like to be able to press with a straight bar with zero wrist pain. I've been starting to do it more and more with wrist wraps, but it's still frustrating. |
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well hello nurse whats your height(For reference to the weight) |
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Nice work man. |
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I just went from 6 to midnight. |
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Hoping to cut about 3% more of my body fat by May and get around 9 or 10%, which should put me around 180 pounds. Anyways from this AM. |
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Lots of shred on this page. Nice work. |
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pretty damn good. Ive started my leangains run...first time in my life im giving this much fucks about what I eat. (sorry fatties but I can eat pretty much what I want and not be a balloon....though obviously as I age thats slowly shifting) Hopefully I can keep at it and see some results. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric (sorry fatties but I can eat pretty much what I want and not be a balloon....though obviously as I age thats slowly shifting) No one seems to believe that theory around here... Meanwhile, the dude who runs that fitness course I'm doing at school wants to put a pic of my calves in his next textbook. lulz |
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Gamby noone believes what theory...? That as you age your metabolism naturally decreases...? I don't think anyone here dismisses that... But your metabolism at 25, 30, 35 is not dramatically different vs 50,60,70... Some people use it as an excuse for being fat in their 30's... There are underlying issues that could contribute to a decrease in metabolic rate but people typically use it as an excuse for overrating etc.. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Gamby noone believes what theory...? The "slowing metabolism" thing. I've read enough articles about it slowing after 40 to be thoroughly freaked out. Combine it with what I'm experiencing firsthand and I'm more thoroughly freaked out. I think mine is drastically different at 40 than it was at 25. |
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of course metabolic rate slows as you age* *of course its hugely dependent on person, genetics,lifestyle etc etc etc My activity level(re cardio) has also dropped way off so thats a contributing factor for me personally as well...Im not saying mine has dropped or that I can "feel" it but I feel the older I get the easier it is for me to build muscle ..and I generally attribute that to 1. not growing anymore(like from a kid to adult) and 2. my metoblism slowing down a bit(which may not even be the case at all)... but I still get away with a less than stellar diet. Its not THAT horrible and I generally eat well just out of habit but historically I never gave it much thought other than not buying too much garbage at the grocery store. Shit ive had take out wings for like 2 months straight one day a week. Didnt do a thing to my weight/look. because most of the time I have things in check I guess. |
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I'm an a similar example. I'll be 38 in a few months and my diet is far from perfect. I eat what I like, when I like, and don't eat the stuff I don't like (veggies). I do however work my butt off when I train, and I keep the volume of food in check as best I can. Just hit a new lowest weight ever this morning too: 152. I look in the mirror and do the Buffalo Bill routine. "I'd fuck me." |
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Chris, you're 15lbs heavier than my girlfriend right now. LOL |
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lol. As long as I stay 30 pounds heavier than my wife, all is right in the world. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Chris, you're 15lbs heavier than my girlfriend right now. LOL But your GF has AFD and beef in all the right places. LAWLZ |
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Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Originally Posted By: 137 Chris, you're 15lbs heavier than my girlfriend right now. LOL But your GF has AFD and beef in all the right places. LAWLZ She was doing a photoshoot yesterday for her website... these are unedited so don't be judgemental cocksuckers if you see any fat. |
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All I know is Wayne must have a huge cock, cause I don't see any reason she'd be with his video game playing ass. |
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dude wtf is that chick doing with you? wowwowow. shes mroe ripped and jacked than you are. and man am discovering how damn hard it is to keep fat intake low. Its in everything(derp) and obviously normally I dont have issues but for leangains to hit the macros im finding it to be a bit challenging. the ratios for so many foods makes them not work out all that great. that said I was needing a big meal a little bit ago... was going through my stuff..was thinking chicken bla bla(already had some earlier) then I found my kraft dinnner(mac and cheees for you yanks) hot damn if this isnt one of the most perfect blends of carbs/protein fats ever. lol the powder has a lot of whey in it bringing up the protein count...pasta insert whatever else you put in it. I put two tablespoons of half and half and a tablespoon of ketchup and voila . finished off my macros for the day...still a tad high on the fat (10g over) but im not sweating that. I always touch on kd once in a blue moon and even make my own ...looks liek Im going to be making it more often lol lazy. I enjoy veggies and eat them daily |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Originally Posted By: 137 Chris, you're 15lbs heavier than my girlfriend right now. LOL But your GF has AFD and beef in all the right places. LAWLZ She was doing a photoshoot yesterday for her website... these are unedited so don't be judgemental cocksuckers if you see any fat. You need to follow whatever diet/plan she's on. |
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Yeah cause his ain't working so great... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Yeah cause his ain't working so great... HAHA Hater gonna hate. To put things in perspective since Cory only waited until he was at his goal weight to share pictures and went from bear to buff. I like to share progressive real expectation pictures. |
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I didn't say it wasn't working at all... I said not working great... ;-) |
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I'll join the gangbang Your chick is spectacular, Wayne. Good kill. |
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Still a lot of work to go, but I'm getting more and more comfortable with my body. I need to define my abs more so they show ALL of the time and I really need to work on getting a bigger chest. Biceps and triceps are comin along ok, lats and rest of back are ok. Needs moar chest. Taken right now... No flex and havent been to the gym since thurs... Warning, Spoiler: DATASS and back. Biceps are finally starting to fill out lol 3' Long arms. (datass face is because that pic went to my gf along with "don't make me beat dat ass"... lololol) What I do with my new-found semi-fitness |
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Wayne, ass pics of the girl NAOW. |
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Originally Posted By: FireInTheWhole Wayne, ass pics of the girl NAOW. LOLOOLOL I got in trouble for putting one up this weekend. So I wont upload that to the net. But this is as good as it gets, look at her fucking traps! She's like the female Bane! Warning, Spoiler: |
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Aloha, bitches! |
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Damn, Wayne. Your chick is rugged--"good rugged". She looks very strong but still super feminine. |
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Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom Aloha, bitches! Nice work man! |
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Thanks buddy! |
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Nice work... |
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Hunky! |
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Fucking mighty. |
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Thanks, ya'll!! |
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[uk voice]MAAASSIVE[/uk] You about 170 now or still in the 160's? |
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I need to check on a different scale. The one I have at home says like 140... so I dunno. I think I'm just going to stop weighing myself. Every time I think I'm going to see a pound or whatever gain I either see no gain, or a loss, lol, so who knows. Unless you were being sarcastic...? |
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No I thought you were bigger. I didn't want people to think I was talking about you in my rant the other day lol. Dude Chris, you need to fucking do what this guy is doing! he's 10lbs lighter than you and yoked. |
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LOL, no worries, just can't tell tone via words on a screen is all! |
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Not, lol. 5'7". |
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Lets see the legs... |
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Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone I need to check on a different scale. The one I have at home says like 140... so I dunno. I think I'm just going to stop weighing myself. Every time I think I'm going to see a pound or whatever gain I either see no gain, or a loss, lol, so who knows. Jesus. I keep creeping up. I'm involuntarily putting on mass. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone I need to check on a different scale. The one I have at home says like 140... so I dunno. I think I'm just going to stop weighing myself. Every time I think I'm going to see a pound or whatever gain I either see no gain, or a loss, lol, so who knows. Jesus. I keep creeping up. I'm involuntarily putting on mass. Plate pushes and Fork downs. Try them |
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i dont have any with my shirt off or flexing but here is one from last weekend at a race. im 5'9" 163 |
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Originally Posted By: CStyles45 Originally Posted By: g@mby Originally Posted By: WNDYCTYone I need to check on a different scale. The one I have at home says like 140... so I dunno. I think I'm just going to stop weighing myself. Every time I think I'm going to see a pound or whatever gain I either see no gain, or a loss, lol, so who knows. Jesus. I keep creeping up. I'm involuntarily putting on mass. Plate pushes and Fork downs. Try them ...or it's the ramped-up lifting/plyo. I'll know after the final bodyfat read in a couple of weeks. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 No I thought you were bigger. I didn't want people to think I was talking about you in my rant the other day lol. Dude Chris, you need to fucking do what this guy is doing! he's 10lbs lighter than you and yoked. He looks awesome, but all dem muscles won't help me in my exploits, and I definitely don't have the time to spare to spend in the gym. What's your excuse? |
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Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom Originally Posted By: 137 No I thought you were bigger. I didn't want people to think I was talking about you in my rant the other day lol. Dude Chris, you need to fucking do what this guy is doing! he's 10lbs lighter than you and yoked. He looks awesome, but all dem muscles won't help me in my exploits, and I definitely don't have the time to spare to spend in the gym. What's your excuse? I'm an inch taller and have 30lbs of body fat to get rid of. #crymeariver |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Lets see the legs... I'll post them when I get a chance. They're lagging behind the rest of me but they're not chicken legs I'd say, lol. Prior to a few months ago when I joined the gym I never really focused on them because I was running and what not. So I'm playing catch up a bit, but that's alright. |
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Originally Posted By: CockalorumOB1 Originally Posted By: 137 Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom Originally Posted By: 137 No I thought you were bigger. I didn't want people to think I was talking about you in my rant the other day lol. Dude Chris, you need to fucking do what this guy is doing! he's 10lbs lighter than you and yoked. He looks awesome, but all dem muscles won't help me in my exploits, and I definitely don't have the time to spare to spend in the gym. What's your excuse? I'm an inch taller and have 30lbs of body fat to get rid of. #crymeariver Just like you'll claim to be taller than 5'9" |
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Alright so I'm going to try and make a conscious effort to get back into shape. Haven't worked out for over a year and I have to say I'm not happy with how I look now. I do think I have the potential to get some good results if I put in a little effort in watching what I eat and getting off the couch so I will need to come here a lot and get some inspiration from you all. Current as of today: Age: 42 Weight: 210 Height: 5'11" Arms flexed: 17" Stomach at biggest: 42" Chest at nipples: 43.5" Routine: - P90X during lunch, ya I know the gripes on it but with 3 kids under 5yrs old I have no time before and after to go to the gym. - 30 mins of cardio each night on the treadmill while watching tv. - biking on weekends depending on free time. As of two mins ago, I will save you the sight of man tits and keep the shirt on. |
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LOL! so true. nice base there for sure. I was in line at the grocery store buying tuna the other day. some ripped/jacked dude in front of me buying twinkies and lunchables |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric I was in line at the grocery store buying tuna the other day. some ripped/jacked dude in front of me buying twinkies and lunchables Why didn't you say hi? |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Originally Posted By: Euphoric I was in line at the grocery store buying tuna the other day. some ripped/jacked dude in front of me buying twinkies and lunchables Why didn't you say hi? im talking legit big and jacked. youre not either . sorry |
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I don't have secsi pix yet But, I am taking progression shots every few weeks |
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Just keep it up. It's a very cool experience to look at the "before" after making a decent change. Very motivating, IMHO. Meanwhile, I haven't taken a progress pic since December. |
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I know, I already see a difference, and I was remeasured on Monday and have lost about 5 inches over the last 6 weeks. I look forward to having definition once more of this weight is gone! |
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Taken a couple of weeks ago. After this I went on vacation and took a good 2 weeks off. Now back on the horse and trying to lean out a bit. |
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12/03/12 - 190 lbs today (6 months later) - 160lbs 6 months of crossfit (5-6 days per week) + new diet. Still trying to get down to 157ish or so...the definition is there, but i'd like a little more in my abs...my discipline with eating is pretty good, but I cheat too often. |
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Nice work! That's a great transformation in 6 months. |
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Originally Posted By: HotHB my discipline with eating is pretty good, but I cheat too often. Then your discipline sucks bro... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: HotHB my discipline with eating is pretty good, but I cheat too often. Then your discipline sucks bro... lol, touche. How about this: I am disciplined about eating 85-90% of the time. 7-8% of that is due to social/work 'obligations' (work travel and eating out with clients is tough) and the other 7-8% is straight up cheating on my diet cause I want some junk/booze. I want to be at 90-95% disciplined and leave that other 5% to real life as I call it. |
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Ok guys. Been working pretty hard in the gym the last few weeks, vacation in TWO weeks! Hoping to finally have some pics I won't be embarrassed of when me and the GF head to Punta Cana. I'm now 9ish months into working out. I went from 235+ down to 187 and now I'm sitting at just over 200lbs and a c-hair under 6'6" tall. I'm very happy with what I've done. I just need to somehow build a chest :-/ |
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Killer results. That pouch vanished! I also have tough time getting my chest bigger. I'm not built for it, I have ape arms...it sucks. |
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Lookin' quite swolley there brah! |
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LoL! Thanks guys, I try |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric whats your stack like? Big Macs and the finest Cambodian breast milk. That combo is unstoppable I tell you |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric its all about the pop tarts Those get me too jacked bro, I can't fit into my little 2 seater when I'm on the pop tarts. |
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It drives me NUTS that a "meh" diet can still yield those results. Jello-C. Nice job, though. |
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It was somewhere around the 5 minute mark (1.05 mile course). Not entirely sure, because no one kept track of when I was handed the baton. Plus, my fucking shoe came untied after I rounded the first corner, so I did the damn thing with my right shoe falling off the whole time. Wasn't a good day. I could have done a lot better. http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/kansas-city-mo/martini-mile-2012-route-95008461 Shitty elevation changes, too. Pretty challenging course as far as a mile goes, when you're running for time. First hill is a bitch, but the second one kicks you in the nuts. |
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Everyone is kicking ass in here! Figured I'd better man up .... I've had a rough few years with not being anywhere near where I hoped to be by now but I've stayed consistent in the gym anyway. Down 20lbs since November sitting at 178 which is way too freaking skinny but my midsection is so damn stubborn that I have to look sickly to have the stomach I like. |
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Originally Posted By: mrnismo my midsection is so damn stubborn that I have to look sickly to have the stomach I like. I'll trade you my wine barrel shape. Your abs would be my absolute "after" if I starved myself. |
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Hahahaha. Puppy love my ass. I'm just a good sport about dumb shit like the sandals brochure photo. I do love her but she's a pain in the dick. |
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Originally Posted By: gb Hahahaha. Puppy love my ass. I'm just a good sport about dumb shit like the sandals brochure photo. I do love her but she's a pain in the dick. ...a pain in the dick with a great bod. I realize that only goes so far, though. Looking great. |
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I'm whoring, I know but I never get any pics of me doing what I love Dat block doe. My team and I won the 2013 No Beach Charity Volleyball Tournament today! Men's 4v4 "A" Division! Team Photo: |
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Look what I found! Ironmom -- Man, you've made AMAZING progress. You shouldn't ever forget it. Keep kicking ass! |
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This is the closest I have to a secsi pic, since I'm still working toward my goal. But, I am officially out of plus size clothing, as I had to buy size 14 bottoms yesterday I love that I am starting to see an actual waistline. Now I just need to work on the stomach. |
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Rock and roll. Nice work on the waistline. Nice work overall. Keep at it and see where it takes you. |
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nice job guys just finished 2 months of Insanity myself, looking much improved myself. 5'9" - down to 174 from 186, bodyfat i'll check tomorrow. i was down 0.5% after the first month to 19.2 i think it was. i admit i did eat healthy as usual (for the most part), but still didnt make any major diet changes...thus didnt get ideal results, but still very good. i was in 'ok' shape to begin wiht but nowhere near what i used to be (or should be lol). insanity was freaking tough (the first month got much easier near the end tho). |
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I don't have a really starting point, but this morning I weighed in at 174.4lbs, which is the least I have weighed since I was like 15. Body fat came in at 12.1%. Mostly I am just running 3 days a week, and doing weights once or twice a week. Diet is really where I am doing my best. Staying away from sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and salt as much as possible. I never drink soda, and only liquor on the weekends. Here is me in 2006, right around 200lbs. It's all I have, I know it is low quality, but fat in face is pretty apparent. Pics temporarily removed, because I don't want them blowing up in OT over my sugar thread. |
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This thread needs more game face! Picture taken at a volleyball tournament I won yesterday… Men's 3v3 "A" Level. Went completely undefeated in an 11 team pool |
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Your mouth is open just wide enough to fit a couple of dicks in there. Nice work! |
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Those would have to be small dicks, methinks... ...but I'm down |
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You're like 100 feet tall. You could fit three elephant dicks in that gaping maw of yours. |
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9 months of crossfit. 168lbs. Getting there - took 3 weeks off in July because of vacation and work, crazy how much strength I lost. For comparison - 9 months ago: |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Legs post-ride on Saturday: (Taken sitting on my rear bumper) No spandex bulge, no care. |
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I am reviving this thread, it cannot die at 63 pages, was always some great posts in here. In order to conceal my true identity I have disguised myself as geordi la forge from star trek. I've actually stuck with lifting for longer than a month and hope I can keep at it over the summer. Should I introduce more kale into my diet???? |
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You are too short and scrawny to handle any kale. |
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i'm not short bro, count the tiles. Counter height is 36", door handle 32", top of shower curtain 7.5' and each shower tile is 6". |
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Right. I'm literally the size of a door. |
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Been working out with dudes from work at lunch 4 days a week. We try to lift pretty heavy (for us). shit might be working cause I'm gaining weight, but I dont feel fatter and my shirts are starting to feel really snug. The Galaxy Gear smartwatch is the perfect tool for taking gym pics. It looks like you're just looking at your watch, but you're actually taking pics! |
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I mean, looks like you bulked up a bit. It's hard to tell though as it looks like you're wearing a childs small pair of adidas track pants. |
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Lol yes those pants are fairly tight. Apparently that's how they fit though. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GXUXNC8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1398501030&sr=1-1&pi=SY200_QL40 They're soccer pants. I got them cause I couldn't find track pants with zipper pockets.. I need zippers cause my massive phone always falls out my pocket |
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Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto Right. I'm literally the size of a door. lol broken record |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto Right. I'm literally the size of a door. lol broken record |
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fucking kale pumping my vascularity through the roof right now. It even made my arms look all big and funny. Thanks for the life changing six pack secret art! |
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Anyone hating on 137 is hating just to hate at this point. The guy went through an incredibly drastic change in the last couple of years. |
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Originally Posted By: mackdiddy Anyone hating on 137 is hating just to hate at this point. The guy went through an incredibly drastic change in the last couple of years. |
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Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto Originally Posted By: mackdiddy Anyone hating on 137 is hating just to hate at this point. The guy went through an incredibly drastic change in the last couple of years. I cropped out my legs, unless you want to see the wheels too. Imagine they look worlds better than yours as well. And I've had a page dedicated to the changes I've made physically, updated weekly. It's no secret, I've posted it plenty o times. http://roadtotenpercent.blogspot.com/p/weight-check.html <--- warning for dude in underwear. |
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Dang dude. Impressive. I cant believe you are only 186 lb...I think i gotta lose some weight. |
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Seems like you finally hit your stride in the past few months. There appears to have been a quantum leap in progress over that time. Nice work. |
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Quote: Imagine they look worlds better than yours as well. |
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Post em then. Already close to squatting more than you. Maybe a golf cart will do. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby Seems like you finally hit your stride in the past few months. There appears to have been a quantum leap in progress over that time. Nice work. Meal prepping helped a lot. Before i relied on my girlfriend's cooking. Too many variables. Set a nutrition goal for the week and make something i can enjoy over and over |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Post em then. Already close to squatting more than you. Maybe a golf cart will do. |
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Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto Originally Posted By: 137 Post em then. Already close to squatting more than you. Maybe a golf cart will do. The Kale told me. |
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Wayne - your back got jacked during this new regimen. What would you attribute to these gainz? |
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Originally Posted By: 98V-TeC Wayne - your back got jacked during this new regimen. What would you attribute to these gainz? biogrow.... j/k the muscle was already there, it was just a matter of carving the fat away. I got about 25-30 more pounds of fat I think to lose, and from there I can focus on being in a caloric surplus and adding weight back on without the fat. |
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Lookign good dude, keep it up |
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you don't need to lose 25-30... if you lose another 10-15, you won't be fatty mcfatterson... from there i'd say you take a break and maintain for a bit and then decide which direction to go... |
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oh it's obviously the biogro... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel oh it's obviously the biogro... don't forget the bcaa's and animal paks |
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Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto Quote: Imagine they look worlds better than yours as well. your level, lol. Why would anyone want to get to your level, most people strive for more than just average. |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto Quote: Imagine they look worlds better than yours as well. your level, lol. Why would anyone want to get to your level, most people strive for more than just average. lol, das cold... as much of a dick as Art is he's probably well above the "average"... I'm no specimen (6'2" 215lbs) but I look better than 99% of my gym and probably 75% of the entire gym population... the fact is the average person looks like shit... |
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Lol Robby is tiny laugh out fucking loud at me being "average" |
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Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto Lol Robby is tiny laugh out fucking loud at me being "average" Dude you're nothing special, get over yourself. |
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No, I'm just your average 3 plate benching 6'3" white guy. Bro I would crush you in any physical activity from bench press to jump rope. GTFO with your scorned woman bullshit. |
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I don't give a fuck what you can lift and how tall you are, you look like a little bitch. You're they kind of person that jerks off in front of the mirror aren't you? |
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I look like a little bitch? Dude I'm literally the size of a door. |
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Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto I look like a little bitch? Dude I'm literally the size of a door. the only thing you have in common with a door is that you are as smart as one. |
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I would beat the ever loving fuck out of you. Let's not kid ourselves. |
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lol ok tough guy, whatever keeps that ego of yours fed. |
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I'm a 6'3 White guy too. Fist bumps anyone? Bros? |
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6'3..around? |
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Originally Posted By: WB2 I'm a 6'3 White guy too. Fist bumps anyone? Bros? So that's two of us. Average. |
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Three plate club check, doe might take me another month or two to have enough shoulder confidence to attempt again. |
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Originally Posted By: Impulsive Three plate club check, doe might take me another month or two to have enough shoulder confidence to attempt again. there's like what though? Counting ex posters like two of our old fitness thread juicers maybe 6 of us total who can put up 3+ plates on bench? I'm pretty sure only me and wolfie and gigantor are 6'3" or more. |
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Originally Posted By: Euphoric 6'3..around? Down to 231 this morning. 59lbs since new years. Thanks for your encouragement! |
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Originally Posted By: Uncle Arto Originally Posted By: WB2 I'm a 6'3 White guy too. Fist bumps anyone? Bros? So that's two of us. Average. 3 plate club check. |
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Average dude checkin!! |
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no sexy pictures posted by anyone, imaginary measuring of dicks. check. |
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6'4 2 plate club checking in. |
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Originally Posted By: robbbby I don't give a fuck what you can lift and how tall you are, you look like a little bitch. You're they kind of person that jerks off in front of the mirror aren't you? guilty... |
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i can't bench 3 plates, but i can pull 5... well, i have in the past year... still trying to hit 300 bench... dozefeelz... |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel i can't bench 3 plates, but i can pull 5... well, i have in the past year... still trying to hit 300 bench... dozefeelz... Is that true? you can't push 3 plates? Come on bruh. man up. |
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Some people just can't, a lot of people who can push up or used to be able to push up 3 plates ain't doing it now. Maybe art, but the guy can't even take a picture of him self, only videos he's posted are how good he is at drinking bottles of vodka and being able to vertical jump 6 inches onto a brick wall. Not one single validation of claimed lifting numbers. So as far as the internet is concerned I bench 405 for reps, no proof needed. I'm as big as a door too... a cat door. |
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Originally Posted By: WB2 Originally Posted By: Euphoric 6'3..around? Down to 231 this morning. 59lbs since new years. Thanks for your encouragement! |
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Originally Posted By: WB2 Originally Posted By: DieZel i can't bench 3 plates, but i can pull 5... well, i have in the past year... still trying to hit 300 bench... dozefeelz... Is that true? you can't push 3 plates? Come on bruh. man up. it's true, and i'm not that worried about it... my girl isn't blowing me cause i can bench 315... |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Some people just can't, a lot of people who can push up or used to be able to push up 3 plates ain't doing it now. Maybe art, but the guy can't even take a picture of him self, only videos he's posted are how good he is at drinking bottles of vodka and being able to vertical jump 6 inches onto a brick wall. Not one single validation of claimed lifting numbers. So as far as the internet is concerned I bench 405 for reps, no proof needed. I'm as big as a door too... a cat door. Well yeah we don't have to provide proof because we don't win anything for doing it. I haven't maxxed out on bench for a long time. I am always surprised when strong people can't press a 3 plate. I kind of view it as a benchmark. |
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Originally Posted By: DieZel Originally Posted By: WB2 Originally Posted By: DieZel i can't bench 3 plates, but i can pull 5... well, i have in the past year... still trying to hit 300 bench... dozefeelz... Is that true? you can't push 3 plates? Come on bruh. man up. it's true, and i'm not that worried about it... my girl isn't blowing me cause i can bench 315... she does me /davidcarusoshades AWWWWWWWYEAHHHHHHH |
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Originally Posted By: WB2 Originally Posted By: 137 Well yeah we don't have to provide proof because we don't win anything for doing it. You don't win anything either for saying you can, which is the whole point. Quote: I haven't maxxed out on bench for a long time. 315 shouldn't be a max to a strong bencher, if it is, you can't say you have a strong bench, you can say you bench as much as a high schooler who can eat endless amounts of calories. Having a strong bench is almost like the single handedly most worthless strength aspect ever. If you needed to lift a car off of another human being, are you going to try and pick it up or are you going to get on your back and bench it off of someone? Quote: I am always surprised when strong people can't press a 3 plate. I kind of view it as a benchmark. Globo gym strong, I'd be equally disappointed those same people that can bench 3 plates can't squat it to depth, or deadlift it for reps or at all. At the end of the day everyone's focus is a bit different. |
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Originally Posted By: 137 Originally Posted By: WB2 Originally Posted By: 137 Well yeah we don't have to provide proof because we don't win anything for doing it. You don't win anything either for saying you can, which is the whole point. Quote: I haven't maxxed out on bench for a long time. 315 shouldn't be a max to a strong bencher, if it is, you can't say you have a strong bench, you can say you bench as much as a high schooler who can eat endless amounts of calories. Having a strong bench is almost like the single handedly most worthless strength aspect ever. If you needed to lift a car off of another human being, are you going to try and pick it up or are you going to get on your back and bench it off of someone? Quote: I am always surprised when strong people can't press a 3 plate. I kind of view it as a benchmark. Globo gym strong, I'd be equally disappointed those same people that can bench 3 plates can't squat it to depth, or deadlift it for reps or at all. At the end of the day everyone's focus is a bit different. Oh I didn't know I was calling myself a strong bencher. I actually think I am just an okay bencher. I like squats and it's my best lift of the big 3. I don't care for deads as I've had a wonky back since I was a kid. |
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my bench is lacking... i don't feel like a failure due to it... I mean I can press 225 now for like 15 reps, so i feel my "strength" is above average, but i'm not a powerful individual... i'm all about dem aesthetics anyhow... lol |
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You can press 315. No doubt about it. I'm bout dem feelz and dem pumps |
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I'm daring to post an update pic in this den of wolves. Haven't done so in a year. This was taken last week at 179 lbs Nearing a 4-pack at 42 doe |
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...and that's why I haven't bothered to post. Lightest I've been since 1996 and my legs are quite vascular. Back to hiding... |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby ...and that's why I haven't bothered to post. Lightest I've been since 1996 and my legs are quite vascular. Back to hiding... keep workin dude. |
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The irony of this is that I just got back from my annual physical and my doc couldn't stop carrying on. "How much weight have you lost since I last saw you?". "I'd honestly peg you for 31" (I said I wanted to record that into my phone for my wife). "Your EKG demonstrates 'athlete's heart' and my conditioning is 'very good' to 'excellent'" (resting heartrate in the doctor's office was 57bpm). "Congratulations--keep doing what you're doing" Real life vs. CSi, I suppose. |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby ...and that's why I haven't bothered to post. Lightest I've been since 1996 and my legs are quite vascular. Back to hiding... For your age man, that's solid. Good on you, I am also not just saying that to lift your spirits and sh!t Keep at it. |
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I agree. I think there is a bit to much expectation of the couch to six pack in 6 month type transformations. I think some perspective needs to be had as well. This board has some younger guys who have been active/lifting for a while along with a few pretty hardcore dieters and long distance runners so someone will be better at something. I don't know shit about being over 40, but it is tougher with age and if you're truly busting out 40 mile rides and following up with runs, that's not easy and definitely takes a lot of work and dedication. All I know is I work my ass off, I think I look pretty damn good, I'm pretty damn strong and I used to be about 50 lbs heavier at my worst. Bro, do you even pec bounce? |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby The irony of this is that I just got back from my annual physical and my doc couldn't stop carrying on. "How much weight have you lost since I last saw you?". "I'd honestly peg you for 31" (I said I wanted to record that into my phone for my wife). "Your EKG demonstrates 'athlete's heart' and my conditioning is 'very good' to 'excellent'" (resting heartrate in the doctor's office was 57bpm). "Congratulations--keep doing what you're doing" Real life vs. CSi, I suppose. I'm not saying that what you're doing isn't working, or that you haven't made progress. Hell, you can be in pretty good shape and still carry a ton of fat (strongmen do this all the time). |
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wow pretty huge change, may I ask what your workout/diet consist of? look like a totally different person! |
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(not sure if srs, but for point of reference, this is what I started with on New Year's 2012 @ 205lbs) Workout: I bike 75-100 miles per week. Run a couple of 5k+ loops per week--sometimes done after a bike ride. 220 pushups/400 kettlebell swings 2-3 times/week. Over the winter (and sporadically the rest of the year), that's turned into a 40 minute jumprope circuit. Crunch routine 3x/week. Pullup/chinup bar once in awhile. Nautilus circuit once a week when school is in session (because free for faculty). That's all more orderly than it sounds--I'm just brainstorming what I do. I try to keep things broad. Oh--and here are legs from a few weeks ago: Diet--the only macro I (loosely) count is protein. 80-100g/day. Try do do a decent amount of green veg. Limit white flour. Bread is mostly Ezekiel bread, maybe once a day. Some misc. whole wheat/multigrain products (tortillas) here and there, but overall WAY lower carb than I used to be. Cheat on weekends. Not rocket science and not nearly as tight as others here do. |
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Originally Posted By: Repulsive I agree. I think there is a bit to much expectation of the couch to six pack in 6 month type transformations. I think some perspective needs to be had as well. This board has some younger guys who have been active/lifting for a while along with a few pretty hardcore dieters and long distance runners so someone will be better at something. I don't know shit about being over 40, but it is tougher with age and if you're truly busting out 40 mile rides and following up with runs, that's not easy and definitely takes a lot of work and dedication. All I know is I work my ass off, I think I look pretty damn good, I'm pretty damn strong and I used to be about 50 lbs heavier at my worst. Bro, do you even pec bounce? |
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Originally Posted By: g@mby (not sure if srs, but for point of reference, this is what I started with on New Year's 2012 @ 205lbs) Workout: I bike 75-100 miles per week. Run a couple of 5k+ loops per week--sometimes done after a bike ride. 220 pushups/400 kettlebell swings 2-3 times/week. Over the winter (and sporadically the rest of the year), that's turned into a 40 minute jumprope circuit. Crunch routine 3x/week. Pullup/chinup bar once in awhile. Nautilus circuit once a week when school is in session (because free for faculty). That's all more orderly than it sounds--I'm just brainstorming what I do. I try to keep things broad. Oh--and here are legs from a few weeks ago: Diet--the only macro I (loosely) count is protein. 80-100g/day. Try do do a decent amount of green veg. Limit white flour. Bread is mostly Ezekiel bread, maybe once a day. Some misc. whole wheat/multigrain products (tortillas) here and there, but overall WAY lower carb than I used to be. Cheat on weekends. Not rocket science and not nearly as tight as others here do. great job man, big difference. |
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Originally Posted By: Silock Not hating, but all I see is tubby That's because you have serious body image issues. He's 42, and look at his before pictures. Ridiculous. Very impressive gamby - try to have a thicker skin, though. No use getting bent out of shape because you do not conform to a single message forum poster's ideals. Keep up the good work. |
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Yes, he's far less fat. Like I said, not hating. I didn't say he wasn't making good progress. |
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Originally Posted By: JT Nice work g@mby! Your progress is very inspiring. Awww. ...and Silock and I are cool. No worries, all. That said, I'm not done yet. Probably just about at the point where not much else more will happen tho. The bike racers will be interested in knowing that there is an absolute difference in climbing while carrying 6-7 fewer lbs than last summer, BTW. |
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Dude you look better than 95% of the 40+ crowd. Keep doing what you're doing man. Seriously, great progress. I happily wear an extra few pounds because marriage, kids, time, and my love of food. I find as we get older our image matters less, and becomes more about mobility and health. Thanks for sharing. |
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Originally Posted By: Design Dude you look better than 95% of the 40+ crowd. Thanks--that's pretty much where my mindset is. I firmly believe that if I were even 30 doing this same shit I'd be shredded, but it is what it is. It's a bitch being a foodie and trying to improve oneself, but it's possible. Thus cheating on the weekends. I'm not willing to sacrifice social life for it. ...and Wolfie--I promise the orange shorts aren't seen in public outside of running in them outdoors. Now, the plaid ones--those qualify as "nicer shorts" as far as I'm concerned. |
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Originally Posted By: Artie Art Art Quote: Imagine they look worlds better than yours as well. umm if anyone didn't catch that this is a lyric to a song youre broken. I'm laughing over here at my work desk |
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Just posting up for shits and giggles as tonight was my last day of formal training for the Leadville 100 mile trail run. The race is in two weeks so for that time I'll be cutting way back and resting up mentally and physically. I'm feeling far stronger than I have at any point in the last 4 years that I've been training and racing. So far this year I've ran 1601 miles and 183,000 feet of vertical gain. I figure Im carrying a bit more muscle because of all the climbing, but I weighed in at 156 tonight...which is about what my race weight always ends up being. Either way, this 39 year old body is ready to go. |
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Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom Nothing like coasting at 30mph. More like 20mph doe, ain't no nato up in here. |
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Originally Posted By: Risky Business Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom Nothing like coasting at 30mph. More like 20mph doe, ain't no nato up in here. wait wait wait... these 20-mile segments u post are DRAFTING? hehe |
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Mon - Fri = solo Sat/Sun = solo most of the time, this weekend I had a buddy from TX fly in that does tri's ride with me Also, my iphone strava is pretty fucking inacurate. Shows half the elevation gains and usually about .5-1mph slower than a proper garmin I was also faster than him. Too lazy to upload garmin doe. |
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alcatraz pics finally got released. That's me having my swim-exit shot obscured by wetsuit guy that beat me. [epic fat roll shot here: right around 190#, 6'1.5"] and the look of 9 minute miles for days from the same event |
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*loudly beats off to stickaz' pic *quickly recovers and fires off a second one to Mr. Mom's pic |
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Originally Posted By: stickaz |
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I'm too fat to post a pic. |
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5'9" .. 200lbs |
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DAT DOME |
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Originally Posted By: Silock I'm too fat to post a pic. pfffft http://roadtotenpercent.blogspot.com/p/tsa-weigh-ins.html |
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What's up with your sock? |
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Looking large dude. |
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did you take this picture with your watch? |
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Yea.. and cropped it a little. It's great if you wanna be that guy taking gym selfies. You won't look super douchey because most people will assume you're just checking you're watch Edit: not that I do such a thing.. well I did it once.. but I was just testing it out |
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Damn dude you are jacked. |
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I'll play too. I could of probably gotten better results with a trainer but i enjoy doing things on my own. 4 month progression 5 month |
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:fuck!: |
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that's a nice ass locker room |
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Originally Posted By: 137 that's a nice ass locker room lol i wish. That was a bathroom selfie in the Epic hotel in Miami. |
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interesting cut. great work for 4 months. |
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Not been worrying about being peeled, and I never have been anyway...but I have been getting stronger. Been focusing heavily on back and shoulders. I recently hit PRs on all major lifts so I took a day to record form checks. |
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are you doing shrugs? also, squated 385 for 3 this weekend, I don't know what the fuck I was thinking that I had more in me lol. |
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Yeah...just a freeze frame from a vid mid rep. I wish I were bigger, but I try not to forget where I came from. This is right after I got my cast taken off when I broke my arm a couple years back. |
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I might as well douche up the thread with my bro photos Last December (145lbs) Post bitch-fiancée-leaving-me (taken today, 165lbs) |
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that's what I'm talking about! |
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Solid transformation |
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I'm going to keep working hard until I can reach a respectable 180lbs. From there I'll start toning and working on cardio |
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I'm there now (but I have some fat compared to you)...and I can tell you that it doesn't end there! You'll want more and more and more. I remember when I said to myself "I'll be happy when I bench 225 and squat 275". Then those numbers came and went.... |
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good work dude. sorry about the wimmenz. |
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did moof posts pics of his ex or did i miss that thread? |
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No noods, if that's what you mean. |
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Nice, Moof! |
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for your creeping pleasure/please update your files: *followed this lady for ~9 miles. Got dropped heh **proof that I didn't pay $24.95 for any of my photos |
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haha you provided "proof" |
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Nice optical illusion there where you have 2 legs and 1 foot. Good job on getting out there and doing it regardless of your 1 foot condition! |
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Oh, and OB1, nice job, too!! Damn. |
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Ill play along. before the hate.. im 39yo, 5 7" and 158 pounds. I in no way lift to have tremendous strength as I am slowly getting injury prone. FROM..heavy lifting in early years. Im usually a bit leaner and vascular but a new protein and heavier lifts for the summer beefed me up a lil. I run about 4 - 5 miles 2-3x a week and also swim and hit weights regularly. Soccer is priority so staying the same size and being quick is important. Would like shoulders to my ears but fuck its tough. Id say im where id like to be...if I can continue eating right. pic taken right at end of summer. I dont video or take selfies usually hence the repeat pic |
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Shameless ego bump. Still 165lbs, but a lot less body fat. |
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Nice fucking work! |
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Dat happy trail doe. |
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Originally Posted By: Mrs. Ironmom Dat happy trail doe. It's post-trim I'm a hairy motherfucker. |
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It was time for a change for me. I quit drinking a little over a month ago and for the first time in at least 18 months I got 24 workouts completed in 30 days. Started at 197lbs and today I broke into the 180's. Shooting to get down in the 12% BF range before attempting a clean bulk. Dat lighting. |
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Aawwww yiissss |
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NICE, dude!! |
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No new pics as of yet but more of a progress report/update. In my quest to put on some pounds I'm up 19# and change so far (from about November or so). Lift I'm most proud of to this point is deadlift. Went from being thrilled if I did one or two working sets with 185# to blowing through 5 x 5 with 235# yesterday morning, so obviously a huge leap forward there. Plan is to increase 5-10# each workout until I stall out. /cool story bro |
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Thanks! I'll post a pic or two later if I remember; posted this update from work and don't want to get nekkid in the men's room, lol. Might send the wrong message to my coworkers. |
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Need to get some leg pics, those have grown a decent amount. I'm too white, lol, can't see the definition in the pics, heh. |
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I got a dad bod going on. Going to start lifting again this week |
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Hey, dad bods are so in right now tho! |
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My belly bigger than it was last year doe. Dat dad bod whilst not a dad |
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No dad bod for me. I'm getting REALLY fucking SICK of chicken, though. Ugh. |
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Originally Posted By: gamby My belly bigger than it was last year doe. Dat dad bod whilst not a dad |
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100% Dad bod here [-childrens tho] #nailed_it |