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Confidence and Success => Fitness/Diet => Topic started by: 1GoZoom on May 01, 2012, 02:05:13 AM

Title: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: 1GoZoom on May 01, 2012, 02:05:13 AM
Hey bros!

Kind of fell off the earth for a while, but I'm back to hang out at SBG.  When I first shaved the head, I was so bloated and and it really showed in my face.

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That was July/August 2011.  I was around 210lbs then and all fat.  Nearly a year later, I'm a solid 180lbs (5'8") and look and feel 10x better.  Went to a pretty clean diet.  I eat under 2000 calories a day and will do so til I finish cutting at about 165lbs then I will bulk.  So far put on around 10-12lbs of muscle, mostly in the arms and chest.

Went from a size 36 to a 32 and a XL to a M.  I rock a 40" chest and a 34" waist.  Still not where I want to be but 15% body fat is much better than 27%.

Here are some current pictures.

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Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Baldstu on May 01, 2012, 03:10:51 AM
A truetransformation , well done the haircut , plus diet , a lot of hard work that has paid off
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Lynchy on May 01, 2012, 04:55:34 AM
Solid work!

Hard work always pays off!
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: mrzed on May 01, 2012, 05:11:28 AM
Been there (up to 230) and down to 170.  It does feel better.

congratulations.  For you and others who might want some inspiration on this point, see www.sparkpeople.com  Good site.
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: usmcpelon on May 01, 2012, 07:18:41 AM
Congratulation, you look amazing.  It sure is worth the effort.  Keep up the hard work.  I'm glad you feel better and yes you look good.
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Laser Man on May 01, 2012, 09:53:47 AM
Good work!  You look good and probably feel better too. 
Title: Re: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: RoWilJr on May 01, 2012, 10:02:48 AM
Looking good... Perseverance and dedication paid off... Great work!
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Sir Harry on May 01, 2012, 11:31:32 AM
Welcome back and congratulations!
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: 1GoZoom on May 01, 2012, 12:32:38 PM
Been there (up to 230) and down to 170.  It does feel better.

congratulations.  For you and others who might want some inspiration on this point, see www.sparkpeople.com  Good site.

Yea.  I use MY Fitness Pal to log calories and keep accountable through Reddit (r/loseit and r/fitness).  My sister is a big fan of Spark People. 
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Mr Jules on May 01, 2012, 01:43:52 PM
Congratulations !

Frankly, if you are sly loosing a few pounds in the face can make improve the appearance.

Been doing the same calorie counting thing too - sticking to an average of 2,000 calories per day. And the fitness comes from cycling to work every day - 11 mile round trip. Lost about 10 kilos (25 lbs in american money). Feel better for being thin(ner), too.

Keep up the good work. And great sly look for you, too.
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Paul the Headblader on May 01, 2012, 02:02:57 PM
nice and congratz :)
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Snakehandler on May 01, 2012, 04:09:01 PM
Congrats ! Impressive results ! Keep up the good work. Once you reach your goal don't be too anxious to bulk up. Learn to maintain first then slowly increase calories, mainly protein, by about 300 per day over your maintenance amount. I assume you want to increase lean muscle mass ? And don't put on more than about 15 lbs. then. Even that will require some cutting afterwards 😄
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: kalbo on May 01, 2012, 08:19:01 PM
Welcome back and a big heartfelt congratulations on the transformation.
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: 1GoZoom on May 01, 2012, 11:10:12 PM
Congrats ! Impressive results ! Keep up the good work. Once you reach your goal don't be too anxious to bulk up. Learn to maintain first then slowly increase calories, mainly protein, by about 300 per day over your maintenance amount. I assume you want to increase lean muscle mass ? And don't put on more than about 15 lbs. then. Even that will require some cutting afterwards 😄

Yea.  Looking at a program called Lean Gains and will probably work from that.  I'm in no rush though.  I love how strong I am now.  I'm filling out my arms and back nicely.
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Morton on May 01, 2012, 11:49:50 PM
Looking good. You look like a guy that puts on muscle quite easily. Well done on the 2000 calories and eating clean, takes discipline.

Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: good to be bald on May 02, 2012, 07:17:31 AM
good work man O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: 1GoZoom on May 02, 2012, 11:31:28 AM
Yea.  I also put fat on easily, so its a bit a tradeoff.  But the idea is that I am burning a lot of the fat to build muscle as I slim down.  Doesn't always leave me with much energy, but that's where supplements come in handy.  :)

Thanks btw.  This is probably the first time in my life I've ever disciplined myself to stick with something and it is showing in other aspects of my life now..
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: Snakehandler on May 03, 2012, 10:57:41 AM
Vince Gironda has a very effective program for increasing lean muscle mass that I've used. Let me know if you're interested 😄
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: mangosink12572 on May 03, 2012, 12:05:36 PM
You carry the BALD DOME well  - -and you look great.
Title: Re: Look better now that I'm thin(ner)
Post by: SalWalker on May 08, 2012, 07:06:26 AM
Great work.  Changing your physique takes real dedication, something you apparently have.  Props. 

Keep up the good work! O0