Posts tagged progress
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66/365 Week 4 of Cutting
Compared to my first week of cutting, there is not much visual difference. The fat loss is much slower than I was hoping for; I’ve lost 5lbs more of fat and gained a little more muscle (my rump is an inch bigger), but nothing too noticeable.
Nevertheless, with this new cutting regimen I’ve actually improved on some measurements *while* losing fat, so maybe I should just stick with it a little longer. Usually I have a BDD freakout after I lose too much weight because all my measurements are dwindling smaller, but I haven’t had nearly as much body anxiety with this new regimen.
Just two more weeks till I start bulking. Hang in there, me!
41/365 Week 1 of cutting on Flickr.
Pup and I have been cutting for a little over a week (okay, 16 days for me).
I’ve lost about 15lbs of fat, and about half an inch on all my measurements, however my chest has grown +2.5” to an all-time large of 52.5”.
I’m doing a whole new diet (carb restrictive) and workout regime (negative reps to failure)…the results thus far have been surprisingly exceptional. Even pup has lost ~15lbs, while improving on a couple of his measurements.
End of year weigh in: 260lbs
Okay, I’m rounding up a little bit. I’m actually only 258lbs.
While I’m still gaining weight, a lot of it recently seems to be fat. I’ve certainly gone up a pant size, and my love handles are back (when my arms are down).
- Biceps: 19”
- Chest: 50”
- Thighs: 29”
- Rump: 45”
- Calves: 19”
- Neck: 20.5”
- Forearms: 15”
Dan has requested I bulk for another month, see if I can get to 270lbs (doubt it)…so I’m pushing my cutting/trimming/not-worry-about-eating-10,000-calories-each-day phase to February.
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I hit 255lbs this week!
This photo, taken by my trainer James, was on our final session. I had bought a bunch of sessions with him when I had money, but, sadly, can’t afford to continue for a while.
While I’ve made tremendous progress on my own for years, I had certainly plateaued and was not pushing myself as hard as I needed in order to grow. I attribute a lot of my gains (particularly getting to 19-inch arms) to James’ guidance in the gym.
If you’re in San Francisco and want an awesome trainer, James is finally taking new clients again.
This is me at 195lbs, back in 2008. Amazing what a difference 50lbs makes:
(Source: texasfratboy)
Ahhhh!!! Just 9lbs to grow!
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Had an incredible arm workout. Best in weeks. I felt huge.
I’m supposed to take all my measurements tonight, but I was so anxious, I had to know how big they were.
I’m officially part of the 19” arms club!
Just 20lbs to grow until I’m 20-inches.
Four years of progress.
OH my god, I was so derpy looking three years ago.
Weigh in: 245lbs
I know, I know…these are not very well lit photos. I should’ve waited till the morning when the light would be better, but I was so excited I had to take them soon as I got home :D
Compared to the last time I was in the 240’s, I’m much leaner. I know it doesn’t show very well in this light, but I can tell. My belly is smaller and my arms are much more solid.
Just 15lbs to grow!
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Last night I hit 245lbs, the heaviest I’ve ever been!
I’m so happy right now. I’ll do a formal progress montage later today.
Not all the weight I’ve gained is muscle. I’m starting to get my love handles again and my face feels fuller. A necessary trade-off when bulking.
15lbs to go till I hit my gaining goal :D
190lbs in 2008 VS 230lbs in 2012
Sorry for all the progress spam. I’m just finally starting to really see progress and it’s making me very happy.
Dore Alley through the years.
I’ve certainly lost some size since last year, but I like to think that I’m more defined and somehow that is better.
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No, I was bigger when I was younger. Yes, I was even skinnier when I was younger. I’ve gained about 100lbs since I started working out when I turned 18.
Here’s my progress from 2008 to 2011:
And here’s a comparison of me at 140lbs VS 230lbs:
Weigh In: 220.6 lbs
I’m certainly more defined, but I have lost considerable size. Frustrating! I’ve also reached my mental capacity for body anxiety, and can no longer continue “cutting” because of how small I feel. THEREFORE, I am officially beginning bulking. Starting today.
Alexies’ routine is out, I’m going back to my old bodybuilding routine…but I’m changing the order of muscle groups to how Alexies does it. Seems to make much more sense. Triceps and Chest on the same day? Of course! Duh!
Diet is going back to my good ‘ol bulking regimen of excess calories and protein. Will post diet logs shortly and a new routine hopefully.
Body Progress Update: 220lbs
I’ve been hovering around 220-225 for the past week, but I feel confident that I’m really at my weight goal. I’ve dropped about 20lbs since my last update. I had spent almost a year bulking relentlessly, and as the bulking progressed my diet relaxed. I became much chubbier than I had intended, prompting a few gym acquaintances to call me a super chub. You can REALLY see the weight loss difference in this comparison:
See the back rolls? See my ass? Apparently it all goes to my backside in the most unflattering way. (Also, love handles).
I would post my measurements but I couldn’t find my tape measure! GAH!
Regardless, now that I’m back to 220lbs, I’m going to try bulking again. But this time, it’ll be much shorter. I will keep my diet in control and I will not bulk for more than 6 months.
Comparison: Here’s me the last time I was 220lbs, then 230lbs, and 240lbs in July.
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