From 175 lbs to 175 lbs...
djeffreys10
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Or, "Why the scale doesn't matter" lol
On the left, September of 2012. When I was 175 lbs, fat, and started lifting because I was sick of what I saw in the mirror.
On the right, June of 2017. Once again at 175 lbs.
I am 5'8" tall. Been as low as 152 and as high as 192. Not yo-yo dieting, just using bulk/cut phases to add muscle and then lean back out for summer. Just a little reminder that if you are obsessed with the scale, you really need to shift your paradigm. My goal was always and still is to get bigger with more muscle. Trust me, I look way better now than I did any time I weighed less than this.
On the left, September of 2012. When I was 175 lbs, fat, and started lifting because I was sick of what I saw in the mirror.
On the right, June of 2017. Once again at 175 lbs.
I am 5'8" tall. Been as low as 152 and as high as 192. Not yo-yo dieting, just using bulk/cut phases to add muscle and then lean back out for summer. Just a little reminder that if you are obsessed with the scale, you really need to shift your paradigm. My goal was always and still is to get bigger with more muscle. Trust me, I look way better now than I did any time I weighed less than this.
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Awesome. Great job!2
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THANK YOU!!!! I am one of the scale addicts, literally weighing in everyday (sometimes multiple times a day). You look amazing!!8
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That's incredible. You look AMAZING. I'm trying to focus better on my strength goals and nutrition goals rather than weight so thanks for the inspiration.2
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The biggest difference I see............................the changing of the doorknob. I kid. Great job.
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That is just fabulous- and I too am a scale nut- trying to break the habit of letting the numbers get me up or down-1
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djeffreys10 wrote: »Or, "Why the scale doesn't matter" lol
On the left, September of 2012. When I was 175 lbs, fat, and started lifting because I was sick of what I saw in the mirror.
On the right, June of 2017. Once again at 175 lbs.
I am 5'8" tall. Been as low as 152 and as high as 192. Not yo-yo dieting, just using bulk/cut phases to add muscle and then lean back out for summer. Just a little reminder that if you are obsessed with the scale, you really need to shift your paradigm. My goal was always and still is to get bigger with more muscle. Trust me, I look way better now than I did any time I weighed less than this.
Congrats... Definitely the numbers don't matter, but I cannot keep away from weighing myself every single day
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Exactly what my partner is working on currently- well done!1
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Daaaaaammnn! Great job!2
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This is an amazing before and after - good job!1
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Don't get me wrong, I still weigh myself. But it's just to track progress to know if I need to adjust my calories. Not because I really care how much I weigh. The only weights that really matter are the ones I lift lol15
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Fantastic job! Congratulations and thanks for sharing- it is good to have a reminder that the scale is not the only measure of progress.1
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you look amazing congrats2
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Do you use a program for cutting/massing? I purchased RP template a while back and haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. Your post is definitely pushing me in that direction, you look fantastic!2
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I love this thread. Nice work.1
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Preaching to the choir here, but good work! 1 -
Bueno...1
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Do you use a program for cutting/massing? I purchased RP template a while back and haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. Your post is definitely pushing me in that direction, you look fantastic!
No, I just adjust my calories to be in a deficit for cutting and a surplus for bulking. My workouts are mostly the same, I just make sure I hit everything at least once a week. How I split is determined by how many times I can get to the gym that week. And when I'm bulking I use progressive overload. Can't really make increases like that when cutting.3 -
Your body looks just beautiful, and I love the extra confidence you project in the after picture. Thanks for an important lesson!3
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djeffreys10 wrote: »Do you use a program for cutting/massing? I purchased RP template a while back and haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. Your post is definitely pushing me in that direction, you look fantastic!
No, I just adjust my calories to be in a deficit for cutting and a surplus for bulking. My workouts are mostly the same, I just make sure I hit everything at least once a week. How I split is determined by how many times I can get to the gym that week. And when I'm bulking I use progressive overload. Can't really make increases like that when cutting.
Thanks for the info. Whatever you are doing, it sure is working! I'm CrossFit 3x per week plus 1 strickly lifting class per week. Pretty much maintaining my weight right now but will try a cut in the fall to lose some % in body fat.1 -
djeffreys10 wrote: »Do you use a program for cutting/massing? I purchased RP template a while back and haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. Your post is definitely pushing me in that direction, you look fantastic!
No, I just adjust my calories to be in a deficit for cutting and a surplus for bulking. My workouts are mostly the same, I just make sure I hit everything at least once a week. How I split is determined by how many times I can get to the gym that week. And when I'm bulking I use progressive overload. Can't really make increases like that when cutting.
Thanks for the info. Whatever you are doing, it sure is working! I'm CrossFit 3x per week plus 1 strickly lifting class per week. Pretty much maintaining my weight right now but will try a cut in the fall to lose some % in body fat.
If your goal is to actually add muscle, I would recommend dropping crossfit and getting on a structured lifting schedule utilizing progressive overload to stimulate muscle growth.2 -
Nice work man. Didn't think looking like that was possible at 5'8" 170 pounds. Doubt I'll look near that at the same height but inspired for sure. Thanks1
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The biggest difference I see............................the changing of the doorknob. I kid. Great job.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Haha - I was going to say, "like the new door knob"!
OP, great effort, and a fantastic example of why the scale isn't always the best tool for measuring success and achievements in body composition1 -
Grear job1
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Awesome! Your smile says it all.
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Amazing! Great progress!2
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Yeah, it appears you carry a lot of weight in your guns. Seriously, great transformation!1
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one of the most beautiful recomps I've seen. Well done OP1
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From Carl Pilkington to dayum! Great job!3
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What was your program like? in summary did you do cardio? any particular lifting programs? What age if you don't mind?
you look great. You're what i'm looking forward to. I'm the fatish 175 pounder ...determining if i want my cal intake lower or at main with lifting.
Just curious how you went about this?1
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