My transformation w/pics (168 lbs gone)
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Amazing. You look GREAT! Well done xx0
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Great Job! You are doing awesome! I am going to start weights soon, now even sooner with your story. Thanks0
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Great Job! Keep up the great work! You are definitely motivational.0
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I love your story. When you said you didn't set a time frame for your goal weight, that really resonated with me. We focus so much on "I want to lose X amount of weight by Y date" that we become discouraged if things aren't moving as quickly as we want. Thank you! You look amazing!0
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Awesome! You look great. Just more proof that diligence and hard work pay off. Thanks for my morning inspiration.0
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Outstanding job, OP.0 -
Great job!0
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Wow!! This is so awesome! Great work. I imagine it's a bit easier to drag those deer from the woods, too.0
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You sir, are my hero. We have a lot of similarities and I'm hoping to get your results in the end.
Our similarities are height, age and starting weight (340 for me). Further I've just started SL 5x5 a little over a week ago, when I weighed what you did, around 265.
What you did from 265 to now is ideal. It needs to be mentioned that, based on the body fat percentages you provided, you lost basically NO muscle (actually 1.2 pounds but that's within a rounding error). I'm really hoping I can say the same in a few months.
One dissimilarity is I started lifting right away (a 3x8 program I followed in my youth) rather than waiting to lose 100 pounds. Did your doctor give a reason for his suggestion for you to postpone lifting?
Do you mind going into more detail about the cardio work you did while doing the StrongLifts program? You mentioned spending 10 hours working out, I'm guessing a good chunk of that is cardio since StrongLifts doesn't take a lot of time, a max of 3 hours a week.
I'm very interested because right now, I'm taking a brief "diet break" and consuming my RMR in calories, but in 2 weeks I'll get back to losing fat aggressively and would love to know what you did.0 -
Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.0
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One dissimilarity is I started lifting right away (a 3x8 program I followed in my youth) rather than waiting to lose 100 pounds. Did your doctor give a reason for his suggestion for you to postpone lifting?
Just because I was so heavy and it puts your heart at risk to lift weights so he told me cardio would get me in shape for lifting heavy things and putting them back down.Do you mind going into more detail about the cardio work you did while doing the StrongLifts program? You mentioned spending 10 hours working out, I'm guessing a good chunk of that is cardio since StrongLifts doesn't take a lot of time, a max of 3 hours a week.
I do 5 x 5 on Monday, Weds and Fri. I take 2 to 2 1/2 hours now for each session as I do some extra lifts and negative reps and I dont rush myself. I also lift on Sunday but that is neck work and tricep wor and lat work. Tues andThurs is cardio and that means an hour on a treadmil at a fast pace and steep incline in bursts rather than steady state cardio.0 -
Very awesome! Congratulations on your accomplishments and I'm sure you'll continue the path. I started at about the same weight/height/body fat percentage as you last year and am also working hard. No gimmicks, just determination, discipline, and meaningful effort. Just like you, my initial goal is 200lbs. I'm about 30 lbs from that now, and it is the hardest part to lose.
Your story has inspired me as I'm considering mixing in or focusing on more strength training at this stage. My lower body is already in good shape from the bike work, yoga, and jogging I did the last 12+ months. I have a hard time pinching fat on my legs and thighs, but the upper body can use a lot of work. Besides, most of my fat is around the belly now.
Well done! Keep at it. You really have to become an athlete to lose so much. I'm sure you've sparked a life long change in yourself and you can't even imagine going back.0 -
What a great testimony! Your determination is very inspiring!0
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Great job!0
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Amazingly Awesome!!!0
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Simply put... amazing! Congrats to you !0
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Well done!0
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What an informative and inspiring success story.
Congratulations!0 -
You are simply amazing... your story was so well written and inspiring. I hope that I can show half the dedication that you have and I like the "no BS excuses" attitude. It's something I struggle with. Congrats on the lifestyle change and I wish you all the best!0
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You are simply amazing... your story was so well written and inspiring. I hope that I can show half the dedication that you have and I like the "no BS excuses" attitude. It's something I struggle with. Congrats on the lifestyle change and I wish you all the best!
Think in terms of making each day a sucess. Then string 7 of those together and you just had a great week. Rinse and repeat.0
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