A Whole Years transformation, -40lbs

janten

It's finally been a year since I started working out, and this is my progress pic taken on 2/10/13. I started working out on 2/9/12, it took a lot of trial and error to get to where I am today. There is no special diet, no specific routine you have to follow. I used to think special fad diets would work, that if I did a lot of cardio I can eat whatever I want, and I learned the hard way the first few months of my transformation, because my weight didn't really go anywhere.

Since then, I've cut weight three times, and bulked two times, just coming off my last one recently, the infamous two month winter bulk. I'm now hovering around 178 lbs, and I'm thinking of bulking again to a lean 185 lbs after summer ends, and I would like to know what people think of a few extra lbs of muscle on me.

I also haven't done more than 5 minutes of cardio a day for 7 months, but I may do 15 mins a day for cardiovascular health purposes.

Myfitnesspal was the best tool in my weight loss journey and I actually introduce it to friends who are attempting to lose or gain weight.

I hope people can use this as motivation, like they say, anything seems impossible until you do it.

For reference, I'm 5'11" and I weighed 220 lbs in the first picture. I lift every. Single. Day. And since some people tend to ask:

Monday: Legs Triceps
Tuesday: Biceps
Wednesday: Chest
Thursday: back
Friday: shoulders and squats
Saturday: bicep tricep split
Sunday: back and shoulder split, squats.

I wish all of you best of luck in your fitness journey!

misscristie

WHOA! Go you!!

winterswish

Congratulations! Your hard work has obviously paid off.

And totally aside, I freakin' love your hair.

RhondaMH65

What a transformation and inspiration, you look fantastic! I have been thinking about lifting weights mmmmmmmm

rosichick

You really do look very very good, can't wait to see my results :-)

hyenagirl

That's amazing!!

jennaworksout

thats a huge transformation!!!! great job!!!

JudyAngelman

You look great, your hard work has paid off.

Mads1997

great job!!

pspetralia

Amazing results! Congrats!!!

Kaz0609

Wow....Amazing....Just goes to show that yes if you put the time & effort in, it will pay off in the end....Well done you x

zmzmzm19

Wow!! What a huge difference! Congrats to you on your amazing year of results!! You ARE an inspiration! Best wishes to you!! Thanks for sharing! :happy:

curejenn

This is amazing!! Seriously you should be so proud. You look fantastic!

hmadrone

Wow. You look terrific!

auddii

Awesome job. As to your question, I don't think there's a problem with another bulk cycle. I don't think you "need" it personally, but you aren't going to look scary or crazy with a few more pounds of muscle. Basically it's up to you, and I don't think you'd be taking it too far. Again congrats; you've done wonders.

Mireille

Holy crap! What an amazing transformation! Great job! Wow!

koalahugs

SHADAMN. Good job! Hope you get shredded to the best of your abilities!!

purplecharm

Amazing! You look great! Congrats to you. :flowerforyou:

brynnsmom

Wow. And I mean.... WOW!!

Poetic_Photography

Wow... that's an amazing transformation! You look great!!

links_slayer

holy *kitten*. amazing.

StonesUnturned

Wow. Great transformation. Definitely motivating.

cardio_fiend

You look incredible! Good job!

kbitzonefour

You look great.

kiykiy79

Wow!!! You look perfect!!! Congrats!

TerriAnne53

good job. looking great

sheyennelilly

Wow, that is an amazing transformation. You don't even look like the same person! I don't think you really need to add any more muscle because you look great how you are, but of course it should be about your own personal preference and what makes you happy when you look in the mirror. Great job!

iivye

Bad *kitten*!!! Love it.

chocl8girl

Well, got-dayum, how YOU doin'?

metter2011

Congrats!

mona_patty

wow!!!!!! awesome job