GUYS ONLY !! Show me your BEFORE and AFTERs

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tabinmaine
tabinmaine Posts: 965 Member
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I would love to have a thread with just the success stories of the men on MFP :) My hubby is starting to work out with me and I think it would be great for him to be inspired by men's stories.

Please include how much cardio/weights and how many calories/protein you ate !! This is important because I think people don't realize just how much quality food or protein it takes to build muscle when you are a man !
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  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
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    Down 45+ (263) so far from June 2011(310). 80 to go.
    Already got a neck back.
    I do low carb high fat that is quite similar to what my niece was recommended for type 2 diabetes. (She was no longer clinically diabetic after just 6 months)
    Because of arthritis in my feet I do a lot of swimming. Worked my way up to 2 miles. Occasionally a 5K (110 laps). Worked with a trainer to kick start proper weight training. My trainer looks like a shorter version of Michael Clarke Duncan. :)
    With still a long way to go, I like the results so far.

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  • Narc_soda
    Narc_soda Posts: 181 Member
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    Elliptical Machine 3-5 times a week. Burning 1000-1080 calories for one hour.
    On days I workout I eat around 1800 calories. I'm so hungry right after.
    Eating 1300 calories on days I don't use the elliptical.


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  • hapoo100
    hapoo100 Posts: 940 Member
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    I do 6 days of workouts a week. 2 days a week I play full court basketball, 2 days of personal training, and 2 days of running 3-5 miles. I used MFP diary exclusively. I ate back half of my exercise calories and tried to exceed my protein macro every day (i didnt always get it right)

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  • SocWkrBee
    SocWkrBee Posts: 374
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    Bump! This is awesome. I know some of the guys complain that there is nothing for them. Well, here it is!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    right click then choose view image to see the full spectrum.

    Prior to the '08 pic. I was about 15lbs heavier, but have no pick topless of me then. I did 2 rounds of P90X to get to the '08 pic, then did 5 more rounds of P90X, last round ended in Feb 2012 (completed that one with a 20lb weighted vest) Since Feb 2012, have started a program more aimed at heavy lifting compounds movements.

    I weighed the same in the '08 pic and the one on the far right
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    This is the one on the far right of the timeline one and is from the end of June 2012

    To get to the latest pic, I lifted heavy 4 days/week. A,B format (Mon, Th workout A, Tues, Fri workout B) with 1 day of cardio (25 min) on Wed.
    My diet consisted of a wight loss goal of 0.5lbs/week 5days/week did this 250 cal deficit, and ate maintenance on weekends) I aimed for 30% protein (120-150 grams/day)
  • PJ64
    PJ64 Posts: 866 Member
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    My profile pic is my BA actually I messed it up, the before is on the right, after on the left. My Dyslexia kicking in :tongue:
  • timax52
    timax52 Posts: 18
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    Inspirational, you look like a different man. You now look ready for the Iron Man challenge.
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,862 Member
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  • rjcelmer
    rjcelmer Posts: 431 Member
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    I am down to 178 right now, but the most recent picture I have is at 188 from last month.

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    I concentrated on cardio for the first 9-10 months or so with very light strength training but over the past month or two, I strength train four times a week and have dropped the cardio to 25%.
  • desirae1983
    desirae1983 Posts: 58 Member
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    Everyone looks great! Awesome job, guys!!!
  • hunkycanuck
    hunkycanuck Posts: 60 Member
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    Great work guys!
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/745779-two-years-of-fun


    I think the decision to do cardio is largely preferential. I did none because I can't stand it.

    Protein needs will vary but 1g/lb LBM should be a good baseline.
  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
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  • _CowgirlUp_
    _CowgirlUp_ Posts: 585 Member
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    I'm in shock! You guys look amazing!! I can hardly believe it's only taken some of you months even a year to make such drastic changes! Amazing!! Keep up the good work...whatever it is you're doing is working!!

    RJCELMER...all I can say is wow, GREAT job!
  • tabinmaine
    tabinmaine Posts: 965 Member
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    Awesome job guys !! Keep them coming !

    He is going to love looking at this thread. So nice for a guy to not have to weed through the "before and afters" pics threads where every 20th entry is a guy LOL
  • AlotOfSweatAndPain
    AlotOfSweatAndPain Posts: 234 Member
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    Started this Dec 2010 at 289lbs.....
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    Here I am now at 199

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  • chachita7
    chachita7 Posts: 996 Member
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    Great job guys :) -- Looking good *smile*
  • tracymat
    tracymat Posts: 296 Member
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    These pictures are amazing! Great job guys!
  • hamncheese67
    hamncheese67 Posts: 1,715 Member
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    Not quite before, but 1 week after I started on MFP. In the pics, before weight is 214 lb and after weight is 160 lb. Started out using some Power 90 videos just to have a routine - what worked for me was having some set program that I tried to stick to. Did P90X and Insanity. Am now training to run a half marathon (running 3x a week, and doing bodyweight/dumbbell circuit training/core exercises 3x a week). As for eating, my daily food calories was based on what MFP set for 1.5 lb loss per week, then reduced to 1 lb, and currently 0.5 lb, while on sedentary lifestyle. Try to eat back most of exercise calories. Basically slow and steady over 16 months.

    I set my macros at 40C/25F/35P, but generally follow 1 g protein/1 lb LBW and ~0.5 g fat/1 lb BW.

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  • Sarge516
    Sarge516 Posts: 256 Member
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    I started in April of 2011 at 285 lbs and a 40 inch waist. Now, I am down to 196 lbs and a 32 inch waist. When I started, I had higher than normal blood pressure (was almost in need of high blood pressure meds), I had sleep apnea, ran out of breath easily, was always too hot and uncomfortable, and got sick often. I had been working shiftwork (nights and days) for 14 years straight. I wouldn't say I ate terrible food, but I was pretty inactive. Probably on my way to a heart attack.

    Now, I switched to working days only, workout about 6-9 hours a week, and eat healthier. I am stronger, faster, healthier, and have a resting heart rate of 46 and normal blood pressure. Oh, and I haven't been sick for over a year.

    Before @ 285 lbs:
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    After @ 196 lbs:
    Hiking
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    Mountain Climbing (and posing) :)
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    Posing :)
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    My food diary is open for anyone who wants to look at what I eat. I'm not perfect, but it worked for me.

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