GUYS ONLY !! Show me your BEFORE and AFTERs
tabinmaine
Posts: 965 Member
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 !
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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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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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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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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Bump! This is awesome. I know some of the guys complain that there is nothing for them. Well, here it is!0
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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
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
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)0 -
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
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Inspirational, you look like a different man. You now look ready for the Iron Man challenge.0
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I am down to 178 right now, but the most recent picture I have is at 188 from last month.
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%.0 -
Everyone looks great! Awesome job, guys!!!0
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Great work guys!0
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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.0 -
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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!0 -
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 LOL0 -
Started this Dec 2010 at 289lbs.....
Here I am now at 199
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Great job guys -- Looking good *smile* 0
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These pictures are amazing! Great job guys!0
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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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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:
After @ 196 lbs:
Hiking
Mountain Climbing (and posing)
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.1 -
adorable....nice work
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WOW.. You guys look awesome!! Props to the starter of this thread..lol0
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No recent photos, but my profile pic shows 50 lbs difference from February to June. During that time I was on OPTIFAST. I now do moderate weight-lifting 3 days/week and 30-45 minutes of cardio 5 days/week.
Overall, I have lost ~65 lbs., dropped my body fat from 40% to 23%. My total cholesterol went from 201 to 149.0 -
Man Guys I just want to give credit where credit is due. NICE WORK! AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS!0
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Last year (before I started):
This year (halfway):
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I forgot...I shoot for at least 100 g of protein per day. Calories are 2000-2200 depending upon workout that day.0
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This was my Before/After montage once I'd lost 50 lbs... I started at 250 lbs and was just under 199 lbs when I took the "after" pic.
I did go down a further 10 lbs, but have since put those back on over the summer and will need to refocus for I still need to lose another 30/40 lbs to reach my ultimate goal weight.3 -
Still a work in progress...
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In:
80ish lbs lost:
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adorable....nice work
I'm enjoying looking at this one tooo
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