Beer belly to Six pack

1. Can it be done?
2. Anyone here managed it?
3. Got some photos to share with us fatties?

I'm currently at 17% body fat, 86Kg, 1.71m tall

Yup, it's possible. But at your height and weight, you are really going to have to trim down to the 60-65Kg range to give those abs a chance to come out from hiding. Maybe even lower for your height depending on your body type. Lean and mean is the only way to get 'em to pop out. No inkling of a love handle should be detected. Drop weight, stick with exercise, weights. Drop weight. Drop weight. Drop weight. The abs will peak out for all to see once you are lean and mean.

I went from a beer belly to a 4 pack in a year (perhaps I'm being a little generous to myself, but check out my before/after pics and you'll see I'm getting there). I'm now focusing on getting down to 10-12% BF by this summer so maybe then I'll have a more defined 4 pack. Not sure I'll ever get those bottom abs for a full 6 pack though! But if a 50 year old can do it, you can!

1. Can it be done?
2. Anyone here managed it?
3. Got some photos to share with us fatties?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3:


I started out @ 262 lb, 9/11/11, but don't have a good starting pic, first pic is after losing 42 lbs already.

Still have a little leaning out to do, but not much, 1-2%. Not in a rush though, looking to get to 205-ish at the same time.

1. Can it be done?
2. Anyone here managed it?
3. Got some photos to share with us fatties?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3:


I started out @ 262 lb, 9/11/11, but don't have a good starting pic, first pic is after losing 42 lbs already.

Still have a little leaning out to do, but not much, 1-2%. Not in a rush though, looking to get to 205-ish at the same time.

Well done sir! :drinker:

@waldo56 Now that was pure motivation...You look great...Your dedication has truly inspired me!!!

waldo56 that is an awesome transformation. Lost for words...

I especially like how your ticker reads "0lbs to go" :drinker:

I reached my "weight loss" goals in late spring 2012, having lost 75 lbs (low pt of 187 lbs).

Since then I've been bulking-cutting, and have gained about 20 lbs of muscle and lost an additional 15 lbs of fat (been as high as 203 lbs and as low as 186 lbs).

MFP doesn't have a ticker for weight gain, what I have is about as close as you can get, it can't do negative numbers for pounds to go and just says 0. Though I do need to adjust it as my current goal wt is 199 lbs and I'm 194 lbs at the moment.

wow! awesome

1. Can it be done?
2. Anyone here managed it?
3. Got some photos to share with us fatties?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3:


I started out @ 262 lb, 9/11/11, but don't have a good starting pic, first pic is after losing 42 lbs already.

Still have a little leaning out to do, but not much, 1-2%. Not in a rush though, looking to get to 205-ish at the same time.

Holy Crap Waldo56, you look AMAZING! what an inspiration!!!

1. Can it be done?
2. Anyone here managed it?
3. Got some photos to share with us fatties?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3:


I started out @ 262 lb, 9/11/11, but don't have a good starting pic, first pic is after losing 42 lbs already.

Still have a little leaning out to do, but not much, 1-2%. Not in a rush though, looking to get to 205-ish at the same time.

Look at you, like superman! Seriously. Studly.

1. Can it be done?
2. Anyone here managed it?
3. Got some photos to share with us fatties?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3:


I started out @ 262 lb, 9/11/11, but don't have a good starting pic, first pic is after losing 42 lbs already.

Still have a little leaning out to do, but not much, 1-2%. Not in a rush though, looking to get to 205-ish at the same time.

That is one phenomenal transformation! Congratulations!!

Very possible - dedication, knowledge and consistency will get you there.
17% is a rather good BF% you start getting the definition of the abs between 12% and 10%

Not sure howe he came up with that percentage at his height and weight.

Run his numbers in the standard BMI Calculator and here's what it shows...


BodyFat

He's right on the edge of overweight and obesity at 29.4 BMI.

General rule to thumb is 10-12% BF% for abs to pop out. Agreed that those numbers vary from person to person however that is the target that is mainly looked at when ever guestimating / setting targets.
I personally do not use BMI as in my books it is a complete tool.
The method is not accurate as it does not take into consideration bone density, fat mass and lean mass, which vary for every person whether they are slim or obese.

1. Can it be done?
2. Anyone here managed it?
3. Got some photos to share with us fatties?

I'm currently at 17% body fat, 86Kg, 1.71m tall

I did it and I didnt eat very healthy either. I just gave up soda, ran every day and did 100 crunches holding an 8lb medicine ball. see my profile pics for proof

1. Can it be done?
2. Anyone here managed it?
3. Got some photos to share with us fatties?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3:


I started out @ 262 lb, 9/11/11, but don't have a good starting pic, first pic is after losing 42 lbs already.

Still have a little leaning out to do, but not much, 1-2%. Not in a rush though, looking to get to 205-ish at the same time.

+1! Way to go!

and I had to just laugh at a guy admitting to MOOBS.... Can say I've finally seen it But what fantastic progress to you too Sir!