370lbs > 170lbs -- My 200lb transformation (w/ PICS!)

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  • s_yeatts
    s_yeatts Posts: 753
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    I wanted to post these pics today because tomorrow marks the end of a phase in my transformation process. Tomorrow I begin bulking up for the first time, I'm excited and a bit nervous! For the longest time I've been in a constant deficit and I'm ready to see some actual gains. I woke up on June 11th 2011 sick of how my life was headed. I was 200lbs overweight, a hermit with severe social anxiety, and had no clue on how to control my IBS. Being obese triggered my anxiety in public which triggered my IBS symptoms, effectively making my house the only safe place to be.

    I didn't want to live that way anymore, so I did some research online which ultimately lead me to making an MFP account. Along the way I've learned a TON; counting calories, what my TDEE is, the benefits of hitting your macro goals, understanding water weight, strength training for fat loss etc.... I soaked it all up. Combining that with some hard work and dedication this is the result of all of my work, I hope this helps motivate and inspire others to keep at it!

    5'10"
    Starting: 20yo 370lbs
    Current: 23yo 170lbs

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    Thank you to everyone in advance!

    whoa!! you look awesome!
  • laurelmilly
    laurelmilly Posts: 10 Member
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    OMG Transformation is right! Amazing work
  • Fit2BeFly
    Fit2BeFly Posts: 185 Member
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    Wow.. Congratulations
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • eplanajr
    eplanajr Posts: 4 Member
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    Awesome job mqn. Keep it up.
  • Deborahadele
    Deborahadele Posts: 3
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    Thank you for sharing! You give hope to the rest of us
  • cwrig
    cwrig Posts: 190 Member
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    Wow. This is inspirational!

    I am only three months in to my journey to get healthy and loose about 100lbs. This has really inspired me.
  • Mario_Az
    Mario_Az Posts: 1,331 Member
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    great job
  • jonathan7877
    jonathan7877 Posts: 1
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    Awesome dude! Congrats!
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,245 Member
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    fantastic
  • hellohappycarla
    hellohappycarla Posts: 85 Member
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    just wow. =)
  • lbsNirvana
    lbsNirvana Posts: 18 Member
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    Wow...Subway better replace Jarrod...
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
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    Well aren't you Mr. McHottie!!! Well done!!!!!!

    ^^ What she said.
  • ezloshead
    ezloshead Posts: 167 Member
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    That jawline! You look healthy and happy, good luck bulking up.
    I gotta go google frog o sphere.
  • FitMommy_91
    FitMommy_91 Posts: 23 Member
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    Awsome(: congrats !
  • 1_studentforever
    1_studentforever Posts: 5 Member
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    Truly awesome! Congrats!:smile:
  • belanna5
    belanna5 Posts: 85 Member
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    You look amazing!
    And hot! :P
    Good job!
  • desimia1
    desimia1 Posts: 60
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    Seriously Amazing! I have over 100 pounds to loose and seeing stories and pics like yours, keeps me going. Seems like such a huge undertaking but then I see your success. Its a reminder that Its totally possible! You look awesome!
  • Dougf90
    Dougf90 Posts: 95 Member
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    Way to go man!! I'm not even a month in on starting a diet/transformation and seeing this really motivates me. I too, could lose 200 lbs. Can I ask what you did? I haven't started a gym routine yet, but I was hoping to find something that will help lose weight and not add bulk.

    I'm happy to hear that!

    Losing weight and adding bulk is all a matter of surplus and deficit (with the obvious strength training included). I recommend strength training as soon as possible. You want to promote fat loss, not just weight loss. I alternated my cardio and strength training days.

    If you can't do strength training just quite yet, well that's alright cause neither could I! I walked for the first few months, then I picked up strength training along with more jogging during cardio.

    I never plateaued once and I truly believe the 2 biggest factors was a consistent strength training regimen along with knowing my TDEE almost to the exact number (no one knows for sure, but I could almost put money on how much weight I was going to lose each week).
  • Rastamann
    Rastamann Posts: 139 Member
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    Awesome work. Every time I slack off and see one of these post. I get fired up again. Thanks for sharing.
  • sare_bear90
    sare_bear90 Posts: 31 Member
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    daaaaaaaaaammmnnn...

    i mean, great job!!

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