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I went from morbidly obese to 6 pack abs! Ask me Anything
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ive just spent 2hrs reading this thread of yours and i must say .. what a transformation and what a great guy you are for replying to so many peoples questions. This is what i thought mfp would be about .. people helping others and taking the time out to alleviate confusion.
Unfortunately the real world dictates that some folk who have the knowledge dont want to part with it without money changing hands or making it "their way is the only way".
Congrats on breaking the mold, and inspiring so many of us members.0 -
You look great, I started at 315 too, and now at 300 in about 6 weeks. I work with a trainers, and do cardio twice at week. I run for 2 mins, and walk for 1 min on the treadmill. This combo is done for 15 min max, then I hit the weights. My question for you is on IF - Intermittent Fasting. I read up about it and want to try the lean gains. 18 hours fasted, and 6 hours eating window. Did you consider this when you were loosing weight? Thanks0
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Bumping to save all this great information. Thank You, Vismal!0
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Hi,
Your transformation is really inspiring! Just wanted to know if alcohol can be included in the diet or does one completely need to refrain? Also, were you following mfp's recommendation for calories and carbs?JazzFischer1989 wrote: »If you had stretchmarks from being obese, did they fade significantly after you lost weight and got into better shape?
I know it's a weird question, but my boyfriend's stats are similar to yours pre-weightloss and this is something he's hoping will happen so I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
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KLKimberlyLaila wrote: »Congrats! Do you think good results can be achieved with up to a (total of) 30 pounds(dumbbells)? Gym membership isn't an option for me and currently 4 strength I only have like 3 barbie weights( one 2 pound and two 5 pound dumbbells). So I'd have to buy my weights, but 30 pound's the highest I can find at local stores. Buying online also isn't an option.0
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You look great, I started at 315 too, and now at 300 in about 6 weeks. I work with a trainers, and do cardio twice at week. I run for 2 mins, and walk for 1 min on the treadmill. This combo is done for 15 min max, then I hit the weights. My question for you is on IF - Intermittent Fasting. I read up about it and want to try the lean gains. 18 hours fasted, and 6 hours eating window. Did you consider this when you were loosing weight? Thanks
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vismal,
fastastic transformation and you are so helpful to many. I have successfully lost 40 lbs within the past year plus ran 1 marathon and 1 1/2 marathon. First ones ever... Now I would like to start adding some muscle, for the past few months I have been lifting and although I feel stronger I can't visually see any muscle gain. I had never heard of the 5X5 method until reading your story.
Can you explain the proper technique? Do I do 5 reps to fatigue each set? For 5 sets. How do I determine the amount of weight to use is not?
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vismal,
fastastic transformation and you are so helpful to many. I have successfully lost 40 lbs within the past year plus ran 1 marathon and 1 1/2 marathon. First ones ever... Now I would like to start adding some muscle, for the past few months I have been lifting and although I feel stronger I can't visually see any muscle gain. I had never heard of the 5X5 method until reading your story.
Can you explain the proper technique? Do I do 5 reps to fatigue each set? For 5 sets. How do I determine the amount of weight to use is not?
Thank you
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »I hate to disagree with OP, but a sufficient home setup doesn't *have* to cost a lot of money. A decent cage can be had for $350ish (http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/92563.html) and a cheap bar and iron plates for a couple hundred. Add a flat bench for another hundred and you have a workable setup for $700 that will give you decades of use (or at least mine has...and yeah, that cage I linked is the one I bought ~20 years ago). Pick some of this up on craigslist, garage sales, or a secondhand store and it's even cheaper.
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Vismal, you look amazing, man! Congratulations! Having a visual of your success is very motivational to me. Keep the good work and thank you for posting.0
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Bumping so I can save the thread. Great info here. Thanks, vismal, for all the time you spend here answering questions!0
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My question: I'm on MFP to lose weight myself which is encouraging my BF to do the same. Hes starting about the same place you did. How do I encourage him without nagging? I want us to both be healthy, but I know its a personal choice.0
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The bad: I'm kind of a pain about going out to eat certain places. I don't much like eating food I didn't prepare unless its on my very few and far between free days. Don't get me wrong I eat treats and snacks all the time but I weigh/prepare them myself so I can account for it. I will always feel the need to better myself. When I was fat I didn't care. Sometimes this can be mentally exhausting. But the bads don't even begin to compare to all the goods.
That's exactly how I am. I can't afford to be very spontaneous about going out to eat because I need to know where I'll be eating and what I can eat...I like to log a few days in advanced so there's no room for random eating! I weigh what I eat as well...0 -
I just started strong lifts 5x5 last week. I am doing it 3 days a week as recommended in the program(MWF). How much cardio should I incorporate, and when?
I am 29yo male currently at 282, started at 293 four weeks ago, so obviously my current goal(and for a very long time) is to drop weight but try to hold on to as much lean muscle as I can during the process.0 -
ChristinaLConway wrote: »My question: I'm on MFP to lose weight myself which is encouraging my BF to do the same. Hes starting about the same place you did. How do I encourage him without nagging? I want us to both be healthy, but I know its a personal choice.OhQueSeraSera wrote: »@vismal i cant kick this plateau ..heeeeeeeelp!
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I just started strong lifts 5x5 last week. I am doing it 3 days a week as recommended in the program(MWF). How much cardio should I incorporate, and when?
I am 29yo male currently at 282, started at 293 four weeks ago, so obviously my current goal(and for a very long time) is to drop weight but try to hold on to as much lean muscle as I can during the process.
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I just read a good bit of the post on this thread. I will be reading the rest. Especially since I jumped over a hurdle EVEN OVER THANKSGIVING! Thank you for sharing your storie0
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I work in health care and no long feel like a hypocrite when I tell my patience about the risk factors associated with obesity. I love being able to pull out old fat picture when someone says something to the effect of "You don't understand because your in shape" or "you don't get it, you've never been fat".
I have congenital heart problems, and our "patient educator nurse" is this thin girl who looks like she's never been overweight, and doesn't come across as having empathy. It's all "drink more water" and "eat less salt" and it simply isn't that straightforward. I'd really love if someone in my string of healthcare providers could show me an old photo and say "look, I've been there and it was rough, but I know you can do what I did."
But I think another thing that hurts is the assumption that because I'm overweight, I don't take care of myself at all, and don't know anything about nutrition. I have low/normal blood pressure, excellent cholesterol levels, and no signs of diabetes. Now, of course that doesn't mean my weight is healthy, but given my family history I don't think I can attribute these stats to genetics. I think the food choices I make are generally good, and all these suggestions to "choose low fat dairy" and the like are problematic. I don't have to eat the way my nutritionist or that nurse does to have a healthier weight. I have to find a method that's right for my body and my lifestyle.
Anyway, keep doing what you're doing - and if you can, use your achievements to inspire people. There are so many conflicting stories and opinions in the medical world, and sometimes we just need to hear someone say "look, this is a real thing you can achieve, and I believe in you."0 -
awesome job! you look amazing!0
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incredibly amazing transformation.
I love reading AMAs on reddit. This one has been equally informative and enlightening.
MFP could use more of you0
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