4 months down, 2 months to go -- 33lbs lost. 22 more to go.

Matthew_Gallagher
Matthew_Gallagher Posts: 13
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I had always been a good bit over weight, but because of playing football for so long it didn't look terrible on me because of the muscle mass I had.

But after trying out for my college's football team, and not making it. I decided there was no reason to be over 200 lbs anymore.
(And I looked at the body types of the guys who made it, and decided it was time to do something about it)

(I dont think my coding for the images worked, so if you want to see, just copy and paste the web addresses)

Week 0
215 lbs
Approx. 27% bf

Front
http://i53.tinypic.com/5wft3o.jpg

Side
http://i55.tinypic.com/2ch3lsp.jpg



Week 16
182lbs
Approx 20.5% bf

Front
http://i54.tinypic.com/2zsoged.jpg

Side
http://i56.tinypic.com/2ir5dlj.jpg


Thought I'd share my success with everyone
And hopefully for those starting out this can prove, that over time, the results will be there.

Goodluck!

Replies

  • Bootzey
    Bootzey Posts: 274 Member
    Try again next time. I bet you will make it
  • Isawau
    Isawau Posts: 45 Member
    Holy smokes!! looking good! great work!!
  • callipygianchronicle
    callipygianchronicle Posts: 811 Member

    Front
    5wft3o.jpg

    Side
    2ch3lsp.jpg



    Week 16
    182lbs
    Approx 20.5% bf

    Front
    2zsoged.jpg

    Side
    2ir5dlj.jpg


    Thought I'd share my success with everyone
    And hopefully for those starting out this can prove, that over time, the results will be there.

    Goodluck!
  • staciekins
    staciekins Posts: 453 Member
    You look great!!!
  • Girlypeekaboo
    Girlypeekaboo Posts: 85
    Wow! You look totally different! Great job sweetie!
  • MissbusyLizzie
    MissbusyLizzie Posts: 326 Member
    Wow! Go you! That is amazing!! :D
  • RisRis85
    RisRis85 Posts: 28
    Major major difference! Great work!!!
  • callipygianchronicle
    callipygianchronicle Posts: 811 Member
    Dramatic change. Your jawline looks steely and your face looks so much younger.
  • carolinenp
    carolinenp Posts: 125 Member
    good job! you look like a different person!
  • deniseg31
    deniseg31 Posts: 667 Member
    Awesome job! Keep it up!
  • julsofdenial
    julsofdenial Posts: 225 Member
    Good work! Amazing difference in your face too.
    You sure you need to lose 22 more? You might be too thin! :)
  • Matthew_Gallagher
    Matthew_Gallagher Posts: 13
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  • julie_a_griffin
    julie_a_griffin Posts: 58 Member
    That's amazing! Well done on the weight loss. I hope I have your success!
  • ajk828
    ajk828 Posts: 335
    GREAT job. You are obviously having loads of success :)

    Keep up the fantastic work, you look great!
  • Matthew_Gallagher
    Matthew_Gallagher Posts: 13
    Try again next time. I bet you will make it

    For football?

    Eh, if when i reach my final goal, I run a sub 4.8 or 4.9 forty, i will add 20-30 lbs of muscle and try out and see what happens.
    But if im not fast at all, I'll just hang up the cleats and enjoy the college experience.
  • Matthew_Gallagher
    Matthew_Gallagher Posts: 13
    Good work! Amazing difference in your face too.
    You sure you need to lose 22 more? You might be too thin! :)

    Haha I will undoubtedly feel incredibly small at 160 lbs. But at that weight, I will be 12% body fat and have a great body.
    But Since I know I will feel small, I'm gonna hit the weighs again and gain 10-15 lbs of muscle so that I'm not too thin
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    Great results in 4 monthz. I envy it in a good way. U look a lot like my brother in law.
  • melliebee
    melliebee Posts: 187 Member
    Impressive results!!! Thanks for the motivation!
  • Matthew_Gallagher
    Matthew_Gallagher Posts: 13
    Impressive results!!! Thanks for the motivation!

    Thank you! and no problem!
  • Matthew_Gallagher
    Matthew_Gallagher Posts: 13
    Anyone have tips for getting over a plateau btw? I've been at 180 for the past 3 weeks it seems.
  • deadmittens
    deadmittens Posts: 536 Member
    Wow! You look great :) congrats
  • deadmittens
    deadmittens Posts: 536 Member
    Anyone have tips for getting over a plateau btw? I've been at 180 for the past 3 weeks it seems.

    I've found that switching up exercises and changing foods so that your calories zig zag more helps.
  • Matthew_Gallagher
    Matthew_Gallagher Posts: 13
    Anyone have tips for getting over a plateau btw? I've been at 180 for the past 3 weeks it seems.

    I've found that switching up exercises and changing foods so that your calories zig zag more helps.

    Actually, I haven't been exercising at all... lol this has been from diet alone.
    I guess I need to get back into working out and running. I haven't done it in 4 1/2 months, ever since I tried out for my college's football team.
    Which, coincidentally is right when I started a caloric deficit diet.
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