From 175 lbs to 175 lbs...

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  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
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    Calibrate wrote: »
    djeffreys10 wrote: »
    Calibrate wrote: »
    Do you use a program for cutting/massing? I purchased RP template a while back and haven't been able to pull the trigger yet. Your post is definitely pushing me in that direction, you look fantastic!

    No, I just adjust my calories to be in a deficit for cutting and a surplus for bulking. My workouts are mostly the same, I just make sure I hit everything at least once a week. How I split is determined by how many times I can get to the gym that week. And when I'm bulking I use progressive overload. Can't really make increases like that when cutting.

    Thanks for the info. Whatever you are doing, it sure is working! I'm CrossFit 3x per week plus 1 strickly lifting class per week. Pretty much maintaining my weight right now but will try a cut in the fall to lose some % in body fat.

    If your goal is to actually add muscle, I would recommend dropping crossfit and getting on a structured lifting schedule utilizing progressive overload to stimulate muscle growth.
  • mca90guitar
    mca90guitar Posts: 290 Member
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    Nice work man. Didn't think looking like that was possible at 5'8" 170 pounds. Doubt I'll look near that at the same height but inspired for sure. Thanks
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,752 Member
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    ninerbuff wrote: »
    The biggest difference I see............................the changing of the doorknob. I kid. Great job.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Haha - I was going to say, "like the new door knob"!

    OP, great effort, and a fantastic example of why the scale isn't always the best tool for measuring success and achievements in body composition
  • Chena83
    Chena83 Posts: 111 Member
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    Grear job
  • debisjazz
    debisjazz Posts: 115 Member
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    Awesome! Your smile says it all. :smile:
  • zipitzippy
    zipitzippy Posts: 86 Member
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    Amazing! Great progress!
  • schtump
    schtump Posts: 71 Member
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    Yeah, it appears you carry a lot of weight in your guns. Seriously, great transformation!
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
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    one of the most beautiful recomps I've seen. Well done OP
  • Heather4448
    Heather4448 Posts: 908 Member
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    From Carl Pilkington to dayum! Great job!
  • T0M_K
    T0M_K Posts: 7,526 Member
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    What was your program like? in summary :) did you do cardio? any particular lifting programs? What age if you don't mind?

    you look great. You're what i'm looking forward to. I'm the fatish 175 pounder ...determining if i want my cal intake lower or at main with lifting.

    Just curious how you went about this?
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,345 Member
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    Awesome job! great work OP :smile:
  • beerfoamy
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,521 Member
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    brilliant!! well done!!
  • cqbkaju
    cqbkaju Posts: 1,011 Member
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    Well done.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
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    Heather4448 wrote: »
    From Carl Pilkington to dayum! Great job!

    I had to google Pilkington. That resemblance is kinda scary lmao
  • MsHarryWinston
    MsHarryWinston Posts: 1,027 Member
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    This calls for THE HIGHEST OF FIVES!
    Awesome work!
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
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    Tomk652015 wrote: »
    What was your program like? in summary :) did you do cardio? any particular lifting programs? What age if you don't mind?

    you look great. You're what i'm looking forward to. I'm the fatish 175 pounder ...determining if i want my cal intake lower or at main with lifting.

    Just curious how you went about this?

    The first couple years, I did cardio when I was cutting. Mainly because I didn't have hardly any muscle mass, so if I wanted to actually eat I had to increase my calorie deficit with cardio. But after that, I kinda tapered off. I probably haven't done any cardio in a couple years now, as I can eat a lot more than I used to and be in a calorie deficit. Now I have the opposite problem. When I am gaining, I often get to the point that I am having to force feed myself to try and get more calories in. I had one period where I was eating 4400 calories a day through the week (I took a break on the weekends by not eating quite as much), and staying miserably full. But I didn't gain at all for 6 weeks.
  • sklarbodds
    sklarbodds Posts: 608 Member
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    Dang son :) Very well done.
  • T0M_K
    T0M_K Posts: 7,526 Member
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    you don't have any progress pics through out your journey? no i don't usually ask dudes for pics. i don't swing that way. just curious.
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
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    I love this! Thanks for sharing :)

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