From 295 to 170. 43% to 7.6% bodyfat. Flabs to abs
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supernormal6 wrote: »how tall are you?
I'm 6'0" and my highest was 275. I'm terrified of lose skin and stretch marks if I get to my goal of 170.
I'm 6ft tall as well. Right of the bat let me tell you that whatever loose skin I have left at the end of my transformation I'm way better off than when I was obese and couldn't find clothes that fit.
I suggest you stick to weight training and a high protein diet so you can fill out your skin with muscle mass. That was my approach, little to no cardio other than some light walking to and from the gym.
alright, that's what I'm doing now. Damn I would kill to look like you when I get to 170. Here's hoping.
Hopefully you'll look even better!3 -
supernormal6 wrote: »supernormal6 wrote: »how tall are you?
I'm 6'0" and my highest was 275. I'm terrified of lose skin and stretch marks if I get to my goal of 170.
I'm 6ft tall as well. Right of the bat let me tell you that whatever loose skin I have left at the end of my transformation I'm way better off than when I was obese and couldn't find clothes that fit.
I suggest you stick to weight training and a high protein diet so you can fill out your skin with muscle mass. That was my approach, little to no cardio other than some light walking to and from the gym.
alright, that's what I'm doing now. Damn I would kill to look like you when I get to 170. Here's hoping.
Hopefully you'll look even better!
nah, you've got more hair than me, so you're already a step ahead.0 -
@supernormal6 At what point did you start weight training during your weight loss journey? When you had lost all the weight you wanted, or earlier in the process? Thanks0
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orangegato wrote: »@supernormal6 At what point did you start weight training during your weight loss journey? When you had lost all the weight you wanted, or earlier in the process? Thanks
From the beginning. During the first month I was doing both weight training and cardio. I wasn't even using Myfitnesspal until the second month, which is when I got really serious after seeing the results of the first month.
I ditched the cardio and focused more of my time improving my weigh training. Heavier, heavier, heavier. If I stalled at certain level of strenght I changed the exercise and improved there.
I say this time in time again. This is all about repeating a pattern that works for you. I didn't lose 125 pounds, I lost 1 pounds 125 times. Focus on that 1 pound, then rinse and repeat.16 -
Really impressive bf reduction considering little cardio. Can you share some details about your weight training routine (heavy weights, body weight exercises, etc)? Congrats bro, incredible transformation!0
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Wow! Truly inspirational!!! Be proud of those battle scars. Like you said, you've fought the battle each day for the last two years. Astonishing. You are going to motivate a lot of people. Congrats, man!2
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Wow great job man1
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This made my night!1
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how tall are you?
I'm 6'0" and my highest was 275. I'm terrified of lose skin and stretch marks if I get to my goal of 170.
It's mostly genetics. But, by losing fat slowly but consistently your skin may be able to shrink with you (skin does regrow itself, albeit slowly). Stay hydrated and use lotion (how every woman avoids stretch marks and saggy skin when pregnant - Utter Cream!!!! Seriously). I lost almost 150lbs and while I have some saggy belly skin, I don't have a turkey neck - I didn't choose where the saggy skin ended up, I just got lucky.3 -
Amazing!!!!1
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Damn!1
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Jaw dropping!! You look amazing, and you nailed it when you said every day we make a choice. That the information is out there, we have no excuses. Well done.2
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Dude, oh my!0
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Great transformation, thank you for not retouching the pic.1
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supernormal6 wrote: »
So it's been 2 years since the day I decided to take action and change my life. What you see here today is not the result of the decision I made on that day, but the result of the many decisions I've made on a daily basis since that moment. That's the secret behind a transformation like the one above.
Everyday we make the choice to move forward, go back, or stay in the same place. There were many times where I failed, but as long as your wins are more than your losses you'll come out on top.
The body I have today is what I expected to have by the end of the first year, but along the way I learned the true cost of each step in my evolution. I decided not to edit this picture in any way other than color and lighting in order to give a real expectation for someone interested in making a similar transformation.
Yes, I have stretch marks, scars, and wrinkles where my skin is still loose because of the abuse it took while I was obese. But these are battle scars I show with pride because they remind me of who I was and how far I've come.
I hope this serves as inspiration for anyone in a similar situation. I did this on my own, without the aid of any trainers, nutritionists, or doctors. Without the need for special medication or invasive procedures. All the information you need to do it yourself is available online and it is free. There's no excuses.
That is inspiration.2 -
Simply amazing.0
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Awesome transformation!1
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Well said (and done).1
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WOW. Amazing work! Thank you for posting, seriously.1
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