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    • Pics of bulks/cuts from start to now because my four year MFP anniversary is today!

    Posts: 820 Member
    edited December 2024 in Success Stories
    Finding MFP truly changed my life. I am still so grateful every single day for the support from MFP friends and for the information I have received here. Today marks 4 years (1460 days) of logging in consecutively and I like to celebrate each year on this site with an updated success story in hopes that maybe someone who is at any stage I've experienced in these last four years can see that it is possible to not just loose weight initially but continue to live a healthy lifestyle . Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle is something I will always need to be vigilant about and being here continues to keep me on track. Happy 4 year anniversary to me!

    These two images are at the start of my weight loss (235lbs) and last month or so.


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    These Pictures are from my bulk cut cycles with the first image on the left being at the start of my weight loss and the last on the right being yesterday, i'm just starting to cut again and sitting at 148.5. I compete in Olympic weightlifting which is why the cuts are to 138lbs

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    • Posts: 763 Member
      Amazing dedication!
      Do you ever have trouble mentally bulking because your journey started at a high weight?

      From an aesthetic point of view which weight/BF% do you prefer to be at?

      Well done :)
    • Posts: 1,214 Member
      Wow! Fantastic work!
    • Posts: 1,670 Member
      That is incredible overall. You show much discipline in transitioning from cut <-> bulk pics; far too many people go overboard in bulking incorrectly/excessively.
    • Posts: 3,069 Member
      I love seeing your photos. You are such an inspiration on here!
    • Posts: 196 Member
      Thanks for the update--I love seeing people who are successful for the long term! You are one of the ladies that inspired me started me on weight lifting. At one year into this project I love seeing where this can go with a few more years.
    • Posts: 975 Member
      you are my hero
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Wow! Congratulations on your amazing dedication and work! I’m currently at 165 mostly fat :( and I’m new to the community. I have been doing treadmill, running, and elliptical. 2 miles a day.
      Should I focus on weights or just try to lose all my fat first?
    • Posts: 232 Member
      Excellent results B) currently on a cut but look forward to the day where I can just run small bulk/cut cycles, I plan to keep it within a 10lb range and you’re pictures show just how much difference a lean bulk can make. Fantastic!
    • Posts: 820 Member
      Tic78 wrote: »
      Excellent results B) currently on a cut but look forward to the day where I can just run small bulk/cut cycles, I plan to keep it within a 10lb range and you’re pictures show just how much difference a lean bulk can make. Fantastic!

      I definitely achieved the greatest muscle gain from the initial 20 pound bulk but I was surprised what a difference even the small slow ten-ish pound bulks made.
    • Posts: 1,867 Member
      Oh my God. I am totally in love.
      Amazing dedication - absolutely, hands-on incredible.

      How much of a surplus are you usually eating during your bulks? You still looked incredibly lean at the end of the 155 lb cycle.
    • Posts: 1,867 Member
      Keladelphia wrote: »
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      Haha Thank you! I didn’t track meticulously during bulks because I have to track meticulously during cuts and consider it my break time but I ate an average surplus of 2200 calories a week. 250 calories extra two days a week on heavy training days (a big cup of Icecream) and 850 extra on Saturdays and Sundays. I gained about .5-.75 a week.

      Thanks for the insight! That's definitely a „mentally manageable” surplus :smile: I'm working up the courage to lean bulk - you're a great inspiration.
    • Posts: 150 Member
      Ugh. You inspire me but also make me feel a little bad about myself, because you're that good and I'm a suck *kitten*.
    • Posts: 2,086 Member
      Wow! Folks, that is what consistency can do for you. And, from how it sounds, perfect example of 'trust the process'. Amazing work - in both cuts and bulks! I know how much of a challenge it can be to eat and eat and then eat a little bit more. Becomes a true 'chore'! Great idea about not tracking while you bulk because that is so taxing to you during the cut. Anyway, MUCH RESPECT, lady! Amazing work....awesome dedication...well done!
    • Posts: 9,795 Member
      As always, your progress is absolutely amazing and inspirational!
    • Posts: 7,492 Member
      WOW!!! This is incredible to see, thank you for posting. Did you find it was hard to go back to lower calories after a bulk and getting used to eating more?
    • Posts: 83 Member
      You are amazing! Its mindboggling to me to have over 1000 days logged lol. When I lost my 300+ days I was devastated! Your hard work, dedication, and sacrifice is inspiring. Great work!
    • Posts: 820 Member
      rose2_0 wrote: »
      Ugh. You inspire me but also make me feel a little bad about myself, because you're that good and I'm a suck *kitten*.

      I’m curious what the kitten replaced lol but don’t let it make you feel bad! It took me 28 years of being overweight and disordered eating before it finally clicked. Plus you look amazing in your pic!
    • Posts: 820 Member
      sardelsa wrote: »
      As always, your progress is absolutely amazing and inspirational!

      Thanks, I always love following your progress as well!
    • Posts: 820 Member
      Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
      WOW!!! This is incredible to see, thank you for posting. Did you find it was hard to go back to lower calories after a bulk and getting used to eating more?

      It always takes me about a week or two for my hunger cues to get in line with the adjusted calories since it’s only a modest surplus. The mental aspect of eating at a deficit again is harder than physically getting used to it and usually takes me a few weeks. I usually cut with the end date of the cut being for a weightlifting meet so having a specific goal and timeframe for when I have to get on a scale in front of people makes it a little easier to get the mental part in check.
    • Posts: 820 Member
      Thank you everyone for your kind comments!
    • Posts: 125 Member
      Phenomenal transformation...love seeing dedication and hard work. Excellent job!
    • Posts: 28 Member
      Wow! :o
    • Posts: 4,022 Member
      Highly impressive. You've done brilliantly!!!
    • Posts: 178 Member
      Hi! Thank you so much for the inspirational pics!
      Did you notice your hip measurements increasing at any point?
      I am noticing other measurements decreasing, and an increase in the compliments on my butt, but just making sure my hip measurement increasing means my butt is just lifted/stronger.
      I'm fairly new to lifting.
      Any other things you noticed as a woman that would be helpful to keep in mind are welcome!
      Keep being awesome!
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