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1 Year - My Transformation
Agean42
Posts: 58
I joined MFP in June 2011 after returning from holiday and stepping on the scales ( for the first time in ages ) I was shocked at the reading on the scales........... 323.4 lbs, I was obese, I had to do something and do it NOW.
For the first month I was just sticking to my daily cals set by MFP, the weight was coming off slowly, but I wanted better results, so after doing lots of research I started lifting weights in an effort to build muscle and reduce bodyfat.
I cleared out the spare room at home, bought an elliptical cross trainer, A weight bench and a set of Bowflex 1090 dumbbells ( my small home gym ) I put together my own full body workout program which would take about 1 hour and I did this 3 times a week.
I wanted to build muscle, but everything I was reading was telling me that its almost impossible to build muscle while on a calorie deficit so i kept my protein intake high ( around 250g a day ).
By November 2011 I had lost just over 70 lbs and I could really start to see some good changes in my body and set myself a new goal of getting to below 10% bodyfat by June 2012 ( 1 year ).
In january 2012 after doing more research I decided to try Intermittent Fasting after reading lots of info on the Leangains website.
I changed my workout to include more compound lifts using heavy weights, reduced my workouts to twice per week and put together my daily menu to fit in with my daily calorie / macro targets, so since January I have basically eaten the same things every day, day in day out with a few tweeks here and there.
This week was my 1 year with MFP, I am 43 years old and in the best shape I have ever been in my entire life, it just goes to show what can be achieved with hard work and determination.
These are my results and progress pictures :
Weight June 2011 - 323.4 lbs
Weight June 2012 - 219.8 lbs
Bodyfat June 2011 - 33%
Bodyfat June 2012 - 9.5%
Chest June 2011 - 56 inches
Chest June 2012 - 42 inches
Waist June 2011 - 48 inches
Waist June 2012 - 34 inches
June 2011
June 2011
Sept 2011
Nov 2011
Dec 2011
Jan 2012
Feb 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012 - 1 year
What now for me ?????
I am going to continue with Leangains intermittent fasting as I know it works for me and I am currently doing the Lean Bulking Protocol - adding lean muscle mass while maintaing a low bodyfat %.
For the first month I was just sticking to my daily cals set by MFP, the weight was coming off slowly, but I wanted better results, so after doing lots of research I started lifting weights in an effort to build muscle and reduce bodyfat.
I cleared out the spare room at home, bought an elliptical cross trainer, A weight bench and a set of Bowflex 1090 dumbbells ( my small home gym ) I put together my own full body workout program which would take about 1 hour and I did this 3 times a week.
I wanted to build muscle, but everything I was reading was telling me that its almost impossible to build muscle while on a calorie deficit so i kept my protein intake high ( around 250g a day ).
By November 2011 I had lost just over 70 lbs and I could really start to see some good changes in my body and set myself a new goal of getting to below 10% bodyfat by June 2012 ( 1 year ).
In january 2012 after doing more research I decided to try Intermittent Fasting after reading lots of info on the Leangains website.
I changed my workout to include more compound lifts using heavy weights, reduced my workouts to twice per week and put together my daily menu to fit in with my daily calorie / macro targets, so since January I have basically eaten the same things every day, day in day out with a few tweeks here and there.
This week was my 1 year with MFP, I am 43 years old and in the best shape I have ever been in my entire life, it just goes to show what can be achieved with hard work and determination.
These are my results and progress pictures :
Weight June 2011 - 323.4 lbs
Weight June 2012 - 219.8 lbs
Bodyfat June 2011 - 33%
Bodyfat June 2012 - 9.5%
Chest June 2011 - 56 inches
Chest June 2012 - 42 inches
Waist June 2011 - 48 inches
Waist June 2012 - 34 inches
June 2011
June 2011
Sept 2011
Nov 2011
Dec 2011
Jan 2012
Feb 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012 - 1 year
What now for me ?????
I am going to continue with Leangains intermittent fasting as I know it works for me and I am currently doing the Lean Bulking Protocol - adding lean muscle mass while maintaing a low bodyfat %.
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You look AMAZING!!!! What a major transformation indeed! Your story is very inspiring!0
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WOW!!!! You look amazing!0
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Looking good.0
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awesome job! thanks for the motivation!!!0
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Great job, quite a transformation.0
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Wow. That is fantastic, you should be so proud of yourself.0
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Nice guns! Keep up the good work!0
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Seriously, amazing dedication and incredible changes. You've done so well! Congratulations! :drinker:0
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A year? WOW..transformation indeed!!!0
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WOAHHHHH!!!!! What a MAJOR transformation!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!
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This is a really great story, thanks for sharing!0
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Thanx for sharing those pics... U are hot!!!!!! Wow!!!!0
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Awesome job! You should be proud of your hard work.0
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You look amazing! It amazes me that the people who turn from large to pure ripped are left with no excess skin? Is this because of the body fat %0
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That's a heck of a transformation in a year. Great job.0
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You look amazing! It amazes me that the people who turn from large to pure ripped are left with no excess skin? Is this because of the body fat %
Yes, increasing lean muscle and a very low bodyfat percentage along with drinking loads of water tightens everything up.0 -
You look amazing! I couldnt' believe my eyes!0
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You have worked so hard! I am so proud to be your "friend". I can't believe how amazing you look after just one year! I just wish I could keep my motivation like you do!
Congratulations on fantastic job!!!0 -
I'd like to see a photo where you are smiling, you have so much to smile about. You did an amazing transformation. We all know it takes hard work and dedication, congratulations!!!0
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Absolutely amazing....the last few months have really cut any fat you had. Proud to have you as a friend on the journey.0
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Thank you for all your kind comments, especially my MFP friends that have been there with help and support during the year.
If anyone is interested in learning more about intermittent fasting these are a couple of great sources of information :
www.leangains.com
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Wow! I just saw this post. Way to go! This is very inspirational for many people. Congrats!0
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You need to stop now, no? I mean, stop losing weight? You're looking "drawn."0
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You rock!!!0
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OMG! Amazing! You look great, what a great job!0
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Yowzah!!!!0
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Great job!! Thanks for sharing, stories like yours are soooo inspiring!0
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Wowzers, you look awesome!!!0
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WOW!! You are a true inspiration! Congratulation on your hard work, determination, and perseverance!0
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Wow! Amazing dedication & transformation!0
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