Dcioby73 Member

You look awesome, but that is not a natural, drug free physique.

Great work, no way do you have another 50 to lose. Maybe 20.

First of all, congrats! 30 lbs is no joke, even if it's not ALL fat loss, and you may have lost a little fluid and muscle in the process as well. Two things to remember: a) The problem areas are ALWAYS the last ones to come in. My abs and chest are always the last bodyparts I show progress in, whereas my calves, for…

Has he been averaging about 1500 net calories and not seen the results? I know many people THINK they try, but a drink here, a dessert there, and they re at 2200-2500 net calories, which is simply too high to lose any significant amount of bodyfat in one week.

Man, you already look great, another 25 lbs you'll be a force to be reckoned with. Great job!

I would definitely start by eating your swimming calories, and maybe tweaking your macros a bit (less carbs, more good fats and protein). In an hour of swimming you probably burn close to 500 calories, so you're essentially living on 700 calories net, which is extremely low, and quite unhealthy long term, frankly. Also,…

What is your weekly calorie deficit? I think many people do great Monday-Thursday, so they have like a 2000 calorie deficit between those four days combined, then on Friday they splurge (get some dessert and a couple of drinks when they go out) which puts them at a surplus of 1000 for that day. On Saturday maybe another…

I've done Shakeology for the past two months, and it has really helped regulate my cravings, and I've lost about 15 lbs. It's not a magic formula, but it does help keep you satisfied, and it keeps your calories down, which is really the name of the game.

Doing a full body workout twice a week, while concentrating on getting your cardio in 5 times a week will probably speed up your fat loss considerably. Chest 2 sets of 12 reps Back 2 sets of 12 reps Thighs 2 sets of 12 reps Calves 2 sets of 12 reps Biceps 2 sets of 12 reps Triceps 2 sets of 12 reps Abs 2 sets of 15 reps…

I've heard it said that the number of calories you consume dictates your weight, whereas the quality of calories dictates your health. I don't think it's wrong, as a once in a while treat, but at 1200 calories a day, in order to have some chocolate treat every day, you would have to give up other nutrient dense, low…

Hm, that's interesting, Yoga has always aggravated me rather than helped. Thanks for the responses.

Looking awesome, bro. You definitely look more like 5-6% Bodyfat than 9.5%.

Shakeology comes out to about 3 bucks a serving if you become a coach. You can definitely get a good whey protein that comes out to about $1-$1.50 per serving. Shakeology does have a superior micro nutrient profile, but only you can decide whether you can afford the extra $2 or so per serving. Personally, I think…

Sometimes it takes a while to reverse a slow metabolism. The reality is that most people are 20-30-100 lbs overweight as a result of a prolonged state in which the metabolism (the rate at which your body burns calories) has been continuously slowed down. We dont want to hear it, but it's a fact of life: we did the crime,…

If you can afford it, I'd definitely invest in a Breville SmartGrill. They're about 275 on Amazon, but it's so much better a product! For starters, it heats up 450 degrees, whereas most Foremans only get to mid 200s. Secondly, it has removable plates. Thirdly, the grease tray is incorporated, instead of a flimsy little…

Great job man. Thanks for sharing! Hope that you're feeling better, now that you're more confident in the way you look.