Hey all... been changing my life for the past 7 months, and for the first time I am posting my results. Some educated guesses at BF % would be very helpful (I'm inquisitive my nature).

The first pic is me at around 255, though I never actually weighed myself above 244, I know I was more than that.

The second pic is me after 6.5 months, 3 of which were Max OT.

The third pic is me after 2 weeks of HIT, which began directly after Max OT. I have lost 7 pounds (do you see the loss?) in this two week period...my diet has also changed this past 2 weeks.

Thanks for looking, and please, offer some opinions!!!

Enjoy!

Michael Before 1.jpg

Michael Pic 2.jpg

Michael April 9, 2006 #1.jpg

Here are two more taken from today, though it's after I ate, so just a bit bloated.

Some thoughts would be helpful! BF%???

Thanks!

Michael April 9, 2006 #3

Michael April 9, 2006 #4

Wow. That's great. 7 months too. You must be getting a lot of feedback and comments from friends, family, and co-workers.

Imagine what you'll be like in a year.

Here are two more taken from today, though it's after I ate, so just a bit bloated.

Some thoughts would be helpful! BF%???

Thanks!
Your transformation from 255 lbs is amazing! I know you will never go back. I can see the difference in you from last two weeks where you have lost nearly 7 lbs, you are trimming up. I going to give you a 16-19% range, you look like you have dropped 4% or so in BF from start of HIT.(edit)

I think you mentioned a 12 week plan to reduce fat and build muscle towards the end of the period. A picture a week might give you a good keepsake.:tucool:

:claphigh: :claphigh: :claphigh: :claplow: :claphigh: :claphigh: :claphigh:

RTE, are you KIDDING? Only 4% from the start? I would have thought way more than that!

Dude, that's awesome and it's totally motivation for me to keep going.

Werd up.

RTE, are you KIDDING? Only 4% from the start? I would have thought way more than that!

Dude, that's awesome and it's totally motivation for me to keep going.

Werd up.
From start of HIT 2 weeks ago, No he probally was near 40% at the start of transformation. He has lost over half the fat that was there

Thanks for the kind words!!! I'd be very happy with 16-19%, but I'll be much happier at 12-15%!!! lol

I've cut down the calories by 100 / day, and am almost at my target weight. I'll post a few more pics soon...Thanks!

You dont need me to tell ya that your look great!!!! Just waking up in the morning and seeing the new you in the mirror should be enough. But wow!!! great job man, and keep up the good work :tu:

thanks for the nice comments! cheers!

Amazing progress in 7 months! Congratulations! :)


Also, how tall are you?

Amazing progress. I'd say 17-18% body fat.

Amazing! Just wanted to add my accolades to this thread. Reduced your waist by 8"!?! That's incredible! Great job LK! :bow:

M@

Awesome accomplishment. You must have really changed your eating habits, huh?

I'm 5 101/2 ". Thanks so much! I will try to post a new pic once a week. I may just get a domain to start posting my pics on, as well as my diet, workout routine, etc.

cheers! Have a a great day!

Oh, 17 Celcius in Southern Ontario! WOOOHOOO!!!!

Awesome work mate, really well done, fantastic changes.

Awesome accomplishment. You must have really changed your eating habits, huh?


Yes, I think my eating habits have been completely changed, and will never go back. I rarely have a "cheat" meal. Actually, I can't remember having one! I don t'miss all the old stuff that used to plague me, like chicken wings, ribs, burgers, fries, Doritos, etc.... I just finished a nice vegetable stir fry with carrots, zucchini, onion, pepper, bbq chicken (plain) with a sprinkle of peanuts on top. I would rather that ANY day then what I ate before!

Wow!

Awesome man!!:D

-SteveO..

Absolutely awsome transformation, welldone.

Great work - keep it up! :tu:

Thanks for the support! I hope to have some good progress pics up for Saturday... It's been a great week, so I'm very hopeful to see some nice changes.

Cheers!

Here is this morning's pick. I lost 1" this week from my waist.

wow! thats amazing, very motivational :)
your looking awesome!

Here's a pic from yesterday, unfortunately right after I ate! I forgot, oh well! :lol:

have a good day!

Here is my final pic at the end of my 6 week cut. I am 179lbs. down from 197lbs. at the beginning of the cut. Bulk starts today!

Enjoy!

Here is my final pic at the end of my 6 week cut. I am 179lbs. down from 197lbs. at the beginning of the cut. Bulk starts today! Enjoy!
All right! 18 big time lbs. Lifts increased. Now you are going for muscle, with Six one week body part specialization routines. Let see if you can pack the muscle on, as easily as fat came off.:claphigh: :claphigh: :claphigh:

I certainly hope so!!!! I'll definitely give it my all.

Thanks for all your help!

WoooW !!!
Awesome!!!
:drool: :D
I have one question for You. How do You feel in your new body?

Wow.. I love coming in here, and I never cease being amazed by everyone's tremendous progress. Truly inspiring job man. You're lookin great!

Wow.. I love coming in here, and I never cease being amazed by everyone's tremendous progress. Truly inspiring job man. You're lookin great!

Thanks for the encouragement! I actually feel great in my new body. I feel so light and nimble to tell you the truth. I feel like everywhere I go I want to run, or at least jog!

My confidence is through the roof! I don't get intimidated to go to a nice store to buy clothes for fear of not finding anything that fits. I feel like I can achieve anything.

More that all that, I am sleeping better, have a better relationship with my wife, and can keep up with my new puppy (a short haired collie). I know I will reap the long term rewards of a new, healthy me.

Follow my workout and diet in my journal in the journal section.

All the best, and thanks!

my weekly pictures will be postponed until sunday night. I have another wedding (wow, this is costing me a fortune!) and won't be back until late.

I've been practicing some poses, so I'll try to include some.

A question, I'm halfway through my alloted space for posting pictures... can I delete some pictures from past threads to clear up some space? Or do I need to upgrade my membership in order to get some more room? I was thinking of upgrading to a bigger membership anyway, but wasn't going to do so until later in the summer.

Thanks!

What is the title to your journal. Coincidentally, I also had a start date of 9/18, but mine was 2004, not 2005. You have achieved great progress, very motivational.

What is the title to your journal. Coincidentally, I also had a start date of 9/18, but mine was 2004, not 2005. You have achieved great progress, very motivational.


Thanks!

My journal is titled, "12 Weeks of HIT"

All the best!

A couple of pics from last Saturday, May 13th. Enjoy!

Good job! I can't wait to see progress on myself. I've looked through sites, day in and day out, for at least a couple of years. It didn't take me more then 2 minutes to be hooked on this site. It's so motivational.

Good job! I can't wait to see progress on myself. I've looked through sites, day in and day out, for at least a couple of years. It didn't take me more then 2 minutes to be hooked on this site. It's so motivational.


This certainly is a very motivational site. Keep at it, and you will get your goals kicked in teh butt.

good luck,
MIKE

Man, John must feel really good to have influenced so many people's lives in such a good way...

For sure... actually, I owe quite a bit to this site. I don't know that I'd still be motivated if it weren't for this site, and the people who I speak with on a daily basis.

I am going to definitetly improve my membership to show support for John and all he does.

Quick update.... I'm on shoulder injury timeout (see my journal "12 Weeks of HIT"). I just started back up lightly, so progress pic will be on weekend.
cheers.