Well, it's been an interesting last 127 days. I've probably gone through every phase that one goes through during such a large transition. You'll excuse the lack of details on that one.

But I know why you're here so on to the pictures!

Here we see me very near the start on Feb. 4th 2004:
http://spaz.mootech.net/training/20040204F.jpg

Oh good lord :o

Like I said in my first picture thread ('http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?t=709') I wanted noticable results by my birthday (today!)

I posted two months later with some horrible pictures. They're in that thread.

Now? Now things are better, I think. You tell me :)

http://spaz.mootech.net/training/20040609-front.jpg
Now here I am after a plate of Indian Food (dietary weakness), a Java Chip Frappucino (I've never had one), and a nice lil orange sorbet. I'm a lil bloated but feelin' good.

My abs do show a little bit more than that picture shows, but not much more :) Anybody want to guess my body fat?

How about the body fat of my forearm?
http://spaz.mootech.net/training/20040609-forearm.jpg
My forearms drive me nuts: they're always ripped a good 2 months ahead of the rest of my body :)

I'll take anybodies opinion about cutting vs. bulking. I think if I cut for another month or two I'll get down to my looow goal of 8%. I also think that bulking will be very fun. Choices choices...

Oh! John! Thank you SO MUCH for getting fed up with your body and changing your life. Thank you for putting your results on line. Thank you for being dedicated to it for so long. Thank you for somehow getting posted on Fark. I litterally would not be here without you. I owe you big for lighting a fire under my ass :nod:

Excellent progress for 4 months. Your midsection is really disappearing.

I'll let others take a guess at your bf% (I am not good at eye-balling it).

BTW, Happy Birthday!

Such a drastic change! Congrats!
The 'V' shape is really developing.
Soon the rest of your body will be just as ripped as your forearms.
I can tell from your general posts that you put a lot of thought (and effort, of course) into your program, and it certainly has paid off. :claplow:

Do you feel your that face has slimmed down as much as the rest of you? Can't really tell from the pic.

Great work mate, keep it up :cool:

Happy Birthday daveo. Keep up the great work. You have really slimmed down.

Happy birthday! You can tell you've lost a considerable amount of weight, and you're looking good! Keep it up!

Damn! Looking great, 34lbs. is a huge accomplishment! It's a bit hard to tell by the photo, but it looks like your face looks much slimmer.

If I were you I would continue to cut. I know it sucks to cut for so long, but it will be well worth the effort when you start your bulk. You're getting really close...just keep it up for a few more weeks and you'll be ripped!

You're getting there dude. Awesome change so far.

Happy B-day! :tu:

Thank you everyone for the kind words.

I think I'll keep cutting for now, no real reason to stop just yet ;)

Yes, my face has slimmed out quite a lot -- it's probably the most obvious change. I have a neck again!

great progress man, keep it up!

good job man, looking pretty good!

Hey, we have the same birthday, cool! Your progress is awesome so far... I'd say stay on cutting until you hit that 8% goal. Great work, super results!

Happy Birthday -- looks like you have given yourself a great gift!

Happy Birthday!

Keep up the great progress.

Happy B-Day and good luck on your cut bud.