Hi all. This is literally my first post, and included are pics that were taken about 5 seconds ago on the webcam.

Front, Side and Back upper body view as of 6 Feb 04.

Got a long way to go as I reckon I'm about 27% bodyfat from my measurements, which are as follows:

Height - 6'4"
Weight - 16st 1lb (225lbs or 102.27kg)
Neck - 17"
Shoulders - 50"
Chest - 45"
Waist - 39"
Abdomen - 42.5"
Hips - 41.75"
Thigh - 25"
Knee - 16"
Calf - 17.25"
Ankle - 11"
Bicep (Rest) - 13.75"
Forearm - 12"
Wrist - 7.25"
Bodyfat % - 23.74% (I have no idea how this is worked out!)

Well, there we go. Hopefully over the next few months I'll get this bodyfat % down to 10%! Yaye.

All the best and Thanks John for providing me with a forum in which to embarrass myself. (Reminder to self, no christmas card for John...)

Craig

Heh, welcome to the forums! Don't be embarrassed by your pictures - most of us are where you are now, or have been there.

I'll bet when you reach your goal of 10% body fat you'll change your mind about the Christmas card (although you will deserve all the credit, of course).

Good luck, keep us posted! :tu:

Well, thank you for a quick reply first off. I sent you mail which you were kind enough to respond to months ago. I had the same aim then but have been plagued by dietary problems. My body has a habit of getting used to things a little too quickly.

Hopefully, through this forum, i might find a way to get through this using the collective knowledge of everyone that reads.

I will get there in the end.

All the best people!

Craig

Hey mate,

whats your age?
just curious


Mark

Well, since you asked I'll answer.

I've been here for thousands of years, cutting the heads off those who...

Ok, I went 26 in August. Yeah I know, i got the body of my dad, who happens to be 45.

Am I gaining admirers already? No seriously though, why do you ask?

Craig

They are curious because you cut your head out of it :p

When you reach your goal you will look back and be happy at your changes.

Here we go...

Hey again, as I said... great progress! :flex:

most definitely! :claplow:

Great imporvement Amino.

The first thing I noticed when I looked at your recent photo was the big smile on your face. I'm glad your happy mate your well on your way to acheiving your goals :tu:

Marcus :tucool:

Congrats on your accomplishments! I have to say that is a damn cool tat you have on your back. I haven't seen one quite like that, very nice!

-Geed

It's praise like that, which keeps me goin!

Cheers!

:tu: :cool: :D

It's praise like that, which keeps me goin!

Cheers!

:tu: :cool: :D
you have the beginnings of a MONSTROUS back! your lats are already wide... keep working them and they will look like wings, and help make your waistline appear smaller!

you have the beginnings of a MONSTROUS back! your lats are already wide... keep working them and they will look like wings, and help make your waistline appear smaller!

Yeah, definitely like that sound. MONSTROUS... hmmmm and at 6'4" too. I always liked the idea of having a v-back so let's hope it sticks!

Also, I thought I would share a little story with you...

I went to the cafe with my mum today, it was really funny! Before now, I've ordered the double cheeseburger with bacon and chips, cup of coffee with a couple of sugars.

Today, I ordered a plate of tuna, with a smidging of bbq sauce and a pint of water. The lass laughed at me and said 'very funny, double cheeseburger?'... My mum looked over to me and grinned, I turned and replied, 'no, seriously, plate of tuna with a smidging of bbq sauce, and a pint of water', smiling to myself.

Another waitress who normally serves me who knew I was about to start dieting, asked me how much I'd lost, I told her and the looks on peoples faces said it all. She asked me if Tuna was all I ate, and I said 'pretty much, yes! Tuna, Turkey, Chicken and fish!'!

Another chuckle came from the corner of smoking cheeseburger monsters, so I added, 'It's not going to be long before I'm back in the swimming pool with my little girl, able to smile and take as long as I want since I wont be embarrassed any more! I can't wait!". Amazing how quickly that chuckling stopped. It was also funny how many people suddenly made their orders 'salad please!!'....

:spaz:

my last trip to London, my mates from Liverpool came down... lets just say I had my fair share of pints, but they werent water!

Here are pics from Feb 6th and March 8th...

Hey, great job Amino! That's a huge difference in a month's time.

your love handles are tiny compared to their former size! stomach is also drastically shrinking, and what used to be man-boobs are now turning into pecs! great job amino, keep it up!

You are making great progress Amino!

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thinks you look a little like Ben... :D

You are making great progress Amino!

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thinks you look a little like Ben... :D

Ben Affleck, I give up! Hahahahaa.