I had my girl friend take these pictures yesterday after we got back from our afternoon jog (Reason why there's so much sweat btw) 10/9 because I wanted to be held accountable, I've been letting myself go for the last 3 or 4 months, gaining back about 20 pounds (All to my stomach and face as you can tell from the pictures), and currently i'm at 181 and I need a good kick in the butt to get back on the wagon because I really want to get back to where I was only a few short months ago...

But here they are, i'm extremely self concious, so don't be too harsh lol

I wish I could gain 20 lbs (of fat?) and look that ripped. Ah, well. Near future I hope.

Seriously, you look great. Excellent quads IMO. What did you look like 20 lbs ago if you look like that at 188?

I had my girl friend take these pictures yesterday after we got back from our afternoon jog (Reason why there's so much sweat btw) 10/9 because I wanted to be held accountable, I've been letting myself go for the last 3 or 4 months, gaining back about 20 pounds (All to my stomach and face as you can tell from the pictures), and currently i'm at 181 and I need a good kick in the butt to get back on the wagon because I really want to get back to where I was only a few short months ago...

But here they are, i'm extremely self concious, so don't be too harsh lol


Is that a joke? :confused:

Knubb: Thanks man, it really is helpful and great to hear things like that :)

Karate: Nope, no joke, I guess it's true what they say though, "you are your own worst enemy" :d_frown:

When I was around 160, some of my friends said I looked too thin but I know I liked the way I looked better than I do now and I also thought it was partly because we grew up together and maybe still saw me as that chubby guy I used to be.

I should probably clarify a bit though, when I say I let myself go, it wasn't a total give up, it was diet-wise, I pretty much went back to eating whatever I wanted and when I had daily cravings for things like potato chips (I hate Frito Lay for creating guacamole flavored Doritos :drool: ), I endulged them. I did still manage to drag myself to the gym 3 times a week and continued making small improvements so i'm sure the 20 pounds wasn't all fat, my mind just sees it that way and I know it doesn't help matters that i'm so self concious about my appearance

I thought it was a joke too.

I'm sure loosing those few pounds you've gained wont be a problem.

:gl:

Dude, you are incredibly ripped and there is no way you even have 20 pounds of fat total on your body.

Whatever you are doing, keep doing it. It's working! :tu:

Thanks guys, I knew if there was gonna be a place I could go to get encouragement and motivated it would be here :nod: it's good to be back

if I am EVER close to that ripped I will be the happiest man alive

ditto

^^word

Wow!

Do not listen to yourself...you look incredibly fit, man :tu:

In my personal opinion, you shouldn't loose much more weight, cause that'll just make you look too "skinny"

Thanks again for all the great words of encouragement guys!! It's really appreciated and helpful :bow:

Is that called ripped or is that called ripped?
Awesome! Realy great mucles mass, I can't imagine you when you were 20 pounds lighter, are you sure you didnt gain mucles along with fat?
I'm sure your body would look great with another 20 pounds gained...Keep it up!
-Alexander

Haha you put on some muscle with that 20 lbs, no way was it much fat.

You look Excellent, I wish I could look half as good! :tucool:

doesn't look like you have let yourself go,
looks like you have been BULKING!

;) Self-conscious? Never be - there's no reason for it - you look fantastic.

doesn't look like you have let yourself go,
looks like you have been BULKING!

Kinda reminds me of the Wendy's guy, I was on an un-official bulk! problem being Doritos and Chocolate chip cookies are not the food of choice for a good clean bulk :p but lesson learned, and it's really nice to hear all the nice things, makes me feel alot better knowing that my butt didn't hit the ground too hard over the last few months

Your body is EXACLY my goal!
I just started to come to this site, motivated, and have been going to gym for three weeks.. started eating right n stuff. I wonder how long does it take for me to be like u. damn!

I'm 5'8/142lbs... dreamin' workin out hard! someday, I'll be like u. ur my guru!!!!!!

Your body is EXACLY my goal!
I just started to come to this site, motivated, and have been going to gym for three weeks.. started eating right n stuff. I wonder how long does it take for me to be like u. damn!

I'm 5'8/142lbs... dreamin' workin out hard! someday, I'll be like u. ur my guru!!!!!!

You're coming from the other side of the street tho, I came down from about 245 pounds just over a year ago, where as you will be gaining weight from 142. If u stay dedicated though i'm sure you'll leave me in the dust before the end of next year :nod:

Oh, i'm 5'8 too btw

Looking great.
What's your routine?

I came down from about 245 pounds just over a year ago

wow nice work, just shows what hard work and dedication can achieve, you got tons of muscle mass! how did you sustain it so well?, did you go through a bulk?

You look like roger sanchez.

Do u have any pics of when you were 20lbs lighter ? Id LOVE to see them, would be good to compare.

At 5'8'', 181 is heavy, but you dont look too big for your frame. 245 at 5'8'', thats some weight. Do u have any befores at 245 ?

Seriously, you have really motivated me to stay on course. Im also 5'8''. :nod:

I thought this was a joke too.

I second the motion for a 245 lbs picture. It would be great motivation for those of us that do weigh 245 lbs.

:)

I have a bunch of older pictures that really show me at 245, but I need to find someone to help me scan them in, I do have one though, I was around 230 at the time of this picture.

Even back then, I played a lot of football and worked out when I could, problem being my diet, which was pretty horrible, most nights i'd go out with the guys to white castle and we'd each down like 15 burgers at a time w/ fries and soda, not to mention the pizza and beer we had earlier on.

I'd like to think much of the muscle was built over the past year, but in reality it was probably all developed from way back and just hidden under layers and layers of fat :(

I think I might have some pictures of when I was under 160 in a disposeable camera somewhere, i'll try to find them.

Oh it's kinda funny that I somehow can help motivate you fellas since it's people like you who have motivated me and kept me from falling too far by your hard work and determination :bow:

http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4019

I get a JSF message that I don't have permissions to access the page. Does anyone else get this?

I get a JSF message that I don't have permissions to access the page. Does anyone else get this?
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Yup. Whats that all about ? :confused:

There we go :tu:

There we go :tu:
looking at your before pic and your pic now, WOW big change :cool:

this may sound weird, but you look alot less asian in the photo's on the first page :)
maybe its cos of the camera/you had just worked out, who knows!

anyway, great work again!, i think i lost most of my muscle dieting :( (not that i had much in the first place, i never worked out or anything)

Amazing. Whats the time frame between then and now ?

looking at your before pic and your pic now, WOW big change :cool:

Thanks! always motivating to hear :nod:

Whats the time frame between then and now ?

That picture was a little older, i'd say about 4 or so years ago and about 15 pounds lighter from my heaviest, the day I decided to change my life around I weighed 244, that was last August.

this may sound weird, but you look alot less asian in the photo's on the first page

It's funny you mention that because a lot of people nowadays think i'm mixed, It might be because I don't look like him anymore :eek:

You kinda remind me of Enson Inoue back in the day.

That, or an asian version of Swole Cat. :D

You kinda remind me of Enson Inoue back in the day.

That, or an asian version of Swole Cat. :D

Was Enson Inoue ever fat? Is that what you mean?

I think you'll have to cut of a couple of pounds because I cant see aaaaany definision :lol: :whistle:
Great job! :p

You're one of the fattest guys here!

J/k, your bodyfat is about where I want mine. Are you sure you weren't dying 20 lbs ago?!

You're coming from the other side of the street tho, I came down from about 245 pounds just over a year ago, where as you will be gaining weight from 142. If u stay dedicated though i'm sure you'll leave me in the dust before the end of next year :nod:

Oh, i'm 5'8 too btw

Hey Thanks! It had been my problem ..not being able to gain weight. But after couple yrs of trying I managed to gain some weight.. now it's the time for me to get bulk!

I got a trainer and he's been managing me very well. I have the weakest will and motivation.. but now I am having so much fun goin' to gym. I changed schedule yesterday, now I go to gym 4 to 5 days for a week. I feel more energetic and well.

someday...!!!! :bb:

Was Enson Inoue ever fat? Is that what you mean?
Acutally Enson used to be pretty ripped:

http://metropolis.japantoday.com/xmg/413/413FEAT1.jpg

I think you could pass for the Rock's brother going by the pics. Great job. :tu:

You remind me of LL Cool J in that first pic, only better! Lucky, lucky girlfriend! ;)

You kinda remind me of Enson Inoue back in the day.

That, or an asian version of Swole Cat. :D

I wish I had the same definition of SC, hopefully one day! Oh I saw a couple of Enson's fights a few years back and that man was an animal :spaz:

I have the weakest will and motivation.. but now I am having so much fun goin' to gym.

That's awesome! keep it up Espero!

You remind me of LL Cool J in that first pic, only better! Lucky, lucky girlfriend!

I hung a picture of LL on my fridge for the first 3 months because that was the type of body and definition I wanted, and that was the first time anyone has ever used LL and my name in the same sentence without me having to mention it!

Best compliment i've ever heard, thank you!! :bow: oh and just so I don't get in trouble with my girl, i'm the lucky one! :nod:

lol in the most hetero way, ur one good lookin guy :nod: your my official goal. i want to become u. sorry john *ducks behind flame shield* (only because my body type isnt like johns =D)

lol in the most hetero way, ur one good lookin guy :nod: your my official goal. i want to become u. sorry john *ducks behind flame shield* (only because my body type isnt like johns =D)

"in the most hetero way" - LOL, Thanks!.... I think :lol: and you should set your goals much higher than where I am :nod:

what was your diet and cardio routine that you used to lose all that weight. very inspirational

what was your diet and cardio routine that you used to lose all that weight. very inspirational

Diet-wise: I always kept a ratio of 40/30/30 (P-Carb-F) but obviously varying the amount of calories as the weight (fat) started coming off, generally I kept my calorie intake anywhere from 12-13x my bodyweight and never going below 11x, front loaded my complex carbs in the morning-afternoon, for dinner it usually consisted of some form protein and healthy fats.

Cardio-wise: 15 minute interval training at the track next to my house, 2 or 3 mornings a week.

Swimming and basketball don't count in my book because I enjoy it too much to even consider it actual training :nod:

Man Chris, you are really cut up. Makes me eager to kick this shoulder problem I got (Torn Bicep Tendon) and hit the weights again. I have been doing strictly cardio for the last 4 weeks...uggh.

Keep up the great work!

i want to become u. sorry john *ducks behind flame shield* (only because my body type isnt like johns =D)Flame shield? Are you kidding? :) Chris looks awesome - go for it! :tu:

Man Chris, you are really cut up. Makes me eager to kick this shoulder problem I got (Torn Bicep Tendon) and hit the weights again. I have been doing strictly cardio for the last 4 weeks...uggh.

Keep up the great work!

Thanks Ryan! I know how frustrating rehab is, but don't rush because once you do get back to the weights, you'll be a man possessed! :nod:


Flame shield? Are you kidding? Chris looks awesome - go for it!

Thanks John!, you have no idea how great is it to hear that coming from you, you were one of my biggest inspirations :bow:

IBut here they are, i'm extremely self concious, so don't be too harsh lol

You have one of the best builds to grace these pages. I am glad to see you didn't want to be Toby Mcguire. what is your BF%, 5-7?

Looking good.

You have one of the best builds to grace these pages. I am glad to see you didn't want to be Toby Mcguire. what is your BF%, 5-7?

Looking good.

Thanks RT! and ditto on the Tobey Mac, I never really understood why someone would want to strive to be so skinny but I also respect that kind of dedication nonetheless :tu:

I haven't checked my bodyfat since getting back on the wagon (Time of those pictures), which on my calipers measured me at around 10%, although in the past when I measure myself, i'm notorious for coming up with higher numbers, so when I get a chance to get hydro and futrex tested again, i'll post the numbers along with some new pictures.