I'm finally starting to take progress pics.... - Page 2

5spotbullseye · 02-04-2008, 09:37 AM

2 month update...

Beginning of Dec 07 - 270 lbs
Beginning of Feb 08 - 250 lbs

I'd say I have another 20-30 lbs to go yet. I can't wait to see the difference when I finally get there!

BEFORE (12-2-07) - front double bicep

AFTER (2-2-08) - front double bicep

AFTER (ANOTHER) - front double bicep

5spotbullseye · 02-04-2008, 09:38 AM

more....

BEFORE (12-2-07) - back

AFTER (2-2-07) - back

BEFORE (12-2-07) - Rounded Back

AFTER (2-2-08) - Rounded Back

AFTER (2-2-08) - Rounded Back 2

Well......what do you guys think?

5spotbullseye · 03-10-2008, 09:38 AM

Here's some progress photos. Started at 270 lbs at the beginning of December '07 and now I'm just under 240 lbs during the first week of March '08. I think I'm about halfway there, maybe slightly over halfway. I think I'll end up at my "visual goal" by the time I reach 215-220 lbs. What do you guys think?

(note: I'm drug free.....reference my past threads / posts..)

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

5spotbullseye · 03-10-2008, 09:39 AM

Here's a recent shot without a previous one to compare:

bruno · 03-10-2008, 09:48 AM

nice progress man. you have really leaned out. I think you back shots show the best progress. Keep up the good work and good luck reaching your goals.

wakejump4me · 03-10-2008, 06:41 PM

yeah man , stick to it and you will reach your goals , EASY . looking great and nice progress .

wake

5spotbullseye · 03-11-2008, 07:43 AM

Thanks for the comments guys.....

5spotbullseye · 05-05-2008, 10:00 AM

UPDATE 5-3-08

Hey everyone.....I finally got around to taking some progress photos this past Saturday (5/3/08). For those of you who haven't been following my progress, here's a quick summary of my lifting & diet history:

- 100% LIFETIME NATURAL
- After graduating high school (1997), I started lifting for collegiate wrestling (175 lbs)
- Graduated college (UPJ) in 2001 at 220 lbs
- Started taking diet & training seriously after college
- Followed a DC training protocol (for the most part) for the last 4 years
- Reached a bodyweight of 270 lbs in December of 2007
- Started a fat loss diet for the first time in December 2007

I have to say before I post the photos, that I'm just EXTREMELY happy with the progress so far. I can't believe the difference to this point. As of 5/3/08, I weigh 227 lbs. Based on my estimations, I have another 15-20 lbs to go. The past few weeks have been small losses, but I haven't been on my best behavior diet-wise! Keep in mind, I really suck at posing, some of the lighting isn't the greatest, and the camera was tilted everytime I took the photos! Yeah, I need practice, but I did my best to make it consistent!

This whole process, believe it or not, has been SIMPLE! Honestly, I make sure to get about 1g / lb of bodyweight for protein, center my carbs around my activity levels (lifting, cardio, & morning), and get some healthy fats along the way. My daily intake is somewhere around 2500 calories, but at this point, my diet is 100% instinctive......I stopped counting calories awhile ago.

Of course, I'm doing cardio 3-4 days per week. Since the weather has finally broke up here in Somerset County, PA, I've been running for my cardio. (I mix it up between the HIT & low intensity variety)

I've learned 2 very important lessons during this process:

1) People DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATE BODYFAT LEVELS! I can't believe how much was actually packed on my frame. In my original photos, most people were telling me 15%-18% max.....I think it was much higher!

2) Now that I look back on it, I was really deceiving myself into thinking that I looked good! Let's be honest here....I was pretty fat. Sure, I wasn't obese or anything, but I just looked like crap!

Well, here's some photos!

Dec 07 - Back Double Bicep

May 08 - Back Double Bicep

Dec 07 - Front Double Bicep

May 08 - Front Double Bicep

5spotbullseye · 05-05-2008, 10:00 AM

More photos:

Dec 07 - Most Muscular

May 08 - Most Muscular

Dec 07 - Rounded Back

May 08 - Rounded Back

May 08 - Misc

milkstud · 05-05-2008, 12:45 PM

Damn man thats some crazy progress!!!! Keep it up!

5spotbullseye · 05-05-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkstud

Damn man thats some crazy progress!!!! Keep it up!

Thanks man....I still have a little ways to go. I'm seeing veins and muscles now that I thought were long gone! Another 1.5 - 2 months should get me pretty close to my visual goal.

KCSuperman · 05-06-2008, 02:25 AM

when you look back to your log-book from December 07 , has your lifts increased?

5spotbullseye · 05-06-2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCSuperman

when you look back to your log-book from December 07 , has your lifts increased?

My lifts are comparable. It's been tough recently to make gains on them, but I'm still using probably 85%-90% of my original weight from December. Losing almost 50 lbs makes a pretty big difference!

UNTAMED · 05-06-2008, 08:29 AM

Those last two pics look absolutely sick! Great work. You're looking pretty full...had you just carbed up?

5spotbullseye · 05-06-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNTAMED

Those last two pics look absolutely sick! Great work. You're looking pretty full...had you just carbed up?

No, actually it was right away in the morning....depleted. I need practice posing though....my other poses look really awkward!

KCSuperman · 05-07-2008, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5spotbullseye

My lifts are comparable. It's been tough recently to make gains on them, but I'm still using probably 85%-90% of my original weight from December. Losing almost 50 lbs makes a pretty big difference!

yea fifty lbs is a lot. Good job man!

Zen_lifter · 05-20-2008, 01:58 PM

Great cutting progress...my question to you...

When you started to no longer make strength gains, due to the extended period of leaning out. Did you change your training at all? Did you stop dropping exercises if you were unable to beat the logbook?

Vrish · 05-21-2008, 07:13 AM

Great work man.

02-04-2008, 09:37 AM	#26
5spotbullseye Bantamweight Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 160	2 month update... Beginning of Dec 07 - 270 lbs Beginning of Feb 08 - 250 lbs I'd say I have another 20-30 lbs to go yet. I can't wait to see the difference when I finally get there! BEFORE (12-2-07) - front double bicep AFTER (2-2-08) - front double bicep AFTER (ANOTHER) - front double bicep __________________ Andy -lifetime drug free My journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/32959-a...n-journal.html Last edited by 5spotbullseye : 02-04-2008 at 10:12 AM.

02-04-2008, 09:38 AM	#27
5spotbullseye Bantamweight Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 160	more.... BEFORE (12-2-07) - back AFTER (2-2-07) - back BEFORE (12-2-07) - Rounded Back AFTER (2-2-08) - Rounded Back AFTER (2-2-08) - Rounded Back 2 Well......what do you guys think? __________________ Andy -lifetime drug free My journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/32959-a...n-journal.html

03-10-2008, 09:38 AM	#28
5spotbullseye Bantamweight Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 160	Here's some progress photos. Started at 270 lbs at the beginning of December '07 and now I'm just under 240 lbs during the first week of March '08. I think I'm about halfway there, maybe slightly over halfway. I think I'll end up at my "visual goal" by the time I reach 215-220 lbs. What do you guys think? (note: I'm drug free.....reference my past threads / posts..) Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: __________________ Andy -lifetime drug free My journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/32959-a...n-journal.html

03-10-2008, 09:39 AM	#29
5spotbullseye Bantamweight Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 160	Here's a recent shot without a previous one to compare: __________________ Andy -lifetime drug free My journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/32959-a...n-journal.html

03-10-2008, 09:48 AM	#30
bruno Intense Set of the Month winner April, May, July, August and September 2008 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 3,565	nice progress man. you have really leaned out. I think you back shots show the best progress. Keep up the good work and good luck reaching your goals. __________________ I've got a propostion. When you place your order at trueprotein.com, use BNB559 in the discount code box and save 5% on your order. If you do, I'll be your best friend. Now that's what I'm talking about.

03-10-2008, 06:41 PM	#31
wakejump4me The Specialist Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,308	yeah man , stick to it and you will reach your goals , EASY . looking great and nice progress . wake __________________ to save as much money as possible on all your orders from www.TrueProtein.com type AXW999 in the discountcode box Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. Vince Lombardi

03-11-2008, 07:43 AM	#32
5spotbullseye Bantamweight Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 160	Thanks for the comments guys..... __________________ Andy -lifetime drug free My journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/32959-a...n-journal.html

05-05-2008, 10:00 AM	#33
5spotbullseye Bantamweight Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 160	UPDATE 5-3-08 Hey everyone.....I finally got around to taking some progress photos this past Saturday (5/3/08). For those of you who haven't been following my progress, here's a quick summary of my lifting & diet history: - 100% LIFETIME NATURAL - After graduating high school (1997), I started lifting for collegiate wrestling (175 lbs) - Graduated college (UPJ) in 2001 at 220 lbs - Started taking diet & training seriously after college - Followed a DC training protocol (for the most part) for the last 4 years - Reached a bodyweight of 270 lbs in December of 2007 - Started a fat loss diet for the first time in December 2007 I have to say before I post the photos, that I'm just EXTREMELY happy with the progress so far. I can't believe the difference to this point. As of 5/3/08, I weigh 227 lbs. Based on my estimations, I have another 15-20 lbs to go. The past few weeks have been small losses, but I haven't been on my best behavior diet-wise! Keep in mind, I really suck at posing, some of the lighting isn't the greatest, and the camera was tilted everytime I took the photos! Yeah, I need practice, but I did my best to make it consistent! This whole process, believe it or not, has been SIMPLE! Honestly, I make sure to get about 1g / lb of bodyweight for protein, center my carbs around my activity levels (lifting, cardio, & morning), and get some healthy fats along the way. My daily intake is somewhere around 2500 calories, but at this point, my diet is 100% instinctive......I stopped counting calories awhile ago. Of course, I'm doing cardio 3-4 days per week. Since the weather has finally broke up here in Somerset County, PA, I've been running for my cardio. (I mix it up between the HIT & low intensity variety) I've learned 2 very important lessons during this process: 1) People DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATE BODYFAT LEVELS! I can't believe how much was actually packed on my frame. In my original photos, most people were telling me 15%-18% max.....I think it was much higher! 2) Now that I look back on it, I was really deceiving myself into thinking that I looked good! Let's be honest here....I was pretty fat. Sure, I wasn't obese or anything, but I just looked like crap! Well, here's some photos! Dec 07 - Back Double Bicep May 08 - Back Double Bicep Dec 07 - Front Double Bicep May 08 - Front Double Bicep __________________ Andy -lifetime drug free My journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/32959-a...n-journal.html

05-05-2008, 10:00 AM	#34
5spotbullseye Bantamweight Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meyersdale, PA Posts: 160	More photos: Dec 07 - Most Muscular May 08 - Most Muscular Dec 07 - Rounded Back May 08 - Rounded Back May 08 - Misc __________________ Andy -lifetime drug free My journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/32959-a...n-journal.html

05-05-2008, 12:45 PM	#35
milkstud Light-heavyweight Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redding, CA AND Salina, KS Posts: 1,183	Damn man thats some crazy progress!!!! Keep it up! __________________ I'm a POOR COLLEGE STUDENT and you need protein, SO DO IT!!!Use my discount code kyb999 at www.trueprotein.com to get 5% off the top protein avaliable. 10% off if you order 16lbs or more!! Re: Smith Machines: "shit all over them and make their frames tremble when you approach"- Sanatus My Journal: http://www.intensemuscle.com/27817-m...ournal-16.html

05-06-2008, 02:25 AM	#37
KCSuperman Lightweight Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 307	when you look back to your log-book from December 07 , has your lifts increased?

05-06-2008, 08:29 AM	#39
UNTAMED New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 14	Those last two pics look absolutely sick! Great work. You're looking pretty full...had you just carbed up?

05-20-2008, 01:58 PM	#42
Zen_lifter New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 42	Great cutting progress...my question to you... When you started to no longer make strength gains, due to the extended period of leaning out. Did you change your training at all? Did you stop dropping exercises if you were unable to beat the logbook?

05-21-2008, 07:13 AM	#43
Vrish New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	Great work man.

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