14 Weeks and 40 Pounds Later...

[mentalflex]

I just finished up an incredible blast and wanted to post up some comparison pics of before and afters. I started this current blast in November just after I got my GI healed up, so at the time I started, my weight was down quite a bit. Over the past 14 weeks I gained over 40 pounds and feel better than ever.

Scott (homonunculus to those new to the board) and I worked from a 3-way split DC program and worked on keeping my digestive system healthy throughout the course of the blast while consuming copious amount of food. It was a balancing act for sure.

I realize I gained some fat, but after we saw how quickly I dropped fat last time I dieted, I am not concerned at all.

All I have to say is, thank you Scott for working with me through the ups and downs and helping me overcome the roadblocks we faced along the way.

So here are the before and afters:









And for anyone who doesn't believe my bodyweight, from this morning before having anything to eat or drink:

[breck]

Your quads blew the f up! Awesome work! Actually, you look pretty lean still. Great spot to be in. Makes me want to be heavier again...lol

[RageBlanket]

It doesn't look like you gained any really objectionable amount of fat AT ALL. Great results, as posted your legs blew up.

Kudos.

[mentalflex]

Thanks guys. Yeah, my quads got swole as shit! I had to buy all new pants. But it's my ass that really blew up. I'm competing for the biggest ass in baltimore lol

[LG1]

Great results. Congrats to you and scott

[trucelt]

awesome progress...much respect

[Be Prime]

Phenomenal progress. What were you most noteworthy strength gains?

If it wouldn't violate your agreement with Scott, what were your macros towards the end of the blast?

[mentalflex]

Phenomenal progress. What were you most noteworthy strength gains?

If it wouldn't violate your agreement with Scott, what were your macros towards the end of the blast?

Just to name a few...

BB Back Squats: Start - 290lbs 11reps; End - 345lbs 12reps
Incline Smith Bench: Start - 225lbs 14RP; End - 275lbs 15rp
Smith Bent Rows: Start - 235lbs 8 reps; End: 315lbs 7reps
Flat DB Press (we do these in a high rep range): Start - 70s 25RP; End - 90s 27RP
Nautilus Pulldown: Start - 290 14RP; End 350 14RP

I don't think it would violate giving a general overview:

On training days I was around 375g protein, 350g carbs and 75g fat

[greensoup]

Just to name a few...

BB Back Squats: Start - 290lbs 11reps; End - 345lbs 12reps
Incline Smith Bench: Start - 225lbs 14RP; End - 275lbs 15rp
Smith Bent Rows: Start - 235lbs 8 reps; End: 315lbs 7reps
Flat DB Press (we do these in a high rep range): Start - 70s 25RP; End - 90s 27RP
Nautilus Pulldown: Start - 290 14RP; End 350 14RP

I don't think it would violate giving a general overview:

On training days I was around 375g protein, 350g carbs and 75g fat

god damn how are these strength gains even possible in 3 months o.o

[proplanner]

Awesome gains Kris, food + training + absolute determination to succeed = results like this.

[greensoup]

Awesome gains Kris, food + training + absolute determination to succeed = results like this.

he might be a bionic android too

[liftweights]

40 POUNDS enough said, awesome work

[mentalflex]

god damn how are these strength gains even possible in 3 months o.o

Awesome gains Kris, food + training + absolute determination to succeed = results like this.

Yeah, there is something to be said about consistency... Homon told me to treat not just every training session, but every single rep of every single exercise as if it were my last. Basically everything you do needs to look like a freakin' highlight reel.

You combine that training mentality with right dietary approach and you have something special.

Thanks for the support everyone. I have 180lbs in my sights next. I didn't even officially start my cruise yet and I'm already dying to get back to it.

[greensoup]

5'3 180 i want to see that!! then once u get there in 14 weeks, i expect 240 at 5'3!!

i am impressed you can down 375/350/75 clean foods a day, especially at your size!

[Joe P.]

Great work Kris! Like everyone else has already said, the 40 lbs you added was where it needed / where you wanted it to be! Great plan and GREAT WORK!

Joe