Tribe
11-09-2009, 12:48 AM
Hello CBB!!
I was going to post an intro, but I figured I'd have more feedback on my progress in this section.
I've been following the Canadian Forums since CJM and Nexus via my big bro (and trainer) kibrood (he's not a big poster, but reads through the site quite often). I was a fat IT consultant until kibrood took a snap shot of me (see pic) and I realised who badly I let myself slip. I was shocked and decided enough was enough and began to turn things around.
I went from 201 at 33% in that first pic to 156 at approx 12% in pic #2. I was more concerned about weight VS BF% at the time despite my brother's advice, so i'm sure I could have added a little more muscle to my frame had I listened. That weight loss took approx. 9 months - I started slow since it was a complete lifestyle change and I'm stubborn, but picked up as I became a little obsessive. :)
At 156 I decided I looked too skinny so it was time to put on some size. That journey was a long learning experience - the time frame between pic 2 and pic 3 is about 5 years. I did the traditional bulk, cut, repeat. Of course looking back I realize that my bulk was a well disguised excuse to eat crappy and that the phrase, "Bro you're looking thick!" really means you have muscle, but there's a thick layer of fat on top. I also discovered that when you're "thick" the only people giving you compliments are other guys. LOL!
The 3rd pic is from 3 weeks ago and I've continued to lean out. My goals are to get to approx. 10%, but I'm more concerned on asthetics VS numbers. I never directly worked abs in 2 years because of a low back injury, so as you can see I'm soft through the middle. That same injury caused me pain doing legs, so I haven't done a true leg workout in over a year. My legs grow quickly, so I'm not too concerned. I will post leg pics to record my progress.
I am considering doing a competition, so I would appreciate any feedback. I have to post better pics for a true critique, but do you guys/gals think I have a good base to work from? I've never competed before, so I have no clue.
Thanks for reading everyone!
I was going to post an intro, but I figured I'd have more feedback on my progress in this section.
I've been following the Canadian Forums since CJM and Nexus via my big bro (and trainer) kibrood (he's not a big poster, but reads through the site quite often). I was a fat IT consultant until kibrood took a snap shot of me (see pic) and I realised who badly I let myself slip. I was shocked and decided enough was enough and began to turn things around.
I went from 201 at 33% in that first pic to 156 at approx 12% in pic #2. I was more concerned about weight VS BF% at the time despite my brother's advice, so i'm sure I could have added a little more muscle to my frame had I listened. That weight loss took approx. 9 months - I started slow since it was a complete lifestyle change and I'm stubborn, but picked up as I became a little obsessive. :)
At 156 I decided I looked too skinny so it was time to put on some size. That journey was a long learning experience - the time frame between pic 2 and pic 3 is about 5 years. I did the traditional bulk, cut, repeat. Of course looking back I realize that my bulk was a well disguised excuse to eat crappy and that the phrase, "Bro you're looking thick!" really means you have muscle, but there's a thick layer of fat on top. I also discovered that when you're "thick" the only people giving you compliments are other guys. LOL!
The 3rd pic is from 3 weeks ago and I've continued to lean out. My goals are to get to approx. 10%, but I'm more concerned on asthetics VS numbers. I never directly worked abs in 2 years because of a low back injury, so as you can see I'm soft through the middle. That same injury caused me pain doing legs, so I haven't done a true leg workout in over a year. My legs grow quickly, so I'm not too concerned. I will post leg pics to record my progress.
I am considering doing a competition, so I would appreciate any feedback. I have to post better pics for a true critique, but do you guys/gals think I have a good base to work from? I've never competed before, so I have no clue.
Thanks for reading everyone!