mike's occasional progress pic thread

[gman]

9-11-09, did an arm training session and decided to snap some pics with my cell phone...I think I look a little better than the pics. I am down 6 in 3 weeks, and have a long way to go, decided to throw a thread up here to post pics occasionally to have a way to compare as I go. I am 216 right now:

[Luv2Hurt]

Keep at it Mike. Do you incorporate any cardio/aerobic training in your program?

[gman]

Not much yet, I try to walk to work and back at least 3 times a week, 4 miles round trip.

I was using the theory of trying to lose 1-2lbs a week for 4 months or so, and using cardio as a last resort when things stall out...but I am open to all options! lol

[troutman18]

good luck to you man, keep at it and keep progress pics coming. Is there any reason your cutting down or did u just decide to?

[gman]

I have tried and failed a few times, want to do it right this time...slow cut to 190, then a few weeks at maintenance to reset my body's metabolism, then start a contest diet in order to do my first show next August, the Lenda Murray Classic which is here in my area!

[gman]

wanted to add:

I could say the helll with it, and just start doing strongman since I am already built for it, and not have to worry about being lean, but I really need to prove to myself once and for all that I can get lean...it's a condition that I have never been (lean that is) my entire adult life. I gotta get this fat off.

[troutman18]

well good luck and dont give up, it gets hard but just keep goin.

[Luv2Hurt]

wanted to add:

I could say the helll with it, and just start doing strongman since I am already built for it, and not have to worry about being lean, but I really need to prove to myself once and for all that I can get lean...it's a condition that I have never been (lean that is) my entire adult life. I gotta get this fat off.

Personally if i was you I would add some low intensity (under 125 BPM) cardio to your program. do this for 30 mins. post weight training, everytime you train.

This will not have an adverse effect on your gains in the slightest. Of course the diet will play the biggest role.

giddyup!! The time is now.

[gman]

well good luck and dont give up, it gets hard but just keep goin.

No doubt!

Personally if i was you I would add some low intensity (under 125 BPM) cardio to your program. do this for 30 mins. post weight training, everytime you train.

This will not have an adverse effect on your gains in the slightest. Of course the diet will play the biggest role.

giddyup!! The time is now.

Indeed, the time is now! I don't trust slow cardio anymore after my experience this spring....at the end I was doing 110 minutes, 5 days a week postworkout, and not losing a damn lb!

I guess I should give it another chance, eh?

[Luv2Hurt]

No doubt!



Indeed, the time is now! I don't trust slow cardio anymore after my experience this spring....at the end I was doing 110 minutes, 5 days a week postworkout, and not losing a damn lb!

I guess I should give it another chance, eh?

Mike what the hell are you eating then?

I could do a boatload of cardio and train and not loose weight too if I was eating tons of crap. There has to be a problem with the diet then.

[gman]

I was doing Dave P's diet, it was 2650 calories every day except on 7th day I ate a cheat meal. I never could figure out why the cheat meal would cause a problem...I NEVER cheated except that one meal.

I did lose 14 lbs the first several weeks, but then gained back 4 over the next few weeks. After 11-12 weeks I was down 10lbs, and gave up.

Dave doesn't cut calories, he ups cardio! He did tell me toward the end to keep my cheat meal smaller (less than 100g of carbs), but I had decided to give up. I am pretty sure his standard cheat meal limit is up to 400g of carbs.

I am slightly hypothyroid, but nothing major...TSH is around 3

I am not giving up this time...but am trying to lose slowly and add cardio as needed. If it doesn't come off, I will do anything I have to. I will do 3 hours a day, eat 500 calories, or whatever means is necessary, but I do want to go slow and see if I can lose 1lb a week for 20 weeks or so. If not, then all bets are off.

[gman]

can't edit my post, but I did want to say, I know I gave up too easy last time

[gman]

the past is just that, the past. I am looking forward to an awesome future!

[buckimscl]

So are we bro.

[Luv2Hurt]

I was doing Dave P's diet, it was 2650 calories every day except on 7th day I ate a cheat meal. I never could figure out why the cheat meal would cause a problem...I NEVER cheated except that one meal.

I did lose 14 lbs the first several weeks, but then gained back 4 over the next few weeks. After 11-12 weeks I was down 10lbs, and gave up.

Dave doesn't cut calories, he ups cardio! He did tell me toward the end to keep my cheat meal smaller (less than 100g of carbs), but I had decided to give up. I am pretty sure his standard cheat meal limit is up to 400g of carbs.

I am slightly hypothyroid, but nothing major...TSH is around 3

I am not giving up this time...but am trying to lose slowly and add cardio as needed. If it doesn't come off, I will do anything I have to. I will do 3 hours a day, eat 500 calories, or whatever means is necessary, but I do want to go slow and see if I can lose 1lb a week for 20 weeks or so. If not, then all bets are off.

The biggest thing I found about a weight loss diet was that consistancy in proper eating was far and away the most important factor. I would not play around with no 1 pound a week goal. loose that 20 in 6 weeks would be very reasonable. The sauce and proper protien intake will assure minimal muscle loss.