Originally Posted by diddy310 Weighed in today - 263.9, down from 337 - 73.1 pounds down. Current goal is 250 by NYCC which is the 2nd week in October.

in' a, man.

I'm still 187-190, fluctuating. Not watching what I eat, but more when I eat.

That said, I left the house today to run some errands wearing a pair of size 32 shorts, and quickly realized they were gonna fall down if I didn't hitch them up every 15 seconds or so. Embarrassing, but more than weight, that's the kind of gain I find motivating and significant. Half a year ago I was puttin' some stress on size 36 pants, now I'm getting too small for 32s. That and moving down from XL to a comfy M in t-shirts - that's not the kind of gain you see on the scale, but elsewhere. Also, free stuff from cute girls working in stores. That you can't measure on a scale.

Sucks for my wardrobe, though.

Very nice, Myke!

I said it before, if im not losing pounds but still losing inches, I'll take that any day of the week!

And Diddy, that is very impressive. 13 more lbs is very obtainable for October. Keep up the good work!

Originally Posted by Feeding the Abscess I'd keep lifting, just limit the snacks. Will power, man!

Speaking from experience, this is easier said than done...especially with young kids in the house. But I try, trust me!

Originally Posted by Number83 Speaking from experience, this is easier said than done...especially with young kids in the house. But I try, trust me!

I hear you on that, just without the kids. I also have stopped shopping when I am hungry. Doesn't help my waistline or my wallet.

Originally Posted by mykevermin in' a, man. I'm still 187-190, fluctuating. Not watching what I eat, but more when I eat. That said, I left the house today to run some errands wearing a pair of size 32 shorts, and quickly realized they were gonna fall down if I didn't hitch them up every 15 seconds or so. Embarrassing, but more than weight, that's the kind of gain I find motivating and significant. Half a year ago I was puttin' some stress on size 36 pants, now I'm getting too small for 32s. That and moving down from XL to a comfy M in t-shirts - that's not the kind of gain you see on the scale, but elsewhere. Also, free stuff from cute girls working in stores. That you can't measure on a scale. Sucks for my wardrobe, though.

Congrats Mang. You do some intense, consistent workouts so it's well deserved. I still wish I'd lose more. I swear my body is an anamoly.

I guess I should clarify. I expected more out of my cut. My lifts have maintained (and actually gone up 5%) but I've lost maybe 4 pounds in close to 3 months. It's straight up depressing when you eat clean and work your ass off at the gym for results like that.

My fiancé says I've had really good body recomposition but it's hard to see on yourself.

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Originally Posted by Number83 Speaking from experience, this is easier said than done...especially with young kids in the house. But I try, trust me!

Those kids will be the death of me. There are always snacks in the house. My will power is pretty good but every now and then I hit a rough stretch and have a hard time staying focused. Ever since my daughter was born in May I've been just trying to hold it together.

Originally Posted by seanr1221 Congrats Mang. You do some intense, consistent workouts so it's well deserved. I still wish I'd lose more. I swear my body is an anamoly.

Once the semester starts I'm kinda ed, so I gotta get it in where I can.

I guess I should clarify. I expected more out of my cut. My lifts have maintained (and actually gone up 5%) but I've lost maybe 4 pounds in close to 3 months. It's straight up depressing when you eat clean and work your ass off at the gym for results like that.

You don't have much room to lose weight, though.

My fiancé says I've had really good body recomposition but it's hard to see on yourself.

Oh, for in' real. I don't see much of a change in myself, and I still have that fat kid mentality psychologically. Each time I notice someone checking me out, though, that helps chip away at that for sure.

Originally Posted by Javery Those kids will be the death of me. There are always snacks in the house. My will power is pretty good but every now and then I hit a rough stretch and have a hard time staying focused. Ever since my daughter was born in May I've been just trying to hold it together.

Amen brother! You just summed up my life. At least I'm maintaining.

Day #3 of cardio only went pretty well. I'm already up to 8.5 on the treadmill and it was easy as hell to maintain - I thought I would have lost my endurance/speed since I quit running on the treadmill at least 6 months ago. I guess Insanity has been keeping me in fighting shape.

The reason I stopped lifting is because I am naturally jacked (note that jacked =/= ripped). I have really broad shoulders and a big chest without lifting any weights. I want to slim down to practically nothing and then work my way up from there. I'm thinking this would be a good look for me:



Actually, I want to know this was achieved:



He is almost a year older than I am so maybe it isn't too late?

Originally Posted by Javery Day #3 of cardio only went pretty well. I'm already up to 8.5 on the treadmill and it was easy as hell to maintain - I thought I would have lost my endurance/speed since I quit running on the treadmill at least 6 months ago. I guess Insanity has been keeping me in fighting shape. The reason I stopped lifting is because I am naturally jacked (note that jacked =/= ripped). I have really broad shoulders and a big chest without lifting any weights. I want to slim down to practically nothing and then work my way up from there. I'm thinking this would be a good look for me: Actually, I want to know this was achieved: He is almost a year older than I am so maybe it isn't too late?

Yeah, but that was also 13 years ago. A very strict diet, supplements, steroids, and a few hours in the gym everyday for 6 or so months. Don't forget: getting into that kind of shape is literally a full time job for them.

Originally Posted by dohdough Yeah, but that was also 13 years ago. A very strict diet, supplements, steroids, and a few hours in the gym everyday for 6 or so months. Don't forget: getting into that kind of shape is literally a full time job for them.

I know. I always say that if my full-time job was to look like that and I had unlimited resources to do so (food, nutritionist, trainer, etc.) then of course I could do it. Notwithstanding all of that, he's been in pretty good shape for the Batman movies at age 38.

The way I go about it is for every snack I don't spend money in, I get to put it towards game. You won't believe how many games you can get on the long run

Originally Posted by Javery I know. I always say that if my full-time job was to look like that and I had unlimited resources to do so (food, nutritionist, trainer, etc.) then of course I could do it. Notwithstanding all of that, he's been in pretty good shape for the Batman movies at age 38.

Yeah, I know...but to be honest, I really just wanted to post another Patrick Bateman pic.

Good job Mykevermin. I don't think I've been in this thread for over a month :/

I took about a month off the gym and have maintained 160lbs, but I want to drop 5lbs by 5 Nov and rebuild the strength I've lost. It's a vicious cycle. Diet wise I've been pretty good, I've stopped using the Lose It app, but I've been moderating my intake and making healthier choices. How's everyone else been doing.

Originally Posted by mars009 The way I go about it is for every snack I don't spend money in, I get to put it towards game. You won't believe how many games you can get on the long run

This would be a good system if I was allowed to spend any money on anything ever.

I remember when I bought games :(

It's ridiculous how many games I still buy, and yet, I barely ever play games these days.

I've turned the PS3 and 360 on *maybe* five times this month...and all were to watch Netflix with the girlfriend.
Yet, I picked up five or so games recently from the Best Buy clearance, have a couple games on preorder and bought that cheap Band Hero bundle from Newegg.

Work, eat, sleep, workout, girlfriend...pretty much what my life is these days.

I can sympathize with everything said on the last page. Let me summarize: Getting old/married/kids is for the birds!

That said, I would not change it for anything.

Originally Posted by Javery I always say that if my full-time job was to look like that and I had unlimited resources to do so (food, nutritionist, trainer, etc.) then of course I could do it.

The only assistance I think I would need is someone to cook the food for me. I know my way around the kitchen pretty well from working in restaurants in the past, but it just seems like I can only ever motivate myself to either a) train hard or b) prepare the proper food but never both at the same time. I always end up focusing on training and eating lots of sandwiches.

Just yesterday I was watching an NFL pre-season game and thinking about how lucky those guys that can afford a private chef are. They get a variety of fresh food that's suited for their training regiment and they don't have to make it. Lucky bastards.

Have to get my ring re-sized, it keeps slipping off.