Show off your progress

Tbagger said:
Figured I’d start a thread for people to show off how far they’ve come. Of course if you’re not comfortable sharing pictures on here, feel free to just talk about your journey.

I’m 42 and started my dieting and exercise journey a little over a year ago. Down over 100lbs so far, from about 300 to 195, and have put on a decent amount of lean muscle thanks to Reta, Tesa, and Ipa. Went from over 45% bodyfat down to 16% and my visceral fat index went from 19 to 6. I’m not finished yet, but am pretty happy with my progress so far. My goal is a lean 225lbs at 12% BF
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Looking like a jacked Jack Black. Good job 👏
 
Tbagger said:
Figured I’d make another update a few months later.down to around 12-13% bodyfat and continuing to slowly put on lean muscle. Since my last post I have switched from Tesa/Ipa to exogenous GH for the cost and ease of use. I also started TRT and took a short run of low dose Anavar that was prescribed to me.

Gym 6 days a week and have my diet about 90% locked in. I credit Reta and my other peptides with a lot of the progress I’ve made but it still takes a lot of work and effort. As someone who has been obese my entire life, I can’t believe I’ve made it this far. I also credit this community for all the info and camaraderie that helps keep me on track and focused on health. So thank you all!
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Damn yo!

UghItsStupidNIHateIT said:
View attachment 27780View attachment 27781I’m down about 30 pounds from my highest. I dropped about 7-10 pounds on my own then added Tirz March 9 and dropped another 20–25. I weight train, run, and do yoga.
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Heck yea Great work!
 
Tbagger said:
Figured I’d make another update a few months later.down to around 12-13% bodyfat and continuing to slowly put on lean muscle. Since my last post I have switched from Tesa/Ipa to exogenous GH for the cost and ease of use. I also started TRT and took a short run of low dose Anavar that was prescribed to me.

Gym 6 days a week and have my diet about 90% locked in. I credit Reta and my other peptides with a lot of the progress I’ve made but it still takes a lot of work and effort. As someone who has been obese my entire life, I can’t believe I’ve made it this far. I also credit this community for all the info and camaraderie that helps keep me on track and focused on health. So thank you all!
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Honestly dude, you need to keep putting the "before" picture next to your current photo so people can truly appreciate how far you have come and what we're all capable of achieving when we stop letting barriers get in our way. What a fukn inspiration and I appreciate how open and honest this transformation this has been for you! Once I make a little more progress, I'll be able to contribute to this thread as well!
 
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Tbagger said:
Figured I’d make another update a few months later.down to around 12-13% bodyfat and continuing to slowly put on lean muscle. Since my last post I have switched from Tesa/Ipa to exogenous GH for the cost and ease of use. I also started TRT and took a short run of low dose Anavar that was prescribed to me.

Gym 6 days a week and have my diet about 90% locked in. I credit Reta and my other peptides with a lot of the progress I’ve made but it still takes a lot of work and effort. As someone who has been obese my entire life, I can’t believe I’ve made it this far. I also credit this community for all the info and camaraderie that helps keep me on track and focused on health. So thank you all!
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impressive!! Nice work!
 
brah389 said:
Honestly dude, you need to keep putting the "before" picture next to your current photo so people can truly appreciate how far you have come and what we're all capable of achieving when we stop letting barriers get in our way. What a fukn inspiration and I appreciate how open and honest this transformation this has been for you! Once I make a little more progress, I'll be able to contribute to this thread as well!
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I really appreciate the encouragement! It’s been a fun journey so far. I never thought I’d become a gym rat! I got pretty complacent being in the 30-40+ bodyfat percentage my whole life. But sometimes shitty life events have a silver lining and become a catalyst for the change that is needed. I look forward to seeing your progress so keep up the good work! And here is a before and after so far.6D237C8B-5B0C-4DDF-A454-7933001B4F1F.webp
 
Grogu said:
Trying to get myself together for work today and found this sized 56L men's suit jacket.

Can't believe I filled this out. I was HUGE.

I'm in size 42L now, so clearly I didn't wear this to work today. Wearing sized 36-38 pants and couldn't find any of those either. Could be worse problems in the world 🙃.

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Thread hijack. Did you ever get that Renpho scale?
 
BNLFL said:
Thread hijack. Did you ever get that Renpho scale?
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Yes, and it’s great! Thank you for the suggestion. I’m not sure that I always agree with the amount shown, but it consistently records the same exact weight. 🤣
 
Such1943 said:
Last weekend. Felt watery, body dysmorphia is real, but at least I know it and keep in check.

I think I need a long weekend in Oregon to push some weights /w Tbagger.
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You’re looking great and have come a long way!!

But yeah, dysmorphia gets to me as well. My problem is that I see the gym pumps in the mirror and like what I see. But by the time I get home and look in the mirror again I think I look small and flabby. I feel like I’ll forever be chasing that pumped look.

And there is always an open gym invite if anyone makes it out to Salem OR!
 
ToeMittens said:
SW: 235 (May 2023)
CW: 145

Shifting my focus to recomposition now. I’m okay with the number on the scale, but I don’t want to be skinny-fat anymore so I’m working on building muscle and reducing fat.
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Congrats on the transformation so far. I agree that losing the weight is great to start, but recomping into a lean/muscular build is where it gets awesome. Losing the weight gives longevity but building that muscle gives the vitality to enjoy it.
 
Tbagger said:
You’re looking great and have come a long way!!

But yeah, dysmorphia gets to me as well. My problem is that I see the gym pumps in the mirror and like what I see. But by the time I get home and look in the mirror again I think I look small and flabby. I feel like I’ll forever be chasing that pumped look.

And there is always an open gym invite if anyone makes it out to Salem OR!
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Lol, i'm from North Bend and I have family that lives in Salem and Keizer that I visit often. I'll definitely hit ya up for a gym session!
 
brah389 said:
Honestly dude, you need to keep putting the "before" picture next to your current photo so people can truly appreciate how far you have come and what we're all capable of achieving when we stop letting barriers get in our way. What a fukn inspiration and I appreciate how open and honest this transformation this has been for you! Once I make a little more progress, I'll be able to contribute to this thread as well!
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My brain NEEDS the before next to the current to really register the results.
 
My main weight loss happened in the first year, just refining now. I do fasted cardio 5 days a week for 30 minutes and weight train 3 days a week for an 1.5 hours each day. I had really good success with Tirz and now in the last month started reta. I track everything I eat and drink. take a bunch of supplement's and I'm on testosterone replacement 51 years old.

The before pic is from Dec 2024 270lbs, the current pic is beginning of this month 195lbs. There is no end pic. Process > Outcome

Edit: Forgot I posted in this thread in march, but here's a current pic and back story.


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TacoLifter420 said:
My main weight loss happened in the first year, just refining now. I do fasted cardio 5 days a week for 30 minutes and weight train 3 days a week for an 1.5 hours each day. I had really good success with Tirz and now in the last month started reta. I track everything I eat and drink. take a bunch of supplement's and I'm on testosterone replacement 51 years old.

The before pic is from Dec 2024 270lbs, the current pic is beginning of this month 195lbs. There is no end pic. Process > Outcome

Edit: Forgot I posted in this thread in march, but here's a current pic and back story.


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Damn dude! What a turn around! Looking good!
 
TacoLifter420 said:
My main weight loss happened in the first year, just refining now. I do fasted cardio 5 days a week for 30 minutes and weight train 3 days a week for an 1.5 hours each day. I had really good success with Tirz and now in the last month started reta. I track everything I eat and drink. take a bunch of supplement's and I'm on testosterone replacement 51 years old.

The before pic is from Dec 2024 270lbs, the current pic is beginning of this month 195lbs. There is no end pic. Process > Outcome

Edit: Forgot I posted in this thread in march, but here's a current pic and back story.
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Looking great! And post as many updates as you want! It's great to see the continued progress and it always feels great to indulge in a little vanity and get some recognition/encouragement from like minded people all on a similar journey. It's a great supportive community we have here!
 
Tbagger said:
30kg is HUGE! Big congrats on the progress and it looks like you are in home stretch of your goal!
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Thanks! 🥰
I went to a silent disco on the weekend and had a lady come up to me and tell me my body is her goal. That felt good.
Everyone here is doing such a great job working towards their goals!
 
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