Pics of my progress

luke7750 · 05-05-2009, 10:09 PM

I have been on a diet and training regimen for about 5 months now. I am 22 pounds down from 237 which makes me 215. Sorry I have no before pics but here are some recent pick. I am a long way from where I want to be and I know I have lot of hard work ahead of me. Would just like to give jessie and mike a litle credit for my progress so far. Feel free to comment on the pics.

mf612 · 05-05-2009, 11:04 PM

nice traps and shoulders dude. solid base. keep up the good work.

luke7750 · 05-05-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mf612

nice traps and shoulders dude. solid base. keep up the good work.

Thanks bro.

**prime52** · 05-05-2009, 11:07 PM

looking solid bro nice to see progress of a fellow 21 year old.
whats your current goal? bulking or cutting?

luke7750 · 05-05-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by prime52

looking solid bro nice to see progress of a fellow 21 year old.
whats your current goal? bulking or cutting?

Right now I'm cutting. For the summer. sometime next year I plan on competing in a natty show. Don't know if i'll be in good enough shape by then. Only hard work and time will tell. I had more muscle mass when I was 237. Alot of fat too. But overall I am happy with the progress so far. Trying to see what my body can do naturally first then who knows

**mikeh40+** · 05-06-2009, 12:20 AM

your a big fella, and have a great understanding of what you need to do , always wondered what you looked like from our pm messages, but damn had no idea you were such a brolic dude, nice work luke, you get that bf down and those muscles will really pop out, keep up the good work bro, its really paying off, thanks for the credit but really its all you that did the work bro..you know how to reach me if you have any questions, or just need a chat here or there, been a pleasure bud

Cork · 05-06-2009, 10:14 AM

Got some good size on your for 215. How tall are you?

**Demon Knight** · 05-06-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by luke7750

I have been on a diet and training regimen for about 5 months now. I am 22 pounds down from 237 which makes me 215. Sorry I have no before pics but here are some recent pick. I am a long way from where I want to be and I know I have lot of hard work ahead of me. Would just like to give jessie and mike a litle credit for my progress so far. Feel free to comment on the pics.

My comment on the pics is....looking very thick!

A good cut down to single digit bf% and you'll be looking awesome come summertime.

What is your current bf%? 16% or so?

luke7750 · 05-06-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeh40+

your a big fella, and have a great understanding of what you need to do , always wondered what you looked like from our pm messages, but damn had no idea you were such a brolic dude, nice work luke, you get that bf down and those muscles will really pop out, keep up the good work bro, its really paying off, thanks for the credit but really its all you that did the work bro..you know how to reach me if you have any questions, or just need a chat here or there, been a pleasure bud

Thanks mike. That meant alot coming from you. Hopefully I will have more pics in a month or so to compare to these.

luke7750 · 05-06-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cork

Got some good size on your for 215. How tall are you?

I am 5'11"

luke7750 · 05-06-2009, 07:27 PM

Demon knight I really don't know my bf right now. I don't have anything to measure it with yet. Just going by eye. What do you guys think?

**mikeh40+** · 05-06-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by luke7750

Thanks mike. That meant alot coming from you. Hopefully I will have more pics in a month or so to compare to these.

look forward to more updated pics luke,, now are`nt ya glad you decided to start posting now,, your turning into a star!!

**fmoncas** · 05-06-2009, 11:41 PM

keep it up bro! you look thick!...great progress!

jason douglas · 05-07-2009, 06:17 AM

Looking awesome! Great job. Your progress and work ethic is what this sport is all about...sacrifice. Sacrifice for something greater.

Like Mike40 said, and I 200% agree with, lean down and your muscles will actually look bigger.

Jason

**Demon Knight** · 05-07-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by luke7750

Demon knight I really don't know my bf right now. I don't have anything to measure it with yet. Just going by eye. What do you guys think?

There are quite a few ways to measure your bf, I use the tape measure method

Get yourself a tape measure (one from a clothing store, not the metal type used in construction!)

The, plug in your stats in the attached spreadsheet

It's only an estimate mind you but nonetheless you can track your progress on it.

F-111 · 05-07-2009, 08:21 AM

HEY!!

You stole my traps!

LOL, j/k mate. looking good dude. cant wait to see the next pics

**Kaboom** · 05-07-2009, 09:01 AM

looking thick bro!Nice wide shoulders and from the looks of your front double bi pose you get that BF down your waist will be pretty small and you will look awesome!

luke7750 · 05-07-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeh40+

look forward to more updated pics luke,, now are`nt ya glad you decided to start posting now,, your turning into a star!!

Yea mike I didn't expect to get so much feedback in so little of time. Thanks guys.

luke7750 · 05-07-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon Knight

There are quite a few ways to measure your bf, I use the tape measure method

Get yourself a tape measure (one from a clothing store, not the metal type used in construction!)

The, plug in your stats in the attached spreadsheet

It's only an estimate mind you but nonetheless you can track your progress on it.

Thanks bro. I will take measurements within the next few days and plug it into the pread sheet.

luke7750 · 05-07-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaboom

looking thick bro!Nice wide shoulders and from the looks of your front double bi pose you get that BF down your waist will be pretty small and you will look awesome!

Thanks bro. I am cutting as we speak. Don't know if I will hit single digits by summer but I am definately on my way. I'm trying to preserve as much muscle as possible therefore making my fat loss progress a little slower.
I see u r from N.C. I live about 45min north of charlotte.

peskypaul · 05-07-2009, 02:37 PM

You know, those pictures remind me of Brock Lesnar without the monster-I-will-eat-a-baby-look! You have amazing traps and good shoulders. Diet seems to have worked as there seems to be no 'belly' as such and bodyfat seems good. Keep up the good work bro!

luke7750 · 05-07-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by peskypaul

You know, those pictures remind me of Brock Lesnar without the monster-I-will-eat-a-baby-look! You have amazing traps and good shoulders. Diet seems to have worked as there seems to be no 'belly' as such and bodyfat seems good. Keep up the good work bro!

thanks bro thats really an ego booster for me. Thank all of you for your support. You guys are what helps me stay motivated. Keep the comments and criticism coming!

luke7750 · 05-09-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon Knight

There are quite a few ways to measure your bf, I use the tape measure method

Get yourself a tape measure (one from a clothing store, not the metal type used in construction!)

The, plug in your stats in the attached spreadsheet

It's only an estimate mind you but nonetheless you can track your progress on it.

Alright I plugged my stats in the spreadsheet and it came out to a whopping 24.2% bodyfat. Jeez! I have alot of work ahead of me. I will measure it again in a couple months and see if it has gone down. Thanks again bro

**Kaboom** · 05-10-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by luke7750

Thanks bro. I am cutting as we speak. Don't know if I will hit single digits by summer but I am definately on my way. I'm trying to preserve as much muscle as possible therefore making my fat loss progress a little slower.
I see u r from N.C. I live about 45min north of charlotte.

Im right near Greensbor.Still close enough we might could get together and workout sometime.Maybe we meet in Charlotte and workout with Eastcoasthighlander.
But Damn I would be the small guy lol

lehngang · 05-10-2009, 03:52 PM

wow dude, looking good. Keep up the good work and next thing you know, you'll take a few pics with some nice looking girls

But if this helps: never be satisfied with your body, always look at it and say man i need more. If you become too satisfied with it, you might lose your motivation.

But don't take that too seriously, you look like a natural builder :)
Keep up the progress and you will eventually reach your goal in no time.

luke7750 · 05-10-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaboom

Im right near Greensbor.Still close enough we might could get together and workout sometime.Maybe we meet in Charlotte and workout with Eastcoasthighlander.
But Damn I would be the small guy lol

That would be awesome to get together one day and lift. Its nice to see some dungeoneers in person. By the way by the looks of your pick if I had the bodyfat percentage you had I would be way smaller than you. You have an great physique with that low of bf. My goal is to be that lean. I'm on my way. Let me know when you guys want to get together and sling some weight around.

luke7750 · 05-10-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lehngang

wow dude, looking good. Keep up the good work and next thing you know, you'll take a few pics with some nice looking girls

But if this helps: never be satisfied with your body, always look at it and say man i need more. If you become too satisfied with it, you might lose your motivation.

But don't take that too seriously, you look like a natural builder :)
Keep up the progress and you will eventually reach your goal in no time.

Thanks for the comment bro. You are very right when you say never be satisfied. When you are satisfied is when you stop growing and I think I have alot more growing to do. (have to lose the bodyfat first.) Again bro thanks for the support.

**mperk** · 05-14-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by luke7750

Alright I plugged my stats in the spreadsheet and it came out to a whopping 24.2% bodyfat. Jeez! I have alot of work ahead of me. I will measure it again in a couple months and see if it has gone down. Thanks again bro

Hey dude;
nice work - as said above look real thick lots of quality muscle under a little BF. The 24% number is bunk - I bet you are between 15 & 17%. Good diet (essentail) and cardio will strip that away in a few months - don't go for any crash diet or you'll loose muscle too.

Props man for a job well done!

Ross01 · 05-14-2009, 11:09 AM

good size! looking strong

luke7750 · 05-14-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mperk

Hey dude;
nice work - as said above look real thick lots of quality muscle under a little BF. The 24% number is bunk - I bet you are between 15 & 17%. Good diet (essentail) and cardio will strip that away in a few months - don't go for any crash diet or you'll loose muscle too.

Props man for a job well done!

Thanks bro. I thought 24% was a little high myself. I will be sure to post new pics in july and see if you guys see any progress. Since i first posted this thread I am down 4lbs which puts me at 211lbs.