My Transform Pics

bradspencer74 · 09-17-2007, 08:17 PM

Just getting started here, but since I'm finally able to turn my focus toward gaining muscle rather than losing fat, thought it best to get post where I am now, just a couple of weeks into my first clean bulk.

I had been overweight all my life. When it finally clicked with me how close to dying I was, I was 375 lbs@44% BF (maybe a little more). I've poured everything I could into changing my life, and so far so good. Now, I'm at 200 pounds, 12-14% BF, depending on the measurement type that's done, and I feel better than at any time in my life. Hopefully there will be some new muscle on these pics on a few months. I'd like to get to 220 @8%, but that will take at while.

Anyway, Before and After:

**kwyckemynd00** · 09-17-2007, 08:24 PM

Jesus Christ my man, that's probably the most impressive transformation I've ever seen.

It's hard to believe how tight your skin is after that much weight loss; great job.

EasyEJL · 09-17-2007, 08:37 PM

Congrats bro! How long a timespan was that over?

easymac · 09-17-2007, 08:56 PM

Congrats bro, huge transformation!

CROWLER · 09-17-2007, 09:03 PM

Simply AMAZING!

VERY VERY NICE!

CROWLER

Jet · 09-17-2007, 09:51 PM

WOW

How long did the transformation take (from first pic to last)? And what sort of routine did you use primarily?

Congrats man, like kwyck said, that's probably the most impressive transformation I've ever seen. Keep up the good work

**Zombie** · 09-17-2007, 09:56 PM

thans an excellent example of dedication.

You look great, actually you look way younger on the last pics that you did when you were overweight.

Best of luck

1hotblackchick · 09-17-2007, 10:12 PM

you really put in work you look hot!

bradspencer74 · 09-17-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by EasyEJL

Congrats bro! How long a timespan was that over?

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Originally Posted by Jet

WOW

How long did the transformation take (from first pic to last)? And what sort of routine did you use primarily?

Congrats man, like kwyck said, that's probably the most impressive transformation I've ever seen. Keep up the good work

The before pics are about 2 1/2 years old, and not me at my largest, but you get the idea. People think I'm kind of freakish or used a cheat or something-- and I can't explain why it happened so fast but -- I started my diet Labor Day 2006, and started working out October 1. So, I've been working out just at one year.

At first, I used a simple 3x per week total body all DB's that I could do at home (I was too embarrassed to go to a gym at my size). Cardio, I stationary biked, a LOT. I changed to a 4x per week upper/lower that I found on-line at the start of 2007. When I finally joined a gym, I changed to a 5x per week, once per week per group thing my trainer put me on. Currently, I do a 2-on, 1- off, another upper/lower split. I've got another 4 weeks of the current one before I need to change. With the exception of a few change up days, I've always gone heavy. (6-10 reps)

One of the guys at my current gym is trying to get me to start OVT. Don't know if I should or exactly what to do next.

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Originally Posted by 1hotblackchick

you really put in work you look hot!

Thank you. But, you'll make me blush.

brass monkey · 09-17-2007, 10:18 PM

dude your my hero thats a unreal transformation congrats

**Zombie** · 09-17-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bradspencer74

People think I'm kind of freakish or used a cheat or something-- .

even if u used a "cheat" its an awsome trasnfromation

im going to show this to a friend

MentalTwitch · 09-18-2007, 12:06 AM

Just goes to show with knowledge, time, dedication america can back down our obese %.
Amazing in every aspect. Congrats and welcome.

**kwyckemynd00** · 09-18-2007, 01:19 AM

The only problem w/ those obesity stats is that its BMI based. Based off of BMI I'd say a huge portion of us on this forum are "obese".

neoborn · 09-18-2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kwyckemynd00

Jesus Christ my man, that's probably the most impressive transformation I've ever seen.

It's hard to believe how tight your skin is after that much weight loss; great job.

X 10!!!

Awesome!

Much Love,

Neoborn

neoborn · 09-18-2007, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kwyckemynd00

The only problem w/ those obesity stats is that its BMI based. Based off of BMI I'd say a huge portion of us on this forum are "obese".

My f'n "Bodyfat" scale does that....it's such a crock way to go about it! ( no offense intended or directed at the OP )

**Red Dog** · 09-18-2007, 01:42 AM

Inspiring man.. absolutely inspiring.. to say the least! Congratulations!

npap · 09-18-2007, 05:07 AM

Nothing is impossible... CONGRATULATIONS

**swole210** · 09-18-2007, 05:18 AM

OUTSTANDING!! SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!!! Thats what I like to see, someone taking charge and apllying and dedicating them self, to make such a drastic life/ lifes style change!!

Keep up the freat work my man!!

yosahab · 09-18-2007, 08:12 AM

Awesome job man. Do you have any loose skin around your lower abs at all? I came down about 100 lbs and ended up having some loose skin. I thought that my tranformation was something but I aint got S@^t on you!!!!! Good Work

bradspencer74 · 09-18-2007, 08:13 AM

Thank again guys.

I always thought that there was nothing I could do about being fat. Well, I may never reach the stage of Olympia or anything, but If I can do it, anyone can. All it takes is the will to change. Most of my fat friends just don't want to and have told me so.

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Originally Posted by neoborn

My f'n "Bodyfat" scale does that....it's such a crock way to go about it! ( no offense intended or directed at the OP )

No offense taken at all, and the BMI is a total crock. When I started, mine was 52.3, and it was probably being kind in reflecting the shape I was in, with my waist actually measuring 58 7/8". I've cut 26" off of my waist, wear size 31" pants, healthier than I've ever been in every measure -- my doc said once she'd kill to have my blood work --, and the BMI still says I'm overweight (27.3).

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Originally Posted by yosahab

Awesome job man. Do you have any loose skin around your lower abs at all? I came down about 100 lbs and ended up having some loose skin. I thought that my tranformation was something but I aint got S@^t on you!!!!! Good Work

I've got a bit on my extreme lower abs, butt, and high quads/calves. If you look at the abs and lower back pics you can see it just at the waist line. But, short of being in a poser or something, it's really not noticeable.

Compared to most people in my position, I've been very lucky with it. Been for a surgery consult, and my doc says it is no more than a few pounds with that he'd have to remove, what he'd be looking at in a typical sized person's vanity tummy tuck. And if I can get to 10% BF or better before my surgery next summer, it could be even little less.

Bobby Lee · 09-18-2007, 02:50 PM

Excellent work my good man, excellent work!

MentalTwitch · 09-18-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kwyckemynd00

The only problem w/ those obesity stats is that its BMI based. Based off of BMI I'd say a huge portion of us on this forum are "obese".

True, i am technically obese, but you know what i mean.

kw1k · 09-18-2007, 09:10 PM

outstanding results man. I don't even know you but i am damn proud of you dude. Great job you are a freaking anaimal.

You look absolutely amazing the results are unreal.

**Jayhawkk** · 09-18-2007, 09:17 PM

Good God, lol. That should be on the cover of Muscletech...As in that is such a huge change that it is damn near unbelievable. that is something to be very proud of and inspiring to those of us who think we can't do it.

**Hank Vangut** · 09-19-2007, 05:51 PM

very impressive!

all those fat people who blame their genetics must hate you. you are walking proof that hard work and dedication actually work.

bradspencer74 · 09-19-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank Vangut

very impressive!

all those fat people who blame their genetics must hate you. you are walking proof that hard work and dedication actually work.

Hey thanks. Maybe in a couple of years I can get the abs you've got. Whew --

I have lost several friends who are fat, because they couldn't deal with it. The "You've changed too much" or "Can't you just be normal again ?" ones. I think I'm better off without them.

I've got the metabolism of an f***ing elephant. Honest to God I can slow gain on 3300 cals a day, being in the gym 2 hours a day. I can respect anyone out there who is trying to change, no matter what they look like now. If they are in they gym dedicated, and eating right, then whatever happens happens.

If you're a couch potato slug like I was stuffing you face at all hours and say you can't. Bullsh*t. I did it it, and if I can , anyone can. It may be easier for some than for others to put on muscle and lose fat, but that's life. I'd love to look like the trainer at my gym doing decline bench with 405 on the bar cranking out perfect rep after perfect rep. But he'd got 20 years of training under his belt that I don't. I'll probably not get even close to him, but it won't be for lack of trying.