What BB did for me

MacTech · 03-25-2007, 01:11 PM

Someone suggested I post some pics. Here is my now and then picture. I weigh about the same in each picture, but there is an obvious change.

Psychoholic · 03-25-2007, 01:22 PM

Great taper man. Lookin lean and mean.

**Jayhawkk** · 03-25-2007, 03:25 PM

No kiddin, that's a great change. How long did it take?

**davtown** · 03-25-2007, 03:26 PM

Excellent work.... what's the time difference between those photos? and what weight is that at?

MacTech · 03-25-2007, 04:06 PM

Thanks for the compliments. The fat picture was from August 2006 and the other from a couple of weeks ago.

I weigh about 170lbs in both pictures, give or take several Budweisers and pizza, which I no longer consume. Giving up the Vodka was the hardest, but one I am most proud of. Never considered myself an alcoholic, but I digress.

**Jayhawkk** · 03-25-2007, 04:19 PM

wow in less than a year you were able to complete a body recomp and cut your vices...Hell of an achievement.

**skelooth** · 03-25-2007, 04:25 PM

wow that's amazing

**romanaz** · 03-25-2007, 05:40 PM

damn, thats crazy. Good stuff my man. I still haven't given my vodka up

but I need to.

**Ikaika** · 03-25-2007, 06:42 PM

Jesus dude, from August to now you've changed that much? Thats freakin awesome.

MacTech · 03-25-2007, 10:14 PM

If someone tells you muscle doesn't have memory, I would say they are wrong. I was so far out of shape in the above picture and had already lost about 15 lbs from my highest point of 188lbs.

My real training started in October after I filed for divorce and the wife moved to become someone else's problem, not mine.

Dropping the alcohol was a big part in the weight loss, but the body recomposition is from the change to clean food and eating 5-6 times a day. There was never any 'clean' eating before, but now it's paramount. I cheat once a week, usually on Sundays when I eat my step-mom's cooking or go to the smorgasbord.

When I started back, I wanted to know the latest supplements and it was like 'crea-what' ? I now take many supplements, no PH or AAS. The test boosters and anti-aromatase have helped tremendously, especially at my age.

But short of my strength, I am in better shape now, then I was 20 years ago when I last competed.

I need a drink, where is my Xtend?

lookahead323 · 03-31-2007, 10:44 AM

It's like looking at two diferent people, nice job

DJohnson · 04-01-2007, 08:54 AM

One of the most amazing transformations I've ever seen, and in a short timeframe. Must have taken a lot of hard work, great job.

**b-boy** · 04-01-2007, 01:56 PM

wow freaking great bro, impressive just doesn't seem like a good enough word to use here..LOL just goes to show what a person can do with their body when they put their mind and effort towards it. :clapping: :camer:

**NewSpawn** · 04-01-2007, 05:41 PM

excellent work....i made a similiar journey......good job man.

**Succio** · 04-02-2007, 06:23 AM

steve nash? is that you!?!?!

MacTech · 04-22-2007, 01:34 PM

Who is Steve Nash? Too lazy to google it.

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I am going to get some new pics soon, now that I have a real tan and have dropped a few more pounds of fat.

Soon, i will be able to have a drink by the pool, but it won't be a budweiser. Warm weather is hard to come by here in PA, except today it may hit 76.

**A.FreeRadical** · 04-22-2007, 03:29 PM

Hey MacTech. I had similar results. I was 196 lbs when I quit smoking. My diet had been poor for years. That was 3 years ago. I am now 190 lbs. and coming off of a bulk. (176 lbs in my avatar. I think muscle memory is part of my success too. 20 years ago, I was doing some powerlifting and was in pretty good shape. Then life happened.

Keep going, you are looking great.

*

MacTech · 04-22-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.FreeRadical

Keep going, you are looking great.

*

Thanks Rad. I can attribute my current condition to what I did 20-30 yrs. ago and a lot of hard training and good nutrition now. Muscle memory is a definite factor.

I have read your training log and you surely do work hard at it too and your condition shows it.

I just recently got my dad to go back to training and he is 70. My son, who is 20, said he wants to look like me and will hopefully be training with me soon.

Life keeps happenin'

XiLe Ultra · 04-23-2007, 04:52 AM

Wow man incredible difference!!! I can't wait for a couple of years to fly by myself.

DarkFalcon · 04-23-2007, 05:22 AM

I was going to comment on this a long time ago but forgot!

Fantastic work bro! That truly is inspirational especially since I'm going to start cutting after my WTF Pump'd log is up.

emc2 · 04-26-2007, 01:32 PM

woow, reminds me of this picture of arnold

http://www.popular-pics.com/PPImages...negger_fat.jpg

but the other way round

MacTech · 04-26-2007, 02:42 PM

Is that really Arnold or some photoshop hack?

That's pretty sad, as was I.

emc2 · 04-26-2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacTech

Is that really Arnold or some photoshop hack?

That's pretty sad, as was I.

its real, the fat pic is about 2,3 yrs old#

here is another one:
http://www.msgeek.com/graphics-a-gogo/fat_ah-nuld.jpg

MacTech · 05-26-2007, 02:55 PM

Here is an updated picture of me without being pumped up. I am going to try and get a couple in the gym this week.

DarkFalcon · 05-26-2007, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacTech

Here is an updated picture of me without being pumped up. I am going to try and get a couple in the gym this week.

Wow bro you look bigger every time you post up. What are you current stat's? :clapping:

MacTech · 05-26-2007, 09:30 PM

I only know my weight at 170. Someday I will get a tape measure.

**NewSpawn** · 05-27-2007, 11:13 AM

looking good mac

MacTech · 05-27-2007, 11:31 AM

Thanks Spawn... I am going to catch up to you soon!

Curl Master · 05-27-2007, 12:33 PM

Impressive improvements MacTech.

SFriday · 05-28-2007, 08:24 PM

Nice work, keep at it!

I love the beer in your hand in the original pic, lol.

03-25-2007, 01:22 PM	#2
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03-25-2007, 03:25 PM	#3
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,106 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 151	No kiddin, that's a great change. How long did it take? __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

03-25-2007, 03:26 PM	#4
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,361 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 396	Excellent work.... what's the time difference between those photos? and what weight is that at? __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

03-25-2007, 04:19 PM	#6
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,106 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 151	wow in less than a year you were able to complete a body recomp and cut your vices...Hell of an achievement. __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

03-25-2007, 04:25 PM	#7
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,204 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 526	wow that's amazing __________________ R I P

03-25-2007, 04:06 PM	#5
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 112	Thanks for the compliments. The fat picture was from August 2006 and the other from a couple of weeks ago. I weigh about 170lbs in both pictures, give or take several Budweisers and pizza, which I no longer consume. Giving up the Vodka was the hardest, but one I am most proud of. Never considered myself an alcoholic, but I digress.

03-25-2007, 06:42 PM	#9
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,061 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 577	Jesus dude, from August to now you've changed that much? Thats freakin awesome. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

03-25-2007, 10:14 PM	#10
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 112	If someone tells you muscle doesn't have memory, I would say they are wrong. I was so far out of shape in the above picture and had already lost about 15 lbs from my highest point of 188lbs. My real training started in October after I filed for divorce and the wife moved to become someone else's problem, not mine. Dropping the alcohol was a big part in the weight loss, but the body recomposition is from the change to clean food and eating 5-6 times a day. There was never any 'clean' eating before, but now it's paramount. I cheat once a week, usually on Sundays when I eat my step-mom's cooking or go to the smorgasbord. When I started back, I wanted to know the latest supplements and it was like 'crea-what' ? I now take many supplements, no PH or AAS. The test boosters and anti-aromatase have helped tremendously, especially at my age. But short of my strength, I am in better shape now, then I was 20 years ago when I last competed. I need a drink, where is my Xtend? __________________ Still going thru life one rep at a time. My training journal.

03-31-2007, 10:44 AM	#11
lookahead323 New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	It's like looking at two diferent people, nice job __________________ Satisfaction is the Death of Desire

04-01-2007, 08:54 AM	#12
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,118 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 209	One of the most amazing transformations I've ever seen, and in a short timeframe. Must have taken a lot of hard work, great job. __________________ Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

04-01-2007, 01:56 PM	#13
b-boy Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 561 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 121	wow freaking great bro, impressive just doesn't seem like a good enough word to use here..LOL just goes to show what a person can do with their body when they put their mind and effort towards it. :clapping: :camer:

04-01-2007, 05:41 PM	#14
NewSpawn Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,236 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	excellent work....i made a similiar journey......good job man.

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04-22-2007, 01:34 PM	#16
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 112	Who is Steve Nash? Too lazy to google it. Thanks for the compliments everyone. I am going to get some new pics soon, now that I have a real tan and have dropped a few more pounds of fat. Soon, i will be able to have a drink by the pool, but it won't be a budweiser. Warm weather is hard to come by here in PA, except today it may hit 76. __________________ Still going thru life one rep at a time. My training journal.

04-22-2007, 03:29 PM	#17
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 166	Hey MacTech. I had similar results. I was 196 lbs when I quit smoking. My diet had been poor for years. That was 3 years ago. I am now 190 lbs. and coming off of a bulk. (176 lbs in my avatar. I think muscle memory is part of my success too. 20 years ago, I was doing some powerlifting and was in pretty good shape. Then life happened. Keep going, you are looking great. * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

04-23-2007, 04:52 AM	#19
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,513 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 480	Re: What BB did for me Wow man incredible difference!!! I can't wait for a couple of years to fly by myself.

04-23-2007, 05:22 AM	#20
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 911	Re: What BB did for me I was going to comment on this a long time ago but forgot! Fantastic work bro! That truly is inspirational especially since I'm going to start cutting after my WTF Pump'd log is up.

04-26-2007, 01:32 PM	#21
emc2 Amateur Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 41 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: What BB did for me woow, reminds me of this picture of arnold http://www.popular-pics.com/PPImages...negger_fat.jpg but the other way round

04-26-2007, 02:42 PM	#22
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 112	Re: What BB did for me Is that really Arnold or some photoshop hack? That's pretty sad, as was I. __________________ Still going thru life one rep at a time. My training journal.

05-26-2007, 09:30 PM	#26
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 112	Re: What BB did for me I only know my weight at 170. Someday I will get a tape measure.

05-27-2007, 11:13 AM	#27
NewSpawn Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,236 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	Re: What BB did for me looking good mac

05-27-2007, 11:31 AM	#28
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 112	Re: What BB did for me Thanks Spawn... I am going to catch up to you soon! __________________ Still going thru life one rep at a time. My training journal.

05-27-2007, 12:33 PM	#29
Curl Master Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,746 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 609	Re: What BB did for me Impressive improvements MacTech.

05-28-2007, 08:24 PM	#30
SFriday Pro Stature Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 229 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 76	Re: What BB did for me Nice work, keep at it! I love the beer in your hand in the original pic, lol. __________________ Misc Perv #3 :mango: 4 lyfe

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