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sanja_volim orhideje said:Still—Hannah Bailey5 could probably sweep the floor with me, so she’s likely at least 30 kg heavier than I am.

Yeah, I'm dangerous—very 😁😁. I did karate back in the day, and even now I still hit the boxing bag occasionally for cardio...



People keep talking about max weight—well, here’s a little brag: I hit a new personal best on the bench press yesterday—90 kg...





I gave 100 kg a shot, too, but without a spotter, it wasn't happening. Hopefully, I'll get there one of these days...

About... four months ago

Alright, I figured I’d throw one of these out there too...😁 Go easy on me, okay? 🙂

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/p...h/DSC01835.jpg

Well, I was just sitting here thinking about how much things change, and then I stumbled upon these photos, which reminded me quite a bit of that quiet little corner of the neighborhood I used to frequent back in the day. It’s funny how a single image can pull you right back into a specific mood, isn't it? http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/p...h/DSC01836.jpg

I suppose I should have added more context, but sometimes the pictures just speak for themselves, even if they leave me feeling a little bit nostalgic and perhaps a touch disorganized in my thoughts. Anyway, I hope you all find them as peaceful as I did while I was snapping away. 🙈

Well... here we go... after barely a month of hitting the gym 🙄

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So, what do you guys think? What’s looking good, and more importantly, what looks terrible? Is there anything I should probably change if I don't want to waste my time? Please, don't hold back—give it to me straight, no mercy 😁

Here’s an old one from back before I actually started hitting the weights

My phone caught my attention right as I was getting set up, but honestly, I just couldn't bring myself to mess around again...



I'm a lot stronger now, but currently, I don't have anything to shoot with.

You seeing this nonsense? 😁

I see absolutely nobody is posting any photos here—and since I’m sitting here dealing with insomnia, I figured I might as well put some time to use! 🙂



[SLIKA OBRISANA]

So, this photo was from about six months ago. That was easily my thinnest phase, and let me be crystal clear: I am never looking like that again. Period. And before anyone decides to start lecturing me about eating disorders—don't bother. I’ve just always been naturally thin! 😁
[SLIKA OBRISANA]

Now, even though I've gained about 18 pounds, you can't even tell! I’m just as lean as I was before. The only real difference is that my arms have more muscle definition now and I've filled out my bra a little bit more. 😂
[SLIKA OBRISANA]

Sorry for the delay in getting these photos up! I had to run to the vet, and since things have been pretty hectic in town lately, it took longer than expected. But, here I am.

First, let's look at today's edition of the New York Times just to verify everything:


I tried taking another photo with the paper today, but I couldn't quite get it right—it came out a bit blurry:


So, for better clarity, I’m attaching a shot from Saturday instead...


...and some shots of the girls 🙂 (for Med):


P.S. Tyler Ross86, please refrain from commenting on my photos. Look, I'm a woman with curves and great legs, so your opinions don't interest me one bit. Thanks!

🙂

So, I was out taking a stroll along the coast back in April... and after basically killing myself playing some impromptu game of soccer, I’m feeling kind of like a total idiot for doubting ironwolf52 (my bad, ironwolf52!). Trying to make it up to you guys with some shots...

I’ll try to break this down with some pics
It makes zero sense—when I look at my legs from the side, they look way thicker than when I'm looking from the back. And I'm definitely not talking about some weird camera angle here.
It’s not just a photo thing, either. It’s actually like this in real life, and I have no clue why.
I know it sounds totally insane, but I don't even know how else to put it.🤷





Check out my arms here—they look ridiculously thin. I’ve never had thinner arms, not even back when I was overweight and carrying extra weight... why? Who knows!
It would honestly be amazing if I could actually gain weight in my arms and legs; I don't need anything else (okay, maybe a little bit of help with my chest 🤣).

So, since someone told me that any weight I gain won't even go to my arms or legs, I figured I might as well just hit the gym instead. What? Honestly, I don't even know anymore.🤣

If you think this looks bad, just imagine how it'll look after I put on another 13 pounds over the next six months. 😢

gven_s said:Are you actually sure about those numbers?😲

If you are, then man, you're basically Tyler Ross86's hero.😁

Nope, definitely not—I'm way below his level! And honestly, I'm trying to pack on a few more pounds too. But man, the fat just melts off. Gotta cut back on the cardio!

Quick update. This was from three days ago.

with the gear

Here's Tyler Ross86 and the rest of the crew. These ribs🤣 are the real struggle.



Why hasn't it been an issue until now? Well, yeah, it has, but I wasn't in the middle of a midlife crisis back then. 🤣 Now that I am... instead of buying a convertible, I'm gonna show off these abs and prove I've still got it! ☕

Dropping some more shots from this morning... I couldn't really hit all my poses to really pop the chest because I’ve always got one hand stuck up holding the phone, which is a total pain—but once summer hits and I'm hanging out at some beach, once I've bulked up those pecs even more, I'll get the real shots in. 😁 You can see every single muscle and vein popping in my arm—that's what we call definition, baby. 😁 @Thomas Cruz15, you think I've got that same rib protrusion you have? 🙂

I recall this photo posted by Tyler Ross86:

To me, 👍 👍

Tyler Ross86 said:Ugh, I’ve gotta be honest—I haven't really followed Popović's work yet. 😢 What did he actually do? 😁

I think Tinch was trying to say you look totally apostolic—but not like that old-school, religious sort of way. More like... I don't even know how to describe it. Just a certain vibe.

Here’s another shot from behind, taken back before I started my lifting session.

This one was caught mid-stride—my buddy was busy filming the scenery and I just happened to wander into the frame...

It’s not quite there yet, but things should look much better by summer 😬


Here’s a more recent one:


Which muscle groups need more work?
In my opinion, the forearms and biceps—though with this arm span, that's a tough ask.

I'm off to knock out a light circuit training session. 👋

Alright, here’s a shot of me lying down, sucking in my gut as hard as I can. You can tell there's some muscle popping up in the middle, but honestly? There is zero definition to speak of—it's just all buried under a layer of body fat. I can actually feel those top four abs under my fingertips, but they’re way too weak to show through visually.🤷
That’s why I’m planning to ramp up the cardio, though I’m low-key terrified I’ll end up breaking my diet and reaching for some extra cottage cheese... maybe throw in some more chest work too.



Anyway, I figured I’d drop one of the background shots from that collection right here... hey, better than nothing, right?🤷 Plus, who knows, maybe there are some people out there who are actually into the backgrounds.🤷

Alright, I don't want people thinking I'm just here to talk nonsense—though, let's be real, eight posts isn't exactly a monologue...—so I'm finally posting my progress shots.

This photo was taken just two days ago, so let's call it the "Before" shot. I've got a plan in motion involving 😁 a strict diet and hitting the gym harder in various ways, so there should eventually be an "After" shot to follow (whenever that actually happens, which is anyone's guess).

And before you ask—because I already know I'm dealing with a pretty picky crowd 😛—you aren't getting any zoomed-in shots, full-body updates, or anything showing more of my upper half right now (besides, I've already dealt with 😬 those requests).

So, go ahead and roast my Burt (as if I don't already know 🙄), my soft spots, my terrible eating habits, or whatever else. Teddy, I'm expecting the most from you. 🙂

🙂