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Day 2 of the cutting phase definitions.

Alright, after three months of basically living on chicken and eggs, two months stuck at home, and one month hitting the gym, I finally feel ready to subject you all to photos of my current meat-and-fat situation. 😁

A few ground rules before we start:
1. I’m exercising my right to skip the flash—it makes my skin look sickly, and let's be real, I'd rather hide the cellulite.
2. If things look a bit blurry, it’s not intentional; that’s just what happens when you ditch the flash. 😢
3. I tried not to pick the absolute worst shots, but I still want these to reflect the actual reality. This is me, no matter how you angle it. 😁

So, here's the plan: I want to slim down my upper glutes and get more curve in the lower part.
Nature blessed me with decent soccer legs—bless her heart, I guess 😁—so I just want to keep those. The main goal is getting rid of that fat between my thighs. Yeah.
Also, that extra layer of lard on my mid-to-lower back needs to vanish. I'll spare you the stomach shots for now. 😁

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Alright, here goes nothing... honestly, I’m feeling a little embarrassed (okay, maybe a lot more than a little) :] but hey, I'll survive. And please, don't come for me for just dropping out of nowhere with my photos—you guys might not remember me, but I started posting on the PDF boards a few weeks back before my computer completely crapped out on me, which is why I went MIA... plus, I posted some older shots once and ended up getting roasted for them 😁
Anyway, I used to have some "before" pics, but they're stuck on my old PC (stressing that again), so I just have these ones from Photobucket to work with. They'll have to do.
This was my "before" (back in the summer of '08). Honestly, after this, I definitely packed on some extra rolls, especially during the winter. (Click for the bigger shot)
I was super sunburned here, so it looks a bit weird 😂
After this phase, I definitely added some more cellulite to my glutes and legs, and some extra padding around the stomach 😢
A slightly more recent set (not 100% sure, but I'd say maybe a month or two ago)


A few more recent ones
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And the most recent ones—
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Obviously, the goal is to pack on even more muscle, especially around the core... I want to really pop those muscles, tone my arms, get that definition etc 😁
Hopefully you guys won't absolutely bury me 🙂
Edit—I feel like it doesn't really show in the photos, but in person, you can actually see some muscle definition on my thighs and I can feel it when I touch them 🎉

Responding to goldenfox24's request... look, when you're in certain poses and wearing tight compression gear, it really shows how the muscle sits right under the fat layer... specifically just below the navel in this shot, your finger would sink nearly half an inch before hitting those rock-hard muscles...

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Strictly for those who appreciate the shredded look 😉



And here are some fresh shots from my end... the abs are definitely popping now. I’m still sitting right at 155 lbs just like I was two months ago—actually, I might even be a hair heavier now—which means I've definitely packed on some lean mass while dropping the body fat significantly compared to before.

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Here’s one of mine—though I have to admit, my training has been pretty lackluster lately. I’ve become completely obsessed with darts instead.🙂 Plus, it’s actually pretty useful to have around the house and all that.😁

Speaking of legs... 😁

Still got 10 or 15 pounds to drop before I'm happy...

Here’s my profile too—I’m 27 years old and I mostly stick to doing Pilates at home; for a bit of context, I’m about 5'4" and weigh around 110 lbs.

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Here goes nothing. This is my first time uploading photos, so I’m crossing my fingers that I actually followed the instructions correctly 😁

I'm really struggling with some stubborn love handles on my sides 🤷

They aren't leggings, they're actually those thermal pajamas 😬.

This photo was taken about two or three months ago, back when she still had her little legs visible...

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Look, quietpilot87, my actual goal here is to firm up my glutes and finally lose this extra padding on my hips

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Spot Perdita says: >> Unless you're hitting up McDonald's like daviti tata 😁 otherwise, you could just wear a slice 🙂.

Oof, honestly, eating at McDonald's would basically be a diet for me

Here I am, sitting at 250 lbs in total relaxation mode... 😁

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Ugh... well, I guess I’ll throw my two cents into the ring too...

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So, yeah—there’s absolutely nothing on the horizon for next year. 😳

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Look, I'll defend myself when people actually start calling me fat—until then, I'm staying quiet.

My stomach after dropping 5 pounds and then not hitting the gym for like a year



Just for LaBahata

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figured I’d throw my photo in here too... it’s nothing special but who cares...!!!
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Guess I'll jump in too 😁 Born in '91... Currently sitting at about 185 lbs at 5'9", which feels pretty heavy to me... In the first pic, I was around 163 lbs, but that was from like a year ago.
Been hitting the gym for maybe four months now

Here are my updates from a week ago.







Attached are two more shots from last night—taken right after I finished hitting back, biceps, and core.

For the past three years, I have been training strictly at home using a bench, some dumbbells, and a barbell. It wasn't until two years ago that I finally committed to a complete overhaul of my diet—though I'll admit, I still indulge in an occasional slice of pizza or a burger from Five Guys every now and then. 😁 I have successfully reached my target physique, and now the challenge shifts toward maintaining these results. 🙂

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Here’s my take on chest development.

5'10", 158 lbs
26 years old

Hitting the gym three times a week
I just need to pack on another 10 pounds or so—then I'll be right where I want to be.

I’m about 5'4" and weigh around 110 lbs. Some people might call me skinny, but my main struggle areas are definitely my thighs, hips, and glutes.
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of how I look standing up versus sitting down.
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When I sit, everything just kind of "spills out," and honestly, it looks even worse in person 😛
What’s the best way to slim down my hips, thighs, and butt, and actually firm things up so they don't "spread out" like this?
Thanks in advance for any advice!

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Hey everyone on the forum! I wanted to jump in and share some photos of my progress. I've been hitting the gym and going for runs for just over two months now, so I’m really hoping to see some significant results by the end of summer.

These shots were taken about two weeks ago. http://img177.imageshack.us/edit_pre...=rotate&degree
This one is a side profile showing my midsection.
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I didn't quite manage to get a good shot of my lower body this time around, but I plan to take full-body photos from every angle again in about three weeks.🙂

So, here is what I’m wondering about, and I'd love some help if anyone is willing... I have one of those chest expanders, but I'm not entirely sure which specific exercises target which muscle groups.
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For instance, which muscles am I working when I do this expander move that feels a bit like drawing a bow and arrow?

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In this one, besides the chest, obviously, the deltoids are involved too... but which other muscles are being engaged along with them? I'm holding the expander at chest level.

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It looks to me like it works the shoulders, but I can't be entirely certain. Would anyone mind explaining which muscles are actually being used when I hold the expander high above my head like this?

Lastly, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate everyone in this sub-forum. Thanks in advance for all the advice!

Here’s one weighing in at 245 lbs, starting today
completely relaxed...