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Title: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Darren Avey on August 21, 2018, 10:55:03 AM
For me it was 18 stone 2lbs (254) after Christmas 2016. I had an injury therefore wasn't training, plus ate loads as I do each Christmas so blew into a fat balloon.
I'm sure that's nothing to the size of some of the behemoths on here.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: kcb5150 on August 21, 2018, 11:08:02 AM
296.5. I started to have issues with sleep apnea which were freaking me out so I downsized. I am like 262 right now and am probably going down to 250. I have been doing this in a very slow steady sort of way over months. My back feels a lot better as well, fat in your middle must put a really uneven load on your spine, kind of like a woman with a huge bust and weak back muscles always being in pain.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Kwon on August 21, 2018, 11:08:31 AM
For me it was 18 stone 2lbs (254) after Christmas 2016. I had an injury therefore wasn't training, plus ate loads as I do each Christmas so blew into a fat balloon.
I'm sure that's nothing to the size of some of the behemoths on here.


254 on such a small frame Darren?

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=614978.0;attach=686676;image)
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Grape Ape on August 21, 2018, 11:08:39 AM
For me it was 18 stone 2lbs (254) after Christmas 2016. I had an injury therefore wasn't training, plus ate loads as I do each Christmas so blew into a fat balloon.
I'm sure that's nothing to the size of some of the behemoths on here.

Sure you were bro.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Kwon on August 21, 2018, 11:12:24 AM
(http://i49.tinypic.com/aomhwh.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: dan18 on August 21, 2018, 11:20:35 AM
248 when I got married had to fix my tuxedo 2 times before the wedding hahahah wife said '' can you stop working out for two weeks so we don't have to do this again'' so I replied' my love that's grounds for divorce... HAAH
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Henda on August 21, 2018, 11:28:08 AM

254 on such a small frame Darren?

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=614978.0;attach=686676;image)

Haha Darren said he was 9 stone or so in his military press thread now he’s double that haha
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: funk51 on August 21, 2018, 11:58:13 AM
i weighed 190 as a freshman in high school and i still weigh 190 as an old turd now. i was 5 ft 8 in ninth grade .. shrunk maybe an inch to and inch and a half now. 
     weight in middle years varied from 140 to 230 or so..140 was from viral pneumonia in 11 th grade.,....monthes later i ballooned to 230's and lost the weight over that summer before 12 th grade been 190 ever since.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Darren Avey on August 21, 2018, 01:45:50 PM

254 on such a small frame Darren?

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=614978.0;attach=686676;image)

Yeh. My co lifter gareth Davies was well over 300lbs at 5 foot 3. The pic of me there is from my lean mean fighting shape which I'm.almost back to
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Henda on August 21, 2018, 01:53:26 PM
Yeh. My co lifter gareth Davies was well over 300lbs at 5 foot 3. The pic of me there is from my lean mean fighting shape which I'm.almost back to

Darren If that photo is indeed your handsome self could you please measure both the height and circumference of your head and post the measurements here. Cheers
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Darren Avey on August 21, 2018, 02:19:29 PM
I will in the morning. I'm in bed Now reading Bruce Forsyths autobiography.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Dave D on August 21, 2018, 02:20:22 PM

254 on such a small frame Darren?

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=614978.0;attach=686676;image)
Lol
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: YngiweRhoads on August 21, 2018, 02:20:56 PM
200 during a bulk but I was just a fat fuck. Never did that again.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: IroNat on August 21, 2018, 02:22:12 PM
6'2" 240 lbs. in 1983.

Currently 202 lbs.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Sokolsky on August 21, 2018, 02:28:46 PM
227lbs at 5'10, going back to 200 to get rid of fat around the waist.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Dan-O on August 21, 2018, 02:47:05 PM
299.8 lbs. at 6'1.5", after eating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago.  Down to a svelte 270 right now.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: robcguns on August 21, 2018, 04:49:17 PM
299.8 lbs. at 6'1.5", after eating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago.  Down to a svelte 270 right now.

Almost the same 6’1.75” and 301 about 8 years ago.way to fucking heavy.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: J. Richards on August 21, 2018, 04:52:53 PM
236 @ 5'11" .... barely a six pack...   ::)  ,,,,  contest weight...  202....  currently 211... probs 14%....  like it here...
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Irongrip400 on August 21, 2018, 05:12:49 PM
255(253 constant) at 6’4 and felt like a pig. I’m at 235 now and would still like to be ten pounds lighter but ripped. Was my strongest at 242, I benched 410 and squatted 505 for a double. Never got close to maxing our on dead’s but could stiff leg 405 for sets of 8-10. My back is paying for that now.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: robcguns on August 21, 2018, 05:13:46 PM
Darren If that photo is indeed your handsome self could you please measure both the height and circumference of your head and post the measurements here. Cheers

Hahahha also Darren what are these nectar rewards?
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: robcguns on August 21, 2018, 05:14:50 PM
255(253 constant) at 6’4 and felt like a pig. I’m at 235 now and would still like to be ten pounds lighter but ripped. Was my strongest at 242, I benched 410 and squatted 505 for a double. Never got close to maxing our on dead’s but could stiff leg 405 for sets of 8-10. My back is paying for that now.

405 on stiff legs for 8-10 sounds like it would cause serious back issues.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Pray_4_War on August 21, 2018, 05:35:10 PM
220 is the most i ever weighed.  215 right now.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: HonestBob on August 21, 2018, 06:09:40 PM
Forget bodyweight, although kudos to Darren, who feels like a dying remnant of a once very funny site, have any other old farts (who used to carry some competitive muscle) noticed how quickly you can swell up even though you don't train / hormone like you used to?

I sit at 235 eating 1-2 meals a day, when I train hard for a month I'll go to 245, and when I take an extended 2-3 week holiday, train high volume and high frequency, and eat a lot I swell up like I'm on dbol by 30lbs in 3 weeks. Based on how quickly that weight drops right back to the starting point (3 -4 weeks) I don't think I put more than 7lbs of blubber on, which means a lot gets turned into glycogen and water retention. I look and feel like I'm doing a cycle without the sex drive bump.

It's like my old man muscles, because they have been there before (and were there a long time) are more receptive than even 20 yrs ago, when I was in my mid 20s.

Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Matt on August 21, 2018, 09:42:09 PM
I actually got to a max of 210-lb about a month ago, believe it or not.  That is unusual for me, as I have been 170-lb at 5'8.5" for basically my entire time on Getbig [from 2006 to 2016, weighing a bit less from 2003 to 2006].  But my waist also went from 29.5" to 34", so...I'm going straight back to 170-lb.  I am around 200-lb on the nose now, and I expect the drop to 170-lb will only take me 40 days.

For perspective, this is how I want to look again.  I was 169-lb here - the pictures are from my first [local] strongman contest in the open weight category.  Naturally, I placed last, but even completing all the events was a great experience for me.  I also want to start training strongman again as I get leaner, in advance for the upcoming contest season:
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Coach is Back! on August 21, 2018, 11:03:13 PM
Around 252Lbs if I recall at 5’61/2 still had abs.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Kwon on August 22, 2018, 12:59:57 AM
Darren


What are Nectar Rewards?
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Evo on August 22, 2018, 01:15:40 AM
275lbs

260-265lbs in the pic below...

Down to about 240-245lbs lean now.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Matt on August 22, 2018, 01:59:24 AM
275lbs

260-265lbs in the pic below...

Down to about 240-245lbs lean now.

Amazing.  I did not know you compete in strongman, Evo!  :o  Great work.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Evo on August 22, 2018, 02:03:26 AM
Amazing.  I did not know you compete in strongman, Evo!  :o  Great work.

Used to.....torn pec and herniated disk put a stop to that.

Back to training to look good now, with some elements of functionality

I dip into event training now and then and working as PM on a construction site I make a point of doing something physical everyday to get HR up and a sweat on.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: IroNat on August 22, 2018, 03:49:34 AM
How to bulk...

(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/8584912a-dcad-447d-b3ad-5105deb6f466_1.31bb53aef9cd6a099e2bae242ee235fd.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF)
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Wiggs on August 22, 2018, 03:52:28 AM
272 and I was one fat fuck.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: SuperTed on August 22, 2018, 04:52:04 AM
Around 260lbs at 6'2ft. Was very fat but looked good in several layers of clothing. ;D
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: deadz on August 22, 2018, 08:23:47 AM
250 @ 6’, bulking, lol now 223 much leaner.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: MAXX on August 22, 2018, 08:40:27 AM
255 @ 6'3 10 or so years ago

was a bit husky. always had upper abs showing though
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: JAGO on August 22, 2018, 12:56:21 PM
700 pounds ripped!!!!

J
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: dan18 on August 22, 2018, 12:59:09 PM
700 pounds ripped!!!!

J
with a squirrel dick  ;D
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: bigkid on August 22, 2018, 01:35:10 PM
230 at 6'4.  I'm undoubtedly a tiny tit compared to all you stuuudddssss
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: wes on August 22, 2018, 02:45:40 PM
192 on a birdlike frame..........I was in great training shape but looked way better at around 170-175
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: judochoke on August 22, 2018, 08:29:17 PM
150 in high school in 1975. 180 in my twenties. 230 in my 30s, (with a little juice), 250 till my 50, then 270 from 50 to 61. have lost 7 pounds so now at 263. working out 6 days a week, cardio, walking, and lifting. feeling great
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: tres_taco_combo on August 22, 2018, 09:03:49 PM
252 lbs 2003
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Darren Avey on August 23, 2018, 01:42:55 AM
Darren


What are Nectar Rewards?


Google it, it's quite complex even I don't really understand.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Kwon on August 23, 2018, 02:31:36 AM
Google it, it's quite complex even I don't really understand.

Said to ask you, Darren.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Griffith on August 23, 2018, 05:22:30 AM
Just over 200 pounds.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: Core on August 23, 2018, 08:49:37 PM
Forget bodyweight, although kudos to Darren, who feels like a dying remnant of a once very funny site, have any other old farts (who used to carry some competitive muscle) noticed how quickly you can swell up even though you don't train / hormone like you used to?

I sit at 235 eating 1-2 meals a day, when I train hard for a month I'll go to 245, and when I take an extended 2-3 week holiday, train high volume and high frequency, and eat a lot I swell up like I'm on dbol by 30lbs in 3 weeks. Based on how quickly that weight drops right back to the starting point (3 -4 weeks) I don't think I put more than 7lbs of blubber on, which means a lot gets turned into glycogen and water retention. I look and feel like I'm doing a cycle without the sex drive bump.

It's like my old man muscles, because they have been there before (and were there a long time) are more receptive than even 20 yrs ago, when I was in my mid 20s.



DUDE. Thats exactly what I'm going thru right now. I took a 4 year break from lifting and am back for 4 weeks now. I'm seeing changes like I was when I was on a fair bit of gear. My heaviest was 230 but water balloon my best look is a lean 200-210 somewhere in that area. I'm around 200 in the am @ 5'11", lean but not shredded. Not a monster by any means but respectable for 4 weeks progress. All the muscles that pop out most when on gear are popping out though, shoulders are coming back with a vengeance man, as is the back. Been training with a partner for the first time since I was 17 too, I've had to do a fair amount of coaching with him which has made me keep my game up too. It really is good to train with someone motivated in the same direction as you.

I just wanna hit 455 for a single on deadlifts this year. If I can do that I'll be super happy. Benching and squatting I don't really care about.
Title: Re: What's the heaviest you've been?
Post by: benchmstr on August 23, 2018, 09:34:47 PM
260-265 at 5’11”

Only stayed at that weight for around 3 months...hated it..my knees and upper back constantly hurt

Bench