Author Topic: 49 lbs down and 6 inches off my waist! Not pre-contest... yet... (Read 11661 times)

Twaddle · « **Reply #25 on:** May 25, 2019, 02:52:29 PM »

Why is your arm bigger than your leg? $:-\$

illuminati · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2019, 02:52:36 PM »

Looking much improved for drooping the body fat.

Good for you. 👍🏻

The True Adonis · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2019, 02:52:41 PM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on May 25, 2019, 10:17:40 AM

What up GetBiggers... It's been a long time....

I've been busy with work, moving all over the place, having more kids... Life and all that stuff so I haven't had a chance to check in with the Thunderdome (are we still not on Tapatalk? )

So ya'll know I'm notoriously known for being BIG...well... FAT....

well this year I finally said it was time for a change... And I've said that several times in the past, but I really wanted to do it this time and wanted to do it different.

In the past when I competed it was always low to no carbs and that's no way to live. So I watched a ton of Layne Norton videos and voila... Following his principles, eating low fat ice cream almost every single night of the week.

Started at just under 260 lbs and a 40 in waist in January, and this morning I was 211.6 lbs and a 34 in waist.

Grey shirt is from today. Pic in the tank top was actually a few weeks ago at 218 lbs.

By the way, it took Layne all the way until now to come to the conclusion of what I have been saying for well over a decade. Funny, isn't it.

Also, eat full fat Ice Cream if you want, it won't make any difference.

The True Adonis · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2019, 02:56:57 PM »

Layne could have saved himself all the schooling, the PHD and all the other bullshit and just read my Getbig Posts.

He would not have had to waste his time.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2019, 03:07:05 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on May 25, 2019, 02:52:41 PM

By the way, it took Layne all the way until now to come to the conclusion of what I have been saying for well over a decade. Funny, isn't it.

Also, eat full fat Ice Cream if you want, it won't make any difference.

Been a very long long time my friend! We need to catch up!

It pretty much is the Adonis diet, but a few more constraints added in. To be honest I don't remember the full details about the Adonis principles nitty gritty but i do recall the strong argument you made for the calorie control. That is what I focus on more than anything else.

And btw the only reason I eat low fat ice cream is to keep the calories down... So I can eat more of it

Halo Top is amaaaazing....

It still baffles me that I was able to lose this much weight while still eating 200+ g of carbs. Should've listened to you from day 1 lolll

BIG ACH · « **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2019, 03:08:27 PM »

Quote from: wes on May 25, 2019, 02:51:49 PM

Ach,looking damn good buddy and great to have you back!

Quote from: illuminati on May 25, 2019, 02:52:36 PM

Looking much improved for drooping the body fat.

Good for you. 👍🏻

Thanks guys. It's funny how truly fat you realize you are after you diet and look back. But I always knew I was fat lol

Schmoff · « **Reply #31 on:** May 25, 2019, 04:27:08 PM »

how many kids now?

congrats!

robcguns · « **Reply #32 on:** May 25, 2019, 04:30:06 PM »

Looking great big A,Back looks huge.

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 25, 2019, 05:11:42 PM »

Quote from: wes on May 25, 2019, 02:51:49 PM

Ach,looking damn good buddy and great to have you back!

Agreed. Looking great, fukk the haters! Welcome back BA...

obsidian · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2019, 05:56:45 PM »

Good progress pics. Nose also looks smaller lol!

2000 cals per day is not a lot. Do you have a typical meal breakdown? What's for breakfast? 5 x 400 cals per meal would get you there. But it is really easy to eat more than 400 cals. per sitting. If you went with full fat ice cream you would easily get to 2000 cals and have to starve the rest of the day or do more cardio to compensate.

I burn about 400-500 calories in a 30 minute cardio session. If you are doing the same plus more with your weight training I can see how 2000 calories per day would lead to dramatic weight loss. You are probably burning 2000 cals per day just walking around and sleeping.

Matt · « **Reply #35 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:49:06 PM »

I'm very pleased to see BIG ACH and TA back, in the same thread!!!

Good stuff.

I'm doing a weight cut too. I myself was 213-lb [nothing like BIG ACH's conditioning], and dropped to 180-lb using ~~starvation~~ intermittent fasting. I want to see how close to 160-lb I can get before I cleanly bulk back up to 175-lb.

Beyond 185-lb, all the weight goes to my waist. I also fear for my health at heavier weights.

US MUSL · « **Reply #36 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:51:17 PM »

Looking good Big Ach!!

njflex · « **Reply #37 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:55:01 PM »

Nice job ,I always said in your older threads to give up the bulk,you look better100 pct better like this,if your natural,clean lifter bulking is nonsense and a way to get fat and stay fat for life

tommywishbone · « **Reply #38 on:** May 25, 2019, 08:20:36 PM »

Bodybuilder. All the way bodybuilder.

Go 4 It · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2019, 09:37:06 PM »

Congrats on the weight cut, but ditch the processed ice cream and go full carnivore dude!

Kwon · « **Reply #40 on:** May 25, 2019, 10:06:47 PM »

Welcome back to the forum Big Ach!

Shape looks better than ever, you are getting there, Ripped As Steel!

One word of advice though, ditch the meat and go full processed ice cream if you want to see REAL results!

ChevChelios · « **Reply #41 on:** May 26, 2019, 01:03:28 AM »

you're full of shit big ach, natural my ass

BIG ACH · « **Reply #42 on:** May 26, 2019, 02:05:06 AM »

Quote from: obsidian on May 25, 2019, 05:56:45 PM

Good progress pics. Nose also looks smaller lol!

2000 cals per day is not a lot. Do you have a typical meal breakdown? What's for breakfast? 5 x 400 cals per meal would get you there. But it is really easy to eat more than 400 cals. per sitting. If you went with full fat ice cream you would easily get to 2000 cals and have to starve the rest of the day or do more cardio to compensate.

I burn about 400-500 calories in a 30 minute cardio session. If you are doing the same plus more with your weight training I can see how 2000 calories per day would lead to dramatic weight loss. You are probably burning 2000 cals per day just walking around and sleeping.

My routine is as follows...

I get up everyday at 430 am and go work out, I do so on an empty stomach (I know blasphemy) and drink NO Xplode during my work out.

Meal 1 (Post Work out) (280 calories)
2 scoops protein shake
5 g creatine

Meal 2 10:30 am (260 calories)
1 RTD protein shake
2 caramel rice cakes

Meal 3 12:30 pm (475 calories)
4 oz chicken breast
3 Cheddar rice cakes
3 caramel rice cakes
I also mix benefiber with my diet soda

Meal 4 4:30 pm (280 calories)
2 scoops protein shake

Meal 5 7:00 pm (730 calories)
3.5 oz chicken breast
Veggie made pasta (made from zucchini) with marinara sauce
Broccoli
Halo top ice cream

This is my typical diet during the week... just easier to manage on work days and in the office and stuff. On weekends the die can be quite different but within the same caloric constraints. I'm pretty deligent about weighing my food - even the ice cream lol

Quote from: Schmoff on May 25, 2019, 04:27:08 PM

how many kids now?

congrats!

Three!

Quote from: robcguns on May 25, 2019, 04:30:06 PM

Looking great big A,Back looks huge.

Quote from: Powerlift66 on May 25, 2019, 05:11:42 PM

Agreed. Looking great, fukk the haters! Welcome back BA...

Quote from: Matt on May 25, 2019, 06:49:06 PM

I'm very pleased to see BIG ACH and TA back, in the same thread!!!

Good stuff.

I'm doing a weight cut too. I myself was 213-lb [nothing like BIG ACH's conditioning], and dropped to 180-lb using ~~starvation~~ intermittent fasting. I want to see how close to 160-lb I can get before I cleanly bulk back up to 175-lb.

Beyond 185-lb, all the weight goes to my waist. I also fear for my health at heavier weights.

Quote from: US MUSL on May 25, 2019, 06:51:17 PM

Looking good Big Ach!!

Quote from: tommywishbone on May 25, 2019, 08:20:36 PM

Bodybuilder. All the way bodybuilder.

Quote from: Go 4 It on May 25, 2019, 09:37:06 PM

Congrats on the weight cut, but ditch the processed ice cream and go full carnivore dude!

Quote from: Kwon on May 25, 2019, 10:06:47 PM

Welcome back to the forum Big Ach!

Shape looks better than ever, you are getting there, Ripped As Steel!

One word of advice though, ditch the meat and go full processed ice cream if you want to see REAL results!

Thanks for the love guys! Very kind of you!

Quote from: njflex on May 25, 2019, 06:55:01 PM

Nice job ,I always said in your older threads to give up the bulk,you look better100 pct better like this,if your natural,clean lifter bulking is nonsense and a way to get fat and stay fat for life

Its true you did - lol and its about time I turned it around

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #43 on:** May 26, 2019, 03:45:02 AM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on May 25, 2019, 02:56:57 PM

Layne could have saved himself all the schooling, the PHD and all the other bullshit and just read my Getbig Posts.

He would not have had to waste his time.

Everyone on Getbig should. Most here still think eating high protein, low fat diets will make them huge and ripped.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #44 on:** May 26, 2019, 04:05:56 AM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on May 26, 2019, 03:45:02 AM

Everyone on Getbig should. Most here still think eating high protein, low fat diets will make them huge and ripped.

My protein fluctuates now between 200 - 225 g

Sometimes 130 - 150 g on my days off, but it's extremely rare that I'd go over 225 now, that's over 2.8 g per lean kg which is really more than optimal.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 26, 2019, 04:10:08 AM »

Are you doing Ramadan fasting for the month?

BIG ACH · « **Reply #46 on:** May 26, 2019, 04:21:42 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on May 26, 2019, 04:10:08 AM

Are you doing Ramadan fasting for the month?

I have not fasted / practiced for 10+ years

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 26, 2019, 04:35:44 AM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on May 26, 2019, 04:21:42 AM

I have not fasted / practiced for 10+ years

I have to diet. Always had a strict work ethic for working out and that was great in my youth. Zero discipline diet wise. Now I'm getting older and the pounds keep coming. Not that I'm fat and sloppy but I'm not where I want to be. 190lbs at 5'8" and I look my best around 170-175lbs.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #48 on:** May 26, 2019, 04:47:56 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on May 26, 2019, 04:35:44 AM

I have to diet. Always had a strict work ethic for working out and that was great in my youth. Zero discipline diet wise. Now I'm getting older and the pounds keep coming. Not that I'm fat and sloppy but I'm not where I want to be. 190lbs at 5'8" and I look my best around 170-175lbs.

I miss the days when I could eat whatever the fuck I wanted and didn't gain any weight. Now I'm turning 37 this September and if I just look at a cheesecake my love handles expand like baking bread! The struggle is real.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #49 on:** May 26, 2019, 05:00:09 AM »

Going to get hate for this but this is my post work out meal today after blasting legs.