The transformation thread

Thanks Mel! That means a lot! Definitely been a struggle. Luckily my bane can also be my most powerful tool. I have a super addictive personality.

From eating, to bodybuilding, to wrestling, to boxing, to mma, to work, to playing video games, to alcohol, to pot, tv shows, movies, even making money...... I can never get into something partially... it consumes every fiber of my being... that may not be healthy, but if I'm cautious, I can play it to my advantage like I have been :)
We share that bane my friend. I have two settings. ON and OFF. If I'm ON...get the fuck out of the way because whatever it is it's getting done till there ain't nothin left to do!!! When it's switched to OFF it will remain there until whatever it is has run it's course. Years of experience, wisdom if you will, has taught me what trigger's the OFF and I simply do my best to stay away from those trigger's...and some of the ON triggers too because some of them aren't healthy if you know what I mean.
 
We share that bane my friend. I have two settings. ON and OFF. If I'm ON...get the fuck out of the way because whatever it is it's getting done till there ain't nothin left to do!!! When it's switched to OFF it will remain there until whatever it is has run it's course. Years of experience, wisdom if you will, has taught me what trigger's the OFF and I simply do my best to stay away from those trigger's...and some of the ON triggers too because some of them aren't healthy if you know what I mean.
I hear ya, 100% on point with how I work lol.
 
6'3" 317lbs on March 22nd..... 235lbs today.

Was drinking average of a fifth a night, eating crap, depressed and suicidal...

Still a LONG way to go, but can't be mad at this progress :)
This gonna be a lot of pics..... a little timeline if ya will... from 317lbs 9 months ago, to 235 today....<br />
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<br /><br />I'd say is been 1 hell of a ride so far. ..<br /><br />Thank you to those of you whom have helped inform me or kept me going through encouragement!!!!

Way to go Van ! Lots of transformation here...Id like to see you at 10% BF . Your getting there , but is it your goal ? Still look'in good ...
 
6'3" 317lbs on March 22nd..... 235lbs today.

Was drinking average of a fifth a night, eating crap, depressed and suicidal...

Still a LONG way to go, but can't be mad at this progress :)
This gonna be a lot of pics..... a little timeline if ya will... from 317lbs 9 months ago, to 235 today....<br />
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<br /><br />I'd say is been 1 hell of a ride so far. ..<br /><br />Thank you to those of you whom have helped inform me or kept me going through encouragement!!!!
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christ...it's ridiculous how you resemble a vanilla gorilla :D
 
Heavy seated DB"s and standing presses are my favorites . Plus bent-over rear laterals and side laterals to round things out .

I like those too and they been a help in getting my shoulders some size. Will go even heavier as I wanted those boulder shoulders too.
I've definitely been going heavy with shoulders. They used to be non existent, still lagging, but catching up. :)
 
yeah 22 and 2 in the winter with no heat wasnt any fun either.

thanks for the reminder. for real. greatful right now

Life out here and being sober is fantastic for real. Stuff like addiction and prison has a way of humbling you and making you appreciate every day you have much more. I feel bad for those that complain over the slightest discomfort and are miserable over things that don't even matter in the bigger picture.

How about that winter yard though? A foot of snow on the ground, weights frozen together, two pairs of sweats under your state pants. We had those bogus brown, jersey gloves that did next to nothing for keeping your hands warm, too. I was out there every morning they let us out though.
 
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Top one is 124-128lbs. Under 2 years ago.
Okay that's all I got. Shows it best though. I'll be adding to this " transformation " again in 4 months. Until then. You've seen my best.
Best of luck everyone.
In April I better see some fucking stupid progress from everyone except @OdieM bexause he has an excuse lol
 
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Top one is 124-128lbs. Under 2 years ago.
Okay that's all I got. Shows it best though. I'll be adding to this " transformation " again in 4 months. Until then. You've seen my best.
Best of luck everyone.
In April I better see some fucking stupid progress from everyone except @OdieM bexause he has an excuse lol
Looking great! Keep that small waist and widen up those lats and you will look freaky.
 
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