Contest-ready is not typically the look they go for in models. You won’t see that kind of shred in GQ.
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IMO, @aldebaran is already leaner than that real model in his self described “fat physique” 
I think that’s kinda @EmilyQ point.
Also that model looks like an absolute swaggering bellend.
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I was saying that I could understand why he’s essentially calling himself fat
It’s Mark Wahlberg back in his Marky Mark days. @aldebaran’s Calvin Kleins brought him to mind.
And I guess I’m disagreeing with you and suggesting that one consider the validity of one’s goals occasionally. I think @aldebaran looks like the very picture of healthy strength in that photo. Whether he wants to get bigger or leaner is up to him, but that’s not fat. Period. It’s simply not shredded. And what is “shredded” for? What is its purpose, its benefit?
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I genuinely couldn’t tell if people were trolling pretending not to notice it was him.
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I know! And I was shocked to see Marky Mark INSULTED. Like, who insults Mark Wahlberg? He’s the most fun ever. Underwear model who grabs his crotch, white rapper from Bahston, action hero…what’s not to approve of? (Don’t tell me! I don’t want to know.)
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True!
Very true!
I’m just saying I have an idea of the headspace he might be in just going off my own log 
I know. I’m probably speaking more to you than him, honestly.
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Not at all, my friend studies photography and needs experience so we sometimes do shoot for free, and I’m not complaining ahah. This one was in his boss’ workshop.
I know I’m not fat, but yeah 6 weeks ago I had finally lost these little love handles and I want them gone again, having dem cut cum gutters like Pwn ahahah!
Marky Mark is a very solid physique and a nice bodyfat goal to shoot for, but I don’t want to go lower, as it would impact performance too much. So I’m aiming for 4- 5 kgs down (that’s 5-6% of my weight)
Indeed, shredded is just for a contest or a shoot
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2019
2020
Up 4 lbs from a year ago. Would most likely be much stronger if not for COVID
Note: the 2019 photo was taken post workout. I still miss my abs though
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Holy shit I just googled “bellend”. Was not disappointed.
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Usually try to get a lifting clip for these, but I don’t have anything good to record coming up so a couple pictures will have to do.
Post workout, around 185:
And from an anchor point after ~800ft of slab climbing:
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Accidental TM test from today. It was supposed to be 290, but me, in my infinite wisdom, forgot to unload the bar from the top single for the day. 320x10.
Just weighed in at 209, which means I’m up about negative one pound from the t-ransformation challenge.
Writing this out just now makes me feel pretty let down with myself lol. I have got to step my diet game up another notch.
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I hate those accidental PRs
Good work man
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Lol I guess I’m not complaining but I spent a good 5 minutes after the set wondering why the hell it felt so difficult.
Edit- and thank you!
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Hate is an exceedingly strong word for such good news 
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It’s like finding money. Brings you down all day.
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I remember those photos of him in 1993. He actually inspired me to one day go to the gym more than anyone else, including bodybuilders.
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