[quote]Ano wrote:
Gus, your new pictures are amazing(again).
Congrats, man. You are really an inspiration!
I really hope you can achieve 12 % Bf on the DEXA Scan at the end of your clinic.
One thing: from your front picture, it seems that your forearms are a bit under developed compared to your upper arms.
Perhaps you could ask coach Thib about this?
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Thanks Ano. Forearms small…well I’ll just chase that rabbit later.
[quote]JoeX wrote:
duuuuude! what are you doing??? you’re making the rest of us look bad!!! knock it off!
Nah, serious…great job man! achieving/working towards your physical goals while having a busy schedule. you are a real inspiration to many out there! [/quote]
Cool comparison pics Joe, thanks man! It’s not easy getting this done but I really want this goal and will work hard and diet strict to reach it.
Thanks for the support Joe!
[quote]Lonnie123 wrote:
Congrats Gus, new pics look absolutely awesome. Another few weeks and you will be shredded for sure.[/quote]
Right on, Thanks Lonnie! I want to get to your shredded level. Great job on the Get Shredded progam. Your pics look awesome Bro!
Keep up the great work gus!
That side by side is crazy, absolutely crazy.
The best part is that at the beginning, he said this:
[quote]gustavopacho wrote:
This what I want my waist to look like without having to push in my love handles to make that “X-Frame” pop out.
I have a lot of work cut out for me and I’m so ready to get this thing on![/quote]
Ummm… I think that “X-Frame” is showing now!
[quote]Brick Top wrote:
Keep up the great work gus![/quote]
Wow, ha ha ha, I didn’t recognize myself when I first saw this side by side! These pic comparisons are crazy. I can’t believe that is me now.
Man, Thank You Brick Top for this pic set. Reality just slapped me in the face. I thought I was HUGE in my beginning pics but I’m loving my 35 pounds later physique way more! Thanks again my friend!
Just think what you’ll look like when you start putting size on…hell, I’m looking forward to that transformation.
[quote]Qaash wrote:
Just think what you’ll look like when you start putting size on…hell, I’m looking forward to that transformation.[/quote]
That would be interesting Qaash. I’m going to mass up slowly(maybe extremely slowly) and keep visible abs while doing it(just like CT). I’m going to do that much, much later though!
How’s your transformation going Qaash?
[quote]gustavopacho wrote:
Qaash wrote:
Just think what you’ll look like when you start putting size on…hell, I’m looking forward to that transformation.
That would be interesting Qaash. I’m going to mass up slowly(maybe extremely slowly) and keep visible abs while doing it(just like CT). I’m going to do that much, much later though!
How’s your transformation going Qaash? [/quote]
It’s going well, I’m doing CT’s destroying fat program, my waist has stalled at 33" for the moment. I’m actually trying to get stronger on my lifts to promote more muscle growth and I’ve gone up on my protein intake.
[quote]gustavopacho wrote:
nojuicemoose wrote:
But with that said, it takes work. Look at Gus and Bartl - These guys really put in the effort and the result is an amazing transformation.
Just remember that it is not easy. It does take A LOT of hard work to transform your body, the V-Diet is not “Easy”.
Sticking to the V-Diet displays strength, drive and determination. Working hard and working your ass off? Thats what really makes the V-Diet shine.
True, V-Diet is not easy. My results reflect the amount of effort I put into every little detail of the program. There are some hardcore V-Dieters like A-Dizz who are doing the program almost back to back. Now that takes some heart right there.[/quote]
Gus, I am by no means hardcore. I took the easy route by upping cals and carbs in the transition and just doing the V-Diet all over again. I’m humbled by your compliments, but you’re the hardcore one. I would have never agreed to doing the NLT and ESW circuits, that stuff is downright batshit crazy.
I’ve been following your log all along and will continue to do so until it’s over.
Keep up the awesome work, you’re truly inspiring.
-dizzle
[quote]A-Dizz wrote:
Gus, I am by no means hardcore. I took the easy route by upping cals and carbs in the transition and just doing the V-Diet all over again. I’m humbled by your compliments, but you’re the hardcore one. I would have never agreed to doing the NLT and ESW circuits, that stuff is downright batshit crazy.
I’ve been following your log all along and will continue to do so until it’s over.
Keep up the awesome work, you’re truly inspiring.
-dizzle[/quote]
Thanks Dizz, and I still like to give my respect and props to people who work hard towards their goals like you, Qaash, Sayjin and a bunch of other dedicated lifters on this site. Meeting most of you guys and gals on this thread has been very rewarding to me.
Great job! The physique clinic kicks ass!
Gus,
Even as your PC draws near an end, I am impressed by how hard you keep working and how you maintain focus.
Success breeds success, and the more one sees results, the more it breeds enthusiasm to push for greater heights.
Keep reaching, my friend, the sky is the limit.
Awesome job once again Gus, your transformation is fantastic!!! I was looking at your pics from 4/13, and the pic titled ‘Misc. pics’ was something else, you look ridiculously shredded, and to see where you started at and where you are today shows a lot. Your dedication, hard work, and great attitude is working great for you.
Keep it going!!
Hey Gus -
Just wanted pop back in before the on-line part of your transformation draws to a close.
I continue to be in awe of the work you’ve done and the changes they’ve made in such an amazingly short amount of time.
You’re no kid with nothing but free-time on your hands, I know that things in my life certainly have a habit of demanding my attention and I’m sure it’s no different for you - and that makes the work even twice as impressive. I’ve no doubt at least a portion of your success is due in part to the support you’ve gotten from your family & friends, and that can be a tough thing to find sometimes…
ANYway, thanks again for the efforts you’ve made to share your work here @ T-Nation. And here’s wishing continued success as you go forward. Ya know, there’s more than a few guys that have taken a jump-start like this ant turned it into a career 
Cheers -
Don
[quote]Beauzo wrote:
Great job! The physique clinic kicks ass![/quote]
Good programs, good supps, and great coaches equal great results! This Physique Clinic was an unexpected gift worth waiting for.
Take it easy Beauzo!
[quote]Xeneize wrote:
Gus,
Even as your PC draws near an end, I am impressed by how hard you keep working and how you maintain focus.
Success breeds success, and the more one sees results, the more it breeds enthusiasm to push for greater heights.
Keep reaching, my friend, the sky is the limit.[/quote]
Thanks Xeneize! That is a great quote about success. I do want to keeping pushing to my full potential and I feel confident with my abilities more than ever!
Thank you for the kind words Xeneize, take care!
[quote]johnny-longtorso wrote:
Hey Gus -
Just wanted pop back in before the on-line part of your transformation draws to a close.
I continue to be in awe of the work you’ve done and the changes they’ve made in such an amazingly short amount of time.
You’re no kid with nothing but free-time on your hands, I know that things in my life certainly have a habit of demanding my attention and I’m sure it’s no different for you - and that makes the work even twice as impressive. I’ve no doubt at least a portion of your success is due in part to the support you’ve gotten from your family & friends, and that can be a tough thing to find sometimes…
ANYway, thanks again for the efforts you’ve made to share your work here @ T-Nation. And here’s wishing continued success as you go forward. Ya know, there’s more than a few guys that have taken a jump-start like this ant turned it into a career
Cheers -
Don[/quote]
Hey Don, thanks for the support and very cool words my brother.
Life can throw some brutal things your way and derail your progress but this time I kept a strong focus and grinded out some pretty hard times. It is not easy to keep up with everything sometimes but just quitting never produced anything for me.
I had great support from my wife, family and friends once they found out about my PC.(I held off telling anyone till after the first month except my wife)
The support I received from everyone on this PC discussion thread was overwhelming and a definite factor in my transformation. I can’t thank everyone who stopped by in here enough. You guys just rock! You guys were a huge part of my success and I wish I could shake everybody’s hand and thank you personally. It means much to me of the support I received here.
Thanks again Don and take care my friend!
[quote] I can’t thank everyone who stopped by in here enough. You guys just rock! You guys were a huge part of my success and I wish I could shake everybody’s hand and thank you personally. It means much to me of the support I received here.
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Gus, I wish I could shake your hand and congratulate you personally.
You are really an inspiration for all of us.
Can’t wait for your next Friday DEXA test result.