Un-Official 2022 Transformation Thread

Training
21

lol. Yeah, I only dropped about 5 pounds of water to hit 175. Was about 187 at the show. It was my first 24 hour weigh in, and I definitely can add some weight and still make 175 easy. I did 0 sauna or sweating for this one. I cut food and water about 26 hours out, then was able to still drink about a glass and was .4 pounds under the 175.4 cutoff.

22

In as always.

No physique goals, just looking to get a blue bit of material around my waist

23

I’ll play. I’ll put up a current pic this weekend. My goals this year are to lean out compared to where I’ve been during this pandemic. That said, I’ll be coming in leaner than I was last year.

24

Unofficially in.

Turned 30 in October so felt the need to get back to my roots and run a 5k. By far the slowest I’ve ever run one. No big transformation goals, just trying to build a little aerobic capacity which will likely pick up as the weather gets nicer.

20220129_091202
20220129_0912021920×2560 148 KB

25

Was going to take new pictures, but I’ve decided not to (so I can pad my stats).
Weight during photo sesh: 220lb (down from 232 in early Nov '21)
Flat:

20211220_043841
20211220_0438411920×2560 219 KB

20211220_043852
20211220_0438521920×2560 192 KB

Flexed:

20211220_043922
20211220_0439221920×2560 221 KB

20211220_044206

STATS:
Current weight: 217.3 (as of this morning)
Height: 5’9"
Biceps: 17.75"
Waist at Navel: 37"
Thighs: 26.5"

PR’S:
Incline BB Bench: 265x5
Squat: 375x5
Deadlift: 495x5

Planning to cut to sustainable lean-ness, then maintenance>lean bulk until stagnant
Will be doing this natty

26

Can I suggest a tag? Same format as years’ past

#t-ransformation2022

27

Here’s where I’m at. I weighed in at 174.8 lbs this morning. Pretty happy with where I’m at after a month of really dialing it back in after the holidays. I’d like to lean up a bit more this year as a goal.

IMG_0560
IMG_05601920×2560 393 KB

IMG_0562
IMG_05621920×2560 377 KB

28

Up to 183 with a chest and shoulder pump

image
image1440×1800 385 KB

29

I see your one posed pumped lean jacked and juicy, and I raise you one perfectly timed pumped screenshot with more modesty, as I’ve covered my muscle with a layer of modesty fat to keep people from being jealous. Very rude of you to show off like this.

Think of the kids

image
image1242×2688 378 KB

30

Wow dude

31

Strongman training, who knew right? I think the volume has been good for muscle compared to powerlifting, plus tons of core and conditioning. I’m turning 40 in not too long, and I’m in the best shape of my life.

32

Some of yall in here are making me think we need to track our beard gains this year as well.

33

Dude your traps/chest/shoulders look fucking awesome. Don’t be mislead into that trap that abs are what make you look good. You look fucking jacked dude.

34

Thanks man. That was with a pump on back day, so lats and shoulders had a good pump plus I’m slightly angled the way I’m taking a step.

I remember one day seeing a picture of myself with a pump and wishing I was like that all the time. I reached that point but now I’m onto the next one, looking like that photo without a pump :joy:

35

image
image1334×1487 160 KB

Currently adding some MASS

Added in more weights usually focusing on one lift for 50-100 reps and 350 method

Still doing burpees

36

Took some pics today, too.

Still not doing burpees (sorry @ChongLordUno) but am doing lots of weight vest work.

Also I feel like I look the same no matter how different my training is. Is it just that after a certain number of years training you are what you are? Don’t know.

IMG-0612
IMG-06121920×2560 409 KB

IMG-0613
IMG-06131920×2560 445 KB

IMG-0614
IMG-06141920×2560 409 KB

37

I think so

38

I guess that reality is both depressing and reassuring.

39

takes some pressure off, anyway

40

It’s like Candyland: the outcome is already predetermined as soon as you start playing: all you can do is watch it unfold.