1-16-11 187 lbs @ 19% body fat               2-14-11 (C3W2D1) 177.6 lbs @ 16.7% body fat

4 weeks

9.4 lbs body weight (I lost some water weight after reducing my sodium intake)

5.9 lbs of fat

Here is a Chart of my weekly weight log over the past 32 months. I use Google Docs to make it.

It feels so good to have a free day. I must confess I was on the HCG diet for the past 23 days. I am done with it an moving on. I had 4-5 co-workers do it and I wanted to test it out myself to see if it was worth it. If you want to know the details of it read "Pounds & Inches: A New Approach to Obesity by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons. In the 23 days I was on the diet I  lost 11.8 pounds (only 6.6 lbs of fat). I cheated on the diet Super Bowl Sunday. Everything I ate on the diet was BFL approved but the like 1/3 of the calories.

Pros:

Not hungry very often (excluding the first 2-3 days)

Lost 0.2 to 1.4 pounds a day

Lower blood pressure

Saved a ton of money on food

Did not go out to eat

Cons:

I lost strength in my biceps and distance in my runing

I was unable to go out with friends or go out to eat

Almost half the weight loss was water weight (due to low sodium intake)

Facts:

I went from 38in to 35.5 in in my waist (measure at belly button)

I ate way more fruit and vegetables than I had been eating

Starting Weight:

186.8 lbs

18.8% body  fat

Ending Weight:

175 lbs

16.3% body fat

1-28-11                                                                                  2-19-11

My autofocus was not working in the after picture.

I would only suggest/support this diet for someone who has over 40 pounds to lose.

It will be back to BFL 6 meals a day starting tomorrow

Week 1:

Body fat percent 19.1%

Pant size 34

Measurements:

Chest 39.5in

Shoulder 45in

Neck 15.25in

Biceps 14in

Waist 38in

Hips 38in

Thigh 22in

Calves 17in

Week 4:

Body fat percent 16.8%

Pant size 32

Measurements:

Chest 39.25in

Shoulder 47.5in

Neck 15.25in

Biceps 14.75in

Forearm 11in

Waist 35.75in

Hips 35.25in

Thighs 22.5n

Calves 17in

Here are some side by side shots

Can anybody say loose skin? Atleast I am 80ish pounds lighter

I year ago today I finished my first challenge and want to compare it to my current progress.

Untucked gut

3-6-2010 173 lbs 15.2% body fat                               3-4-2011 177 lbs 16.8% body fat

Hey Bryan,

Saw your Halloween costume inspiration and wanted to chime in that I have a female Han Solo costume in the works to keep me inspired to stay trim :D

Oh Bryan!

You made me laugh! Thanks!

I mean the picture in which you are looking at the skin in your belly! So funny!

You are making great progress, keep it up!

Shoshie - Nice costume idea!

MyDecade - I was not trying to be funny but it is my personality showing through. Thanks!

what an awesome look thru the years at your pics.  It's like it went from fat party guy to more mature in shape guy.  That last one doesn't even look like the same guy from 7 years ago!

Week 1 to 8 Progress - C3

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I was in a goofy mood...

Chest:
Decline Press (Plate Loaded)

12X180
10X230
8X250
6X275
12X230
Cable Flys

12X145

Shoulders:
Side Raises (Dumbbell)


12X30
10X40
8X50
6X60
12X40
(Shoulder Shrugs)

12X110

Back:
Low Row

12X180
10X200
8X220
6X240
12X200
High Row

12X180

Biceps:
Preacher Curl (Machine)

12X50
10X60
8X70
6X75
12X55
Hammer Curls (Alternating)

12X30(each hand)

Triceps:
Cable Pulldown (Rope attachment)


12X100
10X120
8X140
6X160
12X120
Seated Tricep Extension

12X70

C3 Final Pics

Starting C4 8/8/2011 and I am excited!

Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest 5K 9-24-2011

Great work Bryan and very interesting stats to go with it. Your are definately moving forward in your efforts and the results in the photos show that as well.