SeaSiren Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Yay Richard! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 http://www.godfist.com/chrysander/thank.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Sorry, I'm a bit camera shy, don't have any handy before pics. I took this one a couple of weekends ago after losing about 7 pounds in a week of being sick. Not too bad for a sickly powerlifter I guess. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/michaelhobson/Me001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerm Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Here are some before and after pics, though the after pics are from 5 months ago, and I have gained at least 10 lb since then. This before pic was just over a year ago, when I had first started working out, and this was after I had gained a good amount of weight I used to be really really skinny. http://www.astepabovesigns.com/veganfitness/oldfront.jpg http://www.astepabovesigns.com/veganfitness/tfrontone7_05.jpghttp://www.astepabovesigns.com/veganfitness/tback7_05.jpg Since the more recent photos I have gained a decent amount of muscle in my triceps, shoulders and chest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Those are huge gains Tyler! It looks like your workouts made more tattoos sprout out too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hey guys, This is me when I had just arrived in Germany 3 months ago. Weedy! http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/4931/picture2669um.jpg Here are a couple of photos I took last week: http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/5246/guitar7ev.jpg http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/4999/sculpted16lw.jpg http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/9788/sculpted28cb.jpg http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/1323/sculpted37jp.jpg I'm happy with my progress but I know I need to eat more and build more mass!! All the best,Gorilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 You look in great shape!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Don't really think my photos should be in the bodybuilding section (more powerlifting/bulking), but it seemed the most appropriate thread so here they are. Please excuse the dodgy 'poses'. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/briancuninghame/brian-3.jpgthe above one was taken a few days after becoming vegan, in nov 2003 http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/briancuninghame/brian-2.jpghttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/briancuninghame/P1080002_edited.jpghttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/briancuninghame/P1080001_edited.jpghttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/briancuninghame/P1080003_edited.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Buzz, dude, don't get me wrong but i think you might take bulking a bit too seriously But it's awesome to gain strength, and if you're happy with it, great! Maybe readjust the diet a bit so that strength gains match weight gains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Daywalker - it's cool, I am happy for any input. Generally when I gain weight I gain strength, which is one of the reasons for bulking most of the time. For me it seems to be excess calories that equate to strength gains, rather than excess protein. Would you suggest that I limit fat/calorie intake and just keep protein high? I have tried this before and seem to just lose strength, although only a very small amount. Would you suggest cardio to keep bodyfat a bit lower. Again, I would lose a bit of strength but would still do it if it is the right thing to do in the long term. Remember my goals are only powerlifting oriented. Not to compete, but purely to continue getting stronger and bigger. Regards,Buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 in the general interests of your health it would be beneficial to not be so fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 You seem to be doing a solid job of bulking up. I think you can incorporate some cardio into it as well. I enjoy bulking up and I'll be doing it again soon. I still continue to train about the same, I just eat A LOT more I'd hit the weights hard, still do some sort of cardio, eat a lot, rest a lot, and you can get super strong and super fit at the same time. Thanks for posting the pics. All the best, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I don't think that the little bodyfat you have will impair your health dramatically (it's not that much fat, it only looks much. It's mainly your neck and hips. Everyone has an individual distribution of bodyfat). Daywalker - it's cool, I am happy for any input. Generally when I gain weight I gain strength, which is one of the reasons for bulking most of the time. For me it seems to be excess calories that equate to strength gains, rather than excess protein.As i said, you choose your priorities I think you looked great on your before pictures (healthy and fit) - but when you're happier with your strength, don't think twice about it. Would you suggest that I limit fat/calorie intake and just keep protein high? I have tried this before and seem to just lose strength, although only a very small amount. Would you suggest cardio to keep bodyfat a bit lower.Cardio is one way. It shouldn't really impair your strength. Seperate from strength sessions, though.Another way would be carb cutoff at 6 pm on workout-free days. After a workout carbs are ok. Strength is mainly fueled by carbs, so i'd indeed suggest to maintain or even up your protein (depending on how much you get at the moment) and cut fat intake a bit, so that you consume less calories in total. Don't cut carbs before 6pm - only cut sugars and refined carbs. Don't make drastic changes all at once. Make one change (for example, start with cardio OR carb cutoff) and see where it gets you, then make another after 1-2 weeks.When you train properly and keep protein up, you shouldn't lose any muscle at all, and only a little strength in the beginning if any. Carbs to the plenty before 6 pm, cardio days, no refined carbs, less fat (if you eat lots at the moment), high quality foods (natural foods, not processed), high protein (1-1.5g/kg bodyweight). Cheers,Daywalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Thanks for the advice Daywalker, Rob and Jza... I think you looked great on your before pictures (healthy and fit) - but when you're happier with your strength, don't think twice about it.Thanks! Yeah, I kind of like the way I looked back then too. Better tan as well I guess I maybe need to find a balance. My diet is generally good I would say, like pretty much no processed foods, and 95% organic, but my fat intake is pretty high, so maybe I will limit it a bit, at least for a while. With carbs, when you say after a workout are ok, does this mean refined too? or stay away from them completely? As I don't get home from work until about 6.30 I usually have big carb meal around 7, like rice/quinoa with veg/tofu, which i would not like to cut out too much. Why are carbs at night bad? Protein intake is probably about 150g per day, at 90kg bodyweight, so is fine i guess. Thanks again for the advice, Buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 dont listen to them bri!!! they will turn you into a bodybuilder and then who will i have to train with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 dont listen to them bri!!! they will turn you into a bodybuilder and then who will i have to train with! I'm not trying to turn anybody into anything But i think it's not necessary to build up fat in order to get stronger, you CAN limit the amount of pudge you gain while bulking. Only it takes a little discipline in the kitchen, which is why many strongmen/powerlifters are fat But look at Mariusz Pudzianowski* - he's the World's Strongest Man and he is NOT fat! He as an awesome physique! I like that he kicks the fat asses of other strongmen Also, there are great powerlifters and weightlifters who have great physiques and still lift at the top. There really is no excuse for being fat other than you like food too much * pics:http://www.bbszene.de/board/viewtopic.php4?t=124669 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 dont listen to them bri!!! they will turn you into a bodybuilder and then who will i have to train with! But we can go jogging together, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarz Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hey Gorilla, You have an excellent physique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarz Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Buzz - from your avatar on Vegan Fitness you are a handsome bloke. No offence meant here mate, but carrying so much weight doesn't suit you. As Daywalker said though, if your strength goals are more important to you than your appearance, keep bulking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 seeing as all you bodybuilding types are being mean, i feel the need to defend ole buzz! bri - i think you looked incredibly thin in your 'before' photos. you had pencil legs and looked starved! like me, before i started bulking! fair enough, your carrying a bit of extra fat now, but you look solid and powerful. plus you have gotten so so much stronger - i remember training with you not at all long ago and your bench max was in the 80'skg. now its over a 100kg and getting stronger and stronger. alex - of course you dont need to get fat to get strong, but using pudzianowski as an example is not entirely accurate. he is a total freak of nature. virtually no other strongman is as cut as that. there is a reason why the strongest men are usually reasoanbly fat. in order to maximise your potential, you have eat as much as possible, in order to gain the most mass (mass not defining strnegth but being vital for it). of all the strongmen i have seen, really only mariusz and kazmaier are cut. all the rest have that extra fat. this is what im aiming for: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/bob280784/wsm10.jpg magnus samuelson jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hey Gorilla, You have an excellent physique. Hey Tarz. Thanks man. Respect to your 8 pack too! Keep it up : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I was going to start a "befor and after" photo thread, but it looks like we already have one. I may start a new one for the photos section, but feel free to add photos here too. Thta is one thing that seems to inspire many, seeing before and after photos of vegan athletes. Shock and awe -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptomancer Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 http://www.webontario.com/fighting/goldberg/bill_goldberg.jpg This is pretty close to what I would hope to look like one day, but slightly bigger arms. NOTE: I don't know much about wreselting, but I did hear that this guy was a vegetarian, does anyone know if thats true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I agree that's a buff physique. Do you know his name? I guess not. Me neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormicaLinoleum Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Bill Goldberg. Not that I know anything about wrestling at all--I just went to "view image" and saw that the picture is bill_goldberg.jpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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