Looking to shed a small man

So had some blood pressure issues, it wasnt dropping like it should. I have spoken to a doc and am on Meds now.

Still getting stronger every time I go in, Only thing I'm staying the same on is the damn smith machine. I dunno why But I hate that thing


Weight-wise, kg's are staying around the same, But I am noticing a difference in the mirror and cms. My wife asked me the other day when I get traps. Told her I got them at the Gun store (while flexing). She just went to bed and said my jokes suck

amazing how putting on muscle can do for your confidence. well done, keep it going !

Ok, so after struggling a bit to shed, going back to 190 at one point..... We figured out I am a dumbass

I was skipping a few things and not tracking all my food. Thankfully my coach didnt kak on me and helped me out. we went through everything and turns out i was missing quite a bit,

anyways, this morning I was 1 shart short of a 180.0.. tomorrow i break into the 170's!

Plus sides, Leg press, Im on 260kg's for 15-20 reps,
Squat form has improved drastically
hammer curls , db curls and fly's have all doubled in weight

Im able to do a full 15minutes on that god awful Elliptical machine before taking a 1-2min break. Heart rate constantly between 125-140

Blood pressure is into the mid to high 140's, down from 180 about a month ago,
Sugar levels have dropped from 6.5 to an average 5.3 (fasted, testing every 2-3 day)


Overall, I cant believe the changes, Im nearly 35kg's down from my heaviest, With it just getting easier.

We have cut carbs quite a bit, BUT there is still flexibility. Im still having to think hard on how to fill out the macro's, but everyday I get a new idea and not once have i had to eat dry chicken and brocolli. Im loving life!


Empire, Words cant express how much this has helped. You are a legend man

Shitting clients out for not complying to a diet is never going to workout. Long term compliance is where we need to be, and if you feel you can't be honest when you have slipped up is going to make you not want to give feedback and can progress to all out binges and that's going to be worse off.

We are working on a 3 hour diet, your calorie requirement for the next 3 hours. If you aren't going to be massively active, then calorie requirements are not going to be massively needed. Blood sugar and BP being down for long term health is the main game and it's great to see we are on the progress train after a few hiccups.

The strength increase over the long term is going to be the massive make or break point. The more strength in the hypertrophy range means more muscle growth, and long term if we get you to gain 10 to 20kgs of muscle, means that your caloric requirements to maintain that muscle is going to be drastically higher too!

Keep up the hard work and let's get to that next milestone of 170!

Hi Obelix,

Give us an update there brother

Hey man! thanks for remembering me

Im still not into the 170's, BUT weight is staying stable and im feeling strong like a bull.
1 arm rows went up to 45's this morning, DB chest press back to 40's, Leg pressing 300's again without pooping myself

Cardio still sucks big ol donkey balls. But hey it makes me skinny. Wifes complimenting me alot more on shoulders and traps. Chest is coming in. Need to get rid of the gut and lower titties but they are shrinking.

Going to up the test this wednesday a bit, not much but its a small change.
Wife has started gymming with me now. We moved the routines around abit to work with my office schedule and enable her to get her butt there too. Nice to have someone motivate me and Im able to motivate her. Overall my life has changed so much since last year october. Joinging this forum and chatting to you all has really been a big positive.
Still chatting daily to my coach, even though his province is washing away. Keeps me going and keeps me going strong!

I think we are almost at the perfect balance of cravings/diet/lifestyle now. Overall im really really happy and positive.

Glad to hear it! Keep it up brother, I'm really happy to read about all the progress you've made and seeing how your life has turned around. Document everything, keep those progress photos and post them on here some time

I have some progress pics, Im not photogenic like you guys

I will take some tonight again and post original vs now, I personally dont see much diff in the pics, But Im also used to seeing what i look like


I will curse you all with the evidence soon

Ok, So once again, I cant see much diff with the pictures. But we still gonna post them

Hide your kids, Hide your wives. Those with sensitive stomachs leave now


First pics are from 28November 2021

This was taken last night 17/04/2022





Remember kids, You can be anything you want to be, Even a before photo model or a warning to the youth

You say you don't see much difference, but the fat loss is there and drastic over a short space of time, big place that noticed number 1 is the lower back and love handles and the girth of your hips front to back, the reduction of arm width is next, also the amount your stomach protrudes out past your chest is drastically reduced. Width of shoulders has come down too. Legs have improved aswell.

So just an update for all the guys here that said obelix didn't need so many calories and carbs and blah blah blah..

We systematically pulled down calories week on week, which initiated a weight drop however, even though food volume was high, compliance and recovery was an issue. Some untracked items where had, so what we did is flipped the switch, increased calories back up and hey, compliance went up but so did strength and recovery.

This is a big thing. Obelix is a big guy, and the main focus whilst loosing weight and body fat is also gaining strength, we have had to look at this long term as when we push things too low, it's hard to stick to and that means the diet is failing.

I'm extremely proud of what he is doing and even what he has gotten his wife to do allowing them both to live a healthier life style. With the help of lesdoctor too, we have gotten his fasting blood glucose down drastically even when eating large amounts of carbs daily.

Blood pressure is in check too, and he is Making progress with weights daily, he has not complained about doing the work other than recovery issues which would manifest into injury so had to pull back a little with certain things exercise wise. I get in daily feedback and he is dedicated to the goal, strength wise he is still climbing up and soon when strength is better, things like squats will be easier.

Thanks man,

Honestly it sucks looking at those pics, I have to face what the last 10+ years of "living the good life" have done to me.

I had pics open next to each other after posting this and yeah, I can see a difference. Its not a day and night difference, but there is some. Once the love handles and lower titties go, I think I will be looking alot better.

Couldnt have done it without you Empire, you are a legend man

Obelix, mate... That is a massive difference. And as Empire says, in a short space of time. Well done to you and Empire. Glad too your missus has joined you on your journey. This will make things so much easier for you and the benefits for you both short and long term are huge.
To you sir, I doff my hat!

Empire made it easier to see the differences,

30kg. well fucken done...

where the DNP at doe. ur in dire need of stimulants xD

whats ur BP now also ? did it drop ?

also try and get ur fasted Blood Glucose for us daily and then average it. so that we know if insulin resistance may be the case.