Turbulence Training
Transformation Contest 2011...

Gerry Drops Almost 15 Pounds and 5 Inches from His Waist in 6 Weeks

I've been overweight for the last 15 or so years and it somehow just crept up on me. In September 2010, I got weighed at the doctor and was shocked to see that I was at my heaviest weight ever in my life (207lb). I didn't want to be that guy anymore.

My wife's stationary bike gathering dust in a corner but I didn't relish the idea of long hours of cardio so I searched for bodyweight exercises on the internet and found Turbulence Training. I got the TT For Fat Loss program, joined the forum and started with the introductory and beginner programs. Having no equipment wasn't going to stop me. I substituted bodyweight exercises for the ones that needed dumbbells and although I dropped a little weight and felt fitter than I had in years, there wasn't much of a visible
difference.

After a holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I returned to Australia on 1 November weighing 204lb and that's when I decided to make changes in mydiet. I started by following Joel Marion's Cheat Your Way Thin program and subsequently switched to the Slow Carb diet. Craig's saying that you can't out-train a bad diet proved to be right and the weight started dropping off immediately. When I posted photos on the forum showing my changes in 4 weeks, someone suggested I enter the transformation contest and here I am.

I entered the 10th Transformation Content on Jan 2 with the following statistics (my current measurements are in brackets):

Mass: 185 lb (now 170.4 lb)

In inches (current)
Neck 16 (16)
Shoulder 49 (47.25)
Chest 42.5 (42)
Waist around navel 37 (32)
Waist (where I wear my belt) 35 (32)

Right Arm
Upper 14 (14)

Right Leg
Upper 23 (23)
Lower 15 (15)
Workouts so far: TT2K6 and TT2K5

My cholesterol levels have dropped from being high to well within the normal range for the first time since I started measuring it 12 years ago and I'm definitely looking and feeling better than I have in years! I can actually see my abs for the first time in my life (without having to use my imagination) and I'm swapping the barrel for a six pack.

I am well on my way to achieving the 12 week goals I set for myself: Lose about 26 lbs in 12 weeks I've already lost 14.6lb in 6 weeks Waist around the navel down from 37 to 32 inches (I now have a waist of 32
inches).

Stretch Targets
Shoulders increased by 1 inch (I'm not sure the original measurement was taken correctly since I didn't have a myotape then but will still aim for
this) Waist down to 31 inches (well within reach in the next 6 weeks)

I still have some way to go and can't wait to see where I will be at the 12 week mark. I've had to buy a new wardrobe since the old clothes were just too loose fitting t-shirts are now baggy and even the four week old jeans that were tight when I bought them are way too big around the waist (I've only had a chance to wear these once)!

My physical changes so far have already inspired several people (including my sister) to start exercising and eating better. I've explained the importance of nutrition to them and asked them to sign up for Turbulence Training since the programs produce definite results in a short time. Also, the support from Craig and the forum members is invaluable. It's a wonderful feeling to have enabled people to make positive changes in their life.

I used to think that there was something unique about my body and that
weight loss and fitness programs only worked for others. Now I realise
there's nothing special about my body and that's a good thing! One of my friends actually commented that she was always sceptical about the "before" and "after" photos shown in a lot of advertising but having seen my results so far, she was convinced. The great part is that I'm only at the beginning of this journey and there is so much more to come!

I am incredibly grateful to Craig for the programs and advice and also to the members of the forum for all their support throughout this process.
You've supported me in the challenges I've faced, indulged me when you didn't really need to and set me straight when I needed it. I really couldn't have gotten this far without all of you. Thank you and here's to the remaining six weeks!