They say that middle age creeps up on you. Well, so does middle age spread! Before you know it, you’re forty something, Fat and Fading.
Well today’s my 47th birthday, and I’m proud to say I’m no longer fat.
After a health scare last year I realised it was a wakeup call and decided to focus on my fitness.
I’ve lost 10lbs of fat and have increased my muscle mass with 5lbs extra, this is a net loss of 5lbs weight, although I’m less concerned about net weight and more focused on fat loss.
The Turbulence Training Transformation Contests have helped me to achieve this with time bound goals, effective programs, motivation and social support.
I’ve not done anything special with my nutrition, such as fasting, although I did introduce some protein shakes and pre-workout energy shakes to assist me. I must admit to the occasional late night snacking, otherwise I could have achieved even better results.
I also discovered TT Workout Finishers, which have helped target specific areas.
The TT programs I used were:
- TT Buff Guys July 2011
- TT Meatheads Jan 2012
My before and after series of photos show my loss of belly fat, plus increased arm size and shoulders and a more sculpted back. Other benefits include; thinner thighs, loss of double chin (thinner neck) plus a bigger chest, although I do think that is due to my improved back musculature. I also feel much fitter and don’t get breathless when working out or carrying out any physical activity.
My stats are as follows:
Before
- Chest: 42.5”
- Belly: 41.5”
- Waist: 39.2”
- Hips: 41.2”
- Bicep: 13.5”
- Thigh: 25.2”
- Calf: 17”
- Neck: 16.2”
- Weight: 13st 11lb (193lbs)
- Body Fat %: 26.1%
- Fat Mass: 3st 8.4lbs (50.4lbs)
- BMI: 30.2
- Lean Body Mass: 10st 2.6lbs (142.6lbs)
After
- Chest: 44” (+1.5”)
- Belly: 38.5” (-3”)
- Waist: 38” (-1.2”)
- Hips: 40” -1.2”)
- Bicep: 15” (+1.5”)
- Thigh: 24” (-1.2”)
- Calf: 17” (no change)
- Neck: 15.8” (-0.6”)
- Weight: 13st 6lbs (188lbs) (-5lbs)
- Body Fat %: 20.5%
- Fat Mass: 2st 12.4lbs (40.4lbs) (-10lbs)
- BMI: 27.5
- Lean Body Mass: 10st 7.6lbs (147.6lbs) (+5lbs)
So,
- Fat loss = -10lbs (-5.6%)
- Lean body mass = +5lbs
- BMI = -2.7
Great results I’ll continue using Turbulence Training to build on these results and lose my belly for good.
