Thanks dude...you look great too! I'd love to see what you can accomplish around my weight (5'9", 170-ish in that pic)
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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Thanks dude...you look great too! I'd love to see what you can accomplish around my weight (5'9", 170-ish in that pic)
Dude, you look like Brad Pitt from Troy and Fight Club combined to form some kind of Mecha version.
Oh and yes, my son has perfect ATG squats. That son of a bitch.
I was wondering if anyone would notice that.
Lol, subliminal shit right there
Dude, we should push for a top 3 and declare #2 the winner. I have a very good source who says the judge is on the "take."
If MK declares himself the true winner there's going to be an uprising in here
That's what I'm saying!! He already hinted at it.
We already have to deal with mdsfx not posting a true selfie and FE throwing his model face in the mix. It's an uphill battle my friend.
This is like FIFA level of rigging.
Everyone looking terrific. Bum especially, my goodness dude, aesthetically just on such a high tier.
I just want to point out here that everyone looking good has diet on lock. If you want to look amazing, you need to eat right and have diet dialed in. There is no ifs, ands or buts about it.
I just want to point out here that everyone looking good has diet on lock. If you want to look amazing, you need to eat right and have diet dialed in. There is no ifs, ands or buts about it.
Update: just told my wife the whole story. After laughing her as off she looked through the pics. Then I heard an "Ooooo" when I got to Bum's pic. So... Bum won in my household. Needless to say, I'm hitting the gym extra hard tomorrow lol
If I knew how to hide a link until quoted, I would show you a pic of who was complimenting you
Thank you both (and Mike's wife) very much...I really appreciate it!
Okay, posts consolidated for easier judging.
We have here the former
GAF champion, mdsfx aka "Jelly"
Next up, we have the hair model/pro wrestler, Falling Edge
This one might deserve an NSFW tag due to exposed beaver, Cooter
Now, we have BumRush, with no bum visible.
This sour kraut is so hot, you could call him Kimchi. Sphinx
This next guy is everything you wish you could be at 25 despite being a father at 42 years, Szu
Oblivion needs no photoshop with mdsfx filter to look this good
Finally, we have the majestic mkenyon in his natural state
Decision (and commentary) to follow.
We have here the former
"average"
Next up, we have the hair model/pro wrestler, Falling Edge
This one might deserve an NSFW tag due to exposed beaver, Cooter
also Cooter, have you never heard of imgur? you're hosting pics like it's 2002 with this shit
Now, we have BumRush, with no bum visible.
This sour kraut is so hot, you could call him Kimchi. Sphinx
This next guy is everything you wish you could be at 25 despite being a father at 42 years, Szu
Oblivion needs no photoshop with mdsfx filter to look this good
Finally, we have the majestic mkenyon in his natural state
Decision (and commentary) to follow.
Freeza Under The Shower
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If I knew how to hide a link until quoted, I would show you a pic of who was complimenting you
ahem. Quote this post.
That said, this context is extremely biased. I call hax.
mdsfx
Member
Yaaasssss! Knew it! Good work bum!
Thank you Mrs. MKenyon (and congrats on having great taste)! I feel like I caught a break with Cooter going comical and not picking his best pose, lighting, etc. but I'm sure he'll be out for blood in next year's comp.
Honestly, I know this was fun and games but I wouldn't have made a fraction of the progress I've made in the last few years without this community. This place taught me that you can be a great husband and dad and work a full time job...while still staying in good shape.
Lol, without even reading this I wrote the same thing.
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Okay, back to our regularly scheduled Fitness discussion buds.
haha. You deserve it man!
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But Mrs. MK? Maybe I can substitute for this one?
Or possibly this one?
Maybe you prefer more creative poses? It's too late isn't it? nooooooo what did I do?? I'll be losing sleep over this for many many nights...
With how excited she was, I doubt you'll be the only one losing sleep.
FallingEdge
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LMAO! I was 5'10 180 in those pics. Right now I'm closer to 185. Maybe a hair under.
I'm not one for moral victories but I'll take it!
"I can't wait for next year" -Mrs mkenyon
Kid you not, she even asked how to make a GAF account and if women are allowed in the fitness thread.
Seriously, best community on GAF.
Prob be a year by the time the account is approved.
You're at a good age. I wish I had this community when I was 22. Pay attention here, work out smart, eat right and you'll achieve a ton.
As for your question...years. The first year I made a ton of progress and I've been tweaking and sculpting for years since.
I feel like I have a good sense of what I'm doing. Squats, bench, OHP, DL are starting to feel pretty natural. Focusing in on pull-ups and variations and a little extra bis and tris. Diet and macros, bulking and cutting, all that stuff makes plenty of sense and is easy to follow through on. The only mystery to me right now is abs and how to work them properly.
mdsfx
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This is 100% true for me as well. Diet and squats changed everything lol
Slept 15.5 hours, ate my usual meal of 1400 calories and also some left over kebob. Going to pull a 24 hour day (im 16 hours in already) and feel pretty strong still. Hopefully a good day at the gym after all that rest but i'll have been awake for nearly 22 hours by the time i hit the gym. We'll see how it goes.
DoktorEvil
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I'm 25 going on 40 and I would like to get my body to where you guys have yours.
I might harass you specifically for FitGAF advice Bum. It helps that you're a Mets fan(presumably living in NY?) too, so we can whine about Free Agency and bullshit about baseball.
Bananas or foods high in potassium work wonders
Absolutely, dude. PM me if you ever have any questions or ask them in here if they're general...I'd love to help
I've only told a few people here but I'm starting a blog/website about nutrition/lifting/IF etc. It's been a dream of mine for years though I know it's kinda trendy nowadays I guess. Anyway I don't care. I like to write about this stuff so I'll do it. I'll get it up and running as soon as I can decide on the name
Anyway I just finished a rough draft of my first post and it came to around 1500 words. It's about how much protein a lifter needs and it's titled "Why you should eat less protein" (or something similar). Don't know if it's any good but it's only the first one so I guess I need to give myself time. And I wrote it pretty fast. All the stuff just poured out of my head. Still need to get someone to read it before putting it online..
I'm still open to suggestions
Anyway I just finished a rough draft of my first post and it came to around 1500 words. It's about how much protein a lifter needs and it's titled "Why you should eat less protein" (or something similar). Don't know if it's any good but it's only the first one so I guess I need to give myself time. And I wrote it pretty fast. All the stuff just poured out of my head. Still need to get someone to read it before putting it online..
Great topic for an article! Looking forward to it.I've only told a few people here but I'm starting a blog/website about nutrition/lifting/IF etc. It's been a dream of mine for years though I know it's kinda trendy nowadays I guess. Anyway I don't care. I like to write about this stuff so I'll do it. I'll get it up and running as soon as I can decide on the nameI'm still open to suggestions
Anyway I just finished a rough draft of my first post and it came to around 1500 words. It's about how much protein a lifter needs and it's titled "Why you should eat less protein" (or something similar). Don't know if it's any good but it's only the first one so I guess I need to give myself time. And I wrote it pretty fast. All the stuff just poured out of my head. Still need to get someone to read it before putting it online..
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