2.5 year progression shots

[mikey k]

Originally Posted by BiggerGuns=LongerDrives

Ah, yes, the premature graying is making you look older. Shave it buddy! LOL!

Where's the back shots?
I'd say your traps grew the largest in that timeframe too by the way.

having a hard time posting the back progression shot, it's a pdf and won't post. trying to convert it, will post when/if i can.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by mikey k

having a hard time posting the back progression shot, it's a pdf and won't post. trying to convert it, will post when/if i can.

If you have Microsoft Paintbrush, then just copy your whole desktop page, then paste it into Paintbrush and then box and crop out only the pic and now open another Paintbrush screen and throw the pasted pic in there.
The reason is Paintbrush will allow you to convert it to a JPEG file

[ambientdeath]

Originally Posted by mikey k

having a hard time posting the back progression shot, it's a pdf and won't post. trying to convert it, will post when/if i can.

If you have Adobe Acrobat just open the PDF in that and save as a JPEG. I have Acrobat Pro but I'm pretty sure you can save as JPEG in the free/basic version too.

I think you should be proud of your gains. You are in your 40's and are in excellent shape. The toughest part is applying what you learn for long term goals and staying consistent and you did it!

If you're interested in gaining some overall size, add some more calories on WO days like people above me have said.

Looking forward to seeing your back development

[BigMikeD]

Im still sticking with my original suggestion of a good nights sleep...

But that being said,

its obvious that you have put on some good size, especially in you're traps and shoulders.

TBQH with you, i think the best test of you're progress would be to just look around at the other 43 year olds that you know... i bet they all hate you!

[hrpiii]

I'm 41..and I think you have done a hell of a job. Your waist looks leaner, the abs are more prominant, the definition is sharper, the shoulders have some size on them. Keep on truckin' man, you are doing fine.

I'm too shy to post my pics

[musclesntx]

Originally Posted by BigMikeD

Im still sticking with my original suggestion of a good nights sleep...

LOL@BigMikeD

[vassille]

Originally Posted by mikey k

my trainer did a cool compilation of shots he's taken of me since July 05 when I'm committed myself to really making a change. am now at 183lbs, heaviest I've ever been, in middle of a bulk that I may take to 190 if i can keep the bodyfat in check. would appreciate comments/thoughts, etc.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1197806523

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...1&d=1197806553

Definitely you made some nice progress to your upper body. Keep on pumping iron and share your routine etc if you don't mind

[mikey k]

Originally Posted by BigMikeD

Im still sticking with my original suggestion of a good nights sleep...

But that being said,

its obvious that you have put on some good size, especially in you're traps and shoulders.

TBQH with you, i think the best test of you're progress would be to just look around at the other 43 year olds that you know... i bet they all hate you!

Am taking your advice, lots of sleep over this holiday break, done me a world of good. And yeah--I get quite a bit of ****/compliments, depending, on folks both older (and younger) than me--I'm pretty obsessive about this stuff, and super careful about my eating (plus I eat a huge amount), so it's pretty obvious to most folks how into training i am.

Originally Posted by hrpiii

I'm 41..and I think you have done a hell of a job. Your waist looks leaner, the abs are more prominant, the definition is sharper, the shoulders have some size on them. Keep on truckin' man, you are doing fine.

thanks so much--looking for lots more progress in months to come.

I'm too shy to post my pics

Originally Posted by vassille

Definitely you made some nice progress to your upper body. Keep on pumping iron and share your routine etc if you don't mind

have been working my legs aggressively in recent months, but no doubt that my new years resolution is to bring em up by summer. As for my routine--chest, legs, arms, back get their own day, usually have one full body workout as well, one day off, one day running--and 20-30 mins cardio 3x week before weights as well.

i've got a lot of my workouts saved as pdfs, happy to share with anyone interested, pm me if so. thanks again. -- mike

[drugsarebad...hummmkayy]

lookin cut!!!

2.5years is a long time though

[lee thompson]

great pics,i think you have done a great job,a bit more mass wouldnt go amiss but you have clearly worked hard.

[mikey k]

Originally Posted by lee thompson

great pics,i think you have done a great job,a bit more mass wouldnt go amiss but you have clearly worked hard.

so, just completed my bulk, up to 189 lbs, aiming to cut to 180 at 10% or lower if I can get there. In the meantime, my lifts are up significantly, got 300lbs on flat bench 4x, and got 325 1x. anyhow, here's new pix - all comments appreciated.

mike

[ambientdeath]

Your bulk did you A LOT of help man. Much better! Congrats!

[Gill]

My god man. Super impressive.

Damn, now I'm excited about bulking again and I have another month of cutting to go!

[lee thompson]

good stuff,very well done.

[mikey k]

Originally Posted by ambientdeath

Your bulk did you A LOT of help man. Much better! Congrats!

Thanks guys--have started cutting and have to watch it, I already lost more weight than I wanted to, adjusting my diet accordingly. Will update with pix probly in around 8 weeks to show how I'm doing.

thanks again--Mike