For all the men out there asking about muscle gain post GBS*pics of me at 200lbs* - ThinnerTimes

porshh951 · 11-30-2007, 12:10 PM

I struggled where to put this. I thought about putting it in the men only section. Since this thread is strickly male. However I thought casual male guests that are interested in exercise and weight training may be more inclined to search this section.

This thread is for us. The big guys. Guys who used our size on a daily basis and didn't even really know it. We loose all this darn weight and ALL of our strength go's with it. We find out alot of us just used our sheer size to move things around. We tend to find out upper bodies very weak once we hit goal. I know I did. I was kinda disgusted with how weak and small I had become.

Don't get me wrong. I loved being thin but, I loved having that "presense" when you walk into a room that I used to have and now I don't. Also women like big strong men that make them feel safe. So here I was early august a few weeks out from plastics dying to get started and didn't honestly know what was possible.

I got cleared from my doc for heavy workouts about a month out and started. Its now been about 3 months. If you guys remember I was really struggling to put on weight so I turned to peanut butter(stuffs like 100cals a tablespoon) and just ate it all the time. I've posted my workout in the biggest loser workout challenge thread but, i'll cross post it here in a sec.

I don't know how far I wanna take this. I've kinda gotten away from running and into lifting(even though I still jog 20 a week). I think it'd be cool to be 210-215lbs at 9-10%. I guess we will see. To all you guys out there especially the ones who liked being big you can do this. Just cause you had GBS surgery doesn't make your body any different. Muscle/fat/carbs/lifting its all the same.

Here are some shots of my body for refference. I also took one fun pic of me holding one of my dumbells. I will be using this thread to talk specfics about working out and building a body from start to finish. Legs/arms/chest/back/shoulders all will eventually be discussed.

porshh951 · 12-06-2007, 12:02 AM

I got a question asking about shoulders yesterday and im going to start posting specific exercises i've used to build this body. I will be updating this thread with specific exercises that are quick/easy to do and are very basic in nature. You don't need to be a body building pro in order to have a great body. Expect more updates as I receive various emails. I hope this helps some of you.

Dumbell Protraction*
Lie on a bench and hold a dumbell with a neutral grip(palm facing the center of your body),your arm straight up and in line with the side of your chest. Keeping in your elbow locked, push the weight farther up towards the ceiling by lifting your should blade off the bench as high as you can. Then lower it. Complete a set of 12 to 15 reps with each arm, then do a second set this time pushing your arm up and back about a 105degree angle(your biceps muscle should be against your ear).
Front raise lateral lift*
Hold a dumbell at your side palm facing your thigh. Keeping your shoulder blade down, raise the weight in front of you in a arc until its overhead(DO NOT ARCH YOUR BACK!). Then rotate your arm so your palm faces forward, and lower the weight to your side. Finish the set with that arm, then repeat with your other arm. DO sets of 6 to 8 reps.
Dip-Station reverse shrug*
Grab the parallel bars of a dip station and lift yourself so your arms are straight and your elbows are locked. Without changing your arm position, press your shoulders downward releative to your torso, to lift your body slightly(in other words shurg your shoulders downward instead of up). Pause, then return to the starting position and repeat. Perform two sets of 10 to 12 reps.

The great thing about the dips are you can do them anywhere. I literally sit at my desk and use the arms of the chair and push my body up and down. Literally working out right at work. I also keep a dumbell next to my desk at all times doing curls/lifts/ect. You may not be able to find an hour to workout but, I bet you can find 10-15minutes here and there throughout the day and believe me that adds up and makes a difference.

Gina in NY · 12-06-2007, 06:41 PM

My darling - you're going on there! Love that quad - wish there was more light though. I don't want to start a pissing contest, but I may just have to post a few "favorite" spots as well.

We'll see!

TheJOE · 12-06-2007, 08:26 PM

John,

Thanks for posting this out here and keep up the good work. Looking good man.

porshh951 · 12-07-2007, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina in NY

My darling - you're going on there! Love that quad - wish there was more light though. I don't want to start a pissing contest, but I may just have to post a few "favorite" spots as well.

We'll see!

pissing contest? favorite spot? I dont quite follow. Sorry about the bad lightning. Its kinda hard to take pics when its just you.

chilmoe · 12-07-2007, 08:33 PM

pissing contest means hers is bigger than yours

come on Gina you KNOW we LOVE show and tell around here, post some pics girl!

good job John, looking good!

Gina in NY · 12-09-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by porshh951

pissing contest? favorite spot? I dont quite follow. Sorry about the bad lightning. Its kinda hard to take pics when its just you.

A pissing contest is when boys see who can piss the farthest in the snow - like, my dog is bigger than your dog stuff.

Only this would be, my shoulder defenition is sexier than yours!

As for spots - I'm just talking about the places on me that I like. That make me think - Go Gina!

Anytime you want someone to take photos of you - just fly on up here. I'm sure I could get some great ones.
Take care dear.

ladytonya · 12-09-2007, 07:08 PM

Yeah, Gina! Post some pictures! You've had that same avatar forever. I'm sure it's changed. I'd LOVE to see what those biking legs look like.

porshh951 · 12-10-2007, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina in NY

A pissing contest is when boys see who can piss the farthest in the snow - like, my dog is bigger than your dog stuff.

Ahh I never really did that

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gina in NY

Only this would be, my shoulder defenition is sexier than yours!

If you think you got it bring it! lol. No seriously

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Originally Posted by Gina in NY

As for spots - I'm just talking about the places on me that I like. That make me think - Go Gina!

If you are working on a specfic part of your body currently post up a couple of pics. I'd love to see them. After all thats all I did. It took 3 1/2 months to build but, I did it one body part at a time. I think thats the best way to train. It helped me stay focused and not get lost(its easy to get lost in the gym)

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Originally Posted by Gina in NY

Anytime you want someone to take photos of you - just fly on up here. I'm sure I could get some great ones.
Take care dear.

Uhhh Yes please...

porshh951 · 12-29-2007, 04:38 PM

Update on legs.

Standing squats-basicaly stand with legs shoulder width apart holding desired dumbell weight in hand. As you let your body fall keep your shoulders back and make sure your back is straight. If you would like the added benefits of building your forearms,tris,shoulders you can lift the dumbells outward as your body squats twisting them at full extension to face one another keeping them eye level.

Lunges-standing upright feet together. Taking long stride with right leg while keeping left planted. Toes must remain straight as well as back/shoulders. You can also hold dumbells while doing this as well. Retracting your right leg back to center position before alternating to the left. Make sure to keep your body upright and straight as proper form is important to prevent injury as well as see benefit.

Calf-raises- Lots of ways to do this but, the most simple is to stand upright holding desired dumbell weight or ankle weights and simply push up on the fronts of your feet picking up your heels and your body. I tighten the muscle group at full extension. I dont know weither or not that makes a difference or not, I just hered it does. If done right you wont have to do too many of them before you calves and legs will start to burn.

Running/jogging/walking-The benefits of which go waaay beyond building leg muscles and tone. If you even have just 20-30minutes to spare to walk fast or jog you are working multiple muscle groups/gaining cardiovascular strength/strengthning your heart/improving your lungs/promoting bloodflow to vital organs/ect/ect. I can't tell you just how good it is for you body if you spend just a hour walking everyday. You will feel better and look better.

Updated pic of my legs