My transformation starts on monday!

[niko777]

I'm gonna wait a few more weeks before posting new pics, Ohme123. But in the meantime, I can say that my arms are now officially 17.5" cold! I want to wait before posting new pics so you can see some real progress.

Take care,

Niko777

[niko777]

Hi guys, just a quick update.

Since my last update, I lost 7 pounds! So I now weight 213 pounds! I don't feel like I'm losing muscles, since everything is pretty much the same except my waist and my ass, lol. I think I'll wait until I weight 200 pounds to post pics, so it shouldn't take too long.

Take care guys,

Niko777

[1bigwoof]

Thanks for the update, niko....hope things are continuing to go well for you.

[niko777]

Thanks, man! Yeah, thinhs are continuing well for me, I don't lose weight super fast, but steadily. 12 pounds left until I am 200 lbs! When I go down to 200, I'll post new pics for sure. My biceps are still about 17.5" cold, sometimes a little under, sometimes a little above, depends on the day, lol. I know that I wrote earlier about a supplement I take, glycergrow, but I want to write it again: it gives good pumps, but you have to be able to control your "throwing up" reflex completely. Again this morning I almost threw up. So if you are thinking about a good pre-workout supp, maybe look elsewhere, guys, lol. I mean, it works, but throwing up in my bedroom should not be an option, lol...

Take care guys,

Niko777

[DragonKnight]

On the Glycergrow, I say try it with a pre-workout if you take one (Superpump, Jack3d, etc.) It definitely helps to mask the taste and make it more palatable.

[niko777]

Oh, thanks for the suggestion. I also read that you could take it with yogourt... but seriously, it's just gross to pop it into your mouth and swallow with liquid...

[niko777]

Hi guys,

Today is the big day, the wedding of my brother! I had anticipated I would be under 200 pounds by now, but this morning, I was 211. It's not that bad! I mean, at my heaviest, I have been 227 pounds or so, so I lost 16 pounds. Not bad, eh? I'll definitely get down to about 195 pounds soon, that's for sure. And my biceps are still about 17.5" cold, so it really is not that bad!

I went to try the tuxedo at the tailor shop one last time before taking it with me, and, well, it didn't go so well... It was decided that I would wear a size 44 long jacket, because, as the lady at the shop said, I have "a large, wide and long torso", lol. The first time I tried it, it fit well everywhere. However, when I tried it for the second time yesterday, the waist was way too big! I mean, when I tried it, my waist was about 40" and my chest was 44.5", so it was fitting nicely. But now, my waist is 37.5" and my chest still about 44.5", so it looks like the jacket is WAY too large at the waist, especially because the pants fit me nicely! I told the tailor, and she said it was perfect like that (meaning that she had no intention of adjusting it...) So yeah, I'm not gonna look awesome, but it's life, I guess.

Starting next week, I'll start a new workout and I'll give you updates on how it goes. One of my objectives is to be able to hammer curl 100 pounds dumbbells! The day I succeed, I'll be extatic for sure, hahaha.

Anyways, wish me good luck, I'm my brother's bestman and I must not screw up in front of a whole lot of people, hahaha.

Take care,

Niko777

[Brahma]

Originally Posted by niko777

One of my objectives is to be able to hammer curl 100 pounds dumbbells!

That is a fine goal, and one of mine as well. The other is to shoulder press 100 pound dumbbells as well.

I think I'll succeed.

[1bigwoof]

Congrats on the transformation, niko...sounds like you're moving in the direction you wanted. How did the wedding go? Did you bust outta any clothes with the new muscle? Hope all went well.

[niko777]

Yeah, everything went well, thanks for asking! However, I partied so hard that I'm actually sore, hahaha. I think I'm gonna take a break from the gym tomorrow. It had been a while since I danced so much and so hard, hahaha. I didn't bust any clothes, but I received compliments during the whole night, because apparently, I was "good looking", hihihi. Aaaaah, weddings are nice, aren't they? So yeah, tomorrow, I'm gonna rest and then come back to the gym harder than ever!

Take care,

Niko777

[niko777]

Hey guys,

I just wanted to know something. I am in my early twenties, and I'm not very hairy. However, in the last week, I started seeing dark hair sprout on my torso and my belly. Does this mean that I am having some kind of testosterone spurt, or what? Did this happen suddenly to you?

Thanks,

Niko777

[Aielyn]

It's probably just a natural change in body hair colour. It happens sometimes.

It's possible that there's a hormonal effect influencing it, but in your early twenties, it's not uncommon for hair to start coming in thicker and darker anyway, independently of testosterone. It might be something to do with finishing your growing period, and your body turning its resources to other things, or something - I'm just speculating, of course, here.

[niko777]

Thanks for your answer, Aielyn. Anyways, it's quite nice that I'm FINALLY getting hairier, lol. I'm just doing a quick update to say that I'm down to 209 ponds! Finally broke the 210 pounds barrier, yay! I feel like reaching the 200 pounds objective won't be easy, lol... Oh well, better get to it, right?

Take care,

Niko777

[niko777]

Hi guys, I took some measurements today again. (I just love it)

I'm 208 now, and my arms are 17.25" (lost some fat), my chest is 44" (lost some fat), and my waist is down to about 36.7/8", which is awesome for me! The bigger the difference between the waist and the chest, the better, right?

I'll post some pics when I'm down to 200 lbs!

Take care,

Niko777

[1bigwoof]

Originally Posted by niko777

The bigger the difference between the waist and the chest, the better, right?

Right on, Niko....get BEASTLY!!

[niko777]

Hi guys,

Just a quick update. I am now almost 206 pounds! I had to take the 2 last weeks off the gym for personnal reasons, but now I'm baaaack more serious than ever. At least, I have a physical job, and that coupled with a good diet is a big help.

Can't wait to post pics once I am 200 pounds!

Take care,

Niko777

[niko777]

And thanks, 1bigwoof, I'll get beastly fore sure! ;D

[msllover]

Very excited at all your progress Niko! Mazel Tov big guy!

[niko777]

Thanks, msllover! I'll wait a bit before weighting myself again, but I feel like I'm leaning down! And it shows when I where shirts that used to be tighter around the waist section, lol.

Take care,

Niko777

[niko777]

I guys,

So today, I put on my pants and felt they were way to big, I weighted myself and I now weight 202 pounds! I'm so happy about my progress. My arms are down to 16.75, but they feel really tighter than before. I mean, going from 227 pounds with 17.5" biceps to 202 pounds with 16.75" biceps is not that bad, right? Can't wait to be at 190 pounds!

Take care,

Niko777

[niko777]

200 pounds today, guys! And going down!

[1bigwoof]

Originally Posted by niko777

Can't wait to post pics once I am 200 pounds!

Sounds like it's picture time!!!

[niko777]

Yup, it is! I just have to take some pics and I'll post them.

[niko777]

Here I go:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6002461834/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6001915209/

And just for fun:

Before: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/5399173470/ (Fatass)

After: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6001961113/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6001960439/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6001957881/

Tell me what you think! I think I'll go down to about 185 pounds, but ripped, and then CLEAN bulk for the first time of my life, lol!

Take care,

Niko777

[arpeejay]

Good work! Nice build, great progress, and -- of course! -- I love the floppy hair!

Keep posting pix, please!

xoxo

Richard

[niko777]

Hahahaha, thanks man. It's funny, yesterday at work, the cafeteria lady started hitting on me, telling me how I had beautiful long hair and how I probably got complimented about my looks all the time, lol. It was a nice moment, getting complimented like that.

[dodoria21]

looks awesome so far! keep up the good work!

[1bigwoof]

Honestly, I like 'em all...even the "fatass pic." Your size was super impressive for a guy your age. Do what YOU want to do, niko. You are the one who needs to be happy. If you want abs, then try to get to 185 (they do look like they are beginning now btw). If you want to just focus on muscle without bulking, do that. Please keep us posted whatever you decide.

[niko777]

Thanks, man. I'll get down to 185, and I do want to see my abs!

I mean, I also liked it when I was 27 lbs heavier, I felt really imposing and powerful, lol. But hey, it's not like I'll get small, right? Also, I love being able to wear dress shirts, because with the gut I had, it was not sexy at all, hahahaha! I feel more comfortable in my other clothes too.

Once I drop to 190 lbs, I'll post new pics!

Take care,

Niko777

[niko777]

Hi guys!

198 lbs this morning, still 16.75" arms cold. And it's going down!

Take care,

Niko777

[THE BODYBUILDING GIANT]

nice pics mate progress has been good keep it up

[joslhank]

Originally Posted by niko777

Here I go:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6002461834/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6001915209/

And just for fun:

Before: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/5399173470/ (Fatass)

After: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6001961113/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6001960439/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6001957881/

Tell me what you think! I think I'll go down to about 185 pounds, but ripped, and then CLEAN bulk for the first time of my life, lol!

Take care,

Niko777

WHOA! WOW! DAMN! Keep up the amazing work. Maybe one day everyone on this forum will be their fantasy. BTW I really LOVE your hair

[niko777]

Thanks! I will keep working out and making efforts for sure! I like my hair like that, but it's taking forever to get ready everyday, lol, so I'll get it cut tomorrow, probably. Nothing too short, don't worry!

Take care,

Niko777

[niko777]

Hi guys! 195 lbs this morning and going down! Yesterday, a girl at work complimented me on how my arms looked good when I lifted a box, lol. Guess the triceps showing more is a plus, eh?

Take care,

Niko777

[1bigwoof]

You are amazing how you can bulk up and then lean down. What diet modifications did you make? How has your strength been impacted?

[niko777]

Thanks, 1bigwoof. It's funny, my whole family says I'm some kind of freak, lol, because I can put on weight and lose it easily. If you think about it, last summer, I think I was about 160 pounds. Then, at the start of this summer, I was 227 pounds! And then, here I am 32 pounds lighter!

I always do something. When I want to gain mass. I keep repeating myself: "Grow, grow, grow, grow", and when I eat, I think about growing bigger, and I eat more and more, And I train more and more. And when I want to lean down, it's as if all the fat and sugary food suddenly seems disgusting to me, and I start only liking healthy food, lol. I think that the mind is way more powerful than what you can imagine, and I try to "harness" that strength, I would say. I think it's like I'm hypnotizing or conditionning myself, lol. So right now, I'm eating VERY well, lean meats, oatmeal, green tea, lots of veggies, lots of good soups, not a lot of rice, pasta, or bread(and only good ones, with lots of fibre), etc.

Strength wise, I don't think I've lost anything. I might even be a little stronger, lol.

Starting next week, I'll start a new workout that I designed following some researches I did and using some workouts designed by specialists. Here it is:

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]Monday: arms[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]1) Standing barbell curls (3 sets of 10-12) in superset with dumbbell triceps extensions (3 sets of 8,6,4 reps)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]2) Incline dumbbells curls (3 sets of 10-12) in superset with skull crushers (3 sets of 8,6,4 reps)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]3) One arm preacher curls (2 sets of 10, 1 drop set), then bench dips (2 sets of the most I can do)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]4) Hammer curl (3 sets of 10-12) in superset with dumbbell kickbacks (3 sets of 8,6,4 reps)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]5) Cable curl (1 sets of 8, 1 drop set) in superset with cable press downs (1 set of 8, 1 drop set)[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]Wednesday: legs[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]1) Single leg extensions (2 sets of 20 each leg, warm up weight)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]2) Leg press (3 sets of 10, 8, 6 close stance in superset with 3 sets of 10, 8, 6 wide stance)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]3) Hack squats (3 sets of 15,12,10 wide stance in superset with 3 sets of 15,12,10 reps close stance)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]4) Leg extensions (2 sets of 20 reps close stance in superset with 2 sets of 20 reps wide stance)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]5) Calf press (2 drop sets)[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]Thursady: chest[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]1) Incline Dumbbell Press - steep incline - about 65-70 degrees, 6 reps, rest 10 seconds [/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=white]Incline Dumbbell Press - medium (regular) incline - about 45 degrees, 6 reps, rest 10 seconds[/COLOR]
[COLOR=white][COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]Incline Dumbbell Press -[/COLOR] [COLOR=white]low incline - about 20-25 degrees, [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=white]6 reps, rest 10 seconds[/COLOR]
[COLOR=white][COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]Dumbbell Press - flat bench, [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]6 reps, rest[/COLOR] [COLOR=white]10 seconds[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]X 3[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]2) Machine flies (2 sets of 25, last is dropset) [/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]Friday: back, shoulders[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]1) Assisted pull-ups: 50 reps total[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]2) Deadlifts (3 sets of 5 reps progressive warmup weight, 3 sets of 5 reps normal weight)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]3) 1 arm dumbbell rows (3 sets of 12 each arm)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]4) Face pulls (3 sets of 15+)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]5) Hyper extensions (4 sets of 25 reps)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=white]6) [/COLOR][COLOR=white]Arnold Press[/COLOR][COLOR=white]: 2 warm-up sets of 12-15 reps, 3 sets of 8-10 reps[/COLOR]
[COLOR=white]7) [/COLOR][COLOR=white]One-Arm Side Raise[/COLOR][COLOR=white]: 3 sets of 8-10 reps[/COLOR]
[COLOR=white]8) [/COLOR][COLOR=white]Seated Rear Delt Raise[/COLOR][COLOR=white]: 3 sets of 12-15 reps[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]9) [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]Front Plate Raise[/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]: 1 set of 20 reps[/COLOR][/COLOR]

And on wednesday, saturday and sunday, I'll do basic home workouts, like crunches, forearm workout, neck workout, etc.

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=white]So yeah, please tell me what you think about it! [/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0f243e][COLOR=#ffffff]Niko777[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[1bigwoof]

Hey Niko,

Yeah, you are pretty amazing with your transformations...very inspiring. As for the workout plan, I think it looks pretty comprehensive. The only thing I'd probably tweak is your chest routine. I'd knock out one of the inclines and substitute something for your lower chest (e.g. declines or a lower cable cross). Congratulations and keep growing!

[niko777]

Hi guys,

Today, I officially lost my 35th pound since the beginning of my cut! I went from 227 pounds to 192 this morning! My arms are 16.5" cold, and my waist got down to 34.75"!!! I'm so excited, since I'm able to wear some pants that didn't fit me anymore! Still 7 pounds to go before I reach my goal!

Take care,

Niko777

[msllover]

Gratz! Gratz!! I hope I can follow suit!!

[niko777]

Hi guys,

Here are pictures and a new vid of me at around 193 pounds. My chest is 44" cold (didn't measure pumped) and my arms are 17.25 pumped.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6093573844/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6093574480/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50710715@N06/6093622230/

Enjoy and tell me what you think!

Niko777

P.S. I know, I cut my hair, it was a mistake, but it made my life 10 times easier, hahaha.