Growin' Stones Enough To Post Pics...

DonnieJvilleNC · #1 June 13th, 2005, 07:47 PM

Ok Everyone,

Here is a photo from today. Please be kind. Remember that I've lost over 110 pounds of flab, now trying to add some quality muscle.

Below is a photo from back in 2001-2002 when I was at my heaviest.

Don't laugh too hard!

CelticMuscle · #2 June 14th, 2005, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnieJvilleNC

Ok Everyone,

Here is a photo from today. Please be kind. Remember that I've lost over 110 pounds of flab, now trying to add some quality muscle.

Below is a photo from back in 2001-2002 when I was at my heaviest.

Don't laugh too hard!

Laugh? Why should I? That is a marvellous picture and shows that anyone can lose weight and enjoy a lifestyle makeover. What's the next stage (if indeed there is one?)

ethernet_jock · #3 June 14th, 2005, 07:34 AM

Donnie... there's nothing at all to laugh at there. I know I've told you before (in other forums where I've seen you) but I'll be happy to say it again.

Losing 110lbs of pure fat... and 30% of your body fat % is nothing short of truly astounding... there's more difficulty to that - IMHO - than putting on muscle.... yet, you've managed BOTH!

I'm impressed and continue to be - keep up the hard work - and let us know what your final goals are!

wbhunk · #4 June 14th, 2005, 09:41 AM

Absolutely.....be proud of what you've already achieved, and realize that the discipline that got you to this state will also be a huge (pardon the pun) help in getting to your desired future state.

brent · #5 June 14th, 2005, 10:10 AM

You have made an amazing transformation, and should be proud of that! You look like you are already putting muscle on your arms, just don't neglect the chest/back.

Marco_ukmus · #6 June 14th, 2005, 10:55 AM

I agree with all the comments posted thus far. There is nothing to laugh about what-so-ever. Its a huge achievement! You should be proud of yourself

So, like Celticmuscle asked, what is the next stage? obviously you wanna put muscle on, but how far do you wanna go?

Marc

DonnieJvilleNC · #7 June 14th, 2005, 11:09 AM

Wow, thanks for all the positive responses. It's great to know you guys are there to be my "cheerleaders"...(hunky, muscley cheerleaders, but cheerleaders none the less). Your comments help to push me in the gym!

To answer your main question: I would love to get my bf% to 9-10%. I would also like to add 20 pounds of muscle. No specific timetable, just what I'm shooting for.

ethernet_jock · #8 June 14th, 2005, 12:49 PM

those are VERY realistic goals Donnie... with your obvious commitment and discipline I think you'll beat that before you even know it!

Good luck! Keep us informed!

Minotaur · #9 June 14th, 2005, 01:18 PM

Hot damn, great job... congratulations. Like the other guys said, there is nothing to laugh at. Keep up the good work!

weaknobody · #10 June 14th, 2005, 04:39 PM

dude, you look great!!!
congratulations for what you already got. that's really HUGE!

glammaman2000 · #11 June 14th, 2005, 05:18 PM

Under the fat you're a good-looking guy with big bi's&a great frame to work with!Can you handle being hot?

brent · #12 June 14th, 2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DonnieJvilleNC

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It's great to know you guys are there to be my "cheerleaders"...(hunky, muscley cheerleaders, but cheerleaders none the less).
...

So when do we get the pompoms & skirts?

DonnieJvilleNC · #13 June 15th, 2005, 10:24 AM

LOL @ brent! You guys will get your "cheerleader drag" once I hit 10% bf. I'll need you guys as backup!

Thanks again for all the good thoughts and well-wishes, everyone!

wbhunk · #14 June 15th, 2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brent

So when do we get the pompoms & skirts?

Dear God, I just went blind!

DonnieJvilleNC · #15 August 12th, 2005, 07:41 PM

After much prodding from "O", I decided to post my newest progress pics. Let me know what you think, but please be kind.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...5/9a77cca7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...5/fb31c895.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...5/90bf7c5c.jpg

glammaman2000 · #16 August 12th, 2005, 08:15 PM

I would be very happy to have thighs like yours!Mine are big;but yours are big&have GREAT SHAPE!You should be proud!!!

CanadianGordon · #17 August 12th, 2005, 09:48 PM

TAKE OFF THE SHIRT!

WOOOO!!!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Great progess man, getting hotter all the time.

And I'm serious about the shirt.

Marco_ukmus · #18 August 12th, 2005, 10:30 PM

Donnie!

Great pics man! Excellent progress. I particularly like the first and second pic. The biceps have a good shape with a good sweap down over the shoulder and down to the pecs. And you obviously have been working on the rear delts, so excellent work!

Keep it up!

Marc

DonnieJvilleNC · #19 August 13th, 2005, 09:04 AM

Thanks to all of you that commented so quickly. Your great words and encouragement push me harder every day. I hope to take progress pics every month at this time.

There are two additional pics at my MSN Space.

ethernet_jock · #20 August 15th, 2005, 10:09 AM

holy crap Donnie!!!

When did you get HUGE?!?!

jco2007 · #21 August 17th, 2005, 02:11 AM

I have to say, those are good pictures. You've got good symmetry going on (good torso and legs), congratulations. As you get better you'll gain even more momentum, - well done

DonnieJvilleNC · #22 October 13th, 2005, 07:41 PM

I took some new progress pics. You can visit my MSN Space to see them.

garrix · #23 October 14th, 2005, 12:53 AM

woah! very noticable improvement, man, congrats, you look buffer. Awesome progress pics, you're obviously doing very well.

ethernet_jock · #24 October 14th, 2005, 06:40 AM

damN!

It's hard to believe that such a powerful-looking body could be attached to such a friendly-kind looking face!

you are THE MAN donnie... keep it up!!

hulkmuscle · #25 October 14th, 2005, 09:08 AM

Excellent work as always Donnie! You're definitely getting there.

lewj99 · #26 October 14th, 2005, 09:23 AM

Nice pics there man...can see some good progress in the shoulders and arms. Keep it up bud!

DonnieJvilleNC · #27 October 14th, 2005, 01:49 PM

Thanks for such great compliments from these batch of progress pics. You guys on this forum really help inspire and encourage me to push myself for a "better physique".

UKBeefy · #28 October 15th, 2005, 04:53 PM

yes defintely looking in great shape now. Your legs are excellent - esp those monster calves...should be mighty proud if I were u.

jco2007 · #29 October 17th, 2005, 06:29 AM

Donnie
You're forging a fine physique, keep it up and you'll surprise yourself at where you can take your physique. You're doing well.

DonnieJvilleNC · #30 March 20th, 2006, 02:40 PM

I've been posting monthly progress pics on my MSN Space. The newest batch is from Sunday night.

March 2006 Progress Pics
Feel free to leave comments there or here.

hulkmuscle · #31 March 20th, 2006, 04:54 PM

Great job Donnie. Your persistence is paying off, bro. I can see some more shape coming in as you shed the bodyfat. Keep it up.

glammaman2000 · #32 March 20th, 2006, 05:58 PM

....increase in size&hardness!Congratulations!

DonnieJvilleNC · #33 April 18th, 2006, 02:47 PM

I took new progress pics last night with my new compression shirt & shorts. Please be kind.

My MSN Space w/Pics

I also took new monthly measurements.
My Monthly Measurements

glammaman2000 · #34 April 18th, 2006, 05:10 PM

Donnie,those arms now qualify as GUNS!You've gotten a bit of color,too;which also looks great!C'mon,now.You KNOW you're lookin'good!

hulkmuscle · #35 April 18th, 2006, 08:16 PM

Two thumbs up, Donnie!

DonnieJvilleNC · #36 May 24th, 2006, 06:06 AM

Even though it's a little bit later than usual, I took (and posted) this month's progress pics.

May 2006 Progress Pics

DonnieJvilleNC · #37 June 20th, 2006, 10:28 AM

Another month gone by...new pics posted on my MSN Space.

June 2006 Progress Pics

Wynfrith · #38 June 20th, 2006, 10:52 PM

Very impressive!

You've come a very long way from where you started, and the progress is clear even looking at the picture folder from the month before.

Way to go!

hulkmuscle · #39 June 21st, 2006, 03:12 PM

Arms and delts seem to be advancing really well!

DonnieJvilleNC · #40 July 29th, 2006, 08:14 AM

Another month flew by. Just barely got a chance to post these new progress pics.

MSN Spaces Photo Album

And I managed to post my monthly measurements on my Blogger blog.

July 28 2006 Measurements