Progress pic lewj99

[lewj99]

Hey guys...thanks to everyone who's posted their workout logs/progress pics...
it's great motivation so I thought I'd make a contribution of my own. I've been working out 4-5 times a week for about 8 months, never really set foot in a gym before February, but I love it now. Here's a 'before' and 'after' shot...I know it's not an entirely fair comparison cause I'm not fully flexing in the first pic...but I didn't have much muscle to flex back then anyway, LOL.

Feb: http://server3.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-FebPic.jpg

Oct: http://server3.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-OctPic.jpg

[Mdlftr]

You can really see the progress, esp. in the arms and chest.

Good for you!

Keep pumping,

Mdlftr

[garrix]

Your arms and shoulders look great, definate improvement, keep up the good work!

I would suggest that you take shots in a way that can show off your chest or back more, and not to mention legs. Im sure later they will serve as motivation as well and good pieces of history!

good job! keep it up!

[ethernet_jock]

awesome dude!! It's not all the time that growth and definition become SO obvious in only the first 8 months of natural HARD training.... particularly considering your before shot.

You're doing GREAT... it's a long hard road but worth every minute... keep it up... i can't wait to see you another year from today!

[Minotaur]

Yes, definitely! Good job!

[arpeejay]

Great work!

rpj

[optimusx]

As I've stated before... awesome job there! You've definetly come quite a way since we worked out in Feb

Keep it up!

Scott

[hulkmuscle]

Good progress there! Keep it goin and growin.

[DonnieJvilleNC]

That's some really great progress. Thanks for sharing. I also really like your profile pic.

Keep up the great job. You'll be a big "beast" in no time at all!

[muscle_mastah]

Incredible progress. I just read your profile stats, the progress you've made in such a short time is really showing the dedication you're putting into this. Makes me want to re-think what I'm doing. Keep it up Lewj99.

[omelissokomos]

You've come a long way, lewj, and in such a short time too. You're bringing your super strength fantasy to life!

[buffdoc]

Nice job, definite solid gains.

[lewj99]

Wow, thanks for all the responses, I really appreciate the feedback! Especially from some of the 'big guys' on the board...I hope to be in that league before too long.

>Mdlftr/Garrix: Thanks, I think my arms/shoulders have responded well, but my chest has been lagging a bit...I've been hitting it harder since I switched gyms though so hopefully will see more results soon!

>Ether: "It's a long hard road but worth every minute"...couldn't have put it better myself! And I certainly plan on being a lot bigger a year from now.
Congrats on the new baby BTW. Hopefully he'll be sleeping thru the night soon...so you can get back to lifting and packing more muscle on that already big frame!

>Scott: Thanks buddy... I've really appreciated your help and encouragement along the way. Hope we get the chance to work out together again someday... don't think I'd be such a klutz in the gym this time, heh heh.

>Hulkmuscle/Donnie: Definitely plan to keep going with this...would love to approach 'beast' status someday! And Greg I don't know if I said it before but those transformation shots of yours are nothing short of amazing, keep up the great work man.

>Muscle_mastah: Thanks a lot man...I've put on about 20 pounds since late February...some fat but mostly muscle. Something I've wanted to do for a long time, just had to get over the initial awkwardness of joining a gym...

>O: Well I'm nowhere near as strong as I'd like to be...hoping that will come over time. Congrats on getting back to the gym man, hopefully you'll have some studly pics to post in a few months...

[Aikuchi]

O.o

oh my, thats progress alright!

[jdhdawg]

Congratulations, lewj99!

You are definitely making excellent progress. I noticed increase size in your traps in addition to the nice work on your arms. Keep it going!

[Marco_ukmus]

Hey Jewj99, I've joined the band waggen a little late (been ill, f'ing freshers flu - doh!). Anyway, just wanted to chime in with everyone else here, because i too see some serious gains. Arms, shoulders, your looking buff mate! Excellent Progress!

Keep growing, and keep going!

Marco

[jco2007]

Lewj99
In 8 months, you affected quite a transformation. You're doing well and that is another testimonial as to what one can do when they put their mind to it.
Great progress, keep it up.

[UKBeefy]

Excellent progress in such a short time. You obviously respond well to training. Glad it is making you feel happy and confident - that is the main benefit for me too - the feeling that it is something you did all on your own.

[lewj99]

Thanks again guys...it's sometimes hard to notice the difference when you see yourself in the mirror every day so it's great to get an outside opinion. I just feel like if I can do it, anyone can, you've just got to commit yourself to it. I was a classic geek in high school/college...never played sports or anything. Always thought gyms were reserved for the jocks.

Anyway here's a couple more pics...the first one was taken the same day as the above shot...the second one's a bigger version of the avatar (also taken in the past week):

http://server2.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-OctPic2.jpg

http://server2.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-OctPic3.jpg

PS - Hope you're feeling better Marc!

[Marco_ukmus]

Yeah feeling a lot better now thanks :0)

The sceond pics url is not working. However, looking at the new photo, the first one, i can see more clearly the shoulder and arm developement, VERY IMPRESSIVE!

Keep growing mate, your doing awesome!

Marc

[lewj99]

Here's the correct url for the second pic:

http://server3.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-OctPic3.jpg

And Marc, what can I say about your progress that hasn't already been said, it's been amazing...I promise to keep on growing if you do too!

[CanadianGordon]

Looking big there man.

What are the stats?

[Marco_ukmus]

Thanks lewj99! Yep, lets make a pledge to both get seriously huge . You know me, i'm not going to stop until i get to the size i want... So that means never then lol

Marc

[ethernet_jock]

damn... I love that last picture... that black ringer muscle shirt fits you PERFECT and your biceps look REALLY beefy in that pose..... if I were you.... I think I'd stand around posing JUST LIKE THAT all the time

LOL

Thanks for your warm wishes... i can't wait to get back to lifting... this time off is killing me. I've been doing the weekend warrior thing to try and keep fit and it's working for the most part - but i'm definitely not making any gains right now.

Soon... very soon... hopefully before you catch up to me!

[brent]

Originally Posted by Marco_ukmus

...
Yep, lets make a pledge to both get seriously huge .
...

I think this is what I love most about this site: mutual encouragement. I'm coming out of a really depressing Summer (I was so busy with a new job, and a move that I couldn't get to the gym much, then my grandpa past away, my car's broken down several times, and I've been broke trying to pay off some old bills, etc.) So it goes to show that everyone can use some encouragement from time to time.

Lewj, you are making great progress! I hope you can keep it up!

-Brent.

[lewj99]

Gordon - I'm currently at 190 lbs at 5'10" (up from 170 when I started in Feb). 15 1/4" arms, 41" chest, 25" thighs, 15 3/4" calves. Unfortunately I didn't take measurements when I started...however I measured my arms a few years ago, they were around 13.5-14" then so that's probably where I started. An inch and a half on the arms so far isn't too shabby.

Marc - you're on buddy! I definitely hope to pack on some serious size over the next couple of years, and I know you do too. Training/diet/supps aren't always easy here in Taiwan since hardly anyone works out...I think I'll be able to make even better progress once I'm back in Canada.

[lewj99]

Ether - I've got a ways to go before I catch up with you man...you've still got 65 pounds on me (not to mention 5 inches in height, LOL). As far as that shirt...maybe I should wear it more, walk around with my arms crossed...might intimidate people more. Could even get my kids to behave in class.

Brent - thanks for the post...sorry to hear you had a tough summer. I definitely like the mutual encouragement aspect of this board...as well as the fact that it's 'real' people who don't feel the need to get into a pissing contest about lifting. I check out the forums on bodybuilding.com sometimes and they seem to be full of e-thugs..."Yeah I'm 16 years old and I can bench 350 for reps...last night I beat up a football player and stole his girlfriend, then banged her all night long..." Sure buddy, we believe you...

Hope you can get back to the gym soon...and go from big to massive!

[hulkmuscle]

The new shots are very impressive, Lew. I don't remember the facial hair from before. Good look for you.

[lewj99]

Well the facial hair comes and goes...used to have a goatee and then a full beard for a while, but the Taiwanese summer got to be too hot for that! For comparison purposes here's a bearded shot from a few months ago:

http://server3.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-Pic5.jpg

[beachmuscle]

wow,,,

impressive

[lewj99]

Hey everyone, just thought I'd give a quick update here...been pretty busy moving around for the past couple of months but still making time to go to the gym. I've been cutting a bit since November, weight is in the low 180's compared to 190 then, but measurements about the same (arm is still 15" and change). Hoping to start bulking again soon...

http://server3.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-Pic2Jan31.jpg

[optimusx]

You're definetly improving... ah yes.. I can remember a year ago quite well.. and your workout with me.. ah yes.. you've come quite a way Charle Brown.

Scott

[brent]

Dude, yu are definately getting a good pair of guns!

[hulkmuscle]

This boy's gonna do some damage! Keep it up Lew.

[omelissokomos]

Great going, LewJ. It's been a real inspiration seeing you grow.

[loopyrhino2001]

Great job, lewj!

[DonnieJvilleNC]

That's a great biceps pic, lewj! I can see the progress from last time...more peaked biceps and more prominent traps.

[lewj99]

Hey everyone...finally got moved into my new apartment and got everything set up...so thought I'd test out the cam. I switched up my routine about six weeks ago and I think it's going well so far. Been hitting chest and back harder than before. I haven't taken measurements for a while but I'll try to do that soon.

http://server3.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-doublebi.jpg
http://server2.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-traps.jpg
http://server3.uploadit.org/files/lewj99-shoulders.jpg

[omelissokomos]

Lookin' large, lewj. Keep it up.

[jdhdawg]

Congratulations on your progress! The first pic shows good size gains in your arms. The last one makes it look like you're ready to turn green and HULK OUT! Thanks for taking the time to post. Hope your workouts continue to be productive.