My transformation - One Year and 60lb of Muscle Later! - Page 3

1bigwoof · #81 March 7th, 2008, 06:12 AM

Achilles,

CONGRATS on the continued growth! I'm glad to know the gaining will continue 'cause you've kept so lean.

Like notbigenough, it's not surprising that you're being stopped or gawked at because of your physique. Thanks for giving us an update and I'm sure I speak for the masses when I say that we can't wait for the next Youtube video!

musclelover86 · #82 March 8th, 2008, 11:24 AM

Very Very hot progress man, wish I could feel u up!

flexsfguy · #83 March 9th, 2008, 05:00 PM

Been reading the forum for quite some time and new to posting. Always inspirational to read progress details and muscle growth successes like this one. Great motivation! Just learning how to use this, so don't know how to post pic next to my profile name, but I'm on bigmuscle as flexsfguy.

achilles · #84 March 11th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Oh guys... I was on national TV here in NZ last night

Primetime!

I WISH it were for being awesomely huge, but not yet. See this post for an explanation, and a link to the video of the occurrence.

I also wish they didn't make me wear an XXL shirt for work - hardly flattering for my tv debut. If I wore the shirts at work I wanted, the country would have been sure to have had some beefcake to go with that coffee

brent · #85 March 11th, 2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achilles

I also wish they didn't make me wear an XXL shirt for work - hardly flattering for my tv debut. If I wore the shirts at work I wanted, the country would have been sure to have had some beefcake to go with that coffee

Well, at least your caf? won! Of course I have to agree that if you had a tighter polo on, you would have got 10/10. They would have shifted focus onto the biceps, instead of the price! (appropriate for the name...)

not2bright · #86 March 11th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achilles

I also wish they didn't make me wear an XXL shirt for work - hardly flattering for my tv debut. If I wore the shirts at work I wanted, the country would have been sure to have had some beefcake to go with that coffee

I think they should pass a law specifically for you... No shirt at work, and mandatory flexing for all customers!

bossfo · #87 March 14th, 2008, 04:46 PM

Now why didn't I know about this cafe when I was in NZ in Feb?

closest I got to you was rotorua.... next trip!
but keep up the work, your looking fantastic!

beachmuscle · #88 March 15th, 2008, 09:09 AM

WOW ,,,nice job !

achilles · #89 March 20th, 2008, 11:08 PM

Once again... lemme just say the support of you guys here on the forum means more than you can know. I never feel more understood than I do here :-)

Just a heads up to those following 'this' thread that I posted a photo update in the 'Watch me Grow' forum. The following link will take you right to it:
http://www.musclegrowth.org/forum/sh...1&postcount=28

Cheers!

bigun · #90 April 4th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Achilles,

You are an inspiration to me. I have always wanted to be huge, but only recently began lifting. I am starting to see awesome strength gains, and I can see my body getting bigger (there is no feeling like glancing in the mirror and being surprised by what you see). My question is this, how long was it before others began to notice?

Lost108 · #91 April 17th, 2008, 06:00 AM

yeah I have to agree your progress is amazing hope you do well in your contest can't wait to we the cutting down photos aswell. You will look awesome. But also can't wait to see you bulk up after it. Just love seeing your progress its like the best reality tv show ever!!! Haha good luck anyway.

JohnNewEngland · #92 April 17th, 2008, 05:43 PM

Hey Achilles,

I just discovered this thread and had a lot of fun reading through the four pages. Your progress has been phenomenal and you should be proud of yourself. Like so many others have said: it's inspirational.

My question (and I can't believe it hasn't been asked yet): do you have a boyfriend?? If not, have you had sex since you became a muscle god? Forgive the personal nature of these questions, but you've gotten me rather addle-brained. Keep up the work. You look amazing.

John

marmel · #93 April 26th, 2008, 11:36 AM

Hey Achilles,

I am a great fan of yours on Youtube and glad to see you are here. Lookin just terrific. Keep up the great work - you truly are inspiring!

achilles · #94 May 11th, 2008, 12:57 AM

New vid guyz!

YouTube - Bodybuilding Progress May 08 pt1(Freeze! Put Down Your Guns)

More media to come this week for sure also.

Mdlftr · #95 May 11th, 2008, 06:26 AM

Hi Achilles,
even in this short clip you look thicker, yet still have the "v" shape in your torso! Can't wait to hear/see more details in your latest vid!

What an inspiration! Keep up the great work!

Mdlftr

GunMetalGrey88 · #96 May 11th, 2008, 07:03 AM

looking great man your an inspiration to everyone here

bayjock · #97 May 11th, 2008, 08:41 AM

Nice guns archilles! Love the t-shirt too

CreatineBoy · #98 May 11th, 2008, 12:00 PM

I agree with everyone and have been watching your progress Achilles and you have made tremendous muscle gains. A great insipration to all young bodybuilders all ocer the world.
Keep on growing...'cause there's no stopping now!

achilles · #99 May 13th, 2008, 10:15 PM

FULL MAY VIDEO NOW UP

End of an era... my first MASS phase.

... but it certainly won't be the last ;-)

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YouTube - Bodybuilding Progress May 08 Pt.2 (From 163lb to 240lb!)

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chocomus · #**100** May 13th, 2008, 11:22 PM

You're huge dude! Congratulations!
In minute 2:05 your flexed arm looked as big as your head. Wow....

gogothen · #**101** May 13th, 2008, 11:29 PM

DUDE I Fucken loved it ur a MONSTER

therealm1 · #**102** May 14th, 2008, 04:28 AM

Kudos on all the mass you've added! I'm sure the cutting process will be intense. Keep us updated and best wishes in August!

1bigwoof · #**103** May 14th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Achilles,

Bravo, yet again! When you first starting posing in the latest video, I thought..."Yes, he definitely looks bigger." At the same time, since all I could compare it to was your own bulk, it was hard to judge. And then,

*BOOM*

You have on a shirt which looks like you would absolutely destroy it if you merely breathed. WOW.

The rest of the video was quite enjoyable, continuing up to the climax of the various pics you've posted previously.

Thanks again for permitting us to follow your progress. I wish you continued success as you lean up for your competition.

nj. · #**104** May 15th, 2008, 10:49 AM

Good luck with the cutting!

Your progress is of course an inspiration to me too. It's a great feeling, growing bigger, I know

charmcitywop · #**105** May 17th, 2008, 08:32 PM

AMAZING! Everytime you post one of this videos I think to myself, "He can't POSSIBLY be bigger" and everytime you prove me wrong.

ottomun6 · #**106** May 25th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Wow, man you are just plain awesome!! Your pecs have gotten so big that they block part of your view when you try to look down!
P.S. Don't worry about the scale as you get cut, just get ripped and contest ready. Either way you will be bigger and harder looking than you were 2 years ago.
Best of luck!

achilles · #**107** June 22nd, 2008, 01:26 PM

Hey guys,

So I'm currently in the 'un-fun' part of bodybuilding - cutting. Nine weeks to go until my contest. Nine weeks of torture until I can get back to doing what I love again - GROWING!

But I have some photos to show for this new phase in my muscle journey. For your eyes:

http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/000312d6
^ Dropped 5% Bodyfat in the last month. Definition is coming out.
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/00032c9s
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/000330bq
^ Upper body shots, demonstrating mass. Couldn't pick which one I liked better, so that's both! Maybe you can tell me. I've been working a lot more on my neck/shoulders in the past month...
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/00035r63
^ ... which hopefully will help out and enhance some of my back poses.
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/000362dp
^ Classic bicep pose to demonstrate that in spite of cutting, I still have tickets for The Gun Show ;-)
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/0003749h
^ And finishing off with a leg shot, by fan demand.

Keep you guys posted!

GunMetalGrey88 · #**108** June 22nd, 2008, 02:42 PM

awesome man whats going on your looking good

polomuscle · #**109** June 23rd, 2008, 12:01 AM

really hot

CreatineBoy · #**110** June 23rd, 2008, 01:25 AM

you gotta make more videos!!!
Always enjoy you flexing for all of us.
Keep up the good work man!!!!

1bigwoof · #**111** June 23rd, 2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achilles

Hey guys,

So I'm currently in the 'un-fun' part of bodybuilding - cutting. Nine weeks to go until my contest. Nine weeks of torture until I can get back to doing what I love again - GROWING!

But I have some photos to show for this new phase in my muscle journey. For your eyes:

http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/000312d6
^ Dropped 5% Bodyfat in the last month. Definition is coming out.
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/00032c9s
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/000330bq
^ Upper body shots, demonstrating mass. Couldn't pick which one I liked better, so that's both! Maybe you can tell me. I've been working a lot more on my neck/shoulders in the past month...
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/00035r63
^ ... which hopefully will help out and enhance some of my back poses.
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/000362dp
^ Classic bicep pose to demonstrate that in spite of cutting, I still have tickets for The Gun Show ;-)
http://pics.livejournal.com/ccmuscle/pic/0003749h
^ And finishing off with a leg shot, by fan demand.

Keep you guys posted!

You are looking great, Charles! Don't focus on the scale---focus on the prize. Your muscles look great and will only come out more as you peel off the remaining "cover." Do your best and then celebrate with the next bulk!

Lost108 · #**112** June 25th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Looking Great. titanic arms a real inspiration

achilles · #**113** July 3rd, 2008, 01:08 AM

Thank you everybody :-)

So we're seven and a half weeks out from my first contest now. Another week or two and I should be releasing another full video online. Soon as my posing trunks arrive in the mail I reckon

Here's a story to keep you thinking until then...

As I was leaving the gym this morning, I was accosted by a young muscular chap called Tim. Tim, dear readers not in the know, is a personal trainer at the gym and a competitive bodybuilder himself. I watched him compete at the show for our area last year, where he won his class (Men's Novice Tall - the same class I'm about to enter), and finished in second place overall. I've seen him around frequently, but never conversated much because well, he's all successful and intimidating and stuff.

"Hey Charles! Are you competing this year man?"

"Yup..."

There followed a great conversation where we chewed the fat over various things to do with competing. He was really interested in how my posing was coming, emphasised again how a lot of whats difficult about it involved the lats. We chatted about leg training techniques and I told him about my own methods of training quads. "Your calves are massive man!" he happened to comment at one point. I grinned and told him that I considered my calves to be a trump card to make up for some of the weaker aspects of my physique. He offered to show me deadlift techniques sometime, which I was finding difficult because of my height.

Then I asked the question:
"So Tim, are you competing this year?"

"Ha, no actually..."

"Why not?" I asked, surprised.

"I just don't feel good enough... not compared to you and some of the other guys doing it this year!"

... wow. I think my confidence just quadrupled. Things are starting to look up!

1bigwoof · #**114** July 3rd, 2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achilles

"I just don't feel good enough... not compared to you and some of the other guys doing it this year!"

... wow. I think my confidence just quadrupled. Things are starting to look up!

If he is intimidated by you, just imagine the other guys who haven't seen you yet! Oh, what I would pay to be a fly on the wall backstage when you take off your sweats and hoody....the other guys will likely pee in their pants

Can't wait for the next video! Thanks for the post.

achilles · #**115** July 3rd, 2008, 09:28 PM

How's my cutting going? See for yourself :-)

http://pics.livejournal.com/ccroft/pic/000dterx

chocomus · #**116** July 3rd, 2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achilles

How's my cutting going? See for yourself :-)

http://pics.livejournal.com/ccroft/pic/000dterx

Woah dude! You're getting hotter and hotter!

I mean...

yeah, your cutting is going good. Keep the hard work, it's showing

UKBeefy · #**117** July 4th, 2008, 05:06 PM

great progress Charles. It's very interesting watching you change shape. Those of us with more beefy physiques always wonder what happens if u cut up...shows that you do look much more muscly even if you feel lighter and smaller. Very impressed with what you are doing. Initially thought u were biting off alot more than u could chew but you're proving us wrong by focussing on the contest.

Do keep balanced. great news ur buddy thinks ur huge...keep a positive outlook and don't be knocked off course. It's great too ur doing serious competing when young. That's the best time I think to give these things a shot.

UKBeefy · #**118** July 29th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Any update Charles on how you're doing ? when's the next pictoral?

achilles · #**119** July 31st, 2008, 10:31 AM

Hey :-)

Yeah, I have gone a bit off the radar as I cut. The competition training is so intense, I'm going twice a day now. No more free time for me!

I plan on doing a pictoral and / or video update not this coming weekend but the weekend after, when I'm two weeks out from the contest.

Hey I figure, the longer I leave it, the more impact it will have as people see how much I've changed :-)

UKBeefy · #**120** August 5th, 2008, 11:41 AM

Charles. Don't feel pressured into putting up pics or vids if you don't think it will help your prep. Perhaps get the stuff recorded then play it to the public after the contest.

Plenty of people are routing for you as it is. Would like to hear more when u have time as to what it is like to train on such a restricted diet and feeling tired. I feel tired enough from work as it is and I am eating normally!

Best wishes,

UKBeefy