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It's sorta hard for us to tell how much progress you have made, because we never saw your "before" pict.
Two summers ago I had a three pack. Seriously, I had abs on one side, but not the other.
Abs are largely genetic, some people can have very visible abs at a fairly high BF percentage, others may never have visible abs, either because they store nearly all their fat around the tummy (they would have to get their bodyfat percentage so low that they would be ill before their abs were revealed), or because they are like my left side - their ab muscle simply doesn't "knot-up" and is smooth.
Most people don't have those genetic issues though, and will start to have visible abs at around 12% bodyfat.
Anyhow, keep working out, and there is nothing wrong with being "that guy". Most people only WISH they were that guy/gal. I started working out at age 48, two years later random people who I didn't even know started approaching me with compliments (calling me "buff" or asking "what do you do for your arms" etc). I only wish that I had started decades earlier because being awesome is, well, kinda awesome!
...I'm happy to finally be slimming up, while simultaneously bulking up in the areas I want at the same time.
Nice gains - all that hard work shows.
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After all this time of hitting the gym and gaining strength left and right, I'm okay with my strength-gains but still not pleased with my weight loss (down just 6 lbs). However, looking at this old photo of me and the one I took tonight for this thread, I can see major differences. (I used to tell myself I was 'so fat' because of my love of bulky sweaters. but let's stop lying, shall we?)
It still ticks me off my losses aren't showing up on the scale (I know I know... because science, health issues, and reasons, but I still don't like it)
But for the first time I am actually seeing the changes just by looking at myself so that's a huge step up.
And to think I used to be anorexic. lol Talk about dramatic shifts. Right now, though, never been more fit or healthier in my life.
Old Me:
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Me Now:
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I'm a natural ectomorph, so, suffice to say, I trend towards a longer and lankier sort of build in general, especially when I've been doing a lot of cardio.
You don't look like an ectomorph at all to me. Your wrist size and over all bone structure is too big. You are lean but not a true ectomorph.
Now me on the otherhand...
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I do have abs though.
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Yeah... I know, I know. As much as I hate to be one of "those guys," I think I've earned this one, damnit. :lol:
The results of almost a year and a half of working out freaking religiously, three or four days a week, with some protein supplements for good measure.
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Not too bad. I've still got a ways to go (chasing the ever elusive 'six pack'), but I'm finally starting to get the mass I've always wanted nevertheless.
Feel free to post your own pics if you've got results that you're proud of.
Hey! I want to see a little thigh or I can't judge properly.
Hmmm... This seems like one of those "If you show me your's, I'll show you mine" kind of situations.
Hehe. :mrgreen:
Nah. Just playing. However, I think I do see considerable change over your PFC photo. Bulkier. Well, except for those skinny legs.Good luck in your program in the future! And yes, I know it's not luck. If only one didn't have to keep working at it constantly to maintain the musculature.
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