u/MtN_Hunter

Zone 5B
Primarily KBG lawn
Overseed: Twin City Obsidian PRG
Mower: Toro TimeMaster 30” w/roller (2.75”)

*love how it looks when the sun gets low.

Is there a better day than that?
*the obsidian is starting to show its true colors. (Evening light helps)

I’ve come a long way in the last 4 years. 265 down to 185. Very fortunate to not have a ton of loose skin (though it does collect in the small of my back). I think my last year in my 30s is going to be a good one.

Morning photos, no pump. 5’9” 185lbs.

Former collegiate athlete and 10+years military, followed by 5 or so years of neglect and depression.

This morning I was stretching and my wife says “your back looks like it has ropes in it”. And I don’t think I’ll be coming down from that high anytime soon.

The first one felt high. But the rest felt pretty deep at the time. But after watching it back they aren’t as deep as they felt.

Started the series at the beginning of last month. Just finished. I’ve read and listened to the audio books. I’m at a loss for what to do. I need more Carl and donut content.

This year I deleted all my social media apps from my phone and tablets. I replaced that time with reading. My goal for this year was 12 books, one a month. My mental health has never been better.

I went from fit and active in my youth and time in the military. To depressed and severely obese. I was diabetic and had high blood pressure. First I got mentally healthy and that lead to getting physically healthy too.

I’m only 5’9” and I was 265 at my heaviest. Now I sit around 190. And medication free.

I spent the last 3 years meticulously tracking everything I consume. Working out and getting my steps. Now I don’t track so much what I eat and I still workout 4-5 days a week.

Been cutting since January (242lbs after a dirty bulk) and just went back into maintenance 4 weeks ago. Starting to feel strong again.

Should I expect to increase strength while in maintenance? Or do I need to be in a surplus? Wasn’t planning to bulk again until October.

Still have some work to go. Want to cut another 10 lbs or so. Taking a break at maintenance for a month or so before getting back into a deficit.

Second to Last photo Jan of this year after I bulked back up to 240 bc I was feeling skinny fat at 190.

Last photo is 190 last year vs 190 this year.

Just want to see the general opinion of where I am now.

Still want to cut some more(10lbs or so), but taking a break at maintenance for a month or so before getting back into a deficit.

Zone 5b, KBG / PRG
Granular and liquid applications

2 years ago I was 265. I could barely do 10 push ups and couldn’t even dead hang from a bar.

Edit: I’m 5’9” 190lbs.

Last year in the left. Then I bulked up to around 240, and cut again. Been cutting since the beginning of the year. Considering another bulk at the end of summer. Planning on going into maintenance after about 5 more pounds.

For reference: 39y 5’9”.

Currently at 190lbs (pic on right is about 3 weeks old). I was 265 40%ish body fat 2.5 years ago. Last 3 pics are from this week.

How many more pounds do you think I need to cut to get rid of this fat on the back of my sides?

(Yes I have gyno, I’m 39 and have no desire to have surgery)