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A 17 year olds honest journey to 250lbs
- Thread starter j_oel
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You look absolutely fantastic for 17. I am extremely impressed. The only advice I can give you is to not focus so much on the scale weight and focus more on a look, measurements etc. Use the scale as a guideline but focusing on obtaining a certain number on the scale is a very easy way to get fat if you aren't careful. When you hit 240, you might need to reduce calories for a bit and do a mini cut before doing another push to 245-250. It's kind of like sailing a boat from A to B. You know your end destination but you don't know if you are going to experience some head winds or a storm on the way.
This is pretty freakish for a 17 years old! Keep the good job going, and try to focus more on the quality, rather than the mass as such. Many times, you will see a reduction of weight, but with an improvement in your physique, and viceversa. At this age, it is best to just enjoy the workouts.
Wow, you look great buddy. I look forward to following along with your progress.
j_oel
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Thank you everyone for your feed Back! Very motivating and helpful. I don't chase the scale to much, BUT I set little goals for my overall desired goals. I pick one thing and go for that.
Usually what I do, is I have a week bulking period that's goes from anywhere from 8-20 weeks of a huge surplus (I have a fast metabolism and to gain anything I need to be eating 500+ cals above maintence) followed by a 4-8 weeks cut to which I reduce carbs to about 150grams all consumed morning, pre and post workout. And the cycle continues!
Right now I'm 3 weeks into this bulk. I dieted before started at 235lbs and cut to 215lbs in 7 weeks. Started this year at 195lbs soft! Right now 225lbs and leaner. That's just what consistency does. I haven't really taken more than 2 days a week off training since January.
MY CURRENT PLAN:
Calories: 4,500 (rest days 4,300 with slightly lower carbs)
Working out every muscle twice a week.
Usually what I do, is I have a week bulking period that's goes from anywhere from 8-20 weeks of a huge surplus (I have a fast metabolism and to gain anything I need to be eating 500+ cals above maintence) followed by a 4-8 weeks cut to which I reduce carbs to about 150grams all consumed morning, pre and post workout. And the cycle continues!
Right now I'm 3 weeks into this bulk. I dieted before started at 235lbs and cut to 215lbs in 7 weeks. Started this year at 195lbs soft! Right now 225lbs and leaner. That's just what consistency does. I haven't really taken more than 2 days a week off training since January.
MY CURRENT PLAN:
Calories: 4,500 (rest days 4,300 with slightly lower carbs)
Working out every muscle twice a week.
