Pics of yourself .. up to date ones.

**JohnnyVegas** · 10-10-2011, 01:04 PM

My pic is me before starting my tight diet...and losing 15 pounds of (mostly) fat.

I state that I am not an expert when I give advice, and stick with the basics. Mostly I share my experiences and people can do what they want with them.

**dec11** · 10-10-2011, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyVegas

My pic is me before starting my tight diet...and losing 15 pounds of (mostly) fat.

I state that I am not an expert when I give advice, and stick with the basics. Mostly I share my experiences and people can do what they want with them.

well done

**dec11** · 10-10-2011, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Sexy4mySweetheart

I can understand why people would want to know who is giving them advice BUT ^ agree with Dec.
I joined the site because a medical situation and than depression as a result of... blew me to 90lbs more than I was. Even tho I knew alot, I just couldnt get myself to follow/act on what I knew.
The site appealed to me beacuse of the support and extra information I saw my honey get from it. I dont plan on become a bb competitor (lol) but I want to surround myself with people of like mindness of beig/maintaing a healthy body and staying focused/motovated about fitness.
It is intimidating seeing pix of ladyz with like 2% body fat and at times I feel like a tard commenting on peoples diet ?s cuz I have like 30% bf, but it doesn't dismiss all that I was/knew about fitness/eating just because my head went to a sad place and my body followed it.

ah no, you should allow yourself to think like that, if you're confident to state something then go right ahead and dont feel intimidated. ive been at this 20yrs and am well academically qualified in it also, it sure as hell doesnt mean i know everything and am not one bit afraid to ask for opinions and adopt ideas from other ppl here, we all keep learning and evolving in fitness.

and good for you hitting your situation head on, its ppl like you that are needed on here to inspire others. good luck

**JohnnyVegas** · 10-10-2011, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by dec11

well done

Thanks, it took a long time to prioritize diet, but the effects have been great. Working hard to finish strong on my one-year anniversary of getting back to the gym after six years off with a back injury.

**ROBOCOP** · 10-10-2011, 01:44 PM

I love this site cos there is such a wide range of knowledge here and I've learned heaps. I would never consider myself to know even an atom of what guys like Marcus, swifto, dec, gixxerboy AND others know. I try and participate in giving an opinion, albeit mainly on personal experience, and what ive learned from these guys, but thats about all i can do. I sort of agree with what devildog says in that it's great to get advice from someone who looks the part. You kinda want to emulate them and "doing what they do" gives you the drive to hopefully achieve your goals. Which is great, if they are who they say they are! But, I also agree that just because you don't "look the part" doesn't mean you don't know what you're
talking about and vice versa. I say, post your pics and be proud if you want to.

**dec11** · 10-10-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by ROBOCOP

I love this site cos there is such a wide range of knowledge here and I've learned heaps. I would never consider myself to know even an atom of what guys like Marcus, swifto, dec, gixxerboy AND others know. I try and participate in giving an opinion, albeit mainly on personal experience, and what ive learned from these guys, but thats about all i can do. I sort of agree with what devildog says in that it's great to get advice from someone who looks the part. You kinda want to emulate them and "doing what they do" gives you the drive to hopefully achieve your goals. Which is great, if they are who they say they are! But, I also agree that just because you don't "look the part" doesn't mean you don't know what you're
talking about and vice versa. I say, post your pics and be proud if you want to.

im nowhere near as knowledgeable as those guys on AAS mate

**ROBOCOP** · 10-10-2011, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by dec11

im nowhere near as knowledgeable as those guys on AAS mate

I think most people value your input mate regardless of which area is the topic of discussion.

**SexySweetheart** · 10-10-2011, 02:35 PM

awwww DEC, I realy appreciate that

**Hoggage_54** · 10-10-2011, 02:46 PM

Everyone on this forum is beautiful to me...

**Swifto** · 10-10-2011, 03:07 PM

Some of the most knowledgable people I have come across on these boards are not massive, nor are they bodybuilders, or even big at all. It means shit.

William Lwellyn, BigCat have never even touched AAS. Scally is a doctor who speacialises in treating androgen induced hypogonadism. Nandi wasnt a bodybuilder, nor does DatBTrue weigh 300lbs at 10%. Dante has never stepped on stage, but has helped hundreds of bodybuilders.

Just because you dont walk the walk and weigh 300lbs, doesnt mean you dont know your shit.

**SlimmerMe** · 10-10-2011, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by dec11

well actually it was to give a good contrast for a more accurate visual bf assessment as that natural 'u' shape from torso to legs gives a good gauge to go on

OH I got the picture alright!

Originally Posted by Sexy4mySweetheart

awwww DEC, I realy appreciate that

Dec is sweet.....always has been

**Times Roman** · 10-11-2011, 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

And this me doing a front pose (I blacked out my eyes because I don't want people to know who I am)

excellent! however, Im going to have to start calling you Oreo (cookie) cuz it be lookin like you blak on one side and vanilla on da other?

**Times Roman** · 10-11-2011, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Flier

Looks more like a costume used in a San Francisco love parade....lol

and the cool thing about my helmet is that if i spill any protein powder on the floor i can use it as a broom and sweep up the mess into the trash....

.....Fashionable AND Functional!!!

**Times Roman** · 10-11-2011, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by Swifto

Some of the most knowledgable people I have come across on these boards are not massive, nor are they bodybuilders, or even big at all. It means shit.

William Lwellyn, BigCat have never even touched AAS. Scally is a doctor who speacialises in treating androgen induced hypogonadism. Nandi wasnt a bodybuilder, nor does DatBTrue weigh 300lbs at 10%. Dante has never stepped on stage, but has helped hundreds of bodybuilders.

Just because you dont walk the walk and weigh 300lbs, doesnt mean you dont know your shit.

agreed.
AND it is difficult when you get to my age to always be ripped over the decades. The reality is that it comes and goes (optimal conditioning, i mean)

some guys can do it decade after decade. I can do it for 5, maybe sometimes 6 years straight, but then something happens and then i'm off for a few years... almost back to ground zero, ya know?

**Nooomoto** · 10-11-2011, 10:33 AM

Some of my buds and I just hanging out. I'm the one with no sleeves.

**dec11** · 10-11-2011, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Nooomoto

Some of my buds and I just hanging out. I'm the one with no sleeves.

you look kinda familiar lol

**dec11** · 10-11-2011, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Swifto

Some of the most knowledgable people I have come across on these boards are not massive, nor are they bodybuilders, or even big at all. It means shit.

William Lwellyn, BigCat have never even touched AAS. Scally is a doctor who speacialises in treating androgen induced hypogonadism. Nandi wasnt a bodybuilder, nor does DatBTrue weigh 300lbs at 10%. Dante has never stepped on stage, but has helped hundreds of bodybuilders.

Just because you dont walk the walk and weigh 300lbs, doesnt mean you dont know your shit.

fvckin hell, thats animal!!

**juice box** · 10-11-2011, 11:25 AM

I think its a good idea I will take 1 of my self and post ! I really dont give diet tips on here am ok at makeing them but you dudes no more then me I no this so I keep shit to myself... I did my body fat today I am 10 and a half percent . Am 36 220 @ 10 1/2 percent what you dudes think ? Am I a fat bitch lol Am not trying to be cut right now just trying to put on size and get as big as I can !

**gbrice75** · 10-11-2011, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by devildog1967

Why not Staff ? I thought they would be first to show who they are and be proud of that. After all its there overall site . Sorry staff and leaders lol

I didn't mean that staff should be exempt if it were made a 'rule' (which would never happen btw). What I meant was that I believe members would be more inclined to take advice from staff regardless of lack of picture for avy, simply because of status. i.e. they were made staff for a reason. It certainly wasn't because of flaming or giving bad advice.

Originally Posted by Times Roman

AND it is difficult when you get to my age

Stop right there. We know EVERYTHING is difficult at your age. Must not even be able to piss properly, poor fella!

**jimmyinkedup** · 10-11-2011, 03:11 PM

It's more likely than not that you will never see me post my picture primarily to protect my anonymity. Im pretty identifiable based on my tats (which apperantly idicate that im stupid and poor btw - just ask layeazy).
On the other hand I have met another forum member in person quite some time ago and regularly correspond with another that lives close by and Im sure we will eventually get together. We havent thus far through no fault of his -I have had alot going on.
I understand the logic of wanting to see the person advising- however I have learned so much from so many that dont "look the part" it's pretty irrelavent to me at this point. As Swifto said - feel free to weigh any advice or experience I give on any criteria you deem relevant - but dont expect to see a personal pic of me anytime soon.

**Shol'va** · 10-11-2011, 05:02 PM

My latest pic...

**gbrice75** · 10-11-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by jimmyinkedup

Im pretty identifiable based on my tats (which apperantly idicate that im stupid and poor btw - just ask layeazy)

I must've missed when he tried mixing it up with you. He tried getting into it with me once too... telling me I could be a metro sexual based on how I post... I guess because I type 'lol' and put smiley faces at the end of sentences. Sorry for expressing some fvcking emotion. The guy's a tool. I pwnd him in that thread and will be happy to do so again.

**dec11** · 10-11-2011, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by gbrice75

I must've missed when he tried mixing it up with you. He tried getting into it with me once too... telling me I could be a metro sexual based on how I post... I guess because I type 'lol' and put smiley faces at the end of sentences. Sorry for expressing some fvcking emotion. The guy's a tool. I pwnd him in that thread and will be happy to do so again.

yeah, why the hell would one judge ppl he isn't even acquainted with? makes no sense at all.

**littlebill** · 10-11-2011, 08:41 PM

Here is me within a couple weeks. I'm 42 5'8 235-240: Some of you all should really post some pics so you can be taken more seriously when giving out important advice.

**stevey_6t9** · 10-11-2011, 11:42 PM

^^^ wtf crazy calves holy crap.

**littlebill** · 10-12-2011, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by stevey_6t9

^^^ wtf crazy calves holy crap.

Used to be my weak link. Thanks. I have worked very hard on them for a number of years.

**dec11** · 10-12-2011, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by littlebill

Here is me within a couple weeks. I'm 42 5'8 235-240: Some of you all should really post some pics so you can be taken more seriously when giving out important advice.

fvcking hell, are those calves synthol induced?!

**Times Roman** · 10-12-2011, 04:09 AM

Originally Posted by gbrice75

I didn't mean that staff should be exempt if it were made a 'rule' (which would never happen btw). What I meant was that I believe members would be more inclined to take advice from staff regardless of lack of picture for avy, simply because of status. i.e. they were made staff for a reason. It certainly wasn't because of flaming or giving bad advice.

Stop right there. We know EVERYTHING is difficult at your age. Must not even be able to piss properly, poor fella!

No worries mate! In this particular case, although you may be right, I'll stubbornly refuse any kind of a hand =)

**Swifto** · 10-12-2011, 04:39 AM

Originally Posted by dec11

fvcking hell, are those calves synthol induced?!

I assume so.

Still look good.

**dec11** · 10-12-2011, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by littlebill

Here is me within a couple weeks. I'm 42 5'8 235-240: Some of you all should really post some pics so you can be taken more seriously when giving out important advice.

i still dont agree with this line of thought, ppl go up and down in size/condition in this line of recreation, through injuries and life changing scenarios, doesnt change their experiences.

i could post up a pic of loads of plifting trophies/medals including international and a British finals Bronze, doesnt mean i can walk into the gym tonight and pull a 280kg deadlift, but i was at that level.

**gbrice75** · 10-12-2011, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by dec11

fvcking hell, are those calves synthol induced?!

I was thinking the same thing. Either way, littlebill is beast status for sure.

**littlebill** · 10-12-2011, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by dec11

fvcking hell, are those calves synthol induced?!

Guess I'll take that as a compliment!

**gixxerboy1** · 10-12-2011, 10:10 AM

your def a big boy

**littlebill** · 10-12-2011, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by dec11

i still dont agree with this line of thought, ppl go up and down in size/condition in this line of recreation, through injuries and life changing scenarios, doesnt change their experiences.

i could post up a pic of loads of plifting trophies/medals including international and a British finals Bronze, doesnt mean i can walk into the gym tonight and pull a 280kg deadlift, but i was at that level.

Unless you suffer serious injury or health setback the only way to go is up- that is if you are in it for the long haul. I look better now than when I was 25, 35 etc. And I plan to keep making improvements. That's what keeps me going. It may not be the healthiest attitude- but most of my self worth and self confidence is based on my appearance- or how people perceive it. To each his own.

**gbrice75** · 10-12-2011, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by littlebill

It may not be the healthiest attitude- but most of my self worth and self confidence is based on my appearance- or how people perceive it. To each his own.

lol if ever there was a place where people will understand this, it's here!

**dec11** · 10-12-2011, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by littlebill

Unless you suffer serious injury or health setback the only way to go is up- that is if you are in it for the long haul. I look better now than when I was 25, 35 etc. And I plan to keep making improvements. That's what keeps me going. It may not be the healthiest attitude- but most of my self worth and self confidence is based on my appearance- or how people perceive it. To each his own.

why does it have to be serious? little niggles can set one back just as much, try having rotator cuff probs and see how many lifts you cant perform. after a long number of years in competitive plifting i have many flare ups and cant train like i did 15yrs ago, does that disqualify me from advising?

**dec11** · 10-12-2011, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by littlebill

Guess I'll take that as a compliment!

it was more of a question, they dont look in contrast with the rest of you

**littlebill** · 10-12-2011, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by gbrice75

lol if ever there was a place where people will understand this, it's here!

That's why I'm here!

**littlebill** · 10-12-2011, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by dec11

it was more of a question, they dont look in contrast with the rest of you

Contrast as in color or symmetry? They are 20" and so are my arms...part of the reason for a little oil enhancement (which Swifto pointed out) which helps with about 1". If you are talking about color- well that's taken outside and others in.

but I think you are referring to the size.

**dec11** · 10-12-2011, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by littlebill

Contrast as in color or symmetry? They are 20" and so are my arms...part of the reason for a little oil enhancement (which Swifto pointed out) which helps with about 1". If you are talking about color- well that's taken outside and others in.

but I think you are referring to the size.

lol, meant size. would be a bit much for me but if thats what you're into.
you're in good nick for your age. im currently downsizing, sick of the constant eating and wrecking myself. a nice lean 90kgs will do me.

out of interest, how often do you have use synthol to maintain them?