Freshman 15? I don't think so. in Off Topic

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May 13 2010, 10:04 pm (Edited on May 14 2010, 12:18 pm)
Well, I finished my first year of college with a success. Pretty decent GPA, lots of friends, and a larger person(In a good way). I went into college at 258 and ended up coming out at 250.

Everyone always told me to watch out for the freshman 15 and I was careful, until around thanksgiving. I went crazy with my food and got pretty hefty. Finding out my ex-girlfriend cheated on me and ended up dumping her didn't help either. I went from 258-280, ouch that wasn't good at all. Freshman 15? more like freshman 22..haha.

About 2 weeks after i broke up with my ex, i lost about 15 pounds, which put me at 265. At that point I hit a wall with just eating less and decided to start weight lifting. With that, i quickly dropped down to 244, losing 16 pounds in another 3 weeks or so. I was pretty happy, but my shirts really didn't seem to fit much better and I was not satisfied.

I decided to keep weight lifting, but i also started playing sports like basketball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, and speedball on a regular basis. I noticed a lot of my stuff then started to fit a LOT better, but I was gaining weight. I jumped back up to 260 in a matter of 2 weeks and was confused. At this point it was right after spring break and I just kept at it.

One week, I lost 8 pounds in water weight magically and I was at 252 right before finals and then managed to drop 2 pounds and I ended my college career at 250. I came in there wearing 3XL shirts, and they were getting tight on me. I come out being able to fit in a L, which was decently tight on me but I could pull it off. My jeans..i was barley able to squeeze into 40's and now they're all really loose on me, so I can probably get into 38's and even 36's.

I have a few pictures to show my progress so far.

Comparison Picture 1
Comparison Picture 2(lol i look miserable

August 09(Right Before College)
September 09
Halloween 09
Christmas 09
February 2010
April 210
May 2010(Wearing one of those 3xl shirts)
May 2010
May 2010

So yeah, I got bigger..but in muscle and I'm fine with that. :P

May 2010

May 2010, These clothes used to be skin tight on me


#1 May 13 2010, 10:10 pm
The reason why you have increased weight is that the muscles is putting mass back on.
#2 May 13 2010, 10:11 pm
Gamemakingdude wrote:
The reason why you have increased weight is that the muscles is putting mass back on.

I know this. I wanted to lose weight and then gain it back in muscle, and that's what I did.
#3 May 13 2010, 10:13 pm
Axerob wrote:
Gamemakingdude wrote:
The reason why you have increased weight is that the muscles is putting mass back on.

I know this. I wanted to lose weight and then gain it back in muscle, and that's what I did.

Hmm. You can still go further by eating a lot of protein and red meats. Basically eggs and beef or steaks.
#4 May 13 2010, 10:34 pm
Gamemakingdude wrote:
Axerob wrote:
Gamemakingdude wrote:
The reason why you have increased weight is that the muscles is putting mass back on.

I know this. I wanted to lose weight and then gain it back in muscle, and that's what I did.

Hmm. You can still go further by eating a lot of protein and red meats. Basically eggs and beef or steaks.

I know that. I like eating red meat even though it's not too good for you. Problem is I'm limited to what lifting exercises i can do while I'm home since the only Gym here is 30 bucks a month and is 100% crap, so I have to do with what I have..which is not a whole lot.

#5 May 13 2010, 11:06 pm
Axerob wrote:
Gamemakingdude wrote:
Axerob wrote:
Gamemakingdude wrote:
The reason why you have increased weight is that the muscles is putting mass back on.

I know this. I wanted to lose weight and then gain it back in muscle, and that's what I did.

Hmm. You can still go further by eating a lot of protein and red meats. Basically eggs and beef or steaks.

I know that. I like eating red meat even though it's not too good for you. Problem is I'm limited to what lifting exercises i can do while I'm home since the only Gym here is 30 bucks a month and is 100% crap, so I have to do with what I have..which is not a whole lot.

Hmm. Try looking for more professional gyms around your area. Also, try getting lean meat. They have a lot less fat and a bit healther for you. Grilling them is even healther.
#6 May 14 2010, 2:01 am
You look fit for some football. High school football really helped me gain the cardio and muscle I never thought I'd have. Of course, once you have it you have to maintain it.
#7 May 14 2010, 7:59 am
Way to go Rob! Keep it up.


(Don't forget to workout your legs :P)
#8 May 14 2010, 11:52 am
Pennywise99 wrote:
Way to go Rob! Keep it up.


(Don't forget to workout your legs :P)

Thanks! I know I need to start working out my legs, but I hate doing the exercises, especially since my left knee has problems(Floor Hockey game knocked it out of place and it's been weird ever since). I just took a 4 mile bike ride though(Parts of it were uphill..steep uphill) and it was pretty easy compared to last summer(I only used to do 2 miles and I'd be dead). I would have kept going but the buses started showing up for the school and I'm not gonna be able to bike when they are there.

@Theironx

Everyone always told me I should play football. I wanted to try out but I had a bad case of Asthma until the beginning of my Senior year in highschool when I outgrew it. I'd play in college, but my college only offers sprint football and I have to be under 172 pounds to play. That means i'd have to lose another 80 pounds, which I don't have in me to lose..I'd look very..unhealthy if I did that. My goal is 220-230, which I think I'd look very healthy and athletic(Everyone else seems to think so too...I was playing in the gym and had my own cheerleader squad cheering me on :P..they all think I'm athletic as it is right now lol.)

#9 May 14 2010, 12:11 pm
I can see improvement in your shoulders. u lok like u got taller 2. idk.

I spend 1-2 hours on my bike, though going up hill for me is a pain in the ass. I'm like 136 and this guy who was like 230 went up in the hill faster than I did so I assumed he was on steroids and called him a n0b. He flipped me off. :(

anyway, like IDK 2 pounds I lost today. that's a hella lot.

#10 May 14 2010, 2:27 pm
Man.. Lol, You gained muscle pretty fast in my opinion.

Ive been working out for awhile now, and I am still at about 160 pounds. My muscle strength has increased alot, but my upper body is still weak.

But way to go! I notice a difference from the pictures. My advice..Dont do heavy cardio while weight lifting. That was my mistake >.>
#11 May 14 2010, 3:06 pm
Chidori123 wrote:
Man.. Lol, You gained muscle pretty fast in my opinion.

Ive been working out for awhile now, and I am still at about 160 pounds. My muscle strength has increased alot, but my upper body is still weak.

But way to go! I notice a difference from the pictures. My advice..Dont do heavy cardio while weight lifting. That was my mistake >.>

I'm not going to do heavy cardio, just enough to keep in shape. Plus I have a big frame so it's easier for me to gain muscle.

#12 May 14 2010, 3:59 pm
What college are you attending?
#13 May 14 2010, 4:19 pm
Ant305 wrote:
What college are you attending?

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania.
#14 May 14 2010, 7:02 pm
U look better with ur beard shaved off no homo.
#15 May 16 2010, 3:10 pm
Axerob wrote:
Ant305 wrote:
What college are you attending?

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania.

Your college is like 2 miles away from were i live.
#16 May 16 2010, 4:43 pm
I look like a twig next to you lol. Though I always aimed to be of a lean but ripped rather than just big and bulky.I specially work on my abs since is the muscle you use the least ( other than helping with posture) compared to your legs or arms which you are constantly using. I've had a six pack since I was 14-15 I'm 19 now.
#17 May 18 2010, 7:09 pm
MdNight wrote:
I look like a twig next to you lol. Though I always aimed to be of a lean but ripped rather than just big and bulky.I specially work on my abs since is the muscle you use the least ( other than helping with posture) compared to your legs or arms which you are constantly using. I've had a six pack since I was 14-15 I'm 19 now.

Well, I have a big frame to begin with, so lean and ripped is not possible for me, lol. I used to be very chunky and fat, but I changed..as you can see.
#18 May 21 2010, 12:43 pm
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#19 May 23 2010, 2:57 am
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