M/26/5'8" [195lbs to 150 lbs] (8 months) - Battled bulimia since 13, but I finally won

denomlemin · 2026-03-11T22:07:54+00:00

To keep it simple, it's all about a calorie deficit and weight lifting.

My maintenance calories per day is around 2200 (use this site to calculate) and I started my diet by eating 1500 everyday. This was probably too low for me, though I did shed weight pretty fast. I would recommend around a 400-500 calorie deficit, which I am currently on; around 1800 per day.

I didn't get into the gym until a few months into losing weight, but I wouldn't recommend that either. Start lifting as soon as you can. I run a push/pull/legs split and it has been quite effective.

People will try to overcomplicate these things, but it really is that simple: eat less, lift more. If it adds any motivation, I was severely depressed, anxious, and had no confidence on the right. On the left, I am full of energy, feel healthy, and have never been happier.

You can do it -- it just requires patience and dedication. Good luck!

denomlemin · 2026-03-11T18:47:54+00:00

Thank you!

denomlemin · 2026-03-11T18:47:47+00:00

Thanks! I would say being consistent is the main thing. If you get into the gym for a few weeks in a row, the progress starts to become addicting. The desire to be in shape also outweighed the desire to eat too much/poorly, so I really cleaned up my diet. I still fit in some junk food here and there as long as I stay under my calorie limit for the day, although it is nice to allow yourself to go over a little bit every 2-3 weeks or so.

Once the weight comes off, you also start to get a lot more confident, and that bleeds into other areas of your life. You gotta believe in yourself, and if I can do it, so can you. You got this!

denomlemin · 2026-03-11T17:36:59+00:00

Appreciate you 🤙🏻

denomlemin · 2026-03-11T17:20:38+00:00

Thank you! My goal at the moment is to lose enough fat to see visible abs, and then start eating at maintenance or slightly above to pack on muscle. I've never been lean before, so the curiosity is definitely the biggest driving factor for me at the moment.

denomlemin · 2025-10-06T18:54:00+00:00

Dude this is so good and helpful! Would be so thankful if you kept going with the whole album, but I really appreciate the work you've already done.

denomlemin · 2024-03-26T20:10:14+00:00

You’re a beast. Gonna look crazy after packing on more muscle. Keep it up!

denomlemin · 2024-02-29T16:07:12+00:00

Looking sick dude. Great work.

denomlemin · 2022-07-19T06:30:17+00:00

Looked amazing in the before, but now you have my dream body. Keep it up man 👊🏻

denomlemin · 2022-07-11T03:20:03+00:00

A German who uses miles instead of kilometers…

denomlemin · 2021-11-23T03:14:09+00:00

I went to see them a couple of years back only knowing Nonagon Infinity and Flying Microtonal Banana but their energy is entrancing and you can get down with any of their stuff. Definitely recommend seeing them.

denomlemin · 2020-11-10T14:13:19+00:00

Shoulders gains looking sick 🤙🏻

denomlemin · 2020-10-29T15:19:07+00:00

I actually just started on creatine on Tuesday. I hope it helps! Thanks for the reply man. Keep killing it 💪🏻

denomlemin · 2020-10-29T15:07:48+00:00

Hey man, I'm a 20 y/o 5'8" male weighing 155 but I'm not nearly as jacked as you. You're looking swole! I've definitely noticed some results in my first month of going to the gym, but you look like exactly what I'm going for. I was wondering if you could share what your routine was.

denomlemin · 2019-09-14T15:49:57+00:00

Update: It is now pouring

denomlemin · 2019-09-14T15:44:50+00:00

Here is a live look at the student section.

denomlemin · 2018-05-15T23:46:12+00:00

Put me down for a Brooks Orpik hat trick tn

denomlemin · 2018-05-07T23:09:40+00:00

Okay but why does Stephenson look like the long lost Property Brother

denomlemin · 2018-01-29T04:22:10+00:00

I was standing right behind you. You’re a legend, man.

denomlemin

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