"It's all about balance and the mix of food, sleep, and lifting promotes such a healthier lifestyle. I'm very happy."
Ari's Progress
Before
After
How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture?
The first photo was taken in October 2019, but I didn’t read and start Bigger Leaner Stronger until May of 2020. The second photo was taken in February of 2021. So I guess from the photo to photo it was 16 months, but my Bigger Leaner Stronger fitness/macros journey was 9 months from May 2020 to February 2021.
I, unfortunately, did not get body fat measurements before I started Bigger Leaner Stronger. I wish I did! But I was 184 pounds in May 2020 and I was 158 pounds in February 2021. 26 pounds difference!
What has happened so far on the program?
I cut for 9 months from May 2020 to February 2021. I lost 26 pounds going from 184 pounds to 168 pounds. I increased all three of my main power lifts to a 265 pounds bench press, 455 sumo deadlift, and 370 pounds squat – I am so happy to say I am part of the 1,000 club now! I also did “200-mile Squatober” where I squatted every weekday for the month of October along with biking a total of 200 miles.
It was grueling but totally worth it! I am now on a lean bulk as of February 2021 as I’d like to gain some weight back and more strength appropriately.
What workout split from the book did you use?
I used the 5 day split from Bigger Leaner Stronger during my cut. Now I am currently on a novice linear progression training model based on Starting Strength.
What, if anything, almost kept you from buying the book or starting the program?
I was happy living my life eating whatever, drinking beer, and lifting decent weight but then when the pandemic afforded me all this time, I knew it was finally time to truly put my effort in. I now realize how important sleep and dieting are along with lifting. Throughout the past 9 months, I always made sure I got my lifts in – whether that meant they needed to be at 5:45 am or 9:00 pm. I am lucky to belong to a gym with great equipment that is 24/7/365!
What do you like most about the program?
You need to be disciplined. I like that I can factor in foods I enjoy as long as they fit my macros. I’m currently on a lean bulk and every night I get to eat rigatoni pasta with air-fried breaded chicken and Alfredo sauce. Who wouldn’t love that! Even during my cut, I learned to love eating shredded chicken and broccoli.
Plus there is something therapeutic about waking up every morning, listening to a podcast, and cooking then eating eggs/egg whites, avocado, and an English muffin. I love my meals!
It’s also important to note that it takes results to see results. I could’ve given up in my first two months, but by month three is when I truly saw progress. Then it became addicting. I’m excited to continue on this journey!
How does this program compare with others you’ve tried?
How has what you’ve achieved with your body changed other areas of your life?
I definitely have more energy. I try to get 8 hours of sleep every night. When my phone tells me it’s bedtime at 11:00 pm, I put it down so that I can get to sleep by 11:30 pm and wake up feeling good at 7:30 am. I’ve also learned to wake up at 7:30 am regardless of whether it is a weekend or a weekday. This helps keep me on a schedule with my body’s circadian rhythm.
I also drink a gallon of water a day and this makes my skin much clearer and helps me feel more energized as well!
Who would you recommend this program to and why?
I encourage all of my friends to read Bigger Leaner Stronger and Starting Strength. It’s all about balance and the mix of food, sleep, and lifting promotes such a healthier lifestyle. I am very happy.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
My journey has only begun! I am excited to do a lean bulk and then cut again and then continue this process! I love it!
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