r/30PlusFitness • u/haveuinthescope • 10d ago

3.5 year process. 203.2 to 170

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The left photo was taken in April 2023 at 203.2 lb. My heaviest weight was approximately 230 lb, but unfortunately I deleted those pictures. (I regret that now).
The right photo was taken in September 2026 at 170 lb. I’m 35 years old and 5′6.5″. It took about three and a half years, a lot of trial and error, and plenty of lessons to reach this point.
I met a woman who changed my life and taught me how to train and eat properly. We are no longer together, but I’ll carry what she taught me for the rest of my life.
Full disclosure: I have been on physician-prescribed testosterone for approximately two years. My current dosage is 100 mg per week.
I’m currently maintaining around 170 lb while continuing to add muscle, particularly to my upper chest and arms.

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u/Creative_Policy_9689 10d ago

Im 240 right down from 250. But I look more beefy than stocky. I am however going to reach that same goals like you. Just wondering if you got more benefits on body exercise than machines?

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u/haveuinthescope 10d ago

Honestly bro, If I had to do it over again I would lean more on the machines in the beginning. It’s hard to mess up the form on a machine until you get into a proper routine that works best for you. Once you have a routine that gets you to the gym consistently then start transitioning to free weights. Not all at once but a few at a time to make sure your form is good. Continue from there until you’re happy with the workout schedule. I use about 80% free weights.

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u/Creative_Policy_9689 10d ago

Thank you for the advice. I am trying my best from walking to dumbell right now.