Length of Time

ProperDeadly

I am aware that this is probably a "how long is a piece of string" type question, but given that I'm completely clueless, I was hoping that somebody might be able to give me some indication, however vague.

How long would it take to go from this:
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31826&stc=1&d=1247998794

to this:
http://www.google.ie/imgres?imgurl=http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/kaleena_katt/kaleena_katt0801/kaleena_katt080100360/2455178-toned-man.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.123rf.com/photo_2455178_toned-man.html&usg=__tdqhJ_UdifjwUAsZ6KPdXm87vI4=&h=400&w=312&sz=23&hl=en&start=25&sig2=VRptIoqBDDyESabIU9WOkg&zoom=1&tbnid=Sptd1AjUjDeSrM:&tbnh=145&tbnw=111&ei=sVWOTaCxIJS0hAfagem7Dg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtoned%2Bman%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D617%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C774&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=570&vpy=122&dur=181&hovh=254&hovw=198&tx=91&ty=140&oei=kVWOTf3sII-whAezs8TGDg&page=2&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:18,s:25&biw=1276&bih=617

with cardio workouts 6 times a week, and a good diet.

I know it's not a straightforward question, and there are many factors to consider, but I'm just looking for a ballpark figure!

dave80

ProperDeadly wrote: »

I am aware that this is probably a "how long is a piece of string" type question, but given that I'm completely clueless, I was hoping that somebody might be able to give me some indication, however vague.

How long would it take to go from this:
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31826&stc=1&d=1247998794

to this:
http://www.google.ie/imgres?imgurl=http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/kaleena_katt/kaleena_katt0801/kaleena_katt080100360/2455178-toned-man.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.123rf.com/photo_2455178_toned-man.html&usg=__tdqhJ_UdifjwUAsZ6KPdXm87vI4=&h=400&w=312&sz=23&hl=en&start=25&sig2=VRptIoqBDDyESabIU9WOkg&zoom=1&tbnid=Sptd1AjUjDeSrM:&tbnh=145&tbnw=111&ei=sVWOTaCxIJS0hAfagem7Dg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtoned%2Bman%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D617%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C774&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=570&vpy=122&dur=181&hovh=254&hovw=198&tx=91&ty=140&oei=kVWOTf3sII-whAezs8TGDg&page=2&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:18,s:25&biw=1276&bih=617

with cardio workouts 6 times a week, and a good diet.

I know it's not a straightforward question, and there are many factors to consider, but I'm just looking for a ballpark figure!

It's never happen unless the the 2 pics are of the same person at different weights etc, all you can do is improve your body comp, hit the weights too if ur not already cardio alone won't cut it imo

Lantus

dave80 wrote: »

It's never happen unless the the 2 pics are of the same person at different weights etc, all you can do is improve your body comp, hit the weights too if ur not already cardio alone won't cut it imo

You could spend the rest of your life doing cardio and never look like that. It takes a massive discipline and dedicated approach to nutrition. A good solid weights workout AND cardio and a well established set of short medium and long term goals. You need to be consistent and enjoy it.

I would say go and read Tom Venuto's book (check his website out) and learn more. You can't go wrong there.

baaaa

If you knew what you were doing you could probably get pretty close in 3 months.

deadlybuzzman

seriously? id honestly consider both to be in equally bad shape 1 is skinny fat the other skinny

jive

baaaa wrote: »

If you knew what you were doing you could probably get pretty close in 3 months.

This figure is way out. If you go for this you will not achieve that difference in 3 months so ignore the above response. Not to be a dick but you're giving false hope with that tiny timeframe.

The 1st pic - skinny fat - very very little muscle (you can see the lack of muscle in the arms) and a lot of body fat. I'd estimate that he is ~30% body fat.

The 2nd pic - a small amount of muscular development. You can see his pecs and the abs/obliques are fairly visible. Weak shoulders/arms/traps however. The 2nd pic is probably ~10% bodyfat.

Tbh you are looking at the barebones of 1 year. The 1st pic shows absolutely no muscular development and a lot of fat whereas the 2nd pic shows a small amount of devlopment with hardly any bodyfat. To change your body composition like that you would need to be doing weights and cardio consistently for around 1 year if you are dedicated. If you aren't dedicated then you can add probably 1 more year to that figure.

It would be easier to estimate if you could provide a weight for the people in each pic.

Lantus

True. didn't notice the 2nd pic but he's pretty lean allright. Naturally low BF% without any real effort and probably young enough. Looks pretty lamo now I look back. Needs work on all 4 shouler muscle groups, biceps, triceps, forearsm and chest.

This is a genetically gifted who can eat pizza and still look good.

rocky

why do people keep saying the first pic is skinny fat? That's fat fat in my view.

this is skinny fat:

http://gymidiots.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/skinny-fat.jpg, that is he may look ok in clothes, but there's no way the first one can do that.

gymsoldier

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

seriously? id honestly consider both to be in equally bad shape 1 is skinny fat the other skinny

Agree'd, the second guy just looks under weight, and has no muscle tone or definition.

gymsoldier

ProperDeadly wrote: »

How long would it take to go from this:
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31826&stc=1&d=1247998794

Are you more like the person in picture one, and trying to change youre physique? Or is this just a question out of curiosity?

Hanley

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

seriously? id honestly consider both to be in equally bad shape 1 is skinny fat the other skinny

Bullsh*t.

I forgot how cool it was to rag on everyone who's not 100kg and 8%.

Scuba Ste

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

seriously? id honestly consider both to be in equally bad shape 1 is skinny fat the other skinny

The OP didn't ask that though. If he wants to look like number 2 it's his business and there's nothing wrong with that at all.

Cardio and a good diet won't get there though, you'll need some weight training too.

Remmy

Hanley wrote: »

Bullsh*t.

I forgot how cool it was to rag on everyone who's not 100kg and 8%.

Wasn't it jesus who said he who is 250 pounds contest shape cast the first stone?