How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture?
Starting weight was 196 pounds in March 2018 with about 17% body fat which is the before pic. I decided to seriously shape up about a month later which was the start of April.

The after picture was taken end of September 2018. So the transformation period was 6 months. I believe I reached 10% body fat. These are just guesses so your estimations would probably be more accurate.

What has happened so far on the program?
I started off with a 25% calorie deficit with a macro breakdown your site provided.

I meal prepped 4 out of 5 working days.

I did heavy weight training Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (all before work and fasted).

I did about 3 25-minute HIIT sessions on a spin bike per week (evenings before dinner).

Weight loss stalled at 184 pounds, so I added another couple of HIIT sessions. Still no budge.

I reverse dieted for about a month to speed up my metabolism then did another 20% deficit. (roughly 1950kcal)

I increased HIIT to 4-to-5 times per week and started to drop the carbs in my final weeks.

The result was I was able to knock off an extra pound or so giving me a final weight of 182 pounds on 22/09/18.

What workout split from the book did you use?
I used a 4-day split, I added an extra abs circuit and did an average of 3-to-4 25-minutes HIIT sessions on the spin bike.

What, if anything, almost kept you from buying the book or starting the program?
The only thing I felt apprehensive about was the nutritional aspect. I always enjoyed weight training so the more ‘boring’ part would be the meal prepping etc. I did find the meal prepping to be essential in the end and realized the huge necessity to have it in check.

Previous to Bigger Leaner Stronger I used to practice the generic 12 reps in all movements which were great for a pump, but that’s about it. After a few hours, it was like I didn’t even train. I was fairly disheartened with the results.

What do you like most about the program?
The thing I liked most about the program was the emphasis on keeping a detailed workout log. The program encouraged me to keep track of every rep and weight I was performing. The detailed workout log allowed me to monitor and increase my strength.

By the end of my cut, my strength didn’t lessen at all. I actually gained strength during my reverse diet period on some lifts, and I feel I didn’t lose much muscle at all.

How does this program compare with others you’ve tried?
I haven’t followed any other program. I only used to perform the generic 12 reps across all movements. Eat a lot, and try and gain as much muscle as possible. Once I graduated my newbie gains, I just started to put on a layer of fat.

How has what you’ve achieved with your body changed other areas of your life?
I definitely feel more confident. I used to wear slightly baggy shirts to disguise my tummy paunch and flabby chest. Now I can wear my old wardrobe that fits me just right. The amount of water I have been consuming made me well hydrated, and feeling energetic.

Also during the Melbourne http://www.ecibug.eu winter, the HIIT sessions, in particular, left me feeling generally warmer. Also the meal prepping makes me avoid buying lunch which in turn saves me money.