Weight loss experiences with BJJ

[NateTx4112]

252 last July

217 before labor day







222 after :-(

 

[curb1850]

Has anyone been able to gain lean muscle mass while training 6/7 times a week? I've been eating like a god damn horse, lifting before work, and training after. I'm in great shape, just trying to add a bit more muscle.

 

[FXG]

lost 30 pounds in 2 months going 3 days a week, 225 to 195,

trying to get down to 170...

 

[MMA_Fan]

I dropped from 196 to 168 in 6 weeks. As for my reason for training, although I did want to get in shape, my real goal is to learn BJJ, and to teach others.

 

[rjthakid]

I suppose it's easier to do an intense cardio workout several times a week when you're having fun in the process.

 

[Steve3730]

Has anyone else here started doing BJJ to lose weight? How much did you lose? What else did you do along with BJJ to achieve your goals? I am interested because it's my single reason for beginning to train.

here is a great thread with success stories

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/story-pic-bjj-saved-my-life-1323505/

 

[hackenbush]

I've lost almost nothing worth mentioning. My diet is better but still not great. 4x a week too. But I am leaner...clothes are more baggy. I just assume I am replacing fat with muscle. I think my biggest surprise is the increase in core strength.

 

[the garage]

I went from 13% BF to 7% and guys that train with us have done the same. Basically training BJJ , Plyometrics and good eating habits.

 

[SickyGnarwhal]

You'll slim down for sure as long as you eat right, it's all about calories in vs calories out.

This.

 

[johnkreese]

54lbs! It took me about a year and a half. I didn't change my diet too much..just trained a lot.

 

[rawpower]

dropped from 225 and 33% bodyfat to 200 and 20% bodyfat since I started training in the last year. Almost 34lbs of bodyfat and 10lbs of muscle in a year. Not too shabby.

Lifting and BJJ is all I do.