Before: 245lbs	After: 205lbs

Vital Stats

Name: David Shutler
Age: 25
Height: 6'1"

Weight: 245 lbs
Body Fat: 12-14%

After:
Weight: 205 lbs
Body Fat: 6%

Why I Got Started

I started weight lifting when I was in junior high, and eventually got really into bodybuilding and nutrition when I was in college. I always thought that you had to have a big "bulking" off season to put on muscle. Boy did I find out the hard way.

I managed to get up to almost 250 lbs in March of 2008 which was my all time heaviest. It wasn't until one day I stepped on the treadmill and was reading a magazine at the same time, when I finally had to stop the treadmill after running one mile. I was so out of breath!

I decided it was time for a change. I knew I could still maintain my muscle mass if I dieted down right. And diet is what I did.

How I Did It!

It definitely wasn't easy, but I challenged myself to get into the best shape of my life. I knew I had the discipline, and you have to learn to control your mind first and foremost in order to control your body.

I wanted to be a fitness model, and that is where I stand today. From 250 lbs to 205 lbs at about 6-7% body fat, I accomplished getting in my first magazine, Exercise for Men Only, in May of 2009 and look to do a lot more in the future, with Muscle and Fitness being one of my ultimate goals. The cover! That is definitely high atop my list of "to do's."

Training

I am a big believer in a mix of power and hypertrophy style workouts. I have two full body days split into two sessions (one upper and one lower) where I focus on a powerlifting scheme with more weight and less reps.

Then the other three days I train with higher volume (more reps and more sets, moderate to lighter weight to get that good pump). I think this is one of the best ways to continue to see results, that is if your nutrition is on point.

Supplements I'm Taking

• Whey Protein
• Fish Oil
• Force Factor
• Glucosamine
• Phendrexin XR
• Multivitamin
• BCAA's