SO about 2 years ago i Lost 60 pounds in 3 months

So i went from 260 to 200 in three months about 2 years ago and now i am back up to 240, and have a fitness photographer interested in getting me on board to pose for him but i need to cut about 5 % bodyfat but here i am with my last transformation and current pics
 
the first is my before and after 2 years ago and the others are the current me
 
be honest tell me what i should work on that way i can maybe get into a magazine

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height-5'10
weight-225
bench-325
squat-400
dead lift-500-600 its been a while
power clean-270

this is gunna sound harsh but you gotta lose a lot to get into a magazine.  Dropping to 5% bodyfat is not easy task and i would venture a guess you are around 15-20%.  If anything i would work on your chest more it seems awfully small comparatively speaking but its hard to say without definition.  Like i said its harsh but honest.

ok well as of right now i have a visable 4 pack so if that is your idea of 20% i dont know what to tell you,  and 5 % is not all that hard, all its takes is alittle bit of hard dieting, and hard training so really i can get there pretty quick i am guessing a month

height-5'10
weight-225
bench-325
squat-400
dead lift-500-600 its been a while
power clean-270

going from your last picture i see no 4-pack, as for dropping weight you would need to drop more than 40 pounds more like 55 and in a months time is not only improbable but would also be very unhealthy, look at many bodybuilders they start cutting 2 months out to drop maybe 30 pounds and they know exactly what to do.  Not saying you dont but i'm sure you know what im getting at.

maybe i am misunderstanding you, do you need to drop to 5% or just drop 5% bodyfat?

and yes i do agree that my chest needs some work....  but then again when i drop the 5% (or more) my chest does pop alot better

height-5'10
weight-225
bench-325
squat-400
dead lift-500-600 its been a while
power clean-270

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going from your last picture i see no 4-pack, as for dropping weight you would need to drop more than 40 pounds more like 55 and in a months time is not only improbable but would also be very unhealthy, look at many bodybuilders they start cutting 2 months out to drop maybe 30 pounds and they know exactly what to do.  Not saying you dont but i'm sure you know what im getting at.

maybe i am misunderstanding you, do you need to drop to 5% or just drop 5% bodyfat?

ok so i have the top 2 abs showing and as of right now looking in the mirror the top half of the next abs coming, and i need to drop 5 % bodyfat.... i am a big guy and i usually can drop the weight fairly fast... as do i work at max muscle and have an ample supply of supps to use... i am also a personal trainer and do diets on a regular basis for clients so i have a pretty good idea as to what i need to do i got test at about 10-12% body about 1-2 weeks ago, by a another personal trainer and fitness competitor

height-5'10
weight-225
bench-325
squat-400
dead lift-500-600 its been a while
power clean-270

Work on your traps and chest, and you're going to need to lose about 7-12% bodyfat to be in a magazine.  I picture you around 15% bodyfat and yes you can see the top four abs when you flex at that bodyfat (sometimes).

You're going to have to get to around 3%.

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going from your last picture i see no 4-pack, as for dropping weight you would need to drop more than 40 pounds more like 55 and in a months time is not only improbable but would also be very unhealthy, look at many bodybuilders they start cutting 2 months out to drop maybe 30 pounds and they know exactly what to do.  Not saying you dont but i'm sure you know what im getting at.

maybe i am misunderstanding you, do you need to drop to 5% or just drop 5% bodyfat?

ok so i have the top 2 abs showing and as of right now looking in the mirror the top half of the next abs coming, and i need to drop 5 % bodyfat.... i am a big guy and i usually can drop the weight fairly fast... as do i work at max muscle and have an ample supply of supps to use... i am also a personal trainer and do diets on a regular basis for clients so i have a pretty good idea as to what i need to do i got test at about 10-12% body about 1-2 weeks ago, by a another personal trainer and fitness competitor

if you're a trainer and a nutritionist (which i hope you are to be legally allowed to write up diets for clients), you should know your muscle imbalances and whats the best way to lose weight in a HEALTHY manner.  I also agree with yet to actually be in a magazine you need to have stupidly low bodyfat and high vascularity, even i would have a hard time getting that low.  Also bringing up supplements at your disposal, once again being a trainer i would hope you know training methodologies to drop weight/gain muscle without supplements or without having to rely on them as you seem too.

You are doing good. Everything is there, I wouldn't say you have to work more on this or that...  How do your legs look?   I think you should drop another 25lbs and then you might look pretty damn good.    Up the cardio,  Give that stair master a try! LoL that **** is hard I tell you! 

Oh if you want to get into a mag you probably going to have to drop about 40lbs off where you are now.  it shouldn't be that hard for ya though you got good genetics.   I been cutting down my self.   Trying to drop like another 10lbs.  It's  a ****to get them abs showing I tell ya!   To be real though don't worry about what the scale says when the muscles sculpt as you cut down it looks far more impressive.   you might look pretty dope at 175lbs or so.

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okso it has been about 2 weeks since i posted this message and i am down to 225... i know that this is usually way to fast drop weight but i am doing all the basics eating 5-6 times a time small meals and the weight just happens to fall off me any ideas.... should i be eating more or just keep doing what i am doing... my meals look like this

oh ya and i started 2 a day training last week light weights in the morning with 40 min cardio and heavy weights at night with 40 min cardio ( stair stepper eliptical)

breakfast
4 egg whites 2 eggs scrambled
generally toast or oatmeal for my nmorning carbs
and maybe a banana
on ocasion i have some penut butter as well

3 hours later snack
generally max pro protien shake 2 scoops in water
260 calories
60 grams protien
1 gram fat
2 grams sugar

Lunch at home
6-8 ounces chicken breast baked no seasoning
1 cup cooked white rice
and broccoli

or
lunch at work
either a subway chicken breast sandwhich half cheese
oyakadon from osaka sushii- chicken rice egg carrots i only eat half of it

3 hours later snack
generally max pro protien shake 2 scoops in water
260 calories
60 grams protien
1 gram fat
2 grams sugar
 
dinner
6-8 ounces chicken breast baked no seasoning
1 cup cooked white rice
and broccoli

3 hours later
optional for me maybe some yogurt

height-5'10
weight-225
bench-325
squat-400
dead lift-500-600 its been a while
power clean-270

you could lose a few pounds but you look like a monster to me, honestly i don't think you could healthily get down to 200 lb. you'd probably be real cut up at 210 at 5'10" thats really beastly.

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Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

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You are pretty beasty, that diet looks like not enough cals for the amount of work your doing but i guess if losing bf is the goal you cant complain.

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