****Official "OBF" 2010 SPECTACULAR SPRING Contest Thread***

[SexyBack]

Hey everyone! How y'all doing?
Yesterday I had a little set back. Emotions were running high from work stress and instead of having a proper last meal, I ate emotionally and had chips and salsa. Could have been worse I suppose. I really need to learn to turn stress into a positive thing and not let it win me over by making me make bad decisions. :mad:

[johnel1984]

i forgot my lunch in the fridge this morning was soo pissed at work. I went online and checked the nutrition facts at restaurants in the area before I went to eat so I wouldnt be paranoid I ate something really bad.

booked a personal trainer starting in April until the end of June, cant wait to start!

[2.0Tsunami]

Had a pretty good workout yesterday and got a new car as well.
what'd you get? I'm always car shopping lol...may go do some test drives this weekend.

[longhorns_p]

Lemonade protein powder?

I'm in!

yah its good stuff

wish i would've never told my wife to try it, now she has it every morning post-workout :mad:

[ronniec02]

I just tried Controlled Labs Lemonade Purple Wraath last night and it's probably one of the best lemonade flavored supplements that I've tried. It tastes WAY better then the grape. I highly recommend it along with Purple Intrain.

just got my bb order in today and i got a free sample of the purple wraath lemonade cant wait to try it

[Sky22]

I tried Syntrax Nectar Roadside Lemonade and I must say I was disappointed... I love lemonade flavored things, but it was just too... whey-like lol. However those silly gimmic Slim Quick drink mixes... the lemonade flavor is awwwweeeeeeessssssssoooooommmmmeeeee

Fuzzy navel is amazing for the Nectar flavors. Taste just like orange juice without any whey taste. I haven't tried the others yet but have two other flavor samples. I heard roadside wasn't the best so skipped that one.

[Yogurt]

Alright, time to chime in. I've fallen off the band wagon big time this week. I literally put on 4/5lb. I ate so much with my relatives that were visiting. I swear this is the last time!! It made me so disgusted with myself. I'm not going to lose focus. I am going to make it up and make some real progress.

EDIT: I ate the best cake all day everyday. That's what I mean.

[getbustered]

just got my bb order in today and i got a free sample of the purple wraath lemonade cant wait to try it

Looks funny but tastes pretty good. Especially compared to the grape (which I didn't mind either but some people don't like). You just have to convince your brain it is pink lemonade or something or the purplish color doesn't jibe with the lemonade flavor, lol.

[2.0Tsunami]

Started a log:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463712563#post463712563

[beefcake66]

Fuzzy navel is amazing for the Nectar flavors. Taste just like orange juice without any whey taste. I haven't tried the others yet but have two other flavor samples. I heard roadside wasn't the best so skipped that one.

I'll keep that one in mind. I'm trying to get through a tub of the Nectar Lemon Tea right now... it was good at the start but now it kinda turns my stomach. When I go get my next tub I'll check out the fuzzy navel but I'm thinking I'm gonna get a peanut butter or a mocha flavor next!



They have sprite zero?????? I had no idea....lol... you can tell how often I go out.

I kinda doubt any bars/pubs have it... But the grocery store sure does lol

[ZombieEater]

just got my bb order in today and i got a free sample of the purple wraath lemonade cant wait to try it

I don't know why but I just couldn't stand the taste of Controlled Labs products...I'm really picky though...makes for hard diet and supplement purchases :(

[2.0Tsunami]

I don't know why but I just couldn't stand the taste of Controlled Labs products...I'm really picky though...makes for hard diet and supplement purchases :(
purple wrath is pretty gross imo...kinda taste like 'smarties' candy mashed up in water. I liked their green magnitude though.

[beefcake66]

I don't know why but I just couldn't stand the taste of Controlled Labs products...I'm really picky though...makes for hard diet and supplement purchases :(

I'm kinda picky too. I got some controlled labs samples a while back (purple wraath, purple intrain, green magnitude, white flood, and.... something else thats totally slipping my mind atm...) and i didn't like the taste of any of them... EXCEPT Green MAG... that **** was delicious!!! I wish it was a pre-workout product instead of a creatine one cause I'd be all over that.

[HappySnowBunny]

yah its good stuff

wish i would've never told my wife to try it, now she has it every morning post-workout :mad:

LOL! My hubby won't go NEAR my supps. Not sure why. Maybe because I can outlift him now. :cool:


I tried Syntrax Nectar Roadside Lemonade and I must say I was disappointed... I love lemonade flavored things, but it was just too... whey-like lol. However those silly gimmic Slim Quick drink mixes... the lemonade flavor is awwwweeeeeeessssssssoooooommmmmeeeee

I haven't seen those anywhere convenient. I crave lemonade flavors in spring and summer. :D Oh, and I know these are terrible, so I dont get them often, but the crystal light immunity powder tastes so good!


Hey everyone! How y'all doing?
Yesterday I had a little set back. Emotions were running high from work stress and instead of having a proper last meal, I ate emotionally and had chips and salsa. Could have been worse I suppose. I really need to learn to turn stress into a positive thing and not let it win me over by making me make bad decisions. :mad:

That's not so bad. You could have added a couple of margaritas and an enchilada with white rice. That....would have been bad.

Look at it this way. Salsa is a veggie, and corn chips are a grain! Yeah, that's the ticket! You'll be fine today. Let it go and move on. (from the queen of still learning to let go...haha)

[Lukas13]

Props to the 100 pound loss above here ^^. Impressive.

Been slacking on the log and my internet activity has gone waaaay down the last week which is a problem for being an active active poster. Should be alrite.

Working out 3 days a week atm.

Split is generally as follows:

Bi's/Back-
Tricepts-chest,abs
Legs,Shoulders

Eating 5-6 meals a day with a 40-40-20 split in mind, its not on the button but good intentions are here. I'm feeling pretty solid and defiently looking a little better physically. Happy to be part of the contest as it is in the back of my mind often.

Btw, what kind of car did you get kingjameskjf- I am also curious!

[xXJennyXx]

I'm pretty full up on protein powder for now, but does anyone have some super delicious suggestions for protein powder when I need to buy more? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :)

My favourite ever is ON's caramel toffee fudge. YUM!


I just tried Controlled Labs Lemonade Purple Wraath last night and it's probably one of the best lemonade flavored supplements that I've tried. It tastes WAY better then the grape. I highly recommend it along with Purple Intrain.

I like all of the CL flavours but the raspberry! lol. I just couldn't really get into it.

I love love love the lemonade, it's awesome. I've only ever had the apple once, but I remember liking it (was a free sample). The grape PW was.. very odd.. like, the first time I had it, I was not really impressed.. but the more I drank it, I felt.. addicted to it. Literally had cravings for it. And I finally figured out what the taste reminded me of, after sneaking one of my son's Flintstone vitamins cause I'd run out of my own. :D

[cawiau]

Just had two bites of my wife pizza... can I say it tasted like the best freaking Pizza I've ever had:p:p:p

[cawiau]

LOL! My hubby won't go NEAR my supps. Not sure why. Maybe because I can outlift him now. :cool:

Nice:D

2 days in second week... let's rock this people!

[cawiau]

Just had two bites of my wife pizza... can I say it tasted like the best freaking Pizza I've ever had:p:p:p

make that 4 bites:o:o

[xStevenx]

Cawaiu I am so proud of you! awesome work man

[Anders0n74]

Congrats cawiau, that's a huge accomplishment. I know how hard it is to lose 40-50lbs (through 4 months, no stopping), and can't imagine staying with it past that!

[jkliveng]

Just climbed the rock wall at school... I never thought I could have sore pinkies!!

[micoolah]

My favourite ever is ON's caramel toffee fudge. YUM!

Wow that sounds delicious!! I think that's what I'm going to order next when I need more protein powder....that and cake batter sound amazing. What I'm looking for is something that is SO good I would want to drink it anyway, even if I didn't need to.

Thanks for the suggestion!

[hope2bme]

I know how hard it is to lose 40-50lbs (through 4 months, no stopping), and can't imagine staying with it past that!

40-50 lbs is a great accomplishment as well! Especially in such a short time frame. Good for you! :D

[Greek_Elite]

if anyone is a fellowblackberry user i created a BBM group for bb.com, can use it for some on-the-go motivation, tips, etc.. so if ya got a crackberry get in here

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[Sky22]

I'll keep that one in mind. I'm trying to get through a tub of the Nectar Lemon Tea right now... it was good at the start but now it kinda turns my stomach. When I go get my next tub I'll check out the fuzzy navel but I'm thinking I'm gonna get a peanut butter or a mocha flavor next!

Ok so i fogot until you brought up the topic of other flavors that i had a sample of Caribbean Cooler Nectar. Couldn't do it. Taste too much like pineapple for my liking. Just...no. Fuzzy Navel forever for me. :)

I can't do chocolate anymore after tasting the fruit protein shakes...they are 110% less "whey" tasting to me. Too bad i didn't know this 8 years ago when i first started drinking them. :D Oh well

[ryanlsaunders]

Wow that sounds delicious!! I think that's what I'm going to order next when I need more protein powder....that and cake batter sound amazing. What I'm looking for is something that is SO good I would want to drink it anyway, even if I didn't need to.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Something seems strange to me about drinking something that tastes like cake batter after a hard workout but if that's the only way you can drink the stuff then it's a good thing it's available. -Just don't blend in any frosting or you're totally missing the point.

[micoolah]

Something seems strange to me about drinking something that tastes like cake batter after a hard workout but if that's the only way you can drink the stuff then it's a good thing it's available. -Just don't blend in any frosting or you're totally missing the point.

Haha I wouldn't dream of it!! I just want something that helps to satisfy my sweet tooth.

[DriverDan]

I've been slowly cutting since the beginning of the year, so I'm not changing anything up dramatically. I'm aiming for 1,800 calories per day, including 150 grams of protein and 25 grams of fiber.

Today was cardio...I had a nice 30 minute run and my slow, shuffling pace.
1800 calories at your weight is really low. Are you sure you're measuring correctly?


And I'm going to agree with this weighing & condiment advice. Buying a digital kitchen scale is probably one of the best investments I've ever made. I use it for just about everything (besides items that use ml or fl oz). And condiments, as delicious as they are, can be pure evil on a diet lol... I'm a huge sauce fiend, I had to force myself to cut back/stop. No more bathing chicken in plum sauce :(
Use hot sauce instead (not wing sauce, lots of fat). Capsaisin gives your metabolism a little bit of a boost.


I only add pepper to the eggs. No salt. One quick low fat spray so the egg doesn't stick. I forgot to make brocc today so no nice green in the pic!
Why no salt? Salt is important and you need to consume it. PWO is actually a really good time to consume it since you lose salt in your sweat.


I've always told people that the scale doesn't tell the whole story, it's more what you see in the mirror and how you feel. I know for myself that I can fluctuate up to 10lbs in a single day through food intake and water consumption. This is why I prefer to weigh myself only once per week, Saturday mornings at 8am prior to eating or drinking anything, it prevents me from focusing on any one single day.
What if Saturday morning happens to be the day it swings a lot? You'd only know if you checked your weight daily. I've been keeping a daily log of my weight for years. It's very obvious when my weight swings from the food I eat and I don't worry about it. It's actually very interesting to see how certain foods or quantities effect my weight.


I threw out 3/4 of a Chocolate Fudge Cake this morning:eek:... chocolate is my favorite and I just can eat sweets morning, lunch, snack, dinner and souper. yes, my dentist made a fortune off me growing up:p

I have a big sweet tooth, I admit it and I love eating sweets. It makes me happy.

But this morning I weight in at 235.4 lbs and no candy, cake, or food in the world ever made me feel as good as I felt this morning.

I'VE LOST 100 LBS Y'ALL:D:D:D

I wanted to wait till Sunday at weight to make sure and just in case I cheat... but damn it I could not hold it in anymore and the heck with cheating. To motivated now to stop
CONGRATS! Amazing progress, keep it up!

[PressEnter]

1800 calories at your weight is really low. Are you sure you're measuring correctly?


Measuring's not the problem, sticking to the goal is :D But yeah, I think that might have been too low for my lifting and cardio together.

[DriverDan]

My original goal was to recomp and maintain my weight for the first few weeks. Somehow I ended up losing 11 lbs so far and I'm stronger than ever :D

Just to give you an idea of how calories in - calories out is really what's important, here's a sample what I consumed this weekend:
Ribs
More beer than I've had in the previous 3 months (Southern Tier Pale Ale is a new favorite)
Mimosas
Corned beef & cabbage
Bag of jelly beans
Waffle topped with strawberries & whipped cream
Bacon
Chips and dip

I weighed in Friday morning at 165.8 lbs, Saturday at 165 lbs, Sunday at 164.8 lbs, and Monday at 163.8 lbs. Cardio on Friday but nothing else this weekend. This goes to show that if you watch your calories closely you can still be just fine eating junk, not that I recommend it.

My workout on Monday was great and today I hit a PR with dumbbell presses, 90x7.

[kudostojen]

I just made the most yummy dinner. I made extra lean ground beef with some chili powder and garlic powder. When it was done cooking i put it in a bowl with 2tbls of salsa (10cals) and YUMMMM. I loved it. I'm having the same thing for lunch and dinner tomorrow. :D

[xXJennyXx]

Wow that sounds delicious!! I think that's what I'm going to order next when I need more protein powder....that and cake batter sound amazing. What I'm looking for is something that is SO good I would want to drink it anyway, even if I didn't need to.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Actually, that's exactly how I think of it! lol. I could drink it all day if I could afford it. :P

[Greek_Elite]

I just made the most yummy dinner. I made extra lean ground beef with some chili powder and garlic powder. When it was done cooking i put it in a bowl with 2tbls of salsa (10cals) and YUMMMM. I loved it. I'm having the same thing for lunch and dinner tomorrow. :D

I make something similar when cutting where I add basically what you did on top of a giant leafy green salad, 1-2 tbsp sour cream, and a liiiittle shredded cheese (both SC and cheese can be low fat), and i will occasionally use a few dabs of hot sauce on there too if i didnt add enough chili powder/crushed red pepper flakes to the beef.. also lately i been using ground turkey om nom nom

[cawiau]

Cawaiu I am so proud of you! awesome work man

thanks bro, appreciate it!


Congrats cawiau, that's a huge accomplishment. I know how hard it is to lose 40-50lbs (through 4 months, no stopping), and can't imagine staying with it past that!

thanks and 40-50 lbs in 4 months is freaking awesome bro.
Congrats!


CONGRATS! Amazing progress, keep it up!

Thank you.

[kudostojen]

I make something similar when cutting where I add basically what you did on top of a giant leafy green salad, 1-2 tbsp sour cream, and a liiiittle shredded cheese (both SC and cheese can be low fat), and i will occasionally use a few dabs of hot sauce on there too if i didnt add enough chili powder/crushed red pepper flakes to the beef.. also lately i been using ground turkey om nom nom

I used ground turkey just over a week ago and i hated it. I could barely eat it. I actually like turkey but i had a really hard time with the ground turkey. LOVE the beef though.

[MsClickClick]

I just woke up from a nap that you wake up sore from! I was so exhuasted today from work I didnt go work out I went straight home stripped my uniform off and crashed!!!!! I just woke up and wouldnt have if I didnt make my self! I want to square my bedroom spring cleaning away! Well tomarrow Im doing my run and sprints! wow my diet was good until on the way home I got a MC Flurrry ugh I kinda went in to a uncouncious zone and woke up to reality when I was done eatting it it? HOw do you deal with that? I also go the H1N1 flue shot and part two of the Hepititus B series which is required for being in police work. Maybe thats what made me so dang tired?

[Jlock126]

I just made the most yummy dinner. I made extra lean ground beef with some chili powder and garlic powder. When it was done cooking i put it in a bowl with 2tbls of salsa (10cals) and YUMMMM. I loved it. I'm having the same thing for lunch and dinner tomorrow. :D

This sounds super yummy. I'm going to give it a try.

[Jlock126]

I just woke up from a nap that you wake up sore from! I was so exhuasted today from work I didnt go work out I went straight home stripped my uniform off and crashed!!!!! I just woke up and wouldnt have if I didnt make my self! I want to square my bedroom spring cleaning away! Well tomarrow Im doing my run and sprints! wow my diet was good until on the way home I got a MC Flurrry ugh I kinda went in to a uncouncious zone and woke up to reality when I was done eatting it it? HOw do you deal with that? I also go the H1N1 flue shot and part two of the Hepititus B series which is required for being in police work. Maybe thats what made me so dang tired?

I would say that the shots are probably making you tired. In moments of weakness, i.e. tired or not well and probably hungry, we make decisions that aren't the best. Preparing ahead of time is basically my defense for these weak moments. Always have something with you you can eat; fruit, protein powder & shaker, string cheese, etc. Good luck!

[cawiau]

For those cutting and in a relationship, is your significant other or spouse supportive? Are they going at it with you? Or they don't care and keep eating junk in front of you?

[blsmith]

For those cutting and in a relationship, is your significant other or spouse supportive? Are they going at it with you? Or they don't care and keep eating junk in front of you?

My spouse is supportive to a degree. But she does eat junk in front of me still and wants to limit the number of days I go to the gym. I have to compromise with her to get an extra day in. But it makes it really tough.

[anti-bonk]

For those cutting and in a relationship, is your significant other or spouse supportive? Are they going at it with you? Or they don't care and keep eating junk in front of you?

I'm in a relationship... but I'm afraid I am going to have to break it off. I love her and I can't see myself without her in my life. But I am afraid this is the end of the road. If I want to lose the weight I am going to have to say goodbye.





So....

































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Natty. You know I love you. But I just can't control myself when you are around. What we had started out good, bu you are just no good for me anymore. I love the way you look, the way you smell. My lips can't get enough of you. But you are just making me too d@mn fat!

So I guess this is goodbye.

[HappySnowBunny]

For those cutting and in a relationship, is your significant other or spouse supportive? Are they going at it with you? Or they don't care and keep eating junk in front of you?

Hubby is supportive, but still eats whatever. He said he was going to follow a modified version of my meal plan but then crapped out when it was easier for him to go back to his old habits.

Doesn't bother me other than it would have been very good for him to get with the program....I'd rather him get healthy, you know? But for me, I'm ok going it alone. Sticking to the plan is about me (here at home i mean), and I'm standing up for myself by staying on it.

[longhorns_p]

For those cutting and in a relationship, is your significant other or spouse supportive? Are they going at it with you? Or they don't care and keep eating junk in front of you?

wife is doing this thing with me, she definitely keeps me on track

fawkin' dominos man was out front of our complex selling pizzas while we were on our walk, i tried a few times to go over there and get a pizza but naw she wasn't having any of it :mad:

Its a huge help for me. I've got no excuses to not get into the best shape of my life by the end of this 16 weeks, between her and this contest accountability is at 100% for me

[Greek_Elite]

For those cutting and in a relationship, is your significant other or spouse supportive? Are they going at it with you? Or they don't care and keep eating junk in front of you?

way to remind me in single :( :mad:

lol just messin

my family sucks with this tho, they always have sweets n unhealthy food in the house.. i keep tellin em if its not in the house, they/i wont be tempted, but they have no willpower n buy cartons of ice cream just cuz they are on sale for $2

gonna have to up my self control

[HappySnowBunny]

Natty. You know I love you. But I just can't control myself when you are around. What we had started out good, bu you are just no good for me anymore. I love the way you look, the way you smell. My lips can't get enough of you. But you are just making me too d@mn fat!

So I guess this is goodbye.

ROFL! Nice!

Oh, I mean I'm very sorry about your predicament and wish you all the best with your heartbreaking decision. :D

[SheWulf]

For those cutting and in a relationship, is your significant other or spouse supportive? Are they going at it with you? Or they don't care and keep eating junk in front of you?

We are both gym rats, and we usually will only have cheat meals together, but I'm stricter than he is since I'm prepping and he's just cutting for summer. We don't have junk food in our apt.

[kudostojen]

I have no significant other but it doesn't bother me a bit when people eat junk food in front of me. This wasn't always the case but i've learned to ignore it, and i've gotten pretty good at it too.

BTW, there's always some sort of junk food in the house but again, doesn't bother me. I've had a chocolate bar in my pantry for 4 weeks. I keep saying i'll eat it but never get around to it. lol

[kingjameskjf]

what'd you get? I'm always car shopping lol...may go do some test drives this weekend.

My wife's car just broke down and our tax returns came in at the same time (very convenient!). So I looked around a found a great deal on a 2001 Land Rover Discovery. Never had a Land Rover anything before. It has 175k miles on it :eek: but it was owned by a service mechanic who replaced the engine 10k miles ago and replaced all seals. :cool: Can't wait to take this camping in the summer! :D

[ShayZ]

I'm in a relationship... but I'm afraid I am going to have to break it off. I love her and I can't see myself without her in my life. But I am afraid this is the end of the road. If I want to lose the weight I am going to have to say goodbye.





So....

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh27/bonknomore/smuckers_natural_pb.jpg


Natty. You know I love you. But I just can't control myself when you are around. What we had started out good, bu you are just no good for me anymore. I love the way you look, the way you smell. My lips can't get enough of you. But you are just making me too d@mn fat!

So I guess this is goodbye.



What? I have a PBJ every morning, with that exact same PB, well sometims the chunkyversion.

[19again]

i threw out 3/4 of a chocolate fudge cake this morning:eek:... Chocolate is my favorite and i just can eat sweets morning, lunch, snack, dinner and souper. Yes, my dentist made a fortune off me growing up:p

i have a big sweet tooth, i admit it and i love eating sweets. It makes me happy.

but this morning i weight in at 235.4 lbs and no candy, cake, or food in the world ever made me feel as good as i felt this morning.

i've lost 100 lbs y'all:d:d:d

i wanted to wait till sunday at weight to make sure and just in case i cheat... But damn it i could not hold it in anymore and the heck with cheating. To motivated now to stop

way to go!!!! Congrats on the great job!

[19again]

Alright, time to chime in. I've fallen off the band wagon big time this week. I literally put on 4/5lb. I ate so much with my relatives that were visiting. I swear this is the last time!! It made me so disgusted with myself. I'm not going to lose focus. I am going to make it up and make some real progress.

EDIT: I ate the best cake all day everyday. That's what I mean.

Jump right back on that band wagon with us! YOU CAN DO IT !!! :)

[19again]

For those cutting and in a relationship, is your significant other or spouse supportive? Are they going at it with you? Or they don't care and keep eating junk in front of you?

My hubby is VERY supportive and my son (ossumday1) is my trainer :) I am really going to do it !

[DomesticDiva]

Natty. You know I love you. But I just can't control myself when you are around. What we had started out good, bu you are just no good for me anymore. I love the way you look, the way you smell. My lips can't get enough of you. But you are just making me too d@mn fat!

So I guess this is goodbye.

Yes, it 'tis good stuff. Like most things, it's fine in moderation. The cals/fat grams are killer, though!

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http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459416581#post459416581
ossumday1
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
sid_drums
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460446271#post460446271
Brothylated
Vytis
Neiderhiser
FrmrHoss
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=120494101
tjwoody
Anders0n74
tnagger
svmoney6
kingfame32
rcp197inIZ
vylan
evok
Ivandabest
Fire8085
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123037851
Averagebeast
MWest815
MikeDC82
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460765561#post460765561
TimmD
Lukas13
Yogurt
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122832061
gymratluke
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
VAPump
Husky Bob
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459719991#post459719991
Spectra360
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122899261
Leanripped
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459812641#post459812641
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459449321#post459449321
2.0Tsunami
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463712563#post463712563
all_american
A50SNAKE
Spacehead
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
Ttdskann
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460163301#post460163301
slvrwolf1
***8ness8***
spaceantelope88
wannaBcop
krush777
ZombieEater
johnel1984
Bear165
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
History in Effect
arob10
lildude15612000
ryanlsaunders
Yoshio
ImmieV
GettingfitAgain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122870291
live4gs
shounick
ugerti



Women's

MoEcho
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121338701
Sassy64
cactusflower
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122802661
SheWulf
jkliveng
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123040171
Sky22
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122837291
beefcake66
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122866061
Major T
xXJennyXx
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463230841
Ms_Doodikins
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=458812371&welcome=true
Mrkfaad
hope2bme
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=461729441#post461729441
mandyy87
MsClickClick
carbonmade78
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
HappySnowBunny
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
Kinipela
MsTropix
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121228781
push_it
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122915891
samalmas
Isidith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122857351
andreams1
KRAZA00
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=462006831#post462006831
PinkLilStar
micoolah
vanillabn
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=113918891
jezebelFTW
kudostojen
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122845281
SexyBack
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5540003&page=172
DomesticDiva
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463017211
19again
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122978461
Ephmommy2
Callie7
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122825061
mariplay2004
bri87
hyacinth30
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122893251
brittanyhayden
Rozlyn27
MsTropix_ll
Jlock126
sammykapp
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115598021&page=74
Fightingenetics
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=111680521
swindled
trudyelizabeth


**Links are for the Contestants logs.**


Week #2 runs from 3/15-3/21. You must post at least one time by midnight on 3/21. If you miss 2 weeks of posting, you will be disqualified from the contest.

[jkliveng]

here is my log for the list :)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123040171

[kingjameskjf]

...

That has got to be a pain, or least very time consuming to track everybody's post with this many contestants. That takes a lot of effort, thanks for putting the time in!

[RUTHL3SS]

Add my log!!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122868171

[samalmas]

I'm in a relationship... but I'm afraid I am going to have to break it off. I love her and I can't see myself without her in my life. But I am afraid this is the end of the road. If I want to lose the weight I am going to have to say goodbye.





So....

































http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh27/bonknomore/smuckers_natural_pb.jpg


Natty. You know I love you. But I just can't control myself when you are around. What we had started out good, bu you are just no good for me anymore. I love the way you look, the way you smell. My lips can't get enough of you. But you are just making me too d@mn fat!

So I guess this is goodbye.

HAHAHA!! LOVE your humor

[evok]

Did dead-lifts for the first time ever today and did 225lb, I'm quite happy with my self.
I've also started the 100 push ups and 200 sit-up program to improve my over all endurance.
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/

[boogie102786]

omg, just the pic of that pb makes me wanna break my diet. I love pb.

[MsTropix]

well...i am lookin for a hubby, I DO NOT HAVE A OTHER 1/2 FOR SUPPORT, LOL, SO I AM ESPOUSED TO YOGURT PROTEIN BARS, WHICH IS DANGEROUS FOR ME, CAUSE I AM ADDICTED.

[Anders0n74]

So did Animal or Gaspari add anything to the prizes?

[Nikhiln25]

omg, just the pic of that pb makes me wanna break my diet. I love pb.
You ever watch lost?


Claire:

"MMMMMMMHHHMMMMMMM PEANUT BUTTER" lol

[Nikhiln25]

Did dead-lifts for the first time ever today and did 225lb, I'm quite happy with my self.
I've also started the 100 push ups and 200 sit-up program to improve my over all endurance.
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/
That's a pretty solid deadlift for the first time out. How many Reps?

[boogie102786]

You ever watch lost?


Claire:

"MMMMMMMHHHMMMMMMM PEANUT BUTTER" lol

lol I never have but always thought it sounded kinda cool. I swear my diet screw ups are always something involving peanut butter, whey, and oats. It's sad I'd prefer a good protein shake over ice cream.

[boogie102786]

Did dead-lifts for the first time ever today and did 225lb, I'm quite happy with my self.
I've also started the 100 push ups and 200 sit-up program to improve my over all endurance.
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/

Oh snaps. I'm doing the push up thing definitely.

[lildude15612000]

congradulation19again keep the good work. i know hearing how much people are losing and gain in muscle is really helping me stay motivated.

[GettingfitAgain]

Did dead-lifts for the first time ever today and did 225lb, I'm quite happy with my self.
I've also started the 100 push ups and 200 sit-up program to improve my over all endurance.
http://www.hundredpushups.com/
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/

Great job!

The urls sound interesting. Maybe Ill give the 100 push up program a whirl.

[MikeDC82]

Morning cardio ftw!


Legs tonight

[tnagger]

Morning cardio ftw!


Legs tonight

legs tonight for me as well... ughhh :(

all this between about 10 hours of studying in the past 24 hours and a shift at work... getting tough now..

[History in Effect]

howdie, time for work to begin in a little teaching the kids

[cawiau]

Morning Everyone... it is a brand new day! Let's do this:D

[Big Poppa S]

Good morning all...... it's another great day here on the coast!

Is it wrong that I'm actually looking forward to getting on the scale this Saturday? LOL! It's amazing how just getting back into a good routine can bring out the positivity....

Continued good luck to all!

[hyacinth30]

omg, just the pic of that pb makes me wanna break my diet. I love pb.

Just curious...why cant you have Natty PB on your diet? Im sure you can fit it into your macros!



Good morning all...... it's another great day here on the coast!

Is it wrong that I'm actually looking forward to getting on the scale this Saturday? LOL! It's amazing how just getting back into a good routine can bring out the positivity....

Continued good luck to all!

Me too, looking forward to the weigh in! This challenge has lit a fire under my butt :)

[xXJennyXx]

I need help guys! lol

So, I have two gyms I'm interested in, and I can't decide which one I'd rather join!

Gym A:
-very very close
-more expensive, but I found someone selling a 3 month pass (hopefully legit) on kijiji which would bring the cost down to about the same as Gym B
-super fancy facilities
-has a HUGE array of machines, etc PLUS a separate "women only" area that is also HUGE
-has a women only fitness studio + a co-ed fitness studio
-the only pool on site is women only
-very nice child-minding area, there's even a spycam with a tv in each of the cardio areas so you can see how your kid is doing
-while looking on kijiji for coupons/memberships I stumbled across a lady who goes there looking for a workout buddy, she seems very nice and we have a lot in common!
-no kids in the pool, or family swim at any time

Gym B:
-farther away
-better price (only slightly if i buy the 3-month pass, but way better price if I have to pay full for Gym A)
-haven't had a close look at their equipment, but from the outside it looked like they had a much smaller selection (I went in for a tour yesterday, planning to use my "free pass" tomorrow)
-no women only areas
-super family-oriented
-pool is bigger, and co-ed
-one free swim lesson a week for my son
-lots of preschool and family swim times
-I'd be able to take my son to a "parents and tots" group for free, with crafts and activities for him

Basically, if I weren't a mommy I would definitely be going with Gym A. However, Gym B would be benefiting my son more. BUT, I would be working out during the day on weekdays while he is in daycare, and he'd only be coming with me once a week on Saturdays, and possibly the occasional weekday evening if I can't go in the day.

I should also point out that I'm enrolling him in a learn to skate program that will run on Sundays, so I'll already be doing something active/fun/social/etc with him.. he is not neglected! lol

What to do?!

[MikeDC82]

Gym A if your son won't be going very often.

[cawiau]

I need help guys! lol

So, I have two gyms I'm interested in, and I can't decide which one I'd rather join!

Gym A:
-very very close
-more expensive, but I found someone selling a 3 month pass (hopefully legit) on kijiji which would bring the cost down to about the same as Gym B
-super fancy facilities
-has a HUGE array of machines, etc PLUS a separate "women only" area that is also HUGE
-has a women only fitness studio + a co-ed fitness studio
-the only pool on site is women only
-very nice child-minding area, there's even a spycam with a tv in each of the cardio areas so you can see how your kid is doing
-while looking on kijiji for coupons/memberships I stumbled across a lady who goes there looking for a workout buddy, she seems very nice and we have a lot in common!
-no kids in the pool, or family swim at any time

Gym B:
-farther away
-better price (only slightly if i buy the 3-month pass, but way better price if I have to pay full for Gym A)
-haven't had a close look at their equipment, but from the outside it looked like they had a much smaller selection (I went in for a tour yesterday, planning to use my "free pass" tomorrow)
-no women only areas
-super family-oriented
-pool is bigger, and co-ed
-one free swim lesson a week for my son
-lots of preschool and family swim times
-I'd be able to take my son to a "parents and tots" group for free, with crafts and activities for him

Basically, if I weren't a mommy I would definitely be going with Gym A. However, Gym B would be benefiting my son more. BUT, I would be working out during the day on weekdays while he is in daycare, and he'd only be coming with me once a week on Saturdays, and possibly the occasional weekday evening if I can't go in the day.

I should also point out that I'm enrolling him in a learn to skate program that will run on Sundays, so I'll already be doing something active/fun/social/etc with him.. he is not neglected! lol

What to do?!

I say if the 3 month coupon is legit, definitely gym A just for the distance :o
I am a lazy bum and the further away I have to drive to the gym, the more excuses I can make not to go.

[GettingfitAgain]

Good morning all...... it's another great day here on the coast!

Is it wrong that I'm actually looking forward to getting on the scale this Saturday? LOL! It's amazing how just getting back into a good routine can bring out the positivity....

Continued good luck to all!

I feel the same way, cant wait for weekly weigh ins :) Lifting heavy 3x a week has really stepped up my game. I like the DOMS, makes me feel like Im making progress heh.

[blsmith]

I need help guys! lol

So, I have two gyms I'm interested in, and I can't decide which one I'd rather join!

Gym A:
-very very close
-more expensive, but I found someone selling a 3 month pass (hopefully legit) on kijiji which would bring the cost down to about the same as Gym B
-super fancy facilities
-has a HUGE array of machines, etc PLUS a separate "women only" area that is also HUGE
-has a women only fitness studio + a co-ed fitness studio
-the only pool on site is women only
-very nice child-minding area, there's even a spycam with a tv in each of the cardio areas so you can see how your kid is doing
-while looking on kijiji for coupons/memberships I stumbled across a lady who goes there looking for a workout buddy, she seems very nice and we have a lot in common!
-no kids in the pool, or family swim at any time

Gym B:
-farther away
-better price (only slightly if i buy the 3-month pass, but way better price if I have to pay full for Gym A)
-haven't had a close look at their equipment, but from the outside it looked like they had a much smaller selection (I went in for a tour yesterday, planning to use my "free pass" tomorrow)
-no women only areas
-super family-oriented
-pool is bigger, and co-ed
-one free swim lesson a week for my son
-lots of preschool and family swim times
-I'd be able to take my son to a "parents and tots" group for free, with crafts and activities for him

Basically, if I weren't a mommy I would definitely be going with Gym A. However, Gym B would be benefiting my son more. BUT, I would be working out during the day on weekdays while he is in daycare, and he'd only be coming with me once a week on Saturdays, and possibly the occasional weekday evening if I can't go in the day.

I should also point out that I'm enrolling him in a learn to skate program that will run on Sundays, so I'll already be doing something active/fun/social/etc with him.. he is not neglected! lol

What to do?!

I say unless the difference in cost is extravagant, go for Gym A. Less chance of you getting bored, closer to home so you spend more time with your son AT home.

[MsClickClick]

I would say that the shots are probably making you tired. In moments of weakness, i.e. tired or not well and probably hungry, we make decisions that aren't the best. Preparing ahead of time is basically my defense for these weak moments. Always have something with you you can eat; fruit, protein powder & shaker, string cheese, etc. Good luck!

Thanks, I also think it was the shots because I always get tired after shots for some reason!

[Free Weight Friedel]

So did Animal or Gaspari add anything to the prizes?

Check prize list for Animal/Universal. Yes, Gaspari has donated some stuff, but I have not made a decision yet where it's going to go.


Legs tonight

Me too!

[beefcake66]

I feel the same way, cant wait for weekly weigh ins :) Lifting heavy 3x a week has really stepped up my game. I like the DOMS, makes me feel like Im making progress heh.

Like most of you I am also fairly excited for my weigh in day (Friday morning). But I'm mainly excited for my measurements :D and I have a very important appointment with an orthopedic surgeon about my knee... MRI results... about time... been waiting over a month to find out the results when it was supposed to only be 2 weeks :(

But yea! I don't expect to have lost much (maybe 1lb due to cheating), but I snuck a few random measurements here and there and I've lost a fair bit of tub!! :D

[PressEnter]

I say if the 3 month coupon is legit, definitely gym A just for the distance :o
I am a lazy bum and the further away I have to drive to the gym, the more excuses I can make not to go.

This is exactly what I was thinking.

I walked to the gym for my workout today :D I am sure I'd skip more workouts if I had to drive even 15 minutes.

[Free Weight Friedel]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=464071083&posted=1#post464071083

FYI-

For those of you who have not seen it, I am competing in this contest too just for the motivation and not the prizes.:D

[samalmas]

[QUOTE=evok;463960743]Did dead-lifts for the first time ever today and did 225lb, I'm quite happy with my self.
QUOTE]

That is fantastic, just remember that if you are doing dead-lifts, DON'T compensate your form for weight or reps!!! It could quite possibly do the most damage if you got an injury. So Great job, but be careful if you are new to them :)

[samalmas]

[QUOTE=hyacinth30;464049073]Just curious...why cant you have Natty PB on your diet? Im sure you can fit it into your macros!


Well... My explanation is as follows:

There are a lot of calories packed into one small tablespoon, and if he is like me in any way, just one tablespoon is not going to cut it... So to save myself from the urge to overindulge.... We will have to part ways while cutting!! LOL..

That's why I think. But if you do have self control over your weaknesses... it's just fine to fit in, like any other food in the world. Im sure you can eat the crappiest food ever and fit it into your macros and still lose weight... Just my thoughts...

Im hitting cardio this AM and weights tonight.. after my day of painting! See ya'll later!

[Mrkfaad]

But this morning I weight in at 235.4 lbs and no candy, cake, or food in the world ever made me feel as good as I felt this morning.

I'VE LOST 100 LBS Y'ALL

Congrats!! What a HUGE accomplishment!! :)


Natty. You know I love you. But I just can't control myself when you are around. What we had started out good, bu you are just no good for me anymore. I love the way you look, the way you smell. My lips can't get enough of you. But you are just making me too d@mn fat!

So I guess this is goodbye.

Hahaha..

[boogie102786]

Just curious...why cant you have Natty PB on your diet? Im sure you can fit it into your macros!


At 200 cals per serving, it adds up pretty quick. Right now I'm on a pretty low calorie diet and most of my cals are coming from protein. When I get a taste of peanut butter(same with junk food) I just don't wanna stop. I find it so much easier to diet when you basically eliminate taste. lol

[boogie102786]

Just curious...why cant you have Natty PB on your diet? Im sure you can fit it into your macros!


Well... My explanation is as follows:

There are a lot of calories packed into one small tablespoon, and if he is like me in any way, just one tablespoon is not going to cut it... So to save myself from the urge to overindulge.... We will have to part ways while cutting!! LOL..

That's why I think. But if you do have self control over your weaknesses... it's just fine to fit in, like any other food in the world. Im sure you can eat the crappiest food ever and fit it into your macros and still lose weight... Just my thoughts...

Im hitting cardio this AM and weights tonight.. after my day of painting! See ya'll later!

Ah I didn't see this post but yeah this basically.

[kudostojen]

I need help guys! lol

So, I have two gyms I'm interested in, and I can't decide which one I'd rather join!

Gym A:
-very very close
-more expensive, but I found someone selling a 3 month pass (hopefully legit) on kijiji which would bring the cost down to about the same as Gym B
-super fancy facilities
-has a HUGE array of machines, etc PLUS a separate "women only" area that is also HUGE
-has a women only fitness studio + a co-ed fitness studio
-the only pool on site is women only
-very nice child-minding area, there's even a spycam with a tv in each of the cardio areas so you can see how your kid is doing
-while looking on kijiji for coupons/memberships I stumbled across a lady who goes there looking for a workout buddy, she seems very nice and we have a lot in common!
-no kids in the pool, or family swim at any time

Gym B:
-farther away
-better price (only slightly if i buy the 3-month pass, but way better price if I have to pay full for Gym A)
-haven't had a close look at their equipment, but from the outside it looked like they had a much smaller selection (I went in for a tour yesterday, planning to use my "free pass" tomorrow)
-no women only areas
-super family-oriented
-pool is bigger, and co-ed
-one free swim lesson a week for my son
-lots of preschool and family swim times
-I'd be able to take my son to a "parents and tots" group for free, with crafts and activities for him

Basically, if I weren't a mommy I would definitely be going with Gym A. However, Gym B would be benefiting my son more. BUT, I would be working out during the day on weekdays while he is in daycare, and he'd only be coming with me once a week on Saturdays, and possibly the occasional weekday evening if I can't go in the day.

I should also point out that I'm enrolling him in a learn to skate program that will run on Sundays, so I'll already be doing something active/fun/social/etc with him.. he is not neglected! lol

What to do?!

Hi Jenny.

These are my thoughts on the gym thing. This is a little selfish, but I would go for gym A if the price is right. I'm firm believer that parents should have their own "things to do". By this i mean without children involved. I love my daughter and would give my life for her without a second thought, but i need something for me. My gym time is MINE. There are times when she does need to join me and stay in the daycare but i'm usually there on my own and i like it that way. I don't really have a hobby other than i'm a huge movie buff but that's not something that will help me evolve in any way.

My daughter and i have very active lives and we do a lot of things together (have to, single mom. lol), but i really enjoy that hour or 2 where i can concentrate on me. Not work, house work, family or anything else in life but me and my body.

Just my thoughts. :)

[cawiau]

This is exactly what I was thinking.

I walked to the gym for my workout today :D I am sure I'd skip more workouts if I had to drive even 15 minutes.

yep same way... the closer it is, the less excuses I can come up with: traffic, the drive, might be too late, etc.

[MoEcho]

Morning Everyone... it is a brand new day! Let's do this:D

Hey Carl! Just saw your '100lb lost' post. That is frigging amazing! SO PROUD!! You are an inspiration!

Heidi :)

[cawiau]

Hey Carl! Just saw your '100lb lost' post. That is frigging amazing! SO PROUD!! You are an inspiration!

Heidi :)

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[Husky Bob]

How's everyone doing today?

Happy St. Patty's Day! Go have a drink or three! HAHA!

Legs and cardio tonight!

Bob

[xXJennyXx]

Thanks for the input on the gym, guys! :)

The distance thing definitely makes sense. The second gym is close, but out of the way. The first gym.. well, I actually have to PASS it driving between home and daycare. So I can't skip or I'll feel guilty, haha.

blsmith: you're right... since I don't get to see him a whole lot during the week (and weekday evenings are mostly: play a bit, dinner, bath, bed.. not a whole lot of time for fun), it'd be better to spend my weekends one-on-one with him as much as possible, rather than taking him to a group thing. I wasn't thinking of it that way.

Jen: Thank you!!! I think I needed to hear that I'm not a bad mom for wanting to go to the first one.. exactly for the reasons you gave.

Woohoo, decision made. :cool:

[MoEcho]

Thanks for the input on the gym, guys! :)

The distance thing definitely makes sense. The second gym is close, but out of the way. The first gym.. well, I actually have to PASS it driving between home and daycare. So I can't skip or I'll feel guilty, haha.

blsmith: you're right... since I don't get to see him a whole lot during the week (and weekday evenings are mostly: play a bit, dinner, bath, bed.. not a whole lot of time for fun), it'd be better to spend my weekends one-on-one with him as much as possible, rather than taking him to a group thing. I wasn't thinking of it that way.

Jen: Thank you!!! I think I needed to hear that I'm not a bad mom for wanting to go to the first one.. exactly for the reasons you gave.

Woohoo, decision made. :cool:

Join the new GL on 10th Line in Orleans! Then you can train with me! :)

[xXJennyXx]

Join the new GL on 10th Line in Orleans! Then you can train with me! :)

lol! I would if I still lived there! I could have biked from my old house. Actually.. it pisses me off (but not really) how built up that whole area is now. When I was there, it was NOTHING!

That's where my best buddy goes. She got me all hyped up over goodlife, but the one here sucks. :(

[Greek_Elite]

How's everyone doing today?

Happy St. Patty's Day! Go have a drink or three! HAHA!

Legs and cardio tonight!

Bob

Waddleing from legs yesterday haha love the feeling though.. GL with legs tonight

I'm 'pee' but might just go for some ab work

[slvrwolf1]

I say if the 3 month coupon is legit, definitely gym A just for the distance :o
I am a lazy bum and the further away I have to drive to the gym, the more excuses I can make not to go.

yep that sound like me. I would want the gym closer plus maybe a new friend and workout partner Jenny...

[arob10]

stepped on the scale today at 209 down 21 lbs since the beginning of the year getting ready to head to the gym for some back/bi's and then playing some basketball for cardio since its so nice out...190 here i come

[cawiau]

stepped on the scale today at 209 down 21 lbs since the beginning of the year getting ready to head to the gym for some back/bi's and then playing some basketball for cardio since its so nice out...190 here i come

Good job on the weight loss so far!

Hitting back and bi's too today!

[19again]

congradulation19again keep the good work. i know hearing how much people are losing and gain in muscle is really helping me stay motivated.

Thanks! I love the encouragement on this site! I am so new to this, but loving it so far!!!

[Leanripped]

Good job on the weight loss so far!

Hitting back and bi's too today!

Good job on your weight loss. That's pretty good that you've lost so much. Now keep it up!!

[TimmD]

blah... things have been an ok start so far. I am feeling a little under the weather though! Sinuses and such. I am going to do some cardio today (HIIT) and hopefully that will clear me up a little.

I'm glad to see the pic thread is closed now and we can get down to business! Good luck everyone. Stay Focused.

[tjwoody]

Good luck everyone!

Speaking of gyms. I am sorta in same boat. I am currently going to planet fitness and can now see why some people complain about them. however cheaper the are, they really are lacking in some areas I am looking to get into such as group classes more equipment and even DBs that go past 60s! Wasnt an issue when I first started but I see problems now.

THeres a great club near me that offers so much more but much more $.

[TheUnderdog]

I need help guys! lol

So, I have two gyms I'm interested in, and I can't decide which one I'd rather join!

Gym A:
-very very close
-more expensive, but I found someone selling a 3 month pass (hopefully legit) on kijiji which would bring the cost down to about the same as Gym B
-super fancy facilities
-has a HUGE array of machines, etc PLUS a separate "women only" area that is also HUGE
-has a women only fitness studio + a co-ed fitness studio
-the only pool on site is women only
-very nice child-minding area, there's even a spycam with a tv in each of the cardio areas so you can see how your kid is doing
-while looking on kijiji for coupons/memberships I stumbled across a lady who goes there looking for a workout buddy, she seems very nice and we have a lot in common!
-no kids in the pool, or family swim at any time

Gym B:
-farther away
-better price (only slightly if i buy the 3-month pass, but way better price if I have to pay full for Gym A)
-haven't had a close look at their equipment, but from the outside it looked like they had a much smaller selection (I went in for a tour yesterday, planning to use my "free pass" tomorrow)
-no women only areas
-super family-oriented
-pool is bigger, and co-ed
-one free swim lesson a week for my son
-lots of preschool and family swim times
-I'd be able to take my son to a "parents and tots" group for free, with crafts and activities for him

Basically, if I weren't a mommy I would definitely be going with Gym A. However, Gym B would be benefiting my son more. BUT, I would be working out during the day on weekdays while he is in daycare, and he'd only be coming with me once a week on Saturdays, and possibly the occasional weekday evening if I can't go in the day.

I should also point out that I'm enrolling him in a learn to skate program that will run on Sundays, so I'll already be doing something active/fun/social/etc with him.. he is not neglected! lol

What to do?!

gym A :D

honestly the closer the gym is the better....less excuses that way ;)

[Ndeserranno]

I destroyed myself in the gym today :) feels good, but i feel like taking a nap.

[cawiau]

Good job on your weight loss. That's pretty good that you've lost so much. Now keep it up!!

Thank you, appreciate it.
Hoping to lose between 25-40 with this contest :)



Good luck everyone!

Speaking of gyms. I am sorta in same boat. I am currently going to planet fitness and can now see why some people complain about them. however cheaper the are, they really are lacking in some areas I am looking to get into such as group classes more equipment and even DBs that go past 60s! Wasnt an issue when I first started but I see problems now.

THeres a great club near me that offers so much more but much more $.

I have one walking distance from my house, while I have to drive 10 minutes to Gold's Gym.
When I first moved, I went to them first since they looked like the obvious choice (open 24 hours during the week, walking distance, etc)

But the moment the guy told me "no squat rack", "no squatting allowed" "no deadlifts" that was it for me. I went out and went straight to the Gold's Gym.

Price wise, they were about the same 2 years ago, but yeah it seems that currently Planet Fitness has dropped their membership fees.

[kudostojen]

Just bored. Sitting in my car waiting for a train to go by. Yes, that's how long I've been sitting here. Fun.

Looks like everyone is doing really well so far. We just need to be consistant with our diet and training. If we are, there should be no reason we can't reach our goals.

[PressEnter]

I went to a Planet Fitness in Massachusetts for a while for $10/month. It wasn't worth it even at that price :(

[Michael Bao]

Sup guys, my weight is going no where but my strength is going up. Was watching the Biggest Loser on tv last night, pretty interesting show. Maybe one day OBF will get big enough to become a reality tv show? Wouldn't that be tight lol.

[push_it]

Well things kind of started off backwards for me. As soon as I started comp prep, I gained weight :confused: I dont know how or why because I didnt change anything. BUT with some slight changes things are now moving in the right direction :):)

[Ndeserranno]

Sup guys, my weight is going no where but my strength is going up. Was watching the Biggest Loser on tv last night, pretty interesting show. Maybe one day OBF will get big enough to become a reality tv show? Wouldn't that be tight lol.

Biggest loser does help with inspiration to see how far people are able to push themselves. However I think that their concept about total weight loss instead of fat loss is skewed.

[HappySnowBunny]

Biggest loser does help with inspiration to see how far people are able to push themselves. However I think that their concept about total weight loss instead of fat loss is skewed.

It's downright scary! The methods they use are dangerous. I stopped watching a long time ago...there's just no reason for people to endanger themselves like that for the sake of entertainment. I love a tough trainer, but if one ever treated me like Jillian sometimes treats them, it'd be over.

[2.0Tsunami]

Sup guys, my weight is going no where but my strength is going up. Was watching the Biggest Loser on tv last night, pretty interesting show. Maybe one day OBF will get big enough to become a reality tv show? Wouldn't that be tight lol.
I'd rather watch a show about OBF than Biggest Loser.

[History in Effect]

I'm about to eat an egg omelet..going to be too good

[kudostojen]

Biggest loser does help with inspiration to see how far people are able to push themselves. However I think that their concept about total weight loss instead of fat loss is skewed.

i agree. Sometimes i want to yell at the TV that it's not about total weight loss. In the 1st week or so, maybe, but not in the long run.

[kudostojen]

It's downright scary! The methods they use are dangerous. I stopped watching a long time ago...there's just no reason for people to endanger themselves like that for the sake of entertainment. I love a tough trainer, but if one ever treated me like Jillian sometimes treats them, it'd be over.

I'm the opposite for sure. Jillian is the kind of trainer i like. I had one that was really tough and it worked for me. Doesn't bother me a bit when i'm yelled at to do better and be stronger. NOTE: I was also in the military years ago so it's pretty hard to top basic training. ;)

[jezebelFTW]

Did legs today.... thought it would be awful since I didn't get legs in last week but instead I went up in weight!! So happy about that. Also lost 2 lbs. last week... not much but its a start.
Going out w/my sis to celebrate our irishness :) Have a good St. Pattys Day everyone!

[HappySnowBunny]

I'm the opposite for sure. Jillian is the kind of trainer i like. I had one that was really tough and it worked for me. Doesn't bother me a bit when i'm yelled at to do better and be stronger. NOTE: I was also in the military years ago so it's pretty hard to top basic training. ;)

Oh i definitely love a tough trainer. Not too long ago I was training with a DI and loved those sessions. It's some of the abject belittling to people obviously in emotional agony that I object to. Yes, you have to be tough to get the breakthrough, but sometimes she seems to go over a line. And some of those people are pretty emotionally fragile...

[2.0Tsunami]

I'm the opposite for sure. Jillian is the kind of trainer i like. I had one that was really tough and it worked for me. Doesn't bother me a bit when i'm yelled at to do better and be stronger. NOTE: I was also in the military years ago so it's pretty hard to top basic training. ;)
same here...I like Jillian. I was in the military too so that might have something to do with it. I'm kind of on both ends of the extreme. I like a super tough trainer or none at all.

[HappySnowBunny]

same here...I like Jillian. I was in the military too so that might have something to do with it. I'm kind of on both ends of the extreme. I like a super tough trainer or none at all.

Given a choice, i'd choose Jillian over Bob. That 'get in touch with your inner brat' stuff gets on my nerves, and ffs, don't hug me in the gym! :D

[Ndeserranno]

It's downright scary! The methods they use are dangerous. I stopped watching a long time ago...there's just no reason for people to endanger themselves like that for the sake of entertainment. I love a tough trainer, but if one ever treated me like Jillian sometimes treats them, it'd be over.

Its been awhile since I watched Biggest loser but I remember hearing one season their their diets were based around 1900 calories. Of course they will lose 10 lbs a week if they were use to eating 2-3X that and now their doing execise... I feel like its more about rating than anything but I love the concept. However brining people on a ranch kinda takes them out of the world of temptations and in a world where they have LOTS of support groups. they are all their to lose weight and motivate themselves. their is no longer the stresses of everyday life.

Im down with OBF show. maybe we could have some people do video blogs about their training and weight loss and see how it picks up.

[blsmith]

I am going to jump on the Jillian bandwagon as well. She is definitely the kind of trainer I would love to have. Yes she is loud and rough at times, but I have still yet to see where in the grand scheme of things, that things don't get better for them by the end of the show. Although, that green team, might be the exception this year...

[PressEnter]

I've watched The Biggest Loser for years, and I enjoy it...I wouldn't mind Jillian's toughness, but I think she pushes a little too hard into emotional areas she's not qualified to deal with. I think some of the contestants have come up with BS stories about what made them fat in the past just to make it look like a "breakthough" on camera.

[chubbarock]

It's been a rough week for me, rolled the ankle playin basketball, and have had to stay off of it limiting my workouts :(

[cawiau]

I watch the Biggest Loser for Entertainment purpose and that is it.
No intention on emulating their behavior


I went to a Planet Fitness in Massachusetts for a while for $10/month. It wasn't worth it even at that price :(
lol:D

It's been a rough week for me, rolled the ankle playin basketball, and have had to stay off of it limiting my workouts :(

sorry to hear bro! Stay on top of the diet!

[chubbarock]

sorry to hear bro! Stay on top of the diet!

Trying lol, its not as easy when I'm not being active though

[getbustered]

I don't know. If you are weighing 450+lbs like some of these people, it really is all about weight loss, and who cares if you are sacrificing some amount of muscle to get it off.

Obviously they have them weight train because we always want to maintain muscle, but there is a difference between some of these people and most of the people in the OBF. For me, it is all about fat loss, but then again I don't consider myself to be risking a heart attack everytime I stand up.

[j. ViLLA]

Biggest loser does help with inspiration to see how far people are able to push themselves. However I think that their concept about total weight loss instead of fat loss is skewed.

co-sign!

[Ndeserranno]

I don't know. If you are weighing 450+lbs like some of these people, it really is all about weight loss, and who cares if you are sacrificing some amount of muscle to get it off.

Obviously they have them weight train because we always want to maintain muscle, but there is a difference between some of these people and most of the people in the OBF. For me, it is all about fat loss, but then again I don't consider myself to be risking a heart attack everytime I stand up.

Not trying to argue with cha, so if I come off sound like a dick, my bad :)

Television in particular is able to influence a lot of individuals. If I'm thinking of losing weight and watching the biggest loser, im going to see people lose a phenomenal amount of weight maybe its gets me motivated. Because of whatever reason - ill see what there doing and try to copy them.
Im not saying that what they are doing is wrong, I do believe that yes it is better for individuals to lose weight and combat against their health conditions. But i do ideally think that the message being sent is wrong.
-proper nutrition, daily exercise - good message
-being on a strict caloric deficit for long periods of time isnt a good message
-goals being entire weight loss

again i havent really watched this show in awhile but i dont think there is any conclusion of once these individuals do reach their weight loss how to go from their.

lastly im kinda upset seeing the Biggest loser Protein and merchandise.

[FrmrHoss]

Kicking off the first week of OBF by getting sick. This is awesome!

[micoolah]

Had a good day...saw some former coworkers and they commented on how I was "getting skinny"! I've lost like 12 lbs since the beginning of the year but lately it seems to have stalled...oh well, I'll keep up the heavy lifting and clean diet!

[kudostojen]

same here...I like Jillian. I was in the military too so that might have something to do with it. I'm kind of on both ends of the extreme. I like a super tough trainer or none at all.


Given a choice, i'd choose Jillian over Bob. That 'get in touch with your inner brat' stuff gets on my nerves, and ffs, don't hug me in the gym! :D

The trainer i had last year use to ask me (when i was moaning and grunting from pain) if i thought i was in a daycare. Then he would ask me if i wanted him to get crayons and a colouring book. haha. I loved it.

[xXJennyXx]

I think Biggest Loser should use hydrostatic weighing.

but to make it more appealing to the average viewer, they could make like... a dunk tank. or something. I am sure someone somewhere could find a way to make it more amusing to watch than a scale.

[rcp197inIZ]

Starting to get a sore throat and feel a little sick; but I'm not letting it get me down. Still recovering from a hard leg day Monday and getting ready to go do shoulders in an hour. Happy to be sticking to my diet today while feeling sick... that used to give me an excuse to eat poorly in the past. Anyhoo, as of this morning, I'm down 21 1/2 lbs since January 8th and 2 1/2 since posting pictures on Saturday.

[arob10]

I went to a Planet Fitness in Massachusetts for a while for $10/month. It wasn't worth it even at that price :(

There aren't any hot girls there? The girls at my Planet Fitness are really hot, but yea the place is lacking in alotta critical areas. Only plus is we can bring a guest everytime we go

[PressEnter]

There aren't any hot girls there? The girls at my Planet Fitness are really hot, but yea the place is lacking in alotta critical areas. Only plus is we can bring a guest everytime we go

Ha! I can't exactly recall, but there are definitely more where I am now! :D When I signed up at my current gym, just as I was telling the guy I wanted to join, a woman with a totally amazing body walked by. The gym guy said "She's what made the sale, right?" :p

[mandyy87]

I think Biggest Loser should use hydrostatic weighing.

but to make it more appealing to the average viewer, they could make like... a dunk tank. or something. I am sure someone somewhere could find a way to make it more amusing to watch than a scale.

bahahah!!! totally agreee.... its rlly boring to look at the damn scale for the last half hour.. i usually end up turning it off nd finding out who left on the recap of every new episode! if they had dunk tanks i would totally watch it!

[mandyy87]

when i weighed myself yesterday i was 5 lbs. down, today its up 2 lbs... im hoping its just all the water ive been drinking... but i cant seem to brake under 180 yet! so frustrating

[rcp197inIZ]

Also, I've decided I'm going to use Livestrong Myplate over Fitday. I've been a long time user of fitday but Livestrong blows away fitday in it's ability to search for and add food items. I haven't found a brand yet that I wasn't able to find on Livestrong. Anyone else use this site?

[hope2bme]

So, I am feeling grumpy and sad today... No particular reason, unless estrogen counts! :rolleyes: I ended up shutting off my alarm at 4:30 a.m. and skipping my cardio session at the gym this morning. So I guess this will be my REST/FREE day this week. I have decided to be a rebel and stop at the store for some DARK CHOCOLATE on my way home... Diet be damned, I just don't care right now! I am sure tomorrow will be better...well I certainly hope so anyways. LOL

Hope everyone else had a much better day!!

Here is a pic that expresses *me* today pretty darn well...

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy163/hope2bme/March%20Contest%20Pics/128781159317283058.jpg

[samalmas]

I don't know. If you are weighing 450+lbs like some of these people, it really is all about weight loss, and who cares if you are sacrificing some amount of muscle to get it off.

Obviously they have them weight train because we always want to maintain muscle, but there is a difference between some of these people and most of the people in the OBF. For me, it is all about fat loss, but then again I don't consider myself to be risking a heart attack everytime I stand up.

Agreed. And Im sure they are all under some medical supervision and given the okay in order to do the show, as well as being supervised throughout the course of the show.

I really think its great that all of the people who were nearing death by self destruct and gluttony are now healthy and losing the weight that might have killed them. I know it's harsh, but the truth IMO. I also like that there is a HUGE support group after the show.

[longhorns_p]

down 12 lbs :cool:

but now i'm sick :mad:

[Durmoot]

Down 1.2 lbs from last week, but dieting for the last couple of months is finally mentally getting to me. I think I'm going to be taking a couple days mental break and take things to the next level come saturday.

[MWest815]

Dropped 4.5 lbs last week just from diet. Can't believe how much I must have been eating to maintain that weight. Getting the running back into the routine and will start with the weights again next week.

[xStevenx]

Had an awesome workout today, I was so pissed off, here is why:

Well on the way home from work, before I went to the gym I got pulled over! And got a ticket for speeding.

I was going 71 in a 55mph zone. I told the cop, I am diabetic, I just ate when I left workout, but my needle for my insulin was messed up so I needed to get home in a rush (normally a 30min drive) so my sugar doesnt sky rocket. She was like "oh OK can I have your license and registration please?"

She went back to her truck for 6 mins, as my blood sugar just rises and rises, and gives me the ticket and said I could try writing a letter to the court about my condition and see if they would make an exception or a reduction on the ticket.

I think I am going to write a letter. But that may also go against me, what do you guys think?

Anyways, I was pissed off because of this, and that fueled one intense workout!

[Mrkfaad]

Had an awesome workout today, I was so pissed off, here is why:

Well on the way home from work, before I went to the gym I got pulled over! And got a ticket for speeding.

I was going 71 in a 55mph zone. I told the cop, I am diabetic, I just ate when I left workout, but my needle for my insulin was messed up so I needed to get home in a rush (normally a 30min drive) so my sugar doesnt sky rocket. She was like "oh OK can I have your license and registration please?"

She went back to her truck for 6 mins, as my blood sugar just rises and rises, and gives me the ticket and said I could try writing a letter to the court about my condition and see if they would make an exception or a reduction on the ticket.

I think I am going to write a letter. But that may also go against me, what do you guys think?

Anyways, I was pissed off because of this, and that fueled one intense workout!

Sorry about your day.. Speeding tickets just plain suck, especially when you're needing to get somewhere like you were. Hopefully someone on here can give you some good advice on what to do!

On the other hand that's great it made for an intense workout!

[evok]

That's a pretty solid deadlift for the first time out. How many Reps?

Well first i tried 135 to make sure i was doing form right.
then add 2 45s (total 225) and did 2reps, then moved down to 185 then slowly made my way up to 205
135(8),225(2),185(5),195(5),200(5),205(5)

[MsTropix_ll]

hello everyone. sorry i have been mia but i do not own a puter or cell, so i can only update when its my days off and i am visiting my mom. but i have been with the program. my bf doesnt play basketball on the nights i go to the gym, so he can workout with me and support me. i have lost 3 pounds since i started the obf contest! my diet is pretty good but i yo yo a lot. which is bad, but i am truing hard. my mom is helping me make a binder with goals in it for me to use for my plans. for my weight loss. my diet logs. my gym trips. i am putting pictures in it of clothes i want to wear and what kind of body i want to have. she has her own book and its really cool and she is doing a good job i am proud of her. i am going to read some of everones progress notes and pass out some reps now. have a good week.

[cawiau]

Had an awesome workout today, I was so pissed off, here is why:

Well on the way home from work, before I went to the gym I got pulled over! And got a ticket for speeding.

I was going 71 in a 55mph zone. I told the cop, I am diabetic, I just ate when I left workout, but my needle for my insulin was messed up so I needed to get home in a rush (normally a 30min drive) so my sugar doesnt sky rocket. She was like "oh OK can I have your license and registration please?"

She went back to her truck for 6 mins, as my blood sugar just rises and rises, and gives me the ticket and said I could try writing a letter to the court about my condition and see if they would make an exception or a reduction on the ticket.

I think I am going to write a letter. But that may also go against me, what do you guys think?

Anyways, I was pissed off because of this, and that fueled one intense workout!

That sucks bro and yeah write a letter. Make sure to bring a letter from your doctor stating that you are diabetic... would make it official.

[cawiau]

Had no time for cardio today which sucks:(

Hope everyone had a great day and looking forward to tomorrow!

[cawiau]

hello everyone. sorry i have been mia but i do not own a puter or cell, so i can only update when its my days off and i am visiting my mom. but i have been with the program. my bf doesnt play basketball on the nights i go to the gym, so he can workout with me and support me. i have lost 3 pounds since i started the obf contest! my diet is pretty good but i yo yo a lot. which is bad, but i am truing hard. my mom is helping me make a binder with goals in it for me to use for my plans. for my weight loss. my diet logs. my gym trips. i am putting pictures in it of clothes i want to wear and what kind of body i want to have. she has her own book and its really cool and she is doing a good job i am proud of her. i am going to read some of everones progress notes and pass out some reps now. have a good week.

Keep at it, and congrats on the 3 lbs weight loss. You are definitely on your way!

[MsTropix_ll]

ok i am done reading and everyone is doing really good. i ran out of rep points to give away but i have saturday off and i will use my moms puter again to read and pas points again. i havent had time to do anything. i was do for two days off after working all week then my boss asked me if i wouild work night shift(overnights) for two weeks and i said yes and she scheduled me to work my days off. i dont think they realized i have been working two weeks without a day off and working overnights is too hard. i cant sleep right either. i work at walmart and i dont get any help carrying boxes down the ladders. night shift is lazy. i am done complaining now. but if i can work two weeks non stop and still go to the gym and make my diet better all of you can do it too. that is the whole point of my telling you all of this. so you can do it! dont give up!

[anti-bonk]

Had an awesome workout today, I was so pissed off, here is why:

Well on the way home from work, before I went to the gym I got pulled over! And got a ticket for speeding.

I was going 71 in a 55mph zone. I told the cop, I am diabetic, I just ate when I left workout, but my needle for my insulin was messed up so I needed to get home in a rush (normally a 30min drive) so my sugar doesnt sky rocket. She was like "oh OK can I have your license and registration please?"


Anyways, I was pissed off because of this, and that fueled one intense workout!

In her defense- cops hear so many bull**** stories and that is probably the 10th time this year someone used that particular kind of reasoning.

But p1ssed off workouts are the best!

[MsTropix]

Okay so it's my turn to post now, lol.

I have not weighed myself, I usually weigh in everyday, but I am practicing once a week.

My diet is in check, my exercise is in check too, but needs improvements. Such as the push ups contest- I have been slackin on that one, so I am gonna get some in and add my score tonight.

I feel an extra spring in my step when I am running around, which feels good. At my weight ANY improvements are felt and appreciated! My weight is not moving much lately, BUT my clothes are fitting differently. Which is good news and an encouragement.

I cheated yesterday by eating one too many english muffins and I ate about 1/4 cup of chocolate peanuts. This was not a planned cheat, so yikkes. Setbacks are always regretted, lol.

No matter what happens from day to day- its just that day- day to day, ya know? Each one is a new one. I dont expect that to make sense to anyone but me.

http://hqjokes.com/pictures/FatLadies.jpg

[MsTropix]

Had an awesome workout today, I was so pissed off, here is why:

Well on the way home from work, before I went to the gym I got pulled over! And got a ticket for speeding.

I was going 71 in a 55mph zone. I told the cop, I am diabetic, I just ate when I left workout, but my needle for my insulin was messed up so I needed to get home in a rush (normally a 30min drive) so my sugar doesnt sky rocket. She was like "oh OK can I have your license and registration please?"

She went back to her truck for 6 mins, as my blood sugar just rises and rises, and gives me the ticket and said I could try writing a letter to the court about my condition and see if they would make an exception or a reduction on the ticket.

I think I am going to write a letter. But that may also go against me, what do you guys think?

Anyways, I was pissed off because of this, and that fueled one intense workout!

MY OPINION: Your situation was not an emergency room trip that required speeding.

If you are not able to stop at a local pharmacy and grab some needles in a case like this, I would suggest you keep extras handy at all times from now on and have a diabetic bracelet or diabetic ID of some sort available to flash a cop or for any other good reason you might need one.

That is the responsible thing to do- the cop was probably immune to the excuse you provided, as it is probably a common one, but...

I would write a letter anyway because, regardless of your being prepared or not, I am assuming you were given a standard ticket that everyone would have recieved, and I think that yours should be compromised since you were in a compromising situation.

Should you still get a ticket? Yes. Should it be reduced upon providing legal proof of diabetes? Yes.

Good luck! ...and glad you got in an awesome workout too, lol.

[19again]

Biggest loser does help with inspiration to see how far people are able to push themselves. However I think that their concept about total weight loss instead of fat loss is skewed.

But their cookbook is awesome! First time I ever found a cookbook where I like more than half the recipes!! And they are healthy too... what a concept!! !! :)

[19again]

I'm the opposite for sure. Jillian is the kind of trainer i like. I had one that was really tough and it worked for me. Doesn't bother me a bit when i'm yelled at to do better and be stronger. NOTE: I was also in the military years ago so it's pretty hard to top basic training. ;)

I agree about basic training! I was in the Army 20+ years ago. THAT is were 19again comes from!

[HALOBRYAN]

I been really sick the past 5 days, on Saturday i was weight at 235 and today 219. I think most was water weight and i been puking most of what i eat i have doctor appointment tommorow im alredy feeling better but really low energy levels.

With the energy i had i try to hit my back workout i started with dead as normal but my firt 12 rep set was tought to get 8 before i felt my back round so quit the dead.I did 3 set of each of the folowing: t bar rows, Lat pull down, and one hand DB rows. I ate a can of tuna and my protein shake after and im ready to hit the bed.

[19again]

It's been a rough week for me, rolled the ankle playin basketball, and have had to stay off of it limiting my workouts :(

Oh man! That stinks! Take care of it though, don't want to make things worse!
Good Luck!

[19again]

I am really glad that I only know all of you through my computer! Everyone seems to be getting sick... glad I can't catch your germs :D

GET BETTER & STAY HEALTHY ;)

[anti-bonk]

ROFL! Nice!
Oh, I mean I'm very sorry about your predicament :D


What? I have a PBJ every morning, with that exact same PB, well sometims the chunkyversion.


Yes, it 'tis good stuff. Like most things, it's fine in moderation. The cals/fat grams are killer, though!


HAHAHA!! LOVE your humor


Hahaha..



The problem I have with the natty peanut butter is that if you don't control the amount those calories add up vvvery quick. One tablespoon is 100 cal. Until you are done with a "snack" with pb you may have consummed 500 calories without even realizing it. You might as well have just had a steak and been done witth it. But anyway, I find stuff like pb to be very deceptive- just like condiments. Til you end up putting them on your food sometimes you have doubled or tripled the calorie intake. That is how some people get fat eating salads- in most cases the dressing is nothing but fat and extremely high in calories. So if I am going to take this thing seriously I need to start evaluating how truly clean my diet is and find ways to satisfy those cravings with healthy alternatives.

[MsTropix]

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy163/hope2bme/March%20Contest%20Pics/128781159317283058.jpg

LOL, great picture!

http://www.comment2u.com/img/comments/be-happy/cheer-up-girl.gif



when i weighed myself yesterday i was 5 lbs. down, today its up 2 lbs... im hoping its just all the water ive been drinking... but i cant seem to brake under 180 yet! so frustrating

http://www.mountfranklinwater.com.au/images/headingThinkPositive.png


Had a good day...saw some former coworkers and they commented on how I was "getting skinny"! I've lost like 12 lbs since the beginning of the year but lately it seems to have stalled...oh well, I'll keep up the heavy lifting and clean diet!

I know that made ya feel good. Smile and be happy!


I'm about to eat an egg omelet..going to be too good

You dont ever say much, but I see you.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GQpJH8iBAEA/SOPzLDWpPxI/AAAAAAAAAGM/belOv445oZM/s400/79eyes-in-the-dark.gif


Sup guys, my weight is going no where but my strength is going up. Was watching the Biggest Loser on tv last night, pretty interesting show. Maybe one day OBF will get big enough to become a reality tv show? Wouldn't that be tight lol.

I dont watch BL, its all about show bizz and rates. But I WOULD watch OBF if it had a tv show! At least I would be able to connect with it.

[Free Weight Friedel]

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CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE POSTED in Week # 2
(names in bold)

Men's

WIULifter
Greek_Elite
RenegadeUR
getbustered
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122740551
JaySinX
Back Double Biceps18
ronniec02
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459632161#post459632161
anti-bonk
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122879421
cawiau
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=112815821&page=146
ShayZ
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122974611
Nikhiln25
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122820961
King 13
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123074331
mts6175
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122876921
Tyler44
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123074331
dekd
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460253961#post460253961
Michael Bao
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121671211
c0vjek
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122695981
PressEnter
longhorns_p
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
xStevenx
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122974431
Prototyp3
kingjameskjf
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115012401
x_aDrenaLine_x
dktang7
chubbarock
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
Ndeserranno
niCe99
wada
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122855261
Durmoot
Ripnlean
stady119
cuse88
ATownDRock
EvanAlmighty
blsmith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122143771&page=15
RichL1982
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122657481
ASK.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460339411#post460339411
DriverDan
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460323431
amuarT
Big Poppa S
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463167351&posted=1#post463167351
Logtrog
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122912251
DrewDeezy
j. ViLLA
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122951741
boogie102786
Surive123
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
Ruthless By Nature
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122868171
BIGROC34
Striver
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122922411
FireBurner
MiguelR
Ninjazn
NorthTexasBB
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459416581#post459416581
ossumday1
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122973761
sid_drums
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460446271#post460446271
Brothylated
Vytis
Neiderhiser
FrmrHoss
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=120494101
tjwoody
Anders0n74
tnagger
svmoney6
kingfame32
rcp197inIZ
vylan
evok
Ivandabest
Fire8085
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123037851
Averagebeast
MWest815
MikeDC82
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460765561#post460765561
TimmD
Lukas13
Yogurt
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122832061
gymratluke
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459702641#post459702641
VAPump
Husky Bob
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459719991#post459719991
Spectra360
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122899261
Leanripped
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459812641#post459812641
chipperd
HALOBRYAN
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=459449321#post459449321
2.0Tsunami
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463712563#post463712563
all_american
A50SNAKE
Spacehead
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
Ttdskann
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=460163301#post460163301
slvrwolf1
***8ness8***
spaceantelope88
wannaBcop
krush777
ZombieEater
johnel1984
Bear165
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122918411
History in Effect
arob10
lildude15612000
ryanlsaunders
Yoshio
ImmieV
GettingfitAgain
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122870291
live4gs
shounick
ugerti



Women's

MoEcho
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121338701
Sassy64
cactusflower
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122802661
SheWulf
jkliveng
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=123040171
Sky22
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122837291
beefcake66
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122866061
Major T
xXJennyXx
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463230841
Ms_Doodikins
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=458812371&welcome=true
Mrkfaad
hope2bme
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=461729441#post461729441
mandyy87
MsClickClick
carbonmade78
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
HappySnowBunny
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122928611
Kinipela
MsTropix
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121228781
push_it
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122915891
samalmas
Isidith
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122857351
andreams1
KRAZA00
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=462006831#post462006831
PinkLilStar
micoolah
vanillabn
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=113918891
jezebelFTW
kudostojen
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122845281
SexyBack
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5540003&page=172
DomesticDiva
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=463017211
19again
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122978461
Ephmommy2
Callie7
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122825061
mariplay2004
bri87
hyacinth30
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122893251
brittanyhayden
Rozlyn27
MsTropix_ll
Jlock126
sammykapp
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=115598021&page=74
Fightingenetics
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=111680521
swindled
trudyelizabeth


**Links are for the Contestants logs.**


Week #2 runs from 3/15-3/21. You must post at least one time by midnight on 3/21. If you miss 2 weeks of posting, you will be disqualified from the contest.

[Ndeserranno]

kept to my diet 100% !!! anyone else not drink anything ?

[ugerti]

kept to my diet 100% !!! anyone else not drink anything ?

I'll have a glass of water every now and then :)

[ASK.]

My diet wasn't so great this weekend, and I had a few beers last night. I paid for it with a very rough workout today :(

I am encouraged to be benching a little better. I did 155x3 today...which might seem pathetic at my size, but it's the most I've done since I injured my shoulder a couple of years ago, and it was pain free.


kept to my diet 100% !!! anyone else not drink anything ?

Clean for me. Haven't touched alcohol.

[MsTropix]

No pagan holiday is worth breaking my diet with alcohol. I save that for BBQs, lol.

[mrkdrt]

Hope everyone managed not to binge out tonight!:D

[ImmieV]

Just climbed the rock wall at school... I never thought I could have sore pinkies!!

haha sore pinkies.... sounds terrible and hilarious at the same time.

[ImmieV]

I got a question for you guys. So I am a beginner lifter..... I mean like ultra-noob. For the last 1.5 weeks of the challenge been focused on eating and cardio conditioning. Usually that means walking/jogging, biking, stairclimber, and at least 15 minutes of solid jump rope. Now for the next 14 weeks I need to incorporate some strength training program.

What program did you use when you first lifted?

Thinking Starting Strength, P90X, Body for Life, or Abs Diet Challenge.

###Note: If I were to get into a brawl with a 6.5 year old girl, she would most likely demolish me, so getting a program suited for me would be an amazing thing.

[MsTropix]

I got a question for you guys. So I am a beginner lifter..... I mean like ultra-noob. For the last 1.5 weeks of the challenge been focused on eating and cardio conditioning. Usually that means walking/jogging, biking, stairclimber, and at least 15 minutes of solid jump rope. Now for the next 14 weeks I need to incorporate some strength training program.

What program did you use when you first lifted?

Thinking Starting Strength, P90X, Body for Life, or Abs Diet Challenge.

###Note: If I were to get into a brawl with a 6.5 year old girl, she would most likely demolish me, so getting a program suited for me would be an amazing thing.

My sister has p90x and since she lives with me I have seen her do it and I recommend that for you. p90x rox! My sister purchased hers VERY cheap via ebay. Also do a search on Craigslist.

[MsTropix]

Good night OBF Family...
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/yescomm/sweetdreams/sd022.gif

[VAPump]

Had an awesome workout today, I was so pissed off, here is why:

Well on the way home from work, before I went to the gym I got pulled over! And got a ticket for speeding.

I was going 71 in a 55mph zone. I told the cop, I am diabetic, I just ate when I left workout, but my needle for my insulin was messed up so I needed to get home in a rush (normally a 30min drive) so my sugar doesnt sky rocket. She was like "oh OK can I have your license and registration please?"

She went back to her truck for 6 mins, as my blood sugar just rises and rises, and gives me the ticket and said I could try writing a letter to the court about my condition and see if they would make an exception or a reduction on the ticket.

I think I am going to write a letter. But that may also go against me, what do you guys think?

Anyways, I was pissed off because of this, and that fueled one intense workout!

Ok I hate to be a jerk, but I'm a cop, and here is how I see it.

You were doing 16mph over the speed limit. A decent amount. You have a pretty good excuse, but here is the thing. Firstly, that only would have saved you about 6 minutes off your drive (very rough math since you only said your trip is normally about 30 min, and i dont know how many traffic control signals there are, etc), and to warrant 16mph and the inherent danger it brings does not really justify it.

Also, as others have pointed out, you had no way of proving it. A diabetic without a bracelet or medical tag? You should get one ASAP. The list of excuses we hear everyday is a mile long so a little proof goes a long way.

Keep in mind it could have been worse. That police officer could have called an ambulance to the scene, since you basically were claiming a medical emergency, and that would have delayed you further, not to mention stick you with the burden of insurance paperwork, ambulance bills, etc.


That being said, go to court for it anyways, explain to the judge/magistrate. Are they LEGALLY obligated to go easy on you? No, you broke the law. But will sympathy play a part? I would be on it. Maybe not get the whole thing dismissed, but I would honestly be shocked if they didn't at least lower it. And remember to provide medical documentation along with it.

Good luck!

[COUNTRYMIKE]

Keep up the great work guys/gals, and the motivation in here is fantastic!!!!!!

[hyacinth30]

kept to my diet 100% !!! anyone else not drink anything ?

No alcohol here! Just Xtend and water

[Greek_Elite]

if anyone is a fellowblackberry user i created a BBM group for bb.com, can use it for some on-the-go motivation, tips, etc.. so if ya got a crackberry get in here

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z128/gyro25/BBcom_barcode.jpg

gonna bump this, got a few experienced ppl in there n i been gettin some good advice/tips/motivation so should be good for fellow OBF-ers as well

[slvrwolf1]

The problem I have with the natty peanut butter is that if you don't control the amount those calories add up vvvery quick. One tablespoon is 100 cal. Until you are done with a "snack" with pb you may have consummed 500 calories without even realizing it. You might as well have just had a steak and been done witth it. But anyway, I find stuff like pb to be very deceptive- just like condiments. Til you end up putting them on your food sometimes you have doubled or tripled the calorie intake. That is how some people get fat eating salads- in most cases the dressing is nothing but fat and extremely high in calories. So if I am going to take this thing seriously I need to start evaluating how truly clean my diet is and find ways to satisfy those cravings with healthy alternatives.

I dont usually have that problem but after last night *sigh* I am affraid it happened to me too. I have been doing really good with my diet so I dont think this little slip will set me back too much but my problem was organic almond butter. 180 calories for 2 tbl spoons and stuck to that as a snack on 1 slice whole wheat. Then about 5 minutes past and I was like wow that was good. I think I am down half a jar now. I noticed what I was doing a little too late but I did force myself to stop and headed to the elliptical. So now I see the problem.

[getbustered]

I got a question for you guys. So I am a beginner lifter..... I mean like ultra-noob. For the last 1.5 weeks of the challenge been focused on eating and cardio conditioning. Usually that means walking/jogging, biking, stairclimber, and at least 15 minutes of solid jump rope. Now for the next 14 weeks I need to incorporate some strength training program.

What program did you use when you first lifted?

Thinking Starting Strength, P90X, Body for Life, or Abs Diet Challenge.

###Note: If I were to get into a brawl with a 6.5 year old girl, she would most likely demolish me, so getting a program suited for me would be an amazing thing.


Out of those, I would recommend starting strength. I think you'll look back on it in a year or two and be really glad that is where you started. The others are basically conditioning programs, I own p90x and do it with my wife sometimes, but you certainly aren't going to build any significant muscle with it. It is hard, and better than any video program I've ever seen, but if you are already doing cardio and have your diet somewhat figured out, I think an actual weight lifting program like Starting Strength would be by far your best option.

[longhorns_p]

No green brew for me, I'm still sick.....weight is way down tho and I think its all fat/water :D

looking forward to Saturday coming around and getting a nice cheat meal

[xXJennyXx]

I got a question for you guys. So I am a beginner lifter..... I mean like ultra-noob. For the last 1.5 weeks of the challenge been focused on eating and cardio conditioning. Usually that means walking/jogging, biking, stairclimber, and at least 15 minutes of solid jump rope. Now for the next 14 weeks I need to incorporate some strength training program.

What program did you use when you first lifted?

Thinking Starting Strength, P90X, Body for Life, or Abs Diet Challenge.

###Note: If I were to get into a brawl with a 6.5 year old girl, she would most likely demolish me, so getting a program suited for me would be an amazing thing.

I haven't tried any of those, so I can't really comment other than I have heard great things about Rippetoe's and p90x, don't know too much about the other two.

Here are some more ideas to throw into the mix:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/best_newbie_workout.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beast30.htm
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843

[MikeDC82]

No beer for me and I love beer =(

[longhorns_p]

Out of those, I would recommend starting strength. I think you'll look back on it in a year or two and be really glad that is where you started. The others are basically conditioning programs, I own p90x and do it with my wife sometimes, but you certainly aren't going to build any significant muscle with it. It is hard, and better than any video program I've ever seen, but if you are already doing cardio and have your diet somewhat figured out, I think an actual weight lifting program like Starting Strength would be by far your best option.

x 2

Starting Strength is a great program

I'd have to look back through my manual but 5/3/1 seems like it would be a great option for you too, I'm running it now and its awesome. 5/3/1 would be better suited for loosing lbs and transforming imo

[Vytis]

I got a question for you guys. So I am a beginner lifter..... I mean like ultra-noob. For the last 1.5 weeks of the challenge been focused on eating and cardio conditioning. Usually that means walking/jogging, biking, stairclimber, and at least 15 minutes of solid jump rope. Now for the next 14 weeks I need to incorporate some strength training program.

What program did you use when you first lifted?

Thinking Starting Strength, P90X, Body for Life, or Abs Diet Challenge.

###Note: If I were to get into a brawl with a 6.5 year old girl, she would most likely demolish me, so getting a program suited for me would be an amazing thing.

I think the best thing for you would be a whole body workout that you could do 3x a week. Focus on basic compound movements (bench press, squats, deadlift) and work on perfecting your form. Or you could do a push/pull split 4x a week if you like too. Just two quick ideas....

[beefcake66]

Out of those, I would recommend starting strength. I think you'll look back on it in a year or two and be really glad that is where you started. The others are basically conditioning programs, I own p90x and do it with my wife sometimes, but you certainly aren't going to build any significant muscle with it. It is hard, and better than any video program I've ever seen, but if you are already doing cardio and have your diet somewhat figured out, I think an actual weight lifting program like Starting Strength would be by far your best option.

x3

I hear a lot of recommendations for starting strength, but its made for total lifting noobs who are basically bulking up... If that sounds like you, then go for it.

If you're aiming to gain some strength but not put on much weight (cut/recomp), I'd suggest finding a simple full body routine that uses compound lifts that you can do 3-4 days a week. I think the starting strength routine would probably cover that though... but it requires lots of food/recovery...

Having never done it, that's just my opinions....

[getbustered]

x3

I hear a lot of recommendations for starting strength, but its made for total lifting noobs who are basically bulking up... If that sounds like you, then go for it.

If you're aiming to gain some strength but not put on much weight (cut/recomp), I'd suggest finding a simple full body routine that uses compound lifts that you can do 3-4 days a week. I think the starting strength routine would probably cover that though... but it requires lots of food/recovery...

Having never done it, that's just my opinions....

I somewhat agree, but if he is really at the level he described, which would be a complete novice, he should be able to take advantage of the initial adaptation to training stimulus (aka noob gainz). If he hasn't weight trained at all, he should be able to still increase strength in a linear fashion up to a certain point, while losing fat.

Now, would he gain strength at a much faster weight if he was all out bulking, of course.

[beefcake66]

I somewhat agree, but if he is really at the level he described, which would be a complete novice, he should be able to take advantage of the initial adaptation to training stimulus (aka noob gainz). If he hasn't weight trained at all, he should be able to still increase strength in a linear fashion up to a certain point, while losing fat.

Now, would he gain strength at a much faster weight if he was all out bulking, of course.

Yea, but even doing a full body routine as opposed to starting strength he'd probably make wicked noob gains.. no matter what he does he will likely get stronger lol (which is nice... i'm sad my noob gains are gone :( ). I may be wrong, but with noob gains you may be better off with a higher frequency of training than 3 days a week with more exercises than the starting strength program tells you to do (if you're trying to cut/recomp and not bulk)? Like Squat, Deadlift, Bench Press, Shoulder Press, Bentover Rows, Pullups/downs, accessory leg work, some arms if you feel the need... do you understand what I mean? I may not have made sense how I wanted to.

[blsmith]

Really bad day so far today... really trying my hardest not to get down on myself...
Hope every is having a better day than I am.

[tjwoody]

Really bad day so far today... really trying my hardest not to get down on myself...
Hope every is having a better day than I am.

dont u do it man! :P rem, we all fall..its life.


Also I was thinking...I wanted to say thanks for all the people responsible for starting the OBF contest and also all the companies donating to the prizes. It is very nice of every, so THANKS.

And good luck to all! :)

[beefcake66]

Really bad day so far today... really trying my hardest not to get down on myself...
Hope every is having a better day than I am.

I'm having a poopie day as well... Forgot my phone at home and im tryin to keep myself sane at work... Managed to wake up and do my cardio and get my food for the day prepared, but its just dragging along... Here's to hopin we feel better asap!!

[xXJennyXx]

Really bad day so far today... really trying my hardest not to get down on myself...
Hope every is having a better day than I am.

Ack! Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it's not something too serious.

If not, well... the day's not even half over, there is still plenty of time to turn it into a good one! Sounds like you need to take a few minutes to yourself and regroup your thoughts. What can you do to make it better? :)

[blsmith]

dont u do it man! :P rem, we all fall..its life.
:)

thanks man...I am fighting it but it's getting harder as the day progresses


I'm having a poopie day as well... Forgot my phone at home and im tryin to keep myself sane at work... Managed to wake up and do my cardio and get my food for the day prepared, but its just dragging along... Here's to hopin we feel better asap!!

I wish I had your day then... :o


Ack! Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it's not something too serious.

If not, well... the day's not even half over, there is still plenty of time to turn it into a good one! Sounds like you need to take a few minutes to yourself and regroup your thoughts. What can you do to make it better? :)

It can be... just been hitting me from all directions, wife, job, I can't escape it right now.

[beefcake66]

It can be... just been hitting me from all directions, wife, job, I can't escape it right now.

aww Brian... chin up dude! hit the gym and blow off some steam if you can... *hugs*

[Isidith]

Really bad day so far today... really trying my hardest not to get down on myself...
Hope every is having a better day than I am.

Aww things will get better! I committed a lot of no-nos yesterday since it was St. Patrick's Day, and being Irish decent it was hard to avoid, lol. But back on track today, gotta burn off that dinner...

[dktang7]

thanks man...I am fighting it but it's getting harder as the day progresses



I wish I had your day then... :o



It can be... just been hitting me from all directions, wife, job, I can't escape it right now.


You can't beat the guy that never gives up! Keep your head up bud, you've got a group here rooting for ya.

[longhorns_p]

x3

I hear a lot of recommendations for starting strength, but its made for total lifting noobs who are basically bulking up... If that sounds like you, then go for it. Having never done it, that's just my opinions....

Starting Strength isn't just for noobs, I used it recently during my bulk and had great strength gains.

Lower volume is better for a new lifter

[c0vjek]

gained 2 pounds

feels good man.....

yes i do know its about cutting but i will bulk up to 195 before i cut down....

[blsmith]

aww Brian... chin up dude! hit the gym and blow off some steam if you can... *hugs*


Aww things will get better! I committed a lot of no-nos yesterday since it was St. Patrick's Day, and being Irish decent it was hard to avoid, lol. But back on track today, gotta burn off that dinner...


You can't beat the guy that never gives up! Keep your head up bud, you've got a group here rooting for ya.

thanks for your support everyone... don't want to talk anymore about it. Don't want negative vibes in this thread... Kill your workouts today everyone!

[hope2bme]

Really bad day so far today... really trying my hardest not to get down on myself...
Hope every is having a better day than I am.

Ahhh hey Bri! It must be contagious!!!! It is early yet, so hopefully the day will improve and you will feel better later. :) Hang in there my friend!!

[FrmrHoss]

when i weighed myself yesterday i was 5 lbs. down, today its up 2 lbs... im hoping its just all the water ive been drinking... but i cant seem to brake under 180 yet! so frustrating

Weight fluctuates a ton on a daily basis :) don't worry about it and just stay focused on your diet.



Also, I've decided I'm going to use Livestrong Myplate over Fitday. I've been a long time user of fitday but Livestrong blows away fitday in it's ability to search for and add food items. I haven't found a brand yet that I wasn't able to find on Livestrong. Anyone else use this site?


I've been using dailyplate @ livestrong for a while now... I like it. Though sometimes the food brands in there aren't accurate re: macros so just be sure to verify that the entry you're using is correct. You can also add your own brands into the database, but I'm usually too lazy to do that.

[Leanripped]

Ahhh hey Bri! It must be contagious!!!! It is early yet, so hopefully the day will improve and you will feel better later. :) Hang in there my friend!!

I hear ya, this hasn't been a good week for me either, but things WILL turn around for us. They're already getting better for me.

[cawiau]

gonna bump this, got a few experienced ppl in there n i been gettin some good advice/tips/motivation so should be good for fellow OBF-ers as well

What is the pin brother?



gained 2 pounds

feels good man.....

yes i do know its about cutting but i will bulk up to 195 before i cut down....

Then congratulations:D

[MoEcho]

Really bad day so far today... really trying my hardest not to get down on myself...
Hope every is having a better day than I am.

Would it make you feel better if I drove down there and smacked you around a little? :p

Wait....don't answer that!! Lulz

[Gym God]

weight fluctuates a ton on a daily basis :) don't worry about it and just stay focused on your diet.


.... ^

[blsmith]

Ahhh hey Bri! It must be contagious!!!! It is early yet, so hopefully the day will improve and you will feel better later. :) Hang in there my friend!!

Thanks Hope! went for a bit of a walk. I am feeling a little better but not alot... Think I just need a decent night's sleep.


Would it make you feel better if I drove down there and smacked you around a little? :p

Wait....don't answer that!! Lulz

You wouldn't, so it's a moot point! :)

[longhorns_p]

stuck at work, sick, and with nothing to eat but protein shakes n' nutrigrain bars while march madness is tippin' off ftmfl

trying so hard not to leave and pick up some fast food or a sub, something other than another protein shake.

[hope2bme]

I hear ya, this hasn't been a good week for me either, but things WILL turn around for us. They're already getting better for me.

From the sounds of it lots of us have had a rough time this week...Guess it just happens that way sometimes! I am feeling infinitely better today than I was yesterday. Yesterday was not good :eek:!

I actually woke up feeling excited and kinda hyper this morning...LOL this pic made me LOL ...that is how I felt doing legs at the gym at 5.m. this morning :D

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy163/hope2bme/March%20Contest%20Pics/ribbons.jpg

[Ndeserranno]

I got a question for you guys. So I am a beginner lifter..... I mean like ultra-noob. For the last 1.5 weeks of the challenge been focused on eating and cardio conditioning. Usually that means walking/jogging, biking, stairclimber, and at least 15 minutes of solid jump rope. Now for the next 14 weeks I need to incorporate some strength training program.

What program did you use when you first lifted?

Thinking Starting Strength, P90X, Body for Life, or Abs Diet Challenge.

###Note: If I were to get into a brawl with a 6.5 year old girl, she would most likely demolish me, so getting a program suited for me would be an amazing thing.

I would recommend a starting strength program, having tried Riptoes for awhile and Max-OT i prefer Max-OT.
Better recovery, more excises, Ive also had more strength increase on Max-OT.

a side note because Max-OT is 5 times a day vs 3 for RIptoes, you will burn more calories :)

[slvrwolf1]

stuck at work, sick, and with nothing to eat but protein shakes n' nutrigrain bars while march madness is tippin' off ftmfl

trying so hard not to leave and pick up some fast food or a sub, something other than another protein shake.

I am stuck at work and forgot my protein this morning. I usually leave it here at work but was running low at home so took it home last night and forgot it this morning. I broke down and bought a roast beef sub earlier.

[longhorns_p]

I am stuck at work and forgot my protein this morning. I usually leave it here at work but was running low at home so took it home last night and forgot it this morning. I broke down and bought a roast beef sub earlier.

roast beef sub sounds freaking delish right now, i'm just gonna fight thru this craving.....everything around me is rly unhealthy. The pizza place across the way douses everything in grease. Which is usually a good thing but not now :o

found the march madness live streaming online so i got that going for me now :D

[kudostojen]

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy163/hope2bme/March%20Contest%20Pics/ribbons.jpg

Unfortunately, i'm going to have to jump on the band waggon because my day is $hit. I slept in again this morning. Not sure why because it's not something i do often but it's the second time this week. Then my boss does nothing but tell me what i've done wrong because it's not done HIS way (and heaven forbid he tell what way he wants it). I actually broke down and shed a couple of tears this morning in the bathroom because i've had enough. sigh...I can be such a wussy sometimes.

So, thank you for the pic, i needed it.

On the up side, diet and training are on schedule again this week. :)

[HappySnowBunny]

From the sounds of it lots of us have had a rough time this week...Guess it just happens that way sometimes! I am feeling infinitely better today than I was yesterday. Yesterday was not good :eek:!

I actually woke up feeling excited and kinda hyper this morning...LOL this pic made me LOL ...that is how I felt doing legs at the gym at 5.m. this morning :D

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy163/hope2bme/March%20Contest%20Pics/ribbons.jpg

I love that picture! LOL!! Really glad today is better than yesterday (which also had hilarious lolcat, btw).

How do you feel hyper at 5am!?!

[19again]

I love that picture! LOL!! Really glad today is better than yesterday (which also had hilarious lolcat, btw).

How do you feel hyper at 5am!?!

I have the same question, how do you feel hyper at 5am? Do you actually have to be awake to feel that way? I am so NOT the morning person.

[HappySnowBunny]

I have the same question, how do you feel hyper at 5am? Do you actually have to be awake to feel that way? I am so NOT the morning person.

It is my firm belief that one would not have to be awake to be hyper. I mean...who IS awake at 5am?! *shudder*

Not a morning person here, either.

[beefcake66]

I think it will forever be a mystery........



the only way IM hyper at friggin 5am is if I was out drinking all night and just got in the door...... (assuming I'm not exhausted or about to pass out haha)

[hope2bme]

I love that picture! LOL!! Really glad today is better than yesterday (which also had hilarious lolcat, btw).

How do you feel hyper at 5am!?!

LOL...I just don't know! :D I jumped out of bed feeling GREAT today! All the energy I didn't have yesterday must have stored itself up and now I have a double dose or something!!

To be fair...I am never actually *awake* at the gym at 5 in the morning. So this a.m. I was *excited & sleepy* simultaneously. Hehe..maybe the chocolate I ate last night was drugged. :p

[getbustered]

It is my firm belief that one would not have to be awake to be hyper. I mean...who IS awake at 5am?! *shudder*

Not a morning person here, either.

At 5:00am I have already been up for a half hour, have probably eaten and gotten dressed on my way out the door to the gym. Having a 3-year-old and one on the way, combined with work and school, and that is the only time I have to lift.

I was never a morning person before, but it is amazing what necessity will do.

[hope2bme]

I have the same question, how do you feel hyper at 5am? Do you actually have to be awake to feel that way? I am so NOT the morning person.

I agree I am NOT a morning person either! I HATE getting up that early...but i LOVE what the gym is doing for me... :D

[hope2bme]

Unfortunately, i'm going to have to jump on the band waggon because my day is $hit. I slept in again this morning. Not sure why because it's not something i do often but it's the second time this week. Then my boss does nothing but tell me what i've done wrong because it's not done HIS way (and heaven forbid he tell what way he wants it). I actually broke down and shed a couple of tears this morning in the bathroom because i've had enough. sigh...I can be such a wussy sometimes.

So, thank you for the pic, i needed it.

On the up side, diet and training are on schedule again this week. :)

Awwww...sorry ur having a crappy day :( There must be something in the air this week cuz it is really going around! I cried a few times yesterday at work....but today is so much better so hopefully tomorrow will be great for you!! *hugs*

[kudostojen]

Awwww...sorry ur having a crappy day :( There must be something in the air this week cuz it is really going around! I cried a few times yesterday at work....but today is so much better so hopefully tomorrow will be great for you!! *hugs*

Thanks. Tomorrow will be great because i start my re-feed tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to it. Just have to make it through the day.

[RichL1982]

Thanks. Tomorrow will be great because i start my re-feed tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to it. Just have to make it through the day.

Hey I have a cheat meal tomorrow also. Mine might be some "pizza rolls" "taquitos" and some other stuff though..haha..

[beefcake66]

Hey I have a cheat meal tomorrow also. Mine might be some "pizza rolls" "taquitos" and some other stuff though..haha..







..........my favourites.......... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm *drool*


...I have bagelbites in my freezer, just waiting for a random cheat day to put them in my tummy....

[HappySnowBunny]

Thanks. Tomorrow will be great because i start my re-feed tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to it. Just have to make it through the day.

omg, I'm sorry you had such a bad day! Bosses can be big buttnuggets sometimes. *hugs* for ya!

[***8ness8***]

Hey I have a cheat meal tomorrow also. Mine might be some "pizza rolls" "taquitos" and some other stuff though..haha..

ha i had mine yesterday pizza and green beer!(=

[Rozlyn27]

Well, I hate to be different, but I'm feeling great! My workouts are awesome, I'm loaded up with feel good endorphins, and yeah. Life is pretty much rocking.

[19again]

Well, I hate to be different, but I'm feeling great! My workouts are awesome, I'm loaded up with feel good endorphins, and yeah. Life is pretty much rocking.

Hey me too! If you read my OBF thread you can read about it :)

[MsClickClick]

stuck at work, sick, and with nothing to eat but protein shakes n' nutrigrain bars while march madness is tippin' off ftmfl

trying so hard not to leave and pick up some fast food or a sub, something other than another protein shake.

Subway, boiled eggs, salad a lean sandwhich could be some options but I know how you feel This happens to me when I get forced over time.... Hope you do good you can do this

[MsClickClick]

I ran for 20 minuets through a park, came home and packed some food for the next few work days. I have more to pack but getting there this whole macronutient thing is alot of math!!! lol lol Im down to 75 carbs a day now and one day of 100 carbs out of a four day cycle... I want to do second work out today like zumba but not sure if I shold make up for the sleep I know Im going to lose on my next three working days? hmmmm I hope every one is doing well?

[MsTropix]

Really bad day so far today... really trying my hardest not to get down on myself...
Hope every is having a better day than I am.

The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that!


Would it make you feel better if I drove down there and smacked you around a little? :p

Wait....don't answer that!! Lulz

LOL that was hilarious!

Nothin like a good ol fashioned beating to get ones motivation to perk up, lol.


Well, I hate to be different, but I'm feeling great! My workouts are awesome, I'm loaded up with feel good endorphins, and yeah. Life is pretty much rocking.

Keep on keepin on sista! That's what I like to see posted. "Git 'er Done"

[samalmas]

Hope everyone managed not to binge out tonight!:D

I stayed strong and did my work out! Not one sip of alcohol! I killed about 500cals. in my w/o!


Would it make you feel better if I drove down there and smacked you around a little? :p

Wait....don't answer that!! Lulz

LOL!!!!! Love this!


Unfortunately, i'm going to have to jump on the band waggon because my day is $hit. I slept in again this morning. Not sure why because it's not something i do often but it's the second time this week. Then my boss does nothing but tell me what i've done wrong because it's not done HIS way (and heaven forbid he tell what way he wants it). I actually broke down and shed a couple of tears this morning in the bathroom because i've had enough. sigh...I can be such a wussy sometimes.

So, thank you for the pic, i needed it.

On the up side, diet and training are on schedule again this week. :)

I agree, I think the pic is super cute. Hey Jen, I have read what your diet looks like on your log... Do you think that is the reason you have slept in? Lack of energy is what Im thinking, and your body is telling you to rest because its low in fuel?

Hope your day gets better!

[brittanyhayden]

stuck at work, sick, and with nothing to eat but protein shakes n' nutrigrain bars while march madness is tippin' off ftmfl

trying so hard not to leave and pick up some fast food or a sub, something other than another protein shake.

You too huh? I just had a 100 cal popcorn pack that was in my desk, blah! I would much rather have a sloppy batch of hot wings or something to go with the madness! How bout them Monarchs?!? I definitely didn't have them picked!

[Fightingenetics]

I hate to be an obnoxious "you can do it cheerleader" but... you guys can do this!

Based on my own experience, just keep on truckin'. If you miss a workout or fudge a little on your diet (maybe literally? lol), just get back on track right away. Don't brush it off as a whole day gone to waste.

And remember we're all here to support each other :)
Sometimes my worst days can turn right around when I come on here and read some of the things other people are going through or are accomplishing. Good luck guys!

PS - I'm this positive today because my deltoid finally found it's way through my mountain of fat and said hello to the outside world. Don't mind me *floats on cloud 9*

[O.B.]

Ah sh*t, I was so sure this contest was going to start april 6th. Now I missed it :( stupid me.

[kudostojen]

I agree, I think the pic is super cute. Hey Jen, I have read what your diet looks like on your log... Do you think that is the reason you have slept in? Lack of energy is what Im thinking, and your body is telling you to rest because its low in fuel?

Hope your day gets better!

I would say no. I've had very little sleep before (more often than i'd like) and i still get up. Am i tired? Yes, but still able to roll out of bed. Also, daylight savings last weekend isn't helping.

...as for the diet, i can feel the effects of it. Especially yesterday, but it comes with the territory and it's something i have to suck up or i have to take supps to overcome the lethargic state. I know a lot of people probably cringe because of my diet, but it's not long term and back to maintenance in 2 weeks.

[Nikhiln25]

Ah been slacking this week =(. I'm on spring break so I'm back home and i don't have any membership to a gym so the only gym I go to is my Universities gym. My university is about a 30 min drive from my house on a good day. I was planning on going this week but that drive is just soo much. I mean I'm been doing basic stuff at home and trying to eat right but couldn't get into my routine this week. Need to go in hard next week and go back strong as soon as I'm back at school.

[MsTropix]

If you miss a workout or fudge a little on your diet (maybe literally? lol), just get back on track right away. Don't brush it off as a whole day gone to waste.

And remember we're all here to support each other :)



Very good encouragement there, the "pun" made it even better.

Yum, fudge. :(

[swindled]

This week has already been tougher than I had anticipated, I had to build a green wall system with a group and it took 12 hours longer than we expected. So I ended up having to pull an all nighter at my uni, and I didn't have money for food so I just didn't eat...which sucks hard.
Should be able to get my diet back on track today with some stuffed green peppers for supper.

Still out of the gym until the 29th though..unless some miracle happens and my thesis decides to finish itself.

Thankfully though, with that green wall project St. Patty's wasn't even a thought. Lol, all I wanted to do was go home and sleep.

[MsTropix]

Ah been slacking this week =(. I'm on spring break so I'm back home and i don't have any membership to a gym so the only gym I go to is my Universities gym. My university is about a 30 min drive from my house on a good day. I was planning on going this week but that drive is just soo much. I mean I'm been doing basic stuff at home and trying to eat right but couldn't get into my routine this week. Need to go in hard next week and go back strong as soon as I'm back at school.

What do you mean..."Need to go in hard next week,"? You have the rest of this day to do that. Don't waste any time. This is a contest and a short lived one at that, every moment counts.

If you are not willing to drive to the gym, you can do a better than basic workout at home, now, today, without waiting. Try, try again with your diet today. Do not finish it off making bad choices.

Relax and start over. You can do it.

NO EXCUSES

[MsTropix]

ha i had mine yesterday pizza and green beer!(=

Um, nice picture of the hat,***8ness8*** . It's really hot in here all of a sudden. Does anybody needs some ice?

http://mocoloco.com/archives/art_lebedev_evigheden_ice_t.jpg

[cawiau]

hey everyone, hang in there!

Only the second week, we can make this:)

[longhorns_p]

Subway, boiled eggs, salad a lean sandwhich could be some options but I know how you feel This happens to me when I get forced over time.... Hope you do good you can do this

Thanks! Temptations have been nothing so far, its only when I'm stranded at work with nothing to eat or I've missed a meal and I'm starving. Chicken and eggs have been good to me up to this point


a sloppy batch of hot wings!

:eek:

omg that would be great

i'm just countin' down the days until Saturday and my cheat meal :D


What is the final week for posting the "after" pics up? Is it 16 weeks from the day I posted my before pics or just 16 weeks from the entry closing date?

[cawiau]

What is the final week for posting the "after" pics up? Is it 16 weeks from the day I posted my before pics or just 16 weeks from the entry closing date?

I believe it is the last day he posted for posting pictures:)

But I am doing it 16 weeks from the day I posted my starting pictures, so Sunday prior to the final day.


Saturday, June 26, 2010- OFFICIAL END/ Start posting after pictures in the PICTURE THREAD

Saturday, July 3, 2010- ALL END PICTURES DUE BY MIDNIGHT EST



So you can start Saturday June 26... I will be posting Saturday June 27.

So your last date to post would be Saturday, July 23, 2010

[anti-bonk]

What is the final week for posting the "after" pics up? Is it 16 weeks from the day I posted my before pics or just 16 weeks from the entry closing date?

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122881561

[tjwoody]

im so hungry. lol!

[cawiau]

im so hungry. lol!

part of cutting:D:D

[Husky Bob]

Squat Machine: 225x10, 315x10, 415x9, 365x9, 365x8, 315x9, 225x12

Leg Curls: 40x12, 50x12, 50x12, 50x10

Calf Press: 315x12, 405x10, 495x9, 405x10, 405x9, 315x10

Seated Calf: 100x12, 100x10, 80x12, 80x12


Crunches: 3 sets of 20


Cardio: 25 min on the T-mill

[WIULifter]

took a long bike ride yesterday for cardio.....beat the crap outta me

[2.0Tsunami]

leg day!