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

[hope2bme]

Yesterday's food:

Breakfast: Vanilla protein powder, low fat milk, 1/2 c. blueberries
Snack: string cheese & green tea
Lunch: spinach quiche & spiced chai tea
Snack: 4 squares Hershey's Dark Chocolate & small cup of low fat milk yummy goodness ;)
Dinner: Chipotle Steak strips & asparagus w/ 1 tsp. mayo

Some of the BEST asparagus I have had in ages...really delicious!


My hubby and I also walked 2 miles before dinner... so I managed to get some cardio in yesterday after all.

[hope2bme]

leg day!

Me too...busted that out this a.m. I should be waddleing by tomorrow morning! :)

[PressEnter]

It looks like my whole department at work is sharing a cold, including me...and I feel pretty lousy. I am not sure if it's related, but my weight is up a couple of pounds, even though I thought I was doing pretty well this week diet-wise.

[c0vjek]

I like this diet plan

http://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=8b7f3bc70471080b7d93a9ce3a5a2140&

Will start it in about a month

[MsClickClick]

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



: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?

Its funny you had this situation I just watched a replay of Biggest Loser on Hulu.com and a contestant had the same problem he just forgot his food period though lol they went to subway Jillian was proud of him lol

[MsClickClick]

I just got back from doing legs, earlier today I did a twenty something minuet run in the Cape Fear Botanicle Gardens and the rough construction terrain made it difficult but I got a sweat. I just got doing 10 minuet run on treadmil, squats, straight leg dead lifts, and more in between each set I did something like jump rope for 30 seconds, jump and jacks for like 14-20 reps and so on. Then ended with abs I did a hundred on the bosu ball every ten reps I changed the form.. whew I walked out soaked and the guys lookin at me like dang she is serious JUST WHAT I WANT. I also worked out so hard because today was a day I missed my man so dredfully I cant wait till this Haiti mission is over I know its selfish but all the others are comming back why cant april 2nd be here already....?

[carbonmade78]

Its funny you had this situation I just watched a replay of Biggest Loser on Hulu.com and a contestant had the same problem he just forgot his food period though lol they went to subway Jillian was proud of him lol

Blah. Big surprise. :p

I used to love biggest loser..now all the product placements are just ridiculously out of hand...lol

[chipperd]

down 7 pounds al together.2 mile run this mornin eating right.SWEET POTAOES ARE GREAT!

[longhorns_p]

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


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

Thanks....I'm prolly going to do it early too, maybe that Saturday. We'll see how things are going


Its funny you had this situation I just watched a replay of Biggest Loser on Hulu.com and a contestant had the same problem he just forgot his food period though lol they went to subway Jillian was proud of him lol


I just got back from doing legs, earlier today I did a twenty something minuet run in the Cape Fear Botanicle Gardens and the rough construction terrain made it difficult but I got a sweat. I just got doing 10 minuet run on treadmil, squats, straight leg dead lifts, and more in between each set I did something like jump rope for 30 seconds, jump and jacks for like 14-20 reps and so on. Then ended with abs I did a hundred on the bosu ball every ten reps I changed the form.. whew I walked out soaked and the guys lookin at me like dang she is serious JUST WHAT I WANT. I also worked out so hard because today was a day I missed my man so dredfully I cant wait till this Haiti mission is over I know its selfish but all the others are comming back why cant april 2nd be here already....?

Awesome workout! I love jumpin' rope, hurts so good :cool:

What's he helping with in Haiti? How long has he been over there?

[andreams1]

I'm down a few lbs but I broke yesterday and had an M&M binge :(

Any tips for avoiding your favorite temptations?

[MoEcho]

I'm down a few lbs but I broke yesterday and had an M&M binge :(

Any tips for avoiding your favorite temptations?

Here's a tip:

Do that again, and I'll find you and HURT you! How's that? :p

Srs

Oh ... or you could jump up and down nekkid in front of a mirror and watch everything 'jiggle' That usually stops me from eating crap! :D

[HappySnowBunny]

Here's a tip:

Do that again, and I'll find you and HURT you! How's that? :p

Srs

Oh ... or you could jump up and down nekkid in front of a mirror and watch everything 'jiggle' That usually stops me from eating crap! :D

omg, you saw that?! *closes windows* :D

Such a great idea, for serious!

[MoEcho]

omg, you saw that?! *closes windows* :D

Such a great idea, for serious!

Sorry..... I have this new telescope I was trying out ...... :p

Licking a bar of soap also works! BARF!

[HALOBRYAN]

im so hungry. lol!

One cup of sugar free yellow take away the hunger and keep u full and only 20 calories if u get the lime flavor

a tip from some one to me to u

???

[kudostojen]

Oh ... or you could jump up and down nekkid in front of a mirror and watch everything 'jiggle' That usually stops me from eating crap! :D

haha, i like this idea.

[Striver]

2nd squat workout in as many days. Almost ALMOST got 390lbs! Soon my lovelies... soon!

[Ms_Doodikins]

Licking a bar of soap also works! BARF!

HAHAHA! This comment seriously made me laugh a loud and get a few dirty smirks from the fam as we're watching a movie :)

[samalmas]

Sorry..... I have this new telescope I was trying out ...... :p

Licking a bar of soap also works! BARF!

HAHAH :) You are a comedian. Love it!!!

[Kinipela]

Woke up at 4:45 this morning. Too early, gahhh. Did a fantastic bi/tri workout. My tris are so sore right now. Definitely doing something right! The diet thing is the worst. Tuna for breakfast and stop eating after 6pm...off to sleep. Another early workout before work.

[Ripnlean]

Gotta wake up myself early for an arms workout tomorrow, not 445 early but early enough:D

[wada]

I'm down a few lbs but I broke yesterday and had an M&M binge :(

Any tips for avoiding your favorite temptations?

Substitute for sugar free stuff! I usually go for gum (trident watermelon!) or sugar free candies Jolly ranchers, life savers, and wethers...still gota watch how many you eat, but it does the job w/ urges. May cause some gas as they contain sugar alcohols =( but your GI gets used to it =)

[ATownDRock]

Watching my best buddy since elementary school Adam Koch & UNI against UNLV right now. Too bad Marquette is taking most of the TV time so we're(SpaceAntelope88 & I) watching some of it online.

Did a little grilling tonight
http://i41.tinypic.com/28jazvc.jpg

[cawiau]

My sweet tooth is seriously killing me:(

Need to be strong:o

[longhorns_p]

your boah won, UNI advanced

[dekd]

Feelin really motivated, and I'm looking forwards to my rest day tomorrow :D

[ATownDRock]

your boah won, UNI advanced

hell yeah, such a good game. So excited right now!

[Ndeserranno]

2nd squat workout in as many days. Almost ALMOST got 390lbs! Soon my lovelies... soon!

ATG bra?

side note I heard this diet on the radio, and was really like wtf.. not sure if serious but they were..


DietsInReview.com senior editor Brandi Koskie was featured on NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" to speak about the Air Diet. Learn More

There are fad diets and then there are fad diets, but perhaps the Air Diet, a French-created weight loss plan, may trump over all crazy and insane ways to get thin.

Just like its name suggests, the Air Diet is a weight loss plan where you consume, you guessed it - Nothing!

The diet has been made popular by a Dolce & Gabbana campaign, which featured Madonna and other celebrities holding food up to their mouths, but not eating it.

Referred to as "L'Air Fooding" and touted in the French magazine Grazia as the "it diet," The Air Diet has simply one rule: Eat nothing, save for the water and salt soup concoction.

Simply hold up a forkful of linguine or spoonful of ice cream to your mouth, maybe take in a few of the food's tantalizing aromas and pretend to eat it.

Whether the idea is to trick your dinner guest or your mind that you are eating is the name of the game, all for the purpose of dropping a few pounds.

You can look forward to losing four dress sizes before summer.

could you imagine how many people are following this ****...

[MikeDC82]

Did legs, back, and shoulders

I am going to hurt tomorrow

[DomesticDiva]

could you imagine how many people are following this ****...


Sadly, I can.

[xXJennyXx]

I ended up joining the first gym I mentioned today! The kijiji 4-month membership ended up being legit.. no joining fee, no commitment beyond that, no weird looks. lol!

Sorry to hear that so many people had a bad day today. :(

But.. tomorrow.. is Friday! wooo, that should make everyone happier!!!! :D

[2.0Tsunami]

Wow, Bulgarian split squats are intense...won't be walking normal for a few days :D

[Ndeserranno]

I ended up joining the first gym I mentioned today! The kijiji 4-month membership ended up being legit.. no joining fee, no commitment beyond that, no weird looks. lol!

Sorry to hear that so many people had a bad day today. :(

But.. tomorrow.. is Friday! wooo, that should make everyone happier!!!! :D

Where at Im a Windsor boy :)

and i had a great day today :P

[KRAZA00]

Hello everyone hope everyone got their workouts in....I tend not to dwell on the mistakes, because I know its a journey and we are expected to stumble and fell, just get back up and keep going....
good Night

Early AM workout

[MsTropix]

Hello everyone hope everyone got their workouts in....I tend not to dwell on the mistakes, because I know its a journey and we are expected to stumble and fell, just get back up and keep going....
good Night

Early AM workout

I rested today as far as exrecise goes. Diet is in check. Thank you for checking on us and the encouragement and good to see your pretty self! Good night to you too.

[gymratluke]

So how many Irish peoples went out and blew their diet last night?!

How many NON Irish did as well?!

[cawiau]

Another day down everyone!
Keep kicking ass:)

[Nikhiln25]

74 degrees tomorrow...Fcuk yeah!!!! Definitely going for a nice jog tomorrow

[cawiau]

Nights out for me, Thank God tomorrow is Friday!

Hope everyone have a great day tomorrow.

[smilee710]

Nice, dude! You're right, there is already a noticable difference. You're going to be looking shredded by comp at this rate. You make it look so easy.

[***8ness8***]

So how many Irish peoples went out and blew their diet last night?!

How many NON Irish did as well?!

hahah 'Not Irish" But the green beer and bar food was justt too tempting!

[gymratluke]

Nice, dude! You're right, there is already a noticable difference. You're going to be looking shredded by comp at this rate. You make it look so easy.

Strong first post!

[MsTropix]

Total Calories:1,589 other...58.4 147.7 128.2

Fat (32%) Carbs (38%)
Protein (31%) Alcohol (0%)


My daughter is visiting tomorow and we are going to post our 2 week photo updates in my log. I hope to see a difference.

[gymratluke]

Total Calories:1,589 other...58.4 147.7 128.2

Fat (32%) Carbs (38%)
Protein (31%) Alcohol (0%)


My daughter is visiting tomorow and we are going to post our 2 week photo updates in my log. I hope to see a difference.

Hun, you know those are far from ideal %'s for weight loss?!

[MsTropix]

Hun, you know those are far from ideal %'s for weight loss?!

yes. I had no idea what my percentages were until I opened an account w fitday tonight and typed in all my crap. ive been happy though, lol.

[gymratluke]

yes. I had no idea what my percentages were until I opened an account w fitday tonight and typed in all my crap. ive been happy though, lol.

lol as long as you're informed... ;)

[MsTropix]

lol as long as you're informed... ;)

I carried my comments over to your log a few minutes ago. I guess you werent home, lol.

[Spectra360]

Just checking in to say I'm still alive, I've been pretty quiet, just posting my nightly weigh-ins in my log. So far, so good. I'm staying consistent with my loss, and I can't ask for anything more. Good Luck Everyone!

[kudostojen]

Good Morning everyone.

I'm down 1lb this morning. Not the number i was hoping for at this point but i'll take it. My body is really starting look better. My arms have got some great definition and I can tell i've got more muscle than i had last year because my triceps are looking better than they've ever looked. The definition in my arms all around is awesome. I put on a new long sleeved shirt i purchased over the weekend which is a thin cotton and fitted to my arms and WOW. You can really see my muscle bulges. Love it. :D

I'm already putting together my grocery list for my maintenance weeks. I was going to go back to keto but i think i'm going to do the balanced 40/40/20 for those weeks.

Re-feed tonight and tomorrow. I'm going out for a family's b-day dinner tomorrow night and it's at a chinese restaurant with ginger beef. I LOOOOOVE ginger beef. I need to make sure i don't over do it because it will be easy to do with an all you can eat buffet.

Diet's been on the spot all week and so has my training. I've got shoulders, calves, and abs, followed by cardio tonight. Then i'm going to finish it off with a tan. I like having skin that's all the same color. My natural white and blotchy red skin isn't very attractive. lol.

Just finished downloading the documentary Fat Head and i can't wait to watch it this weekend. It looks like a good one.


I'm happy to see everyone's progressing during this contest. I like that some people on here keep everyone accountable for their little miss-haps. When you're in the moment of making a decision, make the right one and move on. The more often you do that the less you'll think about making the wrong decisions.





[b]

My daughter is visiting tomorow and we are going to post our 2 week photo updates in my log. I hope to see a difference.

Glad you can take this journey with you daughter. That must help keep your motivation high.

[MikeDC82]

Some morning LISS on the elliptical

Grocerie shopping tonight, no workout tomorrow, and flag football Sunday morning

Might do some rollerblading tomorrow

[cawiau]

Hello everyone :)

I cannot seem to break 235... hope it is not another plateau, I hate plateaus:mad:

[Prototyp3]

Wow, Bulgarian split squats are intense...won't be walking normal for a few days :D

Feel free to elaborate these sounds pretty cool.

On a side note. Deload/rest/vacation week almost finished. Starting back up tomorrow back home at the NYSC and can't wait. I was taking working out for granted till I ended up down here in FL with only a crappy hotel gym. Damn near salivating just thinkng about grttin back into a real gym with power racks, deadlifts platforms and a bball court/swimming pool. Just what I needed to come back more motivated. Best part of all was getting away to a relaxing place with no drama and clearing my head.

[Prototyp3]

Anyone know of any good diet tracker apps for the iPhone? Like I feel a mobile fitday app would be perfect. Something hats easy to use, simple and quick so I can open it and just toss in what I'm eating and go. No hassles oR extra unnecessary stuf.

[slvrwolf1]

Anyone know of any good diet tracker apps for the iPhone? Like I feel a mobile fitday app would be perfect. Something hats easy to use, simple and quick so I can open it and just toss in what I'm eating and go. No hassles oR extra unnecessary stuf.

I think they have one on livestrong.com. I just started using it after I seen someone post about it in here yesterday or the day before.

[slvrwolf1]

I had a great workout lastnight and great cardio this morning. The worst part about this day is it is so beautiful outside today and I am stuck at work. I cant wait to get off work so I can go outside. I am glad to see everyone making good progress. Oh yeah I did weigh this morning and down 2 lbs.

[Spacehead]

I don't seem to be able to lose single pound! I can't get under 192 Lbs.
The weather has been pretty bad for bicycling, so I haven't done any cardio for couple days either.
As long as I am dieting at all, I know progress will come.

[carbonmade78]

Good morning everyone! :D

I had a few slip ups on St. Pats, but I hit the gym hard yesterday to atone for all my holiday sins. ;) Feeling good today!

I have my belt test tonight in TKD (eeps!) so wish me luck! :D

[GettingfitAgain]

Just had my weekly weigh in for my office biggest loser contest.

Down another 3.6 lbs from last week, crushing the competition!

Here is some food for thought. The other person that WAS close to me percentage wise went nuts this past week. He consumed only 1000 cals a day, worked out every day both lifting and cardio.

Guess what he gained 2 lbs!

I ate 1800-2200 cals a day and worked out less. Told him he needs to eat more at least 2x as much.

Last night was a good refeed night too, had about 1000 cals for dinner, 2 slices of pizza and a huge helping of chicken cesar salad yummy.

[cawiau]

The person asking for the calorie tracker...

I have been using www.fitday.com and so far happy with it!



Down another 3.6 lbs from last week, crushing the competition!

Nice job, keep at it!

[Neiderhiser]

Weighed in under 200lbs this morning after a loooong 40 min cardio session. First time under 200 since last May.

[Greek_Elite]

finally gorgeous weather out here in jerzy, even tho not in my cutting phase yet thinkin of goin on a run at/on the beach..

[xXJennyXx]

Where at Im a Windsor boy :)

and i had a great day today :P

I'm in Guelph right now.


So how many Irish peoples went out and blew their diet last night?!

How many NON Irish did as well?!

Well what do you consider Irish? :o

I didn't go out or have anything to drink.. and I'm somewhat Irish! lol

[RUTHL3SS]

It's fricken awesome out here in Queens! Loving this weather.

[Greek_Elite]

Well what do you consider Irish? :o

I didn't go out or have anything to drink.. and I'm somewhat Irish! lol

everyones Irish this week haha my town pushed back the parade from last week to this cuz of a monsoon basically, so celebrating tonight and tomorrow... n no, i'm not the slightest bit irish, but i'm helping my friends celebrate

diet is good and going to limit my drinking, n since still in my bulking phase should be ok

[dekd]

Out to Rhode Island for the weekend!

[Big Poppa S]

Doing some legs tonight.... been slacking haven't done them in awhile, I'm lucky that between playing hockey and powerlifting I've developed enough lower body muscle mass that I can take extended time off without any problems, sure going to be sore tomorrow though because I definitely won't "ease" myself into the workout. :D

[svmoney6]

off day today. going to lunch with pops to watch some games. should be a good day until work later

[cawiau]

Doing some legs tonight.... been slacking haven't done them in awhile, I'm lucky that between playing hockey and powerlifting I've developed enough lower body muscle mass that I can take extended time off without any problems, sure going to be sore tomorrow though because I definitely won't "ease" myself into the workout. :D

Make sure to kill it bro:D

[anti-bonk]

I had a great workout lastnight and great cardio this morning. The worst part about this day is it is so beautiful outside today and I am stuck at work. I cant wait to get off work so I can go outside. I am glad to see everyone making good progress. Oh yeah I did weigh this morning and down 2 lbs.

How's the hand?

[2.0Tsunami]

Feel free to elaborate these sounds pretty cool.

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Anyone know of any good diet tracker apps for the iPhone? Like I feel a mobile fitday app would be perfect. Something hats easy to use, simple and quick so I can open it and just toss in what I'm eating and go. No hassles oR extra unnecessary stuf.

myFitnessPal is a good app. I find it easy to use.

[xXJennyXx]

Anyone know of any good diet tracker apps for the iPhone? Like I feel a mobile fitday app would be perfect. Something hats easy to use, simple and quick so I can open it and just toss in what I'm eating and go. No hassles oR extra unnecessary stuf.

"Lose It!" was mentioned earlier, and there was another one but I can't remember what it was called!

I found a great workout tracker iphone app called GymGoal. I'm still getting used to it. It makes awesome workout reports! Here's mine from yesterday (all I did was email the history to myself, take a screenshot, and host it):

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss176/cpkjen/2010-03-18lower.jpg

[beefcake66]

This morning I finally got to see the results of my MRI...
My left ACL is completely torn, and the meniscus is probably messed up too.
Going to be having surgery on it May 24th.
Hopefully it doesn't interfere with my weightloss/goals all that much, but my final pics may have crutches in them lol...

I'm down about 9lbs since the start of the contest (11lbs since my progress photos), and I've lost a lot of inches, most noteably over 2 inches off two different parts of my stomach, and almost 2" off of my hips/ass.

[beefcake66]

Total Calories:1,589 other...58.4 147.7 128.2

Fat (32%) Carbs (38%)
Protein (31%) Alcohol (0%)


My daughter is visiting tomorow and we are going to post our 2 week photo updates in my log. I hope to see a difference.


yes. I had no idea what my percentages were until I opened an account w fitday tonight and typed in all my crap. ive been happy though, lol.

Glad to see you finally got yourself a fitday account and are tracking your intake!

But, you know what I'm gonna say, right?? :p

[gymratluke]

Hello everyone :)

I cannot seem to break 235... hope it is not another plateau, I hate plateaus:mad:
Lets get on some hardcore HIIT and see if ya cant break that shiiiiiii

I don't seem to be able to lose single pound! I can't get under 192 Lbs.
The weather has been pretty bad for bicycling, so I haven't done any cardio for couple days either.
As long as I am dieting at all, I know progress will come.
We weigh the same! Except I will have no problem getting under 192 cause I havent ever started cardio yet. Gotta start tomorrow morning with my boy B thats doing his first show next weekend. Asked me for some help motivating and pushing him so I'll be doing cardio all week starting tomorrow. Probably will get me under 190! :eek:

Weighed in under 200lbs this morning after a loooong 40 min cardio session. First time under 200 since last May.
Congrats!

finally gorgeous weather out here in jerzy, even tho not in my cutting phase yet thinkin of goin on a run at/on the beach..
Gorgeous weather here in Washington as well!



Well what do you consider Irish? :o

I didn't go out or have anything to drink.. and I'm somewhat Irish! lol

Anyone with a Leprechaun in the family?! lol

[NorthTexasBB]

goodness...what a week....terrible week to start a diet lets just leave it at that.


What are some good ways to deal with friends wanting to go out? To be honest when I want to lose weight I dont want to do anything when it comes to social events but that tends to send the wrong signals to the wrong people and I will come off as "rude". My girlfriend however pressures me to go out and well...St. Patrick was not nice to me. Now I figure I have to spend about a week working off what I ate.

I have been sticking to my workouts but damn all my previous weeks of dieting just seem wasted and im kinda pissed at my self for not sticking to my guns about going out.

[tjwoody]

goodness...what a week....terrible week to start a diet lets just leave it at that.


What are some good ways to deal with friends wanting to go out? To be honest when I want to lose weight I dont want to do anything when it comes to social events but that tends to send the wrong signals to the wrong people and I will come off as "rude". My girlfriend however pressures me to go out and well...St. Patrick was not nice to me. Now I figure I have to spend about a week working off what I ate.

I have been sticking to my workouts but damn all my previous weeks of dieting just seem wasted and im kinda pissed at my self for not sticking to my guns about going out.

thats a tough call on going out with friends. myself, i had to cut it off a bit cause i didnt want to drink or pigout when i went out or hung out. i did tell my friends first that i needed to get to a certain point then i would. part of it is cause im weak and if u put things around me i should be eating/drinking i have a hard time saying no. also, my girl, whos sorta my girl atm, understands. at first she didnt take me serious but as i starting losing the lbs she saw it and tried her best at times to support me.

when i get to certain small goals i will go "hang out." I had the same issues, my weekends i was giving all my losses back so felt i was running in place.

i dont know, limit to 1 night per month for now?

[hyacinth30]

goodness...what a week....terrible week to start a diet lets just leave it at that.


What are some good ways to deal with friends wanting to go out? To be honest when I want to lose weight I dont want to do anything when it comes to social events but that tends to send the wrong signals to the wrong people and I will come off as "rude". My girlfriend however pressures me to go out and well...St. Patrick was not nice to me. Now I figure I have to spend about a week working off what I ate.

I have been sticking to my workouts but damn all my previous weeks of dieting just seem wasted and im kinda pissed at my self for not sticking to my guns about going out.

I understand what you mean but at the same time, dieting shouldn't ruin your social life either. You should be able to make healthy choices and control yourself and if you cant yet, that should be something you could work towards because ultimately life will always be there.

For instance, I have a birthday to attend this evening. Ive already planned to have a glass of wine but thats it. Ill eat before, and Im driving, so its pretty much a done deal. I still plan to have FUN though!!!! :D

[GettingfitAgain]

goodness...what a week....terrible week to start a diet lets just leave it at that.


What are some good ways to deal with friends wanting to go out? To be honest when I want to lose weight I dont want to do anything when it comes to social events but that tends to send the wrong signals to the wrong people and I will come off as "rude". My girlfriend however pressures me to go out and well...St. Patrick was not nice to me. Now I figure I have to spend about a week working off what I ate.

I have been sticking to my workouts but damn all my previous weeks of dieting just seem wasted and im kinda pissed at my self for not sticking to my guns about going out.

Go and have fun, just eat/drink things in moderation. I went to a wedding last weekend and had 2 glasses of wine and passed on the cake. I had one beer for St. Pattys and corned beef with friends/fam.

[SheWulf]

You can still go out without drinking or eating bad food. Just make good decisions even if it means you have to bring something to eat.

DB Chest pressed 45lbs for 3 reps today. Sweet.

[blsmith]

You can still go out without drinking or eating bad food. Just make good decisions even if it means you have to bring something to eat.

DB Chest pressed 45lbs for 3 reps today. Sweet.

Way to go! Very proud of you!

[kudostojen]

You can still go out without drinking or eating bad food. Just make good decisions even if it means you have to bring something to eat.

DB Chest pressed 45lbs for 3 reps today. Sweet.

i have a question and anyone else who wants to answer, please do.

When you input your training and state that you're using DB, are you stating the weight for each DB or for both DBs put together?

[blsmith]

i have a question and anyone else who wants to answer, please do.

When you input your training and state that you're using DB, are you stating the weight for each DB or for both DBs put together?

I have always entered it as each DB.

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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.

[hope2bme]

I have always entered it as each DB.

Me too. :)

[Ndeserranno]

Just had my weekly weigh in for my office biggest loser contest.

Down another 3.6 lbs from last week, crushing the competition!

Here is some food for thought. The other person that WAS close to me percentage wise went nuts this past week. He consumed only 1000 cals a day, worked out every day both lifting and cardio.

Guess what he gained 2 lbs!

I ate 1800-2200 cals a day and worked out less. Told him he needs to eat more at least 2x as much.

Last night was a good refeed night too, had about 1000 cals for dinner, 2 slices of pizza and a huge helping of chicken cesar salad yummy.

If you need to hit some big numbers, I find that two days after re-feed meal Im at my lightest.


goodness...what a week....terrible week to start a diet lets just leave it at that.


What are some good ways to deal with friends wanting to go out? To be honest when I want to lose weight I dont want to do anything when it comes to social events but that tends to send the wrong signals to the wrong people and I will come off as "rude". My girlfriend however pressures me to go out and well...St. Patrick was not nice to me. Now I figure I have to spend about a week working off what I ate.

I have been sticking to my workouts but damn all my previous weeks of dieting just seem wasted and im kinda pissed at my self for not sticking to my guns about going out.

Become the DD :)
what has been said before, just do it in moderation.. if you know you are going to cheat then why not make that night a cheat meal. |Therefore you wont feel as bad when/if you do break it, However, don't over due it.

[Rozlyn27]

Happy happy day yesterday!

I tried on my Cryptopsy shirt that hasn't fit since I got pregnant. (Two years ago anyone?!)

AND IT FIT AND I WORE IT ALL DAY AND IT WAS AMAZING!

Hahaha, sorry for the yelling just sooo happy about it.

Had a great workout today. Chin ups were a little easier this time around. Maybe I have to increase the weight?

Taking the weekend and gonna hang out with the kiddo and walk the dog. Back to the gym on monday morning!

Have a great weekend all!

[SheWulf]

Way to go! Very proud of you!

Thanks!


i have a question and anyone else who wants to answer, please do.

When you input your training and state that you're using DB, are you stating the weight for each DB or for both DBs put together?

Each individual dumbbell.

Usually when talking barbells, you state it as one total weight (ie. 135lbs) but with dumbbells it is the weight of one dumbbell.

[getbustered]

Weight was at 181.8 this morning.

I'm guessing 188-190 right about now, lol. Ah, carb load/refeeding is nice.

[xXJennyXx]

Happy happy day yesterday!

I tried on my Cryptopsy shirt that hasn't fit since I got pregnant. (Two years ago anyone?!)

AND IT FIT AND I WORE IT ALL DAY AND IT WAS AMAZING!

Hahaha, sorry for the yelling just sooo happy about it.

Had a great workout today. Chin ups were a little easier this time around. Maybe I have to increase the weight?

Taking the weekend and gonna hang out with the kiddo and walk the dog. Back to the gym on monday morning!

Have a great weekend all!

Congrats!!!!!

Don't be sorry, that's awesome! I can't wait to get to my pre-baby size, and I am sure I will be just as happy! lol

[j. ViLLA]

This morning I finally got to see the results of my MRI...
My left ACL is completely torn, and the meniscus is probably messed up too.
Going to be having surgery on it May 24th.
Hopefully it doesn't interfere with my weightloss/goals all that much, but my final pics may have crutches in them lol...

I'm down about 9lbs since the start of the contest (11lbs since my progress photos), and I've lost a lot of inches, most noteably over 2 inches off two different parts of my stomach, and almost 2" off of my hips/ass.

damn good luck bro. I've had two knee sugeries back to back in two years (jan 08 and mar 09) for both knees; it really set me back. Wishing you the best.

[MsTropix]

Then i'm going to finish it off with a tan. I like having skin that's all the same color. My natural white and blotchy red skin isn't very attractive. lol.


Hello everyone :)

I cannot seem to break 235... hope it is not another plateau, I hate plateaus:mad:


Way to go! Very proud of you!

A one hit reply to all the above.

Like Carl, my weight has been at a stand still until I reduced my intake recently, finally after a few days my weight is on the move again, (whew!) so I have a feeling I am past the plateau. Hang in there Carl. I know its frustrating, and you have been thru this before so you are seasoned with patience when it comes to plateaus. Maybe switch things up and just PUSH thru it.

Even though my weight was stagnant, my clothes are fitting different and one pair of exercise pants I wore in particular, stayed up in front but wouldnt stay up like they used to around my waist on my backside because I had either more fat or something to hold them in place previously, but now they slide down past my butt crack (sorry for the graphic nature) but it happens to be where the change was made, LOL.

All week I have felt lighter (even losing a few inches/pounds at my weight is HUGELY noticed by my body) and have had this very strange feeling around my legs, tummy and waist...a feeling like a sinking in or a caving in feeling- I cant explain it...does anyone who has lost weight know what I mean? Is this normal or is there something wrong with me? So I look in the mirror thinking I must look skinnier but Im not, lol. (I am doing 2 week update pix today to post).

So with all of that said, I'm going to start doing things like TANNING as kudosjen mentioned, things I would be treating myself to if I was skinny. So when I have reached my goal, I will have a nice color skin already oh and a few yrs ago I had long thick naturally curly hair almost to my hips, so I have been workin on growing that back too, (not quite so long- Im 38 now not a kid, lol) so it will be all pretty again for my new body when I get there.


My diet is in check today and I have been wanting to go walk at my park, so I may do that instead of the gym today.

....and hello blsmith, how are you doing today? Better than yesterday, right? Just say yes. Think positive and shove your way thru to succeed.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WEIGHT LOSS REPORTED TODAY! WHAT A FEELING TO BE ABLE TO FIT INTO OLD CLOTHES, I CANT WAIT FOR THAT TO HAPPEN FOR ME TOO!!

[blsmith]

Hi Tropix, Yes I am feeling much better, thank you. The previous 48 hours were really rough on me. Things are going better today. Thank you for the wonderful talk we had yesterday! It really helped!

[MsTropix]

Hi Tropix, Yes I am feeling much better, thank you. The previous 48 hours were really rough on me. Things are going better today. Thank you for the wonderful talk we had yesterday! It really helped!

You are most welcome Brian. Glad to hear you are doing better. We have a lot of work to do for ourselves in this contest, so next time you have a problem- smash it! I'm glad I was able to help somehow.

[blsmith]

You are most welcome Brian. Glad to hear you are doing better. We have a lot of work to do for ourselves in this contest, so next time you have a problem- smash it! I'm glad I was able to help somehow.

If it was just one problem, I would have smashed it, but it was 3 or 4 problems all ganging up on me! I had to take one at a time and smash each one. Took some time but I got through.

[MsTropix]

Not last night but the night before

24 robbers came knocking at my door,

as I ran out, they ran in,

they knocked me on the head with a rolling pin

I asked them what they wanted

and this is what they said

Chinese dancers do the splits,

Chinese dancers do the kicks,

Chinese dances turn around,

Chinese dancers touch the ground,

Chinese dancers get out of town!
http://www.charlottechd.com/Clinic/images/Pediatrics/Jumprope.jpg

[***8ness8***]

Ughhh it costs minimum 75$ or more here in calgary,canada , for a decent pre workout, so itss way cheaper to buy online from here but i swear my order of jack3d has beeen sitting at customs for a week and a half )=

[getbustered]

I have eaten 581g carbohydrates since 7:30am. :)

[Ndeserranno]

Ughhh it costs minimum 75$ or more here in calgary,canada , for a decent pre workout, so itss way cheaper to buy online from here but i swear my order of jack3d has beeen sitting at customs for a week and a half )=

Dude, ive been waiting just as long for my jack3d :) ****ing canadian retailer changing 45-55 is bull****.


anyways workout was great got increased reps on all arms sets + cardio was easy so im bumping up the speed next week.

[kingfame32]

Been a tough week! Been workin out but cardio has been very limited due to my reoccurring knee injury:( Been icing it like crazy but fluid is just makin it so uncomfortable! Other than Fish Oil, does anyone know any other natural anti-inflammatory pills? This is killing me. Im so thankful to finally get this motivation from you guys and this contest and have just been discouraged by this injury! Hope everyones killin it out there, hope I get my ass together to join you all real soon. Goodluck!

[2.0Tsunami]

Been a tough week! Been workin out but cardio has been very limited due to my reoccurring knee injury:( Been icing it like crazy but fluid is just makin it so uncomfortable! Other than Fish Oil, does anyone know any other natural anti-inflammatory pills? This is killing me. Im so thankful to finally get this motivation from you guys and this contest and have just been discouraged by this injury! Hope everyones killin it out there, hope I get my ass together to join you all real soon. Goodluck!
you can manage w/o cardio but your diet has to be spot on. However, I'd look into swimming or something w/ very low impact.

[Fire8085]

I have eaten 581g carbohydrates since 7:30am. :)

Wow. Strong cut.

I'm doing a last week binge before I start my strict diet.

I have already lost a few pounds just by not excessively eating.

Strength is getting back to normal (closer to anyway) and I'm not feeling as exhausted.

My split is changing from 5 days a week->4 days a week which I like.
Cardio and HIIT is also picked up.

[Ndeserranno]

Been a tough week! Been workin out but cardio has been very limited due to my reoccurring knee injury:( Been icing it like crazy but fluid is just makin it so uncomfortable! Other than Fish Oil, does anyone know any other natural anti-inflammatory pills? This is killing me. Im so thankful to finally get this motivation from you guys and this contest and have just been discouraged by this injury! Hope everyones killin it out there, hope I get my ass together to join you all real soon. Goodluck!

L-glutamine has worked wonders for me.. when that has failed Animal flex has really helped me. had sore knees from squats that went away with flex :)

[MsTropix]

OLD BACK
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy6/MsFloridaTropix/BackOBFedited.jpghttp://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy6/MsFloridaTropix/UpdatePictures031910redone004.jpg



OLD SIDE
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy6/MsFloridaTropix/SideOBFedited.jpghttp://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy6/MsFloridaTropix/UpdatePictures031910redone003.jpg



OLD FRONT
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy6/MsFloridaTropix/OBFFrontEdited.jpghttp://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy6/MsFloridaTropix/UpdatePictures031910redone001.jpg

I redid these photos to try to get the distance a closer match. No difference in my before/afters so far. Maybe in two weeks.

[chubbarock]

These are my original start pix for OBF, and todays update. I will do these again in two weeks and hope I can see a difference by then. I wish I could see one now :( .

Just take it 1 day at a time :)

[KRAZA00]

Hello Lovely ladies and distinguish gentlemens....

I had upper body today, assisted dips and pull ups...

First time doing a pull up and assisted dips since high school, so lets just say it was a funny experience....BUT I will get better


Hope everybody has a wonderful weekend...I will be studying and looking for part time jobs...


Im happy to be on a set diet, because Im not spending extra money...

[MsTropix]

Hello Lovely ladies and distinguish gentlemens....

I had upper body today, assisted dips and pull ups...

First time doing a pull up and assisted dips since high school, so lets just say it was a funny experience....BUT I will get better


Hope everybody has a wonderful weekend...I will be studying and looking for part time jobs...


Im happy to be on a set diet, because Im not spending extra money...

Hello back to you too pretty lady,
Good job on the assisted dips. Yes you will get better, keep on it! My weekend will be fantabulous. I am going to BBQ some fish. Good luck on the job search!

[MsTropix]

Been a tough week! Been workin out but cardio has been very limited due to my reoccurring knee injury:( Been icing it like crazy but fluid is just makin it so uncomfortable! Other than Fish Oil, does anyone know any other natural anti-inflammatory pills? This is killing me. Im so thankful to finally get this motivation from you guys and this contest and have just been discouraged by this injury! Hope everyones killin it out there, hope I get my ass together to join you all real soon. Goodluck!

I use Knox Joint Gelatin. Its a powder that comes in a can in the puddining isle, with an orange lid for about 8 dollars a can and I just add it to my morning protein shakes.

[rcp197inIZ]

rough day today... a lot going on at work, had to pick my pregnant wife up at work because she was not feeling well at lunch, battery died when I dropped her off at, went back to work in our other car, came home and changed the battery w/new one. Luckily, the battery was under warranty from Walmart for 3 yrs and I got it free. Can't wait for the gym tonight. It's back day.

[ShayZ]

rough day today... a lot going on at work, had to pick my pregnant wife up at work because she was not feeling well at lunch, battery died when I dropped her off at, went back to work in our other car, came home and changed the battery w/new one. Luckily, the battery was under warranty from Walmart for 3 yrs and I got it free. Can't wait for the gym tonight. It's back day.

Take the frustration out at the gym!

As for me just got back from Biceps and Cardio.

Broke my Eliptical 15:30 record.
3.17 Miles in 15 mins 30 seconds :)
Hellz yea :)

[DomesticDiva]

What are some good ways to deal with friends wanting to go out? To be honest when I want to lose weight I dont want to do anything when it comes to social events but that tends to send the wrong signals to the wrong people and I will come off as "rude". My girlfriend however pressures me to go out and well...St. Patrick was not nice to me. Now I figure I have to spend about a week working off what I ate.

I have been sticking to my workouts but damn all my previous weeks of dieting just seem wasted and im kinda pissed at my self for not sticking to my guns about going out.

Don't beat yourself up! Today is a new day, right?

You don't have to give up your diet if you go out! Just plan ahead. Find out where you're going to go and do a little research. Almost every restaurant has a menu online now, and many also include nutrition info (not perfect in a sit down restaurant, but at least approx.). Or, just stick to the things you know are safe such as salad greens (croutons, bacon bits, cheese, and dressing is where the calories come in!) and grilled chicken breast, fish, or shrimp. Also, don't be afraid to ask how an item is cooked. You can then ask to have it modified to fit your diet plan. If you go out armed with info, you'll be less likely to get off your plan. As an aside, I have found that if you show that you really enjoy what you are eating/drinking (no matter how plain), nobody will question you for being "different".

[DomesticDiva]

Happy happy day yesterday!

I tried on my Cryptopsy shirt that hasn't fit since I got pregnant. (Two years ago anyone?!)

AND IT FIT AND I WORE IT ALL DAY AND IT WAS AMAZING!

WOOT! Congrats. :D


I have felt lighter (even losing a few inches/pounds at my weight is HUGELY noticed by my body) and have had this very strange feeling around my legs, tummy and waist...a feeling like a sinking in or a caving in feeling- I cant explain it...does anyone who has lost weight know what I mean? Is this normal or is there something wrong with me? So I look in the mirror thinking I must look skinnier but Im not, lol.

I know what you mean. The fat is "looser", I think. I've been putting on muscle (more compact tissue than fat) and losing fat. My weight has been coming off really slowly in the last 6 weeks or so, but I'm still losing inches.


So with all of that said, I'm going to start doing things like TANNING as kudosjen mentioned, things I would be treating myself to if I was skinny.

That sounds like a good idea. I think I'll do the same!

[Husky Bob]

Nice day today. Had the day off! My wife and I visited a memorial park to pick our "final resting place".

We picked a spot under a small sapling that was recently planted. I figured/hoped that by the time we are gone it will be a VERY big tree! LOL!

Then it was off to the gym!

Back

Pulldowns: 115x12, 120x12, 135x10, 135x9

1 Arm DB rows: 40x10, 40x10, 40x9, 40x9

Cable Rows: 115x12, 120x10, 135x10, 145x9, 160x8, 145x8

Hammer Pulldown: 135x10, 155x10, 155x9


Biceps

DB curls: 30x10, 40x10, 40x9, 30x10

Hammer Curls: 45x6, 40x6, 35x7

EZ Bar curls: 60x10, 60x10, 60x9


Cardio: 25 min on T-mill


After the kids got out of school I took them bowling and then for an ice cream (I did not partake).

[chubbarock]

Nice day today. Had the day off! My wife and I visited a memorial park to pick our "final resting place".

We picked a spot under a small sapling that was recently planted. I figured/hoped that by the time we are gone it will be a VERY big tree! LOL!

Then it was off to the gym!

Back

Pulldowns: 115x12, 120x12, 135x10, 135x9

1 Arm DB rows: 40x10, 40x10, 40x9, 40x9

Cable Rows: 115x12, 120x10, 135x10, 145x9, 160x8, 145x8

Hammer Pulldown: 135x10, 155x10, 155x9


Biceps

DB curls: 30x10, 40x10, 40x9, 30x10

Hammer Curls: 45x6, 40x6, 35x7

EZ Bar curls: 60x10, 60x10, 60x9


Cardio: 25 min on T-mill


After the kids got out of school I took them bowling and then for an ice cream (I did not partake).

Gotta love bowling :cool:

[Husky Bob]

They have quite a rivalry going! LOL!

The 6 year old beats the 11 year old more often than not because she uses the "between the legs" technique while the older one is trying to learn the one armed "grown up" way!

[c0vjek]

Gotta love bowling :cool:

werd

bowling is awesome

[cawiau]

Did not make it to the gym today, not good at all! Sucks:mad:

Hopefully I can make it up this weekend, have to brake thru that 235 plateau:mad:

[stady119]

goodluck to everyone in the contest male or female. Hope everyone gets the results they need and want.

[stady119]

your going down brother lol didnt see you at the gym today
HELL yeah!! Big big things! Youll do just fine with everything just keep on a truckin!!! Congrats with everything it's all very very exciting!! Moto!!!

[MsTropix]

I went to the store and picked up some tomatoes and pumpernickel bread. My mama requested chocolate covered graham cracker cookies, which happens to be one of my fav cookies, but everyone in the house had some, except me, yay! I kept out of them and told them I was "watching my figure." lol. My mama says, "I will help you watch it." LOL

I have yet another headache, so I am out for the count. Wake up to a brand new outlook everyone and keep your focus clear.

Another day finished for us!

http://imagefiles.findimage.net/images/good_day_graphics/good_evening/2r464mzlj36_GreatEvening1.gif

[BIGROC34]

Well I weighed in at 229lbs This morning. I am down 5 pouns so far this week. Tonight and all day Saturday is my carb-up and then on Sunday back to the CKD routine. I will do a 60 mintue cardio session on Sunday night to wipe out the unstored carbs and hit the weights real real real hard on Monday.

Congrats to everyone this week for sticking it thru another week!

[xXJennyXx]

Man, I am so behind in the times! I listened to my first ever podcast today.

Was a nice change of pace from listening to music during cardio! It felt like it went by a lot quicker than usual. :D

Anyone else listen to podcasts/audiobooks/etc while working out? Got any good ones to share? :cool:

[samalmas]

i have a question and anyone else who wants to answer, please do.

When you input your training and state that you're using DB, are you stating the weight for each DB or for both DBs put together?

it depends on what Im putting in. If its arms, I put in for each DB. For legs I put total DB weight.


Ughhh it costs minimum 75$ or more here in calgary,canada , for a decent pre workout, so itss way cheaper to buy online from here but i swear my order of jack3d has beeen sitting at customs for a week and a half )=

Try this site. Not sure if you ahve heard of it or not, seems to be good!
http://www.supplementsource.ca/SearchResults.asp?Search=allmax+isoflex


Dude, ive been waiting just as long for my jack3d :) ****ing canadian retailer changing 45-55 is bull****.


anyways workout was great got increased reps on all arms sets + cardio was easy so im bumping up the speed next week.


Same here. Check out this site and let me know what you think.. Im not sure if they have everything you are looking for, but give it a look.
http://www.supplementsource.ca/SearchResults.asp?Search=allmax+isoflex

[boogie102786]

I've had a really good week. I weigh in every sunday, but had to "take a peak" yesterday morning. I'll put it down officially sunday but I'll go ahead and say I finally broke out of the 150's.

[TimmD]

My week was mediocre. Working nights has thrown off my schedule and I have to get back into it. It's great to read about the rest of the competitors though, it makes me want to get back! Thanks Guys!

[HappySnowBunny]

Man, I am so behind in the times! I listened to my first ever podcast today.

Was a nice change of pace from listening to music during cardio! It felt like it went by a lot quicker than usual. :D

Anyone else listen to podcasts/audiobooks/etc while working out? Got any good ones to share? :cool:

I'm a big sci-fi geek girl so I listen to sci shorts that run just about 32-35 minutes....some days it's a perfect break from music. Mostly though, I just keep the playlist updated.

[cawiau]

Off to sleep, everyone have a good night and a great weekend!

[Anders0n74]

I'm down 8lbs since starting, through diet and relaxed exorcise. I'm really turning it on next month, starting the Mitotropin meal/training program with DCP, Sesamin, and IntrAbolic. Then in May, I'm actually starting Mitotropin complete with the meal and training program with Xtend for intra-workout (used this last year to cut 40lbs and maintain my strength while getting cut).

[Ndeserranno]

just had this bad boy 12" subway sub... was amazing, surprisingly only had 230 carbs today..

[cawiau]

Morning everyone, hope we all had a good start to our weekend.

I am currently pissed because my weight went up, but not going to stress it much. Just got to get my fat ass in the gym and work it off while staying on top of my diet!

[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
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122850731
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.

[HALOBRYAN]

Chest Day Baby!!
Like u have notice i have not posted in while well i has sick to the gut. I had mild fever, really bad congestion(that why i stop lifting i was impossible to breath),Cough, and fatigue(not that it was problem because still had the will to train). Yesturday was a good wokout kept it short and intense. Had to scoop of Glutacene with my workout and cap of Velocity XT. Today i will change it to shred matrix i have 28 that were giving by a friend becouse they were ''To Strong" LOL I will be the judge of that. Also i order some Allmax Glutamine And Controll lab Glycergrow that i will at the end of this week.


Squats

Warm up
lb x reps
90 x 20
115 x 20
135 x 20
205 x 10
225 x 8
235 x 6
255 x 2

Leg press burnout
plates x reps
1. 6 x 5
2. 5 x 5
3. 4 x 5
4. 3 x 5
5. 2 x 5
6. 1 x 5
7. 2 x 5
8. 3 x 5
9. 4 x 5
10. 5 x 5
11. 6 x 5
12. 5 x 5
13. 4 x 5
14. 3 x 5
15. 2 x 5
16. 1 x 5
17. 2 x 5
18. 3 x 5
19. 4 x 5
And yes that 19 set = 95 rep non-stop. I did not rack the weight when puting or taking out weight nor did i lock my knees out the weight was always in my muscles. the pump and pain was HYYYOOOGEEEE. I stay in the machine like 15 min after it was over and still had trouble walking lol. WIll def do again!!!!


I will face the scale tomorrow last week was 219.2LB. this week goal 217(i have been sick all week so i dont what my weight will be)

[micoolah]

I weighed in at 183 today! It's been almost a year since I've seen that number but I know I look better now because I'm stronger than ever. Very happy. The weight has been pretty slow coming off (11 lbs in 6 weeks) but I'll take it. It always takes me forever to lose weight. Slow and steady wins the race?

Hope everyone else is seeing progress! If not, stick with it, it'll come!!!

[beefcake66]

Finally made it below 150 this morning... 2 more pounds and I'll reach my lowest weight in the past .... 3-4 years? I hit 148 last spring in May/June 2009. Exciting :)

[hyacinth30]

Finally made it below 150 this morning... 2 more pounds and I'll reach my lowest weight in the past .... 3-4 years? I hit 148 last spring in May/June 2009. Exciting :)

That is very exciting. Congrats!

[PressEnter]

After having my weight jump like crazy this week, it seems to be back down to where I was a week ago. I was hoping to be under 200 this week, but with being sick I shouldn't complain. I think I'm well enough to go to the gym, though :D

[rcp197inIZ]

Back Day and Racquetball last night

Barbell Row - 205x6x2, 215x4
Pullups - 2x6
Pulldown - 1x6x15 (not sure of weight, just plate number)
Dumbell Row - 115x5x3

Lower Back Extensions - 45platex8x3
THinking of adding some good mornings in here too!

Racquetball for 45 minutes

Gettin ready to go back and hit chest this morning w/some running. First dose of Sizeon today as well.

[boogie102786]

Finally made it below 150 this morning... 2 more pounds and I'll reach my lowest weight in the past .... 3-4 years? I hit 148 last spring in May/June 2009. Exciting :)

Same here. I'm at my lowest ever, just under 150. I havn't weighed below 150 since I was a little kid. I can't stop going to the bathroom with no shirt just to stare in the mirror. lol

[jkliveng]

I lift in a class at school, and yesterday I got out these things and I want to know if anyone knows what they are called and where I can buy them... description:

that flat rope similar to the ones you use to tie things onto cars (my dad uses them for his kayak) theres a carabeaner and the rope has the metal rings so you can loop it around and hang it from pretty much anything, then the rope is adjustable and at the bottom is the handle like this but a shaped a little different:
http://www.atafa.com/sports/images/imagecache/AC/AC-CHLBHNDL_280_280.jpg

thanks!

[bri87]

Everyone is doing so great in their transformations! I on the other hand some how managed to gain 4 pounds and then drop them, only to remain at the 166 I was before the contest. I weighed today and looks like I dropped an ounce or two but I don't ever count that. I will be changing up my diet tomorrow and try for a bigger deff. I have my workouts on point and thought my diet was too. My sister will be coming to visit within the next day or so, I will have her help measure my body and see if their are any unknown changes that I can be proud of.

[kudostojen]

Did not make it to the gym today, not good at all! Sucks:mad:

Hopefully I can make it up this weekend, have to brake thru that 235 plateau:mad:

You'll brake through that plateau, and soon we'll see a big post telling us you have. :D

The same thing happened to me yesterday. I couldn't make it to the gym. I left work the same time i should have been walking out of the gym. I'm going to go tomorrow to make up for it.


Well I weighed in at 229lbs This morning. I am down 5 pouns so far this week. Tonight and all day Saturday is my carb-up and then on Sunday back to the CKD routine. I will do a 60 mintue cardio session on Sunday night to wipe out the unstored carbs and hit the weights real real real hard on Monday.

Congrats to everyone this week for sticking it thru another week!

Congrats on your 5lb loss.


I wanted to thank everyone who answered my question about the DBs. I must have got an F on how to enter training routines. ;)

[chubbarock]

Everyone is doing so great in their transformations! I on the other hand some how managed to gain 4 pounds and then drop them, only to remain at the 166 I was before the contest. I weighed today and looks like I dropped an ounce or two but I don't ever count that. I will be changing up my diet tomorrow and try for a bigger deff. I have my workouts on point and thought my diet was too. My sister will be coming to visit within the next day or so, I will have her help measure my body and see if their are any unknown changes that I can be proud of.

It's not always about concentrating on the numbers, sometimes it helps to just look past measurements/weight and concentrate on how you feel. If you feel good, and you are doing everything right, than the results will follow.

[gymratluke]

Same here. I'm at my lowest ever, just under 150. I havn't weighed below 150 since I was a little kid. I can't stop going to the bathroom with no shirt just to stare in the mirror. lol

Im just a lb away from being the lightest I've been in 5 years...I love it! Only two weeks in and Im already this light, by the end Im gonna end up being lighter then I was in in 6th grade!! :eek:

[xXJennyXx]

I'm a big sci-fi geek girl so I listen to sci shorts that run just about 32-35 minutes....some days it's a perfect break from music. Mostly though, I just keep the playlist updated.

lol! Right now I've downloaded heaps of psychology, fitness, parenting, and motivational stuff. I'd love to download a few standup comedy routines but I'm afraid of looking like a dork giggling to myself on the treadmill. :P

I need to go through my playlist and organize it a bit better. Part of the reason I tried podcasts out is because I have sooo many songs and they're not organized in any particular way, so I end up with a whole bunch of songs that I love but aren't so great to work out to (and some that I don't love anymore but don't have the heart to delete).


I weighed in at 183 today! It's been almost a year since I've seen that number but I know I look better now because I'm stronger than ever. Very happy. The weight has been pretty slow coming off (11 lbs in 6 weeks) but I'll take it. It always takes me forever to lose weight. Slow and steady wins the race?

Hope everyone else is seeing progress! If not, stick with it, it'll come!!!

That's awesome! Honestly, screw the numbers if they're not budging... if you're feeling stronger and looking better than that's what counts!


Finally made it below 150 this morning... 2 more pounds and I'll reach my lowest weight in the past .... 3-4 years? I hit 148 last spring in May/June 2009. Exciting :)

Congrats!!!!! :D

[longhorns_p]

Cheat meal was epic last night

4100 calories for the day :eek:

that should spark my metabolism :D

[HALOBRYAN]

I lift in a class at school, and yesterday I got out these things and I want to know if anyone knows what they are called and where I can buy them... description:

that flat rope similar to the ones you use to tie things onto cars (my dad uses them for his kayak) theres a carabeaner and the rope has the metal rings so you can loop it around and hang it from pretty much anything, then the rope is adjustable and at the bottom is the handle like this but a shaped a little different:
http://www.atafa.com/sports/images/imagecache/AC/AC-CHLBHNDL_280_280.jpg

thanks!

http://www.fitnessgiant.com/cabat.html


look at this wedsite there like 6 different models

[MsTropix]

Here is a lil update for everyone. I started at 356, now I am 339!

My first goal was to lose 15 so I could determine if this diet was going to stick or not and it did and still is! I have met my second goal, to reach 339.

Now my next goal is 332, I chose that number because when I went to Georgia last year, I was 332. I like making short term goals, as they seem like easier and reasonable goals to reach for me.


http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wrQpHUW/weight.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wrQpHUW/)


Dont forget I started my weight losses before this contest. This is only pound 2 since I posted my before pics for OBF.


Same here. I'm at my lowest ever, just under 150. I havn't weighed below 150 since I was a little kid. I can't stop going to the bathroom with no shirt just to stare in the mirror. lol

http://www.fbipigeons.com/HOW_YOU_SEE_YOURSELF.jpg

[cawiau]

It's the weekend everyone... don't go overboard if you are going to cheat:)

[cawiau]

Cheat meal was epic last night

4100 calories for the day :eek:

that should spark my metabolism :D

DDDDAAAMMMNNNNNN:eek::eek:

Now that is some cheat:p

[boogie102786]

Im just a lb away from being the lightest I've been in 5 years...I love it! Only two weeks in and Im already this light, by the end Im gonna end up being lighter then I was in in 6th grade!! :eek:

I know exactly how you feel. I was going through some old boxes the other day and found a "D.A.R.E" shirt(anti-drug if ppl are unaware) I won in 6th grade...and it was HUGE!! I don't see how I ever wore it.

I'm already in the best shape of my life. I can't wait to see where I'll be at the end of this contest.

[PressEnter]

Cheat meal was epic last night

4100 calories for the day :eek:

that should spark my metabolism :D


Either that or it'll spark some indigestion :D


I had a great workout today. I'm getting stronger every time I go to the gym, and it feels good :cool:

[cawiau]

I know exactly how you feel. I was going through some old boxes the other day and found a "D.A.R.E" shirt(anti-drug if ppl are unaware) I won in 6th grade...and it was HUGE!! I don't see how I ever wore it.

I'm already in the best shape of my life. I can't wait to see where I'll be at the end of this contest.

Reading stories like this motivate me to keep going:)
Congrats bro!

[cawiau]

Either that or it'll spark some indigestion :D

LOL:D
Made me laugh so hard lol:D

[boogie102786]

Reading stories like this motivate me to keep going:)
Congrats bro!

Thanks. And don't think I havn't checked your log in the past for motivation myself. You've done an amazing job.

[HappySnowBunny]

I weighed in at 183 today! It's been almost a year since I've seen that number but I know I look better now because I'm stronger than ever. Very happy. The weight has been pretty slow coming off (11 lbs in 6 weeks) but I'll take it. It always takes me forever to lose weight. Slow and steady wins the race?

Hope everyone else is seeing progress! If not, stick with it, it'll come!!!

Congrats!!! And hey there fellow H-towner!


Finally made it below 150 this morning... 2 more pounds and I'll reach my lowest weight in the past .... 3-4 years? I hit 148 last spring in May/June 2009. Exciting :)

Awesome! Very exciting!


Im just a lb away from being the lightest I've been in 5 years...I love it! Only two weeks in and Im already this light, by the end Im gonna end up being lighter then I was in in 6th grade!! :eek:
Beyond cool! You're tearing this up!


lol! Right now I've downloaded heaps of psychology, fitness, parenting, and motivational stuff. I'd love to download a few standup comedy routines but I'm afraid of looking like a dork giggling to myself on the treadmill. :P


Meh, don't worry about that at all. I giggle to myself on the treadmill all the time....and not even because I'm listening to comedy. :D


My weight is down some today and I'm stoked! Steady steady down...woohoo!

And I even had kind of a cheat meal last night. Tried a newish Mediterranean place last night. OMG, so good! And quite healthy. Evidently true, because yes, I did a little dance after weighing in. ;)

[cawiau]

Thanks. And don't think I havn't checked your log in the past for motivation myself. You've done an amazing job.

thanks bro:o
Goes both way;)

[longhorns_p]

DDDDAAAMMMNNNNNN:eek::eek:

Now that is some cheat:p

So tasty :cool:


Either that or it'll spark some indigestion :D


I had a great workout today. I'm getting stronger every time I go to the gym, and it feels good :cool:

Naw, it was $$$$

big ole' pizza and chips n' dip.....it was great until my 2nd favorite team lost :mad: (FSU)

[cawiau]

So tasty :cool:

4,200 calories; it better be:p

[JaySinX]

yea, ditto on the personal lows, i'm like one or two weeks away from being under 200 for the first time in yrs

[svmoney6]

Cheat meal was epic last night

4100 calories for the day :eek:

that should spark my metabolism :D

what did you eat?

[longhorns_p]

4,200 calories; it better be:p


what did you eat?

big bag of tostitos scoops- jalepeno flavor with some french onion dip

and a Digorno garlic bread pizza

pizza was aight, prolly won't waste my cheat meal on that particular one again but the chips were sooooooooooooo good :o

[chubbarock]

big bag of tostitos scoops- jalepeno flavor with some french onion dip

and a digorno garlic bread pizza

pizza was aight, prolly won't waste my cheat meal on that particular one again but the chips were sooooooooooooo good :o

lmfao

[History in Effect]

big bag of tostitos scoops- jalepeno flavor with some french onion dip

and a Digorno garlic bread pizza

pizza was aight, prolly won't waste my cheat meal on that particular one again but the chips were sooooooooooooo good :o

I had a Steakhouse XT from Burger King on Thursday felt good, but I'm back to eating chicken breast..oh yes

[xXJennyXx]

I went shopping this afternoon and came across VPX's Redline Princess on clearance!!!

I've always wanted to try it, but I had never seen it in Canada, and to ship it would be a ridiculous price. For whatever reason though, it was $1 a bottle so I bought the store out... :D

[tjwoody]

so hard driving around today... seafood places are all open! I did tell the boy we could try them out tomorrow! :) tonight im having a turkey burger.

[GettingfitAgain]

Just took 2 week progress pictures and uploaded them to my log. I can actually see a visible difference after only 2 weeks :)

[boogie102786]

Just took 2 week progress pictures and uploaded them to my log. I can actually see a visible difference after only 2 weeks :)

I took pics last night and compared them to my start pics. I was shocked when I could actually see a difference. I have been busting my ass. lol

[19again]

Man, I am so behind in the times! I listened to my first ever podcast today.

Was a nice change of pace from listening to music during cardio! It felt like it went by a lot quicker than usual. :D

Anyone else listen to podcasts/audiobooks/etc while working out? Got any good ones to share? :cool:

I do audio books in the car all the time. I hate the radio... never seems to play what I like. The books are fabulous even on short jaunts around town. We are putting a stereo system in the garage/gym we are creating so I can continue to listen in there. I agree, sometimes it just makes time go faster. It's not broken into 3-5 minutes songs :)

I like Harlan Coben as an author. What have you been listening to?

[MsTropix]

I posted before and after pix (2 week updates) on this thread yesterday. Was I suppose to do that in my own thread instead? If so, my bad...

Its the weekend, so I had to decide if today or tomorrow was a cheat day for me. Then family asked me to go to OUTBACK. So that made the decision for me. I had three food items, only ONE was the cheat, which was 1/2 of my daughters grilled chicken sandwich, minus the last bite, lol, and minus the bacon. Instead of water with my meal I had unsweetened ice tea.

Im doing good. I will update and check on y'all again soon.

[19again]

I weighed in at 183 today! It's been almost a year since I've seen that number but I know I look better now because I'm stronger than ever. Very happy. The weight has been pretty slow coming off (11 lbs in 6 weeks) but I'll take it. It always takes me forever to lose weight. Slow and steady wins the race?

Hope everyone else is seeing progress! If not, stick with it, it'll come!!!

WAY TO GO! My weigh in is tomorrow! I am all for the tortoise pace :)

[swindled]

Got in some unexpected cardio this morning when I found myself an hour late for work. I hopped on my bike and sprinted all the way, nearly halved my usual time and arrived sweating and out of breath :) It was great!!

Bike home wasn't quite as intense, but still got the legs burning uphill and into the headwind.

[xStevenx]

I AM GOING TO DONATE PART OF MY PRIZE. SINCE I WORK WITH ALLMAX I AM DONATING THE 2lb ALLMAX ISOFLEX. IT WILL GO TO SOMEONE I FEEL DID A FANTASTIC JOB

killed a chinese buffet yesterday! i ate so much haha.

Diet gets strict on monday. I have been eating 3200 to 3600 cals and my weight is maintaining, I will drop the cals by 10% or so and start cardio monday.

going to start uploading weekly posing videos to help track progress

[longhorns_p]

lmfao

they're that good man, amazing :D


I had a Steakhouse XT from Burger King on Thursday felt good, but I'm back to eating chicken breast..oh yes

jealous bro, no fast food for me until the end of this thing. Not sure how this is going to work around week 8 or so cuz I'm craving fast food every day on the way home from the gym :mad:

How is that burger btw?



Good work everyone, takes alot of hard work to see changes in just 2 weeks!

Thanks for the generosity Steven, I'd sure love to try out some AllMax protein :p

[DriverDan]

Man, I am so behind in the times! I listened to my first ever podcast today.

Was a nice change of pace from listening to music during cardio! It felt like it went by a lot quicker than usual. :D

Anyone else listen to podcasts/audiobooks/etc while working out? Got any good ones to share? :cool:
I have a electronica/dance/trace music playlist I listen to during cardio. High tempo stuff, great for moving fast. For lifting I have a hardcore/metalcore/punk playlist. Angry, brutal, motivational music.

At work I listen to podcasts. Mostly tech and Skeptical/Freethought topics. Here's a sample:

The Skeptic's Guide To The Universe (http://www.theskepticsguide.org/)
Skeptoid (http://skeptoid.com/)
For Good Reason (http://www.forgoodreason.org/)
Point of Inquiry (http://www.pointofinquiry.org/)
Skepticality (http://www.skepticality.com/)
American Freethought (http://www.americanfreethought.com/)
This Week In Tech (http://www.twit.tv)
This Week In Startups (http://thisweekinstartups.com/)

Of course those might not interest you but there are so many different podcasts available there's something for everyone.

[History in Effect]

they're that good man, amazing :D



jealous bro, no fast food for me until the end of this thing. Not sure how this is going to work around week 8 or so cuz I'm craving fast food every day on the way home from the gym :mad:

How is that burger btw?





The burger is pretty good. They have two Steakhouse burgers..The Regular one and the one with A1 sauce..I got the regular one..it was good..I prefer it over McDonald's Angus burger

[Ndeserranno]

I AM GOING TO DONATE PART OF MY PRIZE. SINCE I WORK WITH ALLMAX I AM DONATING THE 2lb ALLMAX ISOFLEX. IT WILL GO TO SOMEONE I FEEL DID A FANTASTIC JOB

killed a chinese buffet yesterday! i ate so much haha.

Diet gets strict on monday. I have been eating 3200 to 3600 cals and my weight is maintaining, I will drop the cals by 10% or so and start cardio monday.

going to start uploading weekly posing videos to help track progress

to bad its best before to after pics not best overall :)

[cawiau]

Just took 2 week progress pictures and uploaded them to my log. I can actually see a visible difference after only 2 weeks :)


I took pics last night and compared them to my start pics. I was shocked when I could actually see a difference. I have been busting my ass. lol

Nice job guys... Gettingfitagain, about to visit your thread!


Im doing good. I will update and check on y'all again soon.

keep up the good work:)


I AM GOING TO DONATE PART OF MY PRIZE. SINCE I WORK WITH ALLMAX I AM DONATING THE 2lb ALLMAX ISOFLEX. IT WILL GO TO SOMEONE I FEEL DID A FANTASTIC JOB

killed a chinese buffet yesterday! i ate so much haha.

Diet gets strict on monday. I have been eating 3200 to 3600 cals and my weight is maintaining, I will drop the cals by 10% or so and start cardio monday.

going to start uploading weekly posing videos to help track progress

Really nice of you:D
Looking forward to the weekly posing videos..

[bri87]

It's not always about concentrating on the numbers, sometimes it helps to just look past measurements/weight and concentrate on how you feel. If you feel good, and you are doing everything right, than the results will follow.

I just thought it wierd that I jumped up and then back down. I do the same routine everyday (well almost everyday). Wake up, stretch, eat ASAP, gym (eat ASAP after), work.... eat my meals for the rest of the day and drink a gallon or more of water. I have done the math... My maint is 2200 cal and a def would be about 700 cal. I'm cycling it three days low one day high(main2200) to be sure that my body dosnt realize im dieting. Everything seems in check. I seem to get real fatiged at work early afternoon. Not sure why. But other than that... I feel good. I'm sure I will see results... Like I said... I just thought it odd.

[kingfame32]

Just got a killer chest, shoulder, and tri's workout in and feeling good! Its amazing how just the slightest bit of effort and change in your workouts and diet can have a major effect on you feel! A very high protein diet right now with little carbs. I put oats and a banana in my post-workout meal but im trying to figure out a good carb for fuel before my workouts, any advice? Thanks! Stay up!

[Major T]

Got a new PR today :)

478lbs on the Leg Press!

I have bad knees so I have braces on. They have helped me improve SO MUCH!

[MoEcho]

Got a new PR today :)

478lbs on the Leg Press!

I have bad knees so I have braces on. They have helped me improve SO MUCH!

^^ YUP! It was sweet! And she has the vids to prove it!! :D

Go Major!

[NorthTexasBB]

looking forward to a new week, starting up my last class for this semester and plan to do some extra cardio around campus since its the only class that isnt online.

[ATownDRock]

Anyone going to any NCAA Regional games next weekend? I'm gonna be in St. Louis watching my buddy & UNI play on Friday! So excited, good thing tickets were only $130 lol

[Callie7]

Struggled along this week with it being Spring Break and friends wanting to go out to eat all the time, but did fairly well. Looking forward to going back to school and the gym being open :)

[Free Weight Friedel]

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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



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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
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122850731
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 ends at midnight on 3/21. You must post at least one time before then. If you miss 2 weeks of posting, your are disqualified.

[MsTropix]

Originally Posted by cawiau
keep up the good work

Thank you Carl. Losing this 17 pounds has felt like it took an eternity! But that is ok, its coming off off off until no more can come off! I dont care how long the progress is. I actually got a compliment on my backside today, lol, from a chick! LOL. So at least a change for the positive was noticed by someone. Always feels good to work so hard and be complimented unexpectedly.

[dekd]

Even though my diet hasn't been too great, my vascularity seems to be getting better and better. Now that I have power back I can really keep my diet in check

[live4gs]

Finally I am getting time to post. Just kept a little weekly log.

I do not get to post daily but I try to read the post daily. Don’t like to post @ work…
Monday - no gym, just a lot of yard work!

Tuesday & Wednesday 20min of treadmill then hit the weights.
Thursday not good, no gym. But got to change oil in my truck (in Texas Ya’ll).
Friday- 20min of treadmill then hit the weights.
Saturday 15min of cardio light weights.

Diet has been pretty good. Sticking to my Herbalife (yea yea I know) But it has been working for me and my wife. I am down to about 90lbs in 1 year. On April, 21-09 we made the decision to get our selves back in shape. It is hard to keep up with 2 grandsons that run in different directions!.

Hey cawiau Congrats on your 100lb mark! I I’ll be there soon. Sweets is my problem also. I don’t have a sweet tooth. I have all sweet teeth, I can feel your pain!! Just got back from the Houston Rodeo and all the great carnival food Turkey Legs, and almost every thing fried smelled great!! But not having any is the best!!! In the past I did enough! Yea gad a few cold ones but I will work them out during the week..

Good Luck to “All” !!! And we “All” keep up the good work!

So Far:
Date Weight Fat weight Fat % BMI Water % Bone Mass
03/06/10 209.4 61 29.1 29.4 51.7 7.6
03/14/10 209.8 60 28.6 29.4 52.1 7.6
03/20/10 208.0 58.9 28.3 29.1 52.3 7.6

From our Weight Watcher scale ww89w

[cawiau]

Thank you Carl. Losing this 17 pounds has felt like it took an eternity! But that is ok, its coming off off off until no more can come off! I dont care how long the progress is. I actually got a compliment on my backside today, lol, from a chick! LOL. So at least a change for the positive was noticed by someone. Always feels good to work so hard and be complimented unexpectedly.

As long as you are moving forward, that is all that matters;)
And I know what you mean about the compliment... always feels good:p

[GettingfitAgain]

I used to dread DOMS. Now I love it! :) Legs are getting sore today, had a great leg workout yesterday.

Whats great about this board is the amount of information you can get regarding nutrition, exercise and fat loss. I have learned an incredible amount about the proper way to do things in the past month.

Now its really motiviating to me to see what I can accomplish by doing things the RIGHT way.

[hyacinth30]

I used to dread DOMS. Now I love it! :) Legs are getting sore today, had a great leg workout yesterday.

Whats great about this board is the amount of information you can get regarding nutrition, exercise and fat loss. I have learned an incredible amount about the proper way to do things in the past month.

Now its really motiviating to me to see what I can accomplish by doing things the RIGHT way.

LEG DOMS FTW! :)

Im down 3lbs since the contest started. Not a huge amount but it's right on target, as I planned to lose 1lbs a week. 13 more weeks and Ill be sitting at 157 which would be a dream for me! I cant wait :)

[PressEnter]

I'm following Bill Starr's 5x5 program, and I find it interesting that I can squat 3x per week without my legs getting sore...and I'm definitely seeing results.

Today I'm planning to walk 8 miles to the next town and pick up my car (a friend was working on it for me). I'm calling it a LISS session :p

[History in Effect]

8 miles of pain and pleasure

[getbustered]

Taking a day off today, will cut carbs out after lunch today and may hit the treadmill tonight to get a jumpstart on depletion for the week.

Still in a state of depression after KU game last night, though. :(

[Free Weight Friedel]

FYI-

I messed up! Week # 2 ends tonight at midnight, not last night. Contestants have until midnight to post in Week # 2. All previous posts by me, concerning this, have been deleted and/or updated.

Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Week # 3 Starts at midnight!

[KRAZA00]

Hello everyone enjoy your sunday, and lets go hard this week :)

[cawiau]

I'm following Bill Starr's 5x5 program, and I find it interesting that I can squat 3x per week without my legs getting sore...and I'm definitely seeing results

I wanted to do the 5X5 for this 16 weeks contest but I was told it is not recommended while on a cut since it is a mass building program.

How are you liking it on a cut so far?

[shounick]

I have a electronica/dance/trace music playlist I listen to during cardio. High tempo stuff, great for moving fast. For lifting I have a hardcore/metalcore/punk playlist. Angry, brutal, motivational music.

At work I listen to podcasts. Mostly tech and Skeptical/Freethought topics. Here's a sample:

The Skeptic's Guide To The Universe (http://www.theskepticsguide.org/)
Skeptoid (http://skeptoid.com/)
For Good Reason (http://www.forgoodreason.org/)
Point of Inquiry (http://www.pointofinquiry.org/)
Skepticality (http://www.skepticality.com/)
American Freethought (http://www.americanfreethought.com/)
This Week In Tech (http://www.twit.tv)
This Week In Startups (http://thisweekinstartups.com/)

Of course those might not interest you but there are so many different podcasts available there's something for everyone.


Cool, thanks for the links this is the exact type of stuff I like to listen to also. May have to check some out.

[xXJennyXx]

I do audio books in the car all the time. I hate the radio... never seems to play what I like. The books are fabulous even on short jaunts around town. We are putting a stereo system in the garage/gym we are creating so I can continue to listen in there. I agree, sometimes it just makes time go faster. It's not broken into 3-5 minutes songs :)

I like Harlan Coben as an author. What have you been listening to?

Right now mostly psychology and motivational stuff.

I've never heard of Harlan Coben before, just googled and his books look like stuff I'd be interested in. :D


I have a electronica/dance/trace music playlist I listen to during cardio. High tempo stuff, great for moving fast. For lifting I have a hardcore/metalcore/punk playlist. Angry, brutal, motivational music.

At work I listen to podcasts. Mostly tech and Skeptical/Freethought topics. Here's a sample:

The Skeptic's Guide To The Universe (http://www.theskepticsguide.org/)
Skeptoid (http://skeptoid.com/)
For Good Reason (http://www.forgoodreason.org/)
Point of Inquiry (http://www.pointofinquiry.org/)
Skepticality (http://www.skepticality.com/)
American Freethought (http://www.americanfreethought.com/)
This Week In Tech (http://www.twit.tv)
This Week In Startups (http://thisweekinstartups.com/)

Of course those might not interest you but there are so many different podcasts available there's something for everyone.

I'll be checking some of those out, for sure. I like stuff that's going to make me think. :D

[Back Double Biceps18]

This week has been kind of a let down, have been eating good, and getting some good cardio in, but little weights. Will pick it up this week, look forward to getting back in the gym :).

[j. ViLLA]

Just finished Tri Phase Training's 12 week program, so i was planning to take a week off.

But yesterday i got inked up and tomorrow I have a second session to finish this piece I've been working on since August.

I would be back in the gym next week, but for some reason, when i get tattoos and try to work out too fast, my skin gets all irritated, red and bumpy around the tattoo, and it ends up taking longer to heal.

[swindled]

Just finished Tri Phase Training's 12 week program, so i was planning to take a week off.

But yesterday i got inked up and tomorrow I have a second session to finish this piece I've been working on since August.

I would be back in the gym next week, but for some reason, when i get tattoos and try to work out too fast, my skin gets all irritated, red and bumpy around the tattoo, and it ends up taking longer to heal.

Congrats on the new ink :)

Its likely your sweat thats causing your tattoo to get irritated, I don't know if there is anything you can do about it beyond lotioning it up right before workout and making sure to shower right after workout.

[Isidith]

Happy Sunday everyone!

Ending this week back on track and my weight has finally gone down a bit! Yippeee! Next week will be fantastic! Can't wait!

Arms and cardio today. Thinking of trying kickboxing, bollywood dancing and yoga next week as well! Gotta mix it up, power walking gets boring as much as I love it.

[cawiau]

Today is Sunday... and what do we have on Sunday??? CHEAT MEAL! Yeah baby:D:D
Today cheat meal is the following:

Ground Turkey with Red Beans:p:p

I love Sunday's:D:D:D

[19again]

DOWN 2 pounds this week!!
WOO HOO!!!

This stuff really works ;)

Today is my cheat meal day! Going to Olive Garden with a friend! Already have my order ready so I don't even look at the menu. If I ate of the regular menu that would be a weeks worth of calories/carbs in one day :) I WILL be ordering pasta, but it is off their Garden Fare menu. Capellini Pomodoro here I come!!

[19again]

FYI-

I messed up! Week # 2 ends tonight at midnight, not last night. Contestants have until midnight to post in Week # 2. All previous posts by me, concerning this, have been deleted and/or updated.

Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Week # 3 Starts at midnight!



Hate to be a pain, but can you please list all the week #'s with their dates? I would like to have the list on my fridge :) That way we have it in b/w from you!

[ugerti]

Today is Sunday... and what do we have on Sunday??? CHEAT MEAL! Yeah baby:D:D
Today cheat meal is the following:

Ground Turkey with Red Beans:p:p

I love Sunday's:D:D:D

I was thinking more along the lines of pizza! mmm damn pizza and its high calories.

[live4gs]

I have family in from out of town. There was two birthday partys this weekend and now there is 2 birthday cakes in my house!!! It is tempting but I will resist!!!

Thanks Free Weight for the correction...

[cawiau]

DOWN 2 pounds this week!!
WOO HOO!

Congrats:D

[cawiau]

I was thinking more along the lines of pizza! mmm damn pizza and its high calories.

Pizza is good bro, that is on my list for next week!

[PressEnter]

I wanted to do the 5X5 for this 16 weeks contest but I was told it is not recommended while on a cut since it is a mass building program.

How are you liking it on a cut so far?


Really? I heard sort of the opposite...that 5x5's are good for strength, but won't increase your size like volume workouts will. I've always heard you should lift heavy while cutting to preserve muscle. Anyway, it's too soon to tell long term, but in the last month I've been losing weight and increasing strength, so I like the program so far...but I am coming off a long layoff, so probably I'd be seeing results with any kind of program at least for a while.

[hardy the body]

Pizza is good bro, that is on my list for next week!

I had pizza for cheat meal last night, for some odd reason it tasted so amazing. hum...

Got a new post on my log if anyones interested. I am finally starting to see my abs again!
Ill post some progress photos in the next couple of days. ill post them in my log too probly.

[chubbarock]

burrito for a cheat last night, but i left out the condiments, so it wasnt too bad

[svmoney6]

Still in a state of depression after KU game last night, though. :(

bunch of jokers. my sweet 3-pt stroke could have helped. i wanna ball soooooo bad now, but i guess lifting and a little cardio will suffice

[ImmieV]

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.

If I do p90x I will need to stick with it, its been a problem before..... I am strongly leaning towards this so by the end of it I can gain the confidence to actually workout in the gym.


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.

I just picked up the book from the library, and its quite a bit of material to read. Thank you for taking the time to reply! I definately think once I get through it I will try to use the program.


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

Interesting reads Jenny, I appreciated the articles very much! Seem like solid programs here.


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

Another one for SS, seems like I need to read a whole lot faster. Let me know what the results are for the program for you, and I will read up on the 5/3/1 your talking about. Thanks for the reply.


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....

Actually a friend of mine was talking to me about a push/pull split as well, any references for programs? Thanks for the advice.


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....

Thanks for your opinion, any suggestion for a simple full body routine? Thanks for taking the time to respond.


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.

Interesting, I am definately see what your saying.


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

Great to know!


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 :)

I just ordered Max-OT from my college library should take them a while to get it, and since I am starting my strength training Monday I may use it in the future. Thanks for the suggestion.


I guess one of my main issues is the confidence to actually strength train in the gym. Guess its something I will need to work on.

[Ndeserranno]

my cheat meal was epic :) so tired right now lol..

[cawiau]

my cheat meal was epic :) so tired right now lol..

I am eating mine all day long, the good thing about cooking your own cheat meal:D
It is so good, I just cannot stop eating it:p

I had to step away far from the kitchen before eating the whole thing:D
Had at least 3 bowls of my chili so far:o

[Ndeserranno]

I just ordered Max-OT from my college library should take them a while to get it, and since I am starting my strength training Monday I may use it in the future. Thanks for the suggestion.


I guess one of my main issues is the confidence to actually strength train in the gym. Guess its something I will need to work on.

you didnt have to get it from library.. its free online :)

http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/downloads/Max-OT.zip

[Husky Bob]

Chest:

Bench Press: 135x10, 185x9, 185x7, 155x10, 155x8, 135x9

Dips x BW: 2 sets of 7

Inc DB Press: 50x10, 60x9, 60x9, 60x7, 50x9


Delts:

DB Press: 35x10, 40x10, 40x8, 35x7

Lateral DB raise: 25x8, 20x10, 20x9


Triceps;

CGBP: 110x9, 135x9x, 137x7, 115x7

Cable Ext. 120x10, 130x10, 130x9


Cardio: 25 min on T-mill

[WIULifter]

I feel like I got hit by a train.....leg workout must have been more intense than I though yesterday :D

[ShayZ]

Just made an excellent cutting meal.
I used 96/4 Lean ground Beef (1 lb) = 640 Cals
1/2 Box of Whole Wheat Pasta = 600 Cals
1/3 Of the Ragu Sauce = 240 cals
3/4 Cup Shredded Cheese 2% = 240 Cals
1720 Cals

Divide by 4 and 430 Cals a serving.
My plate was actually closer to 1/5 of the pan.
Filled me up and tasted so good. Great cutting meal. Around 30 grams of Protein, legit good carbs, not too much sugar, cept the Ragu sauce.

I didnt use any Olive Oil, just Pam cooking spray.

May've used a tad too much pasta/pasta sauce though. I'd suggets using a little less pasta to cut down on carbs and a little less pasta sauce. Still really tasty and fairly cheap. The 96/4 beef was like $3.50 lb at wal mart! I had been paying $5/lb for 92/8 at Kroger! Never knew walmart had it so cheap!

http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae129/zonify/Iron%20Chef/SDC11032.jpg

http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae129/zonify/Iron%20Chef/SDC11033.jpg

[Fightingenetics]

Looks like everyone is doing much better than earlier this week. Great to see it! I didn't a bit of cheating myself this weekend but I'm back on the wagon! Measurements are look fantastic and I couldn't be happier about it.

Here's to another great week!

PS - Great podcast suggestions. I've been looking for something to listen to lately and those are perfect.

[ImmieV]

you didnt have to get it from library.. its free online :)

http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/downloads/Max-OT.zip

Link isn't working but its cool, considering the reading I got right now. Should have the book in 2 weeks.

[xXJennyXx]

^^^ It worked fine for me.

do you have a program that will unzip files? :P

[MsTropix_ll]

hello i am checking in. my diet has been hard to stick with. when i am visiting with my mama she helps me keep more control of my goals but its still hard. a few weeks ago i left a bag of easter candy at mamas house and i forgot about it. she hid it from herself and me. but i was scrounging through everything looking for chocolate one night this week and she gave me 2 small pieces of candy to help. but thats all i had. mama bought me some protein bars and some sweet n salty bars too. they were actually pretty good. i have been at the gym a lot and i have muscles in my arms now. it feels good to have some. i have jiggly underarms and i hate it. my bf has been going with me. he gets on the treadmill and runs for an hour. there is no way i can run that long and i thought i was in better shape than he is. but he is active with basketball and i am not active at all except at work and the gym. but he helps me keep going and tells me i look good. maybe i should go play basketball with h im. its good exercise. and he plays for hours. yesterday was mamas cheat day so we went to the outback. we split a chicken sandwhich. that was our cheat. the rest was veggies and a potato which is not a cheat for her. so she did good and so did i. i go back to work tomorrow night so i wont be able to update again until my next days off. good luck everyone.

[KRAZA00]

Just made an excellent cutting meal.
I used 96/4 Lean ground Beef (1 lb) = 640 Cals
1/2 Box of Whole Wheat Pasta = 600 Cals
1/3 Of the Ragu Sauce = 240 cals
3/4 Cup Shredded Cheese 2% = 240 Cals
1720 Cals

Divide by 4 and 430 Cals a serving.
My plate was actually closer to 1/5 of the pan.
Filled me up and tasted so good. Great cutting meal. Around 30 grams of Protein, legit good carbs, not too much sugar, cept the Ragu sauce.

I didnt use any Olive Oil, just Pam cooking spray.

May've used a tad too much pasta/pasta sauce though. I'd suggets using a little less pasta to cut down on carbs and a little less pasta sauce. Still really tasty and fairly cheap. The 96/4 beef was like $3.50 lb at wal mart! I had been paying $5/lb for 92/8 at Kroger! Never knew walmart had it so cheap!

http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae129/zonify/Iron%20Chef/SDC11032.jpg

http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae129/zonify/Iron%20Chef/SDC11033.jpg

This looks yummy not in my meal plan...but I will try it for a cheat meal....

[cawiau]

Ok, done with my cheat meal for today... total 3,800 calories:eek::eek::eek:


Just made an excellent cutting meal.

Looks good bro:p:p

[Jlock126]

FYI-

I messed up! Week # 2 ends tonight at midnight, not last night. Contestants have until midnight to post in Week # 2. All previous posts by me, concerning this, have been deleted and/or updated.

Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Week # 3 Starts at midnight!



Glad I jumped on and checked. I know I have posted once here since the 13th....so I want to make sure I don't get DQed for not posting enough.

Anywho...
I did great the first week. However, on the 13th my Dad passed away suddenly at the young age of 54. He had a heart attack, no warnings. We have been dealing with arrangements and visitors all week. Needless to say, no workouts and the diet was out the window. I didn't completely pig out either.

I'm not trying to bring you folks down or garner sympathy...I just want to remind everyone that your health is important and showing the loved ones in your life that you care should be done sooner rather the later.

I wish you well this week and I'm back to the routine tomorrow.

Jenn

[tnagger]

I'm still here doing my thang! been extremely busy and will be for the duration of the competition (hence no log) but I will be posting in here whenever I can :)

[DomesticDiva]

on the 13th my Dad passed away suddenly at the young age of 54. He had a heart attack, no warnings. We have been dealing with arrangements and visitors all week. Needless to say, no workouts and the diet was out the window. I didn't completely pig out either.

I'm not trying to bring you folks down or garner sympathy...I just want to remind everyone that your health is important and showing the loved ones in your life that you care should be done sooner rather the later.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jenn. ((hugs))

You're so right. Getting healthy and staying healthy is the most important goal. And always express your love to your family/friends/LO's.

[longhorns_p]

my cheat meal for today... total 3,800 calories

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better have been good! :p what'd u have?

[hyacinth30]

I did great the first week. However, on the 13th my Dad passed away suddenly at the young age of 54. He had a heart attack, no warnings. We have been dealing with arrangements and visitors all week. Needless to say, no workouts and the diet was out the window. I didn't completely pig out either.

Im so sorry to hear about your loss Jenn, it must be hard. It's great you are getting right back into it tomorrow. Stay strong.

[Ms_Doodikins]

Just made an excellent cutting meal.
I used 96/4 Lean ground Beef (1 lb) = 640 Cals
1/2 Box of Whole Wheat Pasta = 600 Cals
1/3 Of the Ragu Sauce = 240 cals
3/4 Cup Shredded Cheese 2% = 240 Cals
1720 Cals

Divide by 4 and 430 Cals a serving.
My plate was actually closer to 1/5 of the pan.
Filled me up and tasted so good. Great cutting meal. Around 30 grams of Protein, legit good carbs, not too much sugar, cept the Ragu sauce.

I didnt use any Olive Oil, just Pam cooking spray.

May've used a tad too much pasta/pasta sauce though. I'd suggets using a little less pasta to cut down on carbs and a little less pasta sauce. Still really tasty and fairly cheap. The 96/4 beef was like $3.50 lb at wal mart! I had been paying $5/lb for 92/8 at Kroger! Never knew walmart had it so cheap!
http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae129/zonify/Iron%20Chef/SDC11032.jpg
http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae129/zonify/Iron%20Chef/SDC11033.jpg

Legit meal! I'll make this (not exactly, but similar) and split it into 6 portions and it serves as lunch for most days of the week :) Super easy to tuberware and just grab when needed.

My diet has been on point after a little slip up last week. Haha I had my wisdom teeth taken out and apparently went through a whole tub of vanilla ice cream!! I have no recollection of this due to the pain killers but ah well.

Been a bit lazy with my online log as I have a tendency to spent way to much time browsing the forums so I've just been keeping my notebook log for now. Hopefully I'll update sometime in next week, pics/weight/bf% updates included.

[niCe99]

ditch the tobassco and use a REAL hot sauce

http://www.andyshotsauce.com/images/1223.jpg

or if you want a hot sauce with garlic...

http://www.sammcgees.com/img/1222FC/huy-fong-fresh-chili-garlic-sauce_1_std.jpg



to me, tobassco taste horrendous. its not spicy at all and it is more vinegar tasting then anything.

[HappySnowBunny]

ditch the tobassco and use a REAL hot sauce

http://www.andyshotsauce.com/images/1223.jpg

or if you want a hot sauce with garlic...

http://www.sammcgees.com/img/1222FC/huy-fong-fresh-chili-garlic-sauce_1_std.jpg



^^^This! Always! It will change your life!

[ShayZ]

ditch the tobassco and use a REAL hot sauce

http://www.andyshotsauce.com/images/1223.jpg

or if you want a hot sauce with garlic...

http://www.sammcgees.com/img/1222FC/huy-fong-fresh-chili-garlic-sauce_1_std.jpg



to me, tobassco taste horrendous. its not spicy at all and it is more vinegar tasting then anything.


Uhm, those are for chinese food and I have both at home and use them often. They wouldnt taste right on a pasta.

[niCe99]

Uhm, those are for chinese food and I have both at home and use them often. They wouldnt taste right on a pasta.

to say that it is strictly for chinese food is ignorant! :eek: :D

you properly dont like it with your pasta but i find it goes well with any type of food...be it hot dogs, curries, risotto, fried rice, sushi

but i do encourage people to try this hot sauce out, especially while on a caloric deficient diet. makes a world of difference and keeps you sane

[cawiau]

:eek:
:eek:
better have been good! :p what'd u have?

Recalculated, more like 3,900 - 4100 calories.
And yes it was good

Ground turkey Chili with red beans:D:D
6 Oreo cookies with peanut butter:)

[kingjameskjf]

I'm following Bill Starr's 5x5 program, and I find it interesting that I can squat 3x per week without my legs getting sore...and I'm definitely seeing results.

Today I'm planning to walk 8 miles to the next town and pick up my car (a friend was working on it for me). I'm calling it a LISS session :p

I had some of my best results with the 5x5 program and loved it!

[cawiau]

I had some of my best results with the 5x5 program and loved it!

I have 3 friends on here doing it and they are seeing amazing results and also loving it.
Thinking of doing it as soon as this contest is over doing the summer!

[kingjameskjf]

I have 3 friends on here doing it and they are seeing amazing results and also loving it.
Thinking of doing it as soon as this contest is over doing the summer!

yeah, I agree with your earlier post that it's better for a bulking program but I really did like it.

[cuse88]

ditch the tobassco and use a REAL hot sauce

http://www.andyshotsauce.com/images/1223.jpg

or if you want a hot sauce with garlic...

http://www.sammcgees.com/img/1222FC/huy-fong-fresh-chili-garlic-sauce_1_std.jpg



to me, tobassco taste horrendous. its not spicy at all and it is more vinegar tasting then anything.

Agreed man!! That hot sauce you can put on just about anything to give it a little flavor, especially Brown Rice and if you're having a cheat meal cheese pizza.

[niCe99]

Agreed man!! That hot sauce you can put on just about anything to give it a little flavor, especially Brown Rice and if you're having a cheat meal cheese pizza.

hot sauce lovers unite :D

[MsTropix]

"Hot sauce lovers unite": UNITED I am!

Had my delicious BBQ today. I BBQed mama a steak and some chkn thighs for my sis. I had one chckn and one bite of steak. Baked potato. Salad w Bleu Chs drssng. Unsweet tea. Will eat my ice cream before the night is spent. Its a miniature one serving size cup from Eddys, chocolate slow churned, light recipe.

[Ndeserranno]

hello i am checking in. my diet has been hard to stick with. when i am visiting with my mama she helps me keep more control of my goals but its still hard. a few weeks ago i left a bag of easter candy at mamas house and i forgot about it. she hid it from herself and me. but i was scrounging through everything looking for chocolate one night this week and she gave me 2 small pieces of candy to help. but thats all i had. mama bought me some protein bars and some sweet n salty bars too.

Years ago, i cut chocolate out of my life for awhile and had Granola bars as a treat for doing well with my workout, months later I didnt want chocolate and when i did (after 4 months i puked..) try to get useful addicted to something better, but small pieces are good too :)


ditch the tobassco and use a REAL hot sauce

http://www.andyshotsauce.com/images/1223.jpg

or if you want a hot sauce with garlic...

http://www.sammcgees.com/img/1222FC/huy-fong-fresh-chili-garlic-sauce_1_std.jpg



to me, tobassco taste horrendous. its not spicy at all and it is more vinegar tasting then anything.

I have this almost every day with fried potatoes, chicken and ketchup!


Recalculated, more like 3,900 - 4100 calories.
And yes it was good

Ground turkey Chili with red beans:D:D
6 Oreo cookies with peanut butter:)

never had turkey chili how is it? assuming you took down marco, just curious of what they are.

[BeardBrahhh]

That sauce with the rooster on it is awesome!!!

Not to sidetrack anyone but it took me a minute to find which thread I should be posting in but I'm pretty sure this is right one. I've been trying to shed some bodyfat and things have been going pretty good. Hit the beach yesterday here in Florida... it was Sunny and 78 out! :D :D :D

Summer is coming too quick! :p

Hope everyone is doing well with their goals...

[Jlock126]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jenn. ((hugs))

You're so right. Getting healthy and staying healthy is the most important goal. And always express your love to your family/friends/LO's.


Im so sorry to hear about your loss Jenn, it must be hard. It's great you are getting right back into it tomorrow. Stay strong.

Thanks Ladies. It's the worst losing a parent but it's a great motivator to stay healthy and enjoy life.

[wada]

ditch the tobassco and use a REAL hot sauce

http://www.andyshotsauce.com/images/1223.jpg

or if you want a hot sauce with garlic...

http://www.sammcgees.com/img/1222FC/huy-fong-fresh-chili-garlic-sauce_1_std.jpg



to me, tobassco taste horrendous. its not spicy at all and it is more vinegar tasting then anything.

I throw this stuff in mayonnaise and use it as a sauce for dipping sushi (w/ brown rice of course!)

[ronniec02]

checking in had a great day at the gym today. cant wait till its time to go again tomarrow

[19again]

Thanks Ladies. It's the worst losing a parent but it's a great motivator to stay healthy and enjoy life.

So sorry Jen! Lost my mom 6 years ago to emphysema from smoking for 30 years. Stay strong! We learn a lot from our parents, even after they leave us... keep Smiling! Dad is watching over you!

[jkliveng]

hot things just turn me over. When I ate fast food a lot I tried getting the wendys spicey chicken sandwich and could not even handle that... sigh

[j. ViLLA]

So i was just looking at the pix of hot sauce, and i need to know if it's just me. I love hot food and was trying to build my tolerance up to keep up with my new co-workers....however, while my mouth and stomach can tolerate it, my ass can't!
Does the ass ever build a tolerance? I gave up on eating spicy b/c i couldn't handle it anymore. hahah sorry tmi.