The 2nd Annual MuscleTech $50,000 Transformation Contest Presented By BodySpace.

[2009Time4Change]

Originally Posted by madles

i would be really carefull using them at the same time. They both have stimulants in them ie: caffeine. They could cause your heart rate to race too fast to the point of causing dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath and causing you to pass out. I day in the hospital is not good for your training. I would space them about several hours.

So for me it was a low carb day in the morning and had to workout in the evening. Took the shower cause I didn't want to be the stinky guy at the gym... got out and could not remember if I took my Hydroxycut Hardcore or not. (Carbs - brain food / No Carbs - Dumbass) So I remembered my NaNo X9 Hardcore I got as a free sample with my order. So I ripped open the package and ingest the 5 pills. Got my backpack on...got my Beyond H2o Water (plug) and mp3 player starting to pump up the tunes and off I go for my short jog to the gym as a warmup. (stopped taking my car when I realized I was a lazy ass - as it is not far from my house) On the jog to the gym I remembered I did indeed take the Hydroxycut!! Yikes!

Not more than 5 minutes from getting to the gym I was "PUMPED" Music could not be load enough... weights could not be heavy enough... everything was going awesome! 5 minutes later... I was like Damnnnnn my heart is pumping the blood today. Do a tri set of DB incline press, T-bar rows and barbell push press with 135lbs. Heart now coming out of my chest. Long story short... my rest periods had to be twice as long as usual... to get my heart rate atleast back down to the 140's-150's. Had a GREAT workout.. but will NEVER and I repeat NEVER do that again! Glad I have a good heart. But I did feel at some points were I was like damn... this sucks! But I made it thru with learning a great lesson! Never take the two together!

Peace,
Tim

[jomjmm]

[Phaymus]

Originally Posted by curt_james

Yes, but enough about that. Could you please answer the following questions?

Please send help!

2 things:
1- Curt, you should have included a warning b/c I look like a complete fool laughing outloud at this while people stare at me and no matter how much I explain, it isn't funny to them.
2-No question about the rules to follow to keep from being sued. tsk tsk...

[BB2K]

Good luck to each and every one of you that are in this contest! May the best person(s) win!


also, can i borrow about 1,000 bux from the winners?

[Harvestworker]

I'm In. Let's show them what were made of people.
Here is my post to confirm my entry.

4 months, 20 pounds and 25K!!
Harvest

[Timmytim97]

Hope everyone that started around the 1st had a productive week. Any progress is good progress.

[Skorpia]

5 more days till i do my measurements. my aunt is a dietitian and she is coming over today do to my BF% testings so i have an idea where I'm starting out...

[kasparaitis]

Here are my before pictures... I took them on Sunday the 4th but I've been so busy with school it's hard for me to find time to figure out how to post the pics on the forum thread hahaha. I really let myself go over the past 6+ months and thought this would be a great opportunity to get extra motivation. In the words of Ric Flair, it's lonely at the top. And it explains how I'm going to approach this contest. I am giving it everything I've got and doing everything I can do and hoping that my best is going to get me 1st place. I think it's even harder because I'm only 18 and it looked like last year's winners were older. Maybe the younger kids weren't dedicated enough, but I am. Good luck to everyone and let's show each other some support and help one another out to be the best we can be.

[Holly854]

-Thanks for making me laugh this morning CurtJames.

I think AZ and VT have laws against requiring contestants to purchase their products for a contest. This contest is requiring us to purchase MT products from bodybuilding.com

Speaking of MT products. I got mine and the cookies and cream Nitro-tech hardcore is delicious. I have never used MT products before and was expecting it to be something that was more of a "have to" kind of a supplement, but now I find myself looking forward to having it, Its the desert of my day. Yumm. It also fills me up so i dont have the munchies.

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by jomjmm

You labeled your post "awful"? Well, I see trouble. And I predict that twelve weeks from now you're going to be looking great.

While I'm still going to be trying to find my way to the gym. D'OH!

[shadowed05]

Count me in.. Win or lose this is just what the doctor ordered for motivation..

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by Phaymus

2 things:
1- Curt, you should have included a warning b/c I look like a complete fool laughing outloud at this while people stare at me and no matter how much I explain, it isn't funny to them.
2-No question about the rules to follow to keep from being sued. tsk tsk...

heh Well, that question has been answered to my satisfaction. I'm going to share an unattributed version of it ASAP. MuscleTech or Iovate is just doing what any company will do. The way I understand it is that any non-employee representative who is being sued will only have to get a signed letter from their company to say that they're not an employee to have the lawsuit rescinded or dropped.

I'm going to run that past one of the people who stated they were being sued, but it sounded legit. Most things can be deceiving, of course.

Anyway, VERY glad to make you laugh! haHA!

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by Holly854

-Thanks for making me laugh this morning CurtJames.

I think AZ and VT have laws against requiring contestants to purchase their products for a contest. This contest is requiring us to purchase MT products from bodybuilding.com

Speaking of MT products. I got mine and the cookies and cream Nitro-tech hardcore is delicious. I have never used MT products before and was expecting it to be something that was more of a "have to" kind of a supplement, but now I find myself looking forward to having it, Its the desert of my day. Yumm. It also fills me up so i dont have the munchies.

Interesting about AZ and VT. Thanks for that info! And thanks for laughing!

I'll have to add the cookies and cream Nitro-tech to my list.

[IronCharles]

Originally Posted by sportygurl1116

Well today I had my first healthy breakfast of the challenge. I had some plain oatmeal with chocolate casein mixed in (not exactly yummy but it got the job done). What's everyone's favorite breakfast food?

I'm having a grilled chicken breast diced into some ramen noodle soup, some whey, some creatine, and a handful of vitamins for breakfast. Lunch will be a steak, some V-8 juice, and Nitro-Tech triple chocolate milkshake mixed with some flax powder. Haven't decided about dinner yet, but it will probably be something cooked on the George Forman grill.

I love the George Forman grill! (I have two, LOL!)

[Phaymus]

Originally Posted by curt_james

heh Well, that question has been answered to my satisfaction. I'm going to share an unattributed version of it ASAP. MuscleTech or Iovate is just doing what any company will do. The way I understand it is that any non-employee representative who is being sued will only have to get a signed letter from their company to say that they're not an employee to have the lawsuit rescinded or dropped.

I'm going to run that past one of the people who stated they were being sued, but it sounded legit. Most things can be deceiving, of course.

Anyway, VERY glad to make you laugh! haHA!

Well, I'm glad to hear that there's a reasonable response even though I'll miss your daily post looking for answers . . .er.. maybe not! The squeeky wheel theory is alive and true. Good job!

[BryanGee]

Originally Posted by sportygurl1116

Well today I had my first healthy breakfast of the challenge. I had some plain oatmeal with chocolate casein mixed in (not exactly yummy but it got the job done). What's everyone's favorite breakfast food?

I love pancakes fried crispy slathered with gobs of peanut butter and drowning in a sea of maple syrup! I settle for egg whites, ground turkey and smother the whole thing in salsa so I don't puke. I do love my oatmeal though with banana cream protein powder and walnuts. YUM!

Originally Posted by HardcorSancez

Good morning everyone!
To everyone eating Arificial sweetners...please stop, or at least check out "Stevia" Its an all natural herb that grows as a small green shrub in Paraguay. Its really sweet, so play around with it at first! No calories, zero glycemic index. Please try, my favorite is "Sweet leaf, stevia plus" in packets.

Good advice!

Originally Posted by curt_james

Yes, but enough about that. Could you please answer the following questions?

1. How do I enter this contest?
2. If my legal residence is Vermont and I also have a residence in Arizona, is that like two negatives equals a positive and I can enter the contest?
3. Can I use Hydroxycut Hardcore for this contest?
4. Must I use only MuscleTech supplements and if I don't then how will MT know?
5. Can I use the local penny saver as my newspaper because I'm currently unable to esca... um, leave my present surroundings and therefore am unable to get to a newsstand to purchase a USA Today.
6. What if I change my residence to the UK on week 11?
7. What's an afidavit?
8. Does anyone know Victor Tenuta's favorite color?
9. Has Richard posted recently? And why won't he answer my calls?
10. How do I post pictures to this thread?
11. My photo albums are the ones with the plastic sheets. Will those sheets hurt my photographs?
12. Can you help me find my elbow?
13. What if I want to train for the day with someone other than Dexter Jackson? If I win the contest, do you think he could contact, say, Iris Kyle to train with me? Or Dayana Cadeau? Because, you know, Dex is cool and all, but Dayana is mad-hot!
14. It's so cold. What was that noise?
15. What size do the pictures have to be? Is this okay? --->
16. If I win, must I pay taxes on the prize money? Can I get it all in small bills?
17. Are you my mother?
R. Where am I?
IV. Are Six Star supplements allowed to be used for this contest?
iii. When do I get my free training program from rescuemadden? I've been standing by the mailbox since January 1.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head.

Please send help!

For answers to these or any other questions of a similar nature please go to www.iamanidiot
Thank you!

Originally Posted by coachh54

Ohhh and am I gonna be the only hairy back dude in this freaking contest?...

Not even close to being the only one my friend. Each winter I'm afraid I sport a man sweater! Gross!

[BryanGee]

Originally Posted by BryanGee

www.iamanidiot
Thank you!

I wonder how many goofs will actually click on the above link looking for answers? Geeeeez!

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by Phaymus

Well, I'm glad to hear that there's a reasonable response even though I'll miss your daily post looking for answers . . .er.. maybe not! The squeeky wheel theory is alive and true. Good job!

Ha! What I received was a reasonable copy/paste. A day after SPACECLOWN received the same post. Oh, well. Better late than never and I got it delivered directly to my doorstep. Well, PM box.

SPACECLOWN seems satisfied (see his reply below), so that's a good thing. Hated to think anyone was being sued over voicing their opinion on any product.

(snip)
Legal complaints were in fact filed against these companies and certain of their officers and agents for patent infringement that violates Iovate's intellectual property rights.
(snip)
in any case where a company involved in patent litigation with us provides us with an affidavit containing evidence confirming that any individual named in their case is not a principal of the Company, then those individuals will be removed from the case(s).

It is essential to be clear about one final issue which is, in many ways the most important of all. None of the claims in these cases relate to the free speech of any person or entity, and no one has been sued for expressing their opinion about Iovate or its products.
(snip)

So from the boldfaced text above it seems as if company employees can be sued, but individuals are free to speak their mind. Interesting.

At least that's what this says to me: "in any case where a company involved in patent litigation with us provides us with an affidavit containing evidence confirming that any individual named in their case is not a principal of the Company, then those individuals will be removed from the case(s)."

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by BryanGee

I wonder how many goofs will actually click on the above link looking for answers? Geeeeez!

"Sorry, there are no results for http://www.iamanidiot/"

Oh, you tricky...

[dfreed02]

cardio cardio cardio!!!!! Man guys lets keep this up.. it sucks losing strength but i will aim to be 3 percent bf.. lets see how it goes!!

[jeromedinh]

Originally Posted by TheeForce

My wife got into my bodyspace account and deleted my damn progress pics!!

ok my computer has a virus and its been a b!tch doing the internet on my phone!!! bro WTF I can't believe that???? I don't understand why she would do that. if there is no trust in a relationship man..its not healthy and its not going to work BUT I wish u guys the best..i know u love her that much to put up with this! stay strong and keep ur head in the game!! BTW - i'll be getting back to everyone next week or when I have access to a computer.

[BryanGee]

Originally Posted by TheeForce

My wife got into my bodyspace account and deleted my damn progress pics!!

I've been around this site a looooong time and I wish I had a dime for everyone I've seen give up and leave the site and quit lifting because of non support of a spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend. It is truly sad.

[madles]

Originally Posted by sportygurl1116

Well today I had my first healthy breakfast of the challenge. I had some plain oatmeal with chocolate casein mixed in (not exactly yummy but it got the job done). What's everyone's favorite breakfast food?

I have oatmeal with 5 eggwhites and one whole egg. I have been eating the same thing for the past three years.

[coachh54]

I know the whole man sweater thing sucks - and where I am its not like I could have someone give me a buzz without losing many many man points in the barracks

add the fact that I am a ghost - No tanning beds here...

And OK who keeps sending me the dozen homemade cookies - You know snickerdoodles are the sniznick and you just can't eat one - that is unfair to cheat like that

Did I read that MT had Cookies? or was that Cookies and Cream something?

Ohhh Just played 5 back to back basketball games after doing my shoulder lifting against a guy who was 6 foot 6 345lbs - first time in a LOOOONNNGGGGG time I had someone who could push me around on the court - then I did windsprints after the game

I think I am gonna pass out now

[bulldogged]

All the best folks!

[herecumthachamp]

i'm in will have pics up soon about 20lbs heavier since my aug pics good luck to every one

[dmpenwell]

I don't see the difference between the thread here and the bodyspace group...is there a point when more people talk about training nutrition and motivation or is it just about how to enter until the last entry date haha...I need advice and motivation too ya know

[biggerthanyou83]

Curt you crack me up!

[PantherJoe]

Originally Posted by DrWB

yea i read the rules. I understand it says on the states. But i cant see why Canadians cant jump in. No legal issues, really.

well hopefully they let you Canadians in , then. The more the merrier I say.

*** Of course my say doesn't mean poop.

[Capttoga]

Anyone have any cutting tips? I seem to to freeze at 268lbs. My top weight loss was 30lbs. last year till I slacked off, luckly I only got 15lbs of that back. Do I just need cardio 6-7 days a week or what!