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

[Timmytim97]

Originally Posted by 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!

You should be fine as long as you keep adjusting your calories the lower you get so that you stay at a deficit.

And some form of cardio during every workout is always a good thing. Dont have to stay on the treadmil/eliptical/etc. forever but it will allow you to feel more confident that youre staying at deficit.

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by 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

What are your goals?
How are you training?
And how are you eating?

I guess those are the big questions for me.

My goal is to trim down some. I finished a bulk on November 1, 2008. Reached 200 lbs. for the first time in my life. I'm 6'1" and have never weighed that. Unfortunately, my waist was also around 40".

Right now I'm following an eating plan that involves 100 grams of protein spread out during the day and then one big meal. I either hit Sheetz for chicken, a Chinese buffet in Carlisle, or the Carlisle Diner.

I'll have a protein shake for breakfast and then another protein shake at around 10 or 11 followed by one more at 1 or 2 p.m. Then I'll have my meal at between 4 and 7 p.m. depending if it's a lifting day. Another protein drink at 6 or 8 p.m. and I'm done. I have Saturday as my cheat day to replenish, uh, something.

I weighed 188 lbs. today. Not sure what weight I'm after.

November 1, 2007 I had dropped to 149 lbs. (for about a minute) after a few months of cutting. I had hit 45 and wanted to drop my waist and I definitely did that, but I looked like death warmed over. Just too skinny.

I'm training on an old Frank Calta program. Three days a week. Body is split in two. Training A-B-A the one week and then B-A-B the next.

Workout A: Legs, Triceps, Abs
Workout B: Chest, Back, Biceps, Calves, Traps

Just rotating the workouts every week.

Issues: lower back, bruised elbow (fell on the #$% @##$ ice), sore biceps tendon, neck, knees, LMAO Oh, yeah, I'm feeling 96 instead of 46.

So how about you, dmpenwell?

And anyone else who wants to share or post a link to their BodyBlog. Last year I kept a Hydroxycut journal which wasn't much, but there was some cool participation here and there.

No offense was made by my "questions" post. My intent was humor and laughter only. Wishing everyone the best in this contest.

[levidity]

Originally Posted by madles

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

I love 4oz diced baked chicken cooked into 4 egg whites and 2 whole eggs scrambled then 1 multi grain tortilla and usually a 1/4 cheese. Its huge and filling and yummy. I also use taco seasoning in it because otherwise some days its a little too bland. I also add in broccoli if I don't use the tortilla on low carb days.

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by PantherJoe

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

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

Canadians are banished!

Sorry.

"The 2nd Annual MuscleTech? $50,000 Transformation Contest Presented by BodySpace and Brought to you by the 10th Anniversary of Bodybuilding.com (the "Contest") is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the 50 United States (except residents of Arizona and Vermont) and the District of Columbia and are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry."

Noop. Not looking good for the Canadians.


Bump!

To celebrate The 10th Anniversary of Bodybuilding.com, BodySpace and Team MuscleTech are teaming up again to bring amateur bodybuilders and basement gym warriors The 2nd Annual MuscleTech $50,000 Transformation Contest.

The first place winner walks away with $25,000 plus $1,000 in MuscleTech supplements from Bodybuilding.com and the opportunity to spend a day with Mr. Olympia, Dexter Jackson. Plus, Team MuscleTech is also giving away more than $20,000 in second- and third-place prizes.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/09muscle...00_contest.htm

[Capttoga]

Back away from the twinkie..lol heres the pics.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/q...a/100_0202.jpg
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[dmpenwell]

I started at about 206 after gaining some muscle during this past summer...isince the 1st I am at about 198 so fat...I want to reach about 175 before I start carbing up for fulness and that should allow me to cut back cardio and recover more...currently 1700calories...200protein, 80 or so carbs and then trace fats. I train 3 days with weights (chest/back, shoulders/arms, legs/abs) in the heavy duty training style via mike mentzer early stages...I do about 15min of hit cardio on a stationary bike post lift and on nonlifting days I started at 20min hit and will bump that up as the weeks go by as needed...I need the calories for the heavy recovery so anything extra will be from cardio not from calories drop...ny specific diet and training soon to come...

[dmpenwell]

(Chest/back)-flat flyes 6-10straight set superset incline bench 4-6rest pause, (shoulders/arms)-side laterals 6-10straight set, bent laterals 6-10 straight set, barbell curl 6-10with 1static rep to finish, cambered bar skullcrushers 6-10 with 1 negative to finish (legs/abs)-leg extensions 8-18straight superset squats 4-6straight, barbell calf raises 12-20 straight set....every exercise is 1-3warmups with only 1 all out set to absolute failure incorporating rest pause/negatives/and double contractions....cardio next...

[dmpenwell]

Either jog or stationary bike...3min warmup, 17min hit (12seconds hard:18seconds recover), 3min cooldown... Add more time as the weeks go by if needed...diet next...

[dmpenwell]

1700calories-200pro/80carb/trace fats---eat every 2-3hours awake.. Meal1-6egg whites,1whole egg,1slice fat free cheese, 1cup kashi go lean cereal, 4ozfat free milk... ..meal2-1scoop whey with 4oz fat free milk and 2flax seed caps...meal3-1can tuna 1cup fat free cottage cheese and 3slices pineapple...meal4-1scoop whey 2stalks celery and 1tbsp natural peanut butter...meal5 8oz chicken 1cup frozen asparagus and mixed vege stiry fry and 3slices. Pineapple... Meal6-4oz fat free cottage cheese and 2flax caps. Also---fiber supplement can be added to keep bowels normal and the pineapple should be kept the whole time bc it helps with digestion and protein uptake...my other supps are megaman multi, b vitamin complex, hydrazide, melatonin, and coffee for energy. That's my whole life for 20weeks... Good luck peeps

[Mr.Next in Line]

Originally Posted by dmpenwell

1700calories-200pro/80carb/trace fats---eat every 2-3hours awake.. Meal1-6egg whites,1whole egg,1slice fat free cheese, 1cup kashi go lean cereal, 4ozfat free milk... ..meal2-1scoop whey with 4oz fat free milk and 2flax seed caps...meal3-1can tuna 1cup fat free cottage cheese and 3slices pineapple...meal4-1scoop whey 2stalks celery and 1tbsp natural peanut butter...meal5 8oz chicken 1cup frozen asparagus and mixed vege stiry fry and 3slices. Pineapple... Meal6-4oz fat free cottage cheese and 2flax caps. Also---fiber supplement can be added to keep bowels normal and the pineapple should be kept the whole time bc it helps with digestion and protein uptake...my other supps are megaman multi, b vitamin complex, hydrazide, melatonin, and coffee for energy. That's my whole life for 20weeks... Good luck peeps

i keep my cals up at least, 2850-3000 a day no lower than that/ my metabolism shuts down quick.
meal 1- 2 whole eggs/ 5 egg whites/ 3 servings cream of wheat
meal 2- 2 scoop nitro tech/ 3 servings cream of wheat
meal 3- 6 egg whites/ 3 servings cream of wheat
meal 4(post)- 2scoop nitrotech/2 serving waxy maize
meal 5- white turkey/3 red potatoes/1 cup vegetable of any kind
meal 6- 2 scoops nitrotech/ 3 red potatoes
meal 7- white turkey/1 1/2 cup brown rice/vegetables
typical day ,Not everyday, most days its more carbs, maybe a tlb of flax somewhere in there. im active all day and im young so i eat 285 grams of protein/330-350 grams carbs/fat unknown and dont care. i dont count calories, i use the Shawn Ray approach. i like to make this fun/not a all day job. Things change according to how i feel the next day. usually its more carbs cuz i utilize it( Cream of wheat and potatoes baby!!)

any body else care to share their nutrition

[MDFrid]

Originally Posted by lonewolfcf

Originally Posted by coachh54 View Post

Ohhh and am I gonna be the only hairy back dude in this freaking contest?...
Nope I'm there with you.

HA.. I wasn't lying in the last thread when I said my nickname was Chewbacca, I worry sometime about braking the electric razor.... yes.. I'm a beast.

As for breakfast, favorite, 3 egg omelet with lots of veggies, some cheese; maybe a few sausage links and a pumpernickel bagel with cream cheese.

Favorite healthier breakfast, two packets of instant oatmeal that I toss a half cup of raisins in, with 8oz skim milk and two scoops of whey protein (chocolate/strawberry mix).

[BigDaddy33]

Curt is funny. I love him long time!!!

[BigDaddy33]

Hey everybody, found this thread while looking around......

Looks like some good recipies, check it out....

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=26231

[tattoo721]

Originally Posted by 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?

umm, you forgot to say especially tattoo721, haha just playing. i hope everyone is doin better than i am or we wont have a winner. the diet is kickin my @$$, sure do miss pizza and beer!!

[ACE1980]

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!

LOL!!!

I was thinking, waybe we should have a MT50K FAQ thread or even a group. Wow, that could also be a great marketing scheme. Maybe pay per question, we could make more than 50K on that...

Originally Posted by BryanGee

...

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


...

I looked there, and no answers. Maybe if you try with a .com I think you'll have better results. No, but seriously, try it, www.iamanidiot.com

You even get welcomed!

[ACE1980]

Originally Posted by 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!

Well, I heard that knifes and scissors works great, who knows...

But with all seriousness, last year when I had it to really cut fat and loose some weight, it took me about 2-3 months before I saw real results. I did a lots of cardio and dieted for most part. I used to run 3 miles 4-5 times a week.

I'm not saying to go run 3 miles a day now, but with a variety of cardio and changing what you do you might get better results rather than doing the same old boring thing several times a week. I like to keep my body guessing on what is coming next.

I love to do different exercises, and I really hate running but that is what worked for me along with the bike. You just have find out what works best for you.

Good luck!

[ACE1980]

If anyone do decide to create such thread, you need to see this video for instructions...

[BryanGee]

Originally Posted by ACE1980

I looked there, and no answers. Maybe if you try with a .com I think you'll have better results. No, but seriously, try it, www.iamanidiot.com

You even get welcomed!

Why am I not surprised there is actually a website for idiots?? LOL! There is a site for everything. Once in a fit of boredom I Goggled "**** Sandwhich" and there were about 10,000 listings for **** Sandwhich! Did you know there is a band named **** Sandwhich? They're actually pretty good.

[sportygurl1116]

Originally Posted by IronCharles

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!)

The George Forman is the best thing for bodybuilders since pwodered protein!

[Phaymus]

I have been looking forward to today all week. I'm allowing myself part of a cheat day. I'm also examining my diet. I have been eating really clean but I don't think I'm getting enough calories. I can tell that I've lost weight but I don't want to lose quite this fast. There's still over 3 months to go. I just broke under 200lbs but I still need to gain some lean muscle before I really cut. Is 3000 calories reasonable? I've been getting around 2500 calories but with the extra cardio, I'm burning quite a bit.

[2009Time4Change]

Dumbbell shoulder press is at 90 for 10 reps. Low carbs.... on hardcore.. everything you can think of and want to destroy. I was told cause of my lower back injury cause of my car accident I would NEVER squat over 225 again. That is my second warm up set! Went to 405 for reps! Not much to many.. but a load to alot! Understand that?? At 200lbs I want 455lbs for atleast 5 strict reps.

5'9 225lbs now. Leg press over 1,000lbs for sets for 15. Incline over 100's each arm for 5. Db Row 100's strict for 10. Will NEVER do a Bicep curl again in my life after reading about pull ups! If I do 5 pull ups with 90lbs then biceps curls will be back in my workout!

But it is.. what it is!
AND I need to lose a **** load of fat!!! What should I do?
I am carrying the extra weight.. can put on the mass.... but NEED to lose the FAT.. and get lean.. should I get lean and then gain some mass? Or gain the MASS and hope the **** that I can lose the fat at the end???

Never have ever been in a bodybuilding contest ever!

[Mr.Next in Line]

Originally Posted by Phaymus

I have been looking forward to today all week. I'm allowing myself part of a cheat day. I'm also examining my diet. I have been eating really clean but I don't think I'm getting enough calories. I can tell that I've lost weight but I don't want to lose quite this fast. There's still over 3 months to go. I just broke under 200lbs but I still need to gain some lean muscle before I really cut. Is 3000 calories reasonable? I've been getting around 2500 calories but with the extra cardio, I'm burning quite a bit.

post your diet on here man. i think a lot of people should post it. just in case they have problems we could help examine and help each other out. i got mine up......but you know some people arent gonna do it (because they enjoy watching you go under and they think they got some so called secret weapon)..WE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER BRO, SO I GOT CHA BACK MAN. i wanna see changes for myself BUT I ALSO WANNA SEE MORE CHANGES FROM EVERYONE ELSE THE MOST, so go head post it up

[Mr.Next in Line]

Originally Posted by 2009Time4Change

Dumbbell shoulder press is at 90 for 10 reps. Low carbs.... on hardcore.. everything you can think of and want to destroy. I was told cause of my lower back injury cause of my car accident I would NEVER squat over 225 again. That is my second warm up set! Went to 405 for reps! Not much to many.. but a load to alot! Understand that?? At 200lbs I want 455lbs for atleast 5 strict reps.

5'9 225lbs now. Leg press over 1,000lbs for sets for 15. Incline over 100's each arm for 5. Db Row 100's strict for 10. Will NEVER do a Bicep curl again in my life after reading about pull ups! If I do 5 pull ups with 90lbs then biceps curls will be back in my workout!

But it is.. what it is!
AND I need to lose a **** load of fat!!! What should I do?
I am carrying the extra weight.. can put on the mass.... but NEED to lose the FAT.. and get lean.. should I get lean and then gain some mass? Or gain the MASS and hope the **** that I can lose the fat at the end???

Never have ever been in a bodybuilding contest ever!

ddddddayyyummm, you strong man!!!!! i need to get on your level for real!!, im coming to your location to train man. i know youll show me up, but it would be one hell of workout man

[madles]

I just finished shoveling my driveway, that was my aerobics and lifting for the day. And today was supposed to be my rest day. I like the idea about posting diet's I can use some pointers.

5am 20-45 minutes of aerobics, varying intensity from day to day to mix it up. Dave Goodin suggust a low impact power walk to conserve muscle mass.

meal 1 5 egg whites 1 whole egg, 1/4 to 1 cup oats (every day is different to mix it up)

meal 2 some type of low cal protein bar

meal 3 about 7 oz chicken with eighter 1/2 rice or about 5 oz yams handful of almonds (I have small hands it is about 1/4 cup

meal 4 ON whey 2 scoops protein more almonds

train

meal 5 about 7 oz chicken and vegtables almonds

meal 6 about 1/2 to 1 cup cottege cheese I mix it with sugar free jello mix to change the flavor. can't stand the flavor of it without it. I also used to mix it with yogurt.

minimal 1/2 gallon of water daily

I weight about 163 now, started at 165 on the 1st. about 5'4" Male

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by tattoo721

umm, you forgot to say especially tattoo721, haha just playing. i hope everyone is doin better than i am or we wont have a winner. the diet is kickin my @$$, sure do miss pizza and beer!!

I thought that was one of the recommended diets?

[bowman209]

Originally Posted by 2009Time4Change

......Will NEVER do a Bicep curl again in my life after reading about pull ups! If I do 5 pull ups with 90lbs then biceps curls will be back in my workout!

never really thought of pull ups working your bi's better then curls i undeerstand you need to still do some types of curls..... or do you??

were did you find that article i wouldnt mind reading up on it...

[bowman209]

i was wondering if anyone could take a guess at my weight... i have asked around and seems like everyone puts me at a 210-240 pound range

wouldnt mind hearin what you guys think

[BigDaddy33]

Originally Posted by tattoo721

umm, you forgot to say especially tattoo721, haha just playing. i hope everyone is doin better than i am or we wont have a winner. the diet is kickin my @$$, sure do miss pizza and beer!!

MMMMMM PIZZA!!!! Check my sig and the threads I started, don't miss beer too much, not allowed beer..... AL coholic.... Bless you!!

Originally Posted by curt_james

I thought that was one of the recommended diets?

For you Curt, there are several recommended diets!!!

[curt_james]

If anyone has pics they'd like re-sized, PM me and I'll be glad to help if possible.

Postage stamps aren't the best, but then neither are 18" x 24" monitor-smothering shots either. And blurry pics will NOT give the judges a basis for comparison between your before and after pics.

THIS IS IMPORTANT, PEOPLE!

There was at least one contestant last year who completed a remarkable transformation yet was not recognized as one of the "winners" because their After pics were out of focus.

I'm going to PM Victor Tenuta for guidance on photo requirements because, hey, wouldn't it be nice to be SURE?

Here are pics that are absolutely in focus and what I'd call sized appropriately.

Posting for HardcorSancez

She has posted to her Progress Pictures section as well.

[kristopher54]

i would guess around 230 lbs.