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

[thepackleader]

Originally Posted by dfreed02

Hey there,
Just completed first set of progress pics.. so far so good.. I lost lots of water weight and some muscle.. I think I lost just a bit of fat also.. Here are a few of my updated shots.. let me know what you think

Looks like you are putting in some hard work. Keep it up.

[dfreed02]

thanx packleader.. my goal is to be 3 percent bodyfat by early may.. that shold win me the contest if I can keep alot of my muscle

[Capttoga]

Anyone have trouble with strech marks? I already had some on my gut from when I rapidly put on weight a few years ago, but I've got them by my arm pits/arms/side I figure its from my chest and arms growing so fast.

[Izmanv]

Well, so far so good. I'm impressed with Hydroxycut. This fat just seems to be melting off my body. It's pretty cool.

Sunday's weigh-in, after 2 weeks in the competition:
weight: down 12.5lbs
waist: down 3"

It's nice to be back in the gym and seeing these results. I'm going to continue as I am. Surely these next two weeks will provide another 3" loss in my waist (of course MORE would be nice!). This week I start Anabolan and Leukic. Should be a nice with all the Nitro-Tech I'm drinking.

Hope everyone else's progress is where you'd hope. Happy training this week!

Iz

[ChiseledLikeIce]

What's everybodies favorite NitroTech flavor? I have Triple Chocolate and it's absolutely to die for. I'll be ordering another tub off bb.com very soon. It's the first protein powder I've tastes that I can't actually wait to drink another.

[Izmanv]

Originally Posted by ChiseledLikeIce

What's everybodies favorite NitroTech flavor? I have Triple Chocolate and it's absolutely to die for. I'll be ordering another tub off bb.com very soon. It's the first protein powder I've tastes that I can't actually wait to drink another.

I have triple chocolate, too. I got the giant one. Was hoping they made vanilla cake batter in a large tub. I'd like to give that a try.

[ChiseledLikeIce]

Originally Posted by Izmanv

I have triple chocolate, too. I got the giant one. Was hoping they made vanilla cake batter in a large tub. I'd like to give that a try.

I drink a shake with almost every meal because it taste's so good, especially with icecream.

[sunnyalamgir]

I started janurary 1st and started hitting the gym hard. I do cardio 4 days and lift 4 days. I am taking 250g of protein and i am 213 right now. But here is the kicker i dont see a change in my weight. I so see cahnges in my body and I am getting stronger. I am happy with that but I thought will lose some fat weight.

[Izmanv]

Originally Posted by sunnyalamgir

I started janurary 1st and started hitting the gym hard. I do cardio 4 days and lift 4 days. I am taking 250g of protein and i am 213 right now. But here is the kicker i dont see a change in my weight. I so see cahnges in my body and I am getting stronger. I am happy with that but I thought will lose some fat weight.

You see changes in your body? What kind of changes? I'm assuming good ones, just curious what you mean exactly.

It could be that your level of fat burning and muscle gain are pretty equal. You're burning fat and gaining muscle so that your net weight change is near zero.

Keep close body measurements, and try regular body composition testing if you can. Use those as an indicator of whether or not you're on track. You'll be able to adjust more accurately.

[BackInAction]

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nice tummy tattoo!!!

[sunnyalamgir]

i see my tris quads getting bigger and stomach is getting smaller.

[PinkPunk2012]

What's up everyone, late entry here, really excited about all this.
Had a quick question for the admin. or Muscletech rep or anyone who may already know.
I bought my MuscleTech supplements prior to filling out my entry form, but I still bought them under my account, so the question is am I still legitimate or should I order some more before the 12th deadline?
Any help is appreciated.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! Let's start stacking some weight!

[thepackleader]

Originally Posted by sunnyalamgir

I started janurary 1st and started hitting the gym hard. I do cardio 4 days and lift 4 days. I am taking 250g of protein and i am 213 right now. But here is the kicker i dont see a change in my weight. I so see cahnges in my body and I am getting stronger. I am happy with that but I thought will lose some fat weight.

I like to use bodyfat % better than actual weight. It is a better reflection of how much fat you are losing. If you are seeing some positives, I think you are doing something right

[Alex-Kane]

Originally Posted by adh009

Stacking them would probably be creatine overkill, if you do it I'd suggest cutting the serving size in half for at least one or both otherwise you'll probably pass it through your urine.

I figured as much. I opted to stay with Halo. Stuff really sends a chilling effect through your system. Thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by ChiseledLikeIce

What's everybodies favorite NitroTech flavor? I have Triple Chocolate and it's absolutely to die for. I'll be ordering another tub off bb.com very soon. It's the first protein powder I've tastes that I can't actually wait to drink another.

I tried a free sample of the triple chocolate and I liked it, and it tasted as its flavored, but I found it to be to thick. Maybe it's just me. I'm a little biased since I prefer fruit flavors. The strawberry flavor is great and a coworker standing five feet away from me while I was drinking it said: "Man, I can feel the strawberry from here!"

[rescuemadden]

Originally Posted by specialkr

I finnished in the top 10 last contest. Not good enough for me so I decided to get fat and try it again. This year I need to finnish bigger with more cuts so we'll see what happens.

YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN 2nd last year easily! Just my opinion.....


Again just my two cents!

Todd

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by Alex-Kane

I've been using Halo for week now and am debating what to add to my next order. If I'm using Halo, would Cell-Tech be better saved for later, after my bottle of Halo is done. I saw someone on this forum mix both together. Is that even wise?

Mr. Hydrazide here, yo! I believe you could mix the entire MuscleTech supplement line of products in a giant shaker bottle and not hurt yourself.

Ephedrine got my attention, but I'm definitely a multi-supplement abuser.

Even with double, triple, quadruple stims there's nothing that will harm the average (read healthy) man or woman in these or any supps. I mean, no one here has ever had seven cups of coffee in a day? I'm the only person to ever do a double shift?

In other news, NitroTech Cookies & Cream is the muthaf@#$in BOMB! I'm going to marry this protein powder.

[Alex-Kane]

Originally Posted by curt_james

Even with double, triple, quadruple stims there's nothing that will harm the average (read healthy) man or woman in these or any supps. I mean, no one here has ever had seven cups of coffee in a day? I'm the only person to ever do a double shift?

In other news, NitroTech Cookies & Cream is the muthaf@#$in BOMB! I'm going to marry this protein powder.

I've done an entire morning shift, stayed up all day to do errands, only to return that night to do inventory - all powered by 5 energy drinks throughout the day. It's more energy that any human should ever harness! Haha!

As regards to Cookies & Creams, I just ordered that flavor for myself. Nitro-tech flavors aren't as varied as ON, so vanilla (yuk), chocolate (not a big fan) were out of the game. I liked the strawberry flavors, but ON had an awesome Cookies & Cream Casein, so I figured try it here as well. Now I'm more excited to get my package!

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by Alex-Kane

I've done an entire morning shift, stayed up all day to do errands, only to return that night to do inventory - all powered by 5 energy drinks throughout the day. It's more energy that any human should ever harness! Haha!

As regards to Cookies & Creams, I just ordered that flavor for myself. Nitro-tech flavors aren't as varied as ON, so vanilla (yuk), chocolate (not a big fan) were out of the game. I liked the strawberry flavors, but ON had an awesome Cookies & Cream Casein, so I figured try it here as well. Now I'm more excited to get my package!

lmao on "more energy."

I've had ON's casein. Great stuff. Like a milkshake if you use less milk. Gets super thick.

I like NitroTech's Cookies & Cream better than the Chocolate. And I'll be ordering some more of MT's protein powder before the 12th.

(You have me sweating a DQ over the Hydrazide alone action. )

[hruska]

To the best of my knowledge, I have completed everything to enter. I bought my MucleTech online, I created my BodySpace account with pics and I have filled out the entry form.
How do I know that I am officially in the contest?
Thanks
-Bob

[tattoo721]

Originally Posted by hruska

To the best of my knowledge, I have completed everything to enter. I bought my MucleTech online, I created my BodySpace account with pics and I have filled out the entry form.
How do I know that I am officially in the contest?
Thanks
-Bob

go back and try to register again and if it will not let you submit then your already in.

[goal245]

Just joined Body Space today for the transformation challenge. Ill post picks as soon as I get a newspaper for the Before shots.

[midnightbluegli]

updated pictures with actual newspaper

[roosed]

I'm hoping maybe there's room in this contest for a big guy who is working on getting to normal instead of the other way around!

ENJOY!

[rensotamez]

I have been lifting weights since the age of fourteen. I was not always the strongest or biggest, but I was athletic. I was able to play almost any sport well. I was a big football, soccer, basketball, and baseball fan earily on in my life. I was introduced to weightlifting through the football program. After that first day in the weight room I did not feel at home any where else in the school. I joined a local gym my senior year in high school and I have been lifting weights ever since. I love lifting big and bust my ass in the gym. Most people do not understand why I love going to the gym so much and the will never understand. If I don't go to the gym I feel that did not serve the need that my body feels to lift. I have a schedule and have been following that lifting schedule non stop for four years. I train no matter what. The main issue that I am facing as I am growing older is that most can not see my progress because they can not watch me work out. I want to put together the total package. That is why I have enter the contest. I need the money, but I also need to accomplish something in the bodybuilding aspect of my life. I want to get rid of the bulky thick look and get contest ready. I have never want to enter a contest. The money in this case is the great motivator along with wanting to see what is under all the fat that I carry under my body.

[rensotamez]

before pictures with the paper

[rensotamez]

Few more pics

[sdilly22]

ok so there are 439 members in the bodygroup does that mean that there are only 439 people in the comp??

[OldManSkinny]

Originally Posted by curt_james

Even with double, triple, quadruple stims there's nothing that will harm the average (read healthy) man or woman in these or any supps.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that. A couple of years ago I was taking quite a big stack of supps. When I went in for an annual exam, the Dr. said my blood tests showed an elevated liver function. That my liver had already been damaged and that I needed to stop what was causing the problem. He sent me to a specialist who took me off all supps except whey protein, BCAAs, and Glutamine. Then he let me start back on a new one each month, testing my blood each time. I was fine through the creatine product, the testosterone booster, and the workout booster. But when I added the fat burner it crashed again. The doc said that these supps can be just fine individually, but sometimes the way they combine in our systems cause problems. And that sometimes taking them over a short cycle will be fine, but over an extended time will trigger a negative reaction.

That said, I have found the GOOD combination--what my system will allow. And I'm quite grateful for the advantages that supplementation can give me in my bodybuilding goals. Seven different supps every day is still a pretty big stack!

[IronCharles]

Originally Posted by sdilly22

ok so there are 439 members in the bodygroup does that mean that there are only 439 people in the comp??

Doesn't mean that at all. There may be hundreds of lurkers who are waiting till the end to post everything.

I believe I read that like 1700 people entered last year, but only 77 posted both before and after pics for consideration. Who knows? All you can do is do the best you can and hope that it is better than the competition!

[Holly854]

Below is cut and paste information from the official rules. But, I just wanted to put it out there that the tranformation essay IMO should be written after your at least 12 week program. Letting them know how the MuscelTech products have worked for you and helped you along in the process, and how the transformation has affected your life, your health, the lives of your children/family/parents/dog etc.
Did your new appearance give you the confidence to get a new/better job. Do you want to have a future as a amateur or professional bodybuilder. Did the transformation change your health to the point where you are no longer on really bad medicines. Do you swell with pride when your kid looks up at you as strong and healthy.

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

Official Body group for this contest http://groups.bodybuilding.com/2009_...transformation

Current number of competitors that are members 440 wow


d. Transformation Campaign: Follow a diet and exercise plan and use the MuscleTech? supplement as directed. The transformation campaign must last at least twelve (12) weeks. The Sponsor recommends that you consult your doctor before beginning any diet and exercise program.

e. After Pictures: Have someone take pictures of you at the end of your transformation campaign (the "After Pictures"). The After Pictures must comply with the requirements set forth in the Requirements for Pictures Section below.

f. Essay: Write an essay describing what impact the transformation campaign had on your life (the "Essay"). The essay must be truthful, be entirely your own work, and must not have been previously published. Essays may not exceed two-hundred and fifty (250) words.

g. Complete Your Entry: Visit the Website and submit your Essay and After Pictures. Entries must be completed by 11:59:59 p.m. ET on May 7, 2009.

Any attempted participation in any manner other than as expressly stated in these Official Rules is void and photos/essay submitted via such improper means will NOT be accepted. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. There is a limit of one (1) entry per person.

6. Submission Of Entries:

By submitting an entry, you represent the following:

(a) your Essay is your original work; (b) your Essay is true and accurately reflects your honest opinion of, and experience with, the transformation campaign and MuscleTech? supplements; (c) your Before and After Pictures are accurate depictions of yourself; (d) neither the Before nor After Pictures have been retouched, altered, and/or distorted in any way whatsoever; (e) no mock-up or other device, special camera, or other techniques were used to distort or otherwise misrepresent your appearance in the Before or After Pictures; (f) the differences seen in the Before and After Pictures are attributable solely to diet and exercise; and (g) the Pictures do not violate the trademark, copyright, intellectual property or other rights of any third party.