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

[sdilly22]

Originally Posted by TRANSMIGRATION

nice work trans, I love the competition we started about the same weight same height everything... its going to come down to the wire!!

[sdilly22]

Originally Posted by rubenramos2

Thanks Trans, the front looks even better, as for the bottom half...let's just say I am pleasantly surprised.





You're doing good, my only suggestion would be to slow down. You are doing way too much!!!!




You too Trans. Look at how far we've come in such a short time. If the contest ended today, we'd all be winners in my book. (Sorry that doesn't pay much) Good job guys!

Oh, I forgot to mention the pic I just posted....It's 2 weeks old. No notches for me to step up, I've had it on the top notch to begin with. Good luck guys, you're gonna need it.

did you say i need to up the cardio??? ok will do :P thanks for all the support. You all motivate me and without the forum im sure i'd be way behind where im at now. thanks to all. Dont give up you can see the light at the end of the tunnel only a month away!!

[TRANSMIGRATION]

Originally Posted by sdilly22

nice work trans, I love the competition we started about the same weight same height everything... its going to come down to the wire!!

I'm doing a carb free weekend just to catch up with you (No Joke). Steaks, Prok Chops, and Chicken.

[IronCharles]

Originally Posted by rubenramos2

Here's a pic for you guys to critique.

Nice! Maybe I need to dust off my Cross Bow (fake Bowflex) !

Originally Posted by sdilly22

i told trans i wouldnt post any pics til the second but i got bored last night and took a quicky in the mirror any suggestions for the last month??

I think you need to modify your diet! I recommend pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Seriously, you are doing awesome, killer abs!

Originally Posted by TRANSMIGRATION

..pics..

You've come a long way, man... you will be hard to beat!

I do not envy the MT/BB.com judges, their task will be really difficult! So many amazing transformations happening! Whoever wins will have really earned it! Keep it up, guys and gals!

[sdilly22]

Originally Posted by IronCharles

Nice! Maybe I need to dust off my Cross Bow (fake Bowflex) !

I think you need to modify your diet! I recommend pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Seriously, you are doing awesome, killer abs!

You've come a long way, man... you will be hard to beat!

I do not envy the MT/BB.com judges, their task will be really difficult! So many amazing transformations happening! Whoever wins will have really earned it! Keep it up, guys and gals!

thanks your looking awesome to, i cant wait to see the finish...

[sdilly22]

Originally Posted by TRANSMIGRATION

I'm doing a carb free weekend just to catch up with you (No Joke). Steaks, Prok Chops, and Chicken.

lol i dont think your behind at all but ok. Let the games begin!!

[Capttoga]

Originally Posted by Alex-Kane

I eat three plain rice cakes after my workouts. Although the caramel kinds sounds nice, I prefer the apple cinnamon kind myself. I use rice cakes for post-workouts and I can definitely tell the difference in an hour or two as I don't feel sluggish for the rest of the day.

As far as using Metamucil, I've tried it and it works. I drink three protein shakes throughout the day between meals and since I'm constantly on the go, those shakes don't keep me full for long. For the past week I've been adding a serving of Metamucil (sugar-free) into my shakes and it has definitely crushed my snacking habits. I back Old Man Skinny on this one and highly recommend it... from experience.

Try a fat free pudding with a crumbled rice cake, it has a great taste and is filling.

[rubenramos2]

Originally Posted by IronCharles

Nice! Maybe I need to dust off my Cross Bow (fake Bowflex) !

Wouldn't hurt, I saw the Cross Bow in one of your background pix. Whatever it takes man!

[Timmytim97]

Crazy tansformation job bwestgat! That def gave me some motivation.

[djdannycosmo]

I feel I am not quite as cut up as some of you guys but I am starting to get the hang of dieting and working out a little bit more now. Yes, I know I need to start tanning.

Right now I am doing cardio on a empty stomach, in the morning and two bodyparts at night!

Also, I love when you guys post your music selections Right now I am really big on Progressive Trance : Christopher Lawrence is the man! , Disturbed, All That Remains, and Korn and Linkin Park.

[andyhilker]

I have a delema....

I am piggybacking this contest with my my first show on April 18th. Conveinient enough right? Here in lies the problem, My Before pics where taken in my house. I would prefer to take my after pics the day of my show, at my (hopefull) peak condition. The problem is this, the contest is out of town, and I'll be staying on a hotel for the two nights before "contest/picture day". I feel if I take the pics two days before, I'm may not be at my peak. Moreover, if I take the pics after, I'll have pigged out after the show is done.
Unfourtunatley, I took the befroe pics in front of a green wall. Whats the chance of a the same color green being at a Holiday inn express? Ansew: Slim to None.

Any suggestion appreciated, even if I am screwed...

Andy

And No, I haven't posted any "progress pics". Feelin a bit superstitious.

[speca1k]

Originally Posted by andyhilker

I have a delema....

I am piggybacking this contest with my my first show on April 18th. Conveinient enough right? Here in lies the problem, My Before pics where taken in my house. I would prefer to take my after pics the day of my show, at my (hopefull) peak condition. The problem is this, the contest is out of town, and I'll be staying on a hotel for the two nights before "contest/picture day". I feel if I take the pics two days before, I'm may not be at my peak. Moreover, if I take the pics after, I'll have pigged out after the show is done.
Unfourtunatley, I took the befroe pics in front of a green wall. Whats the chance of a the same color green being at a Holiday inn express? Ansew: Slim to None.

Any suggestion appreciated, even if I am screwed...

Andy

And No, I haven't posted any "progress pics". Feelin a bit superstitious.

Buy a green colored sheet and put it up in the background...instant green wall

[IronCharles]

Originally Posted by andyhilker

I have a delema....

I am piggybacking this contest with my my first show on April 18th. Conveinient enough right? Here in lies the problem, My Before pics where taken in my house. I would prefer to take my after pics the day of my show, at my (hopefull) peak condition. The problem is this, the contest is out of town, and I'll be staying on a hotel for the two nights before "contest/picture day". I feel if I take the pics two days before, I'm may not be at my peak. Moreover, if I take the pics after, I'll have pigged out after the show is done.
Unfourtunatley, I took the befroe pics in front of a green wall. Whats the chance of a the same color green being at a Holiday inn express? Ansew: Slim to None.

Any suggestion appreciated, even if I am screwed...

Andy

And No, I haven't posted any "progress pics". Feelin a bit superstitious.

Question.... is "pigging out after the show is done" worth 25 thousand dollars to you? You could wait a day or 2......

....or, just make sure you have the daily national paper with you and get pics in your hotel room. Some of the folks from last year's contest did not have the same exact background, yet still finished in the money. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/08mu...st_results.htm

I think if your progress is excellent, they will overlook minor details like background, and skin coloring, etc. But make sure you have the national paper!

Djdannycosmo, nice work! Keep hittin' it bro!

[oceanblue149]

Hi All,

Hope you dont mind but I have silently been following along your forum since I entered the sister contest also presented by Bodyspace through HYDROXYCUT MAX! and just wanted to share the good news . . . I finally finished my transformation!!! I just posted my essay and pictures in our forum.

I also wanted to share with all of you because I was often motivated, inspired and brought to tears with your sense of humor. Even though I have my favorites (im not telling so dont ask!) I wish you all good luck and look forward to seeing your final essays and pictures and most of all at the final photo shoot for winners . . . your contest has a slightly larger cash prize so I expect a free drink on the winner if I win; lol!

FINISH STRONG!

LENGTH OF TRANSFORMATION: 11 WEEKS

LOST:

27 pounds
8.5% Body Fat
3 Dress Sizes; from a size 10 to a size 4
9 inches off my Waist
3 inches off my Hips
2 inches off my Chest
1 inch off my Arms
1 and a half inches off my Thighs
1 half inch off my Calves

Here are just some of my pictures. If you want to see all of them check out my bodyspace page:

[TRANSMIGRATION]

Originally Posted by oceanblue149

Hi All,

Hope you dont mind but I have silently been following along your forum since I entered the sister contest also presented by Bodyspace through HYDROXYCUT MAX! and just wanted to share the good news . . . I finally finished my transformation!!! I just posted my essay and pictures in our forum.

I also wanted to share with all of you because I was often motivated, inspired and brought to tears with your sense of humor. Even though I have my favorites (im not telling so dont ask!) I wish you all good luck and look forward to seeing your final essays and pictures and most of all at the final photo shoot for winners . . . your contest has a slightly larger cash prize so I expect a free drink on the winner if I win; lol!

FINISH STRONG!

LENGTH OF TRANSFORMATION: 11 WEEKS

LOST:

27 pounds
8.5% Body Fat
3 Dress Sizes; from a size 10 to a size 4
9 inches off my Waist
3 inches off my Hips
2 inches off my Chest
1 inch off my Arms
1 and a half inches off my Thighs
1 half inch off my Calves

Here are just some of my pictures. If you want to see all of them check out my bodyspace page:

Very very very nice. Now the next hardest part begins - waiting to find out if you win!!

[IronCharles]

Excellent job, Sarah! You've been an inspiration to everyone, including my wife. Good luck to you in both Hydroxycut contests!

[rescuemadden]

Originally Posted by oceanblue149

Hi All,

Hope you dont mind but I have silently been following along your forum since I entered the sister contest also presented by Bodyspace through HYDROXYCUT MAX! and just wanted to share the good news . . . I finally finished my transformation!!! I just posted my essay and pictures in our forum.

I also wanted to share with all of you because I was often motivated, inspired and brought to tears with your sense of humor. Even though I have my favorites (im not telling so dont ask!) I wish you all good luck and look forward to seeing your final essays and pictures and most of all at the final photo shoot for winners . . . your contest has a slightly larger cash prize so I expect a free drink on the winner if I win; lol!

FINISH STRONG!

LENGTH OF TRANSFORMATION: 11 WEEKS

LOST:

27 pounds
8.5% Body Fat
3 Dress Sizes; from a size 10 to a size 4
9 inches off my Waist
3 inches off my Hips
2 inches off my Chest
1 inch off my Arms
1 and a half inches off my Thighs
1 half inch off my Calves

Here are just some of my pictures. If you want to see all of them check out my bodyspace page:

Great job! I'm sure you will place in your contest! The gal I'm training plans on winning! Your gonna sheet your pants when you see her!

[andyhilker]

Originally Posted by speca1k

Buy a green colored sheet and put it up in the background...instant green wall

Thats a great idea... Especially since I just happen to have a set a sheets a similar color, thanks.

I think I will take pics at home before I leave, and then take them before the show, and compare to see what looks better.

[FitnessPeanut]

Originally Posted by oceanblue149

Hi All,

Hope you dont mind but I have silently been following along your forum since I entered the sister contest also presented by Bodyspace through HYDROXYCUT MAX! and just wanted to share the good news . . . I finally finished my transformation!!! I just posted my essay and pictures in our forum.

I also wanted to share with all of you because I was often motivated, inspired and brought to tears with your sense of humor. Even though I have my favorites (im not telling so dont ask!) I wish you all good luck and look forward to seeing your final essays and pictures and most of all at the final photo shoot for winners . . . your contest has a slightly larger cash prize so I expect a free drink on the winner if I win; lol!

FINISH STRONG!

LENGTH OF TRANSFORMATION: 11 WEEKS

LOST:

27 pounds
8.5% Body Fat
3 Dress Sizes; from a size 10 to a size 4
9 inches off my Waist
3 inches off my Hips
2 inches off my Chest
1 inch off my Arms
1 and a half inches off my Thighs
1 half inch off my Calves

Here are just some of my pictures. If you want to see all of them check out my bodyspace page:

AWESOME JOB!! If anyone wants to see an amazing transformation, check out her Bodyspace page and take at look at her total transformation over the past few years!! Simply GORGEOUS!!

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by andyhilker

I have a delema....

I am piggybacking this contest with my my first show on April 18th. Conveinient enough right? Here in lies the problem, My Before pics where taken in my house. I would prefer to take my after pics the day of my show, at my (hopefull) peak condition. The problem is this, the contest is out of town, and I'll be staying on a hotel for the two nights before "contest/picture day". I feel if I take the pics two days before, I'm may not be at my peak. Moreover, if I take the pics after, I'll have pigged out after the show is done.
Unfourtunatley, I took the befroe pics in front of a green wall. Whats the chance of a the same color green being at a Holiday inn express? Ansew: Slim to None.

Any suggestion appreciated, even if I am screwed...

Andy

And No, I haven't posted any "progress pics". Feelin a bit superstitious.

My suggestion: Don't sweat it.

I'd say any solid color of wall will do, Andy.

If you're DQ'ed for having egg shell instead of sea green as your background then there's just something WRONG with this world and we're all most certainly DOOMED!

Good luck with your contest and with the MuscleTech/BodySpace promotion, too.

Originally Posted by andyhilker

I think I will take pics at home before I leave, and then take them before the show, and compare to see what looks better.

Excellent idea. Better to have choices than to find out your pictures all suck.

[curt_james]

Originally Posted by FitnessPeanut

AWESOME JOB!! If anyone wants to see an amazing transformation, check out her Bodyspace page and take at look at her total transformation over the past few years!! Simply GORGEOUS!!

X2, FP.

And how's your transformation going? Have a great weekend!

[andyhilker]

Originally Posted by curt_james

My suggestion: Don't sweat it.

I'd say any solid color of wall will do, Andy.

If you're DQ'ed for having egg shell instead of sea green as your background then there's just something WRONG with this world and we're all most certainly DOOMED!

Good luck with your contest and with the MuscleTech/BodySpace promotion, too.




Excellent idea. Better to have choices than to find out your pictures all suck.

Either way, I've totally changed and have accomplished new things in life.

Trying not to sweat it too much

[thepackleader]

Full speed ahead. My grandparents loaned me the money to get my shoes today. Went to a great place (Gallagher Fitness Resource) to get them. People knew what they were talking about and were patient with me to find what worked the absolute best for me. So 150% on the cardio again. Here I come. I feel much better now. Just gonna have to bust my arse even harder now for the weaker cardio I was doing for a few days.

BTW, great transformations for those of you posting pics today. It makes me feel great to be in a class with such hard working people sticking it out! This ain't easy, but damn don't it feel good to look better!?

[rescuemadden]

Originally Posted by FitnessPeanut

AWESOME JOB!! If anyone wants to see an amazing transformation, check out her Bodyspace page and take at look at her total transformation over the past few years!! Simply GORGEOUS!!

I know, amazing from the fat girl in 2004....almost unbelievable.....even looks like someone else in the pics! Thats persistence! wonderful transformations over those 5 years.....then she went from skinny back to fat again.....go figure! I think she must have been pregnant in the last year for sure...because why go backwards after all that hard work for 5 years!

Your posting a lot FitnessPeanut! As curt asked before, how is your transformation going? What a great and amazing thing if you could follow in her footsteps and do the same! Don't get discouraged if your weight doesn't come off as quick as hers. It looks like she lost 200 pounds in 2 years! Keep working hard and maybe you can do the same!

She certainly posted a lot of pictures all over the boards....hope she places!

[rescuemadden]

Originally Posted by thepackleader

Full speed ahead. My grandparents loaned me the money to get my shoes today. Went to a great place (Gallagher Fitness Resource) to get them. People knew what they were talking about and were patient with me to find what worked the absolute best for me. So 150% on the cardio again. Here I come. I feel much better now. Just gonna have to bust my arse even harder now for the weaker cardio I was doing for a few days.

BTW, great transformations for those of you posting pics today. It makes me feel great to be in a class with such hard working people sticking it out! This ain't easy, but damn don't it feel good to look better!?

Pack....your doing a damn good job yourself.......and by the way....YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE HARD WORKERS BRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Todd

[TheTMan]

Originally Posted by andyhilker

Thats a great idea... Especially since I just happen to have a set a sheets a similar color, thanks.

I think I will take pics at home before I leave, and then take them before the show, and compare to see what looks better.

I don't think it will matter too much....and I only say that because it seems like some of the winning contestants from last year had different backgrounds and a different pair of shorts on....correct?

[oceanblue149]

Originally Posted by rescuemadden

Great job! I'm sure you will place in your contest! The gal I'm training plans on winning! Your gonna sheet your pants when you see her!

thank you! But, i wont put on my diaper just yet until i see her pics . . . lol!

[FitnessPeanut]

Originally Posted by curt_james

X2, FP.

And how's your transformation going? Have a great weekend!

Hey!

I fell behind..blah blah..that is over with...hard lesson learned. I am back in action and more dedicated than I have ever been. I am going to make the best of the last 6 weeks and see how much I can change. Even if I still have a ways to go, it will probably be the fittest I have ever been!!

[FitnessPeanut]

Originally Posted by rescuemadden

I know, amazing from the fat girl in 2004....almost unbelievable.....even looks like someone else in the pics! Thats persistence! wonderful transformations over those 5 years.....then she went from skinny back to fat again.....go figure! I think she must have been pregnant in the last year for sure...because why go backwards after all that hard work for 5 years!

Your posting a lot FitnessPeanut! As curt asked before, how is your transformation going? What a great and amazing thing if you could follow in her footsteps and do the same! Don't get discouraged if your weight doesn't come off as quick as hers. It looks like she lost 200 pounds in 2 years! Keep working hard and maybe you can do the same!

She certainly posted a lot of pictures all over the boards....hope she places!

Hey! I forgot how much this site keeps me on track so I figured I better stay involved!

Tranformation is going. As I said to Curt, I am behind but I am not going to let that stop me. I still have 6 weeks to make some serious changes whether I place or not. I have lost almost 40lbs since 2007 so I can't complain! I have about 25 more to go until my goal. I have NEVER been lighter than I am now so anything is a plus!

If someone has the healthy secret to reach that in 6-8 weeks...please share!

[sdilly22]

Originally Posted by oceanblue149

Hi All,

Hope you dont mind but I have silently been following along your forum since I entered the sister contest also presented by Bodyspace through HYDROXYCUT MAX! and just wanted to share the good news . . . I finally finished my transformation!!! I just posted my essay and pictures in our forum.

I also wanted to share with all of you because I was often motivated, inspired and brought to tears with your sense of humor. Even though I have my favorites (im not telling so dont ask!) I wish you all good luck and look forward to seeing your final essays and pictures and most of all at the final photo shoot for winners . . . your contest has a slightly larger cash prize so I expect a free drink on the winner if I win; lol!

FINISH STRONG!

LENGTH OF TRANSFORMATION: 11 WEEKS

LOST:

27 pounds
8.5% Body Fat
3 Dress Sizes; from a size 10 to a size 4
9 inches off my Waist
3 inches off my Hips
2 inches off my Chest
1 inch off my Arms
1 and a half inches off my Thighs
1 half inch off my Calves

Here are just some of my pictures. If you want to see all of them check out my bodyspace page:

nice work!