POST CONTEST PAGE The 2nd Annual MuscleTech $50,000 Transformation

rescuemadden · 05-07-2009, 11:50 PM

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

Lets open this for discussion about the contest that is closed!

IronCharles · 05-08-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rescuemadden

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

Lets open this for discussion about the contest that is closed!

Good idea, Todd!

So, who are your favorites to win or place?

thepackleader · 05-08-2009, 01:58 AM

I think there was a lot of good work. The most dramatic that I could find honestly was Izman. As far as anyone else, I have no idea what the judges are looking for. Hopefully they will go with a variety of starting and finishing points. I see that Ericglo didn't finish. That makes me sad. As I said I would finish, but the front is still terrible. I am going to do another 12 weeks. Hoping to stay at a constant 1.5-2lb loss per week and lose another 20-25lbs. Maybe less if I can gain a little more muscle.

With that many entries I was hoping there would have been more finishers. Sdilly did a fine job. I saw some other serious shredders there. Since there was no announcement of a cancellation I'm hoping they are still doing the prizes. Whomever they pick will have done some serious work and it would be nice if they got something for it. I just personally liked the recognition from people who could see I worked my azz off even if I didn't do as well as many others.

Anyway, thanks for starting this thread.

kevinvu34 · 05-08-2009, 02:05 AM

so, when are they going to announce winners?

IronCharles · 05-08-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinvu34

so, when are they going to announce winners?

On or about June 25th, they say. Long time to wait! Especially for those top contenders!

I think you put on some good mass, dude.... what size are those monster arms? Look as big as my thighs, or bigger!

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Originally Posted by thepackleader

I think there was a lot of good work. The most dramatic that I could find honestly was Izman. As far as anyone else, I have no idea what the judges are looking for. Hopefully they will go with a variety of starting and finishing points. I see that Ericglo didn't finish. That makes me sad. As I said I would finish, but the front is still terrible. I am going to do another 12 weeks. Hoping to stay at a constant 1.5-2lb loss per week and lose another 20-25lbs. Maybe less if I can gain a little more muscle.

With that many entries I was hoping there would have been more finishers. Sdilly did a fine job. I saw some other serious shredders there. Since there was no announcement of a cancellation I'm hoping they are still doing the prizes. Whomever they pick will have done some serious work and it would be nice if they got something for it. I just personally liked the recognition from people who could see I worked my azz off even if I didn't do as well as many others.

Anyway, thanks for starting this thread.

Yes, too bad about ericglo, he did so well the first couple of months. I agree about Izmanv, and sdilly22, those guys were impressive, for sure. Have to add graffalanamous to that, he lost what, 80 pounds? And it's amazing how well his stomach skin bounced back! Must be his young age!

I hope you do keep on going another 12 weeks, and beyond, pack. Certainly no reason to stop now! I'm sure some will drop off the map, and go back to their old, unhealthy lifestyles. I don't think you will be one of them!

kevinvu34 · 05-08-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCharles

On or about June 25th, they say. Long time to wait! Especially for those top contenders!

I think you put on some good mass, dude.... what size are those monster arms? Look as big as my thighs, or bigger!

19.5 cold, 21 with full tri and bi pump...

ironjim53113 · 05-08-2009, 07:52 AM

kevin do you do anything special for your arms when working out?

sdilly22 · 05-08-2009, 08:02 AM

hey guys, just found the new thread, good idea. i see the top 10 discussion has already started.

sdilly22 · 05-08-2009, 08:11 AM

i hope everyone can find the thread i had to go to maddens page to find it, that link charles put up in the bodyblog thing wouldnt connect me to it.

kenwoodjens1 · 05-08-2009, 09:22 AM

Can I join? LOLLLLLLL

thepackleader · 05-08-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCharles

Yes, too bad about ericglo, he did so well the first couple of months. I agree about Izmanv, and sdilly22, those guys were impressive, for sure. Have to add graffalanamous to that, he lost what, 80 pounds? And it's amazing how well his stomach skin bounced back! Must be his young age!

I hope you do keep on going another 12 weeks, and beyond, pack. Certainly no reason to stop now! I'm sure some will drop off the map, and go back to their old, unhealthy lifestyles. I don't think you will be one of them!

graff certainly did great as well! Thanks for the confidence

Wish my skin bounced back that well. I think mine is a little slower, but I think it will get there. It is starting to catch up. You did a nice job getting rid of the fat and gaining muscle. You and Holly made a great team. That had to be fun to do it together.

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i hope everyone can find the thread i had to go to maddens page to find it, that link charles put up in the bodyblog thing wouldnt connect me to it.

I got to it fine from there. Just copy and pasted the link.

kenwoodjens1 · 05-08-2009, 09:47 AM

Did any one ever counted how many ended up?

Also have you guy's noticed a lot had a heck more words then 250?

kenwoodjens1 · 05-08-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rescuemadden

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

Lets open this for discussion about the contest that is closed!

Tod thank you

flynn23 · 05-08-2009, 10:07 AM

Ahh this is exactly what i was looking for. I felt lost after they closed the thread. haha.

So did everybody enjoy their cheat meal? i know i did. it feels good to be consuming a normal amount of carbs again. I had an amazing workout yesterday after a full day of consuming good carbs

thepackleader · 05-08-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kenwoodjens1

Did any one ever counted how many ended up?

Also have you guy's noticed a lot had a heck more words then 250?

Yeah, I noticed. Hopefully that won't disqualify them. I had like 247 words by count. I wanted to say a LOT more myself. I didn't get a chance to check, but it didn't seem like that many for the 1400 or whatever signed up.

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Originally Posted by flynn23

Ahh this is exactly what i was looking for. I felt lost after they closed the thread. haha.

So did everybody enjoy their cheat meal? i know i did. it feels good to be consuming a normal amount of carbs again. I had an amazing workout yesterday after a full day of consuming good carbs

I just did a whole grain waffles with fresh strawberries with splenda mixed in. Nothing big. I did work out the first day I carbed up for pics though. That did feel amazing

Had more energy lifted even heavy than normal. Which none of my strength went down for the contest, but I also didn't get low enough bodyfat yet for that to be effected I think.

kenwoodjens1 · 05-08-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by thepackleader

Yeah, I noticed. Hopefully that won't disqualify them. I had like 247 words by count. I wanted to say a LOT more myself. I didn't get a chance to check, but it didn't seem like that many for the 1400 or whatever signed up.

I just did a whole grain waffles with fresh strawberries with splenda mixed in. Nothing big. I did work out the first day I carbed up for pics though. That did feel amazing

Had more energy lifted even heavy than normal. Which none of my strength went down for the contest, but I also didn't get low enough bodyfat yet for that to be effected I think.

I hate to say it rules are rules, they disq. people for not using the right paiper
why would they bend the rules for people who brake other rules?

IronCharles · 05-08-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by flynn23

Ahh this is exactly what i was looking for. I felt lost after they closed the thread. haha.

So did everybody enjoy their cheat meal? i know i did. it feels good to be consuming a normal amount of carbs again. I had an amazing workout yesterday after a full day of consuming good carbs

I had a couple of servings of lasagne, back on lean pork and asparagus today. Only difference from diet is, I allowed myself a teaspoon of light butter spread on the veggies. Strength is starting to come back slowly.

TRANSMIGRATION · 05-08-2009, 10:25 AM

What up folks. Thanks for hooking up the link Pack and thanks for starting one Rescue.

Lots and lots of awesome transformations went on. Wish I had pushed a little harder. It was a great learning experience and for sure a life style for me now. I doubt any of us will go back to the old us. It will be interesting to see who sticks with it and who doesn't. I think we should have a picture posting every 3 months or so to keep us honest and on top of our game, what do you all think?

Holly854 · 05-08-2009, 10:26 AM

Just poked my head in here so that I can subscribe to the thread.

The transformations and how people have changed their lives is just amazing. In this down time in the economy this contest gave us all something to look forward to. It inspired me to go to the gym when I would have rather sat in front of my computer. It helped motivate me to push a little harder for more reps and heavier weights.

Now I know I can do it and I hope to continue my progress, but without the jump start this contest offered, I would not be where I am today. Speaking of today, yesterday I slipped and fell in the bottom of our concrete pond on my arse. If I had to injure myself, I glad it happened after the contest. gah. I havent hurt my tail bone in like 10 years. I forget how much it hurts.

IronCharles · 05-08-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kenwoodjens1

I hate to say it rules are rules, they disq. people for not using the right paiper
why would they bend the rules for people who brake other rules?

They bent a lot of rules last year, like same backgrounds, lighting, similar clothing, and such. I'm predicting they will be a little more strict this year, given the quality of the field this time. They will have a lot more to choose from, and I would guess if they call 2 people dead even, then the guy who followed the rules a little better may get the nod in a tiebreaker. Just a guess, I'm not a judge. They could prove me wrong and make it 90 percent marketability, and 10 percent technical too. We'll just have to wait and see.

sdilly22 · 05-08-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by flynn23

Ahh this is exactly what i was looking for. I felt lost after they closed the thread. haha.

So did everybody enjoy their cheat meal? i know i did. it feels good to be consuming a normal amount of carbs again. I had an amazing workout yesterday after a full day of consuming good carbs

i cheated and ate anything i wanted for two days. Now im doing a clean bulk.
Protein is chicken, turkey, steak, and shakes along with oatmeal, rice, and ezekial bread or cereal.

sdilly22 · 05-08-2009, 10:36 AM

that was my first time ever dieting, and this will be my first time ever doing a clean bulk. I was 226 in the befores, 170 in the afters, and im going to try to get back to about 205 but still have abs... thats the goal anyway...

sdilly22 · 05-08-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TRANSMIGRATION

What up folks. Thanks for hooking up the link Pack and thanks for starting one Rescue.

Lots and lots of awesome transformations went on. Wish I had pushed a little harder. It was a great learning experience and for sure a life style for me now. I doubt any of us will go back to the old us. It will be interesting to see who sticks with it and who doesn't. I think we should have a picture posting every 3 months or so to keep us honest and on top of our game, what do you all think?

hey bud i saw you made the transformation of the week good job, i see it already changed and now its oldmanskinny.. forum regulars representing! lol

TRANSMIGRATION · 05-08-2009, 11:27 AM

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hey bud i saw you made the transformation of the week good job, i see it already changed and now its oldmanskinny.. forum regulars representing! lol

It's as if they took mine down. I think he is the over 40 transformation.

auman · 05-08-2009, 11:29 AM

Hey Folks, good luck for the next few months.
I'm going to be taking some time off from the weights. I get my knee scoped next Friday and I'm going to use the recovery time to try and rehab my other injuries. I've got severe tennis elbow in one arm and a mild case in the other, as well as triceps tendonitis, chronic right pec strain, and left shoulder bursitis. This contest took a lot out of me and hopefully I can get back to normal within 5 or 6 weeks. I'm going to have to be extra strict with the diet, and I'll ease back into some cardio as soon as my knee will let me. My hope is that by July I can hit the weights again with the upper and lower body. I could continue to lift now, but nothing is going to heal until I stop, and I don't want any more cortizone shots.
I'll still be active in this thread and look forward to seeing how everyone is doing.
Thanks for creating this thread, Madden.
-Greg.

kenwoodjens1 · 05-08-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCharles

They bent a lot of rules last year, like same backgrounds, lighting, similar clothing, and such. I'm predicting they will be a little more strict this year, given the quality of the field this time. They will have a lot more to choose from, and I would guess if they call 2 people dead even, then the guy who followed the rules a little better may get the nod in a tiebreaker. Just a guess, I'm not a judge. They could prove me wrong and make it 90 percent marketability, and 10 percent technical too. We'll just have to wait and see.

Interesting so why have rules if they MAY have no meaning right? :-)

sdilly22 · 05-08-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TRANSMIGRATION

It's as if they took mine down. I think he is the over 40 transformation.

yeah i was wondering about that, I didnt know if you were up a whole week and i didnt catch it or if they took it down after just a day or two... Maybe so many people from the contest entered that to that they are just knocking out a bunch of people in a row.

flynn23 · 05-08-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TRANSMIGRATION

I think we should have a picture posting every 3 months or so to keep us honest and on top of our game, what do you all think?

man i think this is a great idea!

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Originally Posted by sdilly22

that was my first time ever dieting, and this will be my first time ever doing a clean bulk. I was 226 in the befores, 170 in the afters, and im going to try to get back to about 205 but still have abs... thats the goal anyway...

yea sdilly it was my first time to diet also. I want to start a clean bulk as well but i am terrified to get off my cut diet. carbs scare me now

i think im just gonna ease back into them. I think I had enough last night to tide me over for a while. good luck with you goal man.

On a side note, speaking of last night...a couple of my buddies took me out to grab a beer to celebrate. Needless to say I had 3 beers and was stumbling my way home haha. This diet turned me into a cheap date haha

kevinvu34 · 05-08-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ironjim53113

kevin do you do anything special for your arms when working out?

not really, I just try to as much weight as I can...the only thing that I would consider different is I do arms twice a week when I cut so I can maintain what I go from bulking...

Moving_Forward · 05-08-2009, 12:23 PM

It is great to see the regulars back at it....Thanks for putting this together Madden. Hey does anyone know what happened to TheeForce? I was really looking forward to seeing his transformation.