May 1st Challenge. (Prize!)

[JaiMoney]

The 1st was the last day of entering and you had until the 2nd to have your first post up.

Sorry for the confusion if there was any.

Can we get a list of everybody that's in it, that entered by the 1st and had pics by the 2nd? Just to clear confusion so that everybody doesn't get off track and start arguing about the dates instead of encouraging each other.

[Dominikm]

Ok so week 1 is over and I’ve gone from 92.9kg to 92.4kg so I’m down 0.5kg (so that's 204.38lb to 203.28lb - 1.1lbs down). I'm happy with this as I have stopped my 5x week lifting (down to 3x/week) but started ice skating 3x/week. But I think in the last 2 weeks I’m looking better in the mirror that in weeks I’ve lost more that this

But I have been doing no cardio before this week and 3x/week ice skating for 2 - 2.5hrs at a time is a truck load calories being burnt, the skating is casual but I’m training for ice hockey so it gets fast and hard at times! It might be that I’ve changed things around and my body is just adapting to the new routine. I'm hoping for that 2lbs next week but as long as I do 1lb a week I should hit 180lbs by may and be lean

Got my work xmas work party today and then drink after so I’ll try to get a bit of control in today, I had a bigger breakfast as I’l miss my normal midmorning snack/lunch/dinner but will have lunch from work and my my booze. When I go home I’ll eat but I’ll eat stuff I’ve got at home and not go eat crap.

It will be interesting to see how much of a difference the booze will really make; I wonder how much I’ll drop this week. It seems I’ve found my perfect level to drop ~1lb/week and that’s ~2,150 cals a day with once day cheating @ ~4,000.

I’ll keep you guys posted…

3 weeks to progress pics now

[LveNLrn]

The 1st was the last day of entering and you had until the 2nd to have your first post up.

Sorry for the confusion if there was any.

Oh alright, Thank You for straightening that out for me.

[DHr2009]

ahaha. after 4 days I am already down nearly 5lbs. But only beacuse ive been really really sick all week.

[GregTR]

ahaha. after 4 days I am already down nearly 5lbs. But only beacuse ive been really really sick all week.

Whatever works for you

I'll post weekly updates on Sundays.

[Dominikm]

man I dranks way to much yesterday, when in rome though! work xmas do is only once a year so it's all good.

So now it's gonna be interesting to see how I go next friday on the weigh in, we didn't have real food there it was just snacks, constant snacks and lots of booze n then I came home to flat mates having a bbp so haqve some steak n sasuges.

[Gods_child]

Since i started last monday, I am not going to take pics again til monday.. tring to take one pic each week... But I am down 4 lbs.. which is cool.. had a great week of working out, and cardio, my diet was super clean, I am going to allow myself to cheat once a week.. tomorrow will be my cheat meal. ! GL to everyone..!

[blackberries]

I've been following a pretty strict 40/40/20 diet and doing a lot of cardio I think I dropped 2 lbs. already!

And I agree, it would be cool if you can compile a list of everyone who made the deadline and are in the competition.

[EJ123]

Count me in!

...and so it begins

[jmorris4]

Count me in!

...and so it begins

Have my Pic's up from Day56 of my P90X.So the start of this challange is on
Weight 267 Lbs
Body Fat % 25.5%
Neck 17.5''
Chest 48.75''
Waist 47''
Hips 41''
Biceps 16''
Legs 25.5''
Calves 16.5''
Forearms 12.75''
Goal is for a 6 pack by the end of this contest.Gonna Be brining it.
jmorris4

[jjkid]

I need to go shopping...haven't started my "diet" yet. Will hit the store today!!!

[Gods_child]

Did my stats today... going to post the progressions in my profile but here we go...(along with my goals..)

Waist- 43 - (goal - 36)
Chest- 44 1/2 (goal 42 ish, but with mucle no fat)
legs- 26 1/2 (dont know what my goals are here)
calves - 17 3/4 (goal - 18.5 solid as a rock)
Bi's - 15 1/2 (goal - 17 1/2)

[GregTR]

I'm in way too many challenges. But this one is probably the most important as it fits my timeline just perfect.

Since the start of this challenge (10/23/09 for me) I have dropped 6 lbs and 1.2% in BF. I still have a long way to go though...

[jjkid]

and I still need to go shopping...car was stolen so it is hard to get to the gym and the store...hopefully tomorrow I can get another car...

[cstrand1211]

is it Too late to join in?? cause I'm so ready!

5'2"
172lbs
Pics posted on body space (ill post new more updated pics tomorrow)

[GregTR]

is it Too late to join in?? cause I'm so ready!

5'2"
172lbs
Pics posted on body space (ill post new more updated pics tomorrow)

I'm afraid it's to late for the challenge. Feel free to tag along though. It should not stop you from your goals.

OP, could we get a list of active contestants who are in the actual challenge?

[DHr2009]

Ill post up a confirmed list tonight.

[JaiMoney]

Well I haven't stepped on a scale since the start of this thing. Widsom tooth is still killing me so I haven't been able to get to the gym or eat anything worthwhile. Diet of the weekend was basically soup and noodles (pho) since I couldn't eat anything whole really. But good thing I'm on antibiotics so that meant no beer or alcohol for me at all. Pain seems to be going away slowly, but I'll have to get the pulled eventually which will probably put me back another week for recovery. Boooo urns.

[xelharith]

count me in too

[JaiMoney]

count me in too

Too late if you didn't sign up by the first. There's another thread out there that's still open and goes to March I believe.

[LveNLrn]

and I still need to go shopping...car was stolen so it is hard to get to the gym and the store...hopefully tomorrow I can get another car...

Oo harsh...I hope you didn't have too many valuables inside. Hopefully it can be found.

I know it's difficult to take a bus, if you have access to one, you can always do that or walk to get groceries, I do.

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Weekly update:

Week 2: December 7:

WEIGHT: 120 lbs

BF%: 12.1%

NECK: 12
CHEST: 29.5
WAIST: 24.75
HIP: 33
BICEP: 9
FOREARM: 7.5
WRIST: 5.75
THIGH: 18
CALF: 10.5
ANKLE: 8

I am seeing a somewhat small change in my measurements, and can feel the change, especially for my finger's, rings are sliding. Obliques are starting to slim once more, that is nice in itself. I've started to become a little bit more restrictive with my meal throughout the week once more. I've only ever allowed myself 1-2 free/sugar/eat in moderation days, now I am back to one.

I am pushing my running a little bit more. I've also picked up some 10 lb weights when I do my incline power walking on the tread.

How is everyone else coming along?

[Gods_child]

Oo harsh...I hope you didn't have too many valuables inside. Hopefully it can be found.

I know it's difficult to take a bus, if you have access to one, you can always do that or walk to get groceries, I do.

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Weekly update:

Week 2: December 7:

WEIGHT: 120 lbs

BF%: 12.1%

NECK: 12
CHEST: 29.5
WAIST: 24.75
HIP: 33
BICEP: 9
FOREARM: 7.5
WRIST: 5.75
THIGH: 18
CALF: 10.5
ANKLE: 8

I am seeing a somewhat small change in my measurements, and can feel the change, especially for my finger's, rings are sliding. Obliques are starting to slim once more, that is nice in itself. I've started to become a little bit more restrictive with my meal throughout the week once more. I've only ever allowed myself 1-2 free/sugar/eat in moderation days, now I am back to one.

I am pushing my running a little bit more. I've also picked up some 10 lb weights when I do my incline power walking on the tread.

How is everyone else coming along?

Good Job, keep up the good work..!!!!


I am starting to notice in my shoulders and arms a few veins.. The same progress that happened last time when I got down under 200 2 years ago. Saturday I cheated on my diet.. I usually allow myself to eat bad during UFC fights.. Good think there are only usually 1 fight nights on average a month or so... My workouts have been awesome, feeling really strong, and adding more weight each workout it feels. Stepping up my cardio starting this week. Doing HIIT, and plan on cutting down my caloires by appr 200-300 a day... dropped a few lbs on the scale, but seem to add them back on over the weekend... Oh well If I keep working hard and eating clean, I will see the results on the scale as well..

[LveNLrn]

Good Job, keep up the good work..!!!!


I am starting to notice in my shoulders and arms a few veins.. The same progress that happened last time when I got down under 200 2 years ago. Saturday I cheated on my diet.. I usually allow myself to eat bad during UFC fights.. Good think there are only usually 1 fight nights on average a month or so... My workouts have been awesome, feeling really strong, and adding more weight each workout it feels. Stepping up my cardio starting this week. Doing HIIT, and plan on cutting down my caloires by appr 200-300 a day... dropped a few lbs on the scale, but seem to add them back on over the weekend... Oh well If I keep working hard and eating clean, I will see the results on the scale as well..

Thanks!!

I am guessing from all the pics around here of very ripped men & woman that vein progression to the surface is something that is valued? A free day a month sounds not too shabby, & it was most likely one meal or snacks throughout the evening?

It is most likely just water weight... I'll be rootin for ya!!

[JustinJames]

Sorry for taking so long, had no work today cause of the cold so I've managed to figure out how to post my pics (computer illiterate) I have them all on the progress page with the date on a peice of paper taped to my door. I'm pretty embarassed of those pictures.. thats about the biggest I've gotten in a long time. Just gotta keep away from the beer and I should be alright. Well goodluck I'll post progress once I see some lol.

[Gods_child]

Thanks!!

I am guessing from all the pics around here of very ripped men & woman that vein progression to the surface is something that is valued? A free day a month sounds not too shabby, & it was most likely one meal or snacks throughout the evening?

It is most likely just water weight... I'll be rootin for ya!!

from my understanding veins in certain areas can usually only be seen under a certain % of BF.. I assume it can change for different ppl, but when I first drop alot of weight that was one of the results that I noticed was I could start to see veins starting to pop....

I am sure more and more time I get into the challege I may have to cheat here and there, but I only allow myself cheat meals, instead of cheat days.. lol..those become to fun, and I want to do them more often...

And as far as Fight Nights, If I stay at home at watch them , its usually some wings, and chips... If I go out, its usually wings or Chz burger or something, usually with sweet Iced tea.. not to bad, gotta enjoy eating every so often

Thanks for the Support ~

[GregTR]

Ill post up a confirmed list tonight.

What happened to the confirmed list?

[jjkid]

Still have no car but will go shopping tonight and hit the gym...I guess I'll hit up all the people I use to drive around. You know whats funny is that a lot of my friends give me crap because I will not go out and drink anymore...whats up with that? Like I am doing something so terrible by not drinking and wanting to be healthy!!!

[JustinJames]

Still have no car but will go shopping tonight and hit the gym...I guess I'll hit up all the people I use to drive around. You know whats funny is that a lot of my friends give me crap because I will not go out and drink anymore...whats up with that? Like I am doing something so terrible by not drinking and wanting to be healthy!!!

Lol I know what you mean my friends all peer pressure me for the most part, so I simply don't hang out with those friends as much. Saving a lot of money on top of that also.

[DHr2009]

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Sorry for taking a while, I had to go into the doctors. I really wasn't feeling well..

[LveNLrn]

Still have no car but will go shopping tonight and hit the gym...I guess I'll hit up all the people I use to drive around. You know whats funny is that a lot of my friends give me crap because I will not go out and drink anymore...whats up with that? Like I am doing something so terrible by not drinking and wanting to be healthy!!!

Lol I know what you mean my friends all peer pressure me for the most part, so I simply don't hang out with those friends as much. Saving a lot of money on top of that also.

Because they weren't really the best of friends to begin with....? Anyone can drink with anyone, & sadly maybe you're figuring out that drinking is the only thing you had in common with them.. Plus ppl get a little anxious when someone from *the group* starts going off on their own to better themselves, it kind of shines a bit more light onto their own personal lives.


IDK, just a thought.