****Official "OBF" 2010 SPECTACULAR SPRING Contest Thread***

[GettingfitAgain]

So was just showing my wife the before and after pics and my son said "Daddy you have your shirt off" referring to the after pic and I then asked my son "who is that" pointing to the before pic and he said "I dont know".

Hes two

Best complement a dad could get.

[MsTropix]

So was just showing my wife the before and after pics and my son said "Daddy you have your shirt off" referring to the after pic and I then asked my son "who is that" pointing to the before pic and he said "I dont know".

Hes two

Best complement a dad could get.

Oh wow, thats way cool. Kids are honest, so you can take it o the bank that you are a changed man.

[MsTropix]

So was just showing my wife the before and after pics and my son said "Daddy you have your shirt off" referring to the after pic and I then asked my son "who is that" pointing to the before pic and he said "I dont know".

Hes two

Best complement a dad could get.

How about the quote of the month from Oxygen? It's a good one!

"We do not stop exercising because we grow old; we grow old because we stop exercising." Dr Kenneth Cooper

That quote is right on the money too and reminds me of my last visit with my Dr which was entertaining- as usual, lol, and he told me the story of how is mama was always obese, but one day, at age 60 years old- she decided to start walking and the fat fell off in record time. He said pretty soon she was walking everywhere. He also with a giggle says, and now he doesnt know where she is, lol, but no...he said she was on a walk when she died on the sidewalk at age 93.

[rcp197inIZ]

It's been a disastrous week and a half. My daughter was born on the 14th. I've done a very poor job of preparing for it all and my eating plan has been off. My weight is up a little and the 4 mile run I did today felt like a marathon. On the other hand, strength is still going up (Prob cause I gained a few lbs) benched 295 for 2 sets of 6 and 305 for a set of 5. That's a PR for me.

[NorthTexasBB]

Some of you need to get after it, almost reaching that 10 week mark. Time to put the excuses away and just do it! Dont be one of the ones that wishes they stuck to it throughout the whole contest...BE one of the ones that knows they gave it there all.

Dont let the simple temptations push you further away from your goals.


...Sorry had to let that out after seeing all these people have consistently bad weeks the last couple weeks.

[wada]

Howdy ppl..!!
just finished my biggest test for the next 3 years!!! (2 dayer)
Now i am off to the bahamas on a cruise...I won't forget my fellow OBFers bustin their butts...so ima keep the best diet/cardio i can while on vacation for the next 5 days!
KEEP AT IT ..almost there.

[Ninjazn]

Had a great leg workout today, one of my best in a long time. I'm feeling really good about how this contest is going.

[Rozlyn27]

It's been a disastrous week and a half. My daughter was born on the 14th. I've done a very poor job of preparing for it all and my eating plan has been off. My weight is up a little and the 4 mile run I did today felt like a marathon. On the other hand, strength is still going up (Prob cause I gained a few lbs) benched 295 for 2 sets of 6 and 305 for a set of 5. That's a PR for me.

Congrats on your baby girl! I would just be happy you've managed to find time for the gym!

[Free Weight Friedel]

FYI-

I am no longer a MOD. I am now a Rep for Applied Nutraceuticals.

This, in no way, affects the OBF.

[COUNTRYMIKE]

FYI-

I am no longer a MOD. I am now a Rep for Applied Nutraceuticals.

This, in no way, affects the OBF.

So how will this affect the OBF?

[Free Weight Friedel]

So how will this affect the OBF?

More work for you

[MsTropix]

Some of you need to get after it, almost reaching that 10 week mark. Time to put the excuses away and just do it! Dont be one of the ones that wishes they stuck to it throughout the whole contest...BE one of the ones that knows they gave it there all.

Dont let the simple temptations push you further away from your goals.


...Sorry had to let that out after seeing all these people have consistently bad weeks the last couple weeks.

Dont be shy, tell us how you REALLY feel. LOL

[MsTropix]

Please visit my thread and read thread #354. Thanks.

[gymratluke]

Some progress thus far, Im happy, but could be much better...

205lbs


189lbs

[GettingfitAgain]

Some progress thus far, Im happy, but could be much better...

205lbs


189lbs

Nice job luke! Your back looks really muscular!

[andreams1]

Hey everyone! Hope your all had a great week for this competition. I see we lost a few more people

My training was good, went to a couple of fitness classes at the gym. Did my cardio all 5 days and my knee has gotten better so we've been running alot. Started tracking my calories this week and I've been hungry alot more

Still NO candy 24 days! This is some kind of record for me.

And its paid off, down 2 lbs.

[Vytis]

It's been a disastrous week and a half. My daughter was born on the 14th. I've done a very poor job of preparing for it all and my eating plan has been off. My weight is up a little and the 4 mile run I did today felt like a marathon. On the other hand, strength is still going up (Prob cause I gained a few lbs) benched 295 for 2 sets of 6 and 305 for a set of 5. That's a PR for me.

Congratulations - and try to keep things in perspective, you have a new healthy, baby daughter....you'll get back on track soon....

[Spectra360]

You Can Do It!

[wada]

Some updated pics!

and im off to vacation for a few days...lets see how my diet treats me ..ill get soem comparison pics afterwards...keep at it peeps!

[hyacinth30]

Some updated pics!

and im off to vacation for a few days...lets see how my diet treats me ..ill get soem comparison pics afterwards...keep at it peeps!

Looking good Wada!

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Forgot my lunch and Im at work until at least 3. Temptation was EVERYWHERE & smelled so good, but instead I bought two hard boiled eggs and some raspberries. Ill eat more when I get in.

Willpower baby!

[RenegadeUR]

At the beginning of this contest I was damn sure I was gonna get first place. I placed second a time or two before and was sure this was my time to shine, but after see some of the update pictures and seeing the motivation flowin through this thread it doesn't look like it's an easy task! The work is sure cut out for me! Everyone seems highy motivated and there are big changes already! Good job everyone!!

[ShayZ]

FYI-

I am no longer a MOD. I am now a Rep for Applied Nutraceuticals.

This, in no way, affects the OBF.

negged

[NorthTexasBB]

some of you guys are killing it, looking shredded already and still got 10 weeks to go

[MsTropix]

Good morning y'all. What a beautiful sunshining day out there! Im takin my daughter to work, then my sis is taking my mom and I somewhere, so I am excited to get some sun on my skin! Its cheat day, so dinner will be good- whatever it is. But I am having a hard time getting my breakfast down and its only 1/2 whole grain english muffin with 'bout 1 TBS PB on it (part of my cheat, lol) and a protein shake. I have 1/2 shake left and I dont think I can get it down. Thats ok just leaves more room for dinner!

[cawiau]

I am going to be following this couch to 5K running program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

It is a 9 week duration, running 3 times a week... now I just need to do it

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Anyway, not much progress since I am still stuck at 229-230lbs... but throwing it in there.

[cawiau]

some of you guys are killing it, looking shredded already and still got 10 weeks to go

Actually 9 weeks as of tomorrow

Time is just flying by

[cawiau]

Mi Valentine... enjoy your cheat
Let us know what it is

[Husky Bob]

Note:
I used straps today on about 80% of my lifts, including those for biceps. My hands/fingers didn't tire prematurely, so I was able to use more weight and/or get one or two more reps! It's worth a try if you haven't.

Back

Pulldowns: 115x12, 130x12, 130x10, 130x9, 130x7

1 Arm DB row: 50x10, 50x9, 50x9, 50x8

Cable Row: 150x10, 150x9, 150x9, 135x10


Traps

DB Shrug: 65x12, 65x10, 65x10, 65x9

Cable shrug (something new): 90x10, 90x10, 90x10

I'm looking to pull backward at an angle, instead of straight up with the DBs. It takes some getting used to but I wanted to hit a region lower on the traps.


Rear Delts

Bent over Lateral DB raise: 15x12, 15x12, 15x10, 15x10


Biceps

Inc DB curls: 35x12, 35x10, 35x8, 35x9 drop to>>> 25x9

Hammer Curls: 45x7, 40x7, 35x8


Cardio: Ran/Walked 1 1/2 miles around HS track and got some sun while doing it!

[gymratluke]

Nice job luke! Your back looks really muscular!

Thanks bruh...

[brittanyhayden]

Good morning y'all. What a beautiful sunshining day out there! Im takin my daughter to work, then my sis is taking my mom and I somewhere, so I am excited to get some sun on my skin! Its cheat day, so dinner will be good- whatever it is. But I am having a hard time getting my breakfast down and its only 1/2 whole grain english muffin with 'bout 1 TBS PB on it (part of my cheat, lol) and a protein shake. I have 1/2 shake left and I dont think I can get it down. Thats ok just leaves more room for dinner!

Goodness that drink looks delicious! Hope you enjoy your cheat day, im sure it is well deserved!