**** The Official 2011 Bodybuilding.com/ON $100,000 Transformation Challenge! ****

[jpiercesmites]

its on like muh fyukn donkey kong... MEAT

[jpiercesmites]

its on like muh fyukn donkey kong... MEAT

im gonna win

[meyer23]

just started getting sick as of yesterday....i have a sore throat, headache, shivering even though i am hot...its horrendous

don't think i will be able to workout the rest of the weekend...hopefully i get past this soon

[kingjameskjf]

He seems like he's a great ambassador for the sport. Always seems to maintain a very positive (and energetic) attitude.

You know, he's great to be around. He likes to have fun and joke around and make the gym more then a grueling pain session. I got another couple videos that I'm going to post on my log in a few minutes, one that's hard to hear but he's joking around while lifting 130 lbs DB's and just makes us all laugh.

De-freaking-stroyed my legs tonight. Played a little bit of "King of Squat" with my brother where we alternate sets until someone cries "uncle".
...

hahaha! That sounds like a tortuous game!

[ndyce]

Tomorrow I will be six weeks out from my end date, up till this week I've been going hard and totally motivated! Then this week came around, all four kiddies came down with something~which of course means I think it was passed to me. My energy was completely zapped this week, as hard as I tried, my body was just drained. As much as I didn't want to, I've been instructed to rest until Monday....I know I need the rest, but man it just doesn't seem right not being in the gym. :-)

[wannaBcop]

Yeah kids getting sick is the worst because you know it's inevitable that you're next.

[BlueRev]

Idk ever since keto i have not been sick at all and i use to all the time. My immunity sucked before LOL

Anyways MYOFUSION FTW.

[BlueRev]

So does anyone know how long it takes to officially get signed up... BEcause i signed up and have gotten no confirm email saying i have...

And i really would like to start winning the weekly stuff because im broke and can only afford so much in supplements this month lol

[fsabe]

Welcome and good luck to ya. I'm not familiar with the diet in particular. I might have ran across it at one time, but it isn't ringing a bell with me right now. Link or maybe some details?

Sure....its basically a high protein, moderate fat low carb plan. No gluten, no legumes and no dairy. I love it so far.

Here is a link...

http://paleodietlifestyle.com/

[FemmeFatale28]

Tomorrow I will be six weeks out from my end date, up till this week I've been going hard and totally motivated! Then this week came around, all four kiddies came down with something~which of course means I think it was passed to me. My energy was completely zapped this week, as hard as I tried, my body was just drained. As much as I didn't want to, I've been instructed to rest until Monday....I know I need the rest, but man it just doesn't seem right not being in the gym. :-)

I wasn't sick but I had a minor medical procedure done last friday so I pretty much ate at maintanence this past week and didn't do as much cardio, I didnt want to risk infection so I know how ya feel. I felt like I was robbed of a week :/ but oh well... time to hit it hard again. Just gotta keep on keeping on! Health comes first though!

[tjwoody]

keep strong this weekend people! i can honestly say i lost all the bloat i had as i was first entering this contest and now i hope to see some good progress. got some progress pics should be up sometime today.

did a killer leg workout this morning and some quick, light upper body stuff sorta for my cardio.

looking at my pics i need a darn tan.... lol

[dalrsmith]

keep pushing everyone!

[nicoleannrowe]

So, I checked out this article on bb.com http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/justin6.htm (I haven't been a teenager for a while, but this article came up when I searched for HIIT stuff).

What is everyone's favorite machine for HIIT ? I am thinking that I am gonna give this a try first on the treadmill and then maybe tomorrow try the eliptical?

What do you all suggest?

[srublind]

So, I checked out this article on bb.com http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/justin6.htm (I haven't been a teenager for a while, but this article came up when I searched for HIIT stuff).

What is everyone's favorite machine for HIIT ? I am thinking that I am gonna give this a try first on the treadmill and then maybe tomorrow try the eliptical?

What do you all suggest?

I find it easiest to do indoor HIIT on the bike. It's really hard to get the change of speed necessary on the treadmill. So, ideally...as soon as it is a few degrees warmer...outside I go for the HIIT for runs.

Edit: Haven't tried HIIT on the eliptical; I hate the eliptical. It makes me feel like Forrest Gump trying to break free from his leg braces..haha... I can't stand my feet to feel 'stuck'. lol

[exactd]

So, I checked out this article on bb.com http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/justin6.htm (I haven't been a teenager for a while, but this article came up when I searched for HIIT stuff).

What is everyone's favorite machine for HIIT ? I am thinking that I am gonna give this a try first on the treadmill and then maybe tomorrow try the eliptical?

What do you all suggest?

I like the elliptical for HIIT. It's great to switch it up to HIIT for stubborn fat. (for my body at least) Treadmill can be tricky when you turn down the speed! I've almost fallen off a few times lol Try a few out.

[Simpy]

Sure....its basically a high protein, moderate fat low carb plan. No gluten, no legumes and no dairy. I love it so far.

Here is a link...

http://paleodietlifestyle.com/

I have heard so many say that this is the easiest diet they've ever followed. Do you feel that way?



My 16th day progress pics were taken today. I can see a good amount of change since the 13th of January.

[exactd]

Diet quote!

One half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it. ~Sidney Howard

[kingjameskjf]

So, I checked out this article on bb.com http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/justin6.htm (I haven't been a teenager for a while, but this article came up when I searched for HIIT stuff).

What is everyone's favorite machine for HIIT ? I am thinking that I am gonna give this a try first on the treadmill and then maybe tomorrow try the eliptical?

What do you all suggest?

Elliptical is easy but I find the easiest way for me to do true HIIT and go all out on the high intensity intervals is on a upright bike (granted running sprints outside or something like that would probably be best but my knees can only take so much these days!). I have both at my home in my living room facing the tv to help me make it through the sessions. I really really hate cardio so I have to spice it up to keep it up. I love basketball but I can only do it every once in awhile.


Hope everyone is staying motivated, and remember that cardio without a proper diet is just a wasted pain session.

I have a little over 60 days left. Time to kick up the cardio another notch.
Today I did arms and it went a little something like this:

-Seated DB Curls
supersetted with
-Close Grip Bench Press (I will always hate these)

-Kneeling Overhead Cable Extensions
supersetted with
-BB Preacher Curls
supersetted with
-Cable Rope Pushdowns

-Cable Drag Curls (easily one of my favorites)
supersetted with
-Bench Dips

I tried a new pre workout sample that I got with an order yesterday. MuscleMeds Code Red, Fruit Punch. It wasn't disgusting but it kinda tasted like cough medicine, didnotlike. Didn't really notice anything in the gym from it either.

Tonight I will be doing some stretches and work on my posing.



Yesterday's Nutritional Intake

Calories: 2306 [per program calculations] / 2314 [per my calculations] (My current goal is 2300), perfect!

Fat: 46 (saturated: 15) (My current goal is 51 and low in saturated)

Carbs: 209 (My current goal is 201)
Fiber: 25, perfect range
Sugars (all kinds in everything): 57g, too high for my liking

Protein: 266 (My current goal is 259+)

My cholesterol was good at 287 mg as was potassium at 2833 mg, but Sodium was a bit high at 3414 mg.

Fats: 414 cals for 18% of yesterday's caloric intake
Carbs: 836 cals for 36%
Pro: 1064 for 46%

[will76]

sorry to hear that... i know the feeling. i would have started this challenge sooner, but i got sick the day before NYE and then it lasted for over 2 weeks. I finally am better (with a tiny lingering cough, but not enough to keep me away). Hope you get better soon to get back on track. Glad to see though that you are going strong otherwise!

Tomorrow I will be six weeks out from my end date, up till this week I've been going hard and totally motivated! Then this week came around, all four kiddies came down with something~which of course means I think it was passed to me. My energy was completely zapped this week, as hard as I tried, my body was just drained. As much as I didn't want to, I've been instructed to rest until Monday....I know I need the rest, but man it just doesn't seem right not being in the gym. :-)

[will76]

hey buddy... looks like you re progressing well! good to see. keep up the good work!

Diet quote!

One half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it. ~Sidney Howard

[tjwoody]

i got some progress shots up (in progress shots area) if ne1 cares.

Keep it strong peeps!

[Kilim]

Day 40-41 added in my Journal!
Please come and check it out and tell me what you think here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=130148083

[Brian007]

My macros look pretty much identical to yours. My goal is an average of 2300 every 3 days though to keep my metabolism guessing. So I do 2300, 1900, and then 2700. Getting 250+ carbs on my high day seems to really carry me through to the low day without any problem. Lets me keep up with my high intensity workouts and short rest periods.

Oh yeah, and yesterday I guess you could say was my first cheat day in 27 days. I had sugar free fat free pudding with my ON Casein at night to bring my total just under 3000 which should have my metabolism saying "what the heck is he doing!" Back down to 2300 today.

Elliptical is easy but I find the easiest way for me to do true HIIT and go all out on the high intensity intervals is on a upright bike (granted running sprints outside or something like that would probably be best but my knees can only take so much these days!). I have both at my home in my living room facing the tv to help me make it through the sessions. I really really hate cardio so I have to spice it up to keep it up. I love basketball but I can only do it every once in awhile.


Hope everyone is staying motivated, and remember that cardio without a proper diet is just a wasted pain session.

I have a little over 60 days left. Time to kick up the cardio another notch.
Today I did arms and it went a little something like this:

-Seated DB Curls
supersetted with
-Close Grip Bench Press (I will always hate these)

-Kneeling Overhead Cable Extensions
supersetted with
-BB Preacher Curls
supersetted with
-Cable Rope Pushdowns

-Cable Drag Curls (easily one of my favorites)
supersetted with
-Bench Dips

I tried a new pre workout sample that I got with an order yesterday. MuscleMeds Code Red, Fruit Punch. It wasn't disgusting but it kinda tasted like cough medicine, didnotlike. Didn't really notice anything in the gym from it either.

Tonight I will be doing some stretches and work on my posing.



Yesterday's Nutritional Intake

Calories: 2306 [per program calculations] / 2314 [per my calculations] (My current goal is 2300), perfect!

Fat: 46 (saturated: 15) (My current goal is 51 and low in saturated)

Carbs: 209 (My current goal is 201)
Fiber: 25, perfect range
Sugars (all kinds in everything): 57g, too high for my liking

Protein: 266 (My current goal is 259+)

My cholesterol was good at 287 mg as was potassium at 2833 mg, but Sodium was a bit high at 3414 mg.

Fats: 414 cals for 18% of yesterday's caloric intake
Carbs: 836 cals for 36%
Pro: 1064 for 46%

[thepackleader]

Sure....its basically a high protein, moderate fat low carb plan. No gluten, no legumes and no dairy. I love it so far.

Here is a link...

http://paleodietlifestyle.com/

Seems similar to what most think of as a Keto diet. Though from what I've read about true keto is that both carbs AND protein are minimal while fats are quite high. The Paleo seems like a pretty good diet to me. So you're liking it so far?

i got some progress shots up (in progress shots area) if ne1 cares.

Keep it strong peeps!

Looks like good progress thus far! Keep it up.

So, I checked out this article on bb.com http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/justin6.htm (I haven't been a teenager for a while, but this article came up when I searched for HIIT stuff).

What is everyone's favorite machine for HIIT ? I am thinking that I am gonna give this a try first on the treadmill and then maybe tomorrow try the eliptical?

What do you all suggest?

I've seen some say bad about tread HIIT. Been doing tread HIIT for a good while. No problems. I suppose it could depend on the particular machine. I do it on a Life Fitness tread and have no problems with adjusting my speeds. That said I do HIIT on any kind of EQ. Sometimes a bike, sometimes elliptical, and even on the stepmill. I wouldn't personally suggest HIIT on the a stepmill for beginners though. It can be rough at first.

[kingjameskjf]

My macros look pretty much identical to yours. My goal is an average of 2300 every 3 days though to keep my metabolism guessing. So I do 2300, 1900, and then 2700. Getting 250+ carbs on my high day seems to really carry me through to the low day without any problem. Lets me keep up with my high intensity workouts and short rest periods.

Oh yeah, and yesterday I guess you could say was my first cheat day in 27 days. I had sugar free fat free pudding with my ON Casein at night to bring my total just under 3000 which should have my metabolism saying "what the heck is he doing!" Back down to 2300 today.

Didn't think about a rotational pattern like that, not a bad idea. I do refeeds every two weeks or so. That's really good to have been that committed and strict that you just had your first cheat in almost a month and you didn't gorge yourself in crap, GJ!

[tjwoody]

i find i need to cut more like 1800-1900 cals...u guys got a lot more muscle then me too obviously!

Looks like good progress thus far! Keep it up.

thx dude!

[wannaBcop]

So does anyone know how long it takes to officially get signed up... BEcause i signed up and have gotten no confirm email saying i have...

And i really would like to start winning the weekly stuff because im broke and can only afford so much in supplements this month lol

I got mine the night that I signed up. I believe I read somewhere that they are supposed to come out on Mondays, so not really sure why I got one last night.

[Sweetpea73]

Tomorrow I will be six weeks out from my end date, up till this week I've been going hard and totally motivated! Then this week came around, all four kiddies came down with something~which of course means I think it was passed to me. My energy was completely zapped this week, as hard as I tried, my body was just drained. As much as I didn't want to, I've been instructed to rest until Monday....I know I need the rest, but man it just doesn't seem right not being in the gym. :-)

Hope you feel better, I was sick last week and started yesterday. I hope my kids fend off any more sickness, at least for 12 weeks. Hang in there, maybe this short rest will help you kickstart on Mon. Plus, maybe this will be short lived but give you the immunity to finish the next six wks strong!

[millertime1367]

had some dull workouts the last few days due to soreness and fatigue, but increasingly motivated as I see results!

slept in today, jogged 2 miles.....went to the gym tonight only to discover that they closed in 10min.....so I had an awesome 10 min workout haha....got three muscle ups in a row!

anyone else using the new season of Sparticus as a weekly motivation booster?

have a great sunday everyone

[maverick9353]

Just realized that my final progress picture will be due on my first day back from a Carribean Cruise. Guess I will have to do alot of cardio on the boat and keep my eating in check.