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

[srublind]

I'm curious to know from those of you finished if you stuck to the workout & nutrition plan that BB.com provided or if you went at it on your own with your own designed plan? Great transformations so far guys & gals, keep it up!

Created, implemented and carried out my personal program. Felt that much more fulfilling when I hit goals. Lovin' life!

[Tannerus4]

I'm curious to know from those of you finished if you stuck to the workout & nutrition plan that BB.com provided or if you went at it on your own with your own designed plan? Great transformations so far guys & gals, keep it up!

Followed the plan my trainer had me on

[estarrs]

I'm curious to know from those of you finished if you stuck to the workout & nutrition plan that BB.com provided or if you went at it on your own with your own designed plan? Great transformations so far guys & gals, keep it up!

I finish tomorrow but modified the provided plan to fit me. I actually used Kris Gethin's cutting plan but ate a lot less due to my more advanced age, slower metabolism, smaller size, but only ate clean the whole time. Regarding the workout, I couldn't afford a gym, plus I have some physical limitations so I couldn't do the prescribed workout, so I just did what I could do with an old weight bench and a couple of dumbells, and my cardio was all running. I think the best thing to do is what ever works for you that will keep you going, doesn't have to be what they recommend, but as similar as you can get, JMO

[gotmusle]

Oh man finally done. I got a little scared not knowing if today or tomorrow was my last day cuz i signed up the last day Jan 31st. So I just did it today. It was long and strenuous thats for sure but im thrilled with my results. Still got some touch ups to do but I expected that from being so heavy before. All in all I am 110% satisfied with what I have accomplished as well as all the other finishers should. Great job everyone. For me this is just the beginning. Now that Im in this great a shape Im going to pursue a passion Ive always had since It was illegal and that Is mixed martial arts. I have always wanted to join a gym and train for that cuz I have always been a tough dude but I have always been so embarrassed with how I looked. But now it begins. Also I am truly pumped cuz I plan to do a bodybuilding show in October In Mcallen, TX just for fun. Might as well I have always wanted to do a show and now I actually believe I can do pretty good. Feel free to check out my essay on my bodyblog and my before and after pictures. Let me know what you think. With every ending journey a new one begins so never lose focus because you never know what can happen in the end.
jake

[estarrs]

Oh man finally done. I got a little scared not knowing if today or tomorrow was my last day cuz i signed up the last day Jan 31st. So I just did it today. It was long and strenuous thats for sure but im thrilled with my results. Still got some touch ups to do but I expected that from being so heavy before. All in all I am 110% satisfied with what I have accomplished as well as all the other finishers should. Great job everyone. For me this is just the beginning. Now that Im in this great a shape Im going to pursue a passion Ive always had since It was illegal and that Is mixed martial arts. I have always wanted to join a gym and train for that cuz I have always been a tough dude but I have always been so embarrassed with how I looked. But now it begins. Also I am truly pumped cuz I plan to do a bodybuilding show in October In Mcallen, TX just for fun. Might as well I have always wanted to do a show and now I actually believe I can do pretty good. Feel free to check out my essay on my bodyblog and my before and after pictures. Let me know what you think. With every ending journey a new one begins so never lose focus because you never know what can happen in the end.
jake

Great job Jake, you are an awesome new man, now go kick some ass!

[gotmusle]

You know it. Thanx buddy. Now the real challenge begins and thats to maintain what I have done. To answer |progress| question. When I joined the contest I was told I was going to get and email from someone at bodybuilding.com with all that information and I never got anything so I went at it on my own. Still did great but curious to see how I would look following a specialized plan.

[Skifit]

Finished my 12 weeks yesterday. The results I got were limited as I've been cutting for 7 months now. Started with a magazine contest for weight loss, won that. Did another contest with a trainer doing HIIT Fit and won that. Both contest focused on % of weight loss. I started at 257 and 32% bf; now I am sitting at 199 and 9% bf after 7 months. Overall results would have been better if it wasn't for the saggy skin.

[RVA Ironman]

Great job Jake, you are an awesome new man, now go kick some ass!

^^^^ What he said. Nicely done man!

[RVA Ironman]

Lost 19lbs, gained roughly 3lbs of muscle and decreased my bodyfat by roughly 60%. Pretty happy with what I got accomplished.

Awesome job man - you killed this contest!

[RVA Ironman]

Finished my 12 week transformation over the weekend. Didn't quite achieve my goal of single digit body fat (yet), but I did manage to lose 7 pounds of fat and gain a lot of strength and knowledge in the process. $100K or no, that qualifies as success in my book.

Thanks to Bodybuilding.com, Optimum Nutrition, and all of the other contestants for your support along the way!

[RVA Ironman]

Finished my 12 weeks yesterday. The results I got were limited as I've been cutting for 7 months now. Started with a magazine contest for weight loss, won that. Did another contest with a trainer doing HIIT Fit and won that. Both contest focused on % of weight loss. I started at 257 and 32% bf; now I am sitting at 199 and 9% bf after 7 months. Overall results would have been better if it wasn't for the saggy skin.

Great job man! 58 pounds in 7 months is mighty fine work. Keep it up!

[benmollman]

I finished up my transformation this weekend check out the pic in my progress section. Looks like everyone did an amazing job in the competition good luck to all and congrats on transforming your bodies!!!!!

[Locavore]

^^^^ Another round of awesome finishes. Nice work, everyone!

Very excited to see the final group of finishers today. I love seeing all of these strong results.

[estarrs]

RVA, awesome job man, I agree you had much success, congrats!

Finished my 12 week transformation over the weekend. Didn't quite achieve my goal of single digit body fat (yet), but I did manage to lose 7 pounds of fat and gain a lot of strength and knowledge in the process. $100K or no, that qualifies as success in my book.

Thanks to Bodybuilding.com, Optimum Nutrition, and all of the other contestants for your support along the way!

[estarrs]

Great job Ben, you look totally ripped!

I finished up my transformation this weekend check out the pic in my progress section. Looks like everyone did an amazing job in the competition good luck to all and congrats on transforming your bodies!!!!!

[estarrs]

Wow, great job loosing all that weight!

Finished my 12 weeks yesterday. The results I got were limited as I've been cutting for 7 months now. Started with a magazine contest for weight loss, won that. Did another contest with a trainer doing HIIT Fit and won that. Both contest focused on % of weight loss. I started at 257 and 32% bf; now I am sitting at 199 and 9% bf after 7 months. Overall results would have been better if it wasn't for the saggy skin.

[exactd]

Congrats all!! I think today is the last day?

[LimitBreak]

Last week of the challenge, good luck to all!

[danwelden]

I was finally able to post my blog: http://blog.bodybuilding.com/danweld...ransformation/

There was an error that was preventing me from posting it sooner. Let me know what you think!

[estarrs]

Got my essay and final pics posted just in time. Thanks to all here who have been supportive and provided encouragement. I am very proud of what I have accomplished, any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

[gotmusle]

I was going to take a week off just to relax but after the transformation I had I just couldnt sit still. My body was craving it. And the motivation I get now when Im at the gym is awesome. People I have never talked to before just come up to me out of nowhere and tell how awesome I look and it just pumps me up even more. 1 guy last week came up to me and told me that every time he see's me lifting it just motivates him to lift harder because of the level of intensity I go with. Made me feel awesome inside. Well that's it. It's all over and all the transformations look superb awesome job everyone.
Jake

[gotmusle]

Awesome work buddy. 12 weeks doesnt sound like much but when you spend them dieting and training it seems like a lifetime. lol And by the looks of it you surely put in the time and effort.

[bodyauditor]

What an awesome contest...It's been a long time since I've felt the spirit of competition like this. And I must say, the 35 pounds and 22% bf that I lost feels pretty good too.

Hey Bodyspace Admin...how many folks actually participated in the contest? Seems like there sure was quite the buzz humming around bodyspace. Seemingly more than any contest I can remember; but I am old and well, do forget things now....haha.

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[Skifit]

Nice change!

What an awesome contest...It's been a long time since I've felt the spirit of competition like this. And I must say, the 35 pounds and 22% bf that I lost feels pretty good too.

Hey Bodyspace Admin...how many folks actually participated in the contest? Seems like there sure was quite the buzz humming around bodyspace. Seemingly more than any contest I can remember; but I am old and well, do forget things now....haha.

http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img...50aRs0101.jpeg

[Sweetpea73]

Amazing transformation continue to pour in!!! Totally amazing!

As for the diet, I looked at the diet, but was so new to the whole bodybuilding thing that it was too much of a change for me. I ended up eating more whole foods and much less processed. I learned a heck of a lot along the way, though. The transformation bodygroup was an incredibly supportive place.

I'm definitely going to join the June 1 Transformation Challenge!

I agree, things on the plan just didn't fit for me either. I had to modify things to fit me, but I was able to do so and remain on my goal of 2 lbs a week. I also plan to join the June challenge. See you there!

[Timmytim97]

Great job to everyone that posted/announced their final pics in the thread recently!

[Timmytim97]

I'm curious to know from those of you finished if you stuck to the workout & nutrition plan that BB.com provided or if you went at it on your own with your own designed plan? Great transformations so far guys & gals, keep it up!

I followed my own plan. Pretty much just better eating and keeping my protien intake high. (ON's Egg protien has been a good choice for me when dropping weight because its calorie/protien/carb ratio is ideal. I really didnt know about it until I picked up their protien guide at a local supplement shop which had a breakdown of every protien they offer.)

Aside from that I just watched calories and tried to have my last big meal of the day 30min-1hr before my evening lifting/cardio session (Just a shake and small snacks from that point until bed usually)

I dont really follow a set workout reps/sets wise but this was they typical breakdown of what I concentrated on each day.

Monday Chest/tris/abs/core/cardio
Tuesday Legs/Back/Biceps/Shoulders/Abs/cardio
Wednesday Chest/tris/abs/core/cardio
Thursday Legs/Back/Biceps/Shoulders/Abs/cardio
Friday Touchup anything skipped/abs/cardio
Sat Full body - light weight/reps/cardio
Sunday Cardio
(I did 2 a days on the cardio from about week 6 until the end)

[kingjameskjf]

Definitely some great progress made with so many contestants!

[skibunny]

Just finished up my contest yesterday. I updated my stats, and put up new pics. Pretty happy with where I am at, but i am going to continue to cut for another 2 or 3 weeks. would like a bit more definition for the summer.

Will be working on my essay....and tips and or hints guys?

[ucsumma]

Will be working on my essay....and tips and or hints guys?

I would just write about why you decided to join the contest in the first place, some background about your experience during the 12 weeks (Pros/Cons/Unexpected Events), and your plan for building on the great progress you've already made. Good luck!