*** The June 2011 Bodybuilding.com/Labrada Transformation Challenge! ***

[flguti]

I'm ready for this.

Actually it's just a test,

[Godhelpme]

Today was day one. I'm super excited to be doing this 12 Week Transformation because I have a clear picture in my head of my after picture and the future is bright!!!! I've read the "Lean Body Promise" and I'm ready to play...............I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[womanoid]

Want to be in, but do not want to post pics of myself in revealing clothing to my bodyspace.

I have the pics with the current USA Today website in them. Can I just upload at the end of the contest along with the end of contest pics?

/is fat & modest(aka ashamed )

[Fightingenetics]

Disgusted with myself but I'm in. This time the boyfriend unit is in with me so it should be fun

[ganlan]

,,,,yeah ,I think so!

[jefmorrisonchr]

I'm in. Hell Yeah!!!

Wow that's really great I'm in.

________
Jeff.

<a href=“http://www.trainwithmeonline.com/programs.asp” rel=“dofollow”> workout routines</a>

[mrsJNO]

i just joined the challenge a few minutes ago and i'm super excited to begin! i'm sick of letting "life" get in the way of my fitness goals, so it's time for me to take control.

this is just what i needed to light a fire under my booty and get me going.
best of luck to everyone - stay strong, i know you can do it!

[mochach1na]

Count me in!!!

[DC-333]

I'm back, time to get to work.

[MDtwoB]

I'm in!

[jsunthompson]

Starting on Monday so I am getting all my bad eating out of the way this weekend! So be prepared for the food baby that I will be carrying in my before pics. lol I also will be doing professionally shot after pics, not because I think it will help with the win, but just because I want the extra motivation to not look like a slouch in photos that I'm paying for.

[AFocused1]

I'm in! As soon as I get back in town from my vaca, it will be time to get back on track!

[teamgenetics]

progress pics uploaded! check them out!

[Kilim]

Progress Review: +6 Weeks (+2 Weeks of Transformation Challenge)

Body Pics:

none

Body Stats:

Stat: Day 1 / +4 Weeks / +6 Weeks / Difference

Date: 5/9/11 — 6/5/11 — 6/19/11
Height: 5’8.0
Weight: 172.5 lbs / 174.0 lbs / 176 lbs / +2.5 lbs
Body Fat: 20.0 % / 19.5% / 18% / -2%
Waist: 35.0″ / 35.0″ / 35″ / 0
Thighs: 23.0″ / 23.0″ / 23.5″ / +0.5″
Calves: 15.25″ / 15.0″ / 14.75″ / -0.5″
Chest: 38.0″ / 37.5″ / 37.5″ / 0
Forearms: 11.0″ / 10.0″ / 10″ / -1″
Arms: 14.0″ / 14.0″ / 14.25″ / +0.25″
Shoulders: 46.5″ / 46.5″ / 46″ / -0.5″
Hips: 34.0″ / 34.0″ / 34.25″ / +0.25″
Neck: 15.0″ / 15.0″ / 15″ / 0

* Think I measured the initial Forearm stat and it should probably be 10-10.5″ for Day 1.

Note:

I was feeling bloated and thought I was getting fat so I decided to do some body measurements 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
(Normally I would do my measurements monthly with pics on 3 sides included)
Today it’s just body stats and no pics for comparison.

I was VERY surprised with the outcome!
I lost some more body fat AND gained some weight! Some parts of my body got tighter and some gained some meat.
Going to have to keep up with the training and lift hard and eat well!
Just wish I get enough rest and I am sure the progress would be even better if I did!

Originally posted in my blog here: http://mannixcastro.wordpress.com/progress/

[gravator]

I am in it to win it!

[Fatboy271]

Bodybuilding.com & Labrada Nutrition June 2011 Lean Body Transformation Challenge!



Grand Prize Winners Win:

...and more!

REGISTRATIONS BEGIN JUNE 1st: http://www.bodybuilding.com/june



Join the official Labrada Lean Body BodyGroup and possibly win a weekly prize!

http://groups.bodybuilding.com/leanbody

Do we have to buy a certain amount of Labrada supplements like we had to last year?

[mguzeta]

Just entered and uploaded pics last night. Love these challenges to keep me motivated and on track! It's so hard to stay in line during the summer, but hubby and I are doing this together and we are coming up on our 10 year anniversary! Gotta keep the "spark" going, and this is a good way to do it.
My goal is to build more muscle and lean down more...still need to work on the mommy tummy that likes to linger around. Showing my kids that being healthy and fit is a lifestyle choice, and I hope that it is something that will stay with them in their adult lives.
Bring on the next 12 weeks! Onward to Sept. 20th!

[ashgonz]

That is the great thing about pics and keeping up with your body stats. When you see results, your desire to cheat disappears... hard work pays off. Keep it up and happy transforming!

[BodySpaceAdmin]

Do we have to buy a certain amount of Labrada supplements like we had to last year?

Nope.

[ChooseMyFate]

Just saw this thread when I was viewing other peoples' logs.

I am so out of shape that I need all the motivation I can get!

Just registered a few minutes ago and took some before pictures with today's newspaper!!

Lets do this together!

[jsunthompson]

registered last night and took starting pics, will upload and update bodyblog log with details this evening. lets do this!

[missthang_79]

Ever met a chubby-fit girl? Well that's me...But not for long! I am getting my rear in gear...and I'm so ready to blow this thing out of the water!

Get in in y'all!
~K

[Kilim]

Progress Review: +4 Weeks

Body Pics:

6/5/11


7/3/11: +8 Weeks (Day 29 for 12 Week lean Body Transformation Challenge)

Body Stats:

Stat: Day 1 / +4 Weeks / Difference

Date: 6/5/11 -- 7/3/11
Height: 5’8.0
Weight: 174.0 lbs / 176.0 lbs / +2.0 lbs
Bodyfat: 19.5% / 17.5% / -2.0%
Waist: 35.0″ / 34.5" / -0.5"
Thighs: 23.0″ / 23.75" / +0.75"
Calves: 15.0″ / 15.0" / 0
Chest: 37.5″ / 37.5" / 0
Forearms: 10.0″ / 10.0" / 0
Arms: 14.0″ / 14.5" / +0.5"
Shoulders: 46.5″ / 46.5" / 0
Hips: 34.0″ / 34.25" / +0.25"
Neck: 15.0″ / 15.0" / 0

Goal:

To get to 10% Body Fat and lift the following by July 29, 2011:

Squats: 5 reps @ 270 lbs * Achieved on 7/1/11 - Next Goal is 300 lbs by 7/29/11

Overhead Press: 5 reps @ 140 lbs

Bench Press: 5 reps @ 200 lbs

Bent-over Rows: 5 reps @ 200 lbs

Deadlift: 5 reps @ 320 lbs

Note:

Great month so far!
I was able to achieve my squat goal of 1.5x BW Squat 5x5 on my last session which made me very excited! In general my lifts are progressing real well and everything are in a respectable amount of weight. After reviewing my last log and vids of those lifts, I can see a definite difference and improvement in my lifts!

Diet for the most part have been better.
I think I am eating properly at least 90% of the time. Still giving myself a cheat meal every now and then as a reward for a tough session that week!
I may need to eat more to keep the progress in my lifts and gain more meat in my bones.
Definitely enjoying MyFitnessPal as a great app to easily input my meals and find out about my daily calorie intake. Actually surprised to know that instead of eating less I NEED to eat more!

Overall I think the progress this month is amazing and can't wait to see next months progress review!

You can also follow my transformation at my blog here: http://mannixcastro.wordpress.com

[CornerBlitz]

Progress Review: +4 Weeks

Body Pics:

6/5/11


7/3/11: +8 Weeks (Day 29 for 12 Week lean Body Transformation Challenge)

Body Stats:

Stat: Day 1 / +4 Weeks / Difference

Date: 6/5/11 -- 7/3/11
Height: 5’8.0
Weight: 174.0 lbs / 176.0 lbs / +2.0 lbs
Bodyfat: 19.5% / 17.5% / -2.0%
Waist: 35.0″ / 34.5" / -0.5"
Thighs: 23.0″ / 23.75" / +0.75"
Calves: 15.0″ / 15.0" / 0
Chest: 37.5″ / 37.5" / 0
Forearms: 10.0″ / 10.0" / 0
Arms: 14.0″ / 14.5" / +0.5"
Shoulders: 46.5″ / 46.5" / 0
Hips: 34.0″ / 34.25" / +0.25"
Neck: 15.0″ / 15.0" / 0

Goal:

To get to 10% Body Fat and lift the following by July 29, 2011:

Squats: 5 reps @ 270 lbs * Achieved on 7/1/11 - Next Goal is 300 lbs by 7/29/11

Overhead Press: 5 reps @ 140 lbs

Bench Press: 5 reps @ 200 lbs

Bent-over Rows: 5 reps @ 200 lbs

Deadlift: 5 reps @ 320 lbs

Note:

Great month so far!
I was able to achieve my squat goal of 1.5x BW Squat 5x5 on my last session which made me very excited! In general my lifts are progressing real well and everything are in a respectable amount of weight. After reviewing my last log and vids of those lifts, I can see a definite difference and improvement in my lifts!

Diet for the most part have been better.
I think I am eating properly at least 90% of the time. Still giving myself a cheat meal every now and then as a reward for a tough session that week!
I may need to eat more to keep the progress in my lifts and gain more meat in my bones.
Definitely enjoying MyFitnessPal as a great app to easily input my meals and find out about my daily calorie intake. Actually surprised to know that instead of eating less I NEED to eat more!

Overall I think the progress this month is amazing and can't wait to see next months progress review!

You can also follow my transformation at my blog here: http://mannixcastro.wordpress.com

Nice progress and blog! How close are you to your other goals?

[Kilim]

Nice progress and blog! How close are you to your other goals?

Today I am going to do the following:

Squat: 280 lbs 5x5 (New goal is 300 lbs 5x5 by 7/29/11)
Overhead Press: 115 lbs 5x5
Deadlift: 320 lbs 1x5 (Goal reached 3 weeks early if successful)

Weighted Pull-ups: +50 lbs 3x5

I have done the following in my previous session:

Bench Press: 180 lbs x 5/5/5/4/4 (Stalled and will do a 2nd try for 5x5 next session)
Bent-over Rows: 180 lbs 5x5

Weighted Chin-ups: +50 lbs 3x5
Weighted Dips: +70 lbs 3x5

I do Stronglifts 5x5 Beginner program and trying it for the 3rd time.
Learned many things from the other times I stopped prematurely for one reason or another.

Once I complete Stronglifts 5x5 Beginner I plan to do either Mad Cow 5x5 or 5/3/1.
Leaning more towards 5/3/1/ due to time constraints.

PS:
If you check my blog you can see how much nastier I looked when I started working out!

[Fatboy271]

Quite the inauspicious start for me. Can't get this diet to even begin to listen to me, the workouts are just not making me feel like I am doing anything. I should never have stopped for almost 2 months, getting back into it takes a month just to get back to where you left from. Can't remember to bring my camera to upload my pics, guess I don't really want it. keep up the good work everyone.

[Kilim]

Quite the inauspicious start for me. Can't get this diet to even begin to listen to me, the workouts are just not making me feel like I am doing anything. I should never have stopped for almost 2 months, getting back into it takes a month just to get back to where you left from. Can't remember to bring my camera to upload my pics, guess I don't really want it. keep up the good work everyone.

I stopped for 3 months because I got sick and then I had other priorities that took much of my time.
You have to find a diet and workout program that works for you then stick with it!
It took me a while to get my diet improved and I still need to improve it every week!
You just need to get a routine and stick to it.
Eat something every 3 hours, let it be a whole meal or a shake.

As for the workout, I deloaded upto 50% of what I achieved the last time I lifted.
2 months later I just did a 1.5x BW Squat 5x5 PR!

Don't give up and just keep on trying.
Even failure AND mistakes ARE good learning experiences!

I personally have failed and made many mistakes and I just take those as something to learn from and improve on the next time around!
You can do it!

[ChooseMyFate]

Are we suppose do do a journal or log entry?

How are people being held accountable for this challenge?

If so, do any of you know how many days a week (if any) are we supposed to do a log?

[Alaskan72]

After dealing with this nerve pain crap for 3 months, and no gym, I need to reset the mind, and I believe I just found it! I'll be in this challenge! I'll be geared up and ready to start next week.

Doing this for MYSELF, if I win, it's a bonus!

Good luck to all!

MRI revealed the nerve issue I've been dealing with. Bulged and shifted disk, C5-6, and is up against my spinal cord . No Labrada comp for me, surgery for disk replacement is set for August.

Good luck to all!

[Kilim]

Completed my 12 week Transformation Challenge yesterday and finally finished writing the BodyBlog post.
You can view it here: http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Kilim/2...ada_lean_body/

Body Pics:

6/5/11: Day 1



8/28/11: Final Day

Body Stats:

Stat: Day 1 / +12 Weeks / Difference

Date: 6/5/11 -- 8/28/11
Height: 5’8.0
Weight: 174 lbs / 182 lbs / +8 lbs
Body Fat %: 19.5 % / 18% / -1.5 %
Waist: 35.0″ / 35″ / 0″
Thighs: 23.0″ / 24.25″ / +1.25″
Calves: 15.0″ / 15.0″ / 0″
Chest: 37.5″ / 38″ / +0.5″
Forearms: 10.0″ / 10.5″ / +0.5″
Arms: 14.0″ / 14.5″ / +0.5"
Shoulders: 46.5″ / 47″ / +0.5"
Hips: 34.0″ / 36.5″ / +2.5″
Neck: 15.0″ / 15.5″ / +0.5″

Goal:

To get to 10% Body Fat and lift the following by July 29, 2011:

Squats: 5 reps @ 270 lbs * Achieved on 7/1/11 - PR of 290 lbs on 7/13/11

Overhead Press: 5 reps @ 140 lbs

Bench Press: 5 reps @ 200 lbs * Achieved on 7/25/11

Bent-over Rows: 5 reps @ 200 lbs * Achieved on 7/25/11

Deadlift: 5 reps @ 320 lbs * Achieved on 8/5/11 - PR of 340 lbs on 8/24/11