***OBF "Sizzling Summer Spectacular 2011" Official Contest Thread***

**LoveMyInk** · 06-27-2011, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by GettingfitAgain

I just picked up some Xtend, hopefully that will help with the soreness

Also need some BCAAs for fasted training when I workout in the wee hours of the morning. I almost got up this morning but alas feel back asleep! Tonight is cardio/deadlifts!

doesn't Xtend have BCAAs in it?

**cactusflower** · 06-27-2011, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by GettingfitAgain

I just picked up some Xtend, hopefully that will help with the soreness

Also need some BCAAs for fasted training when I workout in the wee hours of the morning. I almost got up this morning but alas feel back asleep! Tonight is cardio/deadlifts!

I do not like Xtend....I didn't like tingling and mine never mixed well...it was so annoying. I gave it away lol. Hope it works better for you!!

**CDub73** · 06-27-2011, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by AprilShowers13

I started about a year ago. My main reason for wanting to lose weight because I felt really uncomfortable in my body. I was at my heaviest and I was still holding on to my baby weight. I wouldnt consider myself a vet.

Congrats on the baby. Being comfortable with yourself is the most important thing so good luck to you. I'm sure you'll get where you want in no time

Originally Posted by digitalangel3

First timer here. I have always been overweight and when I did do diets they only lasted a few weeks (I love food)
I started in March to change my lifestyle -lift weights and go on a "cut"

It has been working!! I have lost roughly 12 lbs!!

This transformation is mainly for the motivation to lose weight.

However while I lose weight I want to put some definition on my muscles

This is my first as well. Diet has always been my biggest weakness too. I mean I knew WHAT foods were healthy but didn't really know how to structure a diet. Eating 5 stalks of celery then hitting up Taco Bell twice a day doesn't really help lol. But good luck!

Originally Posted by blsmith

This is my 4th contest, I believe... I started this journey at 357 pounds. Now I am at 296. Each contest, I have done better and better. Most of my issues are mental. I can do the physical work, but I let something minor get to me and I self destruct. This year will be my best year ever! Without doubt.

Over 60 pounds, Bad A! Looks like you've worked hard despite the mental blocks you've let get in the way. But that's what this is all about, bettering yourself not only physically, but mentally as well. Mind over body! Take advantage of it and kick ass bud.

Originally Posted by NesQuickChick

This is my 3rd OBF. I finished the first one with a 16 pound loss, then continued losing after that. I started bb.com at about 357 and am now 328 with the help of OBF and other dedicated members. I might be at 316 by now if I didnt take the break that gained me 12 pounds, lol. I dropped out of the 2nd OBF and I am going to finish this OBF with a goal of a 32 pound loss! I havent been in good shape since I was 15 (first pregnancy-50 pound gain from 110 pounds.

Awesome progress! It looks like OBF as well as the rest of the sight is a pretty supportive community for the most part. It's hard sometimes to find people that share your goals, especially fitness I'm sure you'll work hard and double your progress this go round! Get it done!

Originally Posted by crownroyle

I've never been at a low bodyfat. I've always been athletic and active, just could never eat with enough discipline to get lean.
Lots of little reasons why I've decided now is the time.... Big ones are turning 30, BP getting high, too much bingeing, kids, etc.

You?

First OBF contest and i'm fairly new to the site. I've been athletic, but always 225-240 range most of my teenage/adult life up till few months ago. I've worked out off and on without any real knowledge on diet so I kinda yo yo'd for the longest time after high school. Then about 4 months ago something just kinda clicked with me...and I just started eating less, running alot, and lifting. After the first 20 lbs I hit up BB.com and got a handle on creating an intelligent diet for myself. Since then I've dropped from about 240ish to 205. In 2 weeks it'll mark 4 months since I got serious about this whole thing so I'm hoping to be below 200 at that point.

But aside from the rambling, I kind of just stumbled upon the transformation contest 2 days before the sign up dead line. I'm still writing my transformation story so I figured I might as well join this since I'm headed that way anyhow and I'm sure I can learn a few things.

**GettingfitAgain** · 06-27-2011, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by LoveMyInk

doesn't Xtend have BCAAs in it?

Ya mixed up the wording in my post. I picked up the Xtend for soreness and for the BCAAs.

Originally Posted by cactusflower

I do not like Xtend....I didn't like tingling and mine never mixed well...it was so annoying. I gave it away lol. Hope it works better for you!!

Ah well. Ill see, was only $29 bucks. Enough to last a month or so.

**tjwoody** · 06-27-2011, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by GettingfitAgain

Ya mixed up the wording in my post. I picked up the Xtend for soreness and for the BCAAs.

Ah well. Ill see, was only $29 bucks. Enough to last a month or so.

i like xtend...watermelon is good and the apple i have now is delish. i enjoyed some during my IF window, 2 scoops 40 cals.

**DeTazMan** · 06-27-2011, 11:15 AM

Link to my journals are in sig.. New Journal for this contest is http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post707546671

Let's rock this contest for us.. We are the only ones that can do it!!!!

**NesQuickChick** · 06-27-2011, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by DeTazMan

Link to my journals are in sig.. New Journal for this contest is http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post707546671

Let's rock this contest for us.. We are the only ones that can do it!!!!

Hey Tazzy! thanks for visiting my ********. We will definitely rock this challenge. Good luck to ya, man!

**HappySnowBunny** · 06-27-2011, 11:44 AM

I liked Xtend, but I really am enjoying the ON Amino Energy and ON's BCAA stacked for a wo drink. Just took some on a long hike in almost 100 degree weather and did fine. Feel great right now. Hot, sweaty, but great.

Got my before pics taken. Going to post them a bit later after I get done working. It ain't pretty, folks. But then, was it ever? hah.

**DeTazMan** · 06-27-2011, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by NesQuickChick

Hey Tazzy! thanks for visiting my ********. We will definitely rock this challenge. Good luck to ya, man!

And to you Nes...

**tjwoody** · 06-27-2011, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by HappySnowBunny

I liked Xtend, but I really am enjoying the ON Amino Energy and ON's BCAA stacked for a wo drink. Just took some on a long hike in almost 100 degree weather and did fine. Feel great right now. Hot, sweaty, but great.

Got my before pics taken. Going to post them a bit later after I get done working. It ain't pretty, folks. But then, was it ever? hah.

Keep me in the loop on your ON stack!

hey...bad pics make GREAT before pics!

**NesQuickChick** · 06-27-2011, 12:51 PM

My grand-daughter went home with her mama today, now I dont have her to do my workouts with

**bigbiff** · 06-27-2011, 01:10 PM

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post707606541

**NesQuickChick** · 06-27-2011, 01:25 PM

Can y'all tell me how many times per day you work out and for what lengths of time?

**tjwoody** · 06-27-2011, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by NesQuickChick

Can y'all tell me how many times per day you work out and for what lengths of time?

i was doing 5 days per week, layne norton PHAT routine. weight sessions avg 1hr 10 mins, add in some warmups, mobility type stuff 90 mins id say. minimal cardio but changing it now to 5-6 days per week weights and wanna start 3x 20 mins cardio.

**NesQuickChick** · 06-27-2011, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by tjwoody

i was doing 5 days per week, layne norton PHAT routine. weight sessions avg 1hr 10 mins, add in some warmups, mobility type stuff 90 mins id say. minimal cardio but changing it now to 5-6 days per week weights and wanna start 3x 20 mins cardio.

So I take it this means you do ONE workout per day, 5 days a week and merging that with cardio... Cause Im trying to figure out what I should do for myself... Once or twice per day. I dont wanna overdo it, but I dont wanna underdo it either, ya know?

**cactusflower** · 06-27-2011, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by tjwoody

Keep me in the loop on your ON stack!

hey...bad pics make GREAT before pics!

I have heard this before....thanks for the reminder

**LoveMyInk** · 06-27-2011, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by NesQuickChick

Can y'all tell me how many times per day you work out and for what lengths of time?

cardio every morning
lifting in the PM (4x/week) followed by cardio if i have energy for it
plus an extra cardio sesh in the evening if no lifting was done

**NesQuickChick** · 06-27-2011, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by LoveMyInk

cardio every morning
lifting in the PM (4x/week) followed by cardio if i have energy for it
plus an extra cardio sesh in the evening if no lifting was done

How long have you been doing this routine and what was your weight when you began your weight loss journey?

**LoveMyInk** · 06-27-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by NesQuickChick

How long have you been doing this routine and what was your weight when you began your weight loss journey?

wellllllll because i'm a slacker the most consistent i have been with it was 2 weeks and i went from 189 to 181. Now that i am going to stick to it longer i'm excited to see what happens

**Free Weight Friedel** · 06-27-2011, 02:23 PM

People-

This is the last time I'm going to tell you this! READ THE PICTURE RULES!!!!

If your pictures do not follow the rules I have stated, they will NOT be accepted!

PICTURE RULES

-The item you are using to show the date MUST appear in ALL MANDATORY pictures.
-NO links to your pictures. They must show up in your post.
-The front, side, and back pictures MUST be in the relaxed position.
-The 2 optional pictures can be any pose you want to use.
-If the date cannot be seen on the item you are using, you MUST take a close up picture with the date visible.
-There should be a MAXIMUM of 6 pictures in your post (including the close up of the date).

NO EXCEPTIONS wil be made!

Thanks!

**Free Weight Friedel** · 06-27-2011, 02:24 PM

The following contestants have posted pictures that are NOT acceptable, based on the guidelines:

RichL1982
jquintinjr

**KombatKy1e** · 06-27-2011, 02:27 PM

Going to do first workout of the contest tonight

Don't know if Beefcake changed things up for me, or if i'll just be continuing my "linear progression" of adding 5-10lbs per workout, to each exercise.

Lately i've been getting awefully close to maxing out on things like bench press and deadlift... That stuff is getting heavy as hell! I'll update in my log tonight hopefully.

**HappySnowBunny** · 06-27-2011, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by tjwoody

Keep me in the loop on your ON stack!

hey...bad pics make GREAT before pics!

This is true. Just posted them on women's thread, and am posting them on my journal as well. Including my jokester one. hah.

Will keep you posted on the ON stack. I've loved it, really. The energy lasts a good while. I'm still busy mcbusypants and it's been a few hours.

**Free Weight Friedel** · 06-27-2011, 03:05 PM

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=26

Ryan, lol, WTF?

**HappySnowBunny** · 06-27-2011, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Free Weight Friedel

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=26

Ryan, lol, WTF?

ROFL!! There should be a prize just for that post alone. *applause*

**LoveMyInk** · 06-27-2011, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Free Weight Friedel

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=26

Ryan, lol, WTF?

hahahahaha

**NesQuickChick** · 06-27-2011, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by LoveMyInk

wellllllll because i'm a slacker the most consistent i have been with it was 2 weeks and i went from 189 to 181. Now that i am going to stick to it longer i'm excited to see what happens

You Got This Gurl!

**beefcake66** · 06-27-2011, 03:55 PM

I posted my pictures up in my bodyspace, I have to resize them and post them in the thread, but before I do that, FWF do you mind taking a look to make sure my CNN photo is alright? I think I may have to take it again...

**Free Weight Friedel** · 06-27-2011, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by beefcake66

I posted my pictures up in my bodyspace, I have to resize them and post them in the thread, but before I do that, FWF do you mind taking a look to make sure my CNN photo is alright? I think I may have to take it again...

too blurry

**NesQuickChick** · 06-27-2011, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by beefcake66

I posted my pictures up in my bodyspace, I have to resize them and post them in the thread, but before I do that, FWF do you mind taking a look to make sure my CNN photo is alright? I think I may have to take it again...

I also looked, Beefie- Even using ctrl and + keys, I zoomed in all the way to just the screen and no date is visible to me. Its too blurry. Maybe you can hook your laptop to a TV for a bigger picture? OR just get a close up shot of your laptop right next to your face, then keep that website up for the rest of the photos you already took???

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