November 1st to February 1st Transformation-Motivation thread

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If you PM'd me weight & you aren't on the list, do it again.

we have 75 people so far so missing a name or two tends to happen.

[BradKemp]

You got me down twice - one of them was supposed to be the last weigh-in for the last comp.

You can just mark one of them down for bulking and the other for cutting so that way I'm guaranteed not to fail.

[Winfamy]

Dem calves.

Thanks my calves genetically ridiculous compared to every other muscle, and I barely even train them! My routine for calves is pretty much... well, walking :x wish every muscle worked like that!

[mom2e3]

Edit: Just realized that I posted this in the new thread not the old one. Senility sets in lol

It's a slippery slope! Not that I know anything about that first hand...

whoops, forgot to post back flexed starting pic

Dem calves.

^^^exactly this

Thanks my calves genetically ridiculous compared to every other muscle, and I barely even train them! My routine for calves is pretty much... well, walking :x wish every muscle worked like that!

Lucky. I have the genetically opposite equivalent. So much so that I HATE training them since they never really appear to grow. "Barefoot" running has given me much better definition. For me. Still, that "better definition" is still laughable.

Drank too much soda because my waiter took pity on me as I sat there for hours. He kept refilling my glass and I wasn't really paying attention.[/b]

Oh noes!

Yeah, busy week at work.
I'll have to do it tonight after the kids go to bed.

WTF? You have a life??? How dare you!

Um. What are running socks?

They are normally lighter than normal socks which allows your feet to breath more.

Or they could be compression socks, which are supposed to make recovery after a run much, much better.
http://www.scienceofrunning.com/2010...ion-socks.html
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1500m ocean swim is gorgeous clear water. A small portion of that with an endangered green sea turtle--very, very cool.

[Matthias1980]

Ok so here are my pics. It's the first time I'm posting something like this! Gonna give this "before" state a run for it's money.

once again my starting weight is 218.6, looking to go down to 195 by Feb 1st. I am 6'0, around 22% bfat (acording to my scale)

The gist of what I'm doing:

Exercise:
3 times a week weights training (power 90)
3 times a week cardio/Yoga X
plus usually once a week basketball game and once a week a soccer game

I'd like to make the cardio more like HIIT, but i've never really done HIIT so any links to information on a good HIIT routine would be appreciated.

Nutrition:
trying to go for 2000 kcals, 200g protein, 100g carbs and the balance of healthier fats. Trying to go for 5 meals a day. I'm writing things down using daily burn tracker

Any comments/suggestions are much appreciated!

[Wickked]

Nitro's 4Ever Comp Krew!! lol

This is like my 6th in a row? hehehehe

Yup! I believe its also around my 6th or so. Started Aug1-Nov1 '11

[MUDRFR]

hell why not, fell off towards the end

still aiming for 165

add me in

-StrongMeat-

Welcome back Strong!

[TMcDermid]

Stopping in to say hey, some solid stuff in your log man. Have a killer weekend.

[Jamasian619]

In... 116 now and 25% body fat, will be 112 in Feb and 18% body fat.

[stingray72]

I had a really lazy day today. I ate 1440 calories and ill burn about 1940 or so.

[prairieboy]

Count me In- 90 day test to shed some weight. Signed into Snap fitness. I will make a go of this. Will focus on Core workouts & Cardio.
Start Weight=227 lbs.
The discipline will be tough, It can be accomplished.
11/03/2012 = 227lbs
12/01/2012 = ??
01/01/2013 = ??
01/31/2013 = ??

[XeroZeus]

Can I hop in this?

[crowaan]

Anybody around here good with sports nutrition? We've changed up our rugby practice time, before it was at like 11pm now we are moving to 7am. Normally I didn't eat after practice, would sometimes have a protein shake but now I definitely have to eat. I'll probably have a bowl of oats before practice but what would be a good post practice meal? Guessing I need some good protein and carbs to get me going for the rest of the day.

I am not a morning person so these practices are going to suck.

[caprica6]

Oh noes!

Finally made it out. Lots of hnngggable guys here... Refreshing. And I had the best burger. Mexican bbq style.

I'm anxious to get out and do some hill runs later, and I got a pass for a gym affiliated with mine. Waiting for everyone to wake up.

1500m ocean swim is gorgeous clear water. A small portion of that with an endangered green sea turtle--very, very cool.

oh. my. lawd.


XeroZeus - yep. Nice to see you again!

[ArmstrongACP]

once again my starting weight is 218.6, looking to go down to 195 by Feb 1st. I am 6'0, around 22% bfat (acording to my scale)

Nutrition:
trying to go for 2000 kcals, 200g protein, 100g carbs and the balance of healthier fats. Trying to go for 5 meals a day. I'm writing things down using daily burn tracker

Any comments/suggestions are much appreciated!

The remaining balance of 2000kcals from your stated macros equates to 1200 calories or about 133 grams of fat. This is actually probably closer to double what you should be consuming. I am not intending to be rude or anything but where did you get your macro numbers from? It will benefit you most to sit down and figure them out based on the wealth of knowledge in the nutrition section stickies. Good luck with your goals! I will be keeping an eye on you because we have similar starting weights and goals.

[Winfamy]

Can I hop in this?

Nice seeing you around again welcome!

Right, couldn't post yesterday as I meant to due to too much celebration This is what I'm talking about:


Did that really... happen? Did I really manage to run a full marathon? Still ridiculously excited about it, and most of all, proud.
Definitely not a great time, nor was that my aim with trying to run a marathon. To me it was about beating the person I used to be. The memory of weighing 250lbs and not being able to run for over 5 minutes during warmup in PE while I was in highschool is all too fresh, and in a sense that's what led me to start a new, healthy life.

I used to absolutely LOATHE any kind of running, long distance even more. Gave running another shot after losing a considerable amount of weight and I ended up falling in love with it. The change in mindset completely reversed my feelings about running. What started out as horrible torture that seemed like it just wouldn't end turned into that one moment that's only mine, where I can think about anything without frustration or any unwanted emotions, where even the most complex of problems seems simple, where the one thing I have to do is to keep running.

The main reason why I went as far as training for the full marathon was to prove to myself that anything is possible as long as I put my mind into it. If even the obese kid who couldn't run a mile managed to run a full marathon, it truly means that we are the only thing standing between the present and our goals, no matter how lofty they may seem at the time.

I honestly can't find words to describe how proud I am of it, of finally feeling like I have gotten to a place where I thought I wouldn't ever get just a couple of years ago. SO thankful for all the people who inspired me to never give up, even when it all seemed for naught. If I'm able to return even a 1/10th of that to people who wish to do the same, I'll be overjoyed
(I'll probably come around later and correct the million mistakes I must've made while typing this, still hyped as hell and I swear to god my English gets worse by the day :x)

[theconomist]

x

Major props man, congrats. That's one hell of an achievement. I'd love to take up running but I can't stand it. I'll probably be my next challenge tho.

Congrats again.


Current progress: still 161,4 didn't do cardio last 2 workouts to did 60 mins today and tried to stay within my calorie limit, not sure if I failed or not but I definitely shouldn't have partied on Saturday.
Anyway, decent leg day, nothing special.

[BradKemp]

Damn, 42KM.

I can barley drive 42KM without getting tired.

[quadracer111]

Tried to do this once upon a time, accidentally forgot about it

In this time for sure, will add a reminder on my phone every thurs to PM NW.

[erynsmum]

Yay! Another mom! We have very similar goals now, too. Congrats on the tremendous weight loss!

Welcome to the other newbies, too!

Hi hun,
Sorry I have only just had chance to come back on. Congrats yourself! You have done amazing too
Can I ask what programme/workout you have been doing? Until now I have just been running and have lost loads of weight but I really need to start building muscle now
Mx

[stingray72]

I ate 1520 calories today and it looks like ill burn over 2520 today. Im craving a soda BUT im going to try to resist arrgg.

Ps....I hate diet soda except maybe mountain dew diet.

[mom2e3]

Hi hun,
Sorry I have only just had chance to come back on. Congrats yourself! You have done amazing too
Can I ask what programme/workout you have been doing? Until now I have just been running and have lost loads of weight but I really need to start building muscle now
Mx

I like Allpro's Beginner's workout here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=147447933. I never used with the the percentages though. I also like Lee Labrada's workout a little better because of the set up routine: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/lee-...ek-1-main.html

Right now, I'm doing a variation of Lee Labrada and The New Rules of Lifting-Abs. Not sure if you've heard of the New Rules of Lifting? I originally started out reading The New Rules of Lifting for Woman and learned a TON about weights. Main thing to remember is to lift heavy. You are stronger than you know. And more muscles mean more fat burning potential while just sitting around doing nothing.

winfamy YOU GO BOY! Nice numbers!!! I'd be celebrating too!

[stingray72]

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8 calories extra per pound of muscle gained.

[Winfamy]

Major props man, congrats. That's one hell of an achievement. I'd love to take up running but I can't stand it. I'll probably be my next challenge tho.

Congrats again.

Thank you Give it a honest shot, forget for a minute you can't stand it and treat it as something completely new. You might have a completely different opinion about it I suppose long distance running is not something that appeals to everyone, but I'm sure a lot more people would pick it up if they gave it a real chance!

Damn, 42KM.

I can barley drive 42KM without getting tired.

Hahaha I nearly spat my cereal all over the screen!

winfamy YOU GO BOY! Nice numbers!!! I'd be celebrating too!

Thank you Enough celebration was had, back to hard work!

[blacksilo]

happy monday morning everyone... 160.0 this morning

hope you had a great weekend,
macs yesterday:
cals: 1930
fat: 60
carbs: 197
pro: 173
fiber: 61g

[VAPump]

happy monday morning everyone... 160.0 this morning

hope you had a great weekend,
macs yesterday:
cals: 1930
fat: 60
carbs: 197
pro: 173
fiber: 61g

wat

[TelusLob]

wat

Pepper his angus???

[blacksilo]

wat

lol..."low carb" tortillas, artichoke, and black beans plus some sugar alcohols thrown in the mix

[gjbridges]

heading in the wrong direction after the weekend.... only 310.8 lbs, not to bad, but i dont want to start thinking its acceptable. im here to lose weight not maintain or gain. today is where i start to kick it in the ass this week before we weigh in on thursday.

[kureransu]

was supposed to play a pick-up futsal game last night, but only 4 people showed, which made the trip worthless. I do have 2 games of indoor soccer tonight, so that should be plenty of good times to be had.