2013 Transformation Challenge, a collaborative effort.

[AnnieRhi]

28 minutes of intervals this morning!

I always get odd looks from my coworkers when I microwave broccoli at 8:30 in the morning.

[missbellejane]

ITT we find a bunch of people whose "before" pics are going to look better than my "after" pics.

Hope everybody has a good one, I'm heading out for leg day at the gym shortly!

Perhaps this one will make you feel a little bit better?

It's loads better than where I started a year ago but still not as good as it could be given the amount of time that has passed. Anyway, my before picture - and some serious motivation to change!

[hammerfelt]

I am half way through my 290 calorie lemonade for the day. Finally got to walking. 1.98 miles outside. Going to the gym tonight to hop on the treadmill and get the dreaded pictures over with.

[dreahere]

This was my first work day of the week and I am feeling all smug that not only did I pack lunch and snacks so I wouldn't just buy carby crap, I also got my azz out of bed early enough to cook and eat breakfast so I'd be sure to get all my protein in. Can I just say, scrambled eggs are disgusting at 5:30 am. However I ate them and I've had blueberries, carrots, and an orange today. And only one quest bar. So much better nutritionally than a typical work day. Now I'm on the train going from work to the gym and since I rarely have been able to force myself to go after a 10 hour shift and a miserable commute, i'm calling that a win too. How'd all y'all do today? Everyone have a good day?

[discdoggie]

I ran 7.2 miles this morning before work.
I am tired. I ate nothing yet and so far bodymedia says I've burned 3172. If someone doesn't serve me food I'm probably not gonna eat---too spent. My daughter's already fed and the 19 year old is on his own tonight

[acrawlingchaos]

I ran 7.2 miles this morning before work.
I am tired. I ate nothing yet and so far bodymedia says I've burned 3172. If someone doesn't serve me food I'm probably not gonna eat---too spent. My daughter's already fed and the 19 year old is on his own tonight

Please get some calories in.

[acrawlingchaos]

Damn Ejnar... you'll be in a good place at the end of this contest. You're right around 2400 calories, right? Are you looking to lose around 15-20 for the contest? I'm assuming that is about a 600-700 calorie deficit? Will you be adding any cardio?




Here are my first two days of counting.

Monday

Calories	1980
Fats	77.5
Carbs	181
Protein	127

Tuesday

Calories	2145
Fats	81
Carbs	172
Protein	165

Monday was a bit low on calories and protein, but yesterday was much better. Today, calories/protein look to be right on the mark as well (high in fat today). I am going with a basic IF setup. The majority of my calories (~1600) are eaten in a single meal at the end of the day.

[mtbkr]

Hey everyone, just checking in! The first few days have gone well, stuck to plan 100% and feeling good. Ordered a new protein powder yesterday, hopefully it will be here before the weekend. Anyone tried Optimum Nutrition Caramel Toffee? I was getting sick of my Balance Cookies and Creme (although its delicious) - might have a couple of flavours on the go at once. Oh nom nom nom

[mcbourque]

Damn Ejnar... you'll be in a good place at the end of this contest. You're right around 2400 calories, right? Are you looking to lose around 15-20 for the contest? I'm assuming that is about a 600-700 calorie deficit? Will you be adding any cardio?




Here are my first two days of counting.

Monday

Calories	1980
Fats	77.5
Carbs	181
Protein	127

Tuesday

Calories	2145
Fats	81
Carbs	172
Protein	165

Monday was a bit low on calories and protein, but yesterday was much better. Today, calories/protein look to be right on the mark as well (high in fat today). I am going with a basic IF setup. The majority of my calories (~1600) are eaten in a single meal at the end of the day.

I have HTML envy! Those tables!!

[geek23ka]

deadlifts today. then hung out with an old friend who drove up from marfa.

guys, i was an insomniac ranty fool last night, and after i slept (which was very little and fitful) i woke up and didn't have an issue sticking to the diet. even with going out with my friend. i picked at a dry fajita salad, and he had a cactus and pepper margarita, and chili relleno with rice and beans. not once tempted.

1,192
C38
F57
P123

start weight - 226.8
today weight - 222.4

[acrawlingchaos]

Nice Geek... that must be right at your old low if I remember correctly, which means you'll be breaking new ground soon.

[acrawlingchaos]

I have HTML envy! Those tables!!

I use them for my workouts as well (journal in link), if you want to use the html.

[missbellejane]

deadlifts today. then hung out with an old friend who drove up from marfa.

guys, i was an insomniac ranty fool last night, and after i slept (which was very little and fitful) i woke up and didn't have an issue sticking to the diet. even with going out with my friend. i picked at a dry fajita salad, and he had a cactus and pepper margarita, and chili relleno with rice and beans. not once tempted.

1,192
C38
F57
P123

start weight - 226.8
today weight - 222.4

I have a feeling this may have been discussed in a previous page but your calorie intake looks really low
Just make sure you take care of yourself and listen to your body and bump them up a bit if you need to!

[geek23ka]

Nice Geek... that must be right at your old low if I remember correctly, which means you'll be breaking new ground soon.

yes! i was really happy to see that this morning.

under 220 was a short term goal of mine and i will finally break it.

under 200 is my goal for this contest.

[geek23ka]

I have a feeling this may have been discussed in a previous page but your calorie intake looks really low
Just make sure you take care of yourself and listen to your body and bump them up a bit if you need to!

i know. i'm doing a modified fast. a bit more calories than most modified fasts so a mod of a mod fast. haha.

proteinz are my most important goal every day and every week i can refeed at 2250 or every two weeks at 3000.

[Scrabbz]

Here are my first two days of counting.

Monday

Calories	1980
Fats	77.5
Carbs	181
Protein	127

Tuesday

Calories	2145
Fats	81
Carbs	172
Protein	165

Monday was a bit low on calories and protein, but yesterday was much better. Today, calories/protein look to be right on the mark as well (high in fat today). I am going with a basic IF setup. The majority of my calories (~1600) are eaten in a single meal at the end of the day.

Good work so far, ACC. There is something satisfying about a 1600 calorie meal, yes?

Please get some calories in.

^This.

1,192
C38
F57
P123

start weight - 226.8
today weight - 222.4

Solid macros on that fast, geek.

Perhaps this one will make you feel a little bit better?

It's loads better than where I started a year ago but still not as good as it could be given the amount of time that has passed. Anyway, my before picture - and some serious motivation to change!

You've sure come leaps and bounds . Good luck this contest, too.

28 minutes of intervals this morning!

I always get odd looks from my coworkers when I microwave broccoli at 8:30 in the morning.

Broccoli is delicious though.

I am half way through my 290 calorie lemonade for the day. Finally got to walking. 1.98 miles outside. Going to the gym tonight to hop on the treadmill and get the dreaded pictures over with.

Walking is great, you've got this.

[hammerfelt]

Can't wait for these pictures to be a faint memory. What this experience has taught me is to put Powerlifting on hold until I have my bodyfat under control. When I started StrongLifts I weighed 305. When I hit 1.5 bw squats (470lbs) a year later I weighed 312. I continued StrongLifts and competing. That is when the weight started piling on. The area on my back where is looks all white and no freckles. That is from squatting. Gives you an idea on how often I have squatted in the past.

[EjnarKolinkar]

Damn Ejnar... you'll be in a good place at the end of this contest. You're right around 2400 calories, right? Are you looking to lose around 15-20 for the contest? I'm assuming that is about a 600-700 calorie deficit? Will you be adding any cardio?

Yep, target 15-20 pounds @ 2300 cals, 600 cals deficit, add steady state cardio on bike. Refeed set to minimal as I tend to have good compliance without, but will do conservatively. 15 pounds looks really likely, if things run well hopefully a little more.

Thanks for reviewing for me, and for the good place part too

The first few days have gone well, stuck to plan 100% and feeling good. Ordered a new protein powder Caramel Toffee?

Nice work MT, let me know how the caramel comes out. Sounds like a potential winner.

not once tempted.

geek's got the game face on, stares down relleno, diet on cruise control.

I am half way through my 290 calorie lemonade for the day. Finally got to walking. 1.98 miles outside. Going to the gym tonight to hop on the treadmill and get the dreaded pictures over with.

Pics, a bump in the road though really. I've given up feeling uncomfortable posting mine. Awkward still, I can never seem to get things lined up right working alone. Hopefully I can get some decent help for the after.

I do really appreciate your help earlier this year reviewing my squatting HF.

Edit: and there they are, came out good.

[mcbourque]

Wednesday

Calories	1650
Fats	62
Protein	125

(Got it! I'm such a geek - thanks acc)

Gym today: Pilate routine - 23 exercises (great for my hip)

Feeling DOMS from my Mon and Tues lifts and all I did was add an extra set for each exercise. Feel good thought! Something is working.

Deficit up to 150 cal. Seems ok. I was definitely not hungry today and I can see where I can cut a bit more in a couple of weeks.

All good!

Good luck on day 4 everyone!

[mtbkr]

Bootcamp today Was intense!! Lots of intervals type work. Tomorrow is my favourite day - Deadlifts and Pull Ups are my 2 strength focus lifts for my session, and then accessory type work. Weight is going down, oh yeah! Looks like new protein powder will arrive tomorrow fingers crossed.

[discdoggie]

Please get some calories in.

I ate. I crashed the minute I got my daughter to bed and woke up in the middle of the night starving.

I just worked a 10 shift yesterday after getting up at 5 for a 2 hour training and cardio session, and things that needed to
Be tended to immediately after getting home from work. I was so tired I felt like crying

[itsagoodday]

Hammerfelt, I'm kinda jealous of the squat bar mark on your back. I don't have anything that cool, just some deadlift bruises on my legs

Blown away by some of the fasting / low cal approaches here, I definitely don't have the fortitude for those approaches. More power to those who can though! Personally I'm doing 2100 cals, which should be about a 500 cal deficit for me, and adding in cardio for shts and giggles. I'm training for PL meet in April though, trying to retain every single bit of lean mass and add strength, or as much as possible anyway. My goal weight of 145 would drop me two weight classes from my last meet in August. We'll see how it goes!

[mcbourque]

I ate. I crashed the minute I got my daughter to bed and woke up in the middle of the night starving.

I just worked a 10 shift yesterday after getting up at 5 for a 2 hour training and cardio session, and things that needed to
Be tended to immediately after getting home from work. I was so tired I felt like crying

You're not operating heavy machinery at work, are you admiring your dedication and please stay safe!

[mcbourque]

Hammerfelt, I'm kinda jealous of the squat bar mark on your back. I don't have anything that cool, just some deadlift bruises on my legs

Blown away by some of the fasting / low cal approaches here, I definitely don't have the fortitude for those approaches. More power to those who can though! Personally I'm doing 2100 cals, which should be about a 500 cal deficit for me, and adding in cardio for shts and giggles. I'm training for PL meet in April though, trying to retain every single bit of lean mass and add strength, or as much as possible anyway. My goal weight of 145 would drop me two weight classes from my last meet in August. We'll see how it goes!

500 cal sounds like a good plan - 1 pd a week right! Good luck on that PL meet!

[discdoggie]

Hammerfelt, I'm kinda jealous of the squat bar mark on your back. I don't have anything that cool, just some deadlift bruises on my legs

Blown away by some of the fasting / low cal approaches here, I definitely don't have the fortitude for those approaches. More power to those who can though! Personally I'm doing 2100 cals, which should be about a 500 cal deficit for me, and adding in cardio for shts and giggles. I'm training for PL meet in April though, trying to retain every single bit of lean mass and add strength, or as much as possible anyway. My goal weight of 145 would drop me two weight classes from my last meet in August. We'll see how it goes!

I've always liked hitting it hard while motivation is high. Although last year I half assed it the first week. I mean, obviously I wouldn't be able to continue training with my only fuel source coming from the lard on my ass. But I can for now, so why not?

My usual daily burn is around 2600-3000 as well, according to bodymedia. I do cardio daily---either trail runs or treadmill intervals/sprints or even steady state treadmill runs if I have a smoking Jerry show to watch and listen to while I plod away. And my job is active.

I have become accustomed to eating so much ****ing food every day that I think this practice of restraint will serve me well in many aspects of my left other than fat loss. I need to do it. And I CAN do it. We all can do it.

[hammerfelt]

Brain on ketones > brain on glucose. Better clarity and focus. I am wide awake when I wake up, no caffeine needed. It is amazing how alive your body is when it is not dragged down by the food we stuff into it.

Full steam ahead!

Yesterday walked 1.98 miles then in the evening a whopping 7 minutes on the treadmill at the gym. 290 calories of lemonade consumed.

This morning on the scale - boom! 5 lbs lost in one day.

[Jamy2j]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2013...challenge.html

Bodybuilding.com has created another great competition this year (presented by Dymatize Nutrition), and the stakes are high. We are talking a Grand Prize of 50k people. The process is pretty simple, sign up, take photos, work your ass off, then take more photos.

This thread will act as a group journal for anyone that has signed up and wants to contribute. Post your workouts, your progress pics and seek/offer advice.

In this thread, there will be no losers.

**** The deadline for entry is January 31, 2013, don't be late!!! ****

Yes I'm in I have pics up let me know what to do loose transform in the least Amt of time

[discdoggie]

Brain on ketones > brain on glucose. Better clarity and focus. I am wide awake when I wake up, no caffeine needed. It is amazing how alive your body is when it is not dragged down by the food we stuff into it.

Full steam ahead!

Yesterday walked 1.98 miles then in the evening a whopping 7 minutes on the treadmill at the gym. 290 calories of lemonade consumed.

This morning on the scale - boom! 5 lbs lost in one day.

Awesome.

[AnnieRhi]

I've always liked hitting it hard while motivation is high. Although last year I half assed it the first week. I mean, obviously I wouldn't be able to continue training with my only fuel source coming from the lard on my ass. But I can for now, so why not?

My usual daily burn is around 2600-3000 as well, according to bodymedia. I do cardio daily---either trail runs or treadmill intervals/sprints or even steady state treadmill runs if I have a smoking Jerry show to watch and listen to while I plod away. And my job is active.

I have become accustomed to eating so much ****ing food every day that I think this practice of restraint will serve me well in many aspects of my left other than fat loss. I need to do it. And I CAN do it. We all can do it.

I kinda feel that way every time I start to develop a habit with food. I'm thinking of my sweet tooth that rears its dentures in the evening; spicy herbal tea with splenda seems to do the trick to satisfy the craving, but I should try to eliminate that habit altogether. Should probably just cut it all out like you're doing. Get it, girl!

Legs this morning. Also violated gym etiquette with unsolicited advice and told a girl I was really worried about her back while she was doing stiff-legged deadlifts. She looked like an upside-down J and was making me really nervous with that 85 lb barbell.

Calories for yesterday were a little low: 1580

Hope everyone's day is off to a lovely start!

[hammerfelt]

Figured out a one mile track to walk in my back yard. Inner loop around the barns and water tank, or pond if you are up North, gets me the one mile. I video'd the walk and will try uploading it tonight. You would not think just holding a camera would make the walk harder, but it did. Only got one lap in, but that is okay. I did not plan on two laps until week two.