2014 Dymatize Transformation Challenge is back!

[acrawlingchaos]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/100k-challenge.html

You can enter any time between now and January 12th 2014.





If anyone decides to enter and wants the support of others in the contest, please feel free to post in the thread below. You will also be able to see some of the regular members progress from last years contest.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=150945043

I will be more than happy to work with anyone on dieting questions and strategies.

[mcarthey]

I wasn't aware these sorts of things existed mainly because I've never searched them out. I'm going to strongly consider this! Thanks for sharing!

[highiso]

Always amazes me when i see people do this in 12 weeks. Took me the better part of 3 years to look like that.

[acrawlingchaos]

Always amazes me when i see people do this in 12 weeks. Took me the better part of 3 years to look like that.

If you've been bulking, you have enough lean mass that a 12 week solid diet would make you a candidate to win (srs).

[highiso]

If you've been bulking, you have enough lean mass that a 12 week solid diet would make you a candidate to win (srs).

This month I'm bouncing between 202-205, up from my summer low of 188. Would you suggest I add another 5-10 lbs. before the contest start date and take my pic as a big bloated mess? Actually with the holidays, if I showed zero restraint I could easily add another 10-15 lbs before then maybe even more. I thought these contests were aimed at people carrying a whole lot more fat than I am at the moment.

[mirroroferised]

Question was answered in the other thread on this board.

[bustasinclair]

Always amazes me when i see people do this in 12 weeks. Took me the better part of 3 years to look like that.

Gary, why don't you do it and pick a show in April or May and get up on stage, bro! Perfect opportunity.

[EjnarKolinkar]

This month I'm bouncing between 202-205, up from my summer low of 188. Would you suggest I add another 5-10 lbs. before the contest start date and take my pic as a big bloated mess? Actually with the holidays, if I showed zero restraint I could easily add another 10-15 lbs before then maybe even more. I thought these contests were aimed at people carrying a whole lot more fat than I am at the moment.

Not if your goal is to win. Stay the same, cut to 183 get completely peeled, it's only 12 weeks don't gain weight if you want to win. 20 pounds would be a lot to lose, jmo.

Gary, why don't you do it and pick a show in April or May and get up on stage, bro! Perfect opportunity.

50k and sum plastic trophies Hiso? Mmmm

[bradandblake]

I wish I had known about this program about a month ago. I could have put on another 10lbs. So, my plan is to get up to 210 by the contest start, bulk to 220 over 6 weeks, then cut back to 185 by contest end.

[bustasinclair]

So, my plan is to get up to 210 by the contest start, bulk to 220 over 6 weeks, then cut back to 185 by contest end.

I assume you're kidding. There would be no reason to bulk for 6 weeks.....chances of putting any more than 1# of muscle on in 6 weeks is slim. Then cutting 35# in six weeks?

[bradandblake]

I assume you're kidding. There would be no reason to bulk for 6 weeks.....chances of putting any more than 1# of muscle on in 6 weeks is slim. Then cutting 35# in six weeks?

I don't know much about the realistic possibilities. I can only go by my personal experience. You tell me. Check my October 1 to today transformation. I weighed about 200lb Oct 1st, today I weigh 197lb. Body fat lost, muscle gained.

Also, not trying to put much muscle in there anyways. More about building up a good fat reserve. I lost 25 lbs in two months without much effort back in April-May 2013.

[highiso]

Gary, why don't you do it and pick a show in April or May and get up on stage, bro! Perfect opportunity.

I registered but not sure I'm ready for a show. I'll know better when I get to the end of the contest. I think I'll have to hit low 180s.

Not if your goal is to win. Stay the same, cut to 183 get completely peeled, it's only 12 weeks don't gain weight if you want to win. 20 pounds would be a lot to lose, jmo.

50k and sum plastic trophies Hiso? Mmmm

Gaining all of that was mostly in jest. And I think you're right, I would have to be about 183. Puts my LBM at about 174-175.

The only negative is cutting this early in the year, gonna be tough.

[hammerfelt]

I was planning on taking a break from heavy lifting in January already to lose some weight. I am currently in the 380's, could probably stand to lose 150lbs. I see contests like this and wonder what I could possibly do in 12 weeks. At the very best I would have a crap load of loose skin to deal with.

My workout plan is to still go to the gym, but not touch a barbell, this will keep me from being able to lift heavy. Even at 40-50% body fat I still have a considerable amount of lean body mass. I have no concern of losing muscle. It is the loose skin that gnaws at me. I already have a bunch now and as you lose weight it gets worse. That is the stumbling block I need to overcome.

I have no delusion that I would win or even place, but would doing this contest be beneficial to me anyway?

[bustasinclair]

I don't know much about the realistic possibilities. I can only go by my personal experience. You tell me. Check my October 1 to today transformation. I weighed about 200lb Oct 1st, today I weigh 197lb. Body fat lost, muscle gained.

Also, not trying to put much muscle in there anyways. More about building up a good fat reserve. I lost 25 lbs in two months without much effort back in April-May 2013.

Hey, all you can do is try. I wasn't trying to be a naysayer, I just really thought you were kidding.

I too lost bodyfat easily when I was overfat, it's a totally new ballgame when you start relatively lean.

[bradandblake]

Hey, all you can do is try. I wasn't trying to be a naysayer, I just really thought you were kidding.

I too lost bodyfat easily when I was overfat, it's a totally new ballgame when you start relatively lean.

I gotcha... I probably am overpromising myself on my goals. But its just a guide. I feel like the weight gain is probably going to be tougher then the weight loss. I've gone through three (30lb) bulk and cut cycles now. Just never tried it over a 12 week period. Most of my cycles have been 6 months. It will definitely be an extreme challenge.

[EjnarKolinkar]

Loose skin. That is the stumbling block I need to overcome.

I have no delusion that I would win or even place, but would doing this contest be beneficial to me anyway?

Might be, some shared motivation. Know a few people with sheets of loose skin, nobody would rather go back to having the weight on vs loose skin.

In my experience with losing 3 digits off the scale once you get on a good run, take off the first 20-30 pounds it gets easier to keep it going.

[ArchAngel'73]

Always amazes me when i see people do this in 12 weeks. Took me the better part of 3 years to look like that.

Do they drug test?

100 k right?
That's more than enough money for many to sell out their natty status.
That's more coin than many top notch pro bb'ers will earn with only 1 competition.

[induced_drag]

These contests are all about making yourself look as crappy as possible for the first pic and as best as you can for the final. It is sad, but it is just the way they work.

[broad.stance]

These contests are all about making yourself look as crappy as possible for the first pic and as best as you can for the final. It is sad, but it is just the way they work.

Made me think of this.

[steffo99]

Hmm..maybe buy a fatsuit and hire a make up artist for the before picture?

j/k

Seems like a weird competition though.

[hammerfelt]

Might be, some shared motivation. Know a few people with sheets of loose skin, nobody would rather go back to having the weight on vs loose skin.

In my experience with losing 3 digits off the scale once you get on a good run, take off the first 20-30 pounds it gets easier to keep it going.

Groups are good. Checked out Biggest Loser. 12 week seasons, at least for the ones I looked at. Impressive results. I signed up for the contest.

[highiso]

Do they drug test?

100 k right?
That's more than enough money for many to sell out their natty status.
That's more coin than many top notch pro bb'ers will earn with only 1 competition.

lulz, you and Flex found out I wasn't natty I see.

I think the $100,00 is split between winner & runner up. And hell yeah I'd drop my natty status for a free bag of Oreos.

[doughnutgut]

I don't think this is my year. Not enough mass built up and my first reduction of fluff taking place now.

Maybe in a few years. Can easily make a camera make me look like a potato.

Before AND after even.

Oh, and the fact it would make me chit a brick.

[acrawlingchaos]

This month I'm bouncing between 202-205, up from my summer low of 188. Would you suggest I add another 5-10 lbs. before the contest start date and take my pic as a big bloated mess? Actually with the holidays, if I showed zero restraint I could easily add another 10-15 lbs before then maybe even more. I thought these contests were aimed at people carrying a whole lot more fat than I am at the moment.

As Ejnar stated... don't gain any more. As far as when... at least it doesn't start until after the New Year.

I was planning on taking a break from heavy lifting in January already to lose some weight. I am currently in the 380's, could probably stand to lose 150lbs. I see contests like this and wonder what I could possibly do in 12 weeks. At the very best I would have a crap load of loose skin to deal with.

My workout plan is to still go to the gym, but not touch a barbell, this will keep me from being able to lift heavy. Even at 40-50% body fat I still have a considerable amount of lean body mass. I have no concern of losing muscle. It is the loose skin that gnaws at me. I already have a bunch now and as you lose weight it gets worse. That is the stumbling block I need to overcome.

I have no delusion that I would win or even place, but would doing this contest be beneficial to me anyway?

I don't think any of us are deluded into believing we can win. Though I found last year in the Collaberative effort thread from last year, the support really helped keep everyone on point.

If you're pure focus was to lose as much fat as humanly possible in 12 weeks, there are some that have dropped as much as 50 lbs in 12 weeks (srs). With whatever method and how moderate or extreme you decide to take your diet, I'm in it to help you win it.

Do they drug test?

100 k right?
That's more than enough money for many to sell out their natty status.
That's more coin than many top notch pro bb'ers will earn with only 1 competition.

Money will make a lot of people sacrifice their integrity. As far as I know, this is a natty competition, and everyone needs to make their own choices.

These contests are all about making yourself look as crappy as possible for the first pic and as best as you can for the final. It is sad, but it is just the way they work.

There is some truth to this, no doubt. While I certainly intend to use a bit of better lighting and perhaps shave in my after pics, I do not intend on bloating myself for the before, or using poor posture. I want both my before and after pics to be a fair representation of myself.

Everyone's mileage may vary.

Seems like a weird competition though.

You're weird.

I don't think this is my year. Not enough mass built up and my first reduction of fluff taking place now.

Maybe in a few years. Can easily make a camera make me look like a potato.

Before AND after even.

Oh, and the fact it would make me chit a brick.

It's up to you. I can see your point, absolutely. On the other hand, getting relatively lean at your stage of the game can set you up for a year long bulk. You're dieting anyhow, and would just be going 12 weeks instead of the 8 you intended.

Nothing like putting yourself in the spotlight to light a fire under your ass.






Ejnar.... I didn't hear an IN! from you in the Collaberative Journal. Which reminds my.... I need to message Disc Doggie on FB so she can get her ass in here.

[EjnarKolinkar]

Lol, I think I got sidetracked Christmas shopping online. I had the "in" post typed up. I'm still subbed from last year.

[geek23ka]

i'm in. i just need to buy a sports bra that fits and a pair of shorts. not looking forward to the pictures!

but i got goals, you see? and this contest might well help me get there. the faster i can drop this extra fat, the faster i can get to makin gainZ

[highiso]

As Ejnar stated... don't gain any more. As far as when... at least it doesn't start until after the New Year.

I'm totally into doing this. Gonna try to maintain my weight until the start date and then get shredded. I figure I'll have around 15+ lbs. to lose in 12 weeks, totally doable. Thanks for posting this!

[hammerfelt]

What is everyone going to do to prep for this?

I plan on walking/low impact cardio so that I can do more when the contest starts.

[mcbourque]

Thinking about registering for the motivation of the group.

I can lose maybe 5lbs of fat (and/or water) in that time and could coax my kid to take a before pic while on holiday on the beach next week. No way I'll come close to winning but seing other people's progress would be motivating.

Do I need to follow their plan? (By that I mean to have to tell them my goal and receive a plan or can I just ignore that part). I just want to keep lifting heavy and eat at a deficit.

[geek23ka]

Do I need to follow their plan? (By that I mean to have to tell them my goal and receive a plan or can I just ignore that part). I just want to keep lifting heavy and eat at a deficit.

good question. i want to know this, too.