*****OBF "2014 Winter Transformation Challenge" Official Contest Thread*****

[tjwoody]

now if i dont get sick anymore during this last leg maybe just maybe...

[ms_mac]

The scale is not my friend. Up,down, up, up, down, up.....thats the way its been this whole time. UGHH!!! I am not taking measurements til the end...hopefully that will tell the tale.

[MoEcho]

The scale is not my friend. Up,down, up, up, down, up.....thats the way its been this whole time. UGHH!!! I am not taking measurements til the end...hopefully that will tell the tale.

It must be a Canadian scale thing. Mine does the same damn thing! LOL

[chavostrong]

Lol Haa this guy! Good one

And don't worry, mine too. I blame it on the 3 day ressitant training I did....

[TMcDermid]

I just went thru the same thing. Felt like I was going nowhere... find one little thing to change and progress will follow, it did for me. That one thing for me was to actually ADD a couple hundred calories a day. Hope you find what triggers your progress soon!

Thanks bro. I had a solid day yesterday and plan on repeating that. It is 5:32 AM and getting ready to go!

[harrymalhotra80]

Thanks for sharing information.

[beefcake66]

The scale is not my friend. Up,down, up, up, down, up.....thats the way its been this whole time. UGHH!!! I am not taking measurements til the end...hopefully that will tell the tale.

It must be a Canadian scale thing. Mine does the same damn thing! LOL

Must be hahaha

Mines just... staying the same, really.

[EjnarKolinkar]

Military press and volume squat day today. Just finished of the cals for the day with some sumptuous almonds..... Really wanted some rice but fats are low for the day. Grinding away, and hungry today. Oh well it's not going to kill me, it's just hunger.

[qstick99]

Just got home from a late session, feeling beat down pretty good, arm has been killing me from all this throwing, not used to it! Today got my cardio in during a scrimmage game which I played with my team in, got home, hit the Y and it was packed. Was looking to get some arm work in, right from first set right arm was extremely sore. Worked through the following:

EZ Bar Wide Grip Curls:
Drop Set from 75/55/35
2 sets at 55lbs

EZ Bar Close Grip Curls:
Drop set from 75/55/35
2 sets at 55lbs

DB Curls:
4 sets w/ 35's
Super set w/
DB Hammer Curls:
4 sets w/ 25's

That was a wrap for the night, feeling some sinus issues kicking in so going to try and knock them out before they get to bad. Macros are a little off, may kick down some eggs before bed as I am a bit hungry.

Cals: 2117
Fats: 60g
Carbs: 168g
Protein: 269g

[live4gs]

Funny how the priorities change as we age. If you had the house to yourself back in high school you probably would have had a keg party, lol.

So very true!! Now with grandkids at the house (even though they have so many toys at home, they want to be at grandma's, yea just her house) a lot of time. I better make the best of the time!

[tjwoody]

think i need to add some more cardio. been stuck trying to break 240! for ages!

[GettingfitAgain]

Been busy with my son for little league. Havent been to gym in 3 days! Ugh. Still getting out and moving around. Not the same as lifting iron.

[chavostrong]

Rested yesterday, now to finish swaping out my water pump that I've been postponing for weeks to electric, and possibly modifing brackets, then to the gym! For chest back and abs. Still feeling my arms and legs from 2 days ago

[anti-bonk]

think i need to add some more cardio. been stuck trying to break 240! for ages!

Me too. I keep hovering around 240. I had planned on starting the bike commute to work this week (beautiful weather this past weekend) and then it snowed again last night. I'm anxious for the cardio I can't get in the gym. With 4 1/2 weeks to go i want to kick it into overdrive.

[live4gs]

Been busy with my son for little league. Havent been to gym in 3 days! Ugh. Still getting out and moving around. Not the same as lifting iron.

I know what you mean. With 2 to 3 grandsons playing little league on Thursdays my day is full after I get off from work. I get off at 6 one or two starts at 6 the other at 8pm! All I have time for is get home and go straight to bed.
I get up at 4:30 for work and get ready for my shift.
Good luck with your team!!

[TimVYSS]

Had some great workouts the last few days, also a couple of late ones (well for me) at 7 and 9PM luckily I have my home gym in my garage.

Tuesday I did a hyper pull workout which included 440 LB deads for 3x5 and 90 minutes in total and then got up and 5:45 AM Wednesday and went for a 5.5 Mile run for my cardio.

Power legs day today.

[gobbles23]

The scale is not my friend. Up,down, up, up, down, up.....thats the way its been this whole time. UGHH!!! I am not taking measurements til the end...hopefully that will tell the tale.

It must be a Canadian scale thing. Mine does the same damn thing! LOL

Must be hahaha

Mines just... staying the same, really.

Glad to know it's not just me, that's somewhat comforting, lol!!!! That there Canadian gravitational pull!

[browguy808]

Keep pushing hard guys and gals!

[tjwoody]

if anyone would like to see my thoughts on some ronnie colemen products please visit me.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=161362643

I know what you mean. With 2 to 3 grandsons playing little league on Thursdays my day is full after I get off from work. I get off at 6 one or two starts at 6 the other at 8pm! All I have time for is get home and go straight to bed.
I get up at 4:30 for work and get ready for my shift.
Good luck with your team!!

i can be in same boat. my girls kids have soccer and baseball i try to get to every weekend for the actual games. 2-3 hours a weekend adds up and im not even going to many practices.
now if i could lug some weights out while i was watching. lol

[live4gs]

if anyone would like to see my thoughts on some ronnie colemen products please visit me.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=161362643



i can be in same boat. my girls kids have soccer and baseball i try to get to every weekend for the actual games. 2-3 hours a weekend adds up and im not even going to many practices.
now if i could lug some weights out while i was watching. lol

Yea on Thursdays my cardio will be chasing our granddaughter. She don't like the stroller and for sure when Grandma is there she wont be in it. So I'll be following close behind to make sure
she don't go too far. Bad part is at the age of 1yr she acts like/well knows every thing already. Between that I try to watch a game or two.
Since I work Saturdays I miss all there games on that day. From pix and texts I see they sometimes are there from 8am to2pm some days, heck that's a job!

[Free Weight Friedel]

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Contestants - Week #12




Women's Transformation


Picture Thread Link: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159760121


**Links below names are journals for this contest** (IF you have a log/journal, please post the link)


BOLD names means you have posted during the current week.


MoEcho
laurenrun262
beefcake66
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159521421
CMoney320
ms_mac
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=156571063
gobbles23



Men's Transformation


Picture Thread Link: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159760171


**Links below names are journals for this contest** (IF you have a log/journal, please post the link)


BOLD names means you have posted during the current week.

live4gs
lsbowen
PhiSig2298
chavostrong
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1201096681
xr7gt
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159650581
browguy808
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159770301
rocketman766
zamwoi
McWinning
qstick99
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159531411
InfiniteForward
anti-bonk
GettingfitAgain
Vytis
TimVYSS
biggoron
EjnarKolinkar
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=152312773
bulldogged
TMcDermid
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1197822721
XKINGX
tjwoody
RUTHL3SS
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159968661[/b]





Contestants Who Have missed a Week Posting


Women's Transformation

MsClickClick - Week # 5, Week # 7, Week #9 - Disqualified
CMoney320 - Week # 5
gobbles - Week # 6
jenleon - Week # 7, Week # 8 - Disqualified
cyanotikat - Dropped Out


Men's Transformation

bauercm1 - Week #2, Week # 3 - Disqualified
lsbowen1 - Week # 3
TimVYSS - Week # 3
ShackledOrphan - Week # 3, Week # 4 - Disqualified
shortfield - Week # 3, Week # 4 - Disqualified
Mighty Kev - Week # 4, Week # 5 - Disqualified
zamwoi - Week # 5
PhiSig2298 - Week # 7
JaySinX - Week # 7. Week # 9, Week # 10 - Disqualified
XKINGX - Week # 7
EndOfHeartAche - Week # 7, Week # 8 - Disqualified
chavostrong - Week # 9
johnplante2 - Week # 10, Week # 11 - Disqualified
McWinning - Week # 11









JUDGES

Free Weight Friedel
TheSolution
mrdead
Ceejay84
WandyDiane
Godhelpme
cyanotikat





To ALL Contestants: Make sure you read & understand the rules in the first post. If you have any questions, post them in this thread or send me a PM.

[InfiniteForward]

[lsbowen1]

Heavy lifting for the win. Doing some overhead presses today, hit a new PR on Deadlifts this week with 435lbs for 1. Getting better with my macros.

[bulldogged]

Just happen to check your last log entry Tmcdermid, Nice steady progress!

[rocketman766]

I wanted to update my body fat numbers here on the site but just wanted to get a little "forum insight". I know a lot of people say don't get hung up on a number, but this is one that I'm tracking. If I have been strict on my diet and hitting the gym regularly ( 4-5 days a week ) and busting ass, as a general rule would I be safe in assuming I haven't LOST any lean mass or muscle? Just curious for your thoughts. I know what my lean mass weight was from my last body fat test ( water dunk method ) so I have been using that number in my calculations when I update the body fat percentage. I just don't want to give myself false info. The mobile dunk tank that I use to get my test done won't be back in this area for another month or so....

And if you guys remember, I think ( haven't scrolled back to see... ) I was the only fool dumb enough or brave enough to post progress pics here... you can toss that pic out because I am steadily progressing! I hope you boys are killing it, because I know I am!

[TMcDermid]

Just happen to check your last log entry Tmcdermid, Nice steady progress!

Thanks. Progress is steady but not sure if it will be enough for this contest. Time will tell though.

[EjnarKolinkar]

I wanted to update my body fat numbers here on the site but just wanted to get a little "forum insight". I know a lot of people say don't get hung up on a number, but this is one that I'm tracking. If I have been strict on my diet and hitting the gym regularly ( 4-5 days a week ) and busting ass, as a general rule would I be safe in assuming I haven't LOST any lean mass or muscle? Just curious for your thoughts. I know what my lean mass weight was from my last body fat test ( water dunk method ) so I have been using that number in my calculations when I update the body fat percentage. I just don't want to give myself false info. The mobile dunk tank that I use to get my test done won't be back in this area for another month or so....

And if you guys remember, I think ( haven't scrolled back to see... ) I was the only fool dumb enough or brave enough to post progress pics here... you can toss that pic out because I am steadily progressing! I hope you boys are killing it, because I know I am!

You would be safe in assuming you minimized lean losses. We train hard, keep up the intensity, and eat well. Exactly what happens with body composition and methods will vary a bit with the individual.

Fundamentally you do your best to insure you are training and eating well and track results, make adjustments over time.

JMO

[RUTHL3SS]

Need some motivation guys

[beefcake66]

Need some motivation guys

Me too - hurt my chest last night at football, so I'm sooky and hungry and eating everything. I give myself the day to recover and then back at it tmw

[InfiniteForward]

On the subject of motivation, when Ronnie Coleman dropped by this thread... that was all the motivation I needed. Being in a middle of a tough journey, and all of a sudden, the person you look up to, stops by and graces us with his presence. That's definitely a highlight of this competition for me. Every time I feel lethargic or question my abilities, or look at food I'm not supposed to have.. I have this voice in the back of my head going YEEEEEEEEEEEAHHH BUDDDDDDDDDDDDY!!! It's a big kick in the butt for me personally. Aches, pains, lack of energy, boring meals, all that stuff just flies out of the window. The only thing on my mind is VICTORY.