*****OBF "2014-15 Winter Transformation Challenge" Contest Thread*****

[beefcake66]

life is good when you have the gym to go too.I got a new PR in my dead lift Friday its 505 x 6!! I feel awesome, but I almost tore a callus off my hand while lifting the weight,luckily for me i had my liquid chalk to protect my hands.

Exact same position I was in on Thursday, but I had no liquid chalk and i did rip a callus off!! And you did twice the weight I did for many more reps haha... congrats dude!

What is the texture of liquid chalk like? I have a strange phobia of normal chalk... can't touch it.

[zagaboi]

Plenty of good resources online to learn
Bodyrecomposition.com (all of lyles articles)


If Cutting Read the following:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ss-part-1.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ss-part-2.html

I highly suggest you read here regarding your diet:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ts-part-1.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ts-part-2.html


If Trying to add some size:


Eat in a caloric surplus, meaning eating more kcals than you need to maintain in order to gain muscle, size, and strength.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...mass-gain.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...-gains-qa.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...ass-gains.html

Philosophies, Macro intake, training , and cardio articles for you to understand and help set up what you need to do before moving forward towards more supplements or advanced workout routines.

Borge and Biorythm Diet and his RTS site:

http://forum.reactivetrainingsystems.com/content.php

Layne norton's website and his 30+ Vlogs (under media)

http://www.biolayne.com/
Some of his podcasts too:

http://www.biolayne.com/tag/podcast/
^^^ Awesome listens about cardio, metabolic damage, dieting, flexible dieting etc.

Alan Aragon (one of the mods on here) and his website:

http://www.alanaragon.com/

if you got some spare money sign up for his AARR (Alan Aragon Research Review) incredible studies and information that debunk broscience.

Martin Berkhan and his information on Leangains.com
Showing you that you can eat late at night and still get ripped
dont have to eat every 2-3 hours
etc..
http://www.leangains.com/

Thanks for the references, Bob. This will be a very good tool in the long run. Will start reading some later, things are starting to slow down at work and here at the house. Finally got to update my log and finish a couple of obligations. Have an awesome weekend everyone!

[The Solution]

Thanks for the references, Bob. This will be a very good tool in the long run. Will start reading some later, things are starting to slow down at work and here at the house. Finally got to update my log and finish a couple of obligations. Have an awesome weekend everyone!

No problem
Plenty more where that came from

protein per meal:
http://wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutri...a-single-meal/

Nutrient Timing/Protein Timing:
Importance of Carbs/Protein:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=165802131

Some more goodies.
Flexible Dieting:

http://wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutri...-clean-eating/
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...-dieting.html/
http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/how-t...dieting-iifym/

[missladyj]

What is the texture of liquid chalk like? I have a strange phobia of normal chalk... can't touch it.

Just like sun tan lotion, i love it. You put it on once and it lasts for pretty much the entire workout. I have yet to rip a callus :3. Were you able to super glue it back on?

Btw...anyone know the official end date for the contest?

[The Solution]

Just like sun tan lotion, i love it. You put it on once and it lasts for pretty much the entire workout. I have yet to rip a callus :3. Were you able to super glue it back on?

Btw...anyone know the official end date for the contest?

First post in the thread.

Saturday, March 14, 2015 - OFFICIAL END @ MIDNIGHT EST/ Start posting after pictures & measurements

Saturday, March 21, 2015 - ALL END PICTURES & MEASUREMENTS DUE BY MIDNIGHT EST

[missladyj]

First post in the thread.

Yea, was wondering if it was changed since it started later than expected.

[digitalangel3]

checking in. I have been doing some Calisthenics as my routine for the last couple weeks.

[Free Weight Friedel]

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Final List of Contestants - Week # 8




Women's Transformation


Picture Thread Link: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=165202141


Bold names mean that you have posted during the current week!

**Link under a contestants name is for their log/journal

Sky22
kcollins2125
MsClickClick
beefcake66
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...3012481&page=6
nuclearwarfare
MoEcho
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...7378563&page=5
missladyj
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=164606011
alk88
TF1984
yoojungl
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1315243141
trailmeeks
Tannerus4
Cass40
JulieC26
digitalangel3
ASNicole14
ms_mac
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...571063&page=20





Men's Transformation


Picture Thread Link: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=165202131


Bold names mean that you have posted during the current week!

**Link under a contestants name is for their log/journal


MNjay
live4gs
lsbowen1
PhiSig2298
xr7gt
qstick99
TMcDermid
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=165202491
koweanguy
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=165217161
anti-bonk
Patton740
tjwoody
Bigdumogre
InItForFitness
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=165191931
rocketman766
JaySinX
MF1977
dazedncnfz
daddyfatsac99
zagaboi
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hlight=zagaboi
Owlyx
jcfullbr
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=165163281
Mighty Kev
kojiiko
DEEETS
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=165340371
DeMon-LaVar
DJHthaDon


WEEK # 8 is COMPLETE!



JUDGES

Free Weight Friedel
TheSolution
WandyDiane
Vytis

**More Judges to be added**







Contestants Who Have Missed a Week of Posting


Women's Transformation

citylights4 - Week # 4, Week # 6, Week # 7 DISQUALIFIED
MsClickClick - Week # 5, Week # 7
ASNicole14 - Week # 6, Week # 8
Ceejay84 - DROPPED OUT
Flexish - DROPPED OUT
alk88 - Week # 8
JulieC26 - Week # 8


Men's Transformation

Ttdskann - Week # 3, Week # 5, Week # 7 DISQUALIFIED
cnh57811 - Week # 3, Week # 4 DISQUALIFIED
workinithard - Week # 3, Week # 4 DISQUALIFIED
DJHthaDon - Week # 3, Week # 6
PhiSig2298 - Week # 4, Week # 8
bosshogg2011 - Week # 4, Week # 5 DISQUALIFIED
vikings22 - Week # 4, Week # 5 DISQUALIFIED
jcfullbr - Week # 5
crownroyle - Week # 5, Week # 6 DISQUALIFIED
superfly9000 - Week # 6, Week # 7 DISQUALIFIED
Owlyx - Week # 6
rocketman766 - Week # 8
MF1977 - Week # 8


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.

[beefcake66]

[TF1984]

WHAT????? What happened????????

[MNjay]

not much new here... on the water yesterday, today is a rest day and tomorrow back at the gym.
Good Luck, Y'all.
J

[beefcake66]

WHAT????? What happened????????

railway accident apparently... theres a bunch of articles...

[rocketman766]

I hope I haven't missed too much! My laptop died and had to dig one out of storage to post...

Still killing it in the gym!

[koweanguy]

railway accident apparently... theres a bunch of articles...

^Yup. It's covering my news-feed on fb.

[TMcDermid]

Sad day in the fitness world - you will be missed Greg Plitt. You have inspired me more than any other individual out there. RIP.

[JulieC26]

This week's been tough for me. I lacked motivation to continue with my daily workouts and also even failed with my healthy dieting. But after reading some of y'all's post, I felt a little better. Hopefully, I will wake up with a better attitude and workout early in the morning, as usual! I hope everyone's going thru their workouts well and accomplishing your goals step by step!!!

[JulieC26]

You were a great inspiration to many. You will definitely not be forgotten! RIP Greg Plitt.

[DeMon-LaVar]

Started week off with heavy squats and box jumps

[zagaboi]

Good morning everyone!

Had a good weekend with the wife and kids, both of us were on rest days. Played with them and went out a couple of times. Hit cardio + abs at the house.

Not good for the goals though as we've been eating out for dinner. That Korean food was hnng but killer with the calories. Lol

Have a good Monday guys and gals!

[beefcake66]

Just like sun tan lotion, i love it. You put it on once and it lasts for pretty much the entire workout. I have yet to rip a callus :3. Were you able to super glue it back on?]

I didn't have any superglue, I just ripped it off Now I suffer

I may have to find some of this liquid chalk..!

[Sky22]

Hey everyone! Things are going awesome on my end.

COUNTRYMIKE i must say this PYRO PRO is pretty awesome! Loving how it keeps me awake! I've noticed a HUGE difference at work when i take it. Thank you thank you!

Weight is dropping nicely and clothes are fitting so much better! I love this comp because it brings the best out of everyone!

[kcollins2125]

I am feeling more motivated now than ever and I even started school last week.
That means I'm working full time, school part time and trying to keep up with everything else but I feel amazing.

I agree that the Pyro Pro has been a life saver with all of these changes!
I have dropped a pants size and am down 9 lbs since starting the competition

Here's to another great week.

[dazedncnfz]

Well still have mono and still under doctors orders to rest

Still continuing the cut and taking all supps, just too drained to do much of anything, I am still going to try and get in a couple of sessions this week. I should be back to normal next week...

[Owlyx]

I just wanna say that the new S'mores flavor Quest bar is insanely delicious IMO.

[kojiiko]

Still feeling great, at the moment I'm lovin Quakers old fashioned oats. I remember when I started eating them, it was the most horrible-st thing I have eaten. Reminded me of eating cardboard( yes I have eaten cardboard) >.<

Lifting the weights yesterday afternoon, I can feel my thighs are sore today. The strange thing is my Abs that are on Day 18 of the 30 days challenge aren't. Holding the plank for 2 minutes and 30 secs was hard enough. I really thought I would have aching abs today.
After finishing them yesterday it really took it out of me. (maybe later they will ache)

Today's cardio Week 3 of the couchto5k

Have a good week everyone

[kojiiko]

I just wanna say that the new S'mores flavor Quest bar is insanely delicious IMO.

I always wonders what flavor is S'mores? Strawberry with more ?

[Owlyx]

I always wonders what flavor is S'mores? Strawberry with more ?

lol I kinda want a strawberry on one now. Congrats on getting that plank up to 2:30 man!

[lsbowen1]

R.I.P. I always enjoyed his videos and his attitude towards life. One of the fitness industries most inspirational for sure.

[kojiiko]

lol I kinda want a strawberry on one now. Congrats on getting that plank up to 2:30 man!

so its strawberry?

tbh I feel that the plank, I might cause injury if I hold on longer. I'm still a noob but wouldn't 3 * 1 minute planks be better?

[trailmeeks]

S'mores are graham/chocolate/marshmallow...I think its just short for "some more" which was probably something some cute little child tried to say while their mouth was full of marshmallows.

Happy monday all! I was hoping to get this week started off with some major cardio...but I'm fighting off sickness. Everyone at home and work is sick - it was only a matter of time. Hopefully it will be over in a few.
At least I'm well hydrated w tea!