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

[anti-bonk]

Off to slow start with the holiday. But still managed to lose 2 1/2 lbs. This time around I'm gonna try incorporating the circuit machines at the gym instead of just free weights. See how that goes

[InItForFitness]

Happy Monday everyone!


Hope you all had a great holiday weekend with friends & family and enjoyed some delicious food.
Took the week off myself to let the body rest and fill up on delicious Thanksgiving feasts


Now back at it and ready to dial it in for the duration of the contest.

[Tannerus4]

I know those feels! Starting today myself, the first of the month, a Monday, new beginnings...yay, beginning of hormonal crap. Fighting the urge to stay in bed since I have an off day but I refuse. We can DO THIS!!

Remember that old progress picture of yours! You will get back there and then some!

Good luck everyone!

on spread...dangit.

[tjwoody]

i knew i was piling on the weight but wow those before pics really told me the hard cold truth.

[dazedncnfz]

i knew i was piling on the weight but wow those before pics really told me the hard cold truth.

You could of just asked me

[tjwoody]

You could of just asked me

youre to busy being impressed with my mad weight lifting skills to give me an honest answer.

[dazedncnfz]

youre to busy being impressed with my mad weight lifting skills to give me an honest answer.

[Free Weight Friedel]

To All Contestants!


I am extending the picture posting deadline 1 week! I want as many people as possible to participate in this contest! They must be posted by midnight on 12/6!


But, they must be taken by 12/3 at the latest! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!


Also, I am accepting your start pictures even if they are in links. But your after pictures must not include any links! They must be visible in your post. That means you MUST have at least 50 posts by the end of the contest! MAKE SURE YOUR POST YOUR START PICTURES IN THIS YEAR"S PICTURE THREADS, NOT LAST YEARS, LOL!


Also, there is no reason anyone should continue to post in the sign-up thread!

[Free Weight Friedel]

OBF ******** Page: www.********.com/groups/235171123491




Contestants - Week # 1




Women's Transformation


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


Bold names mean that your START PICTURES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED!

Sky22
kcollins2125
MsClickClick
Ceejay84
beefcake66
amandarose23
nuclearwarfare
MoEcho
missladyj
NeverSettle15
alk88
TF1984
LoveMyInk
ShelleyAnne
yoojungl
tootscott
citylights4
trailmeeks
Tannerus4
Cass40
alexsanabria921
JulieC26
Flexish
digitalangel3
ASNicole14
ms_mac



Men's Transformation


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


Bold names mean that your START PICTURES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED!


MNjay
live4gs
lsbowen1
PhiSig2298
xr7gt
qstick99
TMcDermid
Ttdskann
JaceX
chavostrong
Milo420
koweanguy
anti-bonk
Patton740
tjwoody
bosshogg2011
stingray72
reediculous
Bigdumogre
cnh57811
InItForFitness
workinithard
rocketman766
JaySinX
dougefresh93
MF1977
dazedncnfz
daddyfatsac99
superfly9000
ufmsibley
zagaboi
Owlyx
vikings22
Vytis
jcfullbr
Mighty Kev
HarleyAdrian
kojiiko
johnplante2
DEEETS
crownroyle
DeMon-LaVar
DJHthaDon
EWALoss





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.

[qstick99]

Here in So Cal for the week, training for work. I've packed plenty of Tuna, peanut butter, bread, fruit, mixed nuts and protein mix. Will be trying to keep outside meals minimal and hotel offers a good spread for breakfast. They have a small exercise room that I'll make the most of for the next 4 days.

[MNjay]

A nice little workout tonight in the gym
Monday Workout 2 –
• 10 Bench Presses
• 10 Lying Dumbbell Curls
• 16 Lateral Hops over the Barbell
Repeat 4 times.
• 10 DB Clean and Presses
• 10 DB Deadlifts
• 16 Lateral Hops over the Barbell
Repeat 4 times.
• 10 Close Grip Bench Presses
• 10 Bent Over Dumbbell Rows
• 16 Lateral Hops over the Barbell
Repeat 4 times.
Added to that 30 min of screaming hard HIIT on the bike and I was pretty shot at the end. LOVE IT!

[vikings22]

Time to really dial in!!>:-)

[InItForFitness]

'Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail'...

Meal Pre Monday

Yesterday was meal prep for the week!


This weeks meals will be ;
1. 8oz chicken breast + fettucini noodles in alfredo sauce
2. 6oz 80/20 beef + roasted garlic mashed potatoes
4. PB & J Sandwich + Chocolate Protein Pudding
5. 4.5oz pork chops + whatever carb I choose for the evening meal

[beefcake66]

'Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail'...

Meal Pre Monday

Yesterday was meal prep for the week!


This weeks meals will be ;
1. 8oz chicken breast + fettucini noodles in alfredo sauce
2. 6oz 80/20 beef + roasted garlic mashed potatoes
4. PB & J Sandwich + Chocolate Protein Pudding
5. 4.5oz pork chops + whatever carb I choose for the evening meal

Way to get er done... I'm jealous of your cooking supplies and tupperware haha. I gotta build me some (mini) meals like this.

[InItForFitness]

Way to get er done... I'm jealous of your cooking supplies and tupperware haha. I gotta build me some (mini) meals like this.

The majority of my cooking equipment (pans, pots, etc.) were confiscated from my mom


Tupperware curteusy of Dollar General.
$2 for a 3 pack.



Meal prep is simply a neccessity due to my life schedule.
Work around 50+ hours a week right now + 2-3 hours of night classes after the work day M-F.

There just isn't enough time in the day to try and cook fresh meals and get in my calories/nutrients. Hell, I have to be up at 4 every day just so I can be to the gym in time to have sufficient training time before showering and heading to work.



So is the life of a gymrat though

[Bigdumogre]

Awesome meal prep
Do they reheat well? Do you freeze them?

[InItForFitness]

Awesome meal prep
Do they reheat well? Do you freeze them?

They always seem to reheat just fine..have had one or two slight issues, but most of the time they're good to go.



As for storage, I always just leave them in the fridge.
A lot of people prefer freezing anything beyond 3-days, but I've never had an issue with it.

As long as you're keeping the temp correct, you should be fine to simply fridge them.

[zagaboi]

They always seem to reheat just fine..have had one or two slight issues, but most of the time they're good to go.



As for storage, I always just leave them in the fridge.
A lot of people prefer freezing anything beyond 3-days, but I've never had an issue with it.

As long as you're keeping the temp correct, you should be fine to simply fridge them.

How long do they last in the fridge? I don't let my preps last for more than 2 days.

[Flexish]

Awesome meal prep. I need to get on the ball with that. started posting again in my poor neglected journal.

[yoojungl]

'Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail'...

Meal Pre Monday

Yesterday was meal prep for the week!


This weeks meals will be ;
1. 8oz chicken breast + fettucini noodles in alfredo sauce
2. 6oz 80/20 beef + roasted garlic mashed potatoes
4. PB & J Sandwich + Chocolate Protein Pudding
5. 4.5oz pork chops + whatever carb I choose for the evening meal

Nice meal prep! Food looks delicious!

[alk88]

How long do they last in the fridge? I don't let my preps last for more than 2 days.

Most meals or food in general cam last for four days easy. I cook only twice a week. Sunday and Thursday. I weigh out and portion size everything, then put in in Tupper wear and label it with the date, calories, and serving size. I also use my fitness pal if I need help to stay on track for calories and macro's. The fitness pal also has supplements listed to out in for your calories for the day. VERY helpful and easy to use.

[cnh57811]

How long do they last in the fridge? I don't let my preps last for more than 2 days.

I prep lunches (grilled chicken + veg) for the entire work week on Sunday and eat them through Friday. Been doing that for years.

Mirin dat iron gut?

[tjwoody]

my gal is very supportive of me, not like my exwife. lol

but this time she says, "so u want me to help prep again right? this isnt like the several other times i tried and all you would do is eat junk." i cant honestly say i wont eat any junk.

[tjwoody]

How long do they last in the fridge? I don't let my preps last for more than 2 days.

he is much more organized then me.
when i prep i will take half the meats and freeeze them, same with any carbs i cook. in the freezer for like 2 days then a day to defrost.
my veggies are all those steam in the microwave ones at work and ill have things like fresh broccolini, eggplant or zuccichi for a few meals during week.

[Free Weight Friedel]

'Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail'...

BRB....flying to Michigan!

[The Solution]

BRB....flying to Michigan!

why don't you come visit Erie afterwards for dessert at Chef Bob's?

[MF1977]

Wow that is one heck of a meal prep.

[MNjay]

great job with the meal prep.

[chavostrong]

Too bad I couldn't use the pics I sent in for MP back to the grind. Didn't make the list but oh Well.

still I em resigning, dq myself out.... So much for my goal. Good luck everyone hope you reach yours

[beefcake66]

Too bad I couldn't use the pics I sent in for MP back to the grind. Didn't make the list but oh Well.

still I em resigning, dq myself out.... So much for my goal. Good luck everyone hope you reach yours

what? There's still time...?