***OBF "Fall 2012 Transformation Challenge" OFFICIAL Contest Thread***

[SnackPack08]

Heya there fellow fitness freaks..... I was wondering If someone could post a proven chest and bicep sculpting workout? I've tried a few different routines, even one recommended from a co-worker who competes but I'm still not getting results I'm looking for. I'm sort of new to BB.com and even more so to the fine art of shredding, due to being trained for flat out power lifting in high school. Form pointers would be greatly appreciated as well.


Thanks ahead of time

Good luck in the competition everyone

[Mighty Kev]

Good luck everyone! I'm all posted up and ready!!!

[live4gs]

Well I have confirmed my old scale has been lying to me! For a while now it has been posting my weight as around 203 to 205 avg. We had bought a new scale but we thought it was wrong and wanted to take it back. We lost the receipt and “they” wanted to give us the new discounted price, so we kept it. We gave the new scale another chance. Come to find out after double checking the new one is more accurate and close to real weight. Got dressed for work ,weighed myself with old & new scale. Then at work used a calibrated scale and found out the new scale is about 1 lb off from the work scale.
That bites since it shows over a 10lbs difference on the plus side.
I’ll be using the new one for the comp.
Guess I have more work to do!!

[TMcDermid]

I hope everyone had a great day in the gym and you stayed disciplined!

[MoEcho]

I hope everyone had a great day in the gym and you stayed disciplined!

^ This! Stick to those macros peeps!! #OUTWORK

[SmallyBiggs92]

Workouts are going awesome, i have never been more sore after each workout. I am doing the Hell Raiser Training Solo, i suggest it to everyone!

[ellybelle]

Well I have confirmed my old scale has been lying to me! For a while now it has been posting my weight as around 203 to 205 avg. We had bought a new scale but we thought it was wrong and wanted to take it back. We lost the receipt and “they” wanted to give us the new discounted price, so we kept it. We gave the new scale another chance. Come to find out after double checking the new one is more accurate and close to real weight. Got dressed for work ,weighed myself with old & new scale. Then at work used a calibrated scale and found out the new scale is about 1 lb off from the work scale.
That bites since it shows over a 10lbs difference on the plus side.
I’ll be using the new one for the comp.
Guess I have more work to do!!

Iv had scale issues too in the past. I had one scale that had some kind of memory built in, which remembered your previous weight so when you stepped on it, it always said the same, anyhoo i guess it malfunction and my slow weight gain didn't measure on it, no matter how tight my clothes got it still told me I was 152lbs. It wasn't until I looked on reviews on amazon that I realized the scale had the memory thing and loads of reviewers were having the same issue with it not giving accurate readings. As far as I know it's the stupidest thing in the world to have a scale remember your weight. By the time I bought a new scale I was also 10lbs heavier but at least I knew.

[Magikal]

This contest is starting out strong! Keep up the motivation and pump out those reps at the gym. Remember it's important to have short and long term goals. The short term will get you to the long term!

[Skullster]

I hope everyone had a great day in the gym and you stayed disciplined!

Today was cardio and ab work day. Tomorrow back to the iron. I am doing All Pro's Beginner routine and I am in Cycle 6 week 3 Medium Day. At the end of this cycle gonna change it up and switch to a modified 5x5 routine.

[live4gs]

Iv had scale issues too in the past. I had one scale that had some kind of memory built in, which remembered your previous weight so when you stepped on it, it always said the same, anyhoo i guess it malfunction and my slow weight gain didn't measure on it, no matter how tight my clothes got it still told me I was 152lbs. It wasn't until I looked on reviews on amazon that I realized the scale had the memory thing and loads of reviewers were having the same issue with it not giving accurate readings. As far as I know it's the stupidest thing in the world to have a scale remember your weight. By the time I bought a new scale I was also 10lbs heavier but at least I knew.

I kind of have the same issues. The funny part is the old scale would be different on different days, so you think all is good. I thought I was drying my clothes too much and they were shrinking… But no, I guess I was gaining!

[EjnarKolinkar]

Tip for the day, check your vitamin stack. If your taking oil based pills its not hard to add 50-100 calories to your day you might not be counting.

[mom2e3]

For Women

FYI-

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post950777393

Thanks for that!!! I hope they waive the continental US requirement. Restoraid waived it for me. Sometimes, though, it's the price you pay for living in paradise.

I got a 20 minute pool swim in. I don't like pool swimming. I MUCH prefer the ocean. I worked on breathing on my left side. I'm sure it was quite commical since I am a TOTAL left side breather. But I will conquer and prevail! Taking a breath every three strokes is just so much more efficient that breathing every two strokes (and I can't go four strokes! I need that breath!). Hubby is working late, so I'm hoping to lift some weights later. I have caught the kids' cold, so we'll see if I need sleep more than I need to lift.

[Free Weight Friedel]

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Contestants

Names in bold below, means your pictures have been accepted.

Men's Transformation


Picture Thread Link: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=148193693


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


evarts78
klybern
live4gs
njmuscle66
tjwoody
akira6713
Lukas13
fatmess77
anti-bonk
Ndeserranno
Thepaul7
EddieFatz
Remidog
fightfanatic7
dim2d
zamwoi
blsmith
schwak26
GettingFitAgain
ZombieEater
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=148226113
BOOGADA
blacksilo
Skullster
SnackPack08
TinyTim72
gjbridges
NickMogan
TMcDermid
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post949826623
NitrogenWidget
SmallyBiggs92
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=148249733
Winfamy
jmitchell79
tripleh210
houstonrice
CLB454
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...9589263&page=4
crownroyle
xeverts
Midnight_Lifter
PimpedHerOut
EjnarKolinkar
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post950185793
lucas_ita
plujan
ShayZ
bigbiff
ESmith87
mbogier
Magikal
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...23&pagenumber=
jameseo
qstick99
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post911072333
Burt12
Mighty Kev
PhiSig2298
GreenMailer



Women's Transformation


Picture Thread Link: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=148193783


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


digitalangel3
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=148204913
ellybelle
MsClickClick
DomesticDiva
beefcake66
karen2k
Veelo305
Ceejay84
nicscoffee
ms_mac
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=142654721
KariM1909
mom2e3
WorksGurl
cyanotikat
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=147300313
mbranco47
jjmhowell
Cindaboo1
0nyx79
LinDiva3
rickiecoombs
MoEcho
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=146273283


JUDGES

Free Weight Friedel
WandyDiane
TheSolution
Frankie75
mrdead
Vytis


**More Judges to be added**

[Free Weight Friedel]

Hi George. Need another judge?

Yes & Done!

I assume the contest is still open? If so, I'd like to join..


Edit: looks like I missed it. Damn. Well, good luck to everyone.

You can still get in if you want to.

[mom2e3]

What's up with the delays, ladies? Just get on it!

[Winfamy]

I dont think you will have any problem putting on too much fat with this balanced approach. Looks solid, thing I never thought about was that as I added weight I had to up calories to keep gaining. I stalled after gaining about 8 lbs, I had to go from 300 to 400 daily average surplus. I added the extra 700 a week split between my two hardest workout days. Only thing I would do different in hind sight is go to 350 instead of 400. I think getting impatient leads to gaining fat.

That's a very good point, thanks for bringing it up. Don't think patience will be an issue for me, after cutting for almost a year I'll be glad as long as I don't see too much fat there, so a plateau when gaining probably won't trigger my OH GOD NEED TO CHANGE CALORIES alarm like a fat loss plateau does :P

I suppose my fat person mentality DOES come in handy sometimes though it's something I also want to change, quite sure it's not very healthy to keep thinking like that when reality proves me wrong. Guess we all have our skeletons huh? :P

[ms_mac]

Good morning, OBF'ers! Here is a link to my journal if anyone is interested

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=142654721

[ms_mac]

What's up with the delays, ladies? Just get on it!

My "photographer" is unavailable til Fri so I will post Friday afternoon

[Magikal]

Good morning, OBF'ers! Here is a link to my journal if anyone is interested

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=142654721

Drop some fluff and win some stuff haha. I like that ms Mac good luck!

[PhiSig2298]

Yes & Done!



You can still get in if you want to.

Thanks boss! I'll have the pics posted today!

[GreenMailer]

FWW - too late to join? Or do we have until the 22?

[cyanotikat]

Just completed back day. 20# deadlift increase since last week. I'll take it!! Good morning all & let's stay focused

[tjwoody]

I will have my camera this weekend so will take pics fri night or sat AM and post before sat is over.

Just getting into the 5/3/1 program. Not officially yet since I havent set out on my mission to find maxes but running the basic split and seeing how i feel with squats and deads. seems like a great program and I am hoping to add some strength and hopefully size for next years cut.

gonna bench today and find my 3rm for bench so i have it for program.

[Free Weight Friedel]

FWW - too late to join? Or do we have until the 22?

LOL, no it's not too late. I already had the sign up period but, I will add you to the list. Just follow the info in the first post, about the pictures and everything else.

[Mighty Kev]

Man am I excited for this!!! My goal is to get that lean and streamlined physique that you see on the outside packages of underwear ads. I want to see exactly what my abs look like again, it's been 4 years since college when I was at my fittest. I want to get back to that and go beyond that. 16 weeks is plenty of time

[tjwoody]

holidays always hurt me when trying to lose fat. glad im eating a bit over maint this time around.

[Mighty Kev]

holidays always hurt me when trying to lose fat. glad im eating a bit over maint this time around.

It's going to be tough having the contest run thru thanksgiving and Christmas right?!? It's going to take a lot of will power. For me, it'll be all about the not eating or drinking at night, and avoiding alcohol

[blacksilo]

it sucks because everyone here at work are a bunch of ... well they don't care what they eat and there is ALWAYS cookies, cakes, candies, baked goods on the back table i walk by about 25 times a day especially during the holidays.. it's quite tough

[Winfamy]

it sucks because everyone here at work are a bunch of ... well they don't care what they eat and there is ALWAYS cookies, cakes, candies, baked goods on the back table i walk by about 25 times a day especially during the holidays.. it's quite tough

With adversity comes pride Think of how much prouder you'll be when you DO succeed having such an environment around you. And it might actually be a good thing in order to achieve true self control, that way you won't feel in the middle of a jungle when you inevitably find yourself around temptation best of luck!

[Skullster]

With adversity comes pride Think of how much prouder you'll be when you DO succeed having such an environment around you. And it might actually be a good thing in order to achieve true self control, that way you won't feel in the middle of a jungle when you inevitably find yourself around temptation best of luck!

^^^ Now that's the RIGHT attitude to have! Reps.