DEAL of the YEAR on USPlabs OxyElite Pro! Check it out and you could WIN!

[AntM1564]

My biggest health goal I achieved before I got into bodybuilding. I remember sitting at my 8th grade graduation, my lower back was in a lot of pain. I had to go to the doctor's for my high school physical a few days later so I asked why this was happening. I stepped on the scale and it registered 240 pounds. The doctor said that is why my back was hurting; too much pressure was on it. After that, I told myself I was going to lose weight and I would not weigh myself until one year later.

After school, I would walk and increased my distance every week. That soon turned into jogging and then running. Everyone was saying how good I looked, but I did not know how much I weighed. I weighed myself exactly one year to the day and was down to 172 pounds. That was 68 pounds lost in my freshman year of high school. No oe told me to lose the weight, I wanted to.

A piece of advice I would give someone is to set realistic goals. Yes, aim as high as you can, but if the goal is unobtainable or close to it, it kills the motivation. Set a long term goal and several short term ones to help you reach the long term goal. That way, you're still hitting goals and those goals will help you reach the ultimate one.

[Apocalypto08]

Incredible progress. I too have found that the discipline gained from controlling diet, exercise, and other related habits does carry over into other areas of life...IF it is applied...which you certainly have done. Good job!

Thanks, Classic. I'm starting to see a lot of it pay off now, and whenever there's any kind of progress all the work's justified. All the best to you and I'll be on the lookout for more USP Labs promos.

[Jmhager]

Round #3 Question:

What is the BIGGEST diet, training, health, or physique related goal that you have ever accomplished? How did you do it? What one piece of advice would you give others about achieving their goals?

My answer is more of an ongoing progression and it might get a bit long but here goes!...

I play D1 college baseball and my freshman year of college was really nerve racking. I was so consumed with numbers (stats, weight, maxes etc.) I totally neglected many aspects of health that I should have. I was obsessed at getting up to 200 lbs because everyone said I should... Long story short, my freshman year I put on 25 lbs and at first I was satisfied. Once the season was over and I looked back at pics I realized how unhealthy my body looked. I was about 15% Bodyfat which was really upsetting for me. Over the summer I decided I was going to lose all that weight and get in "shape". I didnt know enough about proper nutrition and supps so I just worked out way too much, did too much cardio and didnt eat nearly enough. By the end of the summer I was ripped but I had lost nearly all my muscle!! Once again I was disappointed and wanted to do something about it.

That was 2 years ago... In that time I have had alot of obstacles. I tore my lateral Meniscus in my knee 2 times, dislocated my ribs, gotten stitches, tendonitis and every other baseball/exercise related injury you can think of! With all those obstacles I am proud to say that over those 2 years I have managed to go from 160-lbs, skin & bones and unhealthy to 185 lbs and below 10% body fat. It was alot of work but I truly loved learning all about nutrition and exercising and doing things the right way!

Today I am still battling my knee injury. I had surgery 5 weeks ago and I am rehabbing and training harder than ever! I know that I will be able to reach whatever goals I set my mind to!.. My advice is keep pushing yourself. Learn about your own body, how it reacts to certain things and how it works. Lean about proper nutrition and find a work out that you enjoy and works for you! STICK WITH IT and never stop! It is a lifestyle

[classic34]

Awesome! Thanks a ton!

What provoked it was basically being talked down to by friends and family. People constantly commented on how skinny I was and that I was to obsessed with that game. I really had nothing to say back to them =/, so eventually it just began to stack and I reached a breaking point. Decided to give myself a rebuttal to what they said. What's funny is that now they all think I'm too obsessed with the gym and making sure I'm good nutrition-wise everyday lol.

Hah, now isn't that funny... Thank you for sharing.

My biggest health goal I achieved before I got into bodybuilding. I remember sitting at my 8th grade graduation, my lower back was in a lot of pain. I had to go to the doctor's for my high school physical a few days later so I asked why this was happening. I stepped on the scale and it registered 240 pounds. The doctor said that is why my back was hurting; too much pressure was on it. After that, I told myself I was going to lose weight and I would not weigh myself until one year later.

After school, I would walk and increased my distance every week. That soon turned into jogging and then running. Everyone was saying how good I looked, but I did not know how much I weighed. I weighed myself exactly one year to the day and was down to 172 pounds. That was 68 pounds lost in my freshman year of high school. No oe told me to lose the weight, I wanted to.

A piece of advice I would give someone is to set realistic goals. Yes, aim as high as you can, but if the goal is unobtainable or close to it, it kills the motivation. Set a long term goal and several short term ones to help you reach the long term goal. That way, you're still hitting goals and those goals will help you reach the ultimate one.

Congrats AntM, you win! I like this story because it reminds me of myself quite a few years ago. You made do with what you had and despite having no numbers to go off, no fancy equipment, and no specialized diet or workout plans you made an incredible change. This just goes to show that what it really comes down to is not what you have but what you put in! Please PM me with your name and shipping info and I'll get you hooked up!

Alright guys it looks like it's time to bring this one to a close. We had some great entries and some seriously motivating stories in here... Congrats to the winners and to everyone else...thank you for playing!

[blw070473]

congrats to all of the winners!

[KellyMarie3391]

My 2013 fitness goals are: to start the Insanity workout dvds- push through the challenges I'm faced with, cutting out sugary desserts & incorporate more healthy fats and protein in my diet, eat smaller meals throughout the day, stick to a weight training program- less cardio & more weights- and take to on each day with positive energy and a bright smile !!!

[classic34]

I'm sorry KellyMarie but this promo has ended! Keep an eye out for more USPlabs promos...there are plenty to go around.

[brazilianbadboy]

Congrats to all the winners!

Can't wait to get my thanksgiving instant winnings and do a second round of TEST Powder! =D

[classic34]

Congrats to all the winners!

Can't wait to get my thanksgiving instant winnings and do a second round of TEST Powder! =D

Yeah buddy! Are you logging?

[brazilianbadboy]

Yeah buddy! Are you logging?

I'm thinking about doing it in the usp labs forums when I get back to Jersey.
Spending the holidays down here in Brasil with family right now =)

[ericdose]

I'm thinking about doing it in the usp labs forums when I get back to Jersey.
Spending the holidays down here in Brasil with family right now =)

You should log in these forums as well. The logs I've seen of the test powder looks like people are seeing great results

[KellyMarie3391]

I'm sorry KellyMarie but this promo has ended! Keep an eye out for more USPlabs promos...there are plenty to go around.

Oh okay! I am trying to find reviews about this new OEP Super Thermo formula. Any ideas how it is? Or where I can find reviews?

[Marshall28]

Excited to get my prize pack!

[classic34]

Oh okay! I am trying to find reviews about this new OEP Super Thermo formula. Any ideas how it is? Or where I can find reviews?

It's brand new actually, just released so there are likely not many reviews available just yet. The good news is that we essentially created to have the same overall feel and results as the original so while they are somewhat different in formula and some may prefer one over the other for certain differences in ingredient profile they are overall the same and will produce the same results. Basically if you liked the original you'll love the NF version as well! You can't go wrong with either one.

[Jeffdoushyy89]

Mine is to finally get jacked!

[mwong515]

basically look like a sex machine.

[brazilianbadboy]

basically look like a sex machine.

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[classic34]

To the winners...your stacks should have shipped sometime this week so you should have the goods in your hands any day now.

Mine is to finally get jacked!

basically look like a sex machine.

I'm sorry you two but this promo is over!

[slag]

I'm a big fan of oep before the formula changes awhile back. I'm looking to get a bottle soon, but between the 2 formulas, which one is more effective? Kind of confusing with a product that has 2 different formulas but only one name.....

[classic34]

I'm a big fan of oep before the formula changes awhile back. I'm looking to get a bottle soon, but between the 2 formulas, which one is more effective? Kind of confusing with a product that has 2 different formulas but only one name.....

Hi Slag. Please check my post above in response to KellyMarie. The formulas are different, but should overall produce extremely similar feel and results. I think that there may be some people that prefer one version over the other say for someone who prefers not to use 1,3-Dimethylamylamine and we want to give you the option between the two formulas. We use the analogy of a red sports car versus a blue sports car. Either way, the performance is incredible and undeniable!

[Marshall28]

Hoping the UPS guy arrives with some goodies today

[slag]

Hi Slag. Please check my post above in response to KellyMarie. The formulas are different, but should overall produce extremely similar feel and results. I think that there may be some people that prefer one version over the other say for someone who prefers not to use 1,3-Dimethylamylamine and we want to give you the option between the two formulas. We use the analogy of a red sports car versus a blue sports car. Either way, the performance is incredible and undeniable!

Thanks, I'll have to pick up a bottle. From what I'm seeing, bb.com only sells the new formula, is their any plans to have them carry the original formula as well?

[brazilianbadboy]

Hoping the UPS guy arrives with some goodies today

Did it come? I'm still waiting on mine from thanksgiving =/

[Marshall28]

Did it come? I'm still waiting on mine from thanksgiving =/

It did not arrive yesterday. Not sure it will arrive today as we just got hit with 12'' snow. Fingers are crossed.

[brazilianbadboy]

It did not arrive yesterday. Not sure it will arrive today as we just got hit with 12'' snow. Fingers are crossed.

WOW 12 inches??? That's crazy!
I just had lunch and I'm about to hit the beach right now its 90 here right now =D

[dex26]

Fitness Goals for 2013 - Get down to 9%BF and be able to run the tough mudder with ease come June 22.

[Marshall28]

Package recd but no oxyElite

[brazilianbadboy]

Package recd but no oxyElite

Not in the subject but I just went online and saw that there was a deadly accident over there in Iowa. Like 25 cars, trucks.. Sad stuff. Glad you are ok though.

[browguy808]

Package recd but no oxyElite

Same here...must be on b/o?

[Marshall28]

Same here...must be on b/o?

I hope we still get it. It was a Oxyelite promo so it's kinda strange we didn't get any. I am sure a USP rep will chime in here.