IFBB section regulars Olympia

[flangmasterj]

EDIT: maybe we shouldn't judge on physique, but on who made the most progress? levels the field a bit no?

That's a great idea.

[TTimmerman]

I know I already posed this question but how is this going to be judged? Do we have to take a pic of each mandatory or can we just take a couple of selfies from different angles (front, back, side)? The latter seems much more practical cause some people don't have other people to photograph them.

if you got a phone with camera or laptop it's easiest to film yourself and take screenshots of that... it's how i used to do it

selfies through mirrors often distort like fuuu.

Should have clean rules about the pictures; like in the morning versus in the gym with an ubah pump is a huge difference on most, daylight vs shady downlighting etc etc... all makes for fairer judging

[deathmetal1992]

if you got a phone with camera or laptop it's easiest to film yourself and take screenshots of that... it's how i used to do it

selfies through mirrors often distort like fuuu.

Should have clean rules about the pictures; like in the morning versus in the gym with an ubah pump is a huge difference on most, daylight vs shady downlighting etc etc... all makes for fairer judging

Not gonna lie, I haven't thought of that. That's actually a great idea. Measlied.

[SammyJr]

Not gonna lie, I haven't thought of that. That's actually a great idea. Measlied.

what about my idea

[deathmetal1992]

what about my idea

Your idea works as well, tbh I don't even know if my cellphone has a 5 second timer feature. Will find out.

Tbh my cut's not going as well as I had expected. 8 lb down in 3 weeks but I still look like I have the same bodyfat, just flatter. I've only done 1 cut before, but it was from being bear mode to fairly fit. I've never been really lean. Anything I should be aware of?

[B-Neva]

I will handle the money for IFBB cards/contest fees

[SammyJr]

I will handle the money for IFBB cards/contest fees

thanks brah. i just emailed you the $100 entrance fee

[patbanya]

You in then Pat?

Sign me up for the masters 30+ division. Hopefully, I'm the only one that enters.

I actually did a transformation for work (I'm a nutritionst), and I've been sharing my progress on ******** and Instagram. It's not the most dramatic change, but it's my first time really documenting it.

It seems like every few months we hold a transformation challenge, and encourage you guys to join. And, there's usually a grand prize to serve as an incentive. In the end, the real winners are the people who stick with it. The ones who genuinely eat, breath, and live the lifestyle.

But, wouldn't it be nice if you could turn the tables, and see the transformation from the other side? What if, one of us (a Max Muscle employee) was willing to share their progress? It might offer some fresh perspective on what can be achieved when diet and supplementation go hand in hand.

So, I've decided to take it upon myself to share my journey. I started at the end of April, right after the NPC Max Muscle VA Classic. My starting weight was 230lbs. Currently, I weigh 212lbs, and I haven't really lost any muscle.

Ultimately, my goal is to represent Max Muscle Springfield on a bodybuilding stage. I turn 34 in November, so I need all the encouragement that I can get. Who's with me?

I took these photos after last night's workout.

Weighed in at 208 lbs post workout. 

I'm focused. ✌

Last update for tonight. Tomorrow, I'll be at Anytime Fitness in Kingstowne, representing Max Muscle Springfield. 

[hairlineofpeace]

what's wrong with my humor when i'm dieting? my sense of humor stays fine, my tolerance just plumets

cool initiative guys, i know that Pat is dieting already, DarrenInGym is 4 weeks out and looking surreal (natural), Masthead just stopped dieting and looked amazing and i'm starting prep august 9th I'll definitely follow this contest/thread

EDIT: maybe we shouldn't judge on physique, but on who made the most progress? levels the field a bit no?

Awesome idea/suggestion! And I'm not only saying that because I'm a total noob..

[TropicalSunset]

Great idea about tracking the progress Timmy. Funny it comes from you, the ghy who would murder us all in this competition.

That said, how would we track progress? From when to when? It seems to me that might be problematic.

I thought of this not as an actual bodybuilding competition really, bjte a competition to push ourselves more and strive for our individual best...so winning, while nice, is not the objective.

I also liked the idea of giving out awards for best body part, most conditioned etc.

Still some stuff to work out in the actual judging and how it will be done, but I am glad to see it has gotten people moving.

Also we should all post out height and game day weight. Obviously relying on the honor system, so no exaggerated stats please.

[TropicalSunset]

And holy crap Pat...take it easy on us man. Looking great. Especially for this far out.

[TTimmerman]

Great idea about tracking the progress Timmy. Funny it comes from you, the ghy who would murder us all in this competition.

That said, how would we track progress? From when to when? It seems to me that might be problematic.

I thought of this not as an actual bodybuilding competition really, bjte a competition to push ourselves more and strive for our individual best...so winning, while nice, is not the objective.

I also liked the idea of giving out awards for best body part, most conditioned etc.

Still some stuff to work out in the actual judging and how it will be done, but I am glad to see it has gotten people moving.

Also we should all post out height and game day weight. Obviously relying on the honor system, so no exaggerated stats please.

Tbh you should start up asap.

Every 2 weeks same day in the morning, posts should include pic of weight on scale, height etc and a lil random information on how you dieted and what you changed, that way we can learn from it and is food for discussion and questions/answers.

Update pics should imo include ALL mandatories filmed from a correct angle and under no bias-lights.

Don't mean to come off as a douche now but I'll use me as an example how track progress, i film it.

https://youtu.be/4HWXcBsB5m4

Beats bothering with camera timers 80 times to get it right

[deathmetal1992]

Tbh you should start up asap.

Every 2 weeks same day in the morning, posts should include pic of weight on scale, height etc and a lil random information on how you dieted and what you changed, that way we can learn from it and is food for discussion and questions/answers.

Update pics should imo include ALL mandatories filmed from a correct angle and under no bias-lights.

Don't mean to come off as a douche now but I'll use me as an example how track progress, i film it.

https://youtu.be/4HWXcBsB5m4

Beats bothering with camera timers 80 times to get it right

That's a little too much imo. Most pros don't even post update pics, let alone all mandatories. A couple pics here and there is good, but no need to do that much. A little weight update, and what you've been typically eating is good as well.

[bartosh]

Ill take a before pic (today) just to show current bodyfat levels and show day posedown pics. Ill post both on showday

[TropicalSunset]

While that looks great Timmy and would be ideal, some people will like to keep anonymous, so I don't think video will work because of that. Maybe posting the mandatories would be the way to go about it.

[SammyJr]

I don't like to show my body until the day of the show

As long as I win best atrophied right quad award, I'll be good

[deathmetal1992]

While that looks great Timmy and would be ideal, some people will like to keep anonymous, so I don't think video will work because of that. Maybe posting the mandatories would be the way to go about it.

I'm just gonna post all the mandatory poses on game day. Until then I'll take a couple of selfies from the same angles to keep track of progress.

[TropicalSunset]

I think that will work for most guys. Mandatories on game day and a few updates before. If you don't want to post pics before game day, you don't have to, but at least update us on weight and how you think you are progressing.

Sound good guys?

[TTimmerman]

And mandatories when you start, hard to compare otherwise no?

[TropicalSunset]

I am cool with that. Sammy seems to want to wait until game day. What about the others participating?

And I am really hoping we can get more people participating and on board.

[SammyJr]

i can take pics now and show them on september

[bartosh]

I guess there should be two categories. casual vs non-casual. I just opted for some additional self-motivation. There are no prizes involved so this is getting a bit excessive imo.

All solid ideas, but too much for me.

[Devils]

Just post whatever pics you want, obviously the people taking it serious will take better pics

[B-Neva]

Winner gets flang's Phil heath shoes

[SammyJr]

Winner gets flang's Phil heath shoes

im out






winner gets levrone's used posing trunks i got off ebay

[flangmasterj]

Winner gets flang's Phil heath shoes

I've got two pairs coming. One for me and one for this prize pool.

[SammyJr]

I've got two pairs coming. One for me and one for this prize pool.

pretty sure you're trolling but you already ordered the one for the winner?

[flangmasterj]

pretty sure you're trolling but you already ordered the one for the winner?

Yeah I'm thinking US size 10 will be close enough.

[tumtum]

Is it too late to get in on this? And before you answer let me state this. I have 2 wks left n my mini cut then I have my last phase of "offseason" before I prep for my first show (start prep in February I think).

But this will motivate me to make quality gains and not just balloon 20 lbs of lard like I ALWAYS do

[TTimmerman]

Just post whatever pics you want, obviously the people taking it serious will take better pics

This would work tbh...

Should be a "best lulz" award