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THE CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN. NO MORE ENTRIES ALLOWED FOR THIS MONTH'S CHALLENGE!

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Questions belong in this thread (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?t=30384).

Until the challenge begins, please refrain from making any posts in this thread except your Official Entry post. Once the challenge starts, you may post all you like.

This premise of this challenge is pretty simple: Each participant starts the month with 100 points. A point is deducted each time a workout is missed, a meal is missed, an unscheduled "cheat" meal or snack is consumed or a daily update to your official challenge post is missed. The goal, of course, is to finish the month with 100 points!

Here are the rules:

1) The challenge begins on February 1, 2009. You must have your starting post up by 7:00 AM (EST) on February 1, 2009--NO EXCEPTIONS!
2) It doesn't matter if you are cutting, bulking or maintaining. The common goal here is 100% consistency.
3) Each person participating in the challenge should start a post in this thread by the cut-off time. Your Official Challenge post must be updated each and every day. The updates won't take long (examples below). If you miss an update, you must deduct a point. Please note that you should edit your existing Official Challenge post--don't start a new post every day.
4) Miss a workout for any reason, deduct a point.
5) Miss a meal for any reason, deduct a point.
6) Eat an unscheduled "cheat" meal or snack, deduct a point.

Feel free to post before/after pictures if you like (optional).

Of course this challenge is based on the honor system. You can cheat, but that would be pointless.

Here's an example Official Challenge post (feel free to copy and paste, substituting your own information):

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Sample Official "100 Challenge" post


GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to reduce my body fat to 8%.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: chest & triceps (PM)
Tuesday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Wednesday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: back & biceps (PM)
Thursday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Friday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: delts & traps (PM)
Saturday Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: legs (PM)
Sunday: Stationary bike, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 200 pounds
BODY FAT: 9.8%
ARMS: 16.75"
CALVES: 16.5"
CHEST: 42.75"
FOREARMS: 13.5"
HIPS: 38.75"
THIGHS: 24"
WAIST: 32.5"


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG (Note: Each entry should be completed the day after, or at the end of the same day after all meals/workouts are completed. Please be sure to keep a running total of your points, as shown below.)

FEB 1: I did my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled.
-0 points [100 points]

FEB 2: My car broke down and I missed my back workout. I walked to Burger King for dinner and had an unscheduled cheat meal.
-2 points [98 points]

FEB 3: I missed my cardio today, but ate all meals as scheduled.
-1 point [97 points]

FEB 4:

FEB 5: I missed yesterday's update, but I did my delts and traps workout yesterday, and ate all meals as scheduled (including my scheduled cheat meal). Today I did my cardio, ate all meals as scheduled and did my leg workout.
-1 point [96 POINTS]

You get the idea.....

Diet
Warp Speed Fat Loss diet
Two cheat meals in the month (14th & 28th)

Training
M: WSFL strength, circuits & energy systems training
Tu: Rugby training or WSFL cardio
W: WSFL strength, circuits & energy systems training
Th: Rugby training or WSFL cardio
F: WSFL strength, circuits & energy systems training
Sa: Rugby match or WSFL cardio
Su: Rest

Starting stats
Weight: 196 lbs
Waist: 38"

Starting stats
Weight: 188 lbs
Waist: 36"


Sun 1st Feb All meals on plan, including the second planned cheat from the week which began in January. I am now having no cheats until Valentine's.
Mon 2nd Feb All meals on plan, although I didn't have the starchy carbs prescribed because I didn't do my prescribed WSFL workout. This is because my car broke down on the way to work today and I had no way of getting to the gym (temperatures are below freezing here this evening!). I did some energy systems stuff at home as a (poor) substitute - I got a good sweat up and spent a while doing mobility drills and soft tissue work too. I hope this is enough to avoid dropping a point... :confused:
Tue 3rd Feb All meals on plan. WSFL cardio done; I had to cycle to the gym to git 'er done. I am not losing a point over something so trivial.
Wed 4th Feb All meals on plan. WSFL weight training/intervals done.
Thu 5th Feb All meals on plan. Was going to go to rugby, but it was cancelled due to heavy snowfall. So, at 7.30pm I set off for my gym to do WSFL cardio. That was closed - again, because of the snow. Sigh. The universe owes me a point -1 point
Fri 6th Feb All meals on plan. Gym closed again, so I drove 20 miles round-trip to the nearest open gym and paid for a day pass. I had a great session too.
Sat 7th Feb All meals on plan (need to have one more meal, will have it just before bed and I'm not even tempted to cheat). Did WSFL cardio. My conditioning is improving rapidly I feel.
Sun 8th Feb All meals on plan. Enjoyed my rest day out of the gym :) Diet was tough to keep interesting today - rest day WSFL diet is 0 carbs, so all meals are protein/fat and I reckon I got 1600-1700 calories altogether. Tomorrow's workout could be a toughie :nod:
Mon 9th Feb All meals on plan (about to enjoy my final meal). WSFL weight training done.
Tue 10th Feb All meals on plan (about to enjoy my final meal). WSFL cardio done.
Wed 11th Feb All meals on plan. WSFL weight training done.
Thu 12th Feb All meals on plan. WSFL cardio done.
Fri 13th Feb All meals on plan. Weight training & intervals kicked my ass again.
Sat 14th Feb All meals on plan including one scheduled cheat - duck confit with potato rosti, and some baguette on the side. WSFL cardio done. Half of Feb down, only one point lost. I'm gonna finish with 99 points, I know it.
Sun 15th Feb All meals on plan. No training today as scheduled, am exhausted and need a good night's sleep ahead of this week's hard training sessions.
Mon 16th Feb All meals on plan. Weight training done. Knackered.
Tue 17th Feb All meals on plan. Cardio done.
Wed 18th Feb All meals on plan. Weight training done.
Thu 19th Feb All meals on plan. Cardio done.
Fri 20th Feb All meals on plan. Weight training & intervals done.
Sat 21st Feb All meals on plan. Cardio done. I feel in a machine-like state right now where I'm just getting things done on auto-pilot. It's gonna take something exterior to knock me out of my stride now.
Sun 22nd Feb All meals on plan. Rest day from training.
Mon 23rd Feb All meals on plan. Weight training done.
Tue 24th Feb All meals on plan. Cardio done.
Wed 25th Feb All meals on plan. Weight training done.
Thu 26th Feb All meals on plan. Cardio done.
Fri 27th Feb All meals on plan - about to have final meal. Weight training done. Deadlifted properly :spaz:
Sat 28th Feb On plan meal wise but didn't do my cardio as I was feeling unwell. -1 point

FINAL SCORE: 98 points

Goal : Lose 8 pounds during February

Monday: Chest
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Shoulders
Thursday: Legs
Friday: Off
Saturday: Back
Sunday: Off

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 181 pounds
ARMS: 13.75"
CALVES: 14"
CHEST: 38" (unflexed)
FOREARMS: 11.5"
THIGHS: 23"
WAIST: 36.5"


END STATS
WEIGHT: 179
ARMS: 13.5
CALVES: 13.75
CHEST: 38
FOREARMS: 11.5
THIGHS: 22.5
WAIST: 36.5


Also do 13 minutes HIIT Cardio Twice a week. Days will vary depending when i can fit it in, but it will preferably be on non-training days and I will deduct points at the end of the week if i havent done them.

I am not planning any cheat meals and will deduct points for anything eaten that isnt on my menu. 1 point will be deducted for every alcoholic drink I have (this is where all my points will go)


1st Feb - All meal eaten, no points lost, perfect day

2nd Feb - Same as Yesterday. still with 100 points. Still sticking to my diet and updating this but have so little time. Hopefully will be able to make something more of this post tomorrow, time allowing

3rd Feb - Another perfect day. 100 Points

(I'm afraid I'm going to have to bale out of this one fellas. I now have a holiday from the 20th to the start of March and have to go away for a weekend with work next week. Will still work hard and post my finishing stats here though)

GOAL: continue my transformation

COMMENT: I want to reduce my body weight

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
3-4 weights w.o./week

MEAL SCHEDULE
5-7 meals/day, one cheat meal per week.

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 88 kg
BODY FAT: 16%?
ARMS: 36.5 cm
CALVES: 41.5 cm
CHEST: 104 cm
FOREARMS: 30.5 cm
HIPS: 102.5 cm
THIGHS: 61.5 cm
WAIST: 93 cm

DAILY LOG
week13
FEB 1: 20 mins HIIT; 6 meals
-0 points [100 points]

week14
FEB 2: Full Body BB w.o.; 6 meals
-0 points [100 points]

FEB 3: 20 mins HIIT; 6 meals
-0 points [100 points]

FEB 4: Full Body BB w.o.; 6 meals
-0 points [100 points]

FEB 5: 12 mins HIIT; 4 mins tabata; 6 meals
-0 points [100 points]

FEB 6: Full Body BB w.o.; 6 meals (one cheat meal)
-0 points [100 points]

FEB 7: -2 points [98 points]

FEB 8: -2 points [96 points]

week15
FEB 9: Full Body BB w.o.; 6 meals
-0 points [96 points]

FEB 10: 20 mins HIIT; 6 meals
-0 points [96 points]

FEB 11: Full Body BB w.o.; 6 meals
-0 points [96 points]

FEB 12: 10 mins cardio; 6 meals
-0 points [96 points]

FEB 13: Full Body BB w.o.; 6 meals
-0 points [96 points]

FEB 14: 40 mins cardio (HIIT+MISS); 4 meals
-1 points [95 points]

FEB 15: Full Body BB w.o.; 5 meals
-0 points [95 points]

week16 - week off training
FEB 16: 6 meals
-0 points [95 points]

FEB 17: 6 meals
-0 points [95 points]

FEB 18: 6 meals
-0 points [95 points]

FEB 19: 40 mins cardio (HIIT+MISS); 5 meals
-0 points [95 points]

FEB 20: 6 meals
-0 points [95 points]

FEB 21: 5 meals; late update
-1 points [94 points]

FEB 22: 5 meals;
-0 points [94 points]

week17
FEB 23: Full Body HIT wo; 6 meals
-0 points [94 points]

FEB 24: 40 mins cardio (HIIT+MISS); 5 meals
-0 points [94 points]

FEB 25: Full Body HIT wo; 6 meals
-0 points [94 points]

FEB 26: 20 mins HIIT; 6 meals
-0 points [94 points]

FEB 27: Full Body HIT wo; 6 meals (1 cheat meal)
-0 points [94 points]

FEB 28: 40 mins cardio (HIIT+MISS); 5 meals
-0 points [94 points]

END STATS
WEIGHT: 85 kg (-3)
BODY FAT: 16%
ARMS: 35 cm (-1.5)
CALVES: 40 cm (-1.5)
CHEST: 98.5 cm (-5.5)
FOREARMS: 30.5 cm
HIPS: 100 cm (-2.5)
THIGHS: 59.5 cm (-2)
WAIST: 89 cm (-4)

Before/After pictures (relaxed)
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GOAL: Weight Loss


COMMENT: I want to lose 10 to 15 pounds.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Power90 Sculpt 3-4 (AM)
Tuesday: Power90 Cardio/Abs 3-4 (50 mins, AM Fasted)
Wednesday: Power90 Sculpt 3-4 (AM)
Thursday: Power90 Cardio/Abs 3-4 (50 mins, AM Fasted)
Friday: Power90 Sculpt 3-4 (AM)
Saturday Power90 Cardio/Abs 3-4 (50 mins, AM Fasted)
Sunday: Power90 Cardio/Abs 3-4 (50 mins, AM Fasted)


MEAL SCHEDULE
5 - 7 meals per day, 1 cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 264.4 pounds
BODY FAT: ~26-27%
ARMS: 16.5"
CALVES: 17"
CHEST: 47.5"
FOREARMS: 13.75"
HIPS: 46.5"
THIGHS: 28"
WAIST: 44.5"
ABDOMEN: 49.5"


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG
FEB 1 - Did my cardio, 50 minutes of Power90 Cardio 3-4, and ate all meals as scheduled. Had my cheat meal for the week today, super bowl party...what can I say. But I still stayed well within my limits for a day. (100 pts)

FEB 2 - Missed my workout, got up too late. Ate all planned meals. Was a good day minus the missed work out. Will get it done tomorrow. -1 point (99 points)

FEB 3 - Ate all planned meals. Missed workout, was at the hospital. -1 point (98 points)

ive been watching this challenge for a few and im excited to actually attemptit now

I'm in for Feb 09.
Failure to do any of the plan would result in loss of 1 pt for each plan.

My exercise plan:
- At least 30 min of cardio exercise every weekday. :mad:
- Full body weight train on every Saturday. :mad:
- Sundays are rest days.

My other plans:
- No food after 10 pm. :mad:
- Sleeping no later than 12a.m. :mad:
- Drink at least 3 liters of water every day. :mad:

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Sun Day 01: Checking in at 10pm on Sun. Did stretching, checked. Drank >3 liters of water, checked. No more eating, checked. Will be sleeping at 11.30pm.
Minus pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 100

Mon Day 02: Checking in at 10.17pm. Did a 5.15 Km distance on treadmill for 37 min in the morning. Drinking my last bottle of water to make it to 3 liters. No more eating. Will be sleeping at 11.45pm. Yesterday I tried to sleep but it's kinda hard coz I have sleeping late for so long. Habit takes time!
Minus pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 100


Tue Day 03: Checking in at 9.45 pm. Once again drinking my last bottle of water to meet the 3 liters. Did 30min of jog/run on treadmill this morning. It's getting hard to get up to the gym so I'll be doing cycling at home tomorrow. It's near 10pm, so no more eating. Will sleep at 11.45 pm.
Minus pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 100

Wed Day 04: Checking in at 10.10pm. Met the water requirement. Will sleep before 12 am. No more eating. NO EXERCISE -1
Minus pts: 1 ; Remaining pts: 99

Thu Day 05: Reporting in at 11.50 pm. Will be sleeping soon. No food after 10pm. NO EXERCISE -1. Drank 3 liters of water.
Minus pts: -1 ; Remaining pts: 98

Fri Day 06: It's now 11.15pm. Done the exercise, drink the water and will sleep the sleep. Btw I checked my weight the on Wed and I was down 1kg :D. Well, I'm still overweight. Aiming to be less than 50kg. about 48kg with 22% BF , now I'm 59kg with 36%BF. Need months of discipline to get in shape. Gotta keep going and moving.
Minus pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 98

Sat Day 07: Water requirement for the day not met [-1]. Was out today so it's quite hard to keep up the water intake. No eating after 10pm. Just finished my weight training exercises.
Minus pts: 1 ; Remaining pts: 97

Sun Day 08: Checking in at 12.35 am. (-1). Drinking the last bottle of water to meet the daily target. My rest day. Been out for almost the whole day today and it's tough to keep the water intake (pure water exclude other drinks). Minus pts: 1 ; Remaining pts: 96

Mon Day 09: Did the exercise. Drink the water. Sleep before 12am. (in fact was sleeping the whole day, must be due to sleep debt from yesterday)
Minus Pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 96

Tue Day 10: Everything else is on point except EXERCISE. (-1) 17 more days to go for the month!
Minus Pts: 1 ; Remaining pts: 95

Wed Day 11: Done. Exercise was too easy will have to work up the intensity and motivation !
Minus Pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 95

Thu Day 12: Exercise done. Water OK. Sleep OK. Eating OK.
Minus Pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 95

Fri Day 13: No exercise -1. Water OK. Eating at 10.30pm -1. Sleep OK.
Minus Pts: 2 ; Remaining pts: 93

Sat Day 14: Done my weight train. Drink my water. The rest were according to plan. I almost couldn't resist snacking after 10pm but I drank water and try to go to bed. It would be struggle until I make a habbit out of it.
Minus Pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 93

Sun Day 15: Rest. Drank water. No eating after 10pm.
Minus Pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 93

Mon Day 16: NO EXERCISE (-1) . No eating after 10pm. Drank the water. Sleep OK.
Minus Pts: 0 ; Remaining pts: 93

Tue Day 17: Did the exercise. Eating after 10pm (-1). Drank the water.
Minus Pts: 1 ; Remaining pts: 92

Wed Day 18: NO EXERCISE -1. Eat after 10pm -1.
Minus Pts: 2 ; Remaining pts: 90

Thu Day 19: to be continued...
Fri Day 20: to be continued...
Sat Day 21: to be continued...
Sun Day 22: to be continued...
Mon Day 23: to be continued...
Tue Day 24: to be continued...
Wed Day 25: to be continued...
Thu Day 26: to be continued...
Fri Day 27: to be continued...
Sat Day 28: to be continued...

Choppie’s February 100 Challenge

GOAL: Weight Loss


COMMENT: I want to lose about six pounds, keep to my regular workout schedule, achieve 90% PN-based nutrition compliance, and stay strong through the whole month.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE:

Monday: weight training
Tuesday: HIIT
Wednesday: weight training
Thursday: HIIT
Friday: weight training
Saturday HIIT, or ski (1 hr xc or all day alpine)



My lifting and HIIT are components of Cosgrove’s Afterburn program (with Precision Nutrition eating plan, not the Afterburn plan) for 12 weeks. My major focus will be on continued workout intensity through the whole of the month, and doing a better job of eating a variety of meals, rather than repeating the old faithfuls.

I think I'm going to go with zero drinking for the month, unless we go visit my brother and his gf. If we do, one night of drinking.

MEAL SCHEDULE:
Five meals per day, 90% Precision Nutrition adherence (allows for 3 missed or non-compliant meals per week).


DAILY LOG:
FEB 1: Nutrition 100%, day off. 100 points
FEB 2: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 100 points
FEB 3: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 100 points
FEB 4: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 100 points
FEB 5: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 100 points
FEB 6: Nutrition 100%, workout done, plus 1 hour alpine ski. 100 points
FEB 7: Nutrition 100%, day off. 100 points
FEB 8: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 100 points
FEB 9: Not a good day, to put it mildly. No workout. 97 points
FEB 10: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 97 points
FEB 11: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 97 points
FEB 12: I suck. 94 points
FEB 13: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 94 points
FEB 14: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 94 points
FEB 15: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 94 points
FEB 16: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 94 points
FEB 17: Nutrition 100%, workout done + 50 minute ride. 94 points
FEB 18: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 94 points
FEB 19: Nutrition 100%, workout done + 50 min ride. 94 points
FEB 20: Nutrition 100%, workout done. I don't want to turn my computer back on later, so I'm checking in early, with the knowledge that if I screw up, I'll have the turn the machine back on. :ohnoes: 94 points
FEB 22: Nutrition 100%, day off, minus 1 for missing Saturday update. 93 points
FEB 24: Nutrition 100%, workout done + 45 minute bike ride, minus 1 for missing yesterday's update. :bang: 92 points
FEB 25: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 92 points
FEB 26: Nutrition 100%, workout done. 92 points
FEB 27: Nutrition 100%, workout done. I will not check in tomorrow, but will check in for Saturday on Sunday.92 points
FEB 28: Nutrition 100%, 6 hours alpine skiing. 92 points

Goal: Gain lean mass (1 kg).

Workout: 3 times per week.
Eat: 5 times a day.
No cheats or alcohol.

Feb 1.: Missed 2 meals. 98.
Feb 2.: Missed 2 meals. 96.
Feb 3.: Missed 2 meals. Workout done. 94.
Feb 4.: All OK. 94.
Feb 5.: All OK. 94.
Feb 6.: All OK. 94.
Feb 7.: All OK. 94.
Feb 8.: All OK. 94.
Feb 9.: All OK. 94.
Feb 10.: All OK. 94.
Feb 11.: All OK. Missed update. 93.
Feb 12.: Missed 1 meal. 92.
Feb 13.: Missed 3 meals. 89.
Feb 14.: No update, missed 2 meals. 86.
Feb 15.: No update, missed 2 meals. 83.
Feb 16.: No update, missed 2 meals. 80.
Feb 17.: No update, missed 2 meals. 77.
Feb 18.: Missed 2 meals. 75.
Feb 19.: Missed 2 meals. 73.
Feb 20.: Missed 2 meals. 71.
Feb 21.: Missed 2 meals. Missed update. 68.
Feb 22.: Missed 2 meals. 66.
Feb 23.: Missed 2 meals. 64.
Feb 24.: Missed 2 meals. 62.
Feb 25.: Missed 2 meals. 60.
Feb 26.: Missed 2 meals. 58.
Feb 27.: Missed 2 meals. 56.
Feb 28.: Missed 2 meals. 54.

Not missing workouts is easy. Eating right is hard :(
No weight gains this month. Some minor strength gains (which is cool, actually).

yes.
still need to define my goals

GOAL: to lose 2 kg by March
DIET: keep it above 80% clean, 4 meals a day at least, one cheat meal a week
EXERCISE: 3 times a week

FEB1: didn't post, other than that an ok day
[99]
FEB2: i have a cold, so no proper eating
[98]
FEB 3: still at home due to health issues, no workouts, diet irregular but mainly clean
[98]
FEB 4: still not feeling well: poor appetite, no workout
[96]
FEB 5: diet bad, still feel too weak to exercise but can make up for the lost workouts on tomorrow and on Sunday
[95]
FEB 6: diet terrible, but did exercise
[94]
FEB 7: apart from one snack too many, the day was good
[93]
FEB 8: ate unclean again, but did exercise - legs killing me, yay!
[92]
FEB 9: diet perfect finally
[92]
FEB 10: had a cheat meal
[92]
FEB 11: another cheat
[91]
FEB 12, 13, 14, 15: -3 points for not posting, - 2 points for two extra cheat meals, but did exercise, so at least i'm making progress in that department (compared to last month)
[86]
FEB 16, 17, 18: diet poor, no posting:
[81]
FEB 19-28: -10 points for not posting, and three for three extra cheat meals
[68]

2/23/09 Good on the diet. Plenty of outdoor informal exerices.

2/22/09 Been good on the diet. Lots of informal excerise. Some bike, but not as much as I should.

2/18/09 Formal exercise twice in D.C. Ate well, but lots of salt....I'm up two pounds, but I think/hope it's water weight. Had one day that ped. got up to 16k. Back on the bike with a vegence tomorrow.

2/12/09 Didn't end up on the bike today. Good on the diet. Again with a mild headache. I'm going to a convention in D.C. tomorrow, and my goal is to eat what they give me, which is always designed with nutrition in mind, not kinda thrown together like my meals. Anyway, my goal is to formally exercise each day I'm gone, and to hopefully return home less stressed.

2/11/09 Good on the diet. Off to jump on the bike. Lots of mild headaches lately.....not sure why.

2/10/09 Good on diet. Half hour on the bike.

2/9/09 Posting, but major headache.....taking Advil and going to bed.

2/8/09 Didn't post, but did a half hour on the bike.

2/7/09 Good on the diet, informal exercise. Family obligations up in Phoenix.

2/6/09 Good on the diet, didn't get a chance to exercise formally.

2/5/09 Good on the diet. Gotta go get on the bike.

2/4/09 Good on the diet. Tired. Off to bed.

2/3/09 Good on the diet. Didn't make it on the bike yesterday, but I'm off to get on it right now.

2/2/09 Good on the diet, other than a soda.......hacked at mean bushes outside for a half hour. Will do a half hour on the bike after the kid goes to bed.

2/1/09 Good on the diet so far today. Goal is to cut back on soda significantly this month. Did a lot of cleaning and then did 1/2 hour on the bike. Got lots of healthy snacks and fruits for the Super Bowl soiree. The Cardinals made the Super Bowl, which just goes to show that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

Start of month:

Scale says 124, though I only trust it to be within 3-4 pounds vs. truly "accurate".
Flabbiest part of thigh: 21.5 inches
Wides part of hips: 36.5 inches

Count me in. :)

wh 0 r u me


GOAL:
- Add stre ngth either each week, or bi-weekly
- No transfat
- No high fruc tose corn s yrup
- Post every day
- No non-dark cho colate
- 1 serving of veg gies per day, other than po tatoes


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Bike (AM), Legs (PM)
Tuesday: Run (AM)
Wednesday: Bike (AM), Chest (PM)
Thursday: Run (AM)
Friday: Bike (AM), Back (PM)
Saturday Long run (AM)
Sunday: Long bike (AM)


MEAL SCHEDULE
5 or 6 meals, who cares what times.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 175
BODY FAT: 12 ish

END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:


DAILY LOG

FEB 1: 174.8 lbs
Ate well until the foo tball game..
I had a piece of cheese cake, very small, but it contained oreo s which contain high fru ctose corn syru p. -1
Also missed my cardio session, -1 again.
Shit - Forgot to eat veggies. -1 again.

FEB 2:
So far so good; rode my bike in the morning for 30 min while watching G ood Fel las
Breakfast: 2 whole grain waffles, blue berries, 3 whole fried eggs, pure maple syrup
Rest of the meals were fine, did my chest workout in the PM. -0 for the day

FEB 3:
Going to do cardio now.
Another perfect day, but had a bunch of hunger pains.
I'll try to eat a little bit more tomorrow.
-0

FEB 4:
Did my cardio
For lunch i had BBQ chix sandwhich, which i'm assuming had HFCS -1

FEB 5:
-1 for not posting
-1 for having a 1inch x 1inch x 0.6inch high cheesecake containing oreos which contain HFCS

FEB 6:
-1 for not posting
-1 for not working out... taking this week off due to a back/neck injury + a cold/flu.
Good timing, however; I just finished a 12 week lifting routine where i had gained strength consistently every week, in almost every exercise.

FEB 10:Things are starting to feel better, so i'm going to try a leg workout tonight.

GOAL: Reducing


COMMENT: I'm dropping 35 lbs of fat and reducing my bf from 28% to 10-14%
January's Challenge: Lost 8.5 lbs and 1.4% BF
Total Weight Lost: 8.5 lbs
Total BF% Lost: 1.4%
Total Inches Lost: 5.25 in


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Cardio: HIIT; Abs
Tuesday: Weight Training
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: Cardio: HIIT; Abs
Friday: Weight Training
Saturday: Cardio: HIIT
Sunday: Weight Training

MEAL SCHEDULE
Four to five clean meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 164.5 lbs
BODY FAT: 26.7 %
ARMS: 11 in (relaxed); 13 in (flexed)
CHEST: 38 in
HIPS: 41 in
THIGHS: 23 in
WAIST: 34.5 in

MID-MONTH STATS
WEIGHT: 165 lbs
BODY FAT: 26.4%
ARMS: 11.25 in (relaxed); 13 in (flexed)
CHEST: 38 in
HIPS: 40.5 in
THIGHS: 23 in
WAIST: 33.5 in

END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CHEST:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG

FEB 1: 4 clean meals today. Cardio: 30 mins recumbent bike.
-0 pts [100 pts]

FEB 2: 4 clean meals today. Barely got them in, but I made it! Due to the snow storm last week, we had to make up a clinical for Nursing School tonight. So, I scheduled today as an "off" day from training, but typically Wednesday (my usual clinical day) is my off day.
-0 pts [100 pts]

FEB 3: 5 clean meals today. Didn't get a FULL cardio workout in tonight, though so I'm deducting a point.
-1 pt [99 pts]

FEB 4: 4 clean meals today. Scheduled OFF day from workout. Off to finish homework and go to bed!
-0 pts [99 pts]

FEB 5: 4 clean meals today. Cardio completed. Gotta get some sleep!
-0 pts [99 pts]

FEB 6: wow, this was a LOOOOONG week, it seems! 3 clean meals so far today. Off to the gym for my Weight Training: Full body today. One, maybe two more meals after the workout.
-0 pts [99 pts]

FEB 7: No post. No workout.
-2 pts [97 pts]

FEB 8: Fell asleep on the flippin' couch again last night! Saturdays are gonna kill me! :) Had all my meals, though. Today I got up and did my Weight Training: Legs, shoulders, triceps. Had 4 clean meals plus my cheat meal for the week. It's midnight and I just got off work so I'm going to bed!
-0 pts [97 pts]

FEB 9: I hate Mondays. :mad: But, I pushed through it, ate 4 clean meals and did my Cardio: 20 mins HIIT. Dragging myself to bed now. :sleepy:
-0 pts [97 pts]

FEB 10: 4 clean meals today. Weight Training: Back, arms, legs.
-0 pts [97 pts]

FEB 11: 4 clean meals again today. Scheduled OFF day from training. Going to bed now.
-0 pts [97 pts]

FEB 12: 4 clean meals today. Cardio: 20 mins HIIT.
-0 pts [97 pts]

FEB 13: 4 clean meals today. No workout, though.
-1 pt [96 pts]

FEB 14: 4 clean meals. No workout.
-1 pt [95 pts]

FEB 15: No post. No workout. 3 clean meals + scheduled cheat
-2 pts [93 pts]

FEB 16: 4 clean meals today. Feeling almost 100% again. Cardio: 20 mins HIIT.
-0 pts [93 pts]

FEB 17: 4 clean meals. Cardio: 20 mins HIIT.
-0 pts [93 pts]

FEB 18: No post. 4 clean meals. Scheduled OFF day.
-1 pt [92 pts]

FEB 19: 4 clean meals today. Cardio: 20 mins HIIT.
-0 pts [92 pts]

FEB 20: 4 clean meals today. No workout.
-1 pt [91 pts]

FEB 21: 4 clean meals. No workout.
-1 pt [90 pts]

FEB 22: 4 clean meals. No workout. Gonna have to change my workout schedule around next month, I think.
-1 pt [89 pts]

FEB 23: Family Emergency. No post. No workout. 4 clean meals.
-2 pts [87 pts]

FEB 24: Still cleaning up family emergency so, didn't get to the gym today. But I did manage 5 clean meals today. At least my meals have been spot-on all month. Man, I sure hope next month goes better than this one! :doh:
-1 pt [86 pts]

FEB 25: 3 clean meals + cheat meal for the week. Scheduled OFF day.
-0 pts [86 pts]

FEB 26: No post. No workout.
- 2 pts [84 pts]

FEB 27: 4 clean meals today. Dragging myself to the gym this eve......gotta study a little more, first.
-0 pts [84 pts]

FEB 28: 5 clean meals. No workout.
-1 pt [83 pts]

Goal: I want to drop 3 pounds this month. Keep all 100 points!

Rules: No cheats..I would like to really go a month without cheats..that is my main goal.

Another rule is I have to wake up @ 4:30 every MWF and @ 5:30 every Tues & Thurs - it makes my day much more organized..my husband works nights sometimes so to insure a workout it has to been done before school/work.

Monday: 45 Min of Cardio
Tuesday: Upper Body (Super Sets)
Wednesday: 45 Min of Cardio
Thursday: Lower Body (Giant Sets)
Friday: 45 Min of Cardio
Saturday: 45 Min of Cardio
Sunday: Off

Alternating with:

Monday: Shoulders/Abs 20 Min HIIT
Tuesday: Lower Body (Giant Sets)
Wednesday: Back/Bi 20 Min HIIT
Thursday: Lower Back/Chest 30 Min. Cardio
Friday: 45 Min Cardio
Saturday: Tri/Abs 30 Min. Cardio
Sunday: Off


I have been weighing around 125.
Before pics: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?t=46274

Feb 1: 100 POINTS
2000 Cals
Good day..no planned workout, but did good with diet.

Feb 2: 100 POINTS
1600 Cals
Good day..good workout and stayed on diet.

Feb 3: 100 POINTS
1600 Cals
Great workout..good diet day.

Feb 4: 100 POINTS
1900 Cals
GREAT workout -- good diet day.

Feb 5: 100 POINTS
2000 Cals
Good day.

Feb 6: 100 POINTS
1400 Cals
Good day.

Feb 7: 99 POINTS
Cheated
Went to a friends house - we all kind of pigged out - yucky - I feel like crap - not worth it.

Feb 8: 98 POINTS
Cheatd........again
Was really tired from party last night..ate too much..but didn't eat bad food.

Feb 9: 98 POINTS
2000 Cals
Good day.

Feb 10: 98 POINTS
1850 Cals
Good day.

Feb 11: 95 POINTS
1700 Cals
Yucky day...yucky day.

Feb 12: 95 POINTS
1900 Cals
Good day.

Feb 13: 94 POINTS
1800 Cals
Ate too much.

Feb 14: 93 POINTS
1700 Cals
Ate too much.

Feb 15: 93 POINTS
2000 Cals
Good day.

Feb 16: 93 POINTS
2000 Cals
Good day.

Feb 17: 93 POINTS
1800 Cals
Good day.

Feb 18: 93 POINTS
1800 Cals
Okay day.

Feb 19: 92 POINTS

My leg workout was GREAT!!!! Diet not so good.

Feb 20: 91 POINTS
1400 Cals
Great day for diet..but didn't workout.

Feb 21: 91 POINTS
1725 Cals
Workout great - diet going good.

Feb 22: 91 POINTS
1900 Cals
I have over hauled my diet - No wheat - I have cut out the cereal and everything. I am eating veggies, protein, oatmeal, brown rice..well that is pretty much it..some fat free milk in my coffee...I feel better and I am not as hungry after cutting out wheat. I hope it will make a big difference!

Feb 23: 91 POINTS
1700 Cals
Great day!!

Feb 24: 91 POINTS
1575 Cals
Besides stepping in poo at the gym...lol..I have had a great day!!!!! Had a little bit of wheat crackers thinking I could keep them in my diet - but I think it is still best to keep them out.

Feb 25: 90 POINTS
Ate too much..but did good.

Feb 26: 89 POINTS
Ate a little too much again!

Feb 27: 87 POINTS
Blah

Feb 28: 87 POINTS
1600 Cals

BIKINI BOUND

Goal:

Cutting fat/maintaining strength.

Nutrition:

< 1900 cals per day
> 120 grams protein per day
> 90% clean foods
veggies/fruit every day
bcaas/creatine/multi/fish oil
alcohol only on predetermined cheat days. will be more like a cheat 1/4 day. i'll eat clean most of the day and then eat and drink whatever i feel like each evening. (feb 1-superbowl, feb 14- valentines, 2 others whenever)

Workouts:

2 strength weight sessions per week
1-2 "cardio" weight sessions per week
anything else i feel like doing

Measurements:

date 2/1/2009

weight 133.5
calves (biggest) 13"
quads (under butt) 23"
quads (7" above knee) 20.25"
hips (below butt) 37.5"
hips (at butt perk) 37.75"
love handles/belly (widest) 34"
waist (smallest) 28.75"
under boobs 32.75"
nipple line 39"
armpit 36.5"
bicep (relaxed) 11.5"
bicep (flexed) 12.25"
forarm (flexed/widest) 9.75"

Prerequisite: To start this challenge with 100 points I must have 8 consecutive 100% perfect days following the above nutrition plan leading up to Feb. 1.

Updates:

24-31 JANUARY 2009..... 8 perfect days so far :dance:
01 FEBRUARY 2009 (Superbowl free day) ....... Since today is a free day i get to update in the morning. 100 pts
02 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1874 cals, 46/29/25 (C/P/F - %s), two long walks. 100 pts
03 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1759 cals, 41/31/28, upper strength. 100 pts
04 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1896 cals, 38/27/36, rest day. 100 pts
05 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1867 cals, 45/30/25, lower strength. 100 pts
06 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1890 cals, 44/28/28, rest day. 100 pts
07 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1850 cals, 38/30/32, full body short rest weights. 100 pts
08 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1373 cals, 17/42/40, glute/shoulder work. 100 pts
09 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1693 cals, 34/33/34, deadlifts/rows. 100 pts
10 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1785 cals, 31/33/36, hill sprints. 100 pts
11 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1805 cals, 42/31/27, rest day. 100 pts
12 FEBRUARY 2009 (Free evening)....... first half of day clean. 100 pts
13 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1617 cals, 38/34/28, upper strength. 100 pts
14 FEBRUARY 2009 (Valentines free day) ....... random weight routine. 100 pts
15 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1699 cals, 37/35/29, squats,bench,rows,chins, walk. 100 pts
16 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1591 cals, 17/38/45, rest day. 100 pts
17 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1596 cals, 29/40/31, walk, shoulder prehab. 100 pts
18 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1709 cals, 38/30/32, weight circuit, glute activation, yardwork. 100 pts
19 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1635 cals, 28/44/29, rest day, rolling. 100 pts
20 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1781 cals, 42/33/25, full body strength. 100 pts
21 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1833 cals, 34/39/27, short rests full body. 100 pts
22 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1646 cals, 15/47/38, 15 minute weight circuit. 100 pts
23 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1598 cals, 34/32/34, rest day and dancing. 100 pts
24 FEBRUARY 2009 (free day) ....... rest day. 100 pts
25 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1592 cals, 41/37/22, full body strength. 100 pts
26 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1320 cals, 23/42/35, being sick sucks balls. 100 pts
27 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1613 cals, 38/33/29, rest day. 100 pts
28 FEBRUARY 2009 ....... 1617 cals, 32/37/31, full body strength. 100 pts

GOAL: To drop a few pounds. (month 3)


COMMENT: I want to eat clean and get my body moving.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: 45 mins cardio/weights.
Tuesday: 45 mins cardio/weights.
Wednesday: 45 mins cardio/weights.
Thursday: 45 mins cardio/weights.
Friday: 45 mins cardio/weights.
Saturday: REST DAY.
Sunday: 45 mins cardio/weights.
The above exercise to be supplemented with as much walking as possible.

MEAL SCHEDULE
Five meals per day, one cheat meal per week (optional).

STARTING STATS
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT: unknown
CHEST:
WAIST:

DAILY LOG
Feb 1: Food good; 40 mins weights, 1.5hr walk.
-0 points [100 points]
Feb 2: Food good; London snowbound; no public transport/gym closed,
-1 points [99 points]
Feb 3: Food good; 50 mins weights.
-0 points [99 points]
Feb 4: Food good; 60 mins cardio.
-0 points [99 points]
Feb 5: Food good; 50 mins cardio.
-0 points [99 points]
Feb 6: Food good; 45 mins cardio, 1hr walk.
-0 points [99 points]
Feb 7: Rest Day & cheat Meal
-0 points [99 points]
Feb 8: Food good; 40 mins cardio, 1hr walk.
-1 point for late update [98 points]
Feb 9: Food good; 50 mins weights.
-1 points late update [97 points]
Feb 10: Food good; 40 mins weights. 1hr walk
-0 points [97 points]
Feb 11: Food good; 45 mins cardio, 1hr walk.
-0 points [97 points]
Feb 12: Food good; 45 mins cardio, 30 mins weights, 2hr walk.
-0 points [97 points]
Feb 13: Food good; 50 mins weights. 30 mins cardio, 2hr walk
-1 points late update [96 points]
Feb 14: Rest Day & cheat Meal
-0 points [96 points]
Feb 15: Food good; 45 mins cardio, 1hr walk.
-0 points [96 points]
Feb 16: stomach cramps: no food, no gym, no nothing!
-3 points including late up-date [93 points]
Feb 17: Still have stomach cramps: diet good, no gym, 1hr walk
-1 point [92 points]
Feb 18: Diet good; 40 mins cardio, 1hr walk.
-0 points [92 points]
Feb 19: Diet good; 50 mins weights.
-0 points [92 points]
Feb 20: Diet good; 45 mins cardio. 1hr walk.
-0 points [92 points]
Feb 21: Rest Day & cheat Meal
-0 points [92 points]
Feb 22: Diet good; 55 mins cardio.
-1 point late update [91 points]
Feb 23: Diet good; 50 mins weights. 1hr walk
-0 points [91 points]
Feb 24: Diet good; 45 mins weights.
-1 point late update [90 points]
Feb 25: Diet good; 50 mins cardio. 1hr walk
-0 points [90 points]
Feb 26: Diet good; 45 mins cardio, 1hr walk.
-0 points [90 points]
Feb 27: Diet good; 50 mins weights.
-0 points [90 points]
Feb 28: Rest Day & cheat Meal
-0 points [90 points]

GOALS: Consistency (100 pts)

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: 60 mins (LISS cardio, fasted) (AM); Weight training: (PM)
Tuesday: 60 mins (LISS cardio, fasted) (AM);
Wednesday: 60 mins (LISS cardio, fasted) (AM);
Thursday: 60 mins (LISS cardio, fasted) (AM); Weight training: Legs
Friday: 60 mins (LISS cardio, fasted) (AM);
Saturday: 60 mins (LISS cardio, fasted) (AM);
Sunday: 90mins (LISS cardio, fasted) (AM);


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat day per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 78.4 kg
BODY FAT: 22%
WAIST: 94 cm



FEB 1: Cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 100pts
FEB 2: Cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 100pts
FEB 3: Cardio OK, Nutrition, Weight training OK: 100pts
FEB 4: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 99pts
FEB 5: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 98pts
FEB 6: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 97pts
FEB 7: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 96pts
FEB 8: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 95pts
FEB 9: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 94pts
FEB 10: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 93pts
FEB 11: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 93pts
FEB 12: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 93pts
FEB 13: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 93pts
FEB 14: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 92pts
FEB 15: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 91pts
FEB 16: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 90pts
FEB 17: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 89pts
FEB 18: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 88pts
FEB 19: cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 88pts
FEB 20: cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 88pts
FEB 21: cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 88pts
FEB 22: Missed cardio, Nutrition OK: 87pts
FEB 23: cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 87pts
FEB 24: cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 87pts
FEB 25: cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 87pts
FEB 26: cardio OK, Nutrition OK: 87pts
FEB 27:
FEB 28:

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I finally owned up to my new years resolution on January 22, so I feel good ramping into this challenge.

GOALS

1. Work out 4x per week at the gym
15 minute cardio warm-up, then weights for each muscle group.
Day 1 - Back and Biceps
Day 2 - Chest and Triceps
Day 3 - Legs
Day 4 - Delts, Traps, Abs

2. Bike 30 minutes EVERY DAY
Done on my home exercise bike. No missed days!

3. No junk food
Prep meals in advance, bring them to work. When I'm forced to eat out, it's got to be healthy (e.g. chicken salad vs. all the french fries in the world.)

4. Update this posting daily!
I'm 204 lbs and I should actually weigh around 180. February may be the shortest month, but it's going to lead to some big weight loss for me. I've got fat galore to lose, and it's time I get started!


STARTING STATS
Weight: 204 lbs
Arms: 13.75"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 40" (abs fully flexed)
Hips: 42.5"
Forearms: 11.75"
Thighs: 26.5"
Calves: 17"

ENDING STATS
Weight: 194.5 lbs
Arms: 13.75"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 37.25" (abs fully flexed)
Hips: 41"
Forearms: 11.75"
Thighs: 24.75" L / 25" R
Calves: 16.75"


DAILY LOG
February 1: Ate on target. Biked 31 mins. Took measurements and photos.
-0 points [100 points]

February 2: Ate on target. Biked 31 mins. Went to the gym, ran 15 minutes on the treadmill, switched it up a bit and exercised chest and shoulders.
-0 points [100 points]

February 3: Ate on target. Biked 31 mins. Went to the gym, did 15 minutes elliptical, and exercised back and biceps. Tried a few different back exercises that seemed to work nicely.
-0 points [100 points]

February 4: Ate on target. Went to the gym, ran 15 minutes on the treadmill, did a variety of leg exercises, and then biked for 31 minutes at the gym. I was there pretty late (11:00 p.m.) and the place was deserted!
-0 points [100 points]

February 5: Ate on target. Biked for 31 minutes. No gym today, but I'm going tomorrow. I can feel yesterday's exercises in my legs, but I need to start doing lunges again. Those were so tough that it was difficult to walk the next day!
-0 points [100 points]

February 6: Ate on target, except for some pizza, so -1 point for that. Biked for 31 minutes in the evening and exercised chest and triceps at the gym. I checked the spreadsheet I'm keeping, and today was my 15th day of biking. My weight has been dropping slowly, as if the fat is very, very, very gradually melting away. If I keep this up for several months, GOODBYE GUT!
-1 point [99 points]

February 7: Ate healthy during the day, but had an unexpected cheat meal at dinner, so -1 point for that. Biked for 31 minutes in the evening. I shouldn't have eaten that pizza last night, since I had some control over it (could have had something different) whereas tonight I had no option (dinner at a friend's house.) I'm feeling my chest and triceps exercises from yesterday, which is good. It's the first time I used all machines, no free weights, for chest - but it still got the job done.
-1 point [98 points]

February 8: WEEK 1 UPDATE
Weight: 200.5 lbs
Arms: 14"
Chest: 40.25"
Waist: 38.5" (abs fully flexed)
Hips: 42.25"
Forearms: 11.75"
Thighs: 26" L / 25.5" R
Calves: 17"

Ate on target. Biked for 31 minutes. Worked out shoulders and traps at the gym, plus abs. Ran 15 minutes on the treadmill while at the gym. Also cooked up an enormous batch of chicken to ensure healthy eating over the next week. Took new photos and measurements, which is good. I don't really feel any thinner, but I've dropped 1.5 inches on my waist. I think that is a "new gain", and I don't expect that performance weekly, but it's good motivation to keep going for week #2.
-0 points [98 points]

February 9: Ate on target. Biked for 31 minutes. Worked out back and biceps at the gym, also ran 15 minutes on the treadmill. The biceps workout felt really good, I had a great pump going. The back workout was a bit trickier, I haven't quite mastered the techniques yet. I feel like I could go a bit harder once I learn the exercises better.
-0 points [98 points]

February 10: Ate on target. Biked for 32 minutes. Ran 15 minutes on the treadmill and worked out legs at the gym. I didn't do any lunges, but I did some low-weight deadlifts to work on form. I'm going to do those on leg days from now on. MY LEGS ARE SO HUGE! I can't wait to get them down to a more reasonable size - 21" or 22" would really change my body shape. All in due time I suppose!
-0 points [98 points]

February 11: Biked for 32 minutes. Ran 15 minutes on the treadmill and worked out chest and triceps at the gym. My (oversized) legs are killing me today! The running / biking probably didn't do them any favors either. I was a bit rushed at the gym and feel that my triceps didn't get the proper treatment they deserved, so I need to make sure to really focus next time, and figure out a better way to isolate them. Health wise I ate everything on target, but I also ate a small chili from Wendy's, so -1 point for that. Although it's a small thing (and pretty healthy considering what they offer) it was food for the sake of snacking, which I need to cut out! I'm going to re-evaluate my diet this weekend (on Sunday) to make sure my weight loss is going according to schedule. I don't want to be impatient, but I don't want to slow my progress through overeating either. If I'm not at 200 (or a bit below) I'll slightly reduce my calories.
-1 point [97 points]

February 12: Biked for 32 minutes. Ran 15 minutes on the treadmill and worked out shoulders and traps at the gym. I had another late-night cheat meal, and I walked right into it. It was healthy (three eggs and some whole wheat bread) but it was extra food that I shouldn't be consuming right now. It's actually interesting to note how much junk I've cut out of my diet. I haven't eaten any chips, or fast food, or any of that bad stuff since January 22 and I haven't missed it. I think if enough time passes, that stuff will feel completely foreign to me. Even now, any cheat meals I've had have still been healthy. But no more cheating!
-1 point [96 points]

February 13: Biked for 32 minutes. Ran 15 minutes on the treadmill at the gym, but that was it for my gym activities today. I think I'm going to go over the weekend to try and do some additional weight training. Eating was perfect though, which I'll continue through the weekend.
-0 points [96 points]

February 14: Biked for 64 minutes, once in the morning, once in the evening. I had a larger Valentine's meal today, but I corrected for it with my other eating. I was under 200 lbs today, which was a nice step in the right direction. Tomorrow I'm going to take new photos and measurements.
-0 points [96 points]

February 15: WEEK 2 UPDATE
Weight: 198 lbs
Arms: 14"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 38.25" (abs fully flexed)
Hips: 41.75"
Forearms: 11.25"
Thighs: 25" L / 25" R
Calves: 16.75"

My weight is down, which is good. I didn't get to the gym today, but I did bike for 35 mins. Eating was perfect!
-0 points [96 points]

February 16: Biked for 35 minutes. Ran 15 minutes on the treadmill at the gym, and I exercised back and biceps. I did some extra back exercises, which I think were helpful. I definitely feel like I pushed myself as far as I could go, and I increased weights on nearly every exercise. I want to make sure I'm exercising to the point of fatigue, so I'll throw in a few extra reps if necessary. Looking at John's update today, I might steal his routine and start exercising shoulders and triceps on the same day. My shoulder days never feel like I'm exercising enough, and that will give me more time to focus on chest, which I definitely need. Eating was on target today, I opted out of a pizza lunch at work which was definitely the right decision!
-0 points [96 points]

February 17: Biked for 37 minutes tonight. Did not make it to the gym today, but I'm going to go and exercise either legs or chest tomorrow night, depending on how I feel. No matter which muscle group I exercise, I want to really push it to the max. Eating was perfect today - I was at 196 pounds, so I might need to increase my calories if this weight loss continues. I want to lose weight, but not this fast!
-0 points [96 points]

February 18: Biked for 35 minutes tonight. Ran 15 minutes at the gym, and exercised legs. I think I put them through their appropriate paces. I also did some deadlifting - it was light, 120lbs, but I want to practice and keep increasing my weight. I fell victim to the small chili at Wendy's again, so -1 point for that. All other eating was on target. At the gym tonight I was feeling a bit frustrated, just because I've got so far to go. There are lots of people there in excellent shape, and I'm impatient. I'm doing all I can to achieve that, but I need to keep it up consistently for months. I'm sure this feeling will pass, since I'm actually doing amazing - this is probably the most dedicated I've ever been to a fitness plan in my entire life. I look forward to seeing what I look like a few months from now - it's going to be a great summer (and hopefully my legs will be less massive.) One other point - any day I exercise legs at the gym, I'm always better on the bike a few hours later. Instead of being tired, my legs are able to bike faster and harder than normal.
-1 point [95 points]

February 19: Biked for 37 minutes tonight. Ran 15 minutes at the gym, and exercised shoulders and triceps. My legs are feeling the hurt today, especially my hamstrings. Working them directly was great. Eating was perfect too. Cha-ching!
-0 points [95 points]

February 20: Biked for 36 minutes tonight. Did a great chest workout at the gym, but didn't get in a run due to timing. I'm going to go on the weekend for cardio, and potentially some weights, although I'm still pretty sore from this week's action.
-0 points [95 points]

February 21: Biked for 37 minutes tonight. No gym activity today. I'm having an Oscar party tomorrow, so there will most likely be some cheating. I'll keep it under control though!
-0 points [95 points]

February 22: WEEK 3 UPDATE
Weight: 196 lbs
Arms: 14"
Chest: 39.5"
Waist: 37.5" (abs fully flexed)
Hips: 41.25"
Forearms: 11.25"
Thighs: 24.75" L / 24.75" R
Calves: 16.75"

Today wasn't a great day for eating, I missed a meal and ate pizza at an Oscar party I hosted. It's noticeable - I'm not worried about it, but it shows how just one bad day can really affect a week of hard work and healthy eating. I don't think I'll be doing this again any time soon.
-2 points [93 points]

February 23: Ate perfectly today. Ran for 10 minutes at the gym, and only exercised back, due to time constraint of going at lunch. I'm going to exercise biceps and triceps on a separate day, possibly with shoulders tossed in for fun. I biked for 40 minutes tonight to make up for the missing 5 from my run. I did a particularly brutal ab workout on Friday, and I'm still feeling it today - major pain! Hopefully I can develop my abs enough so that when I shed this fat, there's something there. I'm also recovering from the Oscar / pizzafest last night. Cheat meals are crazy - they set your progress back an unacceptable amount! Along that line of thought, tonight I went to the butcher shop and bought 12 lbs of boneless chicken breast, and 6 lbs of ground beef. Total cost of around $63. I cooked it all, and divided it into 180g servings, which I've frozen. It will give me about 10 days of food, and I barely need to think about it. I can just grab two units of chicken, add some veggies and fruit, and head to work. I will keep up this "buy a lot / cook it up" method going over the coming months, since it makes it easy to succeed.
-0 points [93 points]

February 24: Ate perfectly today. Ran for 10 minutes at the gym, and exercised biceps and triceps. Biked for 40 minutes in the evening. This may be premature, but my body visually seems to be changing. Rather than "fat" I can feel it transforming to "athletic" - I'm just at the start of my journey here, but in my mind I can see the end result clearly. In a few months when I drop the rest of this fat, I'm going to increase my calories and bulk up. My arms would seriously benefit from a size increase!
-0 points [93 points]

February 25: Ate perfectly today. Ran for 10 minutes at the gym, and exercised shoulders and traps. Biked for 40 minutes in the evening. When I go to the gym at lunch, it's a bit rushed, so I'm still learning to manage it. Tomorrow night I'm going to do a later leg workout, so I've got adequate time to do all the exercises I need to - my legs still need to be worked very hard!
-0 points [93 points]

February 26: Ate perfectly today. Ran for 5 minutes at the gym as a warmup, and exercised legs. I did heavy leg presses, deadlifts, several targeted hamstring exercises, leg extensions, and calves. It was a good workout, I'm going to try to get squats in there next time, I didn't feel up to it today. Biked for 40 minutes at home, which was a sweatingly good time. I beat my previous bike record, which is pretty typical for days I exercise my legs.
-0 points [93 points]

February 27: Ate perfectly today. Ran for 15 minutes at the gym as a warmup, and exercised chest. The workout was pretty good, but I feel like I could have gone a bit harder. Biked for 35 minutes at home. I'm looking forward to the March challenge, and my Sunday measurements - I feel great!
-0 points [93 points]

February 28: Ate perfectly today. No gym today, but I biked for 35 minutes at home. Month 1 complete! Cha-ching!
-0 points [93 points]

I am gonna make another go at these. They really helped me out last time. Info will come later.

Totally in. I'm sad I missed January's because I did awesome this month without a 100-point challenge, IMO.

Here we goooooo!

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I want to reduce my body fat to 14% by May 1, 2009.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Legs, Abs (12-minutes HIIT)
Tuesday: Upper body
Wednesday: Rest day
Thursday: Legs
Friday: Upper body (HIIT)
Saturday: Rest day
Sunday: LIIS cardio session (edit: I forgot when I created this I didn't have a planned cardio session on Super Bowl Sunday, so I'm making this note).


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal day per week. Cheat day on Superbowl Sunday.

STARTING STATS (UPDATED on FEB. 2)
WEIGHT: 171.5
BODY FAT: 19.1%
ARMS: Right - 14"; Left - 14"
CALVES: Right - 14.5, Left - 15"
CHEST: 37"
FOREARMS: Right - 11.5", Left - 11"
HIPS: 37.25"
THIGHS: Right - 21.5"; Left - 20.5"
WAIST: 35"

Ending stats
STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 169.5
BODY FAT: 18.3%
ARMS: Right - 14.25"; Left - 14"
CALVES: Right - 14, Left - 14.5"
CHEST: 38"
FOREARMS: Right - 11.75", Left - 11.25"
HIPS: 36"
THIGHS: Right - 21.75"; Left - 21.25"
WAIST: 34.5"

Feb. 1
Today is my official Super Bowl Sunday cheat day. I'm not tracking calories nor doing my Sunday cardio. An odd way to start a 100-point challenge rofl, but Feb. 1 happened to fall on this day, I guess. It has been planned since before the New Year ever came, this Super Bowl day, because I'm a football addict and I like to yell at TVs in my free time. So I'm at 100 points, but due to an odd planned day. Can't wait for tomorrow's leg workout!
Feb. 2
Everything went as planned today (except my taxes and I want to punch a baby in the face). 100 points still. Yoo-friggin' hoo.
Feb. 3
A good day, again. Getting stronger on the bench. Stuck to my planned meals (one more to go, but it's a shake). 100 points.
Feb. 4
Rolling on through this challenge! All planned meals met, it was a rest day. Again, 100 points.
Feb. 5
A great leg day, but I didn't drink enough water throughout the day and I definitely felt it. I basically drank half of what I normally do by the time I get to working out, though I did have two 20 oz sodas, which I count toward my water for the day (since the caffeine content isn't enough). Still doing fantastic, five days in to this challenge, though! 100 points
Feb. 6
All good today. Still keeping to the system. If I end up having a beer tonight I'll be subtracting a point via editing so I'm trying to hold out! 100 points
Feb. 7
Another day that went well. It's a rest day but I stuck to my diet completely even when my wife ordered pizza last night. 100 points
Feb. 8
I did my workout today, didn't miss a timing of a meal, but I didn't eat clean. It's planned but I like to still eat a bit cleaner on this day than I did. Still, 100 points.
Feb. 9
A fantastic workout today, met all my meals. A good day all around. 100 points.
Feb. 10
Good workout, met all meals. My lats are weak. Blah. 100 points.
Feb. 11
It was a rest day. All meals met. 100 points.
Feb. 12
Leg day kicked my ass. Quite a great day. All meals met. I'm friggin' tired. 100 points.
Feb. 13
Bloody hell I missed a meal today. My schedule was thrown off because I slept in. So I missed my morning snack because it ended up being breakfast. I ended up combining the nutrients from my morning snack with my afternoon, pre-workout snack. Still, that means I missed a planned meal and so I'm being honest. I lose a friggin' point. That's too bad. I was doing so well. 99 points. :cry:
Feb. 14
It was a rest day but I stuck to clean eating, even on this Valentines Day. 99 points.
Feb. 15
Not such a good day for me. This post is late. I didn't do my LISS cardio, either. -2 points. 97 points.
Feb. 16
Wow, mid-February is beating the shit out of me. I hate excuses, so I'll give none. Fucked up meals, no workout today (though I think I actually NEEDED to take it off due to rest periods necessary and just didn't plan well initially), etc ... -4 points. 93 points.
Feb. 17
Despite staying home sick from work I maintained my nutrition, my water AND I even forced myself to the gym. No points lost today! 93 points.
Feb. 18
Kept to my meals, it was a rest day for workout. 93 points.
Feb. 19
Kept to my meals and did my workout, got a deadlift 1RM of 300 pounds. A good day for skinny fat me. 93 points.
Feb. 20
Good to go. 93 points.
Feb. 21
Kept to meals, it was a rest day. 93 points.
Feb. 22
Got my run in, ate all my meals, cha-ching! 93 points.
Feb. 23
Did the workout, did six meals, but ate bad. I'll subtract a point just because. 92 points.
Feb. 24
Meals met, workout done. I'm sleepy! 92 points.
Feb. 25
Missed this post but stuck to everything else91 points.
Feb. 26
Blorp. 91 points.
Feb. 28
So I missed posting a day. -1. And tonight I'll be having my second cheat meal of the week since we're going to a bday party where alcohol will be served for each course (it's a fancy dinner) so another -1. I'm ending this challenge with 89 points. I'll do the measurements tomorrow morning.

GOAL:
- Get back to my peak fitness
- Absolutely no alcohol this month
- Eat healthy meals all day / every day
- To stick to the conditions as stated below at a minimum; anything over and above is a bonus

COMMENT: To stick to my plan 100%. I feel like i owe it to myself. I have been following this site since John started in 2003 (i think it was day 58 or so); and have hardly missed a day where i check the front page for his daily reports. Thus, if i can be consistent in that without trying, i owe it to be consistent with my diet/exercise regime!

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
I will be doing a different form of training going into rugby season

Sunday: Workout A / Cardio
Monday: Workout B
Tuesday: Workout C / Cardio
Wednesday: Workout A
Thursday: Workout B / Cardio
Friday: Workout C
Saturday: Cardio

Workout A: Chest/Lowerback/Tri/Bi/Calv/Trap
Workout B: UpperBack/Shoulder/Quad/Hamstrings
Workout C: Abs / Biceps (optional) / Calves


MEAL SCHEDULE
6 to 8 meals





DAILY LOG
FEB 1: What a great start to the month for me today. I woke up feeling more motivated than ever. I did cardio in the morning for 2 hrs for soccer practice, beep test was not cool, and then went to the gym later in the afternoon and completed my workout and then had rugby training for 2 hrs in the afternoon. Ate all meals as scheduled. Sunday has become a hektic day all of a sudden, great way to kickoff the month and looking forward to the mental challenge that lies ahead
-0 points [100 points]
FEB 2: Today i did my scheduled Workout B in the morning and ate all meals as required. I also did an additional cardio session of tennis today for an hour. Knee slightly hurting after 2 days of leg abuse, hopefully feels better tomorrow! Really enjoying this challenege - 26 days to go!
-0 points [100 points]
FEB 3: Workout C - what a pleasure it was to give the rest of my body some well needed rest. Tomorrow is right back into the thick of things with workout A, but todays short and sweet workout was lots of fun. I did decide to do my optional biceps - fun times. Ate all meals as required - 100% clean for 3 days. no booze, no softdrink, no junk at all. all meals for month 70% p / 20% c / 10% f - id say on estimation. Not exctly counting calories per se, but i only eat low-gi carbs, and good healthy wholesome food. So far loving this challenge, see you tomorrow
-0 points [100 points]
FEB 4: I'm not gonna lie, the beauties of being unemployed are amazing... bar the lack of money. But as a student i should be used to the lack of money. Anywho what im saying is its great having lots of time to be able to stick to your plan and even fit in extra cardio sessions here and there
Today was another perfect day. I did workout A as planned not the best workout - but i finished it. Also did cardio in the afternoon played tennis with a mate for 90 minutes, and then at night did an extra session of cardio by playing a soccer match for 30 minutes or so. Ate all meals as planned clean etc. Very happy with the progress so far - 24 days to go!
-0 points [100 points]
FEB 5: Ate all meals as required. Played tennis for an hour and a half, and then went to gym to do workout b. Good day, very happy with how motivated ive been so far
-0 points [100 points]
FEB 6: Did Workout C in evening. Did an additional cardio session by playing tennis during the day for 2 hours
Feb 7: TERRIBLE
Feb 8: TERRIBLE
Feb 9: Ok so i'm very very very angry at myself. I was going so well 7 days in. Then on Saturday night i decided to go to a friends house, all was going well and then i gave in to the alcohol. I ate badly, i drank, didnt do my workouts, didnt post. I felt so guilty the whole time because i kept thinking about this competition and i realised how much id failed myself and others. I am extremelly dissapointed that i didn't stick to my plan. I was going to pull out of the competition as a result of how angry i was over the last 2 days. However, i've decided to resume today. I ate all meals as planned, did my workout A and cardio. I've decided as i missed yesterday that what i'll do is push every day back and won't get the rest day on saturday this week, rather do workout c on saturday then straight back to workout a next sunday. Extremelly angry at myself for the weekends events and as a result i've decided to deduct 10 points for it.
I'm now going to be more disciplined and try and work even harder than ever this month to make up for my errors
Anyway - today was a good day 100%.
-10 points [90 points] - points lost for the last 2 days
Feb 10: Excellent day. Did workout B today, back into the squats as well - felt amazing. Ate all meals as planned. Went for a run at night as well. 100% today - much better than previous days
-0 points [90 points]
Feb 11: Another really good day. Ate all meals as required. Went to the gym for workout C (did optional biceps as well). Had my first rugby training today for cardio and then afterwards i played in my social soccer team game. Lot of cardio - legs very sore... looking forward to sleep.
-0 points [90 points]
Feb 12: Good day. Stuck to all meals as planned. Did Workout A (As per readjusted schedule). It is quite a strange feeling that one month ago i weighed 85kg (my heaviest ever) and today i weigh 81.4 kg (my lightest in 2 years). It just goes to show that with a perfect diet and cardio + weights that it is very easy to achieve results. My abs are eventually starting to show and hopefully should be here soon! It also makes cardio a lot easier when your running with 4 less kilograms!
-0 points [90 points]
Feb 13: Good day today. Did workout B as per schedule. I decided to switch my cardio with tomorrow as i usually do workout c (as per revised schedule) without cardio. The reason is that my knees have been a bit weak the past week or so from all the extra cardio ive been doing and i thought itd be a good opportunity to have an extra day off before i resume an intense period of cardio starting from tomorrow
-0 points [90 points]
Feb 14: Today was a good day meal wise - perfect diet. I decided today that it was not wise to do the cardio i had moved to today and/or workout C. I have been feeling a bit under the weather the last few days and i think any physical exertion would have been detrimental to the rest of the month and could have seen me sidelined for a week rather than a day. I decided it was in my best interests to take off all forms of exericse, stick to my 100% healthy diet and resume as per my normal workouts tomorrow (Sunday Workout A and Cardio). This was more of a longevity issue and given the intenseness of my program i didnt want to get sick and set me back the rest of the month. I am taking off 2 points for missing out cardio and my workout but still very happy i stuck to 100% diet as well as getting an extra 3-4 hours sleep during the day to sleep off my sickness. I have no excuses tomorrow as the cold is pretty much gone today and should be all gone by tomorrow.
-2 points [88 points]
Feb 15: Great day. Did Workout A as planned and then did cardio in evening 5-7km run. Very good day, exhausted now - time to get some rest. Ate all meals as planned
-0 points [88 points]
Feb 16: Excellent day. Did Workout B, ate all meals as planned. Looking forward to workout c tomororw as the body is aching
-0 points [88 points]
Feb 17: Another good day. Did 45 mins of cardio on the bike (haven't done that for a while, very sore now) then did my workout C. Ate all meals as planned
-0 points [88 points]
Feb 18: Good. Did Workout A. Also did almost 110 minutes of cardio during rugby training. Good session. Ate all meals
-0 points [88 points]
Feb 19: Another good day. Did Workout B as planned, did cardio in evening (wasn't to intense - bit dissapointed about that), ate all meals as planned. Been really proud this week in particular. I have been going out to a lot of places where there has been a constant flow of junk food at friends houses at night etc and i have managed to resist everything. Down to the lightest ive been in 2 years at 80.35kg. I was 85kg when i came back from my binge drinking/eating 2 week holiday between christmas and about a week into the new year. I've drunk alcohol once in almost a month and i can honestly tell the difference in my overall health since ive eliminated alcohol. My diet has been good as well and i can really notice the improvements in energy levels even though im cutting. I haven't dropped down too much in weight at the gym despite losing close to 5kg's and wow it makes a big difference when i go for a run as i'm not carrying as much weight. I have weighed 82kg at about 14% bf for the last 3 years. I got up to 85kg and about 17% bodyfat for a 2 month period at the end of last year, however ive turned that around now and down to 80kg and probably at about 12/13% bodyfat. To be honest, i don't really want to lose anymore weight (cause of the possible muscle loss) however i still have a possible 2-4% before my abs are popping out properly when tensed. Got a bit of a dillema now in how i should go and what direction... hopefully work that out in next few days
-0 points [88 points]
Feb 20: Today i woke up in pain. My whole body was aching from the last few workouts and the cardio from the previous days (which included plyometric stuff with situps pushups etc). I made the decision this morning to have a total rest day today and move my workout C to tomorrow with cardio. I think i'll wake up feeling a little bit better tomorrow and be able to give workout c and cardio my all (If i don't do workout c tomorrow i will take off the points tomorrow). Ate all meals as planned today! Another very good day and i can actually see the fat starting to fall off now as i close in on my lower bf levels. I wish i took photos a month ago!
-0 points [88 points]
Feb 21: Today was not a good day. What was meant to be Workout C and cardio started off poorly. I woke up in a massive sweat feeling crook. A few people in my family are sick at the moment and i vowed not to get it, but ive eventually caught it, hopefully not the bad part though. So today i spent most of the day in bed sleeping and therefore didnt do workout C or cardio. I ate well, which is a plus, but im really dissapointed as i didnt want to lose any more points this month
-2 points [86 points]
Feb 22: Today was meant to be workout A and cardio. I woke up feeling like shit again - still crook, tried to sleep an extra few hours to get better but it wouldnt happen. Ate all meals as required. But not happy about missing cardio and weights (even though it woulda been destructive to do it). I've taken today off and basically done what i did few weeks ago and pushed everything back a day. So instead of having my rest day with cardio on saturday week, ive scrapped that and will be doing sundays workout on monday, monday on tuesday etc. However this time im taking off 2 points. Hope to be back fresh tomorrow, im craving to be bck in the gym but the body is just not responding well
-2 points [84 points]
Feb 23: What a good turn around. Today i woke up still feeling not 100% i was at about 75% (an improvement from yesterday) but i decided to go ahead and do my workouts etc. Had a great workout A in the gym today and then did cardio this evening - 90 minutes of fitness at rugby training. Great day, ate all meals as planned and happy with how the cardio fitness is coming along
-0 points [84 points]
Feb 24: Good day. Did workout B as planned, also did cardio at the end 10 mins on the rower - more intense than i thought it would be. ate all meals as planned
-0 points [84 points]
Feb 25: Skipped workout C today as i just couldnt physically do it, so drained. Did cardio tonight; 2 hours - rugby training and soccer match. Ate all meals as required
-1 points [83 points]
Feb 26: Today was a good day. Instead of continuing my normal routine which would have been doing workout A i decided to mix it up, given that it is the end of the month (3 days left) and the need to experiment as i was getting bored of last routine i tried to do something different. These last 3 weight days instead of workout A B C i will be doing Chest /Back (as i did today); Shoulder / Tri / Bi (tomorrow) and Legs Abs on Saturday. Anyway today i did chest back and i must say i enjjoyed absolutely smashing both big muscles. It took an hour and i really mixed it up with all new exercises etc. Ate all meals required and did cardio tonight. So good day overall. Mums looking at purchasing a elliptical which im very excited about as it means i can mix up my cardio even more.
-0 points [83 points]
Feb 27: Didn't do weights, or cardio - sick as buggery. Ate all meals as planned. Looking at taking it easy before the new month and i start my new routine. I don't know why i keep getting sick but i want to start the new month off on a good note
-2 points [81 points]

I'm in:tucool:

Here's the Goal

Lose 10 lbs.
Lose 2% BF
Eat Clean 100% in Feb
No Cheats until March.

Here's the Plan.
(After starting the month, I am changing most of my cardio to HIIT as my body needs a shock. I already run about 20 miles per week and have not seen the results I would like.)

Monday: 45 min LISS cardio AM, Chest PM
Tuesday: 45 min LISS cardio AM, Back PM
Wednesday: 45 min LISS cardio AM, 20 min HIIT PM
Thursday: 45 min LISS cardio AM, Shoulders PM
Friday: 45 min LISS cardio AM, Arms PM
Saturday: 30 min LISS cardio AM, Legs PM
Sunday: Rest

Meal Plan
6 meals per day, 350-400 calories per meal, no carbs after 4PM. No cheats.

Feb. 1 100 pts. Rest Day
Feb. 2 20 min HIIT instead of LISS. Chest, Shoulders, Triceps. Another 15 min HIIT at 7 PM.
Feb. 3 25 min HIIT. Back and Biceps. Still going strong. 100 pts.
Feb. 4 25 min HIIT. Nothing tonight. (interval training has been intense)
Feb. 5 25 min HIIT. Chest, Shoulders, Triceps.
Feb. 6 Unscheduled overnight business meeting. -5 points for a combination of offenses, 2 missed meals, 2 cheat meals, missed workout. Oh, the pains of making a living.
Feb. 7
Feb. 8
Feb. 9
Feb. 10
Feb. 11
Feb. 12
Feb. 13
Feb. 14

Sorry, I am just not in the right frame of mind at the moment. I need to focus on getting a job and then I'll be back.

Here we go! For real!

Goal: Cutting. I want to lose 5-10 kilos:D

Nutrition: 6 meals a day. All clean foods, 1 protien shake a day, optional cheat meal a week and I am on Holiday from 10th-17th of Feb when my diet will be a little more relaxed. I wont have access to a gym but will run and do body weight exes. No alcohol except for me Holiday.

Training::bb:
Monday: Back & Bi's
Tuesday:20 mins HIIT
Wednesday: Shoulders & Legs
Thursday: 20 mins HIIT
Friday: Chest & Tri's
Saturday 20 Mins HIIT
Sunday: Rest

Stats: Cold & Flexed
Weight:
Chest:
Calves L/R:
Thighs L/R:
Waist:
Forearms L/R:
Biceps L/R:

Feb 1: All meals clean and water met. 100pts
Feb 2: All meals clean, Water met but failed to get my work out in. - 1pt. [99pts]
Feb 3: All meals clean, water fine hard day climbing stairs at work. -1pt forgot to post [98pts]
Feb 4: Had a reasonable cheat meal, meat water. Shovelled a tonne of dirt at work. Didnt post - 1pt [97pts]
Feb 5: All meals clean. Water met. No work out. [96pts]
Feb 6: All meals clean, water met and a very satisfying W/O. [96pts]
Feb 7: All meals clean and water met. Good cardio session.

GOAL: Increase fitness level, reduce body fat.


COMMENT: I am going to run a 10km race on February 22 and weigh 108 pounds, by the end of the month. I'm so excited to be back in a 100 challenge.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Gym (run, chest, tri's)
Tuesday: Floor Hockey
Wednesday: Gym (run, shoulders legs )
Thursday: Off
Friday: Gym (cardio,back, bi's)
Weekend: Outdoor run & pilates


MEAL SCHEDULE
This months focus will be on eating right. I am comitting myself to no cheat meals, However that only means I will choose the absolute best option depending on where I am, and I will still drink alcohol. (I'm going to a wedding)


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 115 pounds

END STATS
WEIGHT:



DAILY LOG

FEB 1:Forgot to mention in my original post that I wouldn't be officially starting the challenge until the 2nd. However today was good for eating and I got lots of walking in, but not a planned workout, that all starts tomorrow![100 points]

FEB 2: Great start. Tough workout (cheast & Tri's) followed by a 3km run on the treadmil. ![100 points]

FEB 3: Got a way better cardio workout then I expected at my floor hockey game. [100 points]

FEB 4: I had a work event tonight that went longer then planned and didn't leave me time to get the gym after. Since tomorrw is my rest night, I'm going to switch the days. I'll still take a pt off today but add it back when I go tomorrow. -1[99 points]

FEB 5:Made it to the gym so I will add back my point. I did back, biceps, shoulders & legs, followed by 30 minutes of cardio, mostly running, and a 20 minute yoga session later in the evening. [100 points]

FEB 6: Went to the gym after work. Meals have been going great. Legs, shoulders and 30 min cardio. [100 points]

FEB 7: This morning I did a pilates workout followed by some yoga. Went out for dinner, but did not overindulge. [100 points]

FEB 8: went for a 7km outdoor run this morning on the ice (it Canada!) followed by 20 minutes of yoga afterward. Eating has been good, this is the best I've done in a while. [100 points]

FEB 9: Did chest & Tri's at the gym followed by 30 minutes of cardio, eating hasn't been a problem at all this month and I'm already down to my 110 goal! [100 points]

FEB 10: As I said yesterday I've already hit my goal this month, since it's only Feb 10th, I'm going to go for a few more poinds. New goal = 108 pounds. Today was another great day.I had a floor hockey game this evening and eating has still been good. [100 points]

FEB 11: I'm having quite the dilema about what to do over the next few days. I know I can't get a workout in on Friday night. I'm going to a concert. Thursday is my rest night and I do have other things to get done, so I'm not sure yet if I'll switch my night or take the point loss. Anyway, Wednesday was a good day, I got a hard cardio session in at the gym & meals have been no problem! [100 points]

FEB 12: Today was a rest day and thats what I did. My eating has still been great thus far. This weekend coming up will be a challenge, its a long weekend here and I have a wedding to go to freinds in town, etc. [100 points]

FEB 21: Sorry, due to unforeseen circumstance I had to take the past week and a bit off. I would like to jump back in though. It's too bad because I was doing so well, but sometimes stuff happens I guess. I will take 10 off for my lack of updating. I was fairly healthy over the time I was away, but not perfect. Anyway, today I am resting because tomorrow I'm running a 10km race. Meals were good, and I had a little extra at dinner to help with the 8:30 race start tomorrow [90 points]

FEB 22: The run today was great. Really snowy which really slowed my speed, but I felt good after doing it. [90 points]

FEB 23:rI took today off as I'm feeling pretty exhausted from the 10km yesterday. My eating wasn't that great either as I didn't make it to the grocery store until tonight and I was out of everything. [89 points]

FEB 24: Played floor hockey tonight. Meals were exactly as planned. [89 points]

FEB 25: e Didn't work out tonight, I was too busy at work to leave on time and too hungry by the time I left to stop at the gym -1[89 points]

Haven't been around JSF for a while, and never actually attempted one of these challenges before. I'm in :tucool:

Good luck everyone!

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GOAL: Hit sub 8% body fat, and maintain abs as beach season hits.

NUTRITION: Eat clean, eat for results. Analyze meals before ingesting. "Is the stuff on this plate going to contribute towards my goal?" Crap meal 1x per week at most, though 0 is preferred.

WORKOUTS: Stick to current split, 2 rest days per week if needed.

STARTING STATS:
-Body Fat: 11.9%
-Weight: 165 lbs


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CUMULATIVE TOTAL: 80 Pts.

SUN 2/1: No workout today, but meals were right on.
-0 pts
MON 2/2: Great bicep and chest workout today (D1). Had some chips at night. Doesn't qualify as a cheat meal, but it wasn't on my eating plan... so already lost a point, this kinda sucks, I promise I'll make tomorrow better.
-1 pt
TUE 2/3: Tae Kwon Do today (D5), fun stuff, even if I did get hit in the face once lol. Diet was 100% today. My new protein powder arrived in the mail today as well. "Dymatize Elite Whey Isolate" Cafe Mocha flavor. It tastes like heaven, I'm normally an ON fanboy, but this stuff is having me question my loyalties :lol:
-0 pts
WED 2/4: Hardcore leg and back workout (D2). Still sore from that. I will need to get a better program for my back during bulk, but besides that everything is great and diet is 100% on.
-0 pts
THU 2/5: Ab conditioning (D4), ate a few cookies, so 80% on diet for today.
-1 pt
FRI 2/6: I feel like I had to make a difficult and concious choice to not totally fall off my diet yesterday. I was without a doubt under maintainance calories, but somehow I feel I was defeated a little bit. The next 2 weeks are pretty critical for me to not have any cheat meals since I'll be coming into contact with single digit body fat percentages, so it will be rather difficult. At the same time, I've done this before, and I know I'm much more than capable of doing so again. I just need to get into the groove of being in a focused state 24/7 and being driven by results and that proud feeling of overcoming obstacles. In retrospect, I feel like a total dbag because tons of people in third-world countries are starving and struggling to be able to eat more, and people like me here in America are struggling to eat less... kinda boggles your mind. Will update later on workout and diet. Probably will do cardio today. -2nd update- began new workout split today (D4). I'm feeling the swell, good sign :) Diet 100%.
-0 pts
SAT 2/7: Workout: cardio (D5). Diet: 95%.
-0 pts

SUN 2/8: FANTASTIC workout, biceps and back (D1). diet: 100%. Great start to week 2.
-0 pts
MON 2/9: No workout today, sore from yesterday. Lower back most of all from not doing deadlifts in a long time. I wish I could have done my triceps today though, I think I'm a gym addict haha. Diet is good. I don't have classes tomorrow and I want to go out and party!!! But I'm not going to. Too much temptation to drink lol
-0 pts
TUE 2/10: I have abs again! (kind of...) Nice!
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3475/dscf3715crcustomdt3.jpg
Ab/Tricep workout this morning (D2), felt good. Will definitely add more variety of tricep exercises since it felt way too easy. Diet was on for the most part? I think I went over my diet by 1 or 2 chicken breasts... in the long run I don't think this really makes any substantial difference though since I was still under maintainance and did a ton of walking around campus today. 2 friends of mine have birthdays on Friday, both of them club rats, so obviously there's a massive celebration planned. Saturday my promoter friend also has a b-day party planned. I've resisted partying in South Beach for the past 3 weeks but I think it may have to break Friday. I still haven't decided whether I'm going to consume any alcohol, we shall see. Plus the stress of the exams this week may just have me going wild... I don't know if it's really a bad thing or not that I'm actually obligated to spend my night having fun drinking and clubbing haha... life's tough. Sunday I'm going to the beach, it's supposed to be 82 and sunny... more of a reason not to drink Friday. Long post, sorry guys.
-0 pts
WED 2/11: No workout today. Waaaayyy busy. Career expo, class, physics exam, engineering homework. got a lot of stuff done though, I'm on schedule to get everything school-wise caught up by this weekend. Diet is 100%.
-0 pts
THU 2/12: Tremendous leg workout. Sore sore sore... lets me know I'm actually working out haha. Thumbs up on diet.
-0 pts
FRI 2/13: 2 cheat meals, alcohol, and missed workout. Surprisingly I don't feel too bad about it since it was planned. Full speed on for the rest of February.
-4 pts
SAT 2/14: Chest & Tricep workout (D4), diet sucked ass though. Made puppy chow and had really good cookies haha. Definitely not one of my more disciplined days. Need to get focused again.
-3 pts

SUN 2/15: Another cheat day. No workout also. Sux you can't eat healthy at all around friends in college. I'm optimistic about this week though. I'll throw out everything in the room that's bad and get on the ball. I'm already in the 80s :(
-3 pts
MON 2/16: Bicep/back workout (D1), thumbs up on diet
-0 pts
TUE 2/17: Shoulder/ab workout (D2), 100% on diet.
-0 pts
WED 2/18: No workout today. Diet is spot on.
-0 pts
THU 2/19: Alcohol + unhealthy meal. Awesome leg workout though (D3).
-2 pts
FRI 2/20: Diet = protein shakes + alcohol + chips. No workout.
-2 pts
SAT 2/21: Recovering from hangover. Diet: D+
-2 pts

SUN 2/22: (D4) Chest/Tricep workout. Good stuff, diet is fantastic. Dynamics and Electrical exams tomorrow. Wish me luck.
-0 pts
MON 2/23: Had a pretty intense fever earlier. Still trying to recover from that. Exams went fairly well though. No workout. Diet is good.
-0 pts
TUE 2/24: Still sick. No workout. Thumbs up on diet.
-0 pts
WED 2/25: Got better towards the end of the day. Ate a lot since I was starved after my fever broke. No workout
-1 pt
THU 2/26: No fever today. Conjestion was pretty bad though. Still recovering, no workout, diet was pretty bad.
-1 pt
FRI 2/27: No workout. Diet: B
-0 pts
SAT 2/28: Bicep/Back workout (D1), man it feels good to be back in the gym. I'm pretty much over this sickness now, it feels sooooo good to be healthy again. Diet is good. Onto the March challenge!!!!!
-0 pts

I'm in!

Goal: to gain 2lb - no more, no less!
Currently 138.5lb - End Goal 140.5lb

Daily calorie allowance: 2700

No cheat meals Monday - Saturday

No Alchol

Weight training 4 days a week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Rest Days: Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays

STARTING STATS - SUNDAY 1ST FEB
WEIGHT: 138.5lb
BODY FAT:13%
BICEPS: 13.25
CALVES: 14.25
CHEST: 37
FOREARMS: 11
HIPS: 34.5
THIGHS: 20.75
WAIST: 29.25

END STATS - SATURDAY 28TH FEB
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:

DAILY LOG AND SCORE COUNT:

Sunday 01: No weights as planned. Diet spot on except planned "cheat" (if you can call it that) of two home made scones with homemade apple puree and NO BUTTER. 100 Points

Monday 02: Had my best ever Chest with Tricep session this morning. Meal plan today spot on. My wife is trying to push more cakes on me today (she says they're "healthy" cakes) but I managed to side-step for now. 100 points

Tuesday 03: Had a great Leg Day this morning. Deadlifted for the first time and my Squats felt strong with slightly improved technique. I'm going to really miss training tomorrow but it's rest day and I'm not allowed to do anything! Diet spot on as always. 100 Points

Wednesday 04: No training this morning as planned. Diet spot on as always. 100 Points

Thursday 05: Did Arm and Abs successfully this morning despite having about 3 hours sleep and a cold on top. Diet spot on as always - 100 Points

Friday 06: No training this morning as planned. Diet spot on as always. 100 points

Saturday 07: Did training this morning as planned but failed miserably to eat as much as 2700 calories. 99 Points

Sunday 08: No training as planned, failed again to eat. 98 Points

Monday 09: Training OK, failed again to eat. 97 Points

Tuesday 10: Training OK again - failed to eat... again! 96 Points

Wednesday 11: No Training as planned this morning but again failed to eat! 95 Points

Thursday 12: Training OK this morning but diet still under 2700. 94 Points

Friday 13: No training as planned - eating improving but still under. 93 Points

Saturday 14: Didn't train today (first day missed in a long time) and didn't eat as I should. 91 Points

Sunday 15:

Monday 16: I NEVER thought I'd say this but I'm not going to continue with this challenge. There are simply too many other important things at home and work that I need to give everyting to. I don't wish to continue to do this challenge unless I'm 100% committed which I can't be at this time. I hope all JSF people out there will forgive me.

Tuesday 17:

Wednesday 18:

Thursday 19:

Friday 20:

Saturday 21:

Sunday 22:

Monday 23:

Tuesday 24:

Wednesday 25:

Thursday 26:

Friday 27:

Saturday 28:

FINAL SCORE:

My first 100 Challenge!

I completed a 12 week BFL challenge at my local gym from September to December with incredible results. In December I went traveling overseas and returned in January but I am now finding it hard to get back into gym and proper nutrition. I am confident that this challenge will give me that little bit extra to spur me on.

GOAL: Fat Loss

COMMENT:

NO ALCOHOL - At all previous times when I have successfully undertaken a fat loss program I have abstained from all alcohol. Not that one beer or a shot with a cheat meal will do major damage but it is mainly for my mental control, as when I get myself into a serious frame of mind about health every time I turn down a beer or drink it reminds me of my goals and makes me that little bit more determent to reach them.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE - to be confirmed pending personal trainer advice on Sunday. As of now it is following the BFL system, it worked for me before and to save myself getting caught up in detail and not starting I think it's better to just stick with what works (for now at least).

Sunday: Weight workout (Either upper or lower)
Monday: Cardio HIIT
Tuesday: Weight workout (Either upper or lower)
Wednesday: Cardio HIIT
Thursday: Weight workout (Either upper or lower)
Friday: Cardio HIIT
Saturday: OFF


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week.

MINIMUM 6 LITERS OF WATER DAILY (Shouldn't be that hard considering it is averaging around 43/110 degrees here.)


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 124.1kg
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:

[100]
FEB 1: Off to a great start today. Meals all spot on, plenty of water and a great upper body workout. [100]
FEB 2: Feeling great to be back at the gym and eating right, so no problems there. Was surprised that a surprise party was thrown for my sister and unfortunately I caved in for a few moments and ate some foods that I now regret. Tomorrow will be better, I'm positive of that! [99]
FEB 3:Indeed it was better with all meals eaten as planned and none that weren't. Work out was a smashing leg workout! Bummer is that I forgot to update before I went to bed and am now updating this Wednesday night so -1 for that. [98]
FEB 4: Great day meal wise, missed cardio workout because I can't move, seriously! Last night was my first leg work out in 6 weeks and I am feeling it now with my burning hammies and quads. I know it sounds lame but it takes me 5 mins to go up or down the stairs! Ate some crap crackers after last meal :( [96] Proving to be harder than I thought but I'm liking the points because it makes me accountable for every mistake I make.

Ok, ok , I'm in! My first 100 challenge.
Good luck everyone !

GOAL: Bulking


COMMENT: I want to increase my body weight (plus 1.5 kg muscle mass during this month)


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: off
Tuesday: Back & biceps (PM)
Wednesday: off
Thursday: Chest & delts
Friday: off
Saturday: Abs, neck, forearms
Sun: off

MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 73.8 KG


END STATS
WEIGHT: 75.5 KG


DAILY LOG

FEB 1: Missing 2 sheduled meals -2 points [98 points]
FEB 2: Missing 2 sheduled meals -2 points [96 points]
FEB 3: Great day - Planned workout and all 6 sheduled meals completed - 0 points [96 points]
FEB 4: All 6 meal done -0 points [96 points]
FEB 5: Planned chest&delts workout completed.Ate all planned meals -0 points [96 points]
FEB 6: Ate all planned 6 meals -0 points [96 points]
FEB 7: Did planned workout but miss one meal - wake up too late -1 point [95 points]
FEB 8: Ate all 6 planned meals -0 pts [95pts]. One week is gone !
FEB 9: Ate all 6 planned meals -0 pts [95pts]. Current weight 74.1 kg (+0.3 kg from start)
FEB 10: Did planned workout and ate all 6 meals -0pts [95pts]
FEB 11: Ate all 6 planned meals -0 pts [95pts]
FEB 12: Did planned workout and ate all 6 meals -0pts [95pts]
FEB 13: Ate all 6 planned meals -0 pts [95pts]
FEB 14: Did planned abs workout, but miss 2 meals -2pts [93pts]
FEB 15: Ate all 6 planned meals -0 pts [93pts]. Current weight 74.7 kg (+0.9 kg from start)
FEB 16: Ate all 6 planned meals -0 pts [93pts].
FEB 17: Did planned back&biceps workout and ate all 6 meals -0pts [93pts]
FEB 18: Ate all 6 planned meals -0 pts [93pts].
FEB 19: Did planned chest&delts workout, but missed up one meal - my cars was broken down,
so I spent some time on the service and shift my meal shedule. Anyway, -1pts [92 pts].
FEB 20: Ate all 6 planned meals -0 pts [92pts].
FEB 21: Missed up one meal due to late woke up. -1 pts[91pts]
FEB 22: Missed up abs workout -1 pts [90pts]
FEB 23: Missed up two meals -2 pts [89pts]. Current weigth 75.5 [+1.7 kg from start]
FEB 24: Did planned back&biceps workout and ate all 6 meals -0pts [89pts]
FEB 25: Missed up one meal - emergency at work. Anyway, -1 point. [88pts]
FEB 26: Did planned chest&delts workout and ate all 6 meals -0pts [88pts]
FEB 27: Missed up my daily update and one meal -2pts. [86pts]
FEB 28: Terrible day - I was on the road out of the city, so my workout and my diet was broken.
The penalties are: -3 pts for the missed meals and -1 point for workout miss. Total penalty -4 pts.

Total score 82 points. So far from 100 !

==========================
Well, now I can draw some totals:

I've reach my goal: my current weight is 75.5 kg - I increase my weight by 1.7 kg (the goal was 1.5 kg),
and I hope, that is mostly lean muscle mass. I was discipline enought and never miss my workout without
strict reasons. Thanks John for idea of great self-competition. Kind regards for all 100-competitors !

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to reduce my body fat to 8% by May.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training: chest & triceps (PM)
Tuesday: Elliptical, 40 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Wednesday: Weight training: back & biceps (PM)
Thursday: Elliptical, 40 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Friday: Weight training: delts & traps (PM)
Saturday Elliptical, 40 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: legs (PM)
Sunday: Off or Elliptical, 40 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)

Note: I will add an additional cardio session during the week for a total of 4 cardio sessions.

MEAL SCHEDULE
Five to Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 197.8 pounds
BODY FAT: N/A
ARMS: 15.5"
CALVES: 15.5"
CHEST: 39.5"
FOREARMS: 11.75"
HIPS: 41"
THIGHS: 24"
WAIST: 36.25"


END STATS
WEIGHT: 198.2 lbs
BODY FAT: N/A
ARMS: 15.5"
CALVES: 15.5"
CHEST: 39.5"
FOREARMS: 12"
HIPS: 41"
THIGHS: 24"
WAIST: 36"


DAILY LOG

Feb 1: Day off, but had unscheduled cheat meal -1 (99 pts)
Feb 2: Ate properly most of the day, did cardio and weight training. Got sick in the evening, and had soup -1 (98 pts) note: I will not be doing cardio or weight training until I'm better, but will continue eating the meal plan
Feb 3: Bleh, still feeling sick. Eating wasn't par. -1 (97 pts)

Note: I will not be taking score for the rest of the month since my cold has prolonged further than I expected. I feel it wouldn't be a true reflection on my dedication and self-discpline, but more of a cause of my sickness. I will however still take my measurements at the end of the month. Good luck everyone!

I'm in; I need a good kick in the butt to get me going.

GOAL: Overall improved health, Fat Loss


COMMENT: Ultimate goal: I want to reduce my body fat to 10%.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training: Chest; Elliptical 30 minutes (AM)
Tuesday: Weight training: Biceps, Abs; Elliptical 45 minutes (AM)
Wednesday: Weight training: Legs; Elliptical 30 minutes (AM)
Thursday: Weight training: Triceps, Abs; Elliptical 45 minutes (AM)
Friday: Weight training: Back; Elliptical 30 minutes (AM)
Saturday Weight training: Shoulders/Traps; Elliptical 45 minutes (AM)
Sunday: OFF


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, NO cheat meals in Feb (It’s the shortest month of the year; I can do that!)


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 280.6 pounds
BODY FAT: 48.1% (don't know how accurate, this is from my Tanita bodyfat scale)
NECK: 17 5/8"
CHEST: 55 3/4"
ARMS: 17"
FOREARMS: 13"
WAIST: 53"
HIPS: 47 1/4"
THIGHS: 28 1/4"
CALVES: 17"


END STATS
WEIGHT: 265
BODY FAT: 46.10%
NECK: 17 1/2"
CHEST: 54 3/4"
ARMS: 16 1/4"
FOREARMS: 12 5/8"
WAIST: 51 3/8"
HIPS: 45"
THIGHS: 26 1/4"
CALVES: 16 3/8"


FEB 1: First time measuring in a LONG, LONG time. Shocked and disgusted, to say the least. How did I let myself get to this?? Looking forward, I am remaining positive, excited about this challenge. On the positive side, my weight was actually less than I had thought it would be. Sunday is my scheduled off day, I am not going to a Super Bowl party, so I don't have that temptation. My target daily calories is 1900 cal/day with a 40-40-20 ratio. Here's to the next 28 days of training and proper nutrition. (100 points)

FEB 2: Great day yesterday - didn't go off the wagon with food or spirit. Good chest workout this morning followed by 30 mins on the elliptical. So far, spot on for my planned meals. (100 points)

FEB 3: Ate all meals as planned yesterday. Bicep workout and 45 min on the elliptical. All meals as planned today. (100 points)

FEB 4: Woke up to a brisk 45 degrees on my way to the gym. Leg day - 1st leg workout since before Christmas; lost strength in my legs - and am I going to be sore tomorrow! Did 20 minutes on the elliptical and 10 on the treadmill. Ate all meals as planned, no cheats. (100 points)

FEB 5: Overslept and missed my workout (-1). Ate all meals as planned. (99 points)

FEB 6: Got my butt out of bed in time for a great back workout and 30 minutes on the elliptical. Ate all meals as planned. (99 points)

FEB 7: Great shoulder/trap workout and 45 minutes on the elliptical! All meals as planned. End of week one... (99 points)

FEB 8: Off day, weight down to 275.2, but bodyfat is up to 49.5. I don't know how accurate that is. (99 points)

FEB 9: Chest today, was bothered by a sore left shoulder that hasn't bothered me in years, don't know why it has flared up now. Anyways, did 45 minutes on the elliptical. All meals as planned. Had to get out of bed to make this post! (99 points)

Feb 11: Doh! I forgot to post last night (-1). Worked biceps and did 40 minutes on the elliptical. Ate all meals as planned. Last night my son had a fever and was throwing up, I was up with him, so I didn't make my workout this morning (-1). So far, all meals as planned. (97 points)

FEB 12: New strategy - post in the morning so I don't forget! Triceps and 45 minutes on the elliptical. All meals as planned yesterday. (97 points)

FEB 13: Great back workout this morning and 30 minutes on the elliptical. I increased my level by 1, and after 15 minutes, I did a 10 minutes High Intensity interval, going 30 seconds all out followed by 1 minute rest ending the 10 minutes with 1 min of all out. Then cool down at a moderate pace for 5 minutes. I was still sweating after my shower and while I was eating my oatmeal! Ate all meals as planned yesterday. (97 points)

FEB 14: OK, technically the clock says 12:24 which means it is now Feb 15, but I haven't been to bed yet so it is still today! Great shoulders and traps workout and 50 minutes on the elliptical. All meals as planned, even skipped dessert at dinner out with my wife. (97 points)

FEB 15: Off day, weigh in today at 271.4 @ 46.1% bodyfat (97points)

FEB 17: UGG! Great day; chest, 30 minutes elliptical and diet was spot on, but I forgot to post! (-1) The hardest part of this challenge so far has been remembering to post! Today, great bicep work out; hit my new personal best on BB curl for reps. 45 minutes on the elliptical, and so far, all meals as planned. I'm not going to wait until all meals eaten to post! (96 points)

FEB 19: DANG!! Remembering to post daily has been my biggest challenge so far this month! Hats off to John for doing everything he does PLUS posting each morning by 9am! Great day yesterday; had to get an early start because my 7 year old son was having surgery and we had to be at the hospital by 6:30 am. Up at 3:45 to do legs followed by 30 minutes elliptical. He recovered more quickly than we anticipated; he was running around doing ninja moves and shadow boxing by dinner time! Mom and Dad were more worn out than he was! All meals as planned. (-1) Today (Thursday) triceps then 45 minutes on the elliptical, 1st meal as planned (95 points)

FEB 20: All meals as planned yesterday. Awesome back workout this morning followed by elliptical. 10 minutes warm up, 15:30 of HIIT with 30/60 second All out/Recovery followed by 9:30 of cool down. So far, so good! Looking forward to a great weekend! (95 points)

FEB 21: Shoulders/Traps today followed by 60 minutes on the ellipical. Went out for my birthday dinner. Grilled grouper and green beans, but followed that up with vanilla creme brulee (-1). All other meals as planned. (94 points)

FEB 22: Off day, weigh in today at 265.8 @ 49.1% bodyfat. I need to get calipers to judge this progress accurately. Three weeks down, I've got to remember to do my daily posts this final week! (94 points)

FEB 23: Great Monday morning! The gym opened a half hour late, so I did 40 minutes on the elliptical. All meals as planned so far. (94 points)

FEB 24: Good biceps workout followed by 50 minutes elliptical. All meals as planned so far today! (94 points)

FEB 25: Legs followed by 45 minutes of elliptical. All meals as planned yesterday and so far today. The month is winding down, time to finish strong! (94 points)

FEB 26: Triceps, Abs followed by 50 minutes of elliptical. All meals as planned yesterday, so far so good today. (94 points)

FEB 27: This is the homestretch; real good month - I've lost more points from forgetting to post than anything else. Back this morning followed by 35 minutes on the elliptical. All meals as planned yesterday, so far today. (94 points)

FEB 28: Last day of the month! Shoulders/Traps then 50 minutes on the elliptical. All meals as planned. I am pretty happy with the results of my first challenge, I am looking forward to the March challenge! (94 points)

I'm in, starting Feb 2nd!

Looking forward to achieving my goals!

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I want to get shredded, whilst maintaining as much lean mass as possible.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Walk, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: chest & triceps (PM)
Tuesday: Walk, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Wednesday: Walk, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: back & biceps (PM)
Thursday: Walk, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Friday: Walk, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: Legs & Shoulders (PM)
Saturday Off
Sunday: Off

MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week.

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 102KG / 225LBS
BODY FAT: 19.8%
ARMS: 15.5 Inches, flexed cold.
CALVES: 16 Inches, flexed cold.
CHEST: 45 Inches, flexed cold.
FOREARMS: 12.75 Inches, flexed cold.
HIPS: 40 Inches
THIGHS: 26 Inches, flexed cold.
WAIST: 38.25 Inches

END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:

DAILY LOG

FEB 2: Had a great start today. Completed my cardio and workout, and ate all meals as scheduled. - 100pts.
FEB 3: Had a good day again today, completed my cardio and ate all meals as scheduled. - 100pts
FEB 4: Ate all meals as scheduled today, complete cardio and lifted Heavy! :bb: - 100pts
FEB 5: Ate all meals as scheduled and completed cardio workout - 100pts
FEB 6: Ate all meals as scheduled, trained legs. Missed my cardio - 99pts
FEB 7: Ate all meals as scheduled, had my weekly cheat meal - 99pts
FEB 8: Ate all meals as scheduled. - 99pts.
FEB 9: Ate all meals as scheduled, good weights session, missed my cardio :( - 98pts
FEB 10: Ate all meals as scheduled, cardio :tu: -98pts
FEB 11: Ate all meals as scheduled, good cardio session. I really suck at the whole "daily" updates part of this challenge -97pts.

I'm in! hopefully i'll see this challenge through to the end!

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: get down to 96kg


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Stationary bike, 15 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: chest & triceps (PM)
Tuesday: Stationary bike, 15 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); abs (PM)
Wednesday: Stationary bike, 15 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: back & biceps (PM)
Thursday: Stationary bike, 15 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: delts & traps (PM)
Friday: Stationary bike, 15 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); abs (PM)
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Stationary bike, 15 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 102kg
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


[100]
FEB 1:
FEB 2:
FEB 3:

GOAL: cutting

COMMENT: I want to reduce my bodyweight to under 155lbs and my waistline to under 31" while maintaining at least 15" arms.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE: train each bodypart once every 5 days using current 5 day split. Run at least 3 times a week, including 2 speed sessions and 1 long run of at least 2 hours.

DIET: 2500 calories on weekdays and up to 3500 on weekends. I'm allowed an extra 200 calories on weekdays when I run.

STARTING STATS:
Weight: 161.2
Waist: 32.0
Arm: 15.5

END STATS:
Weight: 156.0
Waist: 31.5
Arm: 15.25

DAILY LOG:

FEB 1: Ate 3400 calories and did my leg workout. (100)
FEB 2: Ate 2500 calories and did my chest + delts workout (I tried my max on the bench press: 270lbs!!!). (100)
FEB 3: Ate 2500 calories and did my back and rear delts workout. (100)
FEB 4: Ate 2500 calories and did my triceps + abs and core workout. (100)
FEB 5: Ate 2700 calories and did my biceps workout. Also ran 5k including 5x447m @ 3:57. (100)
FEB 6: Ate 2700 calories and did my leg workout. Also ran 8k including 5x1000m @ 4:24. (100)
FEB 7: Ate 3500 calories and did my chest + delts workout. I'm starting to lose a little strength due to the caloric restriction, even though I'm eating at least 150g of protein daily. Also did 3 hours of snoeshoeing. (100)
FEB 8: Ate 3500 calories but I didn't do my back workout. I ran for 2 hours in the morning. (99)
FEB 9: Ate 3300 calories (800 more than allowed -1). I didn't do my back workout (again) -1. (97)
FEB 10: Ate 2500 calories. Did my back workout (finally!) and ran 5k including 5x447m @ 3:45. (97)
FEB 11: Ate 3000 calories (-1) and did my triceps + abs and core workout. (96)
FEB 12: Ate 2500 calories and did my biceps workout. (96)
FEB 13: Ate 2700 calories because I was supposed to run intervals in the evening. I didn't (-2). I did my leg workout though. (94)
FEB 14: Ate 3500 calories and did my chest + delts workout. I also ran for 2:15 in the afternoon. (94)
FEB 15: Ate 2700 calories and did my back + rear delts workout. I also ran 8k in the afternoon. (94)
FEB 16: Ate 2500 calories and did my triceps workout. (94)
FEB 17: Ate 2600 calories and did my biceps workout. Also ran 5k including 5x447m @ 3:37. (94)
FEB 18: Ate 3500 calories (-1) and ran 5k at a leisurely pace. Skipped my leg workout (-1). (92)
FEB 19: Ate 3500 calories (-1) and skipped my leg workout again (-1). (90)
FEB 20: Ate 2700 calories and did my leg workout. Also ran 8k including 5x1000m @ 4:10. (90)
FEB 21: Ate approximately 4500 calories (-1). I did my chest + delts workout and I ran 5k. (89)
FEB 22: Ate 3500 calories and did my back workout. I also ran for 2:35 in the afternoon. (89)
FEB 23: Ate 2700 calories (-1) and did my triceps workout. (88)
FEB 24: This is getting ridiculous. I ate 3500 calories (-1) and I didn't do my biceps workout (-1). I ran 7k in the afternoon. I can't wait for this challenge to be over. I'm pretty happy with my training but not so much with my discipline to cut out my calories. Still, I shouldn't be very far from my target weight come Marsh 1st. (86)
FEB 25: Ate 3000 calories (-1) and did my biceps workout. I also ran 5k including 5x447m @ 3:30. (85)
FEB 26: Ate 3500 calories (-1), skipped my leg workout (-1). I ran 8k in the afternoon. (83)
FEB 27: Did not count my calories (-1), skipped my leg workout (-1) but I ran 7k in the afternoon, including 1x5000m @ 4:18. (81)
FEB 28: Ate 2500 calories and ran 5k but I didn't lift weights (-1). Final score 80.

Even though I ate way too much for the last 2 weeks of this challenge, I still managed to lose 5 pounds in the month. If I do that again this month, I'll be pretty happy. On the positive side, I have increased my running to about 50km per week.

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want my abs to show, like hunk-abs. Oh yeah sexy hunk abs


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Treadmill, 5 kilometers. Weight training for the legs.
Tuesday: Treadmill, 5 kilometers. Weight training for the chest and the forearms.
Wednesday: Treadmill, 5 kilometers. Weight training for the back and the traps.
Thursday: Treadmill, 5 kilometers. Weight training for the shoulders and the triceps
Friday: Treadmill, 5 kilometers. Weight training for the biceps and the abs
Weekend: rest


MEAL SCHEDULE
Brekkie: Two fried eggs on toast.
Protein shake after exercise.
School lunch with lots and lots of veggies, beans if availible.
One piece of fruit at around 3 in the arvo.
Tea, lots and lots of veggies.
A wholemeal sandwich at around 8-9-ish.

2 x cheat meals in the entire month
2 x alcohol
1 x pot

STARTING STATS
Weight 72 kilos, abs barely visible.

Daily Log

Sunday the 1st: A nice start, I'd say. Since it is weekend, no exercise. In stead I went driving with my mother. Soon I will be the greatest driver ever to walk this planet. Must only develop skills in reversing first. Later tonight is Superbowl, and for once I will not endulge in cookies and ice cream, no! I have prepared a bowl of unsalted nuts, together with sparkling water which I have added some slices of lemon to. It's going to be a feast! So, to wrap things up:
-0 points [100 points]
Monday the 2nd: The nightly Superbowl entertainment brought with it both a cheat meal and some beers, so I have now used one of each of those... Already... Well there is no more Superbowl in the rest of the month. I did good after waking up today, exercised properly and only ate what I had planned to eat. Self-five, for the big dog!
-0 points [100 points]
Tuesday the 3rd: Another nice day, except I had to get up at 6:30 and it was very very cold outside. The running was good today, I counted my steps for 2.3 kilometres and got to 2516 steps, making my average step length just shy of 110 centimetres. I had some trouble remembering todays exercises so I did chest and triceps in stead of chest and forearms. No worries tho, I'll just do forearms on thursday when triceps are supposed to be done. All meals worked out nicely aswell. Go me!
-0 points [100 points]
Wednesday the 4th: This day was quite good, from a fitness point of view. I did the exercises correctly today. Well, almost. I did manage to get one set of dumbbell raises, for the shoulders, in there before remembering I was supposed to do deadlifts. No harm done though. The jogging was pretty tolerable, I listened to music for once making it almost pleasant. On the food-side things went juuuust fine. I might have had buttered sandwiches with the tea but then on the other hand I had a vegetarian lunch.
-0 points [100 points]
Thursday the 5th: Thursdays are my favourite workout days. On these days I start with 20 minutes in a tanning bed, which is sweeeeet. Firstly it makes me brown, secondly it's very relaxing. Afterwards, the cardio of the day. Not so sweet, cardio bores me to tears. But what to do, I force myself through it. Then it's time for shoulders! One of my favourite muscle groups to workout. It doesn't take hideously long like legs do, and well it just feels nice. Also, since I have no school from 9:20 to 12:45, I have plenty of time to bask in the sauna. If I died on the evening of a thursday, I would die happy. And so on to foodstuffs. I ate properly all day long, but then I failed in the evening. Sad to say I had a bowl of pop corn, making my second and last cheat meal spent. Now there can be no more cheat foods in a whole 23 days.
-0 points [100 points]
Friday the 6th:
Saturday the 7th:
Sunday the 8th: Oh noes, bad weekend. First I missed posting on friday, second I got a bit drunk on friday. That's -1 point for the missed day and the last alcohol used up. Exercise was good on the other hand, and the food as it was supposed to be. And then the saturday, even worse. I messed up the eating by having a giant mountain of cream, ice cream and stuff with some friends. Thats -1, and I also got a bit drunk again, -1 more. On top of that I missed posting, -1 more. From now on I'm going to shape up.

But for all it's worth, today was good. I ate properly and also went cross-country skiing in the evening, a whole 10 kilometres. Since I wasn't planning any weekend exercise I'll allow myself +1 point for that feat. So, in total:
-4 points [96 points]
+1 point [97 points]
Monday the 9th: I had a good day today. My daily exercise was completed nicely, except for the fact that I was extremely sleepy for the first ~20 minutes. After I woke up completely it all went very well, I got to a new all-time high in that exercise where you have a barbell on your shoulders and stand on your toes all stretched tall, then sink back down, and so on. It's a bit annoying to not know the name, but it's Calf-Something. Anyway, that was sweet. Food also worked out as intended, except for the orange juice on my singlet...

I think I can see results already! Whilst flexing my abs today after exercising, they were showing more clearly than ever before! At the end of the month, I really think they are going to be visible all the time, not just a bit when I flex. I likes *nodnod*
Tuesday the 10th: I flexed a bit again today after working out, and I'm noticing results on all of the upper body, notably today the chest region. These results probably aren't just from these 10 days, but from my more or less ongoing cutting process that has been since new year's. Still, results are results and they make me happy!

I exercised chest and forearms today, according to schedule this week and everything. However I was running low on time and didn't do my cardio, so that's -1 point. No problems with the food though, I woke up at lunchtime and had a combined breakfast-lunch the size of my usual lunches, so with that in mind I allowed myself some cookies in the evening, thinking that the two events neutralise each other. I deem this a not perfectly marvellous food-day, but acceptable anyway.
-1 point [96 points]
Wednesday the 11th: Today I planned to wake up at 6:30 so I could exercise before school, thus eluding the annoying other people that for some reason tend to flock at the gym I visit during normal, civilised hours. I don't like them. On the other hand, I don't like waking up at uncivilised hours, which caused my plan to fail miserably. In stead I went on for another hour-and-a-half dreaming about tow trucks.

In my sports class we had swimming today, good fun. Since it meant me swimming non-stop for almost a full hour, at a not too bad intensity, I deemed this acceptable cardio. No boring treadmill today!

The actual exercise of the day was allright. But, as expected, with my unusually late arrival at 3:30 in the afternoon, the place was filled with people :/ One of them even commented on the way I do my cable rows! The audacity! How dare he! And so on... On a more positive note, the sauna was empty and I could bask alone without old men all around me.

Wow, this is becoming really long. Well, food was acceptable today. I had some lovely soup for lunch, and my daily dose of carrots.
-0 points [96 points]
Thursday the 12th: Today, my school had a one-day trip to the snow. Very nice, I enjoy skiing a lot. On the other hand, the waking up at 5:20 was not as nice. I'm not sure how to measure this day. On one hand, I didn't do my workout, but on the other I was actively using my body all day. I didn't eat properly anyway, so for that I'll award myself with -1 point.

On the note of exercise, I will not award myself any - points, since I did use my body quite a lot. With the goal being cutting, I deem that any exercise, be it running or skiing, will burn calories.
-1 point [95 points]
Friday the 13th: I managed not to die today! A feat worthy of recognition in the great tale that is the history of humankind!

I also managed to exercise and eat properly. However, I overslept and managed to squeeze my gym visit in right at the same time as everyone else in the entire country. Never have I before waited for so long, before I could use the equipment. Horrible. But the sauna was nice.
-0 points [95 points]
Saturday the 14th:
Sunday the 15th: Missed another update :( Well thats what you get for being out and about until 4 am, -1 point for me. As for the rest of yesterday, I went skiing again, a whole 12 kilometres this time! Being a day with no planned exercise, that will award me with +1 point. I had some alcohol in the evening, not full on drunk but still, thats another -1. For all it's worth, I ate good.

Now for today. I have done absolutely nothing today, haven't even stepped outside my own front door. No eating screw-ups, nothing else either. A very empty day, most likely the kind I'll regret whilst dying of some horrible disease in a later stage of my life.
-2 points [93 points]
+1 point [94 points]
Monday the 16th: I did step outside my front door today, and it wasn't that bad out there! In stead of legs, I did shoulder exercises today, since A, i missed them last week because of skiing, and B) I'm going to miss wed, thu and fri this week, as well as mon and tue next week. All because I'm participating in something called Vasaloppet, The Vasa Race for all the non-swedes out there. Not the proper full one, that one is 90 kilometres on cross-country skies. I'm doing the sissies' one, only 30 kilometres. Now that I'm writing about it, I'll lay out my plan for updating here. Since I'll be staying the entire time in a small cottage in the middle of nowhere, back-country Sweden, there will of course be a certain shortage of such luxurities as availibility of the Internet. Thus, I'll write my daily updates at the start of my personal journal, and then when I return on the 24th, copypasta them all to here. While I will not update here daily, I will still update daily and thus not lose a million points.

As to why I did shoulders and not legs today, the start of the ramblings above, cross-country takes a lot of leg power, and a lot of tricep power. Today was legs day, but in this way I'll rest my legs up properly before the race. Also, I won't do triceps tomorrow, in stead I'll only do the chest part of tomorrow's planned exercises.

But back to today, I did my weight lifting, shoulders, but since my gym class was right afterwards I figured I'll get my dose of cardio there. Wrong. The gym classes of this day and age obviously don't necessarily mean that it will be strenouous, no way hose! We did a full hour of massage. It was very relaxing, and quite interesting, we learned some of the theory behind it all, just basics but still. No cardio in that... -1 point.

And after that, my sorry excuse for a school decided that porrige was suitable lunch-food. Not tasty, not one bit. A mountain of veggies the size of Texas did manage to fill me up, and remove some of my porrige-related anger. For the evening meal, I cooked a nice mix of rice, sliced sausage, peas and onion. A very tasty meal it was, and I felt very proud of my abilities as a chef. Go me!
-1 point [93 points]
Tuesday the 17th: Here we go, the last running update here for a week. Being my day off and all, I decided to do some more skiing. Today I managed a whole 14 kilometres! Almost half of the oh so closely upcoming race! For the first time, I feel prepared for this.

That is also about all I managed. Being my day off and all, I also decided not to do anything. Thus I have spent the day in a very soothing state of idleness. Around 2 in the afternoon I watched a few Scrubs episodes, and then around 5 I had some split pea soup and pancakes. Shortly after, I went to meet a friend in the local pub, we sat around for about two hours and talked. Good fun, and only two beers downed.

A very relaxing day. See you all with a bunch of updates next tuesday!
Wednesday the 18th: Ok, lets go. The following updates are copypasted from my diary.

Today I’ve been on the road. The practise driving is coming along juust fine, today I drove for almost 150 kilometres on the highway, 120 kph :) Also, later in the day I drove another 100 kilometres on a small, narrow road with lots of snow coming down, not as fun as it sounds. I ate bad, I’ll grant that. Between McDonalds, lots of chocolate and the most massive pile of pasta carbonara ever, I think that I overdid the food intake, so that will be -1 point.

I didn’t exercise at all, kind of hard when sitting in a car. Although I don’t think that’s worth any minus points. Sort of a Force Majeure situation, no minus points for that.
-1 point [92 points]
Thursday the 19th: Another copypaste.

First day in the middle of nowheresville. Not much fun, the TV only gets two channels and there is no Internet. Also, season one of this new series i discovered recently didn't finish downloading before I left. All I have is season 2. But what to do, I'll start watching the one I have.

Around lunch today I went for some skiing, being the day before the race and all. There are no prepared tracks here so I followed some snowmobile tracks across a nearby lake and into the empty, silent and very peaceful forest. The snow was falling slowly, there was not a sound except for the ones made by my skies, very few signs of the existence of humankind, and it all made me very mellow and relaxed. After a while I sat down under the trees and ate a sandwich I had prepared earlier, accompanied by a cup of tea. Good times.

Then I turned around and went back to the cabin. When I was almost there I met my parents, skiing towards me. This encounter quickly reminded me of the annoyance that other people so often cause to me. Apparently I had been gone for two full hours, something that was the cause of much anxiety. Nevermind that I am 18 years of age and have lived a full year alone very far away from them taking care of myself. No, being gone for two hours, with foodstuffs, in the middle of the day, in an environment I know quite well, is still cause for concern...

The rest of the day passed in a blur of nothingness. I watched some tv, some episodes of the series, had some food, went to sleep. A good day exercise-wise, but save for the skiing very empty and pointless.
-0 points [92 points]
Friday the 20th: Copypaste.

Hello fellow exercisers! Today was the race; I finished the 30 kilometres in 2 hours, 33 minutes and 20 seconds! That puts me right below 12 kph, and just a short three and a half minutes above my goal :/ Well, the tracks weren’t very fast today, and I am still very happy with my performance. Also, there was a LOT of people all around me for the first few kilometres, before I got past all the oldies and slowies, and that lost me a couple of minutes as well. When I finished, I was totally and utterly exhausted. My father decided it was a good idea to make small talk less than two minutes after I finished, and I hated him dearly right then. Very annoying, go away, I want to shower, eat chocolate and be ALONE! He took the hint, and I went off to relax. They had masseuses in connection to the showering facilities, splendid! Too bad I didn’t have any money on me at the time to pay for such luxurities…

I don’t think eating applies on the race day, so I won’t write much about that. The steak I had for tea was great, and my four egg brekkie of similar quality.

For my greatness, effort and general sportsmanship, I’ll award myself 2 (two) bonus points today. I have bloody well earned it, I have.
+2 points [94 points]

Saturday the 21st: Still copying and pasting.

A very empty day today, some r n r after the race. I did nothing, except go for a drive. No exercise, but it’s weekend AND I’m on vacation so it’s all cool. I didn’t eat really good but what the hell. I deem my previous conquests in the exercisely field more than sufficient to cover another day’s worth of general accomplishmentness. So, no minus points!
-0 points [94 points]

Sunday the 22nd: Copy and paste.

Skiing again today, but downhill this time. I had a good time, and the stuff I ate was allright. Not too many calories, not too few. A lot of exercise, low intensity, but still I was moving about using my body all day long. After lunch there was an hour of HEAVY snowing, but save for that the day gave some quite nice skiing.

I also drove the car a lot today. All this snowy conditions driving is helping me towards my long-term goal of being a licensed driver. Right now, the plan and prognosis is having my license within 3 months, before the month of june begins.
-0 points [94 points]
Monday the 23rd: Copypasting, except for the picture.

Again, downhill skiing. Today we crossed the border into the land of the sissies to the west, Norway. They are, no matter what anyone else might claim, the most gay people of this planet. This is what they look like: http://home.swipnet.se/~w-89388/images/norrman.jpg (http://home.swipnet.se/%7Ew-89388/images/norrman.jpg)
Imagine someone from Canada. Most likely he or she is very similar to the typical Norwegian citizen, sharing the same air of silliness.

On the other hand, they do have the best skiing in the world. Seriously. Nobody can compete with them. So yes, good day today. Since food costs about three times as much as is reasonable in their sissy country (they have oil to pay for it with) we had food with us, making it a very healthy eating-day. Also a day of much exercise, standing on skies all day.

Again more driving aswell. Unfortunately I'm not allowed to drive in Norway, since they stubbornly refuse to enter the european union and thus adapt to the comfort of having the same rules about things as the rest of us.
-0 points [94 points]
Tuesday the 24th: Copypasting still, we decided to increase the trip by two days.

Another one of those empty days today. We were supposed to be on the road home but took the informed and democratic decision to stay another few days. In my boredom, I went for a very long walk around noon. It was quite relaxing, the quiet and content feeling of the forest waiting for the sun's warmth to return, the occational bird swooping past, and of course the not being around my parents for a few hours. they are nice and all but you all know the feeling, you can't stand each other in a confined space for more than so long.

On the downside, I didn't eat very good at all today. The fatty foods were over-represented in my dietary intakes, while such necessities as vegetables were lacking.
-1 point [93 points]
Wednesday the 25th: Still copypasting, but hopefully for the last time.

We are halfway home, staying at my cousin's. We went in the morning from the remote cabin, and got here in time for lunch. I mainly sat around discussing recent events with my cousin, he is the same age as me and we've always gotten along quite well. It was good to be around other people than my parents for a while. In the evening, we went to a bar in the local town centre, and later to their only club worth the name. Not a very fancy place, but worthy of mentioning. Nonetheless, we had a good time dancing and such, and I ran into a bloke from Finland who's vacationing in the Sweden for a week or so. In the weekend, he told me there will be a rave in the town where I live, and he's going there! He invited me along, it should be fun. But now, rounding up. The time is very late and I need sleep.

As for exercise and diet, the reasons for this log, there's not much good to say. I did eat so-so, and stayed sober in spite of being out and about. No exercise though.
-1 point [92 points]
Thursday the 26th: Not copypasting any more! It took a while to put all those in but now I'm writing live again.

I woke up reasonably early today, sat down in the car and went back to sleep until we arrived home. There was a letter saying that my new ID card has arrived and is waiting for me in the local bank. Very nice, the picture in my old one is about 5 years old and looks nothing like me.

Being a fan of lifting weights, and having been denied doing so for over a week, I went to the gym after our arrival back home and had a very good hour of shoulder exercising. I also biked for 30 minutes on an exercise bike, and rounded off with a sauna visit.

I even ate allright! Not too much, and lots of green things.
-0 points [92 points]
Friday the 27th: Quite late wakeuo today, around noon. I had my planned breakfast and went off to the gym. Good exercise, and my weekly light therapy, ie tanning. This is probably what gets me thru the weeks in winter, basking in the oh so sweet light and warmth of a bunch of very dangerous tungsten lights that will probably see me dead from skin cancer some day. But nevermind the cancer, I truly and honestly need this at least once a week to get me thru these dark months. It's my heroin.

The exercise was so-so, I did do it all but never really got excited and going. It was slow torture all the way :(

Eating was allright to, I went out in the evening but only had a few beers, making up for the meal I missed by sleeping for so long. In the wee hours, not too long ago at all, we went to a fast food place, but I stayed strong and didn't eat anything at all. Go me!
-0 points [92 points]
Saturday the 28th: The last day, now it's over. Tomorrow I start what will hopefully be a year-long bulk. I'm incredibly sick of cutting, incredibly sick indeed. It's going to be so nice to eat, eat, eat, eat, eat and eat! Not feel bad about wanting something to chew on every now and then...

Well, as for today, no bad foods, no exercise being weekend... nothing to see here, move along.

Thanks for an awesome month! You know, having this daily update of my exercise life has really given me a few mindfucks. Before, I thought that I followed my plan pretty well, but now I see that I have cheated far more frequently than I thought. It has been a valuable little project, writing these logs. I feel quite happy about my doings in the last month. I met my goal for the skiing race, I stayed pretty close to my planned cutting goals, I updated almost every day. And my abs do show now! Not quite hunk-like yet but still, I don't think they've ever been as defined and moviestar-like as they are right now. Bit of a shame that the bulk will take care of that in a heartbeat, but what to do?

Fight on in March guys!
-0 points [Final score 92 points]
Sunday the 29th (is this a leap year? I dont know, will keep this day in the list for now): Apparently this isn't a leap year. This should say March 1.

I'm in. Workout Schedule and Meal Plan will follow.
I'm on vacation until Monday.

Hey guys! First post, first challenge!

GOAL: Bulking

COMMENT: I want to gain the most possible weight without gaining fat (or loose fat if possible).
-Eat Breakfast.
-Eat during the afternoon.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training: Chest & Triceps + abs
Tuesday: Cardio: 20 mins HIIT
Wednesday: Weight training: Back & Biceps
Thursday: Weight training: Legs + abs
Friday: Weight training: Delts & Traps + Obliques
Saturday: Cardio: 45 mins (non HIIT)
Sunday: Rest


MEAL SCHEDULE
Five meals per day, cheat meal only if i'm out with friends or at a friend's house.
Pre WO: Protein Isolate/Hydrolysate + Sugar + Maltodextrine
During WO: Protein Isolate/Hydrolysate + Sugar
Post WO: Protein Isolate/Hydrolysate + Sugar + Creatine + Glutamine


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 66kg aprox. (this is 01/01/09 weight). My scale is kindof drunk atm, so i couldnt check my weight. Will do asap.
BODY FAT: 10% aprox (from scale)
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:

END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:

DAILY LOG
FEB 1: Eating: OK, Rest. [100]
FEB 2: Eating: OK, WO: Done [100]
FEB 3: DIMMIT! Missed breakfast! Woke up too late. And then i came back from school too late and missed the cardio (cuz gym closes at 9:30 pm). Im pissssshhhhhed. Anyway...I did some abs at home. Now the main goal for this month is having breakfast everyday. Then i'll move one to other details: step by step implementation. (-2) [98]
FEB 4: Gah! Managed to get a protein shake this morning but no real breakfast. Ok it still counts, no minus. But to be avoided. WO: OK. [98]
FEB 5: Today was good. I had a good - and painful - leg workout...intense. [98]
FEB 6: Did shoulder WO correctly. Forgot to update, doh. (-1). [97]
FEB 7: Ran for 1 hour with friends. Was good. [97]
FEB 8: Rest! Oh BOY! I did NOTHING today...well deserved. [97]
FEB 9: Good chest WO. Today's weight: 68kg !!!! YES!!! I'm getting bigger![97]
FEB 10: Cardio good. [97]
FEB 11: Back good. [97]
FEB 12: Legs is a difficult day...specially for CNS. [97]
FEB 13: Delts ok. [97]
FEB 14: uh oh Slept all day... did not run... ill try to go tomorrow instead.(-1) [96]
FEB 15: Cool, i ran for almost 1 hour. (+1)...And I had my first salsa lesson! [97]
FEB 16: DAMN, i forgot to update. Chest workout was done. (-1) [96]
FEB 17: forgot to update. WO good. (-1). [95]
FEB 18: no wo. (-1). [94]
FEB 19: Missed update. Feeling bad, left workout after like 20 mins. First time ever.(-2) [92]
FEB 20: Missed update. Leg workout. (-1) [91]
FEB 21: Missed update. No wo. (-2) [89]
FEB 22: today sick. dunno if ill be able to train tomorrow...
FEB 25: OK ive been sick lately so no WO, and kind of lost the motivatio to update too... I guess next challenge will go better. I did a Chest WO today.
Aborted due to sickness. Next will be better.

More details soon...

Goal for this summer: at least 70-72 kgs of Lean, mean, muscle.

The January Challenge was a good thing for me so I'm back for a second.

GOAL: Less fat, more lean mass


COMMENT: Would like to match the Jan 09 challenge and lose 7 lbs while continued improving strength and endurance.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training: chest, back, core
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Weight training: arms and legs
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Cardio: 3 mile run (4 miles if I'm really feeling it!)
Saturday: Weight training: chest, back, core
Sunday: Cardio: 3 mile run (4 miles if I'm really feeling it!)


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week. Alcohol consumption limited to 3 times for entire month. Feb 1 is a free day for the Super Bowl.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 202.2 pounds (official Feb 1 weight)


END STATS
WEIGHT: ???? pounds (official Mar 1 weight)


Feb 1: All meals and Super Bowl cheat but no alcohol. Good workout and a long walk with the dogs. Posting early because of the game. 100

Feb 2: All meals and a 4 mile run on the treadmill. Set a PR for time. But afterwards I experienced a lot of pain on the outside of my right knee. Yaaa-ouch! 100 points

Feb 3: Rest day. 6 meals. 100 pts

Feb 4: Eff me. I just was not feeling it tonight at the gym. About 1/3rd through the workout I bailed. 6 meals though. -1 = 99

Feb 5: Rest day. 6 meals. Ninety Nine

Feb 6: Great day. 6 meals including my weekly cheat meal and then a great workout tonight. 99

Feb 7: Another great day. 5 mile run outside and 6 meals. 99

Feb 8: In the zone. Great leg and arm workout plus a long walk with the dogs. All 6 meals. 99

Feb 9: Very good day. 4 mile run and all 6 meals. 99

Feb 10: Day of rest. 6 meals. 99

Feb 11: Missed a workout because of parental duties. All meals though. -1 = 98

Feb 12: Scheduled rest day but I went to the gym to make up last nights missed workout. Meals were spot on. +1 for the makeup workout = 99

Feb 13: Bad day. Missed a meal and a workout. -2 = 97

Feb 14: Solid day. Out of town but the hotel has a workout center so I was able to get a 4 mile run in. 6 meals and my first of three drinking allowances. 97

Feb 15: Another bad day. Traveling and tired from the weekend. -2 for a cheat meal and a missed workout. Time to get back after it!! 95

Feb 16: Good day back in the saddle. Good workout and all 6 meals. 95

Feb 17: Good day. Tuesday is a scheduled rest day but I did a 3 mile run to make up for Sunday's missed workout. All meals. +1 for unscheduled workout. 96

Feb 18: Rockin day. Good workout and all meals. 96

Feb 19: Kind of a bad day. Rest day and 6 meals but one was a slice of pizza and a bread stick. -1 for the cheat. 95

Feb 20: Good day. 6 meals and 5 mile run. 95

Feb 21: Good day. Had my weekly cheat meal. Also had a good arm and leg workout along with a long walk with the dogs. 95

Feb 22: Another good day. 6 squares and 4 miles on the treadmill. 95

Feb 23: On a roll. Good workout and all meals. 95

Feb 24: Rest day. 6 meals. 95

Feb 25: -1 for a missed workout. Will make that up today which is scheduled as a rest day. All meals though. 94

Feb 26: Rest day. Did not make up the missed workout from yesterday. All meals. 94

Feb 27: -2 for a missed workout and not posting. All meals. 92

Feb 28:

Goal : Survive each day of training and not lose my mind!

Monday: Fullbody, core, cardiovascular endurance
Tuesday: Cardio
Wednesday: Fullbody, core, cardiovascular endurance
Thursday: Cardio
Friday: Fullbody, core, cardiovascular endurance
Saturday: None Training Day
Sunday: None Training Day

DAILY LOG

FEB 1: Well since I had no training today I did not wrong and I am still one hundred points strong!
FEB 2: -2 points 98
FEB 3: Holding steady at 98
FEB 4: -2 down to 96 points already golly woman get a grip!
FEB 5: -1 she silently slips to 95
FEB 6: -3 can this mean 92
FEB 7: 92 nothing changes
FEB 8: 92 nothing changes
FEB 9: Dang I was so in the zone today 92
FEB 10: 92 another awesome training day
FEB 11: 92 it was a good one
FEB 12: 92 holding on
FEB 13: 92 :)
FEB 14: Its all about the love 92 no training today or tomorrow
FEB 15:No training today
FEB 16:my butt was truly kicked today........92
FEB 17: this old gal is holding steady 92
FEB 18:It was a good deal 92
FEB 19: holding my own at 92
FEB 20: 92 yes
FEB 21:no training today so my score stays the same
FEB 22:no training today so my score stays the same
FEB 23: Okay I think I might be in my groove zone yes....92
FEB 24:92 holding on strong.
FEB 25:92
FEB 26:92
FEB 27:92 this was my last day of training for the month we can wrap this party up with 92
FEB 28:92

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THE CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN. NO MORE ENTRIES ALLOWED FOR THIS MONTH'S CHALLENGE!

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Good luck everyone!

LOTS of people missed their update on the 1st. :spank:

its just one day. don't use that as an excuse to quit!! its a super short month..... jump in and do it! :tucool:

LOTS of people missed their update on the 1st. :spank:

its just one day. don't use that as an excuse to quit!! its a super short month..... jump in and do it! :tucool:

Don't forget some people are in different time zones.

I'm just wondering - does the update have to the day of, or can it be the next day? It wouldn't make much sense if did it the same day, because the day still isn't over

Don't forget some people are in different time zones.


i posted that at 10am pst on february 2nd..... i'm pretty sure that puts the whole world PAST february 1st... the day i was referring to.

Don't forget some people are in different time zones.

I'm just wondering - does the update have to the day of, or can it be the next day? It wouldn't make much sense if did it the same day, because the day still isn't over

There's not a whole lot of rules to this challenge (excepting the rules we make for ourselves). IMHO, if you update the day of or the morning after, as long as you're giving daily updates everyday, I wouldn't deduct a point.

But, to me, it's whatever goals you have set for yourself as far as workouts, meals and updates. The challenge is to make a plan and stick to that plan 100% everyday for a month.

Good luck to everyone!

There's not a whole lot of rules to this challenge (excepting the rules we make for ourselves). IMHO, if you update the day of or the morning after, as long as you're giving daily updates everyday, I wouldn't deduct a point.

But, to me, it's whatever goals you have set for yourself as far as workouts, meals and updates. The challenge is to make a plan and stick to that plan 100% everyday for a month.

Good luck to everyone!

True, not a whole lot of rules, but there are some basic ones:

Your Official Challenge post must be updated each and every day. The updates won't take long (examples below). If you miss an update, you must deduct a point.

Of course this challenge is based on the honor system. You can cheat, but that would be pointless.

The point is to hold yourself in the honor system.

You should be updating every day, that's the point of this. To follow the rules.

I update it at night even if I haven't had my snack yet, because I know I'm going to have it.

If for some reason I don't, I will subtract the point the next day.

You should be updating every day, that's the point of this. To follow the rules.


Exactly. My only point was that, whatever time you update, as long as you're updating every 24 hours, you're following the daily update rule.
Actually, my original point was that this is a challenge, not a competition and so, instead of nitpicking and tearing folks down and focusing on their negatives as if they were our competition, we should be encouraging and cheering each other on. Just my thoughts.

3 days down - 25 to go! :tucool:

instead of nitpicking and tearing folks down and focusing on their negatives as if they were our competition, we should be encouraging and cheering each other on. Just my thoughts.

:confused: if "nitpicking", "tearing folks down", and "focusing on their negatives" were in response to my comment, i apologize if you took it that way. not my intention at all.

:confused: if "nitpicking", "tearing folks down", and "focusing on their negatives" were in response to my comment, i apologize if you took it that way. not my intention at all.

Nor mine. My point was that we're supposed to be pushing ourselves (and encouraging each other!) and I just hope that people don't try to skirt rules just because. Like John said, what would be the point?

Nor mine. My point was that we're supposed to be pushing ourselves (and encouraging each other!) and I just hope that people don't try to skirt rules just because. Like John said, what would be the point?

Absolutely. Shirkers should be held accountable!

I tend to post the next afternoon. The problem I have had so far is that my mornings and late evenings have been so busy that I just havent had time. I have stuck perfectly to everything though. I haven't even had time to up my starting stats and dates yet.

I'm off to the gym now and will update it all when I get back. I hope everyone takes this seriously and uses it as a tool to help them

Hello again. True that It's shorter this month compare to the rest. Part of the reason I'm in for this month as well. :lol: Best of lucks again to all.

Nor mine. My point was that we're supposed to be pushing ourselves (and encouraging each other!) and I just hope that people don't try to skirt rules just because. Like John said, what would be the point?
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, then. We're coming up on the first week of the challenge! Woo Hoo! Keep it up! :tu:

Yo guys and gals, almost everyone here has a cheat meal scheduled 1x a week, but just wondering, what does that mean to you? A larger quantity of healthy foods, one slice of cheesecake, or just eating everything in sight?

Yo guys and gals, almost everyone here has a cheat meal scheduled 1x a week, but just wondering, what does that mean to you? A larger quantity of healthy foods, one slice of cheesecake, or just eating everything in sight?
For me it's one meal a week that isn't clean - could be a burger and fries, pizza, a rich dessert, etc. The only rule I have with my cheat meals is that, whatever it is, it's limited to one serving (i.e. 1-2 slices of pizza instead of the whole pie).

Absolutely. Shirkers should be held accountable!
Gaz, you're a snow day shirker. :nod:

Yo guys and gals, almost everyone here has a cheat meal scheduled 1x a week, but just wondering, what does that mean to you? A larger quantity of healthy foods, one slice of cheesecake, or just eating everything in sight?
Hmmm. Not everything in sight, for sure. More like a meal out where I'm not thinking about carb timing, plus a drink and maybe dessert.

Yo guys and gals, almost everyone here has a cheat meal scheduled 1x a week, but just wondering, what does that mean to you? A larger quantity of healthy foods, one slice of cheesecake, or just eating everything in sight?

It honestly really varies for me.

Previously it meant a cheat "day" but now I try to be very serious and eat what I know is close to my cutting calories around 1800-2000 plus a cheat snack here or there. That means I might have a slice of the pizza my wife bought yesterday for breakfast or something tomorrow. In January i drank alcohol on three different cheat meal times and on Feb. 1 due to the Super Bowl and I'm struggling not to incorporate a few beers into a cheat meal in February, too.

Gaz, you're a snow day shirker. :nod:

And I am accountable...I made up for it Friday

I'm now going to be more disciplined and try and work even harder than ever this month to make up for my errors
Anyway - today was a good day 100%.


hey excellent choice hype!!! quitting wouldn't of gotten you any closer to ur goals. way to go! :tucool:

Maybe there should be a rule along the lines of "if you don't update for 3 days running, your post gets deleted"? :confused:

Maybe there should be a rule along the lines of "if you don't update for 3 days running, your post gets deleted"? :confused:


Na, the ones who go in on the challenge and then bail should be able to go back and see what they were doing when they were focused or not focused towards their goals. Would definitely help drive the discipline when they untertake another fitness goal.

One of the main reasons we do this is because of public accountability, and one shouldn't be able to just disappear if they ditch. I read everyone's updates every few days and it's a huge motivating factor since I see it as a team effort. :tu:

Maybe there should be a rule along the lines of "if you don't update for 3 days running, your post gets deleted"? :confused:

Na, the ones who go in on the challenge and then bail should be able to go back and see what they were doing when they were focused or not focused towards their goals. Would definitely help drive the discipline when they untertake another fitness goal.

One of the main reasons we do this is because of public accountability, and one shouldn't be able to just disappear if they ditch. I read everyone's updates every few days and it's a huge motivating factor since I see it as a team effort. :tu:

it would be a good compromise to reorganize the posts so the people still in the challenge were followed by the dropouts. might be more trouble than its worth for john though.

but i definitely find it a major pain in the ass trying to read through the people's updates who are still in it while its so cluttered up with people who've bailed. :nod:

it would be a good compromise to reorganize the posts so the people still in the challenge were followed by the dropouts. might be more trouble than its worth for john though.

but i definitely find it a major pain in the ass trying to read through the people's updates who are still in it while its so cluttered up with people who've bailed. :nod:


haha maybe start a thread as a "100 point challenge wall of shame" for all those who bailed and remove them from the ongoing challenges. :lol: j/k

it would be a good compromise to reorganize the posts so the people still in the challenge were followed by the dropouts. might be more trouble than its worth for john though.

but i definitely find it a major pain in the ass trying to read through the people's updates who are still in it while its so cluttered up with people who've bailed. :nod:

How about a huge black X through their post? That way their slackage would be preserved. :nod: (I have dropped out before, for the record! LOL.)

How about a huge black X through their post? That way their slackage would be preserved. :nod: (I have dropped out before, for the record! LOL.)

:lol: man you guys are evil. i just want to be able to read through easier! (i've dropped out before as well :nod:)

do people really read through OLD 100 challenges?? i guess maybe to remember how they did if they were in them. just seems so utterly boring even i wouldn't do it. and that's saying a lot. :lol:

How about a huge black X through their post? That way their slackage would be preserved. :nod: (I have dropped out before, for the record! LOL.)


haha or how about just all of us who complete the challenge take road trips to those people's homes and egg the crap out of it? nobody would ever drop again... or maybe even enter the challenges for that matter :lol:

it's half way through the month! Time flies! Hope everyone is still hanging in there. :gl:

Everyone still in it seems to be doing pretty damn good. Keep it up, all!

hey excellent choice hype!!! quitting wouldn't of gotten you any closer to ur goals. way to go! :tucool:

Unless I missed someone, I believe deja is the only one with 100 points. :bow:

Unless I missed someone, I believe deja is the only one with 100 points. :bow:

Indeed, great work, Deja!

Unless I missed someone, I believe deja is the only one with 100 points. :bow:
Woo Hoo! Keep it up! :tu:

Unless I missed someone, I believe deja is the only one with 100 points. :bow:

Indeed, great work, Deja!

Woo Hoo! Keep it up! :tu:

y thanks! :D u3 are doing mighty fine urselves. :nod:

gaz summed up my state of mind pretty well...


Sat 21st Feb I feel in a machine-like state right now where I'm just getting things done on auto-pilot. It's gonna take something exterior to knock me out of my stride now.


:dance:

and speaking of doing well this month! :whistle:

It would appear that Mr. Stone switched it up so us still in it are at the top. I freaked for a second and thought my challenge had been deleted and I was like "WTF rule did I violate NOW!? :eek:

It would appear that Mr. Stone switched it up so us still in it are at the top. I freaked for a second and thought my challenge had been deleted and I was like "WTF rule did I violate NOW!? :eek:

r u sure?? :confused: i still see lots of people in it at the end.

r u sure?? :confused: i still see lots of people in it at the end.

Hmm now I'm not sure. Maybe someone above me deleted? I was, after all, the first post on the second page.

So it makes sense I jumped to the first page if someone killed their post.

and speaking of doing well this month! :whistle:

teh snow fucked me out of a point :cry:

And that's it for February - good work team! Lots of inspiring stuff in this thread.