John Stone's November 2007 "100 Challenge" (Completed)

[John Stone]

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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.

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 November 1, 2007. You must have your starting post up by 7:00 AM (EST) on November 1, 2007--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.)

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

NOV 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]

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

NOV 4:

NOV 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.....

[Nowhereman]

GOAL: Bulking


COMMENT: I just want to gain some more muscle, while keeping fat gains to a minimum.
WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training: Back and Abs(PM)
Tuesday: Stationary bike (AM);
Wednesday: Weight training: Chest and Arms (PM)
Thursday: OFF
Friday: Weight training: Legs (PM)
Saturday Shoulders and arms (PM)
Sunday: Stationary bike (AM)


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


BEGINNING STATS
WEIGHT: 158.5
BODY FAT: 13.64
ARMS: 13
CALVES: 14.25
CHEST: 37
FOREARMS: 11
HIPS: 36
THIGHS: 21.75
WAIST: 31.75


DAILY LOG

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.


NOV 1: Put up my stats this morning. I'm off to the gym in a few. Psyched to see how much change I'll be able to see in a month.
100 points

NOV 2: I'm about to go workout on legs. All is well I am going to have a cheat meal tonight so, minus 1 for me.
99 points

NOV 3: Nothing major to report. I did go up another 10 pounds on my Squats but I don't think I'll be going up next week.
99 points

NOV 4: All is good. I went up on the arms exercises yesterday, by at least more than 4 reps for bi's and tri's. But my shoulder press was the same as last week.
99 points

NOV 5: I had my designated cheat meal yesterday. Thinking back, I should have designated 2 cheat meals a week. I don't mind having 2 smaller cheat meals if it will keep my significant other happy. Oh well. Next month
99 points

NOV 6: My back workout was awesome last week. I went up 10lbs and it felt a little light. I also noticed that I can hold my legs at a parallel position, during my leg lifts, a lot longer than before. Overall good workout.
99 points

NOV 7: I'm hoping to have a good chest day. I do not go up as much for chest as other exercises. I went up pretty big on my back the other day so I'm going in with high expectations today. I had all my meals yesterday and had my cardio session.
99 points

NOV 8: Yesterday's workout was ok. I went up in weight because last week I met my rep parameters, but nothing too out of the ordinary happened. I went up as usual. I should be happy though, progress is progress. I will miss tomorrows workout because I have a training after school. I won't be able to get to the gym in time afterward. I'm going to make it up on Saturday and then move Saturday's workout to Sunday. I won't take a point off for the other days, unless someone objects, but I figure that I could miss the workout completely and keep the workout the same for the other day would be totally wrong but it would only account for 1 point. Now I'll get all my workouts in but it doesn't seem fair to deduct 3 points for doing them all.
99 points

NOV 9: I couldn't make it too workout, I tried but I would have just rushed the workout. I'll move stuff over.
98 points

NOV 10: Ok, I got in yesterday's workout. It went pretty good. I'm squatting a lot more than before. I think today might have been a record, I'll have to go back and check.
98 points

NOV 11: Got my arms and shoulder workout today. I went up in every exercise. I'll be going up in weight for my curls, shoulder press, and tricep pushdown next week.
98 points

NOV 12: Nothing big to report. Good Sunday. I'll be going in for my back workout later.
98 points

NOV 13: I had a good back workout yesterday. I pulled a lot more on my deads and I'll be going up again next week. All my meals were on par as well. I have been working on my grip, I shoot for 3x a week, MWF, but sometimes I forget. Since doing it I have noticed that I can hold on to the bar a lot longer. My grip has always been a problem when lifting heavy, I have always felt like I could lift more but my grip won't let me. Seems I'm doing better now.
98 points

NOV 14: Last week I lifted more reps than usual for the arms part of my workout, and only 1 rep for the chest portion. This week the opposite happened. I did 4 more reps on my incline bench. I feel pumped.
98 points

NOV 15: I could have sworn I updated yesterday. Oh well.
97 points

NOV 16: I did my squats today but I think I put too much weight on it. I didn't feel like went all that low. I'll probably stay at the same weight and just try to go lower next time.
97 points

NOV 17: I forgot to update again.
96 points

NOV 18: I went up in weight for my workout yesterday. It was a pretty low output but I expect it to go up for next week.
96 points

NOV 19: I didn't forget to update, it's still not midnight here. I decided not to go to the gym today, I'll go tomorrow. I had a choice, go to the gym, or get extra credit in my class. I opted for the extra credit. I'm not skipping it just moving it up and guaranteeing myself an A in class.
95 points

NOV 20: I made up for yesterday's workout. It was ok. I went up in all my lifts. Next week my rest periods change so my output will be different.
95 points

NOV 21: I have really been forgetting to update this month.
94 points

NOV 22: Ok I'm having another cheat meal today. I had a good chest workout yesterday but the arms exercises stayed the same. But I had a real good pump going.
94 points

NOV 23: I forgot to take off the point for yesterday's extra cheat meal but I'm taking it off today. I went in for leg day today and I went up a total of 4 reps. I was afraid I wasn't going down low enough last week but they were pretty good (I did them in front of the mirror).
93 points

NOV 24: Nothing to report yet. I will have my last arms and shoulder workout before I change the rest intervals for next week. The weight will change on a couple of the exercises, they will be lowered a bit.
93 points

NOV 25: I'm going to take a point off because I didn't want to have a cheat meal and I did. I do schedule myself 1 a week but I wanted to make up for Thursday. I cheated.
92 points

NOV 26: I had a pretty good workout. I barely managed on my deads but I was feeling kind of sleepy. I hope that was it.
92 points

NOV 27: Today I missed my cardio session. I was very tired and I decided I needed the sleep. I'll deduct the point. I'm going to make it up for tomorrow.
91 points

NOV 28: I did chest today. And it was ok. Not great but ok. Although I did very well on my Dumbell Bench press. I am making bigger strides in this area.
91 points

NOV 29: I hit all my meals and cardio right on.
91 points

NOV 30: I weighed myself in at 162 this morning. Tomorrow I'll put in the full stats. I also had my leg workout. Nothing to brag.
91 points

[seeker5]

Plan:

Goal: Cutting. To start establishing a fitness routine.

Daily:

- 30 Minutes Minimum of Aerobic (Walking or Machine-based) or Weight Training.
- Keep Track of all exercise I do.
- Keep Track of all the food I take in everyday
- Measure Weight first thing in the morning.

Weekly:
- 2 Weight Training a week.
- Take digital picture of body (Saturday)
- Take tape measurements of body (Saturday)

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

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

Nov 1: Did the weight measurement this morning, but only 10 minutes of exercise and stopped tracking of my food intake at lunch (did do breakfast and up to lunch). -2 Points: 98 points

[joe84]

GOAL: Bulk

BODY TYPE: Mesomorph

COMMENT:
I gained 3-4 lbs of lean mass with last months bulking program, I want to continue that treand this month. I have the last workout of my current full-body weights programme on Friday & from Monday I will switch to a split weights programme. While bulking I don't want to have a negative effect on my cardiovascular fitness so cardio exercise still takes up a lot of my week between rugby & the gym.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
Monday: Short Rugby Training & Weight Training - Full Body Rountine #1
Tuesday: Rugby Training or Cardio Activity (PM)
Wednesday: Weight Training - Full Body Rountine #2
Thursday: Rugby Match or Cardio Activity (PM)
Friday: Weight Training - Full Body Rountine #3
Saturday: Cardio Activity
Sunday: Cardio Activity or Day Off


MEAL SCHEDULE:
Six Meals a day: three main meals, two snacks & a PWO shake. 1-2 Cheat Meals a week. Also daily multi-vitamin & fish oil capsules.

STARTING STATS:
WEIGHT: 197lbs
BODY FAT: (Health Central)
ARMS: Flexed(Myotape)
CALVES: (Myotape)
CHEST: (Myotape)
FOREARMS: (Myotape)
HIPS: (Myotape)
THIGH: (Myotape)
WAIST: 35.5" (Myotape)
NECK:


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

DAILY LOG:

WEEK 1:
NOV 1: Rugby training was short & intense tonight. We went through some drills & match plays. I was named on the starting team for the second week in a row so this weekend's game will be another big test for me & I'm looking forword to it. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (100 Points)
NOV 2: I missed the last weights session of my current programme tonight for no good reason (-1). Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 3: Cardio session done today was 10km on the bike, it was a good short session & I improved my time. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 4: Rugby match this afternoon: we won 5-3, that's three wins in a row but our performance was poor against a weaker team. I played 60mins of the match & I hurt my shoulder in the process hopefully it's nothing too serious. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 5: Rugby training tonight was tough, we went through a lot of drills. My shoulder was painful for the whole session, actually my whole body was sore after the game yesterday! Since I hurt my shoulder at the weekend I'm going to take a week off from weights before I start my new programme. It's been eight weeks since my last break so I'm due a week-off. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 6: Rugby training was quite a light session, we just played a non-contact game for 60 mins & did some game moves. My shoulder was sore again tonight but I kept it out of contact. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 7: I went to a tag rugby training session tonight, I usually just play tag rugby during the spring & summer for some fitness. But the team I play with have kept up training until now, so I joined them this evening since I don't have a weights session. We trained for two hours & did some fitness at the end, so it was a worthwhile session. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)

WEEK 2:
NOV 8: Rugby training tonight wasn't great, I'm not starting the game on Sunday so I took a back seat in training during the team runs. My shoulder is feeling better each day & I will now have a chance to rest it at the weekend with no game. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 9: I have no weights session tonight so I went the Gym for cardio & did 10km on the bike. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 10: I took it easy today, I slept in until about 1pm today & I watched some rugby for the rest of the afternoon. Myself & my girlfriend are going out for dinner in a Italian place tonight so that's my first cheat meal this week. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 11: Rugby game today, we lost 27-13 to a better team. We had a good performance but I had to watch from the sidelines. I hit the gym for some cardio in the evening since I didn't take part in the game, I cycled 10km in 16:05min my best time in recent times. My cardio in the gym is slightly limited, I'm not using the treadmill because I injuryed my ankle a couple of weeks ago & now my shoulder is giving me trouble. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 12: I was due to start my new split weights rountine today but I'm worried about my shoulder since it hasn't improved in the last week. I hurt it playing a rugby game 8 days ago & the pain/ movement is still bad. Therefore I'm going to stay off the weights until I get some treatment & recover enough to return to training. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 13: No rugby training tonight because of my shoulder so I went to the gym for cardio. I did 15km on the bike (26:20mins). Even though it bothers me a lot that I can't lift weights at the moment, I am enjoying pushing myself on the bike. I'm challenging myself every time to improve time/ distance. I don't think I've ever put this much effort in to gym cardio training! I also did some ad work. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 14: I took a night off tonight, I got treatment for my shoulder this morning & the problem is what I though: a sprained AC joint. I will continue to rest for this week as much as I can & hopefully return to weight training at some stage next week. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)

WEEK 3:
NOV 15: I got treatment on my shoulder again today, I still have some pain but it's getting better. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 16: Another night off tonight since I can't do my scheduled weights session. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (99 Points)
NOV 17: I didn't do a cardio session today but I should have. I still have pain in my shoulder but I could have done cardio on the bike (-1). Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 18: Scheduled day off. My rugby team was playing away today to one of the top teams in the league & won 16-15. This is a great win which puts us second in the table behind the team we lost to last week. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 19: I started my new split body weights program today, my shoulder hasn't fully recovered yet so I did a lot of work with light weights. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 20: I have a week off from rugby training & no game on Sunday so I did cardio in the Gym tonight - 20km on the bike: 34mins. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 21: I had physio treatment on my shoulder again today, it's making a good recovery but I was told not to return to weight training until next week. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)

WEEK 4:
NOV 22: I didn't do a cardio session tonight as a result of being too lazy! I think at this time of year with the cold weather & dark evenings everybody has less energy. Sometimes after a day's work I feel a bit lethargic & reluctant to go to the gym. But I have to remind myself of the benefits of working out. I will make up for tonight's cardio with a session on Sunday since I have no rugby match. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 23: Another night off tonight, no weights because of my shoulder. I am allowed to return to full training on Monday so I can't wait. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 24: Cardio session today was 15km on the bike. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 25: I had a cardio session today to make up for the missed session on Thursday night. I ran 2km on the treadmill & did 5km on the bike. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 26: Rugby training tonight was a fitness session to make up for the week off last week. Shoulder & Arms workout done tonight, my shoulder was still sore on a couple of exercises which I'm not happy with. I didn't even do the sets of tricep dips because it hurt. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 27: I had physio treatment on my shoulder again today, I was told it's making a good recovery & I am allowed to take part in contact training. Rugby training tonight was a good physical session, I'm feeling sore after that. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 28: I'm not feeling very confident about my shoulder this week, I don't have any discomfort with it any more but the weight training seems a bit counter-productive at this stage. My physio reminded me this type of injury needs 3-6weeks recovery time, so I think I should at least postpone any weight training until next week. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)

WEEK 5:
NOV 29: Rugby training tonight was short & sweet, we trained on the all-weather pitch which is great in the bad weather. The session was just set-pieces & defensive drills. Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)
NOV 30: As I mentioned on Wednesday I won't return to weights training again until Monday in order to give my shoulder some extra time to heal. I'm afraid if I don't give it enough time to correct it's self I will have a recurrence in the near future. That's the last thing I want! Protein/ creatine & vits taken. (98 Points)

Conclusions:

This has been a slow month in terms of training. Since I injuryed my shoulder at the beginning of the month I have only completed two weights sessions. But on the other hand while I was out of rugby & weights training, I did some quality cardio sessions. Cardio was something I always dreaded doing in the gym but I've learned to challenge & push myself through these sessions. Hopefully I can return to weights training next week problem free & start to add strength again.

[jstout]

GOAL: Cutting. Want to be at 247 by January 3, with my next goal being more open-ended. I want to get down to at least 232 pounds (100 pounds total lost over the cut) and below 20 percent bodyfat. 19.9 percent will do.

COMMENT: 77 points in May's challenge, 91 in June's. 93 in July's. 90 in August's. 91 in September's. 93 in October's.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Workouts not listed by day of the week - I get thrown off my days too easily and wind up doing my Monday workout on Tuesday, etc. The cardio after weight training is subject to being tossed if I'm running short on time for the workout.:

Workout 1: Biceps-shoulders, then 30 minutes of cardio.

Workout 2: Legs, then 30 minutes of cardio.

Workout 3: 60 minutes of cardio.

Workout 4: Chest-triceps, then 30 minutes of cardio.

Workout 5: Lower and upper back, then 30 minutes of cardio.

Workout 6: 60 minutes of cardio.

Workout 7: 60 minutes of cardio.

I also reserve the right to take one day off a week if my schedule doesn't allow me to get in to the gym (doctor's appointment, grocery store, gosh knows what else). Missing more than one day a week's a point. Usually a day off means I miss a cardio day instead of skipping a weight workout.

MEAL SCHEDULE
Five or so meals per day. Monday-Friday and Sunday are roughly 2,400 or so calories (give or take 100 or so), with few carbs after my post-workout drink. Lotta chicken, little bit of peanut butter (yum!). Saturday features a cheat meal. Sunday always seems to wind up being not as clean as Monday-Friday because I'm off from work and liable to get into the cookies or chips at a whim. I usually keep to my calorie limit, but it throws my macros way off. I'm working on it. I deduct 1 point for going drastically over my limit (more than 100 calories), unless my cheat meal is involved. I'm planning to penalize myself if my cheat meal turns into a cheat day.

STARTING STATS (taken on 11-7)
WEIGHT: 255.5 pounds
BODY FAT: 28.4 percent
ARMS: 15 inches
CALVES: 17.5 inches
CHEST: 44 inches
FOREARMS: 13 inches
HIPS: 44.9 inches
THIGHS: 25 inches
WAIST: 44.1 inches

END STATS
WEIGHT: 253 pounds
BODY FAT: 26.7 percent
ARMS: 15 inches
CALVES: 18 inches
CHEST: 44 inches
FOREARMS: 13 inches
HIPS: 44.5 inches
THIGHS: 25 inches
WAIST: 42.9 inches

DAILY LOG

Nov. 1: Shoulders-biceps, followed by 30 minutes of LISS on the elliptical. Didn't fool with counting calories - it's Halloween candy season! I know that if I did go over my calorie limit (and I probably did), it wasn't by too much. I expect this to die eventually. We're getting down to just the Smarties (and those are made of maltodextrin - hello, post-workout carbs!). 99 points.
Nov. 2: Took a day off from the gym, first im a while. I've got another cold that seems to be ramping up in intensity as time passes, and the cold medicine I got yesterday doesn't even seem to faze it. I had a helluva cheat lunch, so we'll call that my cheat meal for the week and then deduct a point Saturday when I eat whatever my family's regular meal is (my usual cheat meal). I'm having a bad feeling about this month already. It looks like I may not be able to make it to the gym Saturday due to a bunch of stupid family obligations. This looks like a perfect storm of lack of enthusiasm and willpower, sickness and my focus being dragged somewhere else. Not good. 99 points.
Nov. 3: Sure enough, didn't get to go to the gym. I also didn't really watch my calories - I doubt I went incredibly over my limit, but probably over enough. I think I'm mad enough at myself to get back on the wagon after falling off. I'm itching to get to the gym and do something - can't make up my mind on whether to make up yesterday's leg workout or just do cardio and get back on my regular schedule Monday (my legs could use the break, but I'm thinking I'm gonna try to do my leg workout). That's two points off. 97 points.
Nov. 4: Pulling it back together. Did legs, then 60 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. My legs are incredibly sore after the workout. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.
Nov. 5: Chest-triceps, then 30 minutes of cardio. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.
Nov. 6: Lower and upper back, then 30 minutes of cardio. Legs still sore, and my lower back was sore, but it's gotten quite a bit better. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.
Nov. 7: 60 minutes of cardio. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.
Nov. 8: Biceps-shoulders, then 30 minutes of cardio. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.
Nov. 9: 60 minutes of cardio. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.
Nov. 10: Legs, then 30 minutes of cardio. Grindy workout. It was crazy - I did squats first and it felt like my left knee was about to pop off. So I canned the squats and moved on with the rest of my workout. Then I went back to it after doing leg curls, leg extensions, calf raises and leg press and had a pretty good squatting session, all things considered. Had my cheat meal, and it wasn't very cheaty at all. 97 points.
Nov. 11: Chest-triceps, then 30 minutes of cardio. I figured I'd be eating more today by eating with the family (which I usually do on the weekends), so I decided to try doing some weights instead of just cardio like I usually do. It was an interesting session - I tweaked my right wrist doing bench presses and dropped the weight on my chest with no spotter (the gym's only Smith machine is torn up). Thankfully I'm a weakling and was able to get out of the fix without too much problem. The gym was also crawling with people. I may not repeat this experiment. I didn't eat all that cleanly and didn't really count calories. 96 points.
Nov. 12: 60 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 96 points.
Nov. 13: Lower and upper back, then 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 96 points.
Nov. 14: 60 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Big bash at work shot my calorie limit to heck. We'll call this my cheat meal for the week, then I'll lose points on Saturday (for sure) and Sunday (probably). 96 points.
Nov. 15: Biceps-shoulders, then 30 minutes of cardio. Kept under my calorie limit. 96 points.
Nov. 16: 60 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 96 points.
Nov. 17: Legs, then 30 minutes of cardio. Didn't count calories. 95 points.
Nov. 18: Chest-triceps, then 30 minutes of cardio. Didn't count calories, and even had my first Pumpkin Pie Blizzard of the month. It's a miracle I managed to wait this long before getting one. I have really got to tighten up my weekends. I do understand why I've been lagging, though - it's inevitable once in a while. Usually lagging means I'm building momentum for a solid run. 94 points.
Nov. 19: Skipped the gym to go out of town for a doctor's appointment for the wife. What a horrible, horrible day. I'll count this as my day off. Didn't give one whit about counting calories. Way, way down right now. 93 points.
Nov. 20: Missed the gym because I had to come in from my wife's out-of-state appointment. Didn't count calories either - I doubt I went over by much, but I tightened the ship after the afternoon. That's still two more points (I should be in the negatives by the time this month is through). Scale says I gained 5 pounds this week. That seems a bit harsh, but probable. I figured for a gain of 2-3 pounds. I figured wrong. 91 points.
Nov. 21: Missed the gym again after a doctor's appointment didn't go as scheduled (that hardly ever happens). Didn't count calories when I got to work and there was a dessert-fest waiting for me courtesy of leftovers from the workplace's Thanksgiving bash. I know I didn't go over my limit by much, all things considered, but I undoubtedly did. I'm going to finish this month strong, but for now ... 89 points.
Nov. 22: Gym was closed, had to go in to work early again and didn't have time to do some walking. I did, however, land below my calorie limit - I'll eat the traditional Thanksgiving foods on Friday instead. 88 points.
Nov. 23: Shoulders-biceps, then 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. First time in the gym in two years or so. Ate Thanksgiving dinner - I didn't eat much all day, but I'd say I went over my calorie limit. Maybe. I just don't have the wherewithal to try to track a Thanksgiving dinner in Fitday. Just seems like a losing proposition. 87 points.
Nov. 24: Legs, then 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Had my cheat meal - lots of chili (lots of hamburger meat in the chili, which is good). 87 points.
Nov. 25: Chest-triceps, then 30 minutes on the elliptical. The gym is crazy crowded with idiots on Sundays, so I have anger to help me lift. Didn't count calories - probably didn't go over by much, but still. 86 points.
Nov. 26: Missed the gym due to car trouble. We'll call that my day off this week. Kept under my calorie limit. Forgot this update until Nov. 28, so that's another dang point. 85 points.
Nov. 27: Lower and upper back, then 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 85 points.
Nov. 28: 60 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 85 points.
Nov. 29: Biceps-shoulders, then 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 95 points.
Nov. 30: 60 minutes of cardio on the elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 85 points.

[Rise]

GOAL: Maintain/slow bulk


COMMENT: just working on all around fitness. i do want to step up my cardio as well and maybe start running some 5ks.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Every other day Upper/lower split with cardio thrown in on off days.


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


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 147 pounds
BODY FAT: ?
ARMS: 14"
CALVES: ?"
CHEST: ?"
FOREARMS: ?"
HIPS: ?"
THIGHS: ?"
WAIST: 32"


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


DAILY LOG

NOV 1: No update.
-1 points [99 points]

NOV 2: No update.
-1 points [98 points]

NOV 3: No update.
-1 point [97 points]

NOV 4: No update.
-1 point [96 points]

NOV 5: Started a few days late so i'm down some points. first workout is today after my 2 week break and i'm working on 6 meals/day. i missed that workout due to back & neck pains.
-1 point [95 POINTS]

NOV 6: Chiropractor today - it went great! i feel better, got a better pillow, and i am ready to hit the gym. i went today to make up for yesterday (though i can't make up for the -1) and i feel great. Sore, but great. i ate all my meals and was able to pack on a decent amount of calories. my diet isn't the cleanest but because i'm trying to bulk i'm not subtracting points for it. i want to stay above 90 points for the month, but we'll see what happens with that.
-0 points [95 points]

NOV 7: ate well, easy day.
-0 points [95 points]

NOV 8: Missed my workout today, so -1 for that, but i have a good excuse. I was installing a garage door opener which is surprisingly strenuous and tedious to do. i can't argue that i got a real work out from it of course, but at least i got some form of exercise.
-1 point [94 points]

NOV 9: Driving down to NY today so i'll be packing some dinner for the car ride. I don't expect to have to stop at any of those service stations on the way so i should keep the points i have for one more day.
-0 points [94 points]

NOV 10: No update.
-1 point [93 points]

NOV 11: No update. got engaged today (+10 pts)
-1 point [92 points]

NOV 12: What a day today was. I worked out my legs so hard i had to crawl up the stairs last night (literally). it was a good workout and i ate an absolute ton of protein since my fiancee cooked me some meatballs with 96/4 lean beef followed shortly by a whey protein shake with another 35 grams or so of the good stuff.
-0 points [92 points]

NOV 13: man i'm sore. no real update & i drank beer. -2
-2 points [90 points]

Nov 14: great workout, ate very well, and i think i'm eating relatively clean which is awesome. good day overall.
-0 points [90 points]

Nov 15: im running off of 2 hours of sleep today... ugh. well the rest of the day went well, ate everything and weighed in at 150lbs which is awesome!! my goal is 160, but that is a ways off.
-0 points [90 points]

Nov 16: friday is a very very good day. no real update -1
-1 points [89 points]

Nov 17: No update -1
-1 points [88 points]

Nov 18: Great workout today! i pushed & pulled some heavy weight and i'm feeling it for sure. my pecs are dead, my back is sore, my arms are tired. very well rounded day all in all. i ate a ton of clean food and i feel grrrrreat!
-0 points [88 points]

Nov 19: Off day. I'm sore from yesterday but eating a ton to heal myself up. yesterday was one of those workouts where i actually felt like i was going to see a lot of muscle growth from 1 workout. its funny how that is, but it keeps me going. tomorrow is squat day, and i can't wait to tear them up!
-0 points [88 points]

Nov 20: its lunch time and i'm so stuffed. i have squats to do today, can't wait! my legs are sore just thinking about it...
-0 points [88 points]

Nov 25: with what's been going on in my life the past month, this challenge has not gotten proper attention from me. i missed updates for 5 days straight (so thats -5) and missed workouts while i was home (-3) since my friend would not work out while i was home for me to be a guest @ his gym. oh well, but i did try on multiple occasions to convince him to go. i'm going to continue working out and working on my bulk, but this will probably be the last update from me. i don't have the resolve to post in this challenge for some reason, b/c i just don't feel the need/urgency like i did in previous months. that puts me at -8 for the past few days, leaving me at 80 points. however, since i think i'll be done at this point, i'll report on my final points which is [0 points] due to dropping out. goodluck to everyone else who really needs this, i just don't feel i need this, this month.

-88 points [0 points]

[George Kaplin]

I'm in. First timer so I'm going to post a full statement of intent:

Goals: (1) Reduce bodyfat % as much as possible.
(2) Improve cardiovascular fitness to the point where I can run three consecutive 8 minute miles.
(3) Improve overall stamina to the point where I can run 30 miles per week.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE:

Monday: Three mile run.
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Six mile run.
Thursday: Eight mile run.
Friday: Three mile run.
Saturday: OFF
Sunday: Ten mile run.


DIET:

Four healthy meals per day. One cheat day per week (Saturday).

STARTING STATS:

Weight: 176lbs.
Body fat: 14% (approx).

[archie]

Archie's Official "100 Challenge" post


GOAL: Discipline / Routine / Gains in strength


COMMENT: I'm not doing this against anyone but myself, as my losing points will slightly differ to others.

I don't have body changing goals as such this month as I am weening my son and don't know what sort of part that will play.

My aims are basically consistency in developing healthy habits.
I will still take note of stats though to see if my body does change.

I hope no one minds me taking part even though my challenge differs slightly. Best of luck to all


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Upper / Lower Split.
3 Sessions per week.
2 Cardio per week, 30 - 40 mins
Days of working out varies week to week, but will make up a weekly game plan once I know of my BFs schedule.

WEEK 1: T - off, F - Upper, S - Cardio, S - Lower, M - Cardio, T - Upper, W - off


MEAL SCHEDULE
I probably don't eat quite as clean as most just yet, so this is where my scoring will differ.

I will lose 1 point if I:
- don't take my multivitamin everyday
- have take out more then once a week
- 1 bakery treat a week (MAX)
- don't drink a minimum of 2.25L water daily
- I don't have fruit or vegies with every meal
- don't have 5 meals a day


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: at a guess 60kg..
BODY FAT: ?
ARMS: 26.5cm
CALVES: 32cm
CHEST: ..fluctuates hourly
FOREARMS: 21cm (not sure where I am suppose to measure exactly)
HIPS: 94.5cm
THIGHS: 54cm
WAIST: 76.5cm (at smallest section)


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


DAILY LOG
NOV 1: 30days and 30 nights -0 points [100 points]
NOV 2: Obstacles to work around -1 point [ 99 points]
NOV 3: Guzzling day -0 points [99 points]
NOV 4: Leg day baby -0 points [99 points]
NOV 5: 3 Strikes... but not out - 3 points [ 96 points]
NOV 6: Horsies, Horsies, Horsies -0 points [ 96 points]
NOV 7: Pfft of a day -3 points [ 93 points]

NOV 8: Water Grrr -1 points [ 92 points]
NOV 9: WOOOOO 57kg -0 points [ 92 points]
NOV 10:Everything in check except workout, did cardio not weights. -1 point [ 91 points]
NOV 11:Cheat meal for week. Cardio again instead of weights so -1 point [ 90 points]
NOV 12:Great bike ride today but no weights and not enough water -2 points [ 88 points]
NOV 13: not enough water -1 point [ 87 points]
NOV 14: not enough water -1 point [ 86 points]

NOV 15: Starting to get back on track -2 points [ 84 points]
NOV 16: Damn late night snacks.. -2 points [ 82 points]
NOV 17: Planned Cheat meal -2 points [ 80 points]
NOV 18: Great day! -0 points [80 points]
NOV 19: Still the weak with the water -1 point [ 79 points]
NOV 20:Blah -2 points [ 77 points]
NOV 21:..and Blah -3 points [ 74 points]

NOV 22: Okay day -1 point [ 73 points]
NOV 23:http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...&postcount=147 -2 points [ 71 points]
NOV 24:http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...&postcount=148 -3 points [ 68 points]
NOV 25: not enough water, no work out -2 points [ 66 points]
NOV 26: not enough water, no work out -2 points [ 64 points]
NOV 27: not enough water, cheat meal, no work out -3 points [61 points]
NOV 28: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...&postcount=154-1 points [60 points]

NOV 29: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...&postcount=159-0 points [ 60 points]
NOV 30: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...&postcount=159-0 points [60 points]

[aaaaaa1]

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I haven't seen satisfying results in the last challenge, though I scored over 90 points. I assume I need to shift a gear, especially concerning diet. I will start having scheduled meals, instead of just summing up the day's total calories. Will also start decreasing carb intake over the month.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
5-6 workouts a week:
3 Weight trainings
2-3 cardio sessions, any kind (HIIT, LISS, MISS, Squash, Tennis, etc)
1-2 rest days

MEAL SCHEDULE
Up to 2200 cals a day, clean choice of foods
Meals every 3 hours, 6 meals a day, 300-500 calories each
Will keep track of my carb intake and try to keep it low.
Up to 150 cals a day come from unclean source (a snack)
1 cheat meal a week, with 2400 cals on that day

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 78 Kg
WAIST: 83.5 cm
BODY FAT: ~13%

END STATS
WEIGHT:
WAIST:
BODY FAT:

DAILY LOG
Nov.1: 2200 cals, rest day. Forgot to update (-1p) (99 points)
Nov.2: 2200 cals, had my cheat meal today. Weight lifting (99 points)
Nov.3: 2200 cals, 40 minute LISS. My shoulder aches lately, will take a week off of lifting if I have no choice.(99 points)
Nov.4: 2200 cals, 30 minute LISS.(99 points)
Nov.5: 2200 cals, Weight lifting .(99 points)
Nov.6: 2000 cals, 30 minute LISS.(99 points)
Nov.7: 2000 cals, Weight lifting .(99 points)
Nov.8: 2400 cals, Had my cheat meal, rest day, forgot to update (-1p) .(98 points)
Nov.9: 2100 cals, Weight lifting .(98 points)
Nov.10: Had 3 scoops of ice cream (-1p), missed my cardio session (-1p) .(96 points)
Nov.11: Good clean diet, 30 minute LISS. I'm starting a week off of lifting, to let my shoulder heal. Might still throw in abs&legs workout, but this week is going to be centered around cardio.(96 points)
Nov.12: Had a cake (-1p), day off .(95 points)
Nov.13: Clean diet (though could have had 1 fruit less), 20min MISS .(95 points)
Nov.14: Clean diet , 20min MISS .(95 points)
Nov.15: Clean diet , rest day .(95 points)
Nov.16: Cheat meal. Skipped a workout due to shoulder ache (-1p), was away and couldn't update (-1p) .(93 points)
Nov.17: Diet wasn't clean (-1p), 30min MISS .(92 points)
Nov.18: Skipped my cardio (-1p) .(91 points)
Nov.19: Diet was fine, did MISS+easy weight training .(91 points)
Nov.20: Had an ice cream(-1p) , rest day .(90 points)
Nov.21: Diet was good, had 18min HIIT training .(90 points)
Nov.22: No workout (-1p), failed to update(-1p) .(88 points)
Nov.23: Weight lifting, cheat meal, failed to update(-1p) .(87 points)
Nov.24: Rest day .(87 points)
Nov.25: Undue dessert (-1p), skipped cardio(-1p). I'm letting go badly lately.(85 points)
Nov.26: Skipped cardio(-1p).(84 points)
Nov.27: Finally a good day after slacking for too long! Diet was good, and had a great 1 hour MISS cardio.(84 points)
Nov.28: Clean diet, weight lifting.(84 points)

[Bobbio]

Okay I'm in. I've actually already started but was too late to get into the October challenge.

[bagley61]

I am getting back into the 100 challenges. Accountability seems to work the best for me.

GOAL: I will lose 7-8 pounds of fat.

Meal Plan: 5-6 clean meals 7 days a week with the exception of one free meal on the weekend and one treat.

Workout Plan:
Tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays - HIIT or Guerilla cardio a.m.
Mondays, wednesdays and fridays - Alternate full upper body workout with Lower body and core workout.

Th, Nov 1st - I did my Guerilla cardio and ate 100% clean and as planned.
100 points
Fr, Nov 2nd - I did my Upper body weight training as planned. Ate 5 clean meals and had my cheat meal and treat for the weekend - so I have to eat clean sat and sun!
100 points
Sat, Nov 3rd - demon of tired got me - no workout and didn't eat clean - 2 points
98 points
Sun, Nov 4th - I made up my saturday workout - Guerilla cardio done. Meals in and as planned.
98 Points
Mon, Nov 5th - I had a gr8 Lower body workout at the gym, meals were good and clean up until my last meal of the day - changed it to a bowl of Life cereal - not auth'd - Minus a point.
97 Points
Tue, Nov 6th - I did guerilla cardio on my bike trainer (warm up 3 minutes - 6 minutes of 20 second all out sprint - 10 sec rest and repeat) - cool down. Meals clean up until last one when I was too hungry and ate some extra pasta and beef - I'll have to stick my foods I am eating into a program like Fit Day and see why I am so hungry at 8:30 in the evening - I may have to adjust my earlier meals and make sure I am getting enough calories. Anyways - Minus 1 point.
96 Points
Wed, Nov 7th - Exellent Upper body workout - Ate clean - forgot to post - Minus 1 point
95 points.
Thu, Nov 8th - No workout - didn't eat clean. - Not having my best week - but, will persist and plan better.
93 points
Fri, Nov 9th - didn't post - minus two points
91
Sat, Nov 10th - didn't post - Minus 2 points
89
Sun, Nov 11th - Day off from training. Didn't eat clean - minus 1 point
88

[Maleldil]

I'm in.

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I want to lose fat and retain muscle. Ultimate goal is 175 lbs @ 12% BF.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: 30 minute cardio, Weight Training (whatever parts feel like they need it, this will be a light day)
Tuesday: 30 minute cardio, Weight Training: Legs, Shoulders
Wednesday: None
Thursday: 30 minute cardio, Weight Training: Biceps, Triceps, Abs
Friday: None
Saturday: 30 minute cardio, Weight Training: Chest, Back
Sunday:


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


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 230 pounds
BODY FAT: 27.3% (measured with an Omron electical BF tester)
ARMS: 15.5"
CALVES: 17"
CHEST: 41"
FOREARMS: 13.25"
HIPS: 42"
THIGHS: 27"
WAIST: 43"

END STATS
WEIGHT: 223 lbs.
BODY FAT: ?
ARMS: 16"
CALVES: 16.5"
CHEST: 43"
FOREARMS: ?
HIPS: 41"
THIGHS: 25"
WAIST: 42.5"

DAILY LOG
November 1st: Got in all my meals and did a session with a personal trainer. Hit Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps, and Abs. Very sore 100 Points.
November 2nd: No workout today, ate pretty good, still sore 100 points
November 3rd: Forgot to update - 99 Points
November 4th: Forgot to update - 98 Points
November 5th: Ate within my calorie limits, hit the gym with cardio and weights, no missed meals - 98 points
November 6th: Ate my calories, got in a good leg workout and cardio session, no missed meals, did have a burrito from Del Taco so 1 cheat meal - 97 points
November 7th: Forgot to update, ate out for lunch - 95 points
November 8th: Ate clean, within my calories. Missed my workout due to a meeting I had to attend - 94 points.
November 9th: Ate fairly well, went out to dinner for scheduled cheat meal). No workout on Fridays. - 94 points.
November 10th: Had a great chest workout, had a few too many calories due to having a barbecue - 93 points.
November 11th: No workout today, didn't eat all my meals - 92 points
November 12th: Hit the gym, ate all my meals. Ate clean, but still went a little over in calories - 91 points
November 13th: Did my leg workout, ate clean all day. Had a couple of drinks that put me over on calories - 90 points
November 14th: No workout today, ate within my calories but ate a fast food burrito and taco - 89 points
November 15th: Did my lifting and cardio, ate my calories, had a good day. - 89 points
November 16th: No workout today, ate my cheat meal but kept it relatively clean - 89 points
November 17th: Did my strength training but didn't do cardio as I did not feel well. Ate poorly as well. - 87 points
November 18th: No workout today, ate clean - 87 points
November 19th: Took a break from the gym to rest, ate perfectly - 86 points
November 20th: Missed a meal, moved workout to Wednesday - 85 points
November 21st: Did my workout, ate well - 85 points
November 22nd: Moved cheat meal to today for Thanksgiving, no workout today - 85 points
November 23rd: Ate well, but did not work out - 84 points
November 24th: Ate well, again did not work out - 83 points
November 25th: Ate well, no workout today - 83 points
November 26th: Perfect eating, hit my workout - 83 points
November 27th: Got a good workout, ate a little over - 82 points
November 28th: No workout, ate a cheat meal - 81 points
November 29th: Got in a great workout, eating was perfect - 81 points
November 30th: No workout, ate my scheduled cheat meal - 81 points

[s7oneyuk]

(my first time - wish me luck)

Goal: To start establishing a fitness and Diet routine.

Daily:

- 30 Minutes Minimum of Aerobic (Walking or Machine-based) or Weight Training.
- Keep Track of all exersize I do.
- Keep Track of all the food I take in everyday
- Weigh-in and Bodyfat first thing in the morning.

Weekly:
- 3/4 Weight Training a week.
- measurements of body (sundays)

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

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

[Buttersweet]

i'm in again, need to have my discipline back

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to lose at least 2% BF.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: elliptical, 30 min / rest
Tuesday: lifting, cardio 45 min
Wednesday: elliptical, 30 min
Thursday: lifting, cardio 45 min
Friday: elliptical 30 min
Saturday lifting, cardio 45 mins
Sunday: yoga/rest

*I'll be away the last week of November, so I won't do lifting, only cardio, and I won't post daily. Also, I may have stay late at work from time to time, so I'll be rotating my workouts to fit the daily schedule, what matters is that I do 3 lifting sessions, 5-6 cardio sessions and one yoga session per week.

MEAL SCHEDULE
Five meals per day, one warm, one cheat day per week, 2 cheat snacks per week, at least 2 l of water daily.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 66 kg
BODY FAT: 24%
CALVES:37 cm
HIPS: 100 cm
THIGH: 57 cm
WAIST: 76 cm


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
CALVES:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG
NOV 1: Due to national holiday, the gym was closed. Diet was fine. Had my first cheat snack of the challenge. [100]
NOV 2: An almost perfect day, but i'm not sure i had enough water, so -1. other than that, i already feel more disciplined. [99]
NOV 3: great workout, enough water, cheat meal [99]
NOV 4: rest day, enough water, a cheat snack too many [98]
NOV 5: another rest day, i have a cold again; didn't have enough water; first cheat snack of the week - couldn't avoid it (long story) [97]
NOV 6: in spite of my cold the day was perfect [97]
NOV 7: black pit - no exercise [96]
NOV 8: cheat day, no exercise [95]
NOV 9: still on antibiotics, no exercise, poor diet [93]
NOV 10: see above [91]
NOV 11: no exercise (but a rest day anyways), better diet [91]
NOV 12: no exercise (still ill), clean diet [90]
NOV 13-14: traveling, poor diet, not enough water [84]
NOV 15: poor diet, no exercise, i need to get a grip and make the best of the rest of the challenge [82]
NOV 16: hah [80]
NOV 17: cheat day [80]
NOV 18: rest day (from what?), good diet but had some sweets [79]
NOV 19: light lifting [78]
NOV 20: poor diet, no workout [76]

[Andrew M]

I need this currently.

Goals..
Better shape on my graduation day, 43 days from now.

Diet.
No specifics, but a decent deficit daily.

Exercise.
At least 3 sessions weekly.
Mostly on the ERG. I'll pass 500k soon, and am intent on passing 600k before Christmas..
No points off if x3 sessions, 2 points off if 1 missed, 4 off if 2 missed, 7 off if 3 missed.

Startpoint 130.5kg.

Current points 58.

Thur 1st. Calories, deficit. 30 mins on ERG, 6969m. Points 100.
Fri 2nd. Calories, neutral. No exercise. Children not well, so sleep really needed. Points 100.
Sat 3rd. Calories, neutral. Exercise; long walk with parents and son only. Weight 129.6 [0.9kg off; ahead of schedule]. Points 100.
Sun 4th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. TV died, so new 42" LCD. No update. Weight 128.8kg [1.7kg off; ahead of schedule]. Points 99.
Mon 5th. Calories, deficit. No exercise. Cheated. Points 98.
Tue 6th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. Cheated. Points 97.
Wed 7th. Calories, surplus. No exercise [my dad's 60th]. BIG cheat. Points 90.

Thur 8th. Calories, surplus. 5k on erg 20:16.0. Scheduled cheat, no update. Points 88.
Fri 9th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. Weight 128.7kg [1.8kg off; ahead of schedule]. Points 88.
Sat 10th. Calories, deficit. No exercise. Cheated. Points 87.
Sun 11th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. Points 87.
Mon 12th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. No update, as no access. Points 86.
Tue 13th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. No update, as no access. Points 85.
Wed 14th. Calories, neutral. To gym. No update, as no access. Points 84.

Thur 15th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. No update, as no access. Points 81.
Fri 16th. Calories, surplus. No exercise. No update, as no access. Points 79.
Sat 17th. Calories, neutral. 10k on ERG. No update, as no access. Points 78.
Sun 18th. Calories, surplus. No exercise. Planned cheat. No update, as no access. Points 77.
Mon 19th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. Found way passed firewall, so update. Points 77.
Tue 20th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. No update. Points 75.
Wed 21st. Calories, surplus, big cheat in fact. No exercise. No update. Points 69.

Thur 22nd. Calories, deficit. No exercise. 130.5 kg!! WTF. [0kg off, well behind schedule]. Points 69.
Fri 23rd. Calories, deficit. No exercise. 129.4 kg, still lagging. Points 69.
Sat 24th. Calories, surplus. No exercise. 129.0 kg. No update. Points 67.
Sun 25th. Calories, neutral. Long walk [45 mins LISS]. Points 67.
Mon 26th. Calories, deficit. No exercise. 128.5 kg. No update. Points 66.
Tue 27th. Calories, deficit. No exercise. 127.9 kg. Had my first 'you've lost weight' comment today. Points 66.
Wed 28th. Calories, deficit. No exercise. No update. Points 61.

Thur 29th. Calories, surplus. No exercise. 128.3 kg. Points 59.
Fri 30th. Calories, neutral. No exercise. 128.3 kg. Points 58.

Andrew.

[MAD180]

Im in, need to start cutting for my vacation on a cruise ship in february 2008.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Official "100 Challenge" post


GOAL: Cutting up for my cruise ship vacation in February 2008


COMMENT: I Want to continue training strong for my vacation in February 2008.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Treadmill, 30 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: Compound lift program 3x8, Deads, Bench, Squats & 1 Supporting lift from each group (AM)
Tuesday: Treadmill, 30 Mins (PM)
Wednesday: Treadmill, 30 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: Compound lift program 3x8, Deads, Bench, Squats & 1 Supporting lift from each group (AM)
Thursday: Treadmill, 30 Mins (PM)
Friday: Treadmill, 30 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: Compound lift program 3x8, Deads, Bench, Squats & 1 Supporting lift from each group (AM)
Saturday Rest Day.
Sunday: Rest Day.


MEAL SCHEDULE



One Cheat Meal Per Week.

STATS

See my big journal (link in signature.)

DAILY LOG
NOV 1:Today was a good day, ate all meals as scheduled and had a good cardio session. - 100 Points.
NOV 2:Perfect day of eating today, no training (see big journal) - 99 Points.
NOV 3:Ate all meals to schedule, no training on saturdays. - 99 Points.
NOV 4:Ate all my meals today and had my weekly cheat meal - 99 Points.
NOV 5:Great training today, had a cheat meal - See big journal for info - 98 Points
NOV 6:Good cardio today (see big journal again) Will be out for a cheat meal tonight - 97 Points

[leftyx]

I'm ready for another go.

[DJ-Stinger]

First time too. I'm in.

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I want to lose my beer gut and in the process I will lose 4kgs. Each beer I drink will therefore count as -1 point. BEER TALLY: 32, as at 27 Nov... - Calories consumed from beer ~4050


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: lunch time 5km walk, Gym - RPM
Tuesday: lunch time 5km walk, Gym - Legs
Wednesday: lunch time 5km walk, Gym - Chest, tricep, shoulders
Thursday: Gym - RPM
Friday: lunch time 5km walk
Saturday: Golf
Sunday: Gym - Back, biceps, abs


MEAL SCHEDULE
As per normal - 6 meals per day & at least 2 litres of water plus must take a multi-vitamin.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 84kg
BODY FAT: ~18-20%
ARMS: 13.5"
CALVES: 15.5"
CHEST: 42"
FOREARMS: 12.5"
HIPS: 40.5"
THIGHS: 22.5"
WAIST: 37"

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

DAILY LOG

1 Nov - Well here we are at day 1. Ate all my meals, went to Gym and did an RPM (spin class). Lots of endurance tracks and I was happy that I could push through the pain even when everything was burning. (100)
2 Nov - Had to work through lunch today so missed my scheduled walk. Went to Gym instead and did another RPM class. First Friday in I don't know how long that I haven't had a beer. (100)
3 Nov - No golf today; instead spent 5 hours in the garden and cleaning things up around the house. I'm stuffed. (100)
4 Nov - Chest, shoulder workout. Went to dinner with the olds and had a few beers... minus 3 (97)
5 Nov - Ate all meals, did a double RPM (90 mins stationary bike) and 2.5kms on the treadmilll (97)
6 Nov - Morning RPM + 20 mins on treadmill, went to the pub for Melbourne Cup, had 5 beers (92)
7 Nov - Spent the day writing job applications today so missed the lunch time walk & workout. Gee this is turning out harder than I thought! (90)
8 Nov - Back into the gym today - RPM class (90)
9 Nov - missed walk cause it was raining. Went to dinner and had a basic pasta, tomoto basil serve. two beers... I'm really not good at this! (87)
10 Nov - Played golf and enjoyed two beers after the round. I need some serious discipline (85)
11 Nov - No Gym today - went for a 1 hour walk with my wife instead. Sunday roast at a friends, had smaller than normal portions, two beers (83)
12 Nov - I'm fighting a head cold but I managed to run around the lake - 5kms, no RPM. From now on I'm going to be more strict with myself. I wish I thought about my challenge more at the beginning - I should have stated perhaps - limit two beers on weekends, no alcohol during the week. Then again maybe I should just start making some sacrifices! (82)
13 Nov - Went for another run around the lake - 5kms. Actually made my gym work out and worked pretty hard. Ate a good dinner and drank about 4L of water today. Things are looking good...but then again they always do during the week. I did weigh myself today but no real weight loss, still 84kgs (82)
14 Nov - 3rd run around the lake - 5kms. Missed my gym workout as I had people over for dinner. 2 beers. (79)
15 Nov - RPM at the gym tonight - Cardio, it's bloody hot here so I made sure I drank plenty of water throughout the day. (79)
16 Nov - Went for my 4th run around the lake this week - 5kms, no beers on a Friday night, another miracle (79)
17 Nov - Golf 18 holes, then went and played lawn bowls. Always a recipe for disaster. Few beers to be social with my mates (76)
18 Nov - Golf 18 holes (76)
19 Nov - 5km run around the lake, no Gym tonight (75)
20 Nov - 5km run around the lake, no Gym tonight, dinner with friends - 3 beers (71)
21 Nov - 5km run around the lake. (70)
22 Nov - Rest day. (70)
23 Nov - 5km run around the lake, first Christmas party of the season. 4 drinks (66)
24 Nov - Golf, and way too many beers. Gotta stop the points slide this month (60)
25 Nov - Back into the Gym, starting to lift again: Chest, shoulders, triceps. (60)
26 Nov - 5km run around the lake (this running business is not too bad and it's getting a lot easier), 10 mins on rower, RPM spin class (60)
27 Nov - Rest day (60)
28 Nov - 5km run around the lake then went and did a back & biceps session at the gym. First time in months that I have attempted deadlifts. Lifted about 80% of what I normally lift. Bent over rows, bicep curls and upright rows and a few sets of lat pull downs. (60)

[Thomas125]

Just getting back in after a layoff.

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to lose 6lbs of bodyfat.

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


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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.)

[FBChick]

GOAL: Lose 8lbs and get under 170.

COMMENT: Need to get back on track and get the scale moving in the right direction.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Upper body lift/ 30min cardio
Tuesday: Lower body/ 30 min cardio
Wednesday: 60 min cardio
Thursday: Upper body lift/ 30min cardio
Friday: Lower body/ 30 min cardio
Saturday 60 min Cardio
Sunday: Rest


MEAL SCHEDULE
5 meals per day, one cheat meal per week. daily intake under 1800 cals


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 177.6
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DAILY LOG
Nov 1: Had a decent start to the challenge. Calories in at 1788. Had to make adjustments to the workout plan due to not being able to get to the Gym, so no weights today. Instead, did a 45 min cardio session using the P90X tapes. [100 points]
Nov 2: Calories for the day 1721. Workout squeezed in. Not the optimal workout, but at least something was done. [100 points]
Nov 3: Running around all day at kiddos soccer tournaments. Was able to get in a decent cardio workout walking everywhere between games. Food was off schedule after waking up too late to get things packed for the day [98 points]
Nov 4: Rest day. Diet was off again. [97 points]
Nov5: Diet on track 1643 cals and made it to the gym [97points]
Nov 6: Diet a bit off 2106 cals only managed a bit of walking [95 points]
Nov 7: Everything just out of whack [92 points]
Nov 8 - 11: Missed a lot of updates, but everything was good save for food on Friday [86 points]
Nov 12: Getting back on track, 1569 cals, UB workout, 2 hours skating.[86 points]
Nov 13: Had a perfect day. 1695 Cals, LB workout and 40 min walk [86 points]
Nov 14: Calories on track 1782, but ended up having a slice of Pizza. Made it to step class [85 points]