John Stone's July 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 July 1, 2007. You must have your starting post up by 7:00 AM (EST) on July 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.)

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

JUL 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]

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

JUL 4:

JUL 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.....

[bwhall]

GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to reduce my body fat to 6 - 8% before my trip on the 21st.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE (Not going to require myself to do cardio on workout days, just sometimes to trick the body)
Sunday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)
Monday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: (PM)
Tuesday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: (PM)
Wednesday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: (PM)
Thursday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: (PM)
Friday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM); Weight training: (PM)
Saturday: Elliptical, 45 mins (aerobic, fasted) (AM)



MEAL SCHEDULE
Six clean meals per day. (may or may not have a cheat each week - trying not to)


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 180 lbs
BODY FAT: 10 - 13%
ARMS: 14"
WAIST: 36"


END STATS
WEIGHT:
BODY FAT:
ARMS:
WAIST:


DAILY LOG (Note: Each entry will be completed the day after, or at the end of the same day after all meals/workouts are completed.)

JUL 1: Ate clean (6 meals), did cardio fasted and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts)

JUL 2: Ate clean (6 meals), did not do cardio fasted but I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts)

JUL 3: Ate 6 meals (had a cheat at my mothers birthday party - this will be my one for the week), did my lift. (100 pts)

JUL 4: Ate clean (6 meals), did do cardio fasted and I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts)

JUL 5: Ate clean (6 meals), did not do cardio fasted but I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts)

JUL 6: Ate clean (6 meals), did not do cardio fasted but I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts)

JUL 7: Ate clean (6 meals), hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts) - 174.0 lbs (AM)

JUL 8: Ate clean (6 meals), hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts) - 173.0 lbs (AM)

JUL 9: Ate clean (6 meals), did not do cardio fasted but I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts) - 173.0 lbs (AM)

JUL 10: Ate clean (6 meals), did not do cardio fasted but I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts)- 171.0 lbs (AM)

JUL 11: Ate clean (6 meals), did not do cardio fasted but I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts)- 171.0 lbs (AM)

JUL 12: Ate 6 meals (had a cheat - this will be my one for the week), did my lift. (100 pts)- 171.0 lbs (AM)

JUL 13: Ate clean (6 meals), did not do cardio fasted but I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts)- 171.0 lbs (AM)

JUL 14: Ate clean (6 meals), hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts) - 171.0 lbs (AM)

JUL 15: Ate clean (6 meals), did cardio fasted and hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts) - 170.5 (AM)

JUL 16: Ate 6 meals (had a cheat - this will be my one for the week), did my lift. (100 pts) - 168.5 (AM)

JUL 17: Ate clean (6 meals), did cardio fasted and hit my calorie target on the meals, did my lift. (100 pts) - 173.0 (AM)

JUL 18: Ate clean (6 meals), hit my calorie target on the meals (100 pts) - 170.5 (AM)

JUL 19: Ate 6 meals - had an unscheduled cheat meal, did not do cardio fasted but I did lift (99 pts) - 169.5 (AM)

JUL 20: Ate clean (6 meals), did not do cardio fasted but I did lift and hit my calorie target on the meals (99 pts) - 171.0 (AM)

JUL 21 - 27: out of town with no computer access!!!!!!

JUL 28:

JUL 29:

JUL 30:

JUL 31:

[Salesguy]

GOAL: Overall Cutting
Three specific overall goals:
1. I want to get below 200lbs.
2. 10% bodyfat
3. Visible, complete abs

July 100 Challenge Goals:
Drop 3-4% Bodyfat
Lose 8-10lbs
Lose 2-inches from my waist.

COMMENT: Here we go again. Good Luck everyone!!
My wife and I will be going to Napa Valley for our 13th Anniversary the week of the 23rd. I may have issues with updating and I will have additional cheat meals but I made sure to stay at a place with a full gym to stay 80% on track.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Lift 3 x's per week - Push, Pull, Legs in a 7-day cycle.
Cardio 4 x's per week - LISS


MEAL SCHEDULE
5-6 meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 221.2
BODY FAT: 19.95% (Skinfold and healthcentral averaged)
ARMS: 16.5''
CALVES: 16.25''
CHEST: 44''
FOREARMS: 13''
HIPS: 42''
THIGHS: 24.5''
WAIST: 40.5''

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


DAILY LOG

July 1st - Everything as planned. (100 Points)

July 2nd - Missed workout and update. It's an excuse and I should've worked through it but I had a BRUTAL headache that literally made me nauseous and just didn't get it done. Ate as planned however. -2 (98 Points)

July 3rd - Great workout and all meals as planned. (98 Points)

July 4th - It was my birthday so had a planned cheat meal. Cardio complete. Missed update. -1 (97 Points)

July 5th - Great back workout. I am really enjoying deadlifts. All meals as planned. (97 Points)

July 6th - Everything as planned. (97 Points)

July 7th - Scheduled off day. Everything as planned. (97 Points)

[specialk]

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I am doing a full body routine and will ride my bike whenever possible in place of cardio.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Full Body
Tuesday: LISS cardio (AM) or HIIT (cardio) (PM)
Wednesday: Full Body
Thursday: LISS cardio (AM) or HIIT (cardio) (PM)
Friday: Full Body
Saturday: LISS cardio (AM) or HIIT (cardio) (PM)
Sunday: Rest

MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week (Friday or Saturday night).


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 184.2 lbs.
BODY FAT: 12.5 %
ARMS: 14.75"
CALVES: 15"
CHEST: 42"
THIGHS: 24"
STOMACH: 34.5"

ENDING STATS
WEIGHT: 183.2 lbs.
BODY FAT: 11.3%
ARMS: 14.75"
CALVES: 15"
CHEST: 42"
THIGHS: 24"
STOMACH: 34"

DAILY LOG

July 1: Life is about change 100 points
July 2: HST training is in line with my experience 100 points
July 3: Missed posting my 100th post
July 4: Missed the fireworks after all 97 points
July 5: I absolutely fatigued while doing sets 97 points
July 6: Working out first thing in the morning 95 points
July 7: Yet another summer birthday party 94 points
July 8: It's back to the grind 94 points
July 9: Well what a morning I've had 94 points
July 10: Enjoy, Enjoy, that's my mantra for today 92 points
July 11: I'm taking my family to the carnival tonight 92 points
July 12: Up early and out exercising 92 points
July 13: I took the girls out on the boat 92 points
July 14: I relaxed my diet for the second day in a row 89 points
July 15: Oh, Daddy Likes... 89 points
July 16: Wouldn't that be a hoot 89 points
July 17: Decided to make a pizza 87 points
July 18: YMCA membership has benefits in more ways than one 87 points
July 19: Whoa, What just happened? 85 points
July 20: Progressively loading the weight 85 points
July 21: Another perfect day 79 points
July 22: Mid-day workouts have been very beneficial 79 points
July 23: Zigzagging my calories these past 20 days 79 points
July 24: Today was heavy in different ways 79 points
July 25: Sometimes my head is just not in it to win 78 points
July 26: The wheels on the bus completely came off last night 73 points
July 27: Yesterday is behind me 73 points
July 28: Finally got it out of my system 70 points
July 29: Another sun filled day of boating with the family 70 points
July 30: Yesterday was by the books 70 points

[jstout]

GOAL: Cutting. Want to be at or below 268 by October 3.

COMMENT: Finished June with 91 points. Finished May with 77 points.

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. Cardio times after weight workouts have gotten to be very arbitrary day-by-day and are likely to change from week to week depending on how much weight and muscle mass I'm losing. I'm more inclined to cut the cardio back if I keep losing muscle mass than increase the calories because my legs are just plain tired.:

Workout 1: Biceps-shoulders, then 5-30 minutes of cardio. This bit of cardio will be the first to go if I decide to start cutting cardio (day before my weights workout with my legs).

Workout 2: Legs, then 5-30 minutes of cardio. This would be the second bit of cardio to go if I decide to start cutting cardio (to give my legs a break after my weight workout).

Off day: I may end up taking one day off a week, and the actual day off is flexible, depending on what else I may have to do on a particular day. With work in the afternoon, going to the store or to a doctor can wipe out a day in the gym. If I don't take a day off, I'll fill with 60 minutes of cardio.

Workout 3: Chest-triceps, then 5-30 minutes of cardio.

Workout 4: Upper and lower back, then 5-30 minutes of cardio.

Workout 5: 60 minutes of cardio.

Workout 6: 60 minutes of cardio.

MEAL SCHEDULE
Five or so meals per day. Three roughly 2,400 calorie days, then one roughly 3,100 calorie "refeed day." I've recently (7-20) added a cheat meal, one a week, probably on Saturdays, but maybe on Sundays. It seems like I lose more weight with a cheat meal than without one (I think it boosts the metabolism). I'm liable to end this practice at any time if I think it's costing me weight loss, which it might at some point. I deduct 1 point for going drastically over my limit (more than 100 calories). This will be the thing that costs me, for I have the willpower of burnt toast. I do pretty well for a while, then I break down. I'm tempted to schedule a once-a-week cheat meal, because I know I'd do drastically better points-wise if I had that to fall back on.

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 294.5 pounds
BODY FAT: 36.2% (I changed from one way of computing body fat percentage by tape measure to another recently, which moved the percentage up from 29 to 36.2. I think the real number lies somewhere in between, but I can't afford a set of calipers right now)
ARMS: 16.5"
CALVES: 17.5"
CHEST: 48.5"
FOREARMS: 14"
HIPS: 49"
THIGHS: 27"
WAIST: 50"

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

DAILY LOG
July 1: 60 minutes of cardio on the fixed-handled elliptical. Leftovers from yesterday's home-cooked meal threw my macros off, but I still managed to keep under my calorie limit of 2,622. 100 points.

July 2: Biceps-shoulders, then 30 minutes of cardio on the fixed-handled elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 100 points.

July 3: Legs, then 30 minutes of cardio on the fixed-handled elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 100 points.

July 4: 30 minutes on a stationary bike, followed by ab exercises. Kept under my calorie limit. 100 points.

July 5: 30 minutes of interval training-walking at local track, followed by some bodyweight squatting. Kept under my calorie limit. 100 points.

July 6: 30 minutes of interval training-walking at a local track, followed by two sets of 20 bodyweight squatting. Legs are starting to get (and stay) real sore - moving around tonight at work was a mess. Kept under my calorie limit. 100 points.

July 7: 30 minutes of interval training-walking at the track, with four sets of 20 bodyweight squatting. Kept under my calorie limit. 100 points.

July 8: Did about 20 minutes of walking, then some bodyweight squatting and ab work at home. Back to the gym Monday, thank goodness. Didn't go over my limit too much, but still too much. 99 points.

July 9: Biceps-shoulders, then 20 minutes of HIIT cardio on the recumbent bike. Kept under my calorie limit while trying an experiment to go higher on my protein while cutting back on the carbs. Ended up with at 50 percent protein, 31 percent carbs and 19 percent fats split. Don't know if I'll stick with that or not. 99 points.

July 10: Legs, then 20 minutes of HIIT/LISS cardio (four-minute warmup, eight minutes of Tabata intervals and an eight-minute "regular" ride). I had more carbs than yesterday but still cut them off after about 2 p.m. I got a headache at work that stayed with me for the rest of the night. Kept under my calorie limit. 99 points.

July 11: 45 minutes of LISS cardio on the fixed-handled elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 99 points.

July 12: Chest-triceps. Did some rest pausing to get to roughly 10 reps on each set using the starting weight, so my weight workout took about 90 minutes. As such, I cut out the cardio for the day. Weight workout must have done something, 'cause I'm crazy sore in both my chest and triceps. Kept under my calorie limit on my refeed day, which means I got more than 300 grams of protein to those sore muscles. 99 points.

July 13: Lower and upper back. A little rest pausing, but not as much as Thursday. 30 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical after weightlifting. Went over 200 calories for the day - ate clean, but should've dialed back on the carbs a little bit to make way for a little bit more protein. As such, keeping at my usual carb level while taking the protein higher put me over the limit. That's a point. 98 points.

July 14: I'm still sore from Thursday. Today was one of those gigantically low-willpower days, between not really wanting to do my workout (which I still managed to do - 45 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical followed by some rather half-hearted ab work) and a dismal day diet-wise. I kinda went crazy food-wise, eating a bagel with cream cheese, lotsa candy and to top it all off, my dinner of a double cheeseburger and large order of fries. What's weird is I weighed myself after waking and going to the bathroom on July 15, just to see what the night's binging did to me weight-wise, and I'm down 4.5 pounds from Wednesday! I betcha when I weigh myself for real on Wednesday, I'll still be down and I will have lost a decent amount of muscle. I'm starting to think that if I don't hit my protein macros for the day (40 percent, or 240 grams on low-calorie days), I'm gonna lose muscle. Period. I think when my body is given a lot of fat (like with today's hamburger gorge), it starts to store the fat in case it needs it for later (despite me having a ton of it) and burns protein for energy. If it doesn't have the protein to burn from what I eat, it's gonna get it from my muscles. This little development already has me rethinking fasted cardio this afternoon. The gorge costs me a point. 97 points.

July 15: 40 minutes of cardio on the recumbent bike, then 10 minutes on the treadmill. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.

July 16: Shoulders-biceps, then 30 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.

July 17: Legs, then 12 minutes on the recumbent bike. Leg day seems to go on a bit longer than other days. Dropped five pounds this week after Saturday's gigantic cheat meal while losing only 0.3 pounds of lean body mass. Am starting to think cheat meals are a pretty decent idea, but I'm not sure how to incorporate them while keeping "refeed days" as per Venuto's BFFM. I'm supposed to have a refeed day July 18, but I'm postponing it until July 19 so I can get the larger amount of protein on a day when I've been lifting weights. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.

July 18: 60 minutes of cardio on the fixed-handled elliptical, followed by 3 sets of 12 on on of the gym's abdominal machines. Kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.

July 19: Appointment with a doctor cut my pre-work time in half, so I decided to take an off day I mentioned in my workout plan. I'll shift chest and triceps to July 20 and upper-lower back to July 21. I kept under my calorie limit. 97 points.

July 20: Chest-triceps, no cardio (wife wanted to leave, didn't have time). Probably not a bad idea for my sore legs. Went just a little over my calorie limit, so that's a point. 96 points.

July 21: Upper-lower back, 30 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical. Good workout, despite not getting a good night's sleep. Did my first scheduled cheat meal, and it was a doozy. Maybe I need to not cheat so much on the cheat meals. Cheat in moderation. It does give me something to look forward to after five days of chicken breasts and oatmeal (I don't eat nearly as much vegetables and fruit as I should at all - the thought of broccoli gives me the willies). 96 points.

July 22: 60 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit, though my macros were a bit screwy. 96 points.

July 23: Biceps-shoulders, then 30 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit, and got my macros back in line. I've been cutting out carbs after about 8 p.m. or so (I stay up later because of my night job) and I almost always have a headache by the end of my night. I wish I could figure that out or something. 96 points.

July 24: Legs. Late start left me no time for cardio. Pretty decent leg workout. Kept under my calorie limit. 96 points.

July 25: 60 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical, then a couple of CYBEX ab machines. Oblique machine was really a killer. Kept under my calorie limit. 96 points.

July 26: Chest-triceps, then 30 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 96 points.

July 27: A trip to the vet for one of my pets scuttled my chances of going to the gym, so we'll count this as an off day and do lower and upper back on July 28. Kept under my calorie limit in kind of a wacky day nutritionally. July 28's another cheat meal - we'll have to see how that goes. Willpower seems low lately - think I'll re-read that "quit yer whinin' " article on the main page a few days ago. 96 points.

July 28: Upper-lower back. No time for cardio. Am adjusting my schedule soon to tweak things a bit. Had my cheat meal and it was an insane disappointment. 96 points.

July 29: Went to a movie instead of the gym and ate crappy the rest of the day. Didn't even bother to count calories. And I'm doubting I'll get to a gym July 30. Oh well. That's 2 points. 94 points.

July 30: Actally got to the gym. Biceps-shoulders, then 30 minutes on the fixed-handled elliptical. Kept under my calorie limit. 94 points.

[harry.michaels]

GOAL: Cutting.

COMMENT: My goal is to reduce my body fat to 9%-9.5% with zero/absolute minimum loss of lean body mass at the rate of a 0.5% reduction of body fat per week.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training (back, biceps) (PM)
Tuesday: Cardio (elliptical/jogging) - 40 minutes (time of day variable)
Wednesday: Weight training (legs) (PM)
Thursday: Cardio (elliptical/jogging) - 40 minutes (time of day variable)
Friday: Weight training (chest, shoulders, triceps) (PM)
Saturday: Cardio (elliptical/jogging) - 40 minutes (time of day variable)
Sunday: Cardio (elliptical/jogging) - 40 minute
s (time of day variable)

MEAL SCHEDULE
2300 calories (roughly 40/40/20), six meals per day, no cheat meals[*], drink 5 litres (1.3 gallons) of water per day.
[*] A friend is visiting from July 2-4, so I may consume one cheat meal in this time. Then again, I may not.

STARTING STATS
Weight: 175lbs
Body fat: 11.07%
Lean body mass: 155.63lbs
Lbs of fat: 19.37lbs

END STATS
To be entered on July 31st.

DAILY LOG

2007-07-01 - All meals eaten on time, workout completed and water quaffed. Nice. [100]
2007-07-02 - On track. [100]
2007-07-03 - Whoops. [98]
2007-07-04 - Good day. [98]
2007-07-05 - Another good day. [98]
2007-07-06 - Another good day. [98]
2007-07-07 - Another good day. [98]
2007-07-08 - Good day. [98]

Oh dear... - Due to a three day emergency, I have lost too many points to even figure out. I've been away from home for two days and have only just got back (at 00:40). No planned meals (minus 18 points), no workouts (minus 3 points), no updates to this post (minus 3 points)! Well, I agreed to stick to this, so stick to this I shall!

2007-07-11 - Disaster! [74] LOL!

[Riser]

GOAL: Fat Loss


COMMENT: Currently at around 26% body fat, would like to go down as much as I can.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
TBD, depending on how my shoulder is doing. If it's still bad - it's gonna be cardio + legs + abs. Otherwise I will get back to The Book Of Muscle.

MEAL SCHEDULE
Five-Seven meals per day, one cheat day per week (or three meals). The following days are planned cheat days so far: July 1st, July 4th, July 21st, July 29th.

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 181.8 pounds
BODY FAT: 26.4
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGHS:
WAIST: 38.25"


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

DAILY LOG:

July 1 - Scheduled cheat day -0 [100]
July 2 - Did legs + abs, 2 circuits of 2 sets. All meals in, all good. -0 [100]
July 3 - Did 23 mins HIIT cardo, good meals all day. -0 [100]
July 4 - Scheduled cheat day - My Birthday (besides being 4th of July). -0 [100]
July 5 - HIIT cardio, didn't update. -1 [99]
July 6 - Legs + Abs, didn't update -1 [98]
July 7 - HIIT cardio, clean meals. -0 [98]
July 8 - LIIS cardio instead of HIIT - my knee was hurting. Meals were good. -0 [98]
July 9 - LIIS cardio, good meals, but forgot to update. -1 [97]
July 10 - Legs + Abs, right knee was hurting a little but not bad. Good meals. -0 [97]
July 11 - 1 hour LIIS cardio, all meals good. -0 [97]
July 12 - Did 23 mins HIIT cardio. Body fat showed 25% this morning! (New low for me). All meals good. -0 [97]
July 13 - Did Legs + Abs. Eating my last meal right now :-) -0 [97]
July 14 - Rest & Recovery, clean meals though. -0 [97]
July 15 - Missed my workout, bad diet. Not a good weekend (both my laptop and my pda-phone died, so I was doing data recovery like crazy) -2 [95]
July 16 - Did HIIT cardio 23 mins instead of legs + abs today. Good meals. -0 [95]
July 17 - Did my legs + abs, good workout. Good meals all day. -0 [95]
July 18 - 23 mins HIIT cardio. Good meals all day, all in. -0 [95]
July 19 - 23 mins HIIT cardio. Good meals. No update. -1 [94]
July 20 - No workout, no update. -2 [92]
July 21 - Scheduled rest day, no update -1 [91]
July 22 - No workout, no update. -2 [89]
July 23 - LIIS workout, 1 hour, good meals, no update. -1 [88]
July 24 - Light upper body lifting, good meals, no update -1 [87]
July 25 - HIIT workout, good meals, no update -1 [86]
July 26 - Excellent legs + abs workout, good meals all day -0 [86]
July 27 - Upper body planned, good meals so far.

[jasoncurry29]

GOAL: Fat Loss July 1 to July 14 / July 15 to July 31 Maintain


COMMENT: I'm getting married on July 20th so my fatloss efforts will continue until the 14th. I will have family and all kinds of stuff happening from the 15th on so I'm going to maintain the last part of the month.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE : My workout will be 4 days per week of conditioning. Then 2 days of strength training with 1 rest day. *** I've decided if I'm feeling good I may throw some double workout sessions in... AM/PM kind of thing

MEAL SCHEDULE: 5 or 6 meals of Protein/Fat/Veggies with 1 day clean carb refeed if I need it. Cheat meal on the 8th. **** July 18th to July 22 ***** I will basically attempt to stick to my meals and exercise but it might not be doable ***** I probably won't post during this time *** so basically consider me on vacation fron July 18 to July 22 ****


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 173.4
WAIST: 32.5


END STATS
WEIGHT: 170.2
WAIST:32

DAILY LOG:

July 1 -- Ok this month is starting great.. All meals eaten and workout complete (100)
July 2 -- All meals and workout done (100)
July 3 -- All meals and workout complete (100)
July 4 -- Unscheduled cheat meal -1 (99)
July 5 -- Ok today was good (99)
July 6 -- Today was good (99)
July 7 -- Unscheduled Cheat meal -1 (98)
July 8 -- Yesterday I was a total bum! I went to a concert, I should have just planned a cheat

meal. Today is my planned cheat meal. I'm going to dinner at a place that pretty much just serves pasta dishes. This is a pre-pre-pre wedding celebration with some friends so I can't bail (since I invited everyone, and I have to eat... something). I'm going to try to find the healthiest thing on the menu and eat that. Well I was semi healthy.... still a cheat meal though it was scheduled so no points lost... had a good workout (98)

July 9 -- Today was good (98)
July 10 -- Another solid day (98)
July 11 -- Good day (98)
July 12 -- Good day (98)
July 13 -- Workout and diet on track (98)
July 14 -- Ditto --- (98)
July 15 -- Unplanned cheat - Bachelor party, but I did double conditioning workouts -1 (97)
July 16 -- Good day (97)
July 17 -- Good day (97)

July 18 to July 22 Getting married/vacation -- no update

July 23 Good day (97)
July 24 solid day (97)
July 25 Good day (97)
July 26 no complaints (97)
July 27 good day (97)
July 28 good day (97)
July 29 Good day
July 30 One more day left.. good day (97)
July 31 Finished strong (97)

[CJ10]

I'm in for July. I feel this is what is keeping me commited to doing the best I can with my exercise and eating routines.

[joe84]

GOAL: Cutting

BODY TYPE: Mesomorph

COMMENT:
This will be my tenth challenge to date. I finished last month with 88 points, which was my worst score so far. This month will be my final challenge for a while so I want to finish strong. I am very happy with my current condition, I have done some great work over the last few months. I've worked my way down approx 32lbs & packed on some quality muscle. This month I just want to bring it one step further & bring my bodyfat down to approx 10%. I am travelling away on hoildays to Spain at the beginning of next month so that's something to aim for.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE:
Monday: Weight Training - Chest, Back & Abs
Tuesday: Tag Rugby Training or Cardio - HIIT (PM)
Wednesday: Weight Training - Lower Body & Abs
Thursday: Tag Rugby Match or Cardio - HIIT (PM)
Friday: Weight Training - Shoulders, Arms & Abs
Saturday: Cardio - HIIT/ Swimming
Sunday: Cardio/ Swimming or Day Off


MEAL SCHEDULE:
Basal Metobolic Rate = 2065 Calories
Active Metobolic Rate = 3200 Calories
Cutting Calorie Intake (-1000) = 2200 Calories
Six meals a day of Calories = 365 Calories

STARTING STATS:
WEIGHT: 192lbs
BODY FAT: 12.5% (Health Central)
ARMS: 13.5" (Myotape)
CALVES: 17" (Myotape)
CHEST: 41" (Myotape)
FOREARMS: 12" (Myotape)
HIPS: 39.5" (Myotape)
THIGH: 23.5" (Myotape)
WAIST: 35.75" (Myotape)

TARGET STATS:
WEIGHT: 185lbs
BODY FAT: 10% (Health Central)
WAIST: 34"

END STATS:
WEIGHT: 187lbs
BODY FAT: 11%
ARMS:
CALVES:
CHEST:
FOREARMS:
HIPS:
THIGH:
WAIST: 34.75

DAILY LOG:

WEEK 1:
JULY 1: An easy day to start off: scheduled day off today. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [100 Points]
JULY 2: Chest, Back & Ab workout done increased most exercises 10%. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [100 Points]
JULY 3: Tag rugby training done tonight - 90mins. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [100 Points]
JULY 4: Lower Body weights & Ab workout done tonight, it was a good intense session. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [100 Points]
JULY 5: Tag rugby match played tonight. I am going to a music festival in the morning which runs until Monday afternoon, I will miss my cardio session over the weekend but I hope to get tomorrow's weights done on Monday. My food & alcohol consumption will be quiet different over the weekend so I'm just going to omit these days from the challenge, except for my training which I will try to make up for next week. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [100 Points]
JULY 6: Music Festival. [100 Points]
JULY 7: Music Festival. [100 Points]

WEEK 2:
JULY 8: Music Festival. [100 Points]
JULY 9: I was travelling back from the music festival all day today, it took much longer than expected in fact it took 8 hours for a 3 hour trip. As a result I didn't make the Gym today to do my Shoulders & Arm workout from last Friday but I will get it done before the end of this week. I missed my cardio session on Saturday also & I won't get a chance to make up for that so (-1). [99 Points]
JULY 10: Tag rugby training done tonight, the sun was shining so we played for over two hours! Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [99 Points]
JULY 11: I didn't make it to the Gym last night to do my Shoulder & Arm workout (-1) because I was still exhausted after the weekend. I had to catch up on some sleep so I got a couple of hours in bed which should help me get through the rest of the week. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [98 Points]
JULY 12: Tag rugby match played tonight we won 14-5 this game was the semi-final of the cup so next Thursday night we play the final. I also refereed two games tonight so I was running around from 6:30 until 9:30! Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [98 Points]
JULY 13: I didn't make the Gym again tonight, I think I am still exhausted after last weekend & last nights activity. I'll take it easy tonight & hit the Gym tomorrow. Scheduled cheat meal tonight was dinner at my girlfriend's parent's house, we had pasta & garlic bread. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [98 Points]
JULY 14: Chest, Back & Abs workout done today finally! i had a great workout & did some cardio afterwards. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [98 Points]

WEEK 3:
JULY 15: I didn't make it to the Gym today & I have no excuses. I had planned to do my Lower Body weights in the morning & my weekend cardio session (-1) in the afternoon, but I got either done. I spent the day relaxing with my girlfriend instead. At least I feel totally recovered after last weekend, all I can do now is move on & try and make up for the weights sessions I missed. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [97 Points]
JULY 16: I didn't get to the Gym tonight because I was out for dinner for my sister's 30th, I didn't get a weights session done tonight which I really needed to make up for the two I missed last week. As a result of tonight I won't have time to make up for those two workouts this week (-2). Scheduled cheat meal was a seafood pasta in an Italian restaurant tonight. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [95 Points]
JULY 17: Tag rugby training tonight was a training match for 90mins, I also played 5-aside soccer (90mins). Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [95 Points]
JULY 18: Shoulder, Arm & Abs workout done tonight, I didn't realise until I got to the Gym that I haven't done this workout in two weeks! so I was determined to make it a good one. I had a great session & increased all exercises 5-10% I'm feeling good after that workout. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [95 Points]
JULY 19: Tag rugby final played tonight , we won 13-9 to win the cup. The celebrations should be good tonight! I also refereed two 40 min games. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [95 Points]
JULY 20: I won't make it to the Gym tonight because I have a staff night out so I should get my weights session done in the morning. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [95 Points]
JULY 21: Chest, Back & Abs workout done this afternoon, this wasn't my best workout to date but I got through it anyways. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [95 Points]

WEEK 4:
JULY 22: I didn't make it to the Gym at all today, another Sunday with lost points! At this stage I think it's clear that Sunday should be my day off & I shouldn't put off any of my workouts to this day. Missed cardio (-1) & missed lower body weights (-1). Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [93 Points]
JULY 23: I didn't make the Gym tonight because I just didn't feel like I had the energy to do a quality session. Instead I'll get my weights done on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Scheduled cheat meal tonight was a personal pizza & a coke. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [93 Points]
JULY 24: Played 5 aside soccer for 90mins tonight. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [93 Points]
JULY 25: Lower Body Weights & Abs done tonight good session; good intensity. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [93 Points]
JULY 26: Tag rugby training done tonight - 90mins. Looking forword to the nationals on Saturday. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [93 Points]
JULY 27: Chest, Back & Abs workout today. Increased some exercises 10%. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [93 Points]
JULY 28: Played the all-Ireland tag rugby play-offs today. We played four group games - we lost three by one point & drew the last game 7-7. It was a good day out & I enjoyed being the team captain, roll on next year. I had an unscheduled cheat meal of chinese food tonight after the games, that's my second cheat meal this week so (-1) Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [92 Points]

WEEK 5:
JULY 29: I spent the day today travelling back & recovering from the event yesterday so it was a scheduled day off from training. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [92 Points]
JULY 30: I didn't go to th gym tonight because I'm still exhausted after the weekend, so I missed my Chest & Back workout (-1). Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [91 Points]
JULY 31: I had to work all last night so I didn't make it to the Gym at all for a cardio session (-1). I didn't have tag rugby training or soccer tonight either. Scheduled meals & sups/ vitamins taken. [90 Points]

Conclusion:
I didn't have a strong finish to this month’s challenge although I did achieve some good results i.e. I dropped 5-6lbs of fat bringing my weight to 187lbs & bodyfat to approx 11%. I have noticed over the last few weeks my energy levels have not been as high as in previous months. I feel that my intensity levels have dropped significantly during my workouts & I have found it very difficult to increase the weight on some exercises especially my bench press. I think there are a number of reasons for this decline in motivation & progress in terms of training/ diet. A couple of these reasons are: lack of organization & motivation. In my opinion another major factor is fatigue; I have been training hard now for the last 10 months & overall I couldn't be happier with my transformation. It has made a new man out of me & I never want to go back to the way I was. In 10 months I dropped 39lbs of fat with minimal muscle loss, but I also packed on quite a bit of muscle. My body fat has gone from 22% to approx 11%. During those 10 months I have been cutting for 8 & I have achieved incredible results.

Although at this stage I think the training has taken its toll on my body & it needs some time to catch up. Therefore I plan to take the month of August off from weight training & just do Rugby training or cardio when I get back from holidays. I hope to return to my full training in September with renewed motivation & eager as ever to improve my strength, fitness & physique. I want to be able to look back at this point in my life, read over these notes & know that I worked hard to reach a peak in my training. I look & feel better than ever before. I am confident & the rewards from this training have improved my personal, social & professional lives. I want to remember that looking & feeling this good is one of the best things I have ever done....

[sumisan]

Sumi's Official "100 Challenge" post


GOAL: Cutting


COMMENT: I want to lose 8 lbs.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE

July 1st:
Sunday: Rest

July 2nd-22nd:
Monday: Sculpt 5/6
Tuesday: Sweat 5/6 Ab Ripper 200
Wednesday: Plyo
Thursday: UML
Friday: Sweat 5/6
Saturday: Sculpt 5/6 Ab Ripper 200
Sunday: Rest
Sunday: Rest or X Stretch

July 23rd-29th:
Monday: Core Cardio
Tuesday: Cardio Interval
Wednesday: UML
Thursday: Plyo
Friday: Core Cardio
Saturday: UML
Sunday: Rest or X Stretch

July 30th-31st:
Monday: Sculpt 5/6 Ab Ripper 200
Tuesday: Plyometrics


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, one cheat meal per week.
Following the Eating for Life plan.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 176.5 pounds
BODY FAT: %
ARMS: 12"
CALVES: 15.5"
CHEST: 31"
FOREARMS: 10"
HIPS: 41"
THIGHS: 27/26"
WAIST: 28.5"


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


DAILY LOG

JUL 1: meals: cheat day workout: rest day
-0 points [100 points]

JUL 2: meals: bad workout: worked out, didnt update
-2 points [98 points]

JUL 3: meals: chips workout: worked out
-1 points [97 points]

JUL 4: meals: milk shake workout: worked out
-1 points [96 points]

JUL 5: meals: my birthday cupcakes workout: worked out no updatye
-2 points [94 points]

JUL 6: meals: mc d's workout: walked all day at outlets no update
-2 points [92 points]

JUL 7: meals: ? dont remember workout: swam all day no update
-2 points [90 points]

JUL 8: meals:burger king movie popcorn birthday cake workout: rest
-1 points [89 points]

I though about just calling it quits for this challenge this month but I am bound and determined to STICK WITH IT TO THE END!!! Really it's quite amazing that after all the above I am still at 176.5!

JUL 9: meals:good workout: done
-0 points [89 points]

JUL 10: meals:good workout: missed
-1 points [88 points]

JUL 11: meals:good workout: good
-0 points [88 points]

19 more days left in the month!!!

JUL 12: meals good workout good, update... 8pm not good
-1 points [87 points]

JUL 13: meals good workout good,
-0 points [87 points]

JUL 14: meals good workout good
-0 points [87 points]

JUL 15: meals cheat workout rest
-0 points [87 points]

JUL 16: meals good workout done didnt update darn it
-1 points [86 points]

JUL 17: meals ok workout done
-0 points [86 points]

Well aside from losing points left and right I have a new low of 175 baby steps but steps none the less

JUL 18: meals bad workout done
-1 points [85 points]

[ELISOPH]

July 100 Challenge
GOAL: Cutting
COMMENT: I know I had said June would be my last month of cutting. WRONG!!!! 1 more month. I just can't stop without digging a little deeper. I have finally found the right mix of running and weight lifting to lose that last bit of fat around my midsection. I plan on losing 15 pounds this month, and get into the single digits on Body Fat %.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Weight training: chest & triceps (PM)
Tuesday: 4 mile run (AM),
Wednesday: Weight training: Biceps, back, shoulders
Thursday: 4 mile run (AM)
Friday: 4 mile run (AM);
Saturday Weight training: full body tower workout
Sunday: rest

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




BEGINNING MEASUREMENTS
WEIGHT: 190
BODY FAT: 13%
ARMS: 15
CALVES: 15.25
CHEST: 44.5
FOREARMS: 12
HIPS: 39.5
THIGHS: 22.25
WAIST: 37


DAILY LOG

JUL 1: Today was my planned cheat meal, and day of rest.
-0 points [190 lbs - 100 points]

JUL 2: After a cheat and rest day, I gained back 2 pounds. I also think the lack of cardio because of my calf muscle is hurting my progress. It feels better and I should be giving it a try either Tue. or Wed. (192 pds - 100 points)

JUL 3: All meals and workouts complete, except for cardio.(192 pds - 100 points)

JUL 4: Planned cheat day. I ate like a pig. We will see if I gained any extra weight tomorrow. (192 pds - 100 points)

JUL 5: Uh Oh. I guess I overdid it yesterday. Another 2 pounds. Wow. I tried jogging today and wasn't able to finish. I am going to lay off trying until Tuesday of next week. I will continue my normal workouts though (194 pds - 100 points)

JUL 6: All meals and workouts complete, except for cardio.(194 pds - 100 points)

JUL 7: All meals and workouts complete, except for cardio. Without my cardio, I am gaining back weight. Monday is the day I will try to jog again. Things should go back to normal then. I haven't worked out my legs for a week and that is definitely taking it's toll on my weight loss.(195 pds - 100 points)

JUL 8: Today was a rest day, no workouts. All meals complete. (195 pds - 100 pts)

JUL 9: All meals and workouts complete, except for cardio.(195 pds - 100 points)

JUL 10: All meals and workouts complete, I am waiting one more day to do start running. Tomorrow is d-day(195 pds - 100 points)


JUL 11: All meals and workouts complete, I finally got my first day of running in today, and lost 1 pound. I have 3 weeks left in this month and I think 10 pounds is very possible. My calf set me back, but I just have to work that much harder.(194 pds - 100 points)

JUL 12 - 17th: All meals and workouts complete, I have been too busy to post. I have started running again, but only 2 per week. Next week I am shooting to double that as well as adding another mile for a total of 5 miles per run. That should help me shed another pound or two by August. I was aiming for 180 pds, but because of my calf injury, 185 might be more realistic. 185 at this point is going to be a stretch. 8 pounds in 14 days??? We will see. -5 pts(193 pds - 95 points)

[BlueThunder]

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I'm in. June was a terrible month in a lot of ways. Hopefully July will be more positive.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Fullbody workout
TuesdaY: 60 min stationary bike
Wednesday: 60 min treadmill
Thursday: 60 min stationary bike
Friday: Fullbody workout
Saturday: 60 min stationary bike
Sunday: 60 min treadmill

MEAL SCHEDULE
2000 calories a day

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 170.5
LEFT ARM: 14 3/8 RIGHT ARM: 14 1/8
LEFT CALF: 14 6/8 RIGHT CALF: 15
HIPS: 37 5/8
LEFT THIGH: 23 RIGHT THIGH: 23.5
WAIST: 34.75

END STATS
WEIGHT:
LEFT ARM: RIGHT ARM:
LEFT CALF: RIGHT CALF:
HIPS:
LEFT THIGH: RIGHT THIGH:
WAIST:


July 1, 2007

DAILY LOG
JUL 1:Perfect day. [100 points]
JUL 2: Perfect day. [100 points]
JUL 3: Perfect day. [100 points]
JUL 4: Too many calories [99 points]
JUL 5: Perfect day. [99 points]
JUL 6: Too many calories [98 points]
JUL 7: Too many calories and no workout [96 points]
JUL 8: Too many calories [95 points]
JUL 9: Too many calories [94 points]
JUL 10: Too many calories and no workout [92 points]
JUL 11: I'm gonna say a perfect day [92 points]
JUL 12: No workout, too many calories [90 points]
JUL 13: too many calories [89 points]
Jul 14: -2 points for bad day all around [87 points]

[Sent]

GOAL: Lose weight

COMMENT: New gym, new workout, all good.

-=WORKOUT SCHEDULE=-
Monday: 20 min Treadmill HIIT
Tuesday: Weight Training
Wednesday: 45 min Treadmill LISS
Thursday: Weight Training
Friday: 20 min Treadmill HIIT
Saturday: Weight Training
Sunday: Off


MEAL SCHEDULE
Six meals per day, no cheat meals.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 276.0
BODY FAT: ~23.00%
ARMS: 16.00"
CALVES: 17.50"
CHEST: 44.25"
FOREARMS: 13.00"
HIPS: 44.75"
THIGHS: 25.75"
WAIST: 41.50"


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


DAILY LOG

[Week 1]

JUL 1: Good start on my day off, but I did have half a piece of chocolate cake.
-1 [99 Points]

JUL 2: Did my HIIT and my meals we're on time and good. Tomorrow I have weight training, but I am also going out to sushi with friends so that'll be a point off tomorrow
-0 [99 Points]

JUL 3: Had another nice workout today and also had some nice sushi buffet-style . I've realized that last month I've spent $120 on random crap that is useless and I hate that because I could've spent it on something pertinent like a new chair or something. *sigh* but at least I can realize it and stop it now.
-1 [98 Points]

JUL 4: More BBQs and fireworks and the lot but I still got my LISS in on my treadmill and it wasn't too bad.
-1 [97 Points]

JUL 5: Perfect day yesterday for once and it was my first solo workout and it went well.
-0 [97 Points]

JUL 6: Another good day, my HIIT felt a little harder than usual though
-0 [97 Points]

JUL 7: Day was perfect till about 8pm when I went over to a friend's apt and had some curry and an ice cream bar nooo
-1 [96 Points]

JUL 8: I broke down and ate some candy today I find it extremely hard sometimes to curb my cravings
-1 [95 Points]


[Week 2]

JUL 9: Hmm today was a complete wash but it'll be my last downfall.
-2 [93 Points]

JUL 10: Day went well except my workout took a little longer than I would've liked due to people chatting by machines etc and me being slow changing weights around at the end half of it.
-0 [93 Points]

JUL 11: Day went well, all meals on time etc.
-0 [93 Points]

JUL 12: Everything went well until I got invited to dinner and had some artichoke dip
-1 [92 Points]

JUL 13: Got my HIIT in and all my meals we're good. I went to sleep at 3:30am though Calves are still sore
-0 [92 Points]

JUL 14: Had a nice workout yesterday and I finally got a chance to do some squats. I hit 205 for 10 on my last set and I felt I could've done a little more maybe, but getting it all balanced is a little weird.
-0 [92 Points]

JUL 15: Another day off but I felt good as well. I felt like I lost weight and gained a little muscle this week and it showed in my measurements.
-0 [92 Points]


[Week 3]

JUL 16: Good day; did my HIIT and got all my meals in. Wasn't in bed until 1:30 though because of a late Live Free movie viewing with one cranky old guy in the front row.
-0 [92 Points]

JUL 17: Had a nice workout today and actually got to do some deadlifts. Since I haven't gone heavy before I tried 135 and it was quite easy so I did 225 for 10 for the rest. I think my grip is lacking and probably could do a little more with more grip
-0 [92 Points]

JUL 18: Didn't get a chance to do any squats because someone else was in the rack, so I did leg ext. I find all my lifts going up even though i'm at a caloric deficit, so who knows
-0 [92 Points]

JUL 19: Another good day!
-0 [92 Points]

JUL 20: I got my HIIT in but at my last meal, end of the day I had some pizza.
-1 [91 Points]

JUL 21: Today was another good workout and I enjoyed my deadlifts. It's hard to keep my form, but im working on it hehe
-0 [91 Points]

JUL 22: Was having a clean day until I went and hung out with friends.
-1 [90 Points]



[Week 4]

JUL 23: Nothing to report today really, did my HIIT and everything. Trainer over at my gym got 1st in Middle class and 2nd overall at the NPC Team Universe competition which is utterly amazing. If I had money he'd be my trainer full time for sure. I talk to him a lot trying to soak up whatever info I can get though!
-0 [90 Points]

JUL 24: All good today, my workout was great as well, but still working on my squat form. Did 225 3x10 though. Ate some cheese
-1 [89 points]

JUL 25: Friend came in unexpectedly from California so a cheat meal ensued.
-1 [88 Points]

JUL 26: Good day and a good workout, especially for my hammies
-0 [88 Points]

JUL 27: Hmm spent all night at a friend's APT chilling so
-2 [86 Points]

JUL 28: Even with only an hour of sleep I still had a gooood workout
-0 [86 Points]

JUL 29: Today was good meal wise even though I went to sleep at 2am
-0 [86 Points]


[Week 5]

JUL 30: Got my HIIT in and all my meals but went to a quick business meeting and had some cookies.
-1 [85 Points]

JUL 31:

[Caruthias]

GOAL: Cutting

COMMENT: I'm trying to reduce my bodyfat to about 6 or 7 percent. We'll see what the mirror says. I doubt I will reach my goal by the end of the month, but my current cycle ends on August 18, unless I choose to add one week. I'll be using John Berardi's "Get Shredded" diet, which I have been on since June 25th.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE

My workout schedule basically consists of 6 morning LISS sessions a week, along with a Max-OT schedule. Every second week I will get rid of the chest day and replace it with another leg day, mostly because I think my legs can easily take it, and because my chest is pretty much as developed as I'd want it to be.

Monday:
AM - Fasted LISS
PM - Max-OT Legs

Tuesday:
AM - Fasted LISS
PM - Max-OT Arms + Abs

Wednesday:
AM - Fasted LISS
PM - Max-OT Shoulders + Calves

Thursday:
AM - Fasted LISS
PM - Max-OT Back + Traps

Friday:
AM - Fasted LISS
PM - Max-OT Chest + Abs or Max-OT Legs + Calves

Saturday
AM - Fasted LISS

Sunday:
Rest day

MEAL SCHEDULE
Four meals per day, albeit with supplements like BCAA spread throughout. If I miss a supplement, either a PWO BCAA drink or a few fish oil caps before bed, I'll be deducting a point. I'll obviously be deducting a point for other missed meals/cheats.

Once every two weeks there will also be a refeed day. I don't intend to go crazy, but I am allowed to stray from the plan. These will always fall on a Monday.

STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 169.4 lbs
ARMS:13.75
CALVES:14.5
CHEST:41.5
FOREARMS: 11.5
THIGHS: 22.75
WAIST: 30

DAILY LOG

Sunday, JULY 1: [100 points]
First day done. Not much to report - the challenge started on my one off day. No cardio, no weight training, no out of the ordinary refeeds. I just enjoyed my time off. My legs are really sore. I'm about a week into John Berardi's "Get Shredded" and the low carbs make recovery quite something. Back to it tomorrow morning, though.

Monday, JULY 2: [100 points]
Meals, LISS, and weights went as planned. For LISS I moved my cheap-o indoor bike in front of my computer and rewatched the Season 3 finale of Battlestar Galactica

Tuesday, JULY 3: [100 points]
Meals and workout on schedule today. I was on the bike for LISS for about 15 minutes, going nuts, when I just had to go for a run outside. It felt good to actually move a distance, to feel the sun on my face and arms. I'm tired as hell though. Squats took a lot out of me.

Wednesday, JULY 4: [100 points]
Everything was on schedule today. I'm still biking instead of running because of a few small injuries that running seems to aggravate. For some reason I can't get "into" the bike if I'm watching a video on my iPod. I have to be listening to music. Not even "workout" music, either - Flaming Lips, Arcade Fire, whatever. I really wish I could just zone out and watch Futurama, but it's not in the cards. My Power Cleans today were disappointing, but I went up by one or two reps in everything else (shoulders), so uh, yeah, I don't know.

Thursday, JULY 5: [100 points]
A good day today. Cardio wasn't so bad (I've stopped trying to watch Futurama ), weight training went well, I just had my nightly fish oil tabs, and I'm about to stick my food logs into my journal/binder thing. I'm heading to my girlfriend's for the night, and I'm bringing my running stuff with me so I can leave straight from her house bright and early.

Friday, JULY 6: [100 points]
Exercises and meals were spot on today. I went for a 59 minute run, but didn't even finish 10k - just a nice, very easy pace. I did chest today and all my lifts were down. I checked my logs and realized that for various reasons - vacation, wanting to do legs - I hadn't done chest in 3 weeks, not 2. Stupid me. I won't be replacing Chest day for Leg day for a few weeks. Legs are still essentially getting priority next week though, since Leg day falls on my first day after Sunday rest day and it's on my Monday refeed.

Saturday, JULY 7: [100 points]
Meals and cardio were good. I didn't weight train, since it was Saturday, but I was absolutely exhausted by the end of the day. Oh man am I looking forward to just a nice, big bowl of oatmeal on my refeed day (Monday). I also picked up Precision Nutrition and Essentials of Weight Training and Strength Training. More info to cram into my head.

Sunday, JULY 8: [100 points]
No weight training or cardio for today, but all meals were on schedule. The end of today marks the halfway point of my 12 week cut, the one quarter point of the Get Shredded part of it, and tomorrow is my refeed.

Monday, JULY 9: [100 points] - Refeed!
LISS, weights, and refeed went as planned. The refeed was a pretty new experience for me. At some points I just felt incredibly bloated, but at others I felt more cut and vascular than I've ever been. I did my weigh in and pictures in the morning, so we'll see how my weight compares next week - I'm not touching the scale until then, since I don't want it messing with my head. I know I'm full of water weight, since every gram of glycogen gets stored with about three grams of water. Oh well. Back to the grind for Tuesday.

Tuesday, JULY 10: [100 points]
Meals, cardio, and weights were done on schedule. Weight training was really tough to get through though. Halfway through I just seemed to hit a wall and I was just plain in a sour mood. I ended up translating that to my lying tricep extensions, and as for abs... well I didn't enjoy it but I got it done. I'm feeling reverse crunches a lot more now that I keep my legs straight. Interestingly, my biceps are really sore, as the biceps part of my workout came before the crash. Pity, though, as I generally favour/prioritize my tris a LOT more than my bis.

Wednesday, JULY 11: [100 points]
Cardio and weight training were as planned. I played with my meals in Excel a bit and managed to fit in some spinach into my diet, and with a few other tweeks, DECREASE my overall carb intake, thus upping my fat intake. I'll be making a few more changes over the coming days. I'm also going to introduce olive oil into my diet to play with my carb/protein/fat ratio even more. Wee.

Thursday, JULY 12: [100 points]
Cardio, meals, and weight training as planned. I cleaned up my diet a bit more, but not much. I'm technically eating 100% clean, the only thing is that I don't have veggies with every meal, though I am getting about 6 servings (not enough!). I'm not going to change my diet much for awhile, as I certainly haven't plateaued. Eventually, however, my favorite meal of the day, Cottage cheese, chocolate protein powder, natty PB, and almonds, will be replaced with cod and cauliflower and perhaps a teaspoon of Olive Oil. Probably only for the last two weeks though (after this challenge is over).

Friday, JULY 13: [100 points]
Everything as planned. I lied, though; I cleaned up my diet a bit more and although I didn't add more veggies, I added a greater variety. Spinach and mushrooms in my last omelette is the best thing over. I can't wait until my portion sizes get back to normal though.

Saturday, JULY 14: [100 points]
Meals and cardio were on - no weight training on Saturday's. I enjoyed the break. For my morning cardio I went for a run outside. Because I have a messed knee (torn MCL) that's probably never going to fully heal I have to be gentle, and I think I'll limit outdoor jogs to twice per week, even though they burn more calories than my indoor bike (which is a terrible piece of crap I got from Walmart). Saturdays are good because I can rest the knee the rest of the weekend. I think Tuesday will be my other outdoor run day, as it's the day after Squats and gives my knee time to heal before Saturday and the next leg day in my routine.

Sunday, JULY 15: [100 points]
Everything as planned - I just had my last two fish oil caps for the day. The day off from any type of training was good, but my legs still feel like rubber. Right now I am so damned hungry. Ugh. I just made a big order off of sndcanada.com for some no-calorie BCAA, ZMA, Greens+, and Abs+. I'll be sipping the BCAA during workouts along with creatine. Yum. Pictures and weigh in tomorrow morning. Then cardio. Then omelet.

Monday, JULY 16: [100 points]
The day started off great with pictures and weigh in, but it was downhill from there. My leg workout was utterly brutal. It was a test to get through it. Some other crap relating to school/work is stressing me the hell out, and to top it off, I haven't received a confirmation email or a shipping email or anything from sndcanada.com, even though the page said it would, like most online retailers, send an automated email. Of course I didn't write down the order number because it's usually in the automated email. I'm brilliant sometimes.
EDIT: I'm adding a note to this entry to say that my shipment came in today (Tuesday). Although getting some confirmation emails or something would have been nice, that's the FASTEST I've ever received a shipment (I ordered late on Sunday)

Tuesday, JULY 17: [100 points]
Everything as planned. The arrival of my supplements meant that I got to improve my diet a little more. Carb intake went down a little, and I'm now sipping a BCAA + Creatine shake during and then immediately after my workout. It helps, I think. Actually, with all the supplements I take now on my food log, I can't take a screenshot of it (I've been keeping records with screens of my excel sheets) without reducing the zoom - the damned thing doesn't fit on my screen. And on a final note: Greens+ is gross.

Wednesday, JULY 18: [100 points]
Meals, cardio, and weight training as planned. For the sake of convenience I've started making meals number two and three (of four) while my morning omelet is cooking. I also assemble all the ingredients for my various shakes so I just have to either dump them in a blender and then fill the blender with ice and water, or pour some water into my shaker cup and go. It's pretty hectic doing this, but it's nice to just grab my stuff throughout the day and eat it as is.

Thursday, JULY 19: [100 points]
Cardio, meals, and weight training done as planned. I'm really starting to get the refeed cravings now. Right now I know breakfast will at least include one big bowl of oatmeal and a nice banana or grapefruit. Mmmm. Oh, I almost ate a piece of mushroom I was chopping today but just managed to stop myself. I can't wait to be done and loosen up my restrictions.

Friday, JULY 20: [99 points] -1
I'm knocking off a point because I woke up late this morning, and my LISS cardio, although it happened, started off really lazily. I ended up doing a few extra minutes LISS to make up for it, but I really can't afford to do that. This affected my schoolwork, and this whole fitness thing, to me, is about balance. Today things were unbalanced. In other news, I'm bloody carb-depleted and tired, and I finally switched from fat free to 2% cottage cheese. Eating fat free cottage cheese on a high fat/low carb diet is pretty dumb. Oh, meals and workout were fine.

Saturday, JULY 21: [99 points]
Things got back on track today. I got a nice early start to my cardio, and thus a nice, early start on my schoolwork. The 2% Cottage Cheese, I've found, tastes a bit better, which is awesome considering that right now it's more conducive to my diet. On my refeed I'm planning on perhaps frozen banana and cottage cheese ice cream, so perhaps I'll use my fat free stuff then, as carbs are the order of the day. Speaking of my refeed - it's tomorrow. I just have one day of work, and then 50 minutes on the bike tomorrow morning before I'm enjoying a big bowl of oatmeal. Mmmmm....

Sunday, JULY 22: [99 points]
No cardio or weight training (as per plan), which was nice. Meals were all on. I always find the gap between my second and third meal is bigger when I don't have weight training in between. Oh well. The day off from cardio and weight training was good for my essaying. Yay school. I went shopping for my refeed in the evening. Lots of fruit. Oh yes. Lastly, my weigh in and pics are tomorrow. We'll see how I do the week AFTER a refeed, and after that surprising 3lb loss.

Monday, JULY 23: [99 points] - Refeed!
I was down .4 lbs on the scale this morning, which is pretty good considering my loss last week. Who knows? Perhaps my refeed this week will spur another big loss for next week. My refeed went pretty well. Lots and lots of bananas... and cinnamon raisin bread. Oh man. I think I might have eaten a bit more than I did last week. It's hard to say. I'm quite vascular, so I think that's a good sign. Again, I won't be checking the scale until next week, so I'll just have to wait and see. Next Monday is also my last challenge weigh in, so that'll be my official end stats. As for now, I've done all the dishes, I've brushed my teeth to get the taste of banana out of there, and I can't wait to get back into things tomorrow with fasted LISS.

Tuesday, JULY 24: [99 points]
Everything as planned. My run this morning was excellent, but for the rest of the day I just felt tired and lethargic. Weight training, despite being arm day, was a real trial to get through. I'm planning on increasing cals by about 50/day through veggies and a few almonds. I might also start doing completely dialed in carb refeeds once or twice a week with just a bowl of oatmeal and some fruit or something instead of once every two weeks. We'll see.

Wednesday, JULY 25: [99 points]
Goddamn did my legs hurt today. Wow. I did LISS and meals and weight training as planned. I was actually doing a bit of extra cardio after my weight sessions, but I've stopped. It's just too much and with my extremely low caloric intake it is really really dumb. I didn't do any today, and tomorrow I'll do half of what I've been normally doing, and then nothing again, etc etc and I'll cycle it out that way. I upped my kcals a bit and that helped tremendously with the fatigue. I think I'll keep them where they are for now, except I'll drop them back to where they were on the weekend, when I'm not working out. I'm not going to cycle in carbs or small refeeds until next Monday, however.

Thursday, JULY 26: [99 points]
Meals, cardio, and weights as planned. I had a lot more energy for weight training today, and I decreased the time between sets because I didn't want to spend too much time in the gym - I'm super busy with exams. The little bit of extra calories are really helping I think, and I'm still going to bed with my stomach feeling "empty." I'm very, very curious about my Monday weigh in and pictures.

Friday, JULY 27: [99 points]
Meals, cardio, and weight training were fine. I made some carb cycling menus that are outlined in the Precision Nutrition package. They're pretty extreme. I'm still debating whether or not I'll use them. I've been worried about my progress all week - ie, that I can't "keep this up" without raising calories a bit, and that if I raise calories, I won't make progress. But since the refeed I'm finally starting to get the "leaner than ever" feeling back, and that's after my increase in cals, and before I lower them a bit for the weekend when I barely exercise. To sum up: we'll see.

Saturday, JULY 28: [99 points]
Everything according to plan. Since I wasn't working out I cut carbs even more. This wasn't so bad though because it opened up the calories for a Peanut Butter Omelet with TONS of Peanut Butter. Mmmm.

Sunday, JULY 29: [99 points]
A long boring day spent studying. Meals as planned, with extra low carbs. Tomorrow I'm going to do a "planned refeed" of 1.5x my regular caloric intake, just to try something new. I'm really digging the idea of carb cycling.

Monday, JULY 30: [98 points] -1
Ack. My blender broke and this messed up my meals a bit. It wasn't too bad and I ended up getting the majority of my carbs PWO. Also, my workout was fantastic, despite it coming at the end of a long day. I was up in weight this morning, which was surprising, but my pictures show me looking relatively lean. So uh, yeah.

Tuesday, JULY 31: [98 points]
Meals and such were on time. No weight training as I decided to switch to a 3 day split. I did a LOT of walking today, and I'm sunburnt.

AUGUST 1: I'm in a rush today. My weigh in on Monday was 168.4, which sucks because I was down to 164.0 earlier in the month. I'll take other measurements hopefully later this morning.

[KC]

GOAL: Cutting/Fat Loss (8 pounds): I'm 24.5% BF and my trainer says that taking into account a few pounds of muscle gained, altogether I need to be about 8 pounds lighter to achieve the 18%-20%BF range.

COMMENT: I really had to think about this one. Last month gave me a great idea of what is realistic and what isn't and where I can go about making changes. That being said, I was dissapointed in myself with the June challenge. I am making some changes for July, leaving myself a little more flexibility. I'm going to need it.


MEALS: I know with a goal of 8 pounds fat loss, it's mostly going to be about what I'm eating. I also know this is going to be tough, so here goes…….
6 meals per day. Stick with a meal plan that I will create weekly. Make sure I’m getting lots of protein. 1 cheat snack and 1 cheat meal per week, but they must be planned for.
[Water –3-4 litres per day is my goal


WORKOUTS:
Strength training twice per week. Tues/Wednesday Split, Saturday full body
Cardio (6x per week) – mornings run 4x per week, swimming 1x per week. 1 HIIT session per week at the gym

Stretching Yoga: Gotta work on this one as well. at least 10 minutes per day.

STARTING WEIGHT:115lbs

July 1-2: Long weekend here in Canada. Out of town at a wedding. Not starting Challenge until 3rd.


July 3:Off to a good start. Hadn't grocery shopped yet, but still managed to have good meals and snacks. Worked out triceps, cheast and shoulders. Already tempted to miss a workout tomorrow to go see Transformers...damn. (100)


July 4: Choose the movie over the workout but I WILL make up for it later in the week. Missed the cardio though. (-1) Eating is going great. Tomorrow is going to be my cheat snack and Friday a BBQ so thats my cheat meal (99)

July 5th: Ultimate Frisbee game tonight. Only 2 girls showed up and there's a min 2 females on the field rule. I had to play the entire game. Wow what a great workout, I've never been so sweaty in my life. Went for a beer after but I had planned it as a cheat snack. (99)

July 6: Today was my cheat meal, I was at a BBQ with a ton of food and I did eat a lot. However I brought the fruit and so the food that came home with me isn't going to waste. (99)

July 7: Got my extra strength workout in today that I missed earlier this week, but ended up going out for a unplanned last minute birthday dinner. I tried to order carefully but I know I still went over my calories (98)

July 8: Yoga and Abs day. Ate well and prepared all my meals for the week. (98)

July 9: It was raining this morning quite hard so I couldn't run and decided to stay in bed instead. By the end of the day it was sunny and hot, but I went for a run after work and then to the gym. Didn't get home until 10:00 but it's the only day this week I have a free evening. (98)

July 10: I did speed/intervals for my morning run, followed by a good yoga seesion. Went to the movies and had a half a low fat pretzl for dinner. Not great but I was starving and stayed within my calorie range (98)

July 11th:Had planned a practice for my ultimate frisbee team, but it was cancelled because of the rain. Went to the gym instead, worked out biceps back and legs, then did some cardio. After dinner I went for a long walk as well. (98)

July 12: Major cardio today. My regular 8Km in the morning and then Ultimate Frisbee in the evening. Again I was one of two girls there so I had to play the entire thing. Went to a concert after the game and out for my cheat meal after that (beer and Nacho's) (98)

July 13:Had to be careful today we ordered pizza for a work lunch. I got away with less than half a peice and some salad. So I'm pretty sure I didn't exceed my calories. (98)

July 14: Out of town friends showed up at my doorstep this morning so the day was completely derailed. Missed my workout and ate out 2x plus went to the bar for drinks. -1 (97)

July 15: I was lazy today and should have/needed to workout. (-1) 96

July16: My running partner is getting a little out of control with bailing on our runs. I usually go without him and sometimes I don't mind because I can change things up. This morining I did a light run to a park nearby and brought my jump rope along. Did some great cardio with the rope and deep stretching/yoga in between. A great way to change up my routine. (97)

July 17: Did my entire workout at the gym. (cardio as well) I kind of miss doing cardio there actually. Anyway, triceps, chest, & shoulders, 30 minutes on eliptical. (97)

July18: Felt extremely well rested today. Honestly I haven't felt that good in a while. Ran 5Km in the am, again without a partner, and then hit the gym after work for back biceps and legs. Followed about another 40 minutes of unplanned cardio. Also got in a quick 10 minute yoga session in the morning after the run. (97)

July 19: Played Ultimate in the evening, great cardio and ate well all day. Had my cheat snack this evening. A very tasty margartia after the game. (97)

July 20: Good day. Took today as my rest day, but eating was perfect (97)

July 21: Cardio and Abs today. Ate well (97)

July 22: Did an intense leg workout with cardio. Followed by lots and lots of walking and just being active outdoors in the awesome weather. I was so impressed with my eating habits the entire weekend. I didn't even have my cheat meal. (97)

July 24: Got my yoga and a 6K run in the morning. My eating habits have been fabulous the last few weeks, I uped the amount I'm eating in the daytime which is a pain to cart to the office, but it's really helping. (97)

JUly 24: Hard run in the morning. Same 8km as always but ran it a little faster then usual, and then to the gym after work for tri's cheast and shoulders. (97)

July 25: I didn't run in the am, so I made sure I enjoyed my extra hour of sleep. After work about 25 minutes of cardio and biceps, back and an instense leg workout. (97)

July 26: A good run in the morning and a game of Ultimate in the evening. Lots of cardio! (97)

July 27, 28, 29: missed weekend posts Fri & Sat (-2) Also didn't get a workout in on either of these days (-2) However I am still on track, I'm not going to lose my 8 pounds in July, but by the end of August it should be no problem! (93)

July 30: went for a run afterwork instead of in the morning. I was late and could only get about 30 minutes in and it was super hot out. Then I was off to a house warming party which I had to count as my cheat snack, 2 glasses of wine. Now it's 1:00am, I just got home and that 6:00am run tomorrow is not msounding very good. (93)

[bagley61]

I am in for July

I am here! I just decided to start this July challenge on Monday, the 2nd.

Goals for this challenge: Lose as much fat as I can with out losing any LBM.

Plan:
Mondays, wednesdays and fridays -Weight training days.
Tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays - HIIT cardio.
Sundays - rest

Meals: 6-7 clean meals per day spaced out no more than 3 hours apart. One free meal per weekend and one free snack.


STATS:
Before -

After - To be posted August 1st

[100 points]
July 2nd - Cardio day - I did 30 minutes of cardio. 5 minute warmup on the recubent bike - 20 minutes HIIT cardio treadmill - 5 Minute cool down treadmill.
OK - I have been working out hard, but have been delinquent checking in here - That is gonna change starting today!(7-9-07)
July 3rd was Chest, and triceps.
July 4th was HIIT cardio.
July 5th was Back, shoulders and biceps.
July 6th was HIIT cardio.
July 7th was Leg day.
july 8th was rest day.
- minus 6 points for not updating on time.
[94 points]
Monday, July 9th - I started a new 12 week challenge today to eat clean and train hard.
- Workout - Leg day today - done. 6 meals and supplements in as planned.
- 0 points [94 points]
Tuesday, July 10th - HIIT cardio on the elliptical done. Abs done. 6 clean meals and supplements in as planned.
-0 points [94 points]
Wednesday, July 11th - Chest and triceps done - I did barbell flat benches, pushups, skull crushers, calbe press downs, assisted dip machine, tricep press machine. 6 clean meals and supplement as planned.
-0 points [94 points]
Thursday, July 12th - a.m. fasted HIIT cardio on the bike done. Meals and supplements in and as planned.
-0 points [94 points]
Friday the 13th: Weight training done - Included Leg presses, Deadlifts, Assisted Pullups, Shoulder presses and Db bent over reverse flyes. - I was whooped when I was done. Meals done and clean as planned.
-0 points [94 points]
Saturday, July 15th - HIIT cardio and back done in the a.m. - 6 meals in - but not clean (-1 Point). Didn't post in time (-1 Point)
- 2 points [92 points]
Sunday, July 16th - Day off from training. 6 meals including cheat meal and cheat snack.
-0 points [92 points]
Monday, July 16th - Leg day - I did leg presses, dead lifts, Smith machine squats, calf machine, adductor machine and a leg matrix which included 48 lunges, 24 squats and 24 jump squats.

[thevinery]

Goal: Drop fat, add muscle. Would be great to hit 9 stone this month but that's probably stretching it.

Doing my best to drop the following bad habits: skipping out on water, drinking alcohol on non-cheat day (which often translates into eating bad foods), eating unplanned food because my housemates have made something gorgeous, coming in over-calories, overdoing cheat meals.

Weights: 4-day split upper and lower
Upper: flies, incline flies, bench, pushdowns, assisted dips, lat raise, shoulder press
Lower: hack, squats, hypers, lat pulldowns, one armed row, bicep curl

Cardio: 25+ minutes, three times per week, moving towards HIIT (probably Monday, Wednesday, and Sat - but will be flexible about this because I'm more worried about keeping the weight training days consistent). Will be incorporating biking (for the first time in my life).

MEAL SCHEDULE
- 1400 calories (dropped from 1450-1650, which is too much food for me and is partly responsible for slowed progress in May/June...
- one very moderate cheat meal per week - I'm counting this as a meal that throws me off of percentages, isn't planned, and puts me a bit over calories. If I go to far over - say, over 1650 - I'm counting this as an extra cheat meal and subtracting a point.
- stay close to 40% protein, 40% carbs, 20% fat
- will subtract 1/2 point if don't quite hit percentages but keep calories on track (i.e. 35% protein), full point if percentages are really off.
- will subtract one point if come in over calories.
- will subtract one point for any non-cheat alcohol.
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JULY 1 - JULY 7 (start -100)

1. SUNDAY: cardio done, food good [-0; 100 points]
Fasted cardio in the morning - ran to Dulwich park, did some sprints/pushups/crunches. Have to get food back on track after too much post-exam leniency! Food good. Will put up goals and additional info tomorrow.

2. MONDAY: cardio, food good [-0; 100points]
Had planned to do weights today but am feeling really off and weak and can't do the train ride into Central London to the gym. Took a long walk for cardio instead. Stayed on track with food. I found weights today online and have them ordered -- no excuse to skip a session once those come in! I'm not subtracting a point because I've shifted around the week's work and will still hit my goal, but to get all workouts in for the rest of the month I'll need to stay consistent with the plan, so no more free changes with missed sessions.

3. TUESDAY: upper + mini-cardio, food good [-0; 100 points]
Came into London today and did my first weight session in almost two weeks. Feeling weak and puny, but so good to get back in the gym. 10min on the treadmill after my workout. Looking forward to a session tomorrow.

4. WEDNESDAY: lower done, food good, update missed [-1; 99 points]
I'm an idiot. Was thinking I had until this morning to update and I didn't. In any event, was on track on Wednesday!

5. THURSDAY: cardio done, food good [-0; 99 points]
LISS for thirty minutes. Food was all on target. I was craving peanut butter but all worked out regardless.

6. FRIDAY: upper missed!, cheat meal [-1; 98 points]
Got stuck at home when my expected connection to central London fell apart. I've ordered my weights from Argos and want them here NOW so these things don't happen again. Will stack these workouts tomorrow... boo. Not what I wanted to do.

7. SATURDAY: upper and lower done, 45min bike, food good [-0; 98 points ]
Feeling good after a very nice weights session. My last lower body session this weak felt weak and off, so I was glad to be able to go back in and hit it hard today. I still don't understand how I'm doing reps with 180kg on the hack. WTF? Will likely be biking back home tonight - so nice to have the option to do this regularly. No more excuses about missing workouts this month. Can't wait for the weight set to arrive.
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8. SUNDAY: cardio done, cheat meal[-0; 98 points]
Tons of walking today. It was gorgeous out, and spent most of the day in a park!

9. MONDAY: lower done, unplanned curry [-1;97 points]
Ah, the perennial weakness. Feeling bad and unsociable if all of my housemates sit down to candlelit dinner in the living room without me. NO MORE.

UPDATE: other priorities got in the way this month and I fell off the wagon for a bit - lack of internet access to update didn't help. I'm back on and working hard but am going to do my work off of the forum and get back in for the challenge next month.

Stay strong, guys!

[Jo_13]

I'm new but I'm in for this. I think it will be a great challenge. I need challenging or I don't preform my best. So here we go!

GOAL: Fat loss (7 lbs) and toning

COMMENT: I want to reduce my body fat and better my life style.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday: Run tread mill, 25 mins (fasted) (AM); Weight training: back, shoulders & triceps (PM)

Tuesday: swim, 45 mins (fasted) (AM); abdominals

Wednesday: Run tread mill, 25 mins (fasted) (AM); Weight training: chest, forearms & biceps (PM)

Thursday: swim, 45 mins (fasted) (AM); abdominals

Friday: Run tread mill, 25 mins (fasted)(AM); Weight training: legs(PM)

Saturday swim, 45 mins (fasted) (AM); abdominals

Sunday: rest


MEAL SCHEDULE
Five (5) meals per day, one cheat meal per week.


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 156lbs
BODY FAT: 28%
ARMS: 12
CALVES: 15.25
FOREARMS: 10
HIPS: 40
THIGHS: 24
WAIST: 32.5


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


DAILY LOG

JUL 1: Scheduled off day, was on travel w/o computer. No post [99 points]

JUL 2: Everything went as planned all 5 meals and both workouts were completed. [99 points]

JUL 3:

JUL 4: Yeah missed my post yesterday but all work outs were done and all meals were ate. Today was good sore day but good. It was a run day, instead of the tread mil I ran outside...it was a better feeling. I think I will change my run days from tread mils to outdoors just more for me to look at and it's been great weather. The added kick of sweat just pouring down my face helps me push myself. At the gym with fans blowing on you non stop you don't get the sweat output. I did have my one cheat meal. But it wasn't all that much of a cheat. But still it counts as my cheat meal for the week. [ 98 points]

JUL 5: Another good day. Feeling great and swam a lot better today. Didn't feel like I was going to sink with in the first 20 min. I can tell my body is changing, just been irritated easily from being so tired. It's all good though, it will work out soon. Can't wait for my work outs tomorrow. [98 points]

JUL 6:

JUL 7:

JUL 8:

JUL 9:

JUL 10: Okay so I now know the only reason I will not have any points left on this challange is b/c I'm not able to get here and do my posts. Other than that things are going great for me. I've lost 4lbs and I'm not missing a beat on my workouts! It's great, I love it and I'm so tired at night I actually sleep through the night which is something I have not done in a long time. [ 94 points]

JUL 10:

JUL 11:

JUL 12: Well, that's another 2 points gone. I really need to get me one of those apple phones or something where I can get online and do my posts. lol...Anyway, things are still going great. Had my one cheat meal for the week today for breakfast. My father was in town and I went to breakfast with him. All other meals have been done and both work outs complete. I have moved most of my pm workouts to afternoons, just is easier for me to do that. Another 2.5 pounds lost. I have .5 pounds to go before I meet my goal. But not going to stop there. [92 Points]

JUL 13:

JUL 14:

JUL 15:

JUL 16: Everything is going great. Eating like planned and working out! Today was a good day, I've met my goal at losing 7 lbs. I feel great and am looking it too. My goal weight is 130lbs by Nov. At this rate I should meet it no problem if not before. Lost more points for no posts. That's the only thing that's hurting me right now. [89 Points]

JUL 17:

JUL 18:

JUL 19:

JUL 20:

[Matthieu]

GOAL: Cutting - Objective: 4Kg lost in July.


WORKOUT SCHEDULE
(no cardio this month because of my foot injury)
Monday: Upper body
Tuesday: Lower body
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Upper body
Friday: Lower body
Saturday: Upper body
Sunday: Rest

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


STARTING STATS
WEIGHT: 105
BODY FAT: ?
ARMS: 31
CALVES: 40
CHEST: 115
FOREARMS: 35
HIPS: 113
THIGHS: 60
WAIST: 108


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

DAILY LOG:

July 1 (99): Yes, first day and already one point off, I usually have my 6 meals on work days, but it's more difficult during the week end, as I want to have my lunch with my girlfriend. I could have a snack to meet my goal, but it's useless as my meals already probably reach my calories goal. Did workout today, as I can't to it tomorrow, so I'm saving a point for tomorrow, not sure it's in the rule, but I don't want to start this challenge with 2 points off after 2 days !!
I'm a bit in a plateau right now, or maybe it is just that I'm not so dedicated than in the beginning... I hope this challenge will help me going back on the track!

July 2 (99): I've seen a nutritionist today. I'm going to do blood analysis to check that my diet as no negative effect. I've been suggested to reduce my protein intake to 200gr a day instead of 250. That results in having a 20 30 50 diet, instead of 20 40 40. I've been told that 3L of water a day is very sufficient. I will follow these advice, if the results follow, I will stick on them. There's no reason drinking that much and take that much proteins if results are the same. However, she told me that if my blood analysis are clean, there's no risk on a long term diet. The only risk is that if one day I stop being so focused on what I eat, I might not be able to maintain.
Today I did no workout, but that was planned, so no point off ! Tomorrow I'll do legs or arms, depending if my new buddy is in the gym or not. I think that wednesday I'll do some cardio as me foot feel better, and I'd like to break my plateau.

July 3 (99) - I did my workout and had me meals. Once I have done my blood analysis, I will stop taking protein supplements and replace these meal by fruit a veggies for 2 weeks. I will see if it changes anything. I've been to an "osteopath" (can't find translation, it's a physiotherapist that manipulates joints.), and my foot is healed !! It's a miracle, after 2 months investigating, doing radiography and echography, finally that was just due to a bad movement. But now I have to rest until Friday.