NEW CHALLANGE 2004

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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	2004/05/06, 06:24 PM Anyone interested in another challange??? If so input what you would like to see involved in it. Weight loss Weight gain BF% Total gains in lifts Time limit Stuff like that. I know Muttersnapper has opted out as far as running the next one but we can still call it the Mutt Challange eh?? Even though our favorite dino man crapped out of the last one his idea was a great one and we all benfitted from it. If there is interest , I volunteer to .....well I haven't a clue cause we all have to agree on what we wish to be challanged in. I will try to compile and report as we progress. I usually have time unless my a$$hole boss makes me work or somthing. Post your ideas here and we can start a new post once we have a consensus. Trash talk welcome but remembered. -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie

howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/05/06, 06:57 PM charlie, i'd definitely be all for getting in on a new challenge! as if competing against myself isn't enough to keep me motivated, going up against other ft members should really light a fire under me:big_smile: maybe there could be different divisions to compete in because it's hard to lose weight when you're trying to get stronger. perhaps there could be a competition for each of the categories you listed over like a 2 month period. i'm going to save the trash talking until i get an idea of who all is going to get in on this:big_smile: thanks for getting this going charlie! -------------- success comes before work only in the dictionary. that's right.
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/05/06, 07:28 PM How about adding some measurements (adding inches to arms, chest, shoulder, etc)
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/05/06, 07:28 PM I am in I want to do increased lifts. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/06, 09:00 PM I am in on whatever you guys decide. -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
goodoldtex Posts: 564 Joined: 2004/01/25	2004/05/06, 09:36 PM What am i getting myself into...the tex is in.
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/05/06, 11:29 PM I want to be in (for weight loss), but I'm not sure I qualify. -------------- Anni ******* Have you hugged your EFAs today?
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/05/07, 07:49 AM LOL dino man (what have I started?) I vote to do it but someone other than charlie to be in charge he would forget what we all were doing! I am in.......though not sure how a bucket lift/squat compares to a deadlift? -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/05/07, 10:15 AM Oooh me for sure.. I haven't really set some gain goals before and am ready to do so! (gotta get to where I can remove that 100 lb plate!) -------------- : ] ~Danielle Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action. ~Benjamin Disraeli
	2004/05/07, 11:40 AM Don't make me start writing poetry about you Muttersnapper. And my memory is fine as long as I have this large print computer to remind me. In order to give the most people to discover this post as well as input their preferences for the challange, is June the first a good starting day?? Do we want to do teams as well as head to head?? So far it appears there is interest in BF%, weight loss, % of lift increase, positive measurement changes and possibly "best workout attire If we do measurements and weight, we have to figure out how to track it. Like if you lose 4 inches from your waist and gain 1 inch on your arms and chest what happens. Which bench mark do we want to use for BF%?? Not everybody has calipers. At mybodycomp.com there is a thing that you can input all your measurements and it gives up a BF% which aint perfect but it is available to all. It can also be cut and pasted for stat keeping. We will need more Texans or goodoldtex will have to be his own workout partner. Oh yeah, do we need a special section for girly lifts or should we play it straight??? :big_smile::big_smile::big_smile::big_smile: Let the trash talk begin!!!! Oh yeah, dino boy, I'll help you out with the first shot. Do you know where I can find extra strength depends for when I go for that 425 lb squat??????? -------------- Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds. Charlie
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/05/07, 11:57 AM june 1 is good i think, that's almost 4 weeks to get everything figured out. as far as measurements go, we should get points for losing inches off "trouble areas" and gaining inches in arms, chest, etc. i think everyone using the same calculator would be a good idea, that way we're all on the same scale for at least 1 thing. i'm a texan but by june 1 i'll be in houston and tex is in plano...that's 260 miles away so i don't know how great of a workout partner i'd be. and if we have a special girly section, we should have a category for the over-50 crowd with bad knees just to even things out. :laugh::laugh: -------------- success comes before work only in the dictionary. that's right.
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/05/07, 12:01 PM So far it appears there is interest in BF%, weight loss, % of lift increase, positive measurement changes and possibly "best workout attire What'll I wear?! If this is a competition I'm going to need an entirely new ensemble If we do measurements and weight, we have to figure out how to track it. Like if you lose 4 inches from your waist and gain 1 inch on your arms and chest what happens. Well, when that happens to me I usually get more dates. -------------- Anni ******* Have you hugged your EFAs today?
WAnglais1 Posts: 329 Joined: 2003/10/23	2004/05/07, 12:30 PM I would be up for it. I need some challenge. My schedule right now is killing me (work, gym, play rehearsal, no sleep, work, gym, play rehearsal...you get the idea). I know things will have to be figured out between now and the start date. Looking forward to it.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/05/07, 12:33 PM LOL poetry about me that would be funny! I am in for the most improved in overall lifts....taking on all who want to go against me!:angry::dumbbell::cool: -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
PrairieGirl Posts: 136 Joined: 2004/04/22	2004/05/07, 12:51 PM I'm new here, but would love to be part of this as well. I'm in for weight loss and inches. This will be a great way to get to know you all.
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/05/07, 01:19 PM OK Charlie. You got my attention. Girly lifts indeed!:angry::surprised::big_smile: LOL So I guess that means you will be competing in our category? :laugh::laugh: I am definitly in! I like the idea where we could group people according to their goals. Men and women could then compete against each other, and that would possibly leave more people in each group. I found that in the last few Mutt Challenges, my solitary competitor never stuck it out long enough. :( I'd not mind competing against Amy, Howdie or Muttersnapper at all - they'd keep me on my toes!! I'm interested in competing in the overall strength increase - so save a place for me :big_smile: ============ Quoting from charlie826: Oh yeah, do we need a special section for girly lifts or should we play it straight??? :big_smile::big_smile::big_smile::big_smile: Let the trash talk begin!!!! Oh yeah, dino boy, I'll help you out with the first shot. Do you know where I can find extra strength depends for when I go for that 425 lb squat??????? =============
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/07, 01:49 PM I would like to compete in the bodyfat and overall strength increase. The door is open for anyone who wants to challenge me! -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/05/07, 02:16 PM I want a piece of the mutt and howdiekat in the overall lift increase slot. The fire's have been set and the wrath of the strength gods have been let loose!!!!!:dumbbell::dumbbell: -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/05/07, 02:17 PM Is the top prize the charlies angels award? -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/05/07, 02:19 PM No it is the Geezer trophy! A combo of dentures and hearing aids built into a dumbbell! -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/07, 02:22 PM OOOOOHH mutt that is cold! -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/05/07, 02:24 PM The geezer trophy sounds cool. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/05/07, 02:30 PM Thank you thank you! LOL also the runner ups get a copy ofa pic of Charlie and his buffalo standing with Matlock!:big_smile: -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/05/07, 02:37 PM i think i'd rather have the runner up prize lol:big_smile: -------------- success comes before work only in the dictionary. that's right.
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/05/07, 02:40 PM ...so i guess that means i have to take first AND second place then. time to crack that whip! -------------- success comes before work only in the dictionary. that's right.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/05/07, 02:45 PM Well you would take first and second except for one thing................................MUTT IN DA HIZZIE!:cool: -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/07, 02:58 PM UMMM Hec Da Rec in full effect. I am a dark horse baby! -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/05/07, 03:40 PM I am getting excited the more I think about this, have been slacking since my vacation and a challenge is just what I need! I also concur with June 1 as a good start date. I am in for increased lift percentage, reduced bodyfat percentage and improved measurements. :dumbbell::love::dumbbell: If we are going by percent improvement, do the boys and the girlies need to be separate? -------------- : ] ~Danielle Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action. ~Benjamin Disraeli
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/05/07, 03:53 PM I am going to walk off with mutts cinder blocks while he isnt looking. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2004/05/07, 03:58 PM mmaibohm- I'll replace the cinder blocks with the damn bricks that my two labs leave in my backyard. STUPID DOGS!!! Well, off to hose the shoes off....
Kyrah Posts: 251 Joined: 2004/03/11	2004/05/07, 04:30 PM I'm in for sure. . . weight loss and inches here I guess. June 1st sounds good to me but how long will it last? -------------- Love me as I am . . . Let me worry about how I look!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/05/07, 05:03 PM Okie dokie here we go again. Good timing, because I am back to the gym on Monday, and have lots of time on my hands to work out! -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/07, 06:16 PM Charlie I hope you didn't bite off more than you can chew. Better get them dentures in:big_smile: -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/05/07, 06:31 PM What's with the pretty red push-pin thing? I like it, I just don't understand it. -------------- Anni ******* Have you hugged your EFAs today?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/05/07, 06:44 PM Anni, those red push pins are to prick you with!:laugh: Seriously....they are known as stickeys. If we (moderators) think a post is important to warrant it to stay on top of the section we just apply a pin. Thats it! Getting better all the time here thanks to Adrian and George and the members. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
konary Posts: 98 Joined: 2004/02/10	2004/05/07, 06:44 PM How long will this challenge be? 1 month or 2? If it's for a month, I am in for BF%. I need something to motivate me back into good diet. :)
jcannuck Posts: 210 Joined: 2004/01/31	2004/05/07, 07:12 PM I'm in for whatever! My current challenge ends on the 15th, 2 weeks off and will be ready to go again! What about pics? Submit one on the 1st, and one at the end?
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/05/07, 07:56 PM How about......if we do 3 lifts........either bench press, squat and deadlift.......or 4...and add military press in it..........then to make it far what you do is take the MAX and divid it by your body weight to get a percentage.....do this for all 3 or 4 lifts.....and add them together.........example A 225lbs bench 240/225=1.06 military 190/225=.84 squat 300/225=1.33 deadlift 350/225= 1.55 total 4.78 B 110lbs bench 115/110=1.04 military 60/110=.54 squat 200/110=1.81 deadlift 220/110=2.00 total 5.38 as you can see the B won, even though B smaller and not lifting as much weight.........if we prefere we could multiply by 100 for a higher eaiser to log score. Also this if fun too cause you can get maxes, but before you max you can try to lose a lil weight while maintaining your strength. Just a thought! :dumbbell: -------------- .......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! ......minds are not vessles to be filled, but fires to be enlightened ......Confucious once said ,DO NOT play leap frog with a unicorn
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/05/07, 10:00 PM I would be willing to compete for a gain with someone. I am at about 5% bodyfat right now for a contest in 2 weeks, so as of May 23rd, you could count me in on that. Increase lean mass with least amount of bodyfat accumulation. June 1 st would be ideal for me, that would give me a week off after the competition, a little fun time, and be ready to go to work.:big_smile: -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/05/07, 10:04 PM bigandrew great idea for calculation of lift increase.! -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/07, 10:09 PM Like I said I am in on whatever we all decide. I think maybe a little challenge will put some pep in my step! -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2004/05/07, 10:23 PM question from one new to these challenges.. does it have to be your max, or what you can do 8-12 reps of? Reason I ask is I may have to bow out of maxes due to a nagging rotator cuff issue.. I've been advised against trying to find my max until it's functioning at 100% :( BTW, I love the stickies! Things are getting better and better around here all the time.. and they were good to start with! :big_smile::big_smile: -------------- : ] ~Danielle Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action. ~Benjamin Disraeli
Melbourne Posts: 10 Joined: 2004/02/08	2004/05/07, 10:35 PM Sounds good! Count me in :big_smile:
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/05/08, 12:07 AM Count me in on th BF%....at 10% right now.
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/05/08, 05:27 AM I'm up for bodyfat loss and inches lost. Why not keep it simple like inches lost off waist as this is the most important area to lose fat from? (and it leaves us girls with a competitive advantage!) Also put my name down for increased lift percentage - squat or deadlift would be good- cos I can't always get a spotter and I could use the smith machine for squats :)
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/05/08, 07:03 AM I am interested, once the circus is over, so June 1st would be a good start date. I would like to increase my bench and squat/deadlifts...also fat loss and muscle gain, inches, etc. I kind of dropped on other competitions, somehow this has to be the one I stick with.... -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/05/08, 08:48 AM Charlie you still heading this up? -------------- Would it be classified as overly competitive if I refused to let a 4 year old beat me at chutes and ladders?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/05/08, 10:12 AM Poor Charlie.....won't have much time to train. He will be too busy keeping tabs on us! We will have to call him the judge!:big_smile: -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/05/08, 04:15 PM I suggested the above scoring because you can loose weight as well as work out your maxes......cause if you lose say 5 lbs your ratio is higher........but its what ever.... -------------- .......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! ......minds are not vessles to be filled, but fires to be enlightened ......Confucious once said ,DO NOT play leap frog with a unicorn
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/05/09, 02:15 AM June cant wait for it I just came off a hypertrophy cycle and I am heading for the power cycle to win this comp. I am going to Win (muaaahhh) -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.

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