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The Boards Better Body Super Challenge!

  • 17-03-2014 8:20pm
    #1
    holdfast
    Registered Users Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭


    This was ran last year ? anyone up for it for 2014. just in time for the summer I think


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  • #2
    Stench Blossoms
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    Great idea. I'm a big fat mess at the moment and need some pressure.


  • #3
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    i'll do stuff and then write about it


  • #4
    holdfast
    Registered Users Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭holdfast


    me too stench blossoms, i need to stop crying about my fat body while eating mars .


  • #5
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,551 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    What is this challenge you speak of?


  • #6
    holdfast
    Registered Users Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭holdfast


    I guess it going to be weight loss for 90% of the population, search for last year thread. Same name as this year.But it can be open to what ever goal people have


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  • #7
    Howjoe1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,666 ✭✭✭Howjoe1


    holdfast wrote: »
    This was ran last year ? anyone up for it for 2014. just in time for the summer I think

    Great idea. need a bit of group motivation. I'll follow this and contribute if it gets up and running this year.


  • #8
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,147 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    I have a specific number in mind for my weight. I want to be 13 stone on the button and want to hit it before I head on holiday in July.

    Right now I'm 14 stone. Reckon I'll jump in here and see if I can do it :)


  • #9
    Zamboni
    Registered Users Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭Zamboni


    If it is anything like last year you will have four or five pages of posters saying it's an awesome idea and then two or three posters actually bothering their hole to do it.
    :D


  • #10
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    Zamboni wrote: »
    If it is anything like last year you will have four or five pages of posters saying it's an awesome idea and then two or three posters actually bothering their hole to do it.
    :D

    im definitely guilty of that last year, and probably even the year before but i'm already exercising regularly now so that hurdle is already stumbled over. all I have to do is keep doing what i'm doing and occasionally write things about it


  • #11
    Howjoe1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,666 ✭✭✭Howjoe1


    Zamboni wrote: »
    If it is anything like last year you will have four or five pages of posters saying it's an awesome idea and then two or three posters actually bothering their hole to do it.
    :D

    But there was probably some following but not posting. Let's be positive. If we got 10 people posting a goal and updating on a weekly basis it would still be worth it I think.


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  • #12
    00MARTZ00
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭00MARTZ00


    Whats involved?


  • #13
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    00MARTZ00 wrote: »
    Whats involved?

    think you just put your measurements/weight/starsign in the thread and then update it week by week/whenever as the challenge goes along with whatever exercises and stuff you were doing

    --edit

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=83184996

    oh, it's apparently more involved than I remembred.


  • #14
    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    im definitely guilty of that last year, and probably even the year before but i'm already exercising regularly now so that hurdle is already stumbled over. all I have to do is keep doing what i'm doing and occasionally write things about it

    Me too... I was just thinking this morning I should have a goal though. Love the exercising but sometimes sleep wins
    *puts ben & jerrys away* >>

    When are we starting so


  • #15
    Sangre
    Registered Users Posts: 12,152 ✭✭✭✭Sangre


    I'll join in if this happens towards end of month/March. Swole is out of control at the moment.


  • #16
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,147 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    I'm definitely in!


  • #17
    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    Sangre wrote: »
    I'll join in if this happens towards end of month/March. Swole is out of control at the moment.

    Aw yeah I'm going on hols for 3 nights at the end of march/early april. I'll find a local gym be grand


  • #18
    papu
    Registered Users Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    Extra Motivation , Be Grand!


  • #19
    OscarBV13
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭OscarBV13


    I am well up for this! However, I probably won't be posting as I am not really interested in posting up starting and weekly measurements, etc. that were required in last year's thread. Also exercising five times a week - It is not convenient for me right now, nor do I want to, as I have something else which I must prioritise.

    I would just much rather post how I am getting on. However, regardless, I shall follow with interest.

    :)


  • #20
    Stench Blossoms
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    OscarBV13 wrote: »
    I am well up for this! However, I probably won't be posting as I am not really interested in posting up starting and weekly measurements, etc. that were required in last year's thread. Also exercising five times a week - It is not convenient for me right now, nor do I want to, as I have something else which I must prioritise.

    I would just much rather post how I am getting on. However, regardless, I shall follow with interest.

    :)

    The general weight loss thread in the Nutrition forum might be better suited to you so.


  • #21
    Sangre
    Registered Users Posts: 12,152 ✭✭✭✭Sangre


    OscarBV13 wrote: »
    I am well up for this! However, I probably won't be posting as I am not really interested in posting up starting and weekly measurements, etc. that were required in last year's thread. Also exercising five times a week - It is not convenient for me right now, nor do I want to, as I have something else which I must prioritise.

    I would just much rather post how I am getting on. However, regardless, I shall follow with interest.

    :)
    I don't plan on exercising 5 times a week. Be graaaaaand.


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  • #22
    OscarBV13
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭OscarBV13


    Stench Blossoms wrote: »
    The general weight loss thread in the Nutrition forum might be better suited to you so.

    Possibly. I like the whole idea of an eight week challenge though like this thread knowing that there are other people struggling through it with me.

    You're probably right though. I was just suggesting (half aimed at a post earlier in the thread) as to why so many people declared their interest last year and didn't follow through.

    Either way, I'm excited to get in the best shape of my life!


  • #23
    Stonypockets
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Stonypockets


    I am marking my commitment right here, right now!

    I left a very active job to go back to college last September and within a week broke my foot - rather than trying to stay active I consoled myself with chocolate and s**t food! I was a bit blue what can I say? So now I'm really blue and 2 stone heavier as a result! I need to do something about it! :)

    Gonna have a look at last years forum to get an idea of what is required and I will get started this week! :)


  • #24
    jlm29
    Registered Users Posts: 3,818 ✭✭✭jlm29


    I'd like to do it, but I just read the rules.... It's complicated, but I suppose I could do with structure! What's the start date?


  • #25
    ohiknow
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭ohiknow


    I'm in!


  • #26
    verywell
    Registered Users Posts: 427 ✭✭verywell


    I'm in too!


  • #27
    Sangre
    Registered Users Posts: 12,152 ✭✭✭✭Sangre


    jlm29 wrote: »
    I'd like to do it, but I just read the rules.... It's complicated, but I suppose I could do with structure! What's the start date?
    Its overly complicated imo. I don't see why it is necessary to specify how often someone works out etc. It should be about results. Not everyone has the same amount of free time or flexibility with their schedules.


  • #28
    holdfast
    Registered Users Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭holdfast


    I would think the concept is its a personnel goal for everybody. With the benefit of support/advice from the group.

    Could the mods make this a thread to start next Monday the 24th to run till Friday 23rd of May, please.


  • #29
    Sangre
    Registered Users Posts: 12,152 ✭✭✭✭Sangre


    Sangre wrote: »
    Its overly complicated imo. I don't see why it is necessary to specify how often someone works out etc. It should be about results. Not everyone has the same amount of free time or flexibility with their schedules.

    Just noticed there are rules on junk food and alcohol consumption as well. Fuuuuuuck that.

    I'll be getting shredded chugging protein vodka with The Situation.


  • #30
    Essien
    Registered Users Posts: 2,985 ✭✭✭Essien


    Sangre wrote: »
    Just noticed there are rules on junk food and alcohol consumption as well. Fuuuuuuck that.

    That's the bit that got me, I'm far too fond of the odd IIFYM day here and there. I'd never get anywhere near 2x my recommended intake though, as is 'allowed' in the rules.

    :pac:.......Om nom nom!!


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  • #31
    rofno1
    Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭rofno1


    Right I'm in too. Have about 1 stone to lose & have half-assed tried over last few months. Clearly diet is issue.

    Its on!!:pac:


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