The Boards Summer Beach Body Super Challenge!

g'em

Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner. I know, I know the 150mph winds last night would lead you to think otherwise, but it's true!!

Now I don't know about anyone else, but I'm still trying to shed the last few of my Christmas lbs and having just arrived back from a two week stint in Australia where I was eating caramel and macadamia nut ice cream every day *drool* that task has become that teeny bit harder.

So I got thinking (always a dangerous thing for me tbh); maybe I'm not the only one who'd like a bit of an arse-kicking into getting myself in shape for the summer, maybe, just maybe, some of the other boardsie's want to do it to. So here I present to you the Boards Summer Beach Body Super Challenge! (Alliteration was never my forte...)

Actually there's no challenge as yet, I just wanted to see if you guys had any interest in it. Essentially it would be a set period where we'd all put 100% effort into our training and diet and we'd be able to provide support and feedback on a daily basis. We could start after Easter Weekend (come on, I'm a realist, I have a couple (+ 4) Easter eggs waiting for me at home too) but that would provide plenty of time to plan diet strategies, training schedules etc.

After outlining our goals right at the start each week for eight weeks (24th March - 19th May) we take measurements, photos - which you can of corse keep private-, bodyweight/ bodyfat etc and take note of training routines and eating habits. It could be like a communal training journal but with a defined beginning, middle and end (definitive timelines always encourage me more than open-ended ones, I'm impatient like that). And hey, who know's, I might even be able to rustle up some bribes incentives for the most improved participants...

Anyways, I could be talking out of my arse (shut it jsb ) or it could be something that y'all are interested in. Whatcha think?

Vegeta

I'm game,

I need a kick up the arse to get me training seriously and defined goals knowing others are at the same is something I'm well up for.

Goals, more muscle less flab

Roper

I won't do it, as I'll be back fighting in the summer and should see ALL my abs again during that season. But I'll tell you what, I'll volunteer my services as a judge in the women's section?

Degsy

I can be in shape by summer but i cant say which summer!

Jimmy Bottlehead

Aye I'm up for it... could do with lumping on another half a stone by middle of summer!

celestial

Great idea G'em and timely for two reasons

1) It really IS nearly summer and let's face it, we take our t-shirts off far more in the summer time

2) I too need something to give me more momentum and instil more discipline - if I am going to be held accountable on here it can only be a good thing.

Lurvely

Thats a brilliant idea, id give it a go!!

g'em

Roper wrote: »

I won't do it, as I'll be back fighting in the summer and should see ALL my abs again during that season. But I'll tell you what, I'll volunteer my services as a judge in the women's section?

Your generosity with your time knows no bounds

Great stuff everyone, hopefully we'll get a few folk on board and when I have an idea of the numbers who want to take part we can start with the planning!

gob

Great idea! Nothing like a bit of competition (and fear of humiliation) to focus the mind.

c - 13

Would the forum regulars be recommending programmes, advice etc based on the individual participants goals (a la "The Clinic" on T-Nation) or is it just everyone for themselves ?

g'em

Well I'll certainly help out with nutrition advice...

Roper

g'em wrote: »

Your generosity with your time knows no bounds

Yes, I just feel that the world has given me so much- looks, charm, physique- that it's time I gave something back. So ladies, let's start with the "before" pictures. Send them on and I might... eh... do some private viewings... though I'll probably wait until the "after" photos. G'em, you're first.

ntlbell

All over it.

Dragan

Won't be able to take part due to reasons i ain't disclosing but will happily help anyway i can.

An Citeog

Sounds good. My diet and training have really gone to shít over the past couple of weeks, so it's time for me to get back on the wagon.

Hail 2 Da Chimp

Does this mean I have to train HARDER...? :eek:

df1985

this sounds good-could do with the motivation, was gonna do it on my own and no doubt fail in 2-3 weeks.going mental this weekend, drinkin as much as i want and then on the wagon tuesday.going to spain for the summer which will mean a lot of beach/pool time so would be nice to shave off some flab!

Dragan

Hail 2 Da Chimp wrote: »

Does this mean I have to train HARDER...? :eek:

Surely that is an every day goal?

Slaanesh

I could be up for something like this. Have to get the finger out, Portugal in June, that's my goal!

springs

Ok. Count me in. I'm looking to get rid of my toothpick arms and concentration camp build. At least I have no fat to lose though which makes life a bit easier.:D No pain in the butt cardio, which I hate!!

gabgab

IN!!!

I have already posted up a log and my 3 month progress pictures, my diet is a little better, and I am crossfitting twice a week,

Goals which I idiotically did not put up on my log but I will edit are to be in good shape, look strong, and hopefully be quickish at sprint distance triathlons,

First triathlon is in 79 days in Athy so I wanna be in form for that at the end of may!!!

darraghw

Would also love to take part in this, you can never have enough motivation!

justsomebloke

actually I think I will throw my name in the hat for this one.

I haven't been in a gym for 5 weeks (the eyes still aren't fully up to it yet) but should be once I come back from NY for paddy's day. and prior to that injury meant I haven't been in the gym properly since chrimbo.

So I have been cutting anyway for the last 4 weeks and this could come in handy (well except for BGRH beers where I will be eating and drinking like there is no tomorrow)

edit: see I got through a whole post without commenting on your ass g'em

justsomebloke

actually forgot to mention I won't be posting up pics due to the fact there ain't enough wax in this country to get rid of my hair

littlefriend

would love to if level of fitness & strength isn't an issue?

peterk19

ill give it a shot

justsomebloke

littlefriend wrote: »

would love to if level of fitness & strength isn't an issue?

nope anyone is welcome on this one

Jumpy

Dragan wrote: »

Won't be able to take part due to reasons i ain't disclosing but will happily help anyway i can.

Third nipples are nothing to be ashamed of.

Supercell

Count me in, was planning to do something similar after Easter anyhow, a little public humilation should be enough motivation to see it through

Dragan

Jumpy wrote: »

Third nipples are nothing to be ashamed of.

My third nipple is a racist.

FunkZ

My diet and training are both going alright so I'm in! I reckon I'll do well at this, goodbye belly flab! Hello ladies!

crotalus667

Ok G'em count me in , Ive put some weight back on ,Im trying to build some mass an the moment so that was to be expected:rolleyes: I was planing on cutting soon , I dont think eight weeks is long enough for my goals but I recken it do fo a start

ali.c

I am in but maybe without the photos* lol!!


*unless the end results are pretty good

LivingDeadGirl

I'd like to try, but can't do exercise to save my life!! I have a good enough diet though(for an ordinary joe). Also I'm healing a fresh navel piercing atm, so swimming and any exercise that could possibly affect it are out for a good while.........................

flynnser19

sounds good im game!!!:D!!!!

your not getting no naked foto's though :D:D:D

RacoonQueen

I'm in. Running the Cork marathon in June and need to kick into action so this may help, keep telling myself I'll start training PROPERLY tomorrow(you know the way) hopefully this will help. Want to lose at least 5% body fat so bring it on.

Leon11

this actually perfect for me, season finishes in 2 weeks and I'm still not in great shape plus I'm off around the end of may for a couple of months, game on:D

Axni

This sounds like a great idea. I'd love to take part if you've no objection to newbies joining in.

c - 13

Alright, after further consideration i'm in too.

DAVE_K

I'm in. I've spent too long skirting around the perimeter of putting 100% effort into my diet and training and hoping that i'd out-train late night snacking and beers.....and of course failing miserably.

g'em

littlefriend wrote: »

would love to if level of fitness & strength isn't an issue?

not an issue at all, your fitness level is irrelevant, it's the effort you put in that counts

crotalus667 wrote: »

I dont think eight weeks is long enough for my goals but I recken it do fo a start

Exactly, 8 weeks won't be enough to complete most people's 'big' goals, but it's a chance to give yourself a head start.

LivingDeadGirl wrote: »

Also I'm healing a fresh navel piercing atm, so swimming and any exercise that could possibly affect it are out for a good while.........................

Walking, running, skipping, bodyweight exercises and a variety of other sporty-type stuff should be fine. We'll work around it!

Axni wrote: »

This sounds like a great idea. I'd love to take part if you've no objection to newbies joining in.

No objection whatsoever, the more the merrier.

This is brilliant, it's great to see such a positive reactionf rom everyone!! I'll leave this open awhile to see who else wants to just on the wagon, and in the meantime everyone have a think about what your goals are - having a set goal makes it much easier to start eating well and exercising; after all how do you know which direction to go if you don't know what the destination is?


/end cheesy pep-talk

jsb wrote:

see I got through a whole post without commenting on your ass g'em

that makes my ass a little sad

davyjose

I'm on holliers in April, but when I get back I will join in

Vegeta

Well the main thing I want out of this is to reduce bodyfat while retaining muscle (duh!!!)

Secondary goals are to improve cardio fitness as I am really bad in this area, squatting again and I feel out of breath and faint after them

So I need to measure the bodyfat and take pictures. Anyone recommend a good calipers?

Jimmy Bottlehead

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Accumeasure-3000-Body-Fat-Caliper-Calipers_W0QQitemZ140212496588QQihZ004QQcategoryZ36460QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Its good, apparently the only one you can accurately use on yourself... might be BS though! But its good, and not expensive.

colmconn

Dragan wrote: »

My third nipple is a racist.

he hates the nipple that turned black and blue cos you left the nipple clamp on too long?:D

justsomebloke

g'em wrote: »

that makes my ass a little sad

ah we will get your ass a boogieing over the easter weekend and it will be all happy again

WHIP IT!

g'em wrote: »

that makes my ass a little sad

Does that mean the crack is goin sideways, rather than the more conventional "vertical" style? If so, careful not to go down any slides til it cheers up a bit!

As regards the challenge - I'm going to take the option of spectacularly chickening out of this one, although I do reserve the right to haze people who put pictures up with witty remarks like "Pffft, you've got no chance Pal. Take your free tshirt and go home!"

Which brings me to my next point: Will there be free tshirts??

justsomebloke

WHIP IT! wrote: »

Which brings me to my next point: Will there be free tshirts??

If people want to charged an administrative fee (say €40) for taking part then we may be able to organise a free t-shirt:D

Jimmy Bottlehead

WHIP IT! wrote: »

Does that mean the crack is goin sideways, rather than the more conventional "vertical" style? If so, careful not to go down any slides til it cheers up a bit!

As regards the challenge - I'm going to take the option of spectacularly chickening out of this one, although I do reserve the right to haze people who put pictures up with witty remarks like "Pffft, you've got no chance Pal. Take your free tshirt and go home!"

Which brings me to my next point: Will there be free tshirts??

Waaaaaay too much thought going into asses

WHIP IT!

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Waaaaaay too much thought going into asses

OR, not enough?? :P

Tiriel

I'd love to join in - have made serious efforts since the start of January and while I've definitely gained muscle and feel much fitter.. I'm still 'soft'!! haha!! So.. setting a goal and making it happen is exactly what I need!!

Thanks G'em!!