The Boards Better Body Super Challenge!

holdfast

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

Stench Blossoms

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

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

i'll do stuff and then write about it

holdfast

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

Alf Veedersane

What is this challenge you speak of?

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

00MARTZ00

Whats involved?

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.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

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

Sangre

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

MrStuffins

I'm definitely in!

Sangre

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

papu

Extra Motivation , Be Grand!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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?

ohiknow

I'm in!

verywell

I'm in too!

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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:

holdfast

holdfast wrote: »

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.

Good stuff, ready to go

You could just make a new thread with the new title and rules and link to the old one

echo!

verywell

What's happening with the challenge? Is it starting tomorrow?

verywell

verywell wrote: »

What's happening with the challenge? Is it starting tomorrow?

Well I am starting tomorrow and I think gizmo is too

We can just log here

Stonypockets

I'm gonna start tomorrow too!

8 weeks of clean eating and working hard! Good luck to everyone else starting!

verywell

Cool. I might be on here a bit trying to fight off the chocolate munch monster.

Best of luck all

jlm29

I'm going to start tomorrow too... I'll see how it goes! My stumbling blocks will be bread and exercise, but at least I've identified my Achilles heal!!
Good luck everyone!

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

spose ill follow the herd as well

i had planned to do lots of walking but this blister on my foot is refusing to heal 3 weeks on, I guess I'll start some beginner bodyweight stuff I can do at home and work away at that for the next week or two

Skuxx

Going to get in on this aswell, I'll have to read the rules a few times to get up to speed so bare with me but I'm all for getting active and getting the beach body out from under its winter coat!

holdfast

sorry bluewolf, ok I am going for it aswell. Goal 5kg less, pass fitness test in the next two months. weighted myself and ready.

Have written measurements and taken pics that'll never see light of day;)
Good luck and hard work all

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

where the hell do you buy dressmakers tape anyway, not that im expecting wicked mad gainz or anything but it'd be interesting to keep track

Blacktie.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

where the hell do you buy dressmakers tape anyway, not that im expecting wicked mad gainz or anything but it'd be interesting to keep track

Tesco should have them.

jlm29

Or a sewing shop...

Skuxx

Took my measurements and more then happy to post here to get things going!

Neck - 38cm
Chest - 91cm
Bicep - 31cm
Wrist - 19cm
Waist - 81cm
Hips - 84cm
Top of legs - 55cm
Knee - 44cm
Calf - 36cm
Body weight - 76.5kg
Bodyfat - 17%

Are people posting photos as well as they go along?, or maybe a beginning and an end photo to compare!




How do these measurements sound, I did my best measuring them but if anything sounds completely off the wall I'll measure it again!! I don't think I have any off the wall features, I'm pretty proportional!!

Sangre

I'm doing this as well as it falls nicely with planned cut. Will throw up details later.

mikemac1

I'm in

Insect Overlord

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.

I'm probably going to fall away from this (or at least not follow it as strictly as I should ) but for now I'm going to say it is an awesome idea and I'm in. Measurements coming soon...

Insect Overlord

Neck - 39 cm
Chest - 102 cm
Bicep - 34cm (flexed)
Wrist - 18cm
Waist - 92cm (relaxed)
Hips - 88cm
Top of legs - 63 cm
Knee - 46 cm
Calf - 39 cm
Body weight - 88.1 kg
Bodyfat - ??? (Whatever it is, it's too damn high!)

I'm running a half marathon in six weeks so I'd say my weight will drop fairly quickly once I crack into training for that.

X13

Excited for this! I've never managed to stick to any type of healthy lifestyle before but I feel this challenge will help.