Hey Tubby! Up for a challenge?

[poak]

Might do some crossfit stuff. If you haven't looked at that stuff, do it. That stuff is intense, and the P90X seems to be similar.

Yeah, a buddy of mine is pretty heavily into CrossFit, and he loves it. Seems to be similar to P90X in using a lot of body weight exercises like push ups, pull ups, and dips and in that it has variety (CrossFit moreso than P90X obviously).

For anybody in the Nashville area who is interested, this is wear my buddy works out:

CrossFit CFT

They also post WODs, so if you've got some spare room in your garage you can build your own gym and train at home.

[Guest tlondon]

I am in. I am 5'8" and right at 240. I was at 280 about a year ago and lost about 60 pounds but have since put back on about 20 so its time to start again.

[Guest db99wj]

This from the guy that runs cross country.

. We walked then ran a 1.3 mile hill course at Shelby Farms yesterday, it was killer! The kids were hurt'n!

[Guest Arko]

. We walked then ran a 1.3 mile hill course at Shelby Farms yesterday, it was killer! The kids were hurt'n!

I ran a half mile on the rubber track at the Y today...does THAT count?

[Guest db99wj]

I ran a half mile on the rubber track at the Y today...does THAT count?

Damn right, better than sitting on the couch for a half hour....

[Guest Arko]

Ok, we have a bunch of people on board, so let's summarize where we're at:

This is a 12 week transformational and weight loss challenge.

There are two ways to participate:

1) Weight loss lost by percentage of total weight. This is the best way for those not wishing to post pictures to compete.

2) Overall appearance of transformation. Before and after pictures to be posted at end of contest, with winner to be voted on by TGO members. Pertinent stats can also be posted with the photos. Progress reports can be posted any time if you wish.

"Official" start date is Sept 1.

This challenge is for motivation and support of the participants, but if anyone wants to offer a prize, that would be great too.

[Guest mustangdave]

I will continue my current routine....20-25 minutes of stretching and calistendics...3 sets of pull ups...3 sets of dips...20-24 lengths of the lap pool and 15 minutes in the dry HEAT sauna...

[Guest db99wj]

Ya'll are going to be pissed Labor day when peoples around you are eating burgers, hot dogs, rigs, tater salad, washing that all down with a ice cold beer...

Just saying

[Guest Arko]

Ya'll are going to be pissed Labor day when peoples around you are eating burgers, hot dogs, rigs, tater salad, washing that all down with a ice cold beer...

Just saying

I'm not approaching it as a "diet" really, so I'LL be fine. I've been eliminating all the really bad stuff anyway, and if I have to put in some gym time for a burger I'll do it. If I try to be so strict I feel denied, I might be inclined to say screw the whole thing. If I sin, I'll put in extra time sweating and move on.

You can have my serving of salmonella sunshine salad!

[Guest db99wj]

I'm not approaching it as a "diet" really, so I'LL be fine. I've been eliminating all the really bad stuff anyway, and if I have to put in some gym time for a burger I'll do it. If I try to be so strict I feel denied, I might be inclined to say screw the whole thing. If I sin, I'll put in extra time sweating and move on.

You can have my serving of salmonella sunshine salad!

Fair enough. My best friend is a runner as well, he has figured that he can eat and drink up to certain amount of beers during the week, but he has to get in 20 miles!! So he runs so he can drink...he drinks so he runs...

I do that as well, I try to eat healthy as much as possible, but I am not going to do without something I like, so if I splurge, I work out more. However, for the most part, when I lost my weight, I didn't splurge much. If I ate something, no drinking, if I drank something, no bad food....most of the time. By the way, I am 5'9" and was at 185, I am down to 160-165 right now and have maintained that for the last 3 months.

[Guest slothful1]

I'm 6'0" and currently ~375 lb., down from 408 in January, but leveled off & have started creeping back up, so this might be a good motivator.

[Guest mustangdave]

Fair enough. My best friend is a runner as well, he has figured that he can eat and drink up to certain amount of beers during the week, but he has to get in 20 miles!! So he runs so he can drink...he drinks so he runs...

I do that as well, I try to eat healthy as much as possible, but I am not going to do without something I like, so if I splurge, I work out more. However, for the most part, when I lost my weight, I didn't splurge much. If I ate something, no drinking, if I drank something, no bad food....most of the time. By the way, I am 5'9" and was at 185, I am down to 160-165 right now and have maintained that for the last 3 months.

Good points...I use to be like your buddy when I was in the Navy...got out and went to pot... ballooned up to 280...currently using my NAVY PT routine as a guide....I'm in the 245 range now...

[Guest Bluemax]

Guys,,

Not sure about the pics but count me in. This may be the motivation I've been looking for. Add anoother 350 to the pile, I'll post an actual wt on the 1st. Grood idea about doing this on a percentage basis. Let's get our game faces on !!

[brooksjr]

Yall are going to start before Labor Day weekend? Ya'll are crazy, you need to start that Tuesday September 8th so you can have the last weekend of summer to get your grub on! Num num num num.

the same could be said for Halloween candy, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years drinks, Valentines day candy, St. Patricks Day drinks, Memorial day, July 4th and then we're back to Labor day. i say we forget the whole thing.

NO MORE EXCUSES!!!

[Daniel]

Agreed. Their will always be a reason not to do it.

[Guest Arko]

Holy crap. You want motivation? Take you before picture in just a pair of shorts. Dear god, the horror. You see things you don't notice even in the mirror.

Now excuse me...must go puke, then workout...

[bukowski548]

Now excuse me...must go puke, then workout...

Oh no you don't!!! Purging is cheating!

buk

[Guest Arko]

Oh no you don't!!! Purging is cheating!

buk

Guess I better tuck those pics away for awhile then!

[Guest sgtrutledge]

Any updates yet I weighed in today at 349...10 down since 8-25-09. Coming off quick but I know I will level off soon.

[brooksjr]

i haven't even started yet.

[Daniel]

Starting on the first

[Guest eyebedam]

Any prize donation as of yet? I'm thinking if we all lose weight the winner will need new clothes the most so maybe some 5.11 pants or headshot shirts would be a good prize?

[brooksjr]

Any prize donation as of yet? I'm thinking if we all lose weight the winner will need new clothes the most so maybe some 5.11 pants or headshot shirts would be a good prize?

how about everyone involved agrees to pay the "winner" $5. could be by paypal or cash by mail. that doesn't cost anyone much but the winner could end up with a nice little chunk.

[Guest Arko]

how about everyone involved agrees to pay the "winner" $5. could be by paypal or cash by mail. that doesn't cost anyone much but the winner could end up with a nice little chunk.

I'm ok with that if everyone else is. Voluntary, of course.

No other mentions of prize donation thus far.

I took my pics Friday, and my weight s (uggh) 375 again.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Its a good thing I like to drink water. Poured out sodas this morning. Remember the Indian with the trash at his feet? It was like that.

My bologna has a first name, its s-a-l-a-d.