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Posted: 1/1/2017 4:14:20 PM EDT
This is the official 2017 body transformation competition thread. For posterity sake, we will begin officially on January 9th and end on June 1st for the short term contest. Long term will end on New Year's Eve. At the end of the contests we will vote on the contestants still participating.
Fairly simple entry rules: take a picture of your current body, post it in this thread along with your current weight and any other biometrics that you may have available or access to, and post your goals. I don't care if your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, or blow up like a tick on a hound dog. We're transforming our bodies, not necessarily for the best. 
ETA - we will figure out a prize for the winner for each contest. Either chocolate cake or a Pmag. Haven't decided. ETA2 - I'll be posting tonight for my entry. |
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Posted: 1/1/2017 7:34:44 PM EDT
[#1]
I'm in. Feeling dedicated- for now at least
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Posted: 1/1/2017 8:50:23 PM EDT
[#2]
I'm too lazy right now. You do it. That way you have to follow through.
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Posted: 1/1/2017 8:59:56 PM EDT
[#3]
most likely you can count me in. Doing a weight loss competition at work anyway.
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Posted: 1/1/2017 9:17:44 PM EDT
[#4]
lol
whoops meant to quote kaik I'd be in. Last year I didn't lose much fat but I added some muscle and most of my lifts went up. I'd love to lose 15-20 pounds of blubber. |
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Posted: 1/1/2017 9:45:02 PM EDT
[#5]
Can we either do two (short and long) or make it a long one? 6 months is my vote. Give us enough time to really make a transformation.
ETA: January 2016 6' 197lbs. Primary goal: Overall health (lower BP, lower cholesterol, etc.). Secondary goal: Less fat, more muscle. 
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Posted: 1/1/2017 10:53:20 PM EDT
[#6]
ETA this thread has been tacked, lets get it on. Here are some pics for those of you with a chubby fetish.
Weighed today 1-2-17 in at 229 pounds and just took the pics. 43 years old. Goal is to be sub 15% BF, verified by the BodPod.. Right now I am probably 22-23% BF. Program will be a periodization program similar to 5/3/1, but with a rep scheme of 8/5/2. Week one 3x8x70% 1RM (true 1RM max, not 90% 1RM like wendlers) Week two 3x5x80% 1RM Week three 3x2x90% 1RM plus of course assistance lifts. I want to do 2x a week HIIT, but who knows at this point if I will. Plan is to eat 2300-2500 cals a day with appropriate macros. With or without HIIT I would lean out good over the next 6 months with the lifting and hitting the calorie/macro goals most of the time. I would vote for a 6 month deal, but whatever you guys decide is cool with me.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/1/2017 10:59:59 PM EDT
[#7]
I'm down for 6 months. I stand a good chance of winning because I have no shame and would post after pictures with 20 more pounds of fat while everyone else would just drop out. That's my strategy anyways.
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Posted: 1/2/2017 2:19:35 AM EDT
[#8]
I'm down.
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Posted: 1/2/2017 2:50:20 AM EDT
[#9]
let's do it
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Posted: 1/2/2017 3:14:31 AM EDT
[#10]
It's time to get ready for Spring Break once again
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Posted: 1/2/2017 3:25:38 AM EDT
[#11]
Tag
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Posted: 1/2/2017 3:28:55 AM EDT
[#12]
What the hey, I'm in. Just talked to a trainer at my gym, signing up for regular sessions. If HE can't get effort out of me, the extra cash sure will. LOL
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Posted: 1/2/2017 1:36:28 PM EDT
[#13]
I don't want to start cutting yet though
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Posted: 1/2/2017 7:15:14 PM EDT
[#14]
Post up pics and stats let's go!!
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Posted: 1/2/2017 8:35:41 PM EDT
[#15]
In for 6 months .. with proof pics to follow
more for weight loss, general fitness that muscle/bulk ** edit 46 yo , 5'7" , married with wife, 10yo, 15yo daughters , working at 911/Police/Fire dispatch so chained to phones/computers for 40-60 hours a week. 2012 went from 236>181 for a 6 month work "biggest loser" with drastic reduction in soda, beer, crap food, MFP daily tracking and 1000 miles on my bike, walking, some "jogging", everything was well for about 2 years and then I started slipping...SO here we go again.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 10:46:47 PM EDT
[#16]
I'm having trouble posting pictures. Photobucket isn't working for me. I just downloaded the Imgur app and when I go to copy the URL it comes up blank. Any suggestions?
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Posted: 1/2/2017 11:20:27 PM EDT
[#17]
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I'm having trouble posting pictures. Photobucket isn't working for me. I just downloaded the Imgur app and when I go to copy the URL it comes up blank. Any suggestions? Not sure… A new team member feature is hosting a pic it is easy and works quite well. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 11:48:30 PM EDT
[#18]
I can always use an incentive to fight the fat.
Placeholder tag. OK, here's swallowing my pride. 
Stats from a weigh in at the rec center last week. Ignore the target body fat percentage on the paper. That was the rec center's goal for people. 
Always been told I was 5' 10" tall. Current doctor's office says I'm 5' 9.5", so I'm erring on the side of caution here. My personal goals: Tone up. Bring my body fat percentage down towards 15% while increasing muscle mass, maintaining overall weight around 165 lbs. This will mean swapping out about 7 lbs of fat for 6-7 lbs of muscle. My current plan: 90+ minutes of strength training per week. 3+ hours cardio per week. Eliminate daily soda consumption at work. Eat 3+ protein-based breakfasts each week. I'm really getting to like eggs. Challenges: 1. I don't have very good knees anymore. High school injuries have come back to haunt me and I have less meniscus in my knees now. Cardio now is low-impact, such as using an elliptical or going out cycling in the warmer months. 2. I've had impingement issues with my right shoulder. Had to stop using weights for nearly a year to get the inflammation to go down enough for full use of my right arm again. I'm willing to update my goals and plan, but feel good with this as a baseline to start from. |
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Posted: 1/3/2017 12:00:05 AM EDT
[#19]
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I can always use an incentive to fight the fat. Placeholder tag. You fight the fat by adding muscle (in large part), come over and lets get you going! I work out in my folks basement, 3 min from my house. The compound barbell movements are the best bang for your buck, I am more than happy to show you how. |
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Posted: 1/3/2017 12:30:03 AM EDT
[#20]
Tag.
I've got 30 pounds more to go. |
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Posted: 1/4/2017 1:21:15 PM EDT
[#21]
Here are my fat body pics
5ft 9in 190lbs 42 years old I'm starting to lift in an attempt to gain some muscle and lose my gut I have a muscle building/light cardio routine from bodybuilding.com that I am going to follow, but nutrition is going to be tricky since I'm on a small camp overseas and the food sucks but I've made a crack deal with a local to get me a hot plate and I've found a supermarket where I can buy frozen chicken breast....hopefully I don't loose weight due to food poisoning....lol Looking at ModernDayIsraelite's pics makes me believe that I may have I found my long lost hairier older brother...lol   
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Posted: 1/4/2017 5:26:01 PM EDT
[#22]
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Looking at ModernDayIsraelite's pics makes me believe that I may have I found my long lost hairier older brother...lol Welcome home my chubby less hairy brother! (from one chubby brother to another) |
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Posted: 1/4/2017 9:34:16 PM EDT
[#23]
Pictures added up top. Honestly, pictures don't do justice. I have a pretty round gut and chicken legs to hold it up
 . Here's to hoping that all changes.
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Posted: 1/4/2017 11:52:30 PM EDT
[#24]
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Pictures added up top. Honestly, pictures don't do justice. I have a pretty round gut and chicken legs to hold it up . Here's to hoping that all changes.Needs MOAR body hair!!11 |
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Posted: 1/5/2017 8:33:12 PM EDT
[#25]
Big fat fatty fatso pics to make you all feel better. That's 6 feet and 236 pounds of Presbyterian Freemason glory.
If you need eye bleach I understand. My plan is 3 days of weights and aerobics, with two days of swimming class. Swimming is usually about a mile per day. Eating less sugar fat and carbs and drinking less. More veggies and meat. I know everyone loves keto, but it's not a good fit for me. I want to get close to 200. I don't know my BMI, or I'd set a goal there. In for 12 months. 
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Posted: 1/5/2017 10:03:56 PM EDT
[#26]
I'm in for the long haul. I'll get pics up soon.
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Posted: 1/7/2017 3:36:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/7/2017 3:36:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/8/2017 12:16:13 AM EDT
[#29]
Placeholder tag. Gotta do better than last year's contest: dead last.
You can see my entry here: Last Year Results. I dropped 30 lbs between January and May (as pictured), and then dropped another 35 lbs between May and October. My charts, amusingly, are directly linked to my Google doc, so actually show the full picture even though I didn't update the post. ETA: Weighed in today, 1/8, at 205.2. I'm expecting that once holiday water weight finishes coming off, I'll be closer to 200, at which point I'll start tracking closer.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 4:37:35 PM EDT
[#30]
Based on last year, I'm also going to suggest allowing entries for at least one, possibly two more weeks. We had a number of people stumble in late, having not known about it.
On that note, if entries stay open, I (or someone else, don't really care) could post an advertisement thread in GD. |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 7:48:34 PM EDT
[#31]
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Based on last year, I'm also going to suggest allowing entries for at least one, possibly two more weeks. We had a number of people stumble in late, having not known about it. On that note, if entries stay open, I (or someone else, don't really care) could post an advertisement thread in GD. Yea, that's fine. Go for it @Zirak We'll extend the entry to Feb 1, just arbitrary date. |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 9:39:54 PM EDT
[#32]
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Yea, that's fine. Go for it @Zirak We'll extend the entry to Feb 1, just arbitrary date. GD thread: Linky |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 9:47:59 PM EDT
[#33]
I'm a fat, disgusting bastard and I need to lose at least 50 pounds. We'll see how this goes. |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 9:59:10 PM EDT
[#34]
You are all guilty!!
BEST OF LUCK GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 10:04:47 PM EDT
[#36]
I'll be in for the year. I'll take pics of fat body and scale in the morning, since that's when I weigh myself.
Lost 40 last year by the 4th of July and have gained 20 back, since
Here we go: 6'3", 296.8 lbs No specific goal, just want to get as low as I am able and get stronger.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/8/2017 10:28:31 PM EDT
[#37]
Fuck it. I'm in.
Metrics: 5-11', 271.6lbs 26 years old Goal weight: 180 Planned workouts: Everyday. Mix of weights and cardio. Also hiking, shooting drills, etc as it comes. Changes to habits: Cutting soda and junk food. Sticking to water, and healthy meals. Starting meal planning and prep. Using MFP to track meals and goals/metrics. Also got a Fitbit for Christmas, so going to try that out. I started to get back into shape last year, but lack of support and drive led to me slipping. I'm counting on ARFCOM to help keep me going. Current pics:  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/9/2017 12:07:28 AM EDT
[#38]
Welcome new chubby buddies let's do this!
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Posted: 1/9/2017 9:53:24 AM EDT
[#39]
I'm in. Start at a new gym today. Current stats 6'0" 205lbs down from 228 in September. Goal of hitting 185.
My goal is to get back to where I was before 2 shoulder surgeries and a knee surgery. 
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Posted: 1/9/2017 11:09:50 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/9/2017 12:38:31 PM EDT
[#41]
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I'm in. Start at a new gym today. Current stats 6'0" 205lbs down from 228 in September. Goal of hitting 185. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/349595/20170109-083950-122425.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/349595/20170109-084202-122426.jpg My goal is to get back to where I was before 2 shoulder surgeries and a knee surgery. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/349595/471ff17f7a8e43c8affcb8e940156dd1-610xh-122427.jpg You are about where I am now. But I want to go from 219 to 195. |
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Posted: 1/9/2017 5:57:58 PM EDT
[#42]
I'm in....
6'1" 228 #'s 
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Posted: 1/9/2017 9:10:55 PM EDT
[#43]
I'm in, my goal is gaining weight and building muscle. Hopefully a lot. I'm 6' 1" and 125pounds. My current goals is 140-150. I'll see how I look when I get in that range and decide on a final end weight. I don't know how to post a picture so here's and imgur link.
http://imgur.com/HKxQb6m |
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Posted: 1/10/2017 12:27:57 AM EDT
[#44]
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I'm in, my goal is gaining weight and building muscle. Hopefully a lot. I'm 6' 1" and 125pounds. My current goals is 140-150. I'll see how I look when I get in that range and decide on a final end weight. I don't know how to post a picture so here's and imgur link. http://imgur.com/HKxQb6m 
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Posted: 1/12/2017 6:59:08 PM EDT
[#45]
Started at 229, today I was 226. Down 3 in about 10 days or so. That is a good pace for what I am wanting to do. Pulled a notch in on my lifting belt.
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Posted: 1/12/2017 7:32:47 PM EDT
[#46]
Been stuck in hospital for 2 days it's messing my diet all up. The food here is such shit.
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Posted: 1/12/2017 8:05:26 PM EDT
[#47]
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Been stuck in hospital for 2 days it's messing my diet all up. The food here is such shit. Everything ok? |
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Posted: 1/12/2017 9:29:39 PM EDT
[#48]
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Everything ok? Yeah. Wife had a baby. |
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Posted: 1/12/2017 9:41:59 PM EDT
[#49]
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Yeah. Wife had a baby. Congratulations, sir! |
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Posted: 1/12/2017 10:48:56 PM EDT
[#50]
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Yeah. Wife had a baby. 
Get some food delivered? |
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