Sounds good. Current challengies:
Rem, Bill#1, Bill#2, Fayman, Gobbla
Don't forget Steve. That's 6.
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I'll put my ability to look like ass in a week against anyone. Mua ha ha ha!
Amateurs. I'm there already!
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
Oh, yeah. I'd propose a separate ladies' challenge. Not to say they're unequal or anything of the sort, just that body comp changes present a different set of challenges for men and for women.
And besides, everyone will vote overwhelmingly in favor of their shirtless pics...
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
I was already going to "training log" thread to put some pressure on myself, I guess this would really do it. (My knees are to big to look good in a dress)
Rem, Bill#1, Bill#2, Fayman, Gobbla, Steve (sorry), Bacardio
I've got nothing against the girls playing (sports bra\bikini top...got to show skin, but no need to bust out with the boobie tassels). In my heart of hearts I think it might be better for a separate but equal challenge for the girls though.
*two cents on*
1. We've got seven right now. Roland will eventually break down....eight. There will almost certainly be 2 more people after folks get another day or two back at work wasting their employers resources . Keeping it as a boys only party will make it easier to judge if we have the numbers...which we seem to.
2. There are probably some women that might be interested to join but don't want to post pictures of themselves mostly naked for the perverts of the world to spank off to OR just don't feel comfortable with it. Guys have no shame...I'll slap my hairy gut over my compression shorts and show the world. Gals seem to have a little more pressure\mental hangups. If it was on a female only (sub)forum or if the pictures\measurements were held by a trusted party (Leigh Peele?) it might be more encouraging to toss your hat in.
The competition aspect of it might be a little more driving for (most) men and thanks to the #'s, we don't have to deal with a support structure. The girls *might* do a little better knowing that people aren't judging them and are there solely to support or encourage them to make changes for the better. That's not to say that we couldn't have a slugfest w\ the men\women champion though...Tina....*two cents off*
I've got nothing against the girls playing (sports bra\bikini top...got to show skin, but no need to bust out with the boobie tassels). In my heart of hearts I think it might be better for a separate but equal challenge for the girls though.
who put you in charge? now SHUT UP!
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1. We've got seven right now. Roland will eventually break down....eight.
I'm so predictable?
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If it was on a female only (sub)forum or if the pictures\measurements were held by a trusted party (Leigh Peele?) it might be more encouraging to toss your hat in.
You misunderstood my email. I'M trustworthy, not Leigh. We don't even know her. What if she doesn't even exist? N. Carolina? I looked it up. Barely even a state... Those videos? She's like Max Headroom. Case closed.
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The girls *might* do a little better knowing that people aren't judging them and are there solely to support or encourage them to make changes for the better.
Wow, this is getting fun and exciting...and scary. Can't believe I (51 yr old guy with balding head) agreed to pose shirtless on a forum with my gut and man boobs. Oh well, this is making me determined to do something I've always said I was going to (get in shape). Let's have a most improved guy and most improved gal contest, with the gals showing their improvements off the best way they can, and let each of them decide what is best for them. There is already enough pressure on without forcing the gals to go topless. (Crap....second mistake I made, first me topless, now the gals don't have to be topless!).
I'm gonna be out of touch for several days, not back to the web until next Tuesday night. I started this game, let's just all post on the 7th with our pics and measurements, and see what happens come 7 Jul.
Gosh.....guess this is gonna be one heck of a six months! Good luck to all! And may the most determined guy or gal win.
Ray
__________________ "I'm growing older but not up. My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck. So let the winds of change blow over my head. I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead."
Anyone want to put $20-$50 per person on this? Even split between the top three it would make a nice incentive.
__________________ 'I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. ' ~Frank Sinatra
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher,
smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
You misunderstood my email. I'M trustworthy, not Leigh. We don't even know her. What if she doesn't even exist? N. Carolina? I looked it up. Barely even a state... Those videos? She's like Max Headroom. Case closed.
It's true. You can only have this much intelligence, wit and style if you are a A.I. British animation. Except I don't stutter and wont sell out to be a Coke soft drink sponsor.
But thanks Roland with friends like you who needs enemas?
Anyone want to put $20-$50 per person on this? Even split between the top three it would make a nice incentive.
I was thinking this also, Bill. But perhaps go for some kind of fitness related gift rather than straight $$$
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Hogan doesn't look bad. A little darker than any white man has any right to be, but still pretty buff.
How about everyone puts up cash but the winner has to use it for good (something fitness related...winner's choice) in stead of evil? Cash is just "easy" and won't leave people stuck with any particular thing.
I think you should be forced to spend it on something really evil after six months of clean living.
__________________ 'I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. ' ~Frank Sinatra
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher,
smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
Wow, this is getting fun and exciting...and scary. Can't believe I (51 yr old guy with balding head) agreed to pose shirtless on a forum with my gut and man boobs.
You ain't kiddin', Ray. Change the age to 41 and that describes me to a T.
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I'm not sold on the money thing.
1) Logistics problems: do we get someone to hold the funds in escrow? Who's going to handle the transfer? How do you collect from a deadbeat (if there happens to be one) over the Net? Or perhaps we just post our credit card numbers here?
2) This is very personal for me, but I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to the honor of the challenge. I want to give it my all for the sake of the fact that I said I'd participate, and not for the promise of a financial reward. I've found people can get kind of strange when there's money at stake. Just look at relatives dividing up an estate.
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
Just give me all the money and be done with it, RacerBill. You'll never see me again .
In all seriousness, I see where your coming from. That's why I thought something like 'the sole winner gets TNT' for example.
Just something tangible (besides all those riptz abz) to hold onto once it's finished.
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Sure, Neil, I'll send you my personal check (which, no surprise, has NA$CAR designs on it). Between the collection fees and the awful exchange rate, you'll probably be left with enough to buy a pack of gum.
BTW, from what you're saying -- does that mean you're in? Do it!
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
Alright, so what if we all sent $20 to JP and had him be the official "Keymaster" (if he's willing, of course)?
I've got ideas of even each sending giftcards, whether it be to Dick's, or (gasp!) GNC, or something fitness related, so the top 3 will have a nice collection to buy gear, supps, etc....
OR....we could get crazy and have a willing "Keymaster" take our $20 each and (through learning about us during this competition) buy the winner something personal with the prize money.
I won't pimp anyone out, but I know of a certain member here, and good friend, who would probably think it were pretty cool to do something like that.
Of course, these are all ideas from the guy who's been a member here for 3 years, yet NO ONE knows (with all of my 300 posts)!
I'm just glad to be a part of this, and back here more regularly!
BTW, from what you're saying -- does that mean you're in? Do it!
Bill, with my record for constancy I could end up looking like a real fool. Just imagine the other 9 of you reach your goals and I end up fatter than I started.
Not sure the world is ready for my before pics, but hey, you only live once and I suppose it will fit in with my current program.
I'm sure there will be people who have read my previous logs who don't think I can stick it ......so to prove them wrong (and myself)...... Where do I sign my life away.
IN
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Attrition will be one of the biggest factors if not THE factor. If we start with ten, I say 3 will finish (side betting allowed? ). After that it's anyone's game. The most obvious "transformation" will come via fat loss. Most of us are pretty fortunate to have a nice chunk to loose. There's plenty of time to go pretty conservative and still make huge gains.
If you guys wanted to go really crazy and keep things in house and simple we could give the money to JP and the "winner" could get a voucher for the 09 JP fitness summit (or a "fall 08 summit if such a thing would exist).
I say "we" wire the money to gobbla's (or someone's) paypal account and he holds it for us. You pay, you're in. No paying at the end. It's an entry fee.
Sounds like a plan Roland. Tony it's 10.08 GBP on today's exchange rate/13 euro. Not sure if paypal lets me send in $ format, I guess it will so $20 it is.
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1. Rem
2. Bill#1
3. Bill#2
4. Fayman
5. Gobbla
6. Steve
7. Bacardio
8. Neil
9. Roland
10. Northernwisco
10/10
After playing the "What's my paypal password?" game...we should set. I don't use it for much of anything anyway, so money should be secure. PM's sent w\ address.
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now SHUT UP!
. Just imagine the other 9 of you reach your goals and I end up fatter than I started
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