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Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/05, 11:57 PM Here are the official rules of the AAFC (All Around Fitness Challenge): Each competitor will have to have the actual stats to me no later than Sunday, January 11, 2009. All statistics will be confidential and seen by me only. Only actual gains/losses etc will be posted on the challenge thread for everyone to see their progress. Or we can keep that confidential as well if you choose it to be so. Everyone will be required to keep a daily or weekly log of their progress and diet during the challenge. This will be essential for others in the competition to see what is actually being done and utilized to help in the challenge as well as useful information for other members of the community to benefit from. There will be tTwo Categories to compete in, Weight Loss & Strength Gain since no one signed up for the Lean Mass Challenge. You can choose to do one category or both. The Categories and required information for each is listed below. Weight Loss Challenge: Stats due no later than Sunday, January 11, 2009 In the weight loss challenge, you will be required to report the following to me on a weekly basis: Weight Neck Shoulders Chest Back Waist Right Bicep Left Bicep Hips Left Thigh Right Thigh Left Calf Right Calf Below are some proven examples and results from last year?s WSCC Challenge as a guide to help you if you choose. Plus there is a wealth of information here on the FT Boards. WSCC Food Plan Link: http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/pro/Message.jsp?f_ix=0&t_ix=9034 WSCC 2008 Workout Routine For Weight Loss: http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/pro/Message.jsp?f_ix=0&t_ix=9806 Strength Gain Challenge: Stats due no later than Sunday, January 11, 2009 In the Strength Gain Challenge you will be monitored and tracked by each of the exercises below. You can choose to challenge in one exercise or all of them. The exercises for this competition are: Squat Deadlift Bench Please turn in your starting lift as of Sunday, January 11th and will be turning in your lifting stats every two weeks in this challenge. You can also choose to turn in all of your measurements like the Weight Loss Challenge if you would like me to track them. Okay, Let The Questions begin! And I will send a reminder out for all of your stats to be turned in again on Friday. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! LET?s Get Ready to RUMBLE!!!!?.lol :love::love::love::dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell::love: -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/06, 01:35 AM Just a heads up but in Powerlifting you don't make new PR's (Personal Records) every week or 2 weeks but we can and will post what our current PR's are even if they are still the same as the prior report. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/06, 01:43 PM I know that, I just want at least a bi-weekly reporting and to see where you are at, what you are doing..etc. :) -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/07, 12:17 PM Oh and you can either send your stats here or to my email address bettia@live.com Looking forward to hearing from you all! -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2009/01/07, 12:50 PM Welll....I can do the fat loss challenge, since I am cutting now anyhow, but my trainer says I can't do the strength challenge at the same time :( -------------- A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties; he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres and infallibly prevails at last. Lord Chesterfield
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/07, 05:42 PM Okay the weight loss challenge it is Amy, send me your info.. -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
dan_into Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/11/12	2009/01/08, 10:45 AM Okay so is the strength gain calculated according to max in a single lift, or heavy reps? -------------- -always wanting more often gets in the way of living for anything at all-
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2009/01/08, 11:38 AM Well if we have to send our stats to Bettia, I'm not sure I want to do it! hehehe :laugh:
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/08, 08:06 PM Hey now Adam!!! It's not like I haven't seen your stats before...hehehe...lol. It will be measured by your max dan. :) -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
Wilburburns Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/06/12	2009/01/09, 10:57 AM Bettia, Is the Strength Gain Challenge open to a weak novice who is still making pretty fast gains. Also, Can you give me a link or image which shows exactly where you want the measurements for the Weight Loss Challenge. I'm not really trying to lose weight, but I am trying to get stronger and more "lean". Cliff Cliff
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/09, 06:05 PM Starting Lifts Squat 285 1RM Deadlift 355 1RM Bench 260x2 My next Bench PR will be only a 1RM For those that will ask RM = Rep Max -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/09, 08:52 PM Thanks SFGiant. Cliff the Strength Gain Challenge is for anyone, even a novice, I am doing it myself, I think. I will look up and see if I can get a visual aid to help assist you in measurements or if anyone knows a good link, please post it. -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/09, 10:31 PM ============ Quoting from sean72: I finally got back up to 225 on the bench (smith machine) for 3 I figure its at least good for 225 for 1 on a free weight bench. I used to be able to do 250 for one so im slowly regaining my stregth I used to have. all I have to do is get back down to 152 like I was when I was doing 250 for 1. ============= Smith and all machines don't count must be free weight. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/09, 11:06 PM ============ Quoting from sean72: Does the fact my feet dont touch the floor when I bench count for anything :laugh: ============= If your feet don't touch the floor then your not benching IMO because the use of the legs is your drive to help push through the lift. Go ahead and count your machine lifts but make sure ravenbeauty knows it's a machine and what machine. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
Pensfan Posts: 484 Joined: 2008/03/14	2009/01/10, 01:11 AM so its just the joints in your legs?
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2009/01/10, 09:07 AM RB - do we need to do a seperate log in the forums, as opposed to our ft log? I can never remember if everyone can see the flogs or if only pro members have access? -------------- So what? Im still a rockstar, Ive got my rock moves..... www.physicalfitnet.com/amy4training
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/10, 02:22 PM ============ Quoting from asimmer: RB - do we need to do a seperate log in the forums, as opposed to our ft log? I can never remember if everyone can see the flogs or if only pro members have access? ============= Only Pro Members can as for this is this 1st time form me here hear about one of those. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/10, 03:35 PM Amy - Newbies can actually read the pro logs so you can keep yours in there, for the regular Ft members (non-pro) lets have them post a log in the forum, probably under this forum and mark it "AAFC Challenge Log (Name)". EVERYONE STATS ARE DUE TO ME BY TOMORROW MIDNIGHT!!! GOOD LUCK Those who have turned in thus far: SFGIANT ASIMMER Let's get rolling and Amy can you please thumbtack this and the stats log for me please. Thanks! -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/10, 04:00 PM My log is in the Powerlifting Forum. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/11, 03:54 PM Thanks Giant. Everyone, don't forget to turn in your stats, the official challenge begins tomorrow!!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
Wilburburns Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/06/12	2009/01/11, 09:39 PM OK, Here is my starting points... For Bench and Squats a current full workout is sets reps # Squats: 3x5x145 - Today Flat Bench : 3x5x110 - Last Tuesday For Deadlift, I do a single workset of 5 reps 195# Last Tuesday Sadly, My Presses are slow to progress, and Today's DL was not good, but This challenge should help motivate me even more. Recently, my Squats have been moving fairly well. I hope this continues. I'm not really trying to lose weight, but I do still want to keep my measurements just for knowledge. I haven't actually taken them yet though. I'm currently keeping a log over at exrx.net and using fitsync.com , which is connected to my facebook account. But, if necessary, I will try and keep a weekly update for these three lifts here also. Cliff
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/12, 01:09 AM Cliff that will suffice for here. Good luck! -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
Wilburburns Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/06/12	2009/01/12, 10:46 AM So, What's the final tally of participants?? Cliff
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2009/01/12, 12:24 PM lol 4 I think.
dan_into Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/11/12	2009/01/12, 01:54 PM Today I deadlifted 310 -------------- -always wanting more often gets in the way of living for anything at all-
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2009/01/12, 02:00 PM Nice. Are you in the challenge? -------------- So what? Im still a rockstar, Ive got my rock moves..... Sweet potatoes are proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy :) www.physicalfitnet.com/amy4training
dan_into Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/11/12	2009/01/12, 02:16 PM yes, put me in for strength gain -------------- -always wanting more often gets in the way of living for anything at all-
Wilburburns Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/06/12	2009/01/12, 03:07 PM Only 4 (Now 5 with dan_into) , that sucks... Cliff
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/12, 11:57 PM Here is the final tally: Weight Loss Challenge: Asimmer Tollman Jem2872 FreedomFound Atiger Ravenbeauty Strength Gain Challenge: SFGiantMVP Dan_Into Cliff Ravenbeauty ( I thought I would give you guys a run for your weights...lol) So that is 9 competitors total!! I still need some stats!!! Get em in. :) -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2009/01/13, 08:00 AM Sweet! more than we thought!!! Welcome everyone and BRING IT ON!!!!!! -------------- So what? Im still a rockstar, Ive got my rock moves..... Sweet potatoes are proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy :) www.physicalfitnet.com/amy4training
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/13, 11:02 AM Also in case anyone is interested. Before and After shots are a huge motivator....so take some if you can. :big_smile: -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/13, 11:14 PM Okay one more important piece of info I need for those of you who are in the Weight Loss Challenge. I need each of you to post your weight you want to lose by the end of the challenge. For instance I am aiming at 30 lbs weight loss. If I meet that challenge I get to HUG MYSELF!!! hehe.... Okay please post, thanks! -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
jem2872 Posts: 5 Joined: 2008/12/27	2009/01/13, 11:29 PM My goal for the weight loss challenge is to lose 30 lbs.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/14, 01:31 AM ============ Quoting from SFGiantsMVP: ============= SFGiant, you do know that you can access the Training Logs of the Pro members, right? It is just a read only for you though. Let me know if you need to know how to get to them. Thanks! -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
Tolman24 Posts: 10 Joined: 2008/12/03	2009/01/14, 12:21 PM ============ Quoting from ravenbeauty: Okay one more important piece of info I need for those of you who are in the Weight Loss Challenge. I need each of you to post your weight you want to lose by the end of the challenge. For instance I am aiming at 30 lbs weight loss. If I meet that challenge I get to HUG MYSELF!!! hehe.... Okay please post, thanks! ============= My goal is to drop 25lbs by end of challenge. I shoot for 2 lbs per week. Total goal is 45 lbs by summer.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/14, 08:32 PM Thanks Tolman I will mark that down. :) -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/14, 10:39 PM Okay everyone has their stats in!! Hope all is going well..and let me know if you have any questions. -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/15, 02:01 PM No stats this week as I took an off week this week. -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 285 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
dan_into Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/11/12	2009/01/15, 02:10 PM my flat bench starting weight is 245 -------------- -contentment is found when you are neither running from the past or chasing the future-
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/15, 02:12 PM What are your goals to hit by the end of the competition Dan? -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
dan_into Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/11/12	2009/01/16, 02:34 PM I'd like to be over 300 on my bench and 400 on my deadlift and squat -------------- -contentment is found when you are neither running from the past or chasing the future-
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/22, 06:30 PM Squatted 290 today -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 290 Deadlift 355 Bench 260x2
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2009/01/23, 11:13 AM Nice one SFGiant! How is everyone else doing? -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2009/01/23, 11:41 AM Body comp and posing tomorrow...then we will know how I am doing:) -------------- The bravest are the tenderest. The loving are the daring. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow www.physicalfitnet.com/amy4training
dan_into Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/11/12	2009/01/23, 04:26 PM New personal best deadlift of 335 today that's a 20 lbs increase over two weeks ago. Squat is at 310 -------------- -contentment is found when you are neither running from the past or chasing the future-
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/23, 05:47 PM ============ Quoting from ravenbeauty: Nice one SFGiant! How is everyone else doing? ============= Good, I benched 275 today! -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 290 Deadlift 355 Bench 275
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/01/24, 11:00 PM It's not Monday but I won't train til Tuesday<--(80's Band LOL). Starting Lifts Squat 285 1RM Deadlift 355 1RM Bench 260x2<-----(Please correct this to 265 1RM) ----------------- Current Totals Deadlift 355 1RM Squat 290 1RM Bench 275 1RM -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1609 Squat 290 Deadlift 355 Bench 275
dan_into Posts: 69 Joined: 2008/11/12	2009/01/29, 10:42 AM Today I did squats: 2 X reps @ 315 lbs up 5 lbs from single rep max a week ago -------------- -contentment is found when you are neither running from the past or chasing the future-
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/02/18, 12:58 AM Squat 290 Deadlift 365 Bench 275 -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! My Log http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1631 Knockum Down & Keepum Down! Training @ Wild Iron Squat 305 Deadlift 365 Bench 275
SFGiantsMVP Posts: 1,533 Joined: 2005/12/04	2009/02/19, 05:42 PM Correction Squat 305 Deadlift 365 Bench 275 -------------- Knock-Um Down & Keep-Um Down! My Log http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=15&t_ix=1631 Knockum Down & Keepum Down! Training @ Wild Iron Squat 305 Deadlift 365 Bench 275

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