PH Transformation Thread 2012 - Chat

[Hoofy]

Ordinary_Chap said:

Hoofy said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Hoofy said:

Bugger. I had better start training.

Slacker

I'll just pedal for 48 hours. No problems!

That would work, Jade Goody style! (for those that remember her marathon even and she started training 3 days before the 24 mile run lol!)

So I'm saying you're like Jade Goody but don't wear dresses....

Well, you're welcome to play out that fantasy in your mind. Just don't knock on my door and expect to come in for coffee or bumsex.

[Ordinary_Chap]

Hoofy said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Hoofy said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Hoofy said:

Bugger. I had better start training.

Slacker

I'll just pedal for 48 hours. No problems!

That would work, Jade Goody style! (for those that remember her marathon even and she started training 3 days before the 24 mile run lol!)

So I'm saying you're like Jade Goody but don't wear dresses....

Well, you're welcome to play out that fantasy in your mind. Just don't knock on my door and expect to come in for coffee or bumsex.

Disappointing......

[didelydoo]

Logging everything is quite important I think- excellent gauge of progress. I've got a detailed log of every session I've done in the last 2 and a bit years on another site (Sugden Barbell). Good to look back and see how you've improved, also to see trends in what works and what doesn't.

[Hoofy]

Ordinary_Chap said:

Hoofy said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Hoofy said:

Ordinary_Chap said:

Hoofy said:

Bugger. I had better start training.

Slacker

I'll just pedal for 48 hours. No problems!

That would work, Jade Goody style! (for those that remember her marathon even and she started training 3 days before the 24 mile run lol!)

So I'm saying you're like Jade Goody but don't wear dresses....

Well, you're welcome to play out that fantasy in your mind. Just don't knock on my door and expect to come in for coffee or bumsex.

Disappointing......

Just don't do your sad puppy eyes at me like you did last night or I might cave in again.

[Hoofy]

didelydoo said:

Logging everything is quite important I think- excellent gauge of progress. I've got a detailed log of every session I've done in the last 2 and a bit years on another site (Sugden Barbell). Good to look back and see how you've improved, also to see trends in what works and what doesn't.

That reminds me. Around January when I was slowly healing from buggering my shoulder, the shoulder press machine was set at "7" and that was touch and go. Last week, I managed "11". This week, I thought I'd push my luck... managed "13"! (Before any of you say it, I do db shoulder press mostly but wanted to see how much I could manage with the machine.)

[Ordinary_Chap]

Hoofy said:

didelydoo said:

Logging everything is quite important I think- excellent gauge of progress. I've got a detailed log of every session I've done in the last 2 and a bit years on another site (Sugden Barbell). Good to look back and see how you've improved, also to see trends in what works and what doesn't.

That reminds me. Around January when I was slowly healing from buggering my shoulder, the shoulder press machine was set at "7" and that was touch and go. Last week, I managed "11". This week, I thought I'd push my luck... managed "13"! (Before any of you say it, I do db shoulder press mostly but wanted to see how much I could manage with the machine.)

The MACHINE? THE MACHINE???

GET OUT!

This is a machine free zone you lightweight!

[Hoofy]

Ordinary_Chap said:

The MACHINE? THE MACHINE???

GET OUT!

This is a machine free zone you lightweight!

I wanted to test how far I could go. You monsters can probably do 1,500kg on the machine but I'm pleased with my "13". I never thought I'd manage it.

[Smitters]

Been a while, but despite not posting, I have been doing, so to speak. Only a few days to go now I believe. Looking forward top the "end" shots to see who is where. I'll make no bones, my results are a mixed bag, but the more important aspects have been met or exceeded, so I'm a happy chappy, even if I don't win (this time...)!

[theshrew]

No point in putting mine on ive gone a little backwards lost some muscle n put a bit of chub on :-( Nothing i didnt expect tbh with not being able to train very often.

Only a couple of weeks now and i will back on it. Just trying to work out what im going to do. I want a program thats layed out so i no exactly what i have to do.

Last night was looking more into the Kris Gethin program but i stumbled over a different program he does for bulking the DTP which is only 4 weeks long. Ive not been bothered about bulking before but since this is only 4 weeks its really tempting to try it. Then go for the 12 week program when thats finnished.

Any thoughts ?

[LordGrover]

I've done next to feckall.

Early on in this challenge I had the excuse of the hernia and subsequent repair but since then I've gorged on crap and drunk far too much alcohol. To put the tin hat on it, I've also been pretty much AWOL from the gym too.

I'll be making a proper effort from 1 September to try and shed a few KGs before BTaP which is 10 November.
10 week transformation; here we come!

[Asterix]

theshrew said:

No point in putting mine on ive gone a little backwards lost some muscle n put a bit of chub on :-( Nothing i didnt expect tbh with not being able to train very often.

Only a couple of weeks now and i will back on it. Just trying to work out what im going to do. I want a program thats layed out so i no exactly what i have to do.

Last night was looking more into the Kris Gethin program but i stumbled over a different program he does for bulking the DTP which is only 4 weeks long. Ive not been bothered about bulking before but since this is only 4 weeks its really tempting to try it. Then go for the 12 week program when thats finnished.

Any thoughts ?

My main reason for going for the 12 week program was to establish a base line. What I mean is to get into as good shape as possible and then manage a slow clean bulk, and general clean(er) lifestyle from there.

I've found that its far easier for me to manage my body once I've had something I'm happy with.

[Hoofy]

LordGrover said:

I've done next to feckall.

Early on in this challenge I had the excuse of the hernia and subsequent repair but since then I've gorged on crap and drunk far too much alcohol. To put the tin hat on it, I've also been pretty much AWOL from the gym too.

I'll be making a proper effort from 1 September to try and shed a few KGs before BTaP which is 10 November.
10 week transformation; here we come!

That's a shame. Even if you had followed some kind of eating regimen, you'd be in a much better position than when you started out.

[Ordinary_Chap]

LordGrover said:

I've done next to feckall.

Early on in this challenge I had the excuse of the hernia and subsequent repair but since then I've gorged on crap and drunk far too much alcohol. To put the tin hat on it, I've also been pretty much AWOL from the gym too.

I'll be making a proper effort from 1 September to try and shed a few KGs before BTaP which is 10 November.
10 week transformation; here we come!

Slacker!

Has your car arrived yet? (I want pics!)

I think you've got a reasonable excuse and the truth is I'm sure the extra time is good for the hernia to recover with!

[deadmau5]

I've been on track for more of less the whole duration of the challenge apart from a couple of holidays. I certainly won't win the competition but I'm happy with my progress

[Hoofy]

Ditto. This thread has made me think more about sports performance and the human body. It's also helped redefine my interests in life and business somewhat.

[Ordinary_Chap]

Hoofy said:

It's also helped redefine my interests in life and business somewhat.

Serious question, why is that buddy?

[Smitters]

Ditto to the above - this last six moths has had a serious impact on my life. I bit off more than I could chew, but I made the essentials stick so I'm looking forward to the next six months (there's a winter contest, right?) where I can be a little more focussed.

[Ordinary_Chap]

Smitters said:

Ditto to the above - this last six moths has had a serious impact on my life. I bit off more than I could chew, but I made the essentials stick so I'm looking forward to the next six months (there's a winter contest, right?) where I can be a little more focussed.

I'm glad its been a positive experience! There will be a winter challenge if we have enough people who want to continue these challenges!

Lee

[Smitters]

Ordinary_Chap said:

I'm glad its been a positive experience! There will be a winter challenge if we have enough people who want to continue these challenges!

Lee

I'm in for sure. I'll quite happily admit I've done stage one - get myself out of the unhealthy position. Stage two will be for pure vanity. And functional fitness, naturally.

[Hoofy]

Ordinary_Chap said:

Hoofy said:

It's also helped redefine my interests in life and business somewhat.

Serious question, why is that buddy?

Well, being a geek and therapist, I find the science behind food/weight loss interesting, previously from a psychological viewpoint; throw in the effects of exercise (both with and without weights) and it's a whole new element I'd never considered before (bar "do regular exercise"). I vowed never to do abstract, repetitive exercise and just get fit via sport but have completely changed my viewpoint on it. I've also helped many just starting out on their weight loss journey and seen promising results. Your thread has encouraged me to focus my attention because of the time constraint. I'm still not where I want to be because I've avoided going too drastic, preferring to make it a lifestyle choice rather than a quick fix/fail later thing but my body is certainly moving in the right direction.

As an aside, I've noticed that by being really careful with my food intake (not eating too much or too little), my strength is still growing despite being what outsiders call "on a diet".