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This is a continuation of the May 25th Self Motivation Challenge (click here for that blog). We had 26 entries for the first round!

Yeah, a few people have dropped out, but that’s inherent to any fitness Challenge. The fact that we have lost some people should only serve as a testament to the fortitude that it takes to reach your goals…no one said it was easy! The dropouts are living proof of that.

Thus the herd has been thinned…

FAQ:    

Q. What the hell is this?    

A. I like to set arbitrary dates to help me give my physique/health goals a timetable. I don’t do professional competitions, so I make up my own Challenges. It helps to keeps me drivin’, if ya know what I mean. I usually set these goals just a few weeks into the future. I invite YOU to join me.

Q. How do I join?    

A. It’s simple. All you have to do is post a link in this blog with a link to the picture you want to use, along with your goals , and I’ll enter your information into the blog. DON’T WORRY ABOUT UPLOADING A PIC! This blog format is next to impossible to use, so I’ll take care of it for you.

Q. When does the Challenge start and end?    

It starts when you join From there, we will have periodic dates (about every 3 to 4 weeks) in which we will upload progress pictures, and update our goals or make notes (when applicable). You can enter at any time, but the next date to upload progress pics is June 22nd.

Q. What do I win?    

A. Nothing, except hopefully, a better physique, improved self image,  a few compliments from friends/family/coworkers, and improved health. What more could you ask for? Money and supplements? Nah…who needs that?

Q. What are the rules?    

A.1) Use any pic you want, but try to use the same pose, under the same conditions as possible for each pic you submit (i.e., pre/post workout, lighting, clothing) 2) No steriods or prohormones, or anything along those lines. I’m not going to provide a format that encourages people to forsake their health in the name of improving their physique. It’s not what I’m about.

Q. No…seriously, what do I win?    

A. This isn’t a “competition”…it’s a Challenge. You are Challenging yourself. We are here to encourage each other to complete our goals. It’s my way of trying to bring a little bit of sorely needed “community” to BodySpace.

Now let’s get this thing going!!

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dedbob21 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

Just finished bulking, so shred, shred, shred and get my abs back.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

Didn’t completely meet my goal, but I did drop about 5 lbs. I am sticking with cutting for now to see if I can really focus on getting my abs to pop.

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Sluuug photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To get rid of as much fat as i can. I’m going to focus on cardio and alot of bodyweight exercies.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

I feel slightly thinner, I can’t really notice it but the scale says I dropped aroud 4lbs. Anyways I feel stronger, mainly my upper body. My arms feel a bit tighter now. I did lots of pull ups and chin ups and attempted some muscle ups but couldnt. I also did push ups and sits ups. i tried to do some cardio but I never found the energy to do any. Anyways, the main thing I learned about this contest is in order to really stayed focused is to set dates and goals for yourself. Prior to this, i wasn’t to consistent with my training.

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ssherices photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To lean out, lose fifteen pounds and get a tight body so I can wear a bikini.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Phat Kat photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

I would like to drop my body fat % while keeping my muscle…of course. Lose three to five pounds and keep my bicep shoulder and chest measurements the same.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

I thought we were getting started on the 25th…my mistake! LOL!!! OK then…now that I feel ridiculous…I hope everyone had a great challenge.

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gytrash photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To gain mass.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

To gain more mass!

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sborton84 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

1)To lose some major body fat and finally show off the muscle beneath! 2) To loose the belly…soon.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Bronwyn photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

My goal is to get rid of fat while saving most of my muscles.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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TangerineRavine photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

I want to gain muscle, particularily focus on creating a greater disparity between the measurement of my shoulders (120cm) and my waist (79cm). More abdominal defintion is also something I am aiming to achieve.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Making_A_Change photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To reduce body fat so that I can have visible abdominal muscles.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:    

My goal was to develop of visible abs. The change is subtle, I still have alot of bodyfat to lose before that happens. BUT I am now able to do 3 sets of 15-20 hanging knee raises; I was never able to do that before. Also, my posture continues to improve.

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landon3 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

I’m going to Italy on may 24, so till then my goal is to train till I almost throw up and master my personal macro-nutrient requirements. The results should speak for themselves. I’ll show all Italians not all americans are fat slobs.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:    

Put on a little lean mass, nothing too complicated really.

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The following are new entrants to the Challenge. They are entered for Round 2 and will be submitting a progress pic on June 22nd:    

emjay777 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre June22nd Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

Get Shredded

Update Pic:(June 22nd Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

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pinkdelight photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

My goal is to lose alot of bodyfat and see my abs.

Update Pic:(June 22nd Challenge date):    

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sublime_michael photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre June 22nd Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

Get as muscular as possible with low bf%

Update Pic:(June 22nd Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

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These entrants have been thinned from the herd (they didn’t submit a progress pic, or give an explanation as to why they haven’t) They will be removed from the “Herd Thinning” section once they submit their progress pic :

They are examples that show reaching your goals takes hard work and determination.    

heyzeus909 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

This is the pic that was chosen for Wallpaper of the Week. I tried to convince the powers that be to wait until I got in better shape before they gave it to me, but they wouldn’t listen. So now, it’s my goal to make them regret using that pic

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:    

I didn’t upload a pic. No excuses offered.

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Kitsune photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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King Alex photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Welchman photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Josh350 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

Gain mass, get my abs to show more, get my pectorals in place so they actually look like pecs, stay at a low bf %

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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3059365 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To fill out more in mass and size overall

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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hardydw photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

After 3 months of “bulking up”, time for me to “cut” and get those abs popping.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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ryanthompson7 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To get and improve a 6 pack, and gain some more weight in muscle.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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MR BROWN photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

10 lbs (solid or not, but not bloated from water), if i fall a lil short then i still will have made progress.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

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o0Toady0o photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To get my body fat down by 5% and build my arms and shoulders up.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Sleazy4Life photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To cut up and get my six pack

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

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nuttybl photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

My aim is to improve my chest and really fill it out, as well as improving my body as a whole.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Cnstnce photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

After my 12 week employers fitness competition. Cut from 17.9%-14.4% Now I need some size and some more cut.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Nubian84 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

My goal from now until the end of the challenge is to trim my waist. Maybe 5lbs off it, hope thats realistic.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Nsaladino photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

I’d like to get down to somewhere around 10% BF

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

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w8lift2008 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To shed this freaking fat suit. And see my ab’s.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Updated Goals/Notes:

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bren2142 photo entry and details:    

Before Pic (pre May 25th Challenge date):    

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Goals:    

To stay consistent, throw around weights with pure intensity, and just watch the changes.

Update Pic:(May 25th Challenge date):    

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Ok, I like to set arbitrary dates to help me give my physique goals a timetable. I don’t do professional competitions, so I make up my own competitions. It keeps me drivin’, if ya know what I mean. I usually set these goals just a few weeks into the future. This time, I invite YOU to join me.

All you have to do is just say that you’ll join me, submit a "before" pic along with your goals (see below) and then by the Challenge date just submit a progress pic. The only thing you win is, hopefully, a better physique and improved health. Maybe at some point we can get a supplement company involved or something.
We should have some rules, however.

1) Pics should be of similar poses, and under similar conditions (lighting, pre/post workout, etc).

2) No steroids or prohormones, or any of that crap. This is about improving your physique AND your health.

hmm…I’m sure there will be a lot more than just two rules . We’ll all work together to get this better organized. I’m open to suggestions on this, so send them to me! Let’s consider this first Challenge to be a dry run.

Let’s get this thing started.

EDIT: To submit a pic, just PM me the link to the pic, or POST a link to it here. The way the blogs are set up here, it’s almost impossible to upload a pic. I’ll take care of it if you send me the link. Along with your link to your picture, let me know what your goals are so I can post that info too.

I, apparently, decided two days ago that I was going to go on a cut. I mean, that’s when I dropped all carbs, so I guess that’s when I started my cut. I usually don’t let me know what it is that I’m going to do, so I kinda have to just go with the flow. So, I’m on day number two of a cut now all of a sudden.

I’ll be taking progress pics tonight…if any turn out ok, I’ll post ‘em.

I’ve been growing increasingly antsy to go on this cut. I kept holding out…trying to add lean mass, but now it’s time for clarity and vascularity.

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