Max/Maxine's Challenge 2014
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Good stuff Lou!!
What flavour Maxine's Burn did you get? I like the Vanilla but also tried the cafe latte and didn't like it much, was a bit washy washy. Last year I got the training journal but this year I'm just going to use my book - I have a diary that I write all my workouts in and I'm happy with the way I use it.
Registrations are next week!0 -
I have to say the couple of Max's bars that I have tried have been some of the best tasting protein bars I've had. Might have to pick some up for during the challenge.
I had the talk with my wife about doing this challenge, and she's on board with it. I know it's my call whether I do it or not, but having the support of those around you makes it a whole lot easier. We have a few things going on during the challenge period, including moving into our new home in 4-5 weeks (I see that as extra cardio
, my birthday, a planned short holiday with friends and a couple of other things, but nothing that's a showstopper.
After about three months of a slight surplus I'm ready for a cut, and have a good amount of weight to shift. I'm going to push hard in this challenge, and my goal will be to lose a total of 10kgs (including water weight), so that should put me at +/- 12%bf at the end.
I honestly think anyone would have a hard time making top 10 without gifted genetics or pharmacological assistance, but I'm still keen to see just how far I can push myself. Sometimes having an additional external motivator is just the push we need.0 -
Go Ray!!! It's not called a Challenge for nothing!!
Fortunately my birthday is on 25 July - so is the weekend before the Challenge starts but I'll be starting next week when I register and will have a weekend off for my birthday.0 -
I got the chocolate and chocolate latte. Have only tried the latte so far and it was ok. But I always add less than the 200mls that they suggest as I find it too watery. I like to add 60g of frozen berries which is extra filling.
My biggest challenge will be that my husband will be o/s for three weeks during the challenge so want be able to get to the gym very often during that time so I think I'm going to have to be a bit inventive at home.0 -
Lou, I have lots of BodyWeight programmes I can share with you if you like.0
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90 second registration clip:
http://youtu.be/U0KXm_8ECh0
Message from Master Trainer - Fred:
http://youtu.be/EEhOwCwTUmU 0 -
Do you know hen registrations will actually open? (Never mind...just watched the clip...sorry!)0
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No worries!!
For everyone - registrations open Monday next week 14 July. You need to dress in a 2 piece swimming cosie (or just bottoms for the men) and take a photo from head to toe holding a national paper that shows the cover (for date verification purposes). Have to upload the photo with your registration.
Challenge starts Monday 28 July, but you can start any time after you register and it gives you a head start if you are in it to get into the top 50 0 -
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Thanks skim, have had a look at a couple online but if you've got any others that would be great.0
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Bodyweight Training Guides
My favourite bodyweight training exercises are:
Squats (pistol squats are super hard to do); lunges; walking lunges; hip thrusts; donkey kicks; calf raises on a step;
Push ups (vary in difficulty depending on angle of feet to shoulders, most difficult being hand stand pushups); tricep pushups;
Pull-ups (you need a bar - go to a childrens playground) and again, you can start with a low bar and feet on the ground out at an angle, gradually get higher and then weight assisted until you can do un-assisted pull-ups. Not all that easy for women, but we can gradually progress!
Here are some links:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4222844/Body Weight Bodybuilding 2.0 Craig Ballantyne.pdf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4222844/Primal Blueprint Fitness - Mark Sisson.pdf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4222844/Beautiful Badass Programme - Nia Shanks.pdf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4222844/21 Core Strengthening Bodyweight Pilates Exercises .pdf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4222844/Body Weight Accelerators 2.0.pdf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4222844/Challenge Complexes 4 week plan.pdf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4222844/36 Fitness Bootcamp Workouts.pdf - this one is killer cardio
Hope that helps Lou!! Above all, if you have your DIET right and go for a walk every day, it will be ok to miss a few training sessions. It depends what your goals are and what you want to achieve at the end of the challenge. Push-ups and squats will keep you in good stead if you make them hard by the variation that you use and should not be overlooked if you can't get to the gym, they'll keep you working hard.0 -
Thanks heaps for that skim, tips are really helpful. Will also check out the links a bit later. Thanks again.0
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Registrations open at 9am today!!! http://www.maxineschallenge.com.au/2014/maxines/0
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Today is the day!!!
Except that I am not registering today... too much work on but I will register some time this week.0 -
Today is the day!!!
Except that I am not registering today... too much work on but I will register some time this week.
I'm not registering today. Need to get my before photo taken first...0 -
I registered!!! DD took my photo and it's all done.
I am doing the "Get Strong" Training Programme, and will be following the Gluten Free Nutrition Plan. There are more options this year, but basically the same formula as last year.
So excited! I'll print the pdf's out at the office tomorrow. I am going to stick the Nutrition Plan on the fridge and tick it off through the week.0 -
Looking forward to registering some time this week.0
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All signed up. Are you guys going "public" profile to be in the running for the prizes, or private and just doing it for yourself?0
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Mine is a private entry. I have privacy issues putting my face on the internet and I'm doing it for me, I've also registered under a fake name (same one I used last year)... I know that seems a bit extreme, but I have my reasons
I'm really excited! I am already posting on Instagram @SFW68 with #maxineschallenge and #tttaussies tagged, so have a look for me if you use Instagram.
I'm also in a Facebook group (since last year) and they are all really excited.
Then there are the forums - a lot of those posts are a bit annoying, I'm not sure if people don't read the FAQ's or messages but they seem to ask the same things all the time. Still - we all have to learn somewhere.
And posting here!! I don't think I'm going to be lacking motivation with all this support from all directions.
How is everyone else feeling so far?0 -
Feelin' good. Was extremely bloated from my weekend away so the perfect time to take my 'before' pic on Monday night. It is very confronting having that on an open forum but great motivation to make the next 12 (14) weeks really count!
As I have spent the last 3 months at a surplus and I have a lot of fat to shift I won't be following their plan to ease in to 'healthy' eating - I'm going all in from day 1. 1500 net calories on average for me (a deficit of around 700 per day), with occasional re-feeds as needed (mostly to fit in with social commitments). No cardio to start with but I'll start adding some in in the next week or two depending on how quick the progress is.
I will have to shift about 10kgs of fat so there's not a lot of room for error for me! I'll keep you all posted along the ride. :drinker:0
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