robert Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) July 1st Summer Shape -Up Challenge This is our 4th year hosting contests on www.veganbodybuilding.com! We’ve had all kinds of contests in the past and have given away prizes such as t-shirts, hats, gift certificates, cash, etc. and have featured our contest winners on the front of www.veganbodybuilding.com (past winners can be found here: http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/contests.html)We had a bunch of contests in 2003, a great year in 2004, and then in 2005 we didn’t offer very many, mostly due to the fact that we were running low on resources for prizes. In the past, our contests were for “who has the best biceps, or legs, etc., comparing athletes to one another). After feedback, especially on the Vegan Bodybuilding forum, I’ve decided to create a Body Transformation Contest on here just in time for Summer. Many of us have done Body Transformation Contests in the past, including myself in 2000 and 2004. There are hundreds out there, nationally and internationally. So with this contest, what we’ll do is take before photos by July 1st and then 12 weeks later, take after photos and then vote on a winner. I know, 12 weeks doesn’t seem that long, but in the 12-week Body-for-LIFE contest in 2000 I went from 157-176 pounds and it was awesome! In 12 weeks a lot can change. Some of us will try to lose weight, some try to gain muscle; we’ll all have different goals. Therefore, this contest will not be about who has the biggest biceps or the flattest stomach but who made the most impressive physical transformation based on their own personal goals. So here is the breakdown: Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness sponsors the 2006 Vegan Summer Shape-Up challenge! Submit “Before” photos to [email protected] by July 1st st to be entered. Please send at least 3 photos including a full-body photo from the front, back, and side, in fitness wear, so we can easily track progress. The contest will go from July 1st to September 24th. At then end of the contest, send “After” photos. These will need to be taken before or on September 24th. Once those are collected, the contestants will be voted on by the website visitors and forum members and a winner will be chosen. We will have a male and female category, and based on number of entries we may have sub categories based on goals (i.e. Gaining muscle or losing weight, etc). A short bio will be included for each contestant so we know a little bit about what each person had to overcome, what their goals were, and so we can learn a bit about their personality and training history. BEFORE photos can be taken anytime between June 15-July 1 and e-mailed to me by mid-July. AFTER photos can be taken anytime between September 15-24th and e-mailed by early October so we can get started on the voting process. What: 2006 Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness Summer Shape-Up Contest!When: July 1st - September 24thWho: Open to all vegans, including non-Vegan Bodybuilding forum membersWhy: To motivate each other and to recognize achievement in health and body transformation.Where: Hopefully vegans from all over the world will enter, please join in! Awards: Everyone who completes the contest and submits Before and After photos with a short bio will win some sort of prize, probably a free t-shirt and certificate for completing the contest. The winners voted on by website visitors will be featured on www.veganbodybuilding.com and on the Vegan Bodybuilding Forum and will receive prizes such as, but not limited to: -Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness clothing-A copy of the Vegan Fitness Built Naturally DVD-$100 in gift certificates from VeganEssentials.com ($50, $30, $20)-CA$H Prizes-Gift Certificates to Vegan Companies-A subscription to VegNews Magazine-A copy of the Best-Selling Book THRIVE by Brendan Brazier-A box of Vega Bars-Hemp Protein Powder-Vegan Fitness Team Apron-Fit Vegan Calendars-A CD from Vegan Rock Star Cheryl Hill (www.cherylhill.com)-Other prizes to be named later - I'll continue to use my resources to get lots of things donated...books, clothing, supplements, etc. If you have any questions regarding the contest, please e-mail Robert Cheeke at [email protected] or write to: Vegan Bodybuilding & FitnessP.O. Box 2125Corvallis, OR 97339USA Thank you and we look forward to your entry!The Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness Team Edited June 15, 2006 by robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 This is a terrific idea! I think this is just what I need to really push myself to get into the kind of shape I want to be in. Robert, Would you be willing to take my photos and discuss some details like my goals, etc with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Yeah, no problem. The Spring Shape-Up challenge is just about to end, and it's time for the summer challenge. I received more than 80 photos for our Spring Challenge! Remember this is just a contest to improve your own health and physical fitness. The only reason we have voting is to make sure people stay motivated and keep it a bit competitive. We'll award everyone who finishes the 12-week body transformation challenge but we'll also vote for who made the greatest change over the 3-month period, based on each person's goals. It will be an awesome event, just like the Spring Contest was. We'll get photos up for the Spring challenge members in the next month or so (the event ends on June 24)...so those in the spring contest get your photos taken near the end date and send em on over in early July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETACANABIS Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 WOW THAT IS SO COOL NOW I WILL TRAIN HARDER HUUUUUUUUUU I AM INNNNN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegdad Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 This sounds cool. I'd love to take part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I'm in this time. I'll only have one class in school, and I should be able to truck out until September with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Is it okay to enter this one if we already participated in the spring contest?(I've still got some unfinished business thanks to my back injury) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over40 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I just want to kow, will the girl in the bikini, holding the trophy, kiss me on the cheek when I win? July 1, count me in. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Okay I totally was owned in the first shape up because of my vacation. So I am going to try again for this one hopefully, and I will be back home with full gym membership up in your ass so recognize. I will get new photos to you Rob, which will be even worse than my before photos for the last competition given that I have been sat on my flabby ass for the last 3 months or so, GRR! The DVD pumped my butt so hard that I intend to work it real hard at the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensless Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I'm kind of chubby right now and I need to improve my endurance for strongman while still packing on some mass. Quite a challenge indeed, perhaps I'll throw my photo's in just for fun. No need to have me officially part of the competition though. Regards, Sensless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-oz Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I'm in too Since I fear, that my after pics for the spring contest might not be so flattering and because I am just getting warmed up I will defenitely participate in the summer contest *YEAH* This spring contest really got me going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 I'm short on time at the moment, so may not be able to answer all questions...but YES, even if you did the Spring Challenge you can do THIS ONE TOO! I designed it that way, so they won't overlap. Time to get photos sent in soon! Get photos taken anytime before July 1st and get them e-mailed to me by say, July 10th or so. Thanks and tell your friends....it's fun, you get in better shape, improve your health and win prizes! All the BEST to everyone! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormicaLinoleum Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I am going to really try to get my photos in for this one. I need something to motivate me! I feel okay with my workouts, but I need to clean up my eating to see any changes, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylalu Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Count me in and a few other people from www.veganfreaks.net/forum. Summer is the perfect time to train in Dallas - it is too hot outside most of the time - so working out in air conditioned comfort is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-oz Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I just had a great idea.. I could finally get myself a tongue piercing made. I wouldn't be able to eat much for a few days. That could be supportive to lose weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormicaLinoleum Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I just had a great idea.. I could finally get myself a tongue piercing made. I wouldn't be able to eat much for a few days. That could be supportive to lose weight Hey--and I could finally have my wisdom teeth taken out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylalu Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I just had a great idea.. I could finally get myself a tongue piercing made. I wouldn't be able to eat much for a few days. That could be supportive to lose weight Hey--and I could finally have my wisdom teeth taken out! I could have my jaw wired shut! But duct tape would be so much cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 Remember to get photos sent soon! I need them before July 1st !!!! Send them to: [email protected] Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-oz Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Is it ok to take my "after - spring contest" photos for the "before - summer contest" ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 absolutely Your photos rock by the way Nice job the last 12 weeks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-oz Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 absolutely Your photos rock by the way Nice job the last 12 weeks!!!!*blush*Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 just sent in my pics and ready to go! ya'll better watch out!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted July 2, 2006 Author Share Posted July 2, 2006 I got em. Also, thanks to everyone else who sent in photos. If I haven't replied yet, it is because I have so many e-mails, I'm playing catch-up and should reply soon. I also just finished moving, so it was a bit hectic for a while. Thanks again everyone. I'll try to make some outline plans for training and nutrition to help people stay on course over the next 12 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hows everyone doing in the summer shape up challenge? After three weeks, I am definitely feeling lighter, but have a LONG way to go to reach my goals...getting the diet and weight routine dialed in is a fun but challenging process. I've lost a few pounds of fat, and my strength and flexiblity is steadily increasing (doing lots of yoga), but haven't hit the point yet where the returns can be seen visually. I feel waay better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylalu Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I'm doing great! I'm totally groovin' on this contest! I've actually lost 10 pounds and been gaining in muscle - hooray! y'all don't know how bad I needed to do this..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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