Press J to jump to the feed. Feb 17, 2017 • 3 years ago • 17 min read Number 4 most upvoted post on Reddit's r/progresspics on Dec 8, 2016 and number 2 most upvoted of the week of Feb 22 - March 1 2017 on r/brogress . And together, we’ll accomplish that without feeling deprived. Six weeks is enough time to get lean (about 10-12% body fat) if you’re about 10 to 15 pounds over what you were. During weeks 5 and 6 you will train five days during the week. Well, I'd heard a lot about this fast-growing fitness craze with a cult-like following. A cottage industry whirred into action. Press J to jump to the feed. Communicate I cannot recommend his program or provide photos/videos. Agreement: A local trainer was running a FB ad for a 6 Week Training Program, advertised free.The catch is that I hand him a check for $500. Simply put, the return on investment that Oskar’s plan yielded far exceeded that of any workout I had previously used. I recommended it to my coworkers. Work out with male or female trainers. (Weight loss, muscle gain, Macros), Work on a much better exit from the program than: "I got your money, bye". Don't hit target, pay $500. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Clearly inaccurate, and a faulty guage of progress unless consistently fasting 12 hours before measuring. Suggestions: Require Weekly weigh ins to gauge progress. Not sure if this post was meant to be a transformation pic or just two instagram pics out side to side 6 weeks apart, but he is big enough to know the difference lighting and posing makes. Read about what I learned and how it can help you finish a fitness challenge, too. I've gotten a pretty good handle on my eating, so I'm down 6 lbs from the start. Also, I thought I had a good chance to meet my target and provide him with solid before and after photos. If I hit the target of losing 20lbs, the 6 week training is free and I supply him with Before/After photos, and a video testimonial. Before its said: I am not vindictive, and sad I didn't hit the goal. Later that day I head into the final weigh in with the trainer and have an shockingly awful interaction. I was not overweight, so trainer set my goal at 5% body fat. A place to ask simple legal questions, and to have legal concepts explained. Eat healthy with celebrity chefs. Challenge accepted! (Especially if you are a beginner) The workout plan is a 3-6 day split you can follow for the next 6 weeks to build muscle. I am happy with the program as a whole, just not the false promise of a target that has no reliable way of being measured, nor was an effort made by him to ensure accuracy. Why Crossfit? Same time of day, fasting to ensure consistency. Many experts believe that it's best followed for as little as two weeks or up to 90 days-or suggest ... "We get our blood work done every 3–6 months since we started keto in April 2017 and I'm happy to report every single blood test has come out great. 20 months and 17 pounds later, I came away with 10 big lessons. My Research: The next morning I go to the nutrition shop and used their machine, guess what my reading was? Without a PT to … (In the back of my mind the conversations about the machine being broken.). Fulfill my agreement and post before and after photos, video testimonial. If I don't hit the target, he keeps the money. Program: The classes were offered 4-5 days per week two times a day, even some weekend workouts. Fat has no water, muscle is 70% water. I test within 24 hours day and its 9% different higher making me question the method of measurement. If I hit the target of losing 20lbs, the 6 week training is free and I supply him with Before/After photos, and a video testimonial. I worked really hard in my workouts this week and followed my diet to the letter so I was hoping to see more of a drop, but I am trusting the process and I know next week will be better. I miss target my small margin. Ask for $500 back. Just frustrated after research on method of testing used. A reddit-wide competition; 12 weeks to transform your body and win some awesome prizes. Also the trainer lost my contract and forgot what my fitness goal was during final weigh ins and made it weird until I left. (Time of day, food, water intake, skin temp). I did initial weigh ins, 180, and body fat of 19.4% with a handheld body fat machine. It has taught me an incredible amount about my body and overall health. ", Now, I had a great 6 weeks. Firstly, I'll stick up the before and after picture. 5 minutes planks 2-3 times per week. ($350 per month), I weighed in 165, measured body fat% 14.7%. After I confirmed I would not continue paying for the program. Week 2: I used his handheld body fat% it read 21.5% after had I lost 5 pounds [orange flag], to which the trainer explains, "oh its broken, never works, go to a nutrition store and use theirs". A program to help you stay on track for your exercise. So hydration levels, eating carbs (which helps muscles retain more water), or anything else that affects how quickly an electrical charge goes through your body will alter the body fat% incorrectly... My Contentions: The machines are never accurate, but only consistent if the user holds to consistent constants. So he added a new goal for me, to lose 5% body fat. So didn't manage my weekly update last week as it honestly was a shitty week for me and I didn't feel like it. Every transformation session is heart rate directed by a Polar monitoring device ensuring the individual is in the correct training zone to maximize fat burn and improve fitness. Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 are set up as split routines (two body parts per day) segmented into a series of supersets (two exercises performed one after the other) per session. So I went to the nutrition shop early to measure and see one more workout might push me under the target. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the legaladvice community. Week 4: I notice others have a 'contract' they reference. Still making nutty progress I met the goal of losing 6% body fat! In my "before" picture, I was working out five to six times per week. Looking to make a big push this week. TLDR: Took part in 'Free' 6 Week Boot camp. "Oh well you didn't get that either." I ask him about it as I want to confirm details as weigh-ins are two weeks out. But now I am back :), Week 2: 66.4 kg (long story short: got a new weight that had a 0.7 kg offset no matter what I did), Week 3: 65.0 kg (have no idea what happened with the offset, but measured this 2 days in a row, so I am pretty sure this is correct). He looks in a binder and isn't able to find it. A chance to set goals for your health and your workouts. Summer bodies are made in winter, as they say, so I recently joined my local Crossfit gym in the hopes of getting toned and trim for the warmer months. She lost 15 pounds and about 5 percent body fat, but that fitness transformation didn't happen overnight. Think of my $500 as well spent, give him benefit of doubt. One day at a time :). ... “I just finished my 6-week challenge! It can be used to get you started on a fitter, more usable physique without the guessing game. Edit: I'm 36 and my height is 5ft 9in. There's currently 1.5cm / 0.6in difference in the circumference. He shrugged, said told me to send my photos and video to him. You can join the Men’s Health Transform Club or purchase a copy of the Men’s Fitness 12 Week Body Plan. Because over the next 6 weeks, you’ll experience a major transformation not just in how your body looks, but in how you feel, think, and move. Decent Trainer (Too many in group for personal instruction). By the end of this challenge, you’ll definitely feel lighter and leaner … but you’ll also It’s more about the diet than exercise. Didnt see a huge loss (but its a loss none the less so I am taking it!). During my journey to get fit I’ve been going through different experiments with my diet and my workout habits. Full disclosure: the official day of the weigh in caught me off guard by a week (Busy, marked wrong in my cal etc.). August 16, 2018. Your week will look something like this: Try it for 6 weeks. I was in shock and researched these electrical impedance body fat machines. The 6 Week Body Transformation is our personalised, results-driven exercise, healthy eating and weight-loss plan. Give him $250 for his time, request the $250. It is the first step into a healthier lifestyle. I posted around 6 weeks ago about any tips for shedding body fat over a 5 week competition. After 6 months of doing the beginner body weight routine I found myself 30 pounds lighter, with visible abs and a lean build. Ideally this will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Final Measurements, Create Personal Meal Plans to assist calorie deficit goals. The catch is that I hand him a check for $500. However, I thought I should at least share my findings and experience in case anyone else wanted to go down this route. Me in speedos. This is the reddit to post those awesome before/after pictures of yours! Friends who hadn’t seen me in months were astonished and inspired by my transformation. 20 miles of running per week (3 runs, different speeds, 20 miles combined). I'm happy with the results. Do this every other week. If measuring body fat %, mandate 12 hour fasting at nutrition shoppe for initial measurement. My Thoughts: He was not being malicious or a scammy. No, I'm still not 100 percent happy with my body. 4 weeks later he uses it for final weight in. Each session will be performed once per week with an optional weekend day thrown in for those who want to get an extra workout in. What I also learned was, the machines only measure electrical impedance, or simply the amount of water in your body via time it takes for electrical charge to go from one hand to another. After week one my body was aching, but my brain was equally shattered, trying to remember the correct form for every move. During your 6-week experience, you will go through a multitude of different training protocols to keep the body changing toward your end- transformation goal. (He is running major social media ad campaign.) Hit target, its free, just send before/after photos and video testimonial. Again, you are free to structure your training days to accommodate you schedule. If you want to lose weight fast, the 6 Week Body Makeover Diet is one option that aims to peel off pounds and sculpt the body within six weeks. I research and realize the method is nearly impossible to be consistent, let alone be the measuring stick in a 'challenge'. Download the app and start your free trial! 10 Things I Learned During My Body Transformation 10 Things I Learned During My Body Transformation. I had heard both good things and bad things and I wanted to see for myself how it really measured up as a fitness scheme. Body Fat % is unknown to me at this time as his machine was 'broken' and I hadn't gone into a nutrition shop yet. 6 Week Workout Program To Build Muscle Please read this before you start! Suggest he not use body fat % as a challenge. Hi everyone!!! “30 Days to a Better Body!” “I just did a 21-day Detox.” “___ will get you shredded in 90 days!” There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about what you can get done when it comes to transforming your body, and how long that transformation should take. Fulfill my agreement and post before and after photos, video testimonial. After 6 weeks, I felt Great. Sticking to a 6-week workout plan was hard, but I did it. That topic was deleted by mods. [oranger flag]. No time for that. They are in no way a accurate way to gauge a 'challenge', especially if the trainer does not instruct user how to get accurate readings. Before and After photos are impressive. Over the weeks we will provide participants with the knowledge and tools that will ensure results and a sustainable lifestyle change. Im a little bit bummed this week. They had a 10k$ body fat machine (produced an official printout) that required 12 hour fasting, . I used to be under 12% when I was active, so this seemed doable. However, if you’ve been out of the gym and off your diet for a while, then you may need to leave yourself more time, like 12 weeks. Weeks 2, 4, 6: Sets: 3 Reps: 12 How to do it: Hold the bar at shoulder width and shrug your shoulders as high as you can. Posting Rules and Guidelines: Use this format when posting pictures to help everyone understand the transformation and journey you have been on: Gender/Age/Height [Weight Before > Weight After = Total Amount Lost] (Time period in months) Personal title MY 6 WEEK BODY TRANSFORMATION. I'm a little worried that I'm plateauing, but I'll push through. The rule of thumb is transformation pictures taken in vastly different settings mean shit all. (Everyone else had 20lbs goal). Four days are strength focused and day five is a cardiovascular training day. My Transformation: How I lost 66 pounds and gained a 6 pack in 8 months. 6-Week Transformation Challenge. M/21/6’2” [78kg to 82kg] (100 days) A little update from last time. I setup a 15 minute cup of coffee next to the gym to thank him for the 6 weeks, have a less weird conclusion to the program, and to offer feedback on how he can improve program (what I wish I knew to do upfront). Now before I started the program, I told him, I didn't really have 20lbs to lose. Also, $500, though not insignificant, is a small price for developing long term healthy habits. I ask what that means about the agreement, he said, well you didn't hit the 20lbs, I reminded him of body fat% goal, he checked his papers, for a minute, I reminded him it was 5%. The diet and exercise plan was created by Michael Thurmond, fitness expert from the television show "Extreme Makeover." Great results but that interaction felt like I was being taken advantage of, like, I've got your money already, bye. Proceeded to shrug his shoulders until I left. Find your Centr with Chris Hemsworth's team. Exercise is strength training 3 time a week and walking every day. A 6-week fitness challenge where you can earn all your money back. Lisa, who lost 6.3 kilos, also strictly followed a F45 meal plan which involved two weeks of detoxing, four weeks on a high protein diet, and the last two weeks on a high fat diet. Its focus is to help increase muscle gain and strength development. The muscle building program is suitable for beginners and intermediates. He is just unorganized and trying to get people in the door with 'challenges' and modified mine to get me in the door. Trainer uses $35 handheld device for initial measurements, Week 2 he tells me its broken, don't use it. I'm overall happy with program. Most participants target was losing 20lbs. Agreement : A local trainer was running a FB ad for a 6 Week Training Program, advertised free. Low carb diet. 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