Comments on: The Shredded For Summer 31 Day Challenge – Starts Today!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:14:43 +0000

Hi Vic-
I just found this site (very cool by the way) and it’s basically the end of your challenge- I was wondering if you were planning on starting another one in June for the latecomers like myself?
Thanks!
- Lauren

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:16:35 +0000

Many thanks for letting me know about the reply issue with the email. And congrats on the weight loss; I wish it was my stellar exercise programing but nutrition is THE key to losing weight.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:09:03 +0000

Hey Vic,

I tried to reply to your “What YOU should do after the 31 Day Challenge…” email, but am getting a “permanent failure” reply. Please keep me posted on those developments!

FYI, this morning, I weighed in at 7.0 pounds less (170.2) than I did on the first day (177.2) and 9.6 pounds less than the most I’ve weighed during the challenged (179.8). Granted, I had a stomach bug the last two days and haven’t had much of an appetite, so the actual weight loss is probably more like 5 pounds, which I’ll still take. This experience has really driven home the importance of nutrition when it comes to achieving fat loss goals!

-Michael

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:15:04 +0000

Way to go, Brian. Yes, take the time to get that technique down before aggressively increasing the weight. My guestimate is that you can pull at least 225 for one rep without much problem. Train hard but train safe!

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:09:56 +0000

Thanks Timothy and welcome to GymJunkies. Be sure to post any questions you have in the comments section of the workout you are following. Good luck and train hard!

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:09:56 +0000

2nd time I’ve chimed in on this.

I started the strength challenge late and actually missed a week’s worth of workouts due to various things (mostly my fault, but I’ve noticed some considerable strength changes already.

After coming out of 4 or 5 years of practically no lifting and a piss-poor lifestyle, I spent a few weeks prior to the challenge deadlifting around 135-155 lbs to practice my form (felt awkward when I tried to pull 205..my “best” when i stopped lifting before).

When I started the challenge, I managed to get 215 up…which was nice.

Today, still trying to find my 5 rep max, I pulled 200 for 5 reps on my last set. I was stoked!!

That’s motivated me to make sure I finish the full 31 days, even if only for myself.

BTW, I’m 31. 5′11. approx 165 lbs. (very skinny-fat and trying to change it lol).

By: Timothy Dahlsjoe

Timothy Dahlsjoe — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:10:39 +0000

Hey Vic!
Awesome program! I only find GymJunkies yesterday, so I’m a bit late into the challenge, but I intend to stay on this program for my own 31 day challenge.

Thanks!

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:32:01 +0000

JE, I suggest giving my diet a try for 31 days. Your muscles will not shrivel away to to lack of protein in 31 days. And for weight loss purposes, I suggest the diet has plenty of protein.

People are starting to hit the workouts for the second time during this week and are reporting increasing their weight used and/or reducing the time it takes to complete the workout. Let the results speak for themselves.

By: JE Gonzalez

JE Gonzalez — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:19 +0000

Hey Vic
I have to thank you for really giving us a push in the right direction. My for the longest time has been to get shredded by my birthday, and this program was exactly what I asked for. I have one question: I have been known to be a bit OCD, and reviewing your overall diet I noticed it wasn’t the protein bomb most fitness sites recommend, but was rather balanced with a focus on fruits.

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:28:21 +0000

You should do the pushup. Sorry about the bad link.