[John M Berardi]

The PN Body Transformation Contest
Are You Up For The Challenge?
John Berardi, PhD, CSCS

The Precision Nutrition Experiment
Here at Precision Nutrition, we're constantly motivated and inspired by the members of our ever-growing community.

When we started this little web experiment over 18 months ago, we weren't sure what to expect. In fact, we had A LOT of questions...

Would the PN Forums be well-received... or would our countless hours of posting be wasted on apathetic members?

Would our PN Members take our lead and help to shape this place into a helpful, supportive community...or would the PN Forums fill up with antagonistic web browsers?

Would the PN Forums actually serve to help people reach their goals...or would they serve as a distraction?

Well, the verdict is in.

At over 17,000 members strong, the PN community is growing rapidly.

Further, the PN Community has become a place of never-ending social support and positive energy, a place where both veterans and beginners can feel welcome.

Finally, the PN Forums provide a testament to the fact that folks just like you can achieve amazing body transformations with the help of a few ingredients:

• The right information
• The right support network
• A good dose of determination

So, in all, the PN Forum experiment has been quite a success. But you don't have to take my word for it. Browse around the PN Forums. Talk to some of the PN Members. Check out the Precision Nutrition Member Logs. Better yet, check out the successful transformations highlighted below.

Precision Nutrition Success Stories
Be prepared to be blown away...the following Precision Nutrition Members have changed their bodies in a major way. And even better, have offered their before and after pics as a testament to the effectiveness of the PN System.

No, they're not paid spokespeople. No, they're not fully-supported PN coaching clients. They're simply folks who bought PN, folks who took on the challenge of transforming their bodies, and folks who posted their progress right here on the PN Forums.

Some posted because they wanted to be held accountable. Others posted to get ideas and support. Others posted to show us what the combination of Precision Nutrition, the Precision Nutrition Forums, and a little determination can accomplish.

Regardless of their motivation for posting, we applaud them for their openness and thank them for allowing us to share in their journey.

Kristin (click for Member's Log)


Chris (click for Member's Log)

Dawn (coached by our very own Krista Schaus)


Astute (click for Member's Log)


Omar (click for more)


Adam (click for more about his transformation)

And now it's your turn!

Enter the Body Transformation Challenge - Win Prizes!
That's right, you heard it here first. This is our first, unofficial, public announcement for the upcoming PN Body Transformation Challenge!

I'm sure that whether you're a customer who's not yet committed yourself to the PN principles, a PN Member who's fallen off the wagon due to injury, illness, or lifestyle impediments, or a non-customer still on the fence as to whether you should pick up a copy of PN, you've got a thousand reasons for getting started.

However, from time to time we can all use a little kick in the pants. So consider the following prizes my foot hitting your seat.

• Prize Package #1 - Free groceries & supplements for 1yr
  That's right, Precision Nutrition buys your food and supplements for 365 straight days
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Prize Package #2 - Free meal delivery for 3 months
  We'll design your meal plan and, for 3 months, all the food will be delivered right to your doorstep. No cooking, no cleaning, no hassles
  
  
  
  
  
• Prize Package #3 - Free camera & Results Tracker
  With this digital camera and lifetime access to our Online Results Tracker you can continue to track your progress

So, how can you get started today?
You can begin to prepare for the contest by recording your "before" measures and photographs including:

• Digital photos from the front, side, and back
• Body weight
• Skinfolds and body girths
• Strength and endurance measures (optional by recommended)
• Endurance measures (optional but recommended)
• Blood measures (optional but recommended)

NOTE: Please be sure to use the instructions provided in the complete Precision Nutrition V2.0 Measurement Guide. In this guide, the procedures for recording everything listed above are laid out in step-by-step detail. Now, if you don't know what I'm talking about when I mention Precision Nutrition V2.0, click here to get brought up to speed.

Next, once you've recorded your "before" information (again based on the PN V2.0 Measurement Guide), set some behavior and outcome goals. These different types of goals are also discussed in the Precision Nutrition package.

Finally, fill out the PN Body Transformation Challenge Registration Form, attach your pictures, and email all this information back to us as outlined in the link above.

PLEASE NOTE: The registration runs from July 2nd until July 16th. So you have 2 weeks to get your stuff together and to get in on the action.

What's Next?
Once we have your registration information, it's up to you. You'll start planning your exercise program for the duration of the challenge and start following the PN System.

In fact, we'll walk the path with you, providing weekly lessons and tips on body transformation, tips that should help move you forward and keep you motivated. You can find these tips here.

Also, we encourage you to keep a "Challenge Log". Many of the best transformations are fueled by detailed and regular member's logs. So take advantage of the power of record-keeping and start your own member log here.

NOTE: You can use any of the training programs posted right here in our Online Resource section OR choose any other program you like. Just make sure you're exercising regularly and are aiming for at least 5 hours per week of physical activity. Further, you can use any supplement brands that you like. Just make sure your nutritional needs are met.

ALSO NOTE: Only PN customers are eligible to participate in this Body Transformation Challenge. So, to ensure that you're eligible to compete for top honors, pick up your copy of the Precision Nutrition System today.

What The World Needs Now
The whole idea behind this challenge is to motivate folks to change their bodies once and for all while showing others that body transformation is really possible!

And as my good buddy Craig Ballentyne said recently...

"The world needs more transformation stories. It needs more people from all walks of life, undergoing all types of trials and tribulations, to show others in the same boat that a transformation IS possible. That there is no obstacle too big to overcome.

Listen, there is NEVER, EVER a perfect time to do a transformation. There's always a future get-together with friends or family that will make you want to delay your transformation.


Just forget about it. Say "I'm doing this", deal with that get together when it happens, but get started on your transformation today."

Amen, Craig.

So pick up your copy of the Precision Nutrition System, record your "before" information, register, and get moving.

Not only will you be moving toward improved health and body composition, you'll also be eligible to compete for one of the big prizes above.

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Tell Your Friends
At this point, I want to encourage you to TELL YOUR FRIENDS about this challenge and to SEND THEM THE LINK BELOW!
www.precisionnutrition.com/members/showthread.php?t=7480

Heck, this is even better...

How about getting a group together so that the entire group can compete in the challenge? Not only does this help us spread the word about PN, it'll help you gather together all the social support you'll need for success.

Perhaps you can even create a little "PN Body Transformation Challenge Home Game". A little competition among your family, friends, and colleagues always helps with motiviation.

You can compete for bragging honors, money, or a nice dinner out on the town. My advice - compete for whatever it takes to kick start everyone's progress and get eveyone involved!

"How do I register?"
Easy. Just follow the link below to download the registration form. Fill it out, save it, and send it back with some photos to get started.

Register for the Body Transformation Challenge here.
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[veperez]

Oh gosh... can't wait! My PN kit arrives TODAY!!!!

[John M Berardi]

I'm excited too...can't wait for all the registration forms to come rolling in!

[sledge2]

Not to sound like a sissy, but do we have to get the bloodwork done?

[veperez]

I also wonder the same thing...

[coma]

Is this contest open to members outside the US?

[John M Berardi]

Originally Posted by coma

Is this contest open to members outside the US?

Yep...outside of the US works.

[runner]

wondered how this challenge could work for someone whos been overtraining for sometime, (cardio and weights) but has not quite the guts for the eating correctly. Can it reshape the body, (without too many suppliments) or is doing less exercise going to slow the already messed up metabolism? I'm considering doing this.

[jdzman]

I'm Down for this! Bring on the sign-up page! :)

[xjsynx]

Interested.