Event:

RTP Transformation Contest 2009: Date With Destiny 2.0

Duration:

84 Days: May 4, 2009 to July 26, 2009

Status:

Live! Day 84 of 84

Judgment Day:

July 29, 2009

Event Day:

August 8, 2009

Prizes:

10-Part Mega Prize Package (Check it out ==>)

Shredder Count:

190 Male Shredders

285 Female Shredders

Shredder Locations:

28 Countries Represented

Co-Producers/Sponsors:

Tom Venuto from Burn The Fat

Adam Waters from RTP System

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G’day Shredders,

Day 82 of the Global Real Time Group Shred Mission (a.k.a. the RTP Transformation Contest) is now complete!

120 Shred Missions Accomplished Using RTP Inside The ShredderSphere !

Over the last week I have been consumed with witnessing in real time the amazing transformations taking place inside the ShredderSphere as more than 120 Shredders finish their “RTP Transformation Contest Shred Mission.”

Shredder Hall Of Fame 2.0

In honour of my fellow “RTP Transformers” (those Shredders who got over 90%Accountability Compliance) on their respective Shred Missions I will be featuring their transformations over the coming days and weeks. You will learn first hand how they harnessed the power of the RTP Transformation System and the ShredderSphere Real Time Accountability and Support Community to make massive mind, body and life transformations.

Today’s Featured RTP Transformer:

Micheal Cowper – 84 Day Results on RTP

“Redemption” by Michael Cowper

First of all I should mention that I’m 60 years old, I’ll be 61 in just a few weeks.  One thing I can say after all these years is that life is a roller coaster.  Not very profound I know, but I knew I was at one of  the low spots on the ride when I first heard about Adam Water’s RTP Transformation System.

I’m actually more than a bit embarrassed when I describe the person I was before I started this program only 12 weeks ago.  I mean I’ve always been blessed with a strong healthy body and I’m intelligent enough to know that letting oneself get that out of shape and overweight was a sure fire way to end up with a progressively unhealthy, unhappy life.  But intelligence has little to do with attitude and I had let myself slump into a depression, a state of withdrawal and isolation, and increasing lethargy.  I had become a recluse.  These kinds of doldrums are very dangerous at my age.

I was not getting pleasure from activities that were once passions, golf being a best example.  I had gone from a serious competitor to not entering a tournament in three years, and my game had seriously deserted me.

I have worked as a Project Manager on large government projects for 23 years, a job I love, but the nature of the job is to take on the stress of the project, and it had slowly ground me down.  I was the classic example of the modern warrior, stressed up and ready to do battle every day, but never getting to fight, (although some of the Contractors have been more than willing, lol).

All of this had led me to actually go to my Doctor to see if I was clinically depressed.  He was obviously concerned with my weight and my demeanour, but after some tests, including a written one, he concluded that I was much too cheerful to be depressed, but he did declare me to be seriously burnt out.  He suggested a slow approach to getting back into things.  I never bought in.

A few years ago I discovered Tom Venuto and his ebook, Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle (BFFM).  Tom has a no nonsense approach to fat loss, there are no shortcuts, it is hard work.  Take in less calories than your body needs.  If you don’t weigh your food how can you know how many calories you’re taking in, if you don’t know how many calories you need how can you expect to control your weight loss?  I had used the BFFM to do a successful weight loss only a few years ago.  I am a firm adherent of the BFFM.. So much so that I turned my daughter Robyn on to it, and made her buy her own copy.

Just last year I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a type of benign brain tumor.  This tumor very slowly grows around the acoustic nerve, it can reach baseball size, causing hearing loss, balance issues, facial paralysis, seizures, and eventually death.  It has to be treated.  I had to go to Calgary at the end of this past April for an MIR and meeting with a neurosurgeon.  After the tests I phoned my daughter and told her that I hoped any upcoming treatment didn’t knock me down for a long time.  With me being already way out of shape a long convalescence could be disastrous.

I then traveled from Calgary to Toronto to help my Mother move into an old folks home.  She had just had a stroke.  While I was there Robyn called and said that she had just received an email from Tom Venuto’s website notifying her of an upcoming transformation contest in association with Adam Waters.  Anything that had Tom’s endorsement would be good.  Robyn entered us both.  The contest was to start two days after I got back to Whitehorse.

Boy, talk about not being prepared.  I even had to buy a camera and learn how to use it and download pictures.  When I first went on the RTP Shreddersphere website I was amazed at the wealth of information there.  Not just nutritional information (based on BFFM), but modules with a complete daily exercise plan, cardio plan, abdominal exercise plan, all with varied exercises, and progressive stages.  What was most intriguing was the accountability system, we all had to post a digital photo of ourselves every day! And write about it in a blog.  The thought of posting pictures of our bloated, and in my case, hairy, half naked bodies was a little scary, and writing in a blog?  How were we to know how much fun this really was going to become and how the daily blogs and comments between bloggers was going to lead to a huge supporting community.  And I don’t think any of us realized just how addictive this whole thing was, we would end up moving houses rather than miss a daily posting.

There was one more part of this whole extremely well thought out program that Adam had included, and that was what he called the Powerful Reasons Why.  As part of the visualization and motivational part of the program each person had to seriously assess his or her predicament and list the reasons for wanting to change and the goals they wanted to reach and write them down.  These PRWs became powerful motivators from the outset, and even more, they became something we could all rely on as we went through the hard times that will come with any program lasting 3 months.  I think the idea of PRW was the thing that grabbed me as impressively different from the start.  We all used them all through the program I am sure, long after the great workouts started becoming more and more of a pleasure, instead of torture..

Having a program has always been necessary for me, I need the imposed discipline.  To have a program with every day’s exercises prepared on a sheet of paper that could be used to record weights, reps, sets, etc. was a real pleasure and very productive.  Plus the program was phased in 3 one month efforts, RTP base training, strength training, and circuit training.  Even at my age I managed to gain muscle during the strength training, much to my surprise.  The circuit training usually ended up with me being completely soaked in sweat, and panting.  I enjoyed the entire 3 month journey, even my first month where there was bit of bumbling around.

One suggestion I would make to anyone, keep your caloric deficits small.  I started out at a 20% caloric deficit, about 500 calories, but with a missed meal here and there I would end up considerably less.  My weight loss started out great but slowly decreased over a few weeks.  Once I increased my calories and diligently kept them higher I lost more weight, my metabolism increased, and I even gained a bit of muscle.  I began the program at 226.5 lbs and 24.9% body fat, and ended up at 207.4 lbs and 17.5% body fat, losing 20 lbs of fat.  The one stat I am most pleased with was the measurement around my middle, at the belly button.  It started out at 45 inches and ended up at 39 inches.  I was so glad to see that embarassing beach ball deflate.

The trials I went through on this program were nothing compared to my daughter’s, with two babies, a fairly new relationship, a brand new house, back to work after a year, then plagues of daycare born diseases, starting an online Masters course, etc.  I am so proud of her that she finished the whole thing with great results of her own.  Her face is just shining these days.  She was the one that got me into this program so I would like to think that in return I was an important supportive force during her program, she says I was, but she had so many members of the Shreddersphere encouraging her every day.  So did I.  I received much more support than I gave, perhaps a little more confidence might improve that. I am so grateful to all of the really caring support I received.

I would like to thank Adam for such a complete enjoyable program, and a program that not only produces great results, but teaches good habits and valuable information that one can use for a lifetime, even if you’re starting at 60.  And I would like to thank Adam for his constant involvement, just when you had doubts about it all he seemed to pop into my blog with an encouraging word, and if you had a good week, or a even a good workout he always seemed to show up with a congratulation.  I think every member of the Sphere can say the same thing.

How have things changed for me since I started this program?  Let’s see, I started on May 4, 2009, on July 3, 2009  I retired from my job of 23 years. One week later I had formed a private company and took on a 3 year contract to manage the construction of two new hospitals, and a medical services centre/residence.  Oh yes, and on July 18 I entered the Yukon Territorial 36-hole Golf Championship and loved every minute of it.  I wish I could say that I won the senior divison but I was a lot stronger so I could say I hit some of those balls really far into the woods, heh.  Golf practice will be part of Mission 2, which Robyn and I start together next Monday, this time with her boyfriend, Jeremy.  It’ll be so much fun.

Michael Cowper

Stay tuned for the first featured “RTP Transformer” tomorrow, you’ll be blown away by his story of transformation (and his after pictures!)

Until tomorrow…

Eat Clean, Shred Hard, Think BIG!

AJ

RTP Transformation System: www.RTP-Book.com

RTP Free Sample Download: www.RTP-Book.com/free-sample

NYC Shredder Summit Goes Live!

Summit Real Time Attendance Update:

Confirmed NYC Summit Shredders: 52 ‘Sphere Members

Shredder United States Locations: 14 Different US States

Shredder International Locations: 7 Different Countries

IMPORTANT: The NYC Shredder Summit is only open to RTP Transformation System customers who are documenting their physique transformation journeys inside ShredderSphere 2.0, and hit a minimum CAPS (Cumulative Accountability Compliance Score) of 90% for their designated “Shred Mission.”

RTP Turbo: New RTP Workout Program Being “Road Tested” in Real Time which will be made available to all RTP Book Customers upon completion.

===============================================

ShredderSphere.com Private Community

Real Time Statistics:

Since: March 10, 09

Total Members: 900+

Forum Posts: 20,000+

Blog Entries: 20,000+

Blog Comments: 110,000+

Note: ShredderSphere.com is the official real time accountability and support community for www.RTP-Book.com Customers.

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Event:

RTP Transformation Contest 2009: Date With Destiny 2.0

Duration:

84 Days: May 4, 2009 to July 26, 2009

Status:

Live! Day 83 of 84

Judgment Day:

July 29, 2009

Event Day:

August 8, 2009

Prizes:

10-Part Mega Prize Package (Check it out ==>)

Shredder Count:

190 Male Shredders

285 Female Shredders

Shredder Locations:

28 Countries Represented

Co-Producers/Sponsors:

Tom Venuto from Burn The Fat Adam Waters from RTP System

===============================================
G’day Shredders,

Day 82 of the Global Real Time Group Shred Mission (a.k.a. the RTP Transformation Contest) is now complete!

120 Shred Missions Accomplished Using RTP Inside The ShredderSphere !

Over the last week I have been consumed with witnessing in real time the amazing transformations taking place inside the ShredderSphere as more than 120 Shredders finish their “RTP Transformation Contest Shred Mission.”

Shredder Hall Of Fame 2.0

In honour of my fellow “RTP Transformers” (those Shredders who got over 90%Accountability Compliance) on their respective Shred Missions I will be featuring their transformations over the coming days and weeks. You will learn first hand how they harnessed the power of the RTP Transformation System and the ShredderSphere Real Time Accountability and Support Community to make massive mind, body and life transformations.

Today’s Featured RTP Transformer:

Michelle K. – 84 Day Results on RTP

“It’s Only the Beginning” by Michelle K.

It’s Only the Beginning…

On April 24, 2009 I received my Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle newsletter from Tom Venuto, with the title ““Fat blogger” or “shredder” – you decide”.  I was intrigued.  Reading on subsequently lead me to Tom’s Burn the Fat Blog, where I was introduced to Adam Waters and the story of a man who sounded very much like me.  Adam was an average guy who transformed himself after countless failed attempts and has found the missing link to maintaining and surpassing his initial progress.  I was inspired and quickly purchased the Real-Time Physique (RTP) Transformation System.

I’ve purchased countless fat loss programs with great intentions of transforming my body, but would either start and fail within a matter of weeks, or be so completely overwhelmed by the idea of the process that I’d quit before I even got started.

RTP was different.  The early modules really helped me get to the root of WHY I wanted to change my body and provided powerful tools that would help me motivate myself through my Mission 1 journey.  Throughout the remainder he taught me how to manage my nutrition and training, taking away the idea of it “just” being for 84-days but showing me that it could become a lifestyle choice if that’s what I wanted.

When it came to the training, everything was laid out for me, but not written in stone, allowing flexibility to meet my lifestyle and physical needs.  With these detailed blueprints I was set and ready to rip my Mission, and body, to SHREDS!

While I’d been so excited and determined when ever I’d start a program, what kept me focused and honest (honest with myself that is) were the daily accountability, mindset exercises and the encouragement of ShredderSphere, although the “Sphere”, as it’s affectionately called, has been a huge component.

Adam has created a “safe place” for all of us that aren’t happy with our bodies yet are inspired to change instead of wallowing in  feelings of hopelessness, self-pity and hate, all words that accurately describe how I looked at myself only weeks ago.  This community provided a forum filled with lots of great information, direct access to experts who addressed any questions along the way, and enabled us to come together, supporting one another through the ups and downs of the program and life in general.

These extra perks lead me to be more driven and motivated from start to finish, helping me achieve:
-    A body that I’m proud of and happy to be in;
-    To be healthier than I have been in my adult years;
-    Learn that I can do ANYTHING I set my mind to;
-    Making me a priority in my own life;
-    Plus receiving the unconditional support of people just like me from around the world, making some very good friends along the way.

This has been a successful journey for me, but far from the end of the road.  Attaining what I have over a 84-days has whet my appetite to take my transformation even further…  Look out Mission 2 here I come!

A special thanks to Tom Venuto for introducing me to Adam and RTP, to Carlos DeJesus for providing such great motivation and lessons throughout the Sphere, and to Adam for not only making this possible but for walking the talk, leading by example and being there to help each and every one of us through our respective Missions.

I also cannot forget to thank all of the Shredders who’ve supported and encouraged me with their words of support and much needed kicks in the pants when needed, and for the motivation I received by having the opportunity to share in their journeys.  Each and every one of you has contributed to my success and for that I am eternally grateful.  You’ve helped set me on a path to attain my life goals, regardless of the obstacles life throws my way.  Thank you so very much!

Good luck with your transformation!  You can do it too!

It has been a journey of a lifetime that I hope you get as much meaning from it as I have along the way.

When you’re ready, you can find me and my fellow Shredders in the Sphere, ready to welcome and support you through your own personal transformation…

Michelle K.,

Ontario, Canada

Stay tuned for the first featured “RTP Transformer” tomorrow, you’ll be blown away by his story of transformation (and his after pictures!)

Until tomorrow…

Eat Clean, Shred Hard, Think BIG!

AJ

RTP Transformation System: www.RTP-Book.com

RTP Free Sample Download: www.RTP-Book.com/free-sample

NYC Shredder Summit Goes Live!

Summit Real Time Attendance Update:

Confirmed NYC Summit Shredders: 52 ‘Sphere Members

Shredder United States Locations: 14 Different US States

Shredder International Locations: 7 Different Countries

IMPORTANT: The NYC Shredder Summit is only open to RTP Transformation System customers who are documenting their physique transformation journeys inside ShredderSphere 2.0, and hit a minimum CAPS (Cumulative Accountability Compliance Score) of 90% for their designated “Shred Mission.”

RTP Turbo: New RTP Workout Program Being “Road Tested” in Real Time which will be made available to all RTP Book Customers upon completion.

===============================================

ShredderSphere.com Private Community

Real Time Statistics:

Since: March 10, 09

Total Members: 900+

Forum Posts: 20,000+

Blog Entries: 20,000+

Blog Comments: 110,000+

Note: ShredderSphere.com is the official real time accountability and support community for www.RTP-Book.com Customers.

===============================================

Event:

RTP Transformation Contest 2009: Date With Destiny 2.0

Duration:

84 Days: May 4, 2009 to July 26, 2009

Status:

Live! Day 82 of 84

Judgment Day:

July 29, 2009

Event Day:

August 8, 2009

Prizes:

10-Part Mega Prize Package (Check it out ==>)

Shredder Count:

190 Male Shredders

285 Female Shredders

Shredder Locations:

28 Countries Represented

Co-Producers/Sponsors:

Tom Venuto from Burn The Fat

Adam Waters from RTP System

===============================================
G’day Shredders,

Day 82 of the Global Real Time Group Shred Mission (a.k.a. the RTP Transformation Contest) is now complete!

120 Shred Missions Accomplished Using RTP Inside The ShredderSphere !

Over the last week I have been consumed with witnessing in real time the amazing transformations taking place inside the ShredderSphere as more than 120 Shredders finish their “RTP Transformation Contest Shred Mission.”

Shredder Hall Of Fame 2.0

In honour of my fellow “RTP Transformers” (those Shredders who got over 90%Accountability Compliance) on their respective Shred Missions I will be featuring their transformations over the coming days and weeks. You will learn first hand how they harnessed the power of the RTP Transformation System and the ShredderSphere Real Time Accountability and Support Community to make massive mind, body and life transformations.

Today’s Featured RTP Transformer:

Chuck Billingsly – 84 Day Results on RTP

“No More Excuses” by Chuck Billingsly

No More Excuses!

I can’t say how many times I have started a fitness contest only to fizzle out, even after positive results. Not this time. With everything supplied by RTP I knew I could start AND finish and here I am.

When I first was introduced to RTP Transformation system I knew I had found something different. Created by someone whom I can relate to in their past fitness frustrations. A system comprised of all the ingredients that seemed to be missing in my past efforts.

During my first mission I sometimes felt life was throwing every roadblock it could find at me. I was hit with everything from sickness and past injuries to the death of my grandfather, but quitting was never an option. The RTP Transformation System prepared me in my thoughts, my beliefs and my attitudes.

The RTP System Modules motivated and taught me, the accountability system kept me on track and the wonderful ShredderSphere was there to give support and positive pressure. I am so grateful to my shredder friends for all the support and encouragement. For me, that was one of the most important RTP Transformation success ingredients.

It is hard to believe it was only 84 days, but so many things have changed. The obvious, being my physique. To tell on myself, there are times I pass a mirror and have to stop. Not to stand there and say, “I have to do something to get in shape,” like I once did but to say, “Wow, look at me NOW.” I still have a little way to go, but I am so ecstatic in how far I have come.

My physical RTP Transformation Mission 1 results:

Weight went down from 199.8 lbs to 176.6 lbs
Lean Body Mass went from 135.3 lbs to 144.4 lbs
Fat weight went from 64.4 lbs to 32.2 lbs
Body Fat % went from 33% to 21%

Then there are the mental results. I am more positive, more self-confident and less likely to step back to try to blend in with the scenery. I know I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I am happy with who I am and how I look and that cannot be taken away.

Another thing I wanted to come out of this mission was knowledge. I needed knowledge of nutrition as well as knowledge / experience with exercise and free weights. That is another RTP Transformation success ingredient. Everything I needed to know, every question I had, it was all at my fingertips.

The RTP Transformation System has taught me by experience; if you want a positive powerful transformation you do it from the inside out. The proof is in the pictures.

Thank you Adam Waters, thank you Tom Venuto and thank you Carlos DeJesus for sharing your knowledge and your vision. Thank you ShrederSphere friends for your support and encouragement. I have completed my mission and am ready for the next.

Shred on my friends,
Chuck Billingsley

Stay tuned for the first featured “RTP Transformer” tomorrow, you’ll be blown away by her story of transformation (and her after pictures!)

Until tomorrow…

Eat Clean, Shred Hard, Think BIG!

AJ

RTP Transformation System: www.RTP-Book.com

RTP Free Sample Download: www.RTP-Book.com/free-sample

NYC Shredder Summit Goes Live!

Summit Real Time Attendance Update:

Confirmed NYC Summit Shredders: 52 ‘Sphere Members

Shredder United States Locations: 14 Different US States

Shredder International Locations: 7 Different Countries

IMPORTANT: The NYC Shredder Summit is only open to RTP Transformation System customers who are documenting their physique transformation journeys inside ShredderSphere 2.0, and hit a minimum CAPS (Cumulative Accountability Compliance Score) of 90% for their designated “Shred Mission.”

RTP Turbo: New RTP Workout Program Being “Road Tested” in Real Time which will be made available to all RTP Book Customers upon completion.

===============================================

ShredderSphere.com Private Community

Real Time Statistics:

Since: March 10, 09

Total Members: 900+

Forum Posts: 20,000+

Blog Entries: 20,000+

Blog Comments: 110,000+

Note: ShredderSphere.com is the official real time accountability and support community for www.RTP-Book.com Customers.

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