Hey @JakeL and @PeeJay95!

You do not have to be a PLATINUM member to win. But will need to be to access all the workouts. Half of the workouts each month will be free on YouTube and the other will be only on the site. Obviously as a platinum member with full access to the entire program you will have a better chance at following the program to reach your goals, access to the custom mealplanner app as well as the entire workout and exercise database and exclusive content.

But if you are a GOLD member you will still be able to participate :-D

Make sure you read the rules. We are looking for people who not only make the transformation, but people who are always upgrading their profiles with photos and body measurements, body fat% changes etc., making friends on the site and interacting with the community.

IF you have more questions, post below!

Okay Im super exicted for this chalenge. This is exactly what I needed to push myself further than Ive evr gone before. Also hopefullly learn a thing or two as I am a trainer myself.

Im posting to maybe help motivate everyone a little early. The challenge start January 4th, but i think its best to start getting your ducks in a row now. Having your head in the game early can improve your results alot. start your plan of attack now. What will you eat, when will you do the workouts, when will your food shop, ways to keep yourself motivated. Waitng until the 4th to consider all these factors can set you back maybe even a week in terms of getting the ball rolling. I know this probably doesnt apply to the veterans of this life style, but for any new comers this may help.

Best of luck to everyone of you and most of all have fun. Dont forget to smile through every meal and bench press no matter how tough it is to not eat the chips and ice cream. Thank you scott for hosting such a great community. Cant wait to see everyones progress :)

Looking forward to join this challenge. Hell Yeah!!

Count me in! Looking forward to doing this as a team @scott_herman! My abdominal strain is has pretty much healed, so I'm ready for some abuse!

How many days per week are we to be training and how do I bookmark this thread?

Hi SH Community! I am so excited and pumped to have join this challenge...this is my first time to take part in such endeavor too! Can't wait to start! :)

Good luck eveeryone.

Hey Hawk, to bookmark this simply use your broswers 'create bookmark' or 'create favorite' functionality.

mostly to find within the menu of your internet browser. This way you can access it everytime again very easily.

(it can not be bookmarked within the MS website itself, needs you to use oyur browser to do so)

Cheers!

man i can not wait, i already got my meal plan setup and i have picking the right foods that i like as well as to what is really good for me so i can have an edge now, im taking the time i have now to prep and get ready so that way starting on Jan 4th , i will already have my plan in action :) i just have one question, do i have to take my first pic with my shirt off, cause im a little nervous cause i dont feel confindent yet? thanks guys and totally looking forward to having fun with everybody here we can do this!

I'm currently in the middle of a cut.  So, probably not going to do well in the contest, but I'm in anyway!

Edit:  Now that I read the rules, looks like cutters have a shot!

Well the winner isn't going to be the "most gains" it is going to be a contest of transformation, how involved you are, helping others, etc.

Check out the rules here: http://muscularstrength.com/12-Week-Challenge-rules.php

That is what we like to hear!!!!!! OH YEAH!

Thanks @crood!

I tried to hit the sign up button and it didnt work, so do I just need to upload my photos and follow the rules?

What exactly didn't work for you?

Hey ready for the challenge and just wondering is anyone from NJ in the Passaic County area so we can train together?

Ok i got it to work , sir

I upload the photos, Thanks