Firing-Up the Spirit Between Members
- Thread starter Chillen
- Start date
Damn right mofo, unless you give me the good training and all the others the **** stuff to make me win
Sign me up then
True, we havent even come to a conclusion yet.
I think the trainer idea is a bad idea PERSONALLY. But its upto the majority. Like Tony said, i wouldnt be fair for him to train people for free when he had others paying.
I think pairing up is a good idea or even grouping up. Using people with similar goals so they can sort of work together and set and meet targets.
Stats
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 162
Goals: Be a better grappler. Get back to heavier weight after July 27th. Maintain my awesome conditioning. Get stronger (my motivation for this is being hindered by my primary goal which is to be a better grappler. Since they are not causal relationships this particular goal has since been in decline)
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 162
Goals: Be a better grappler. Get back to heavier weight after July 27th. Maintain my awesome conditioning. Get stronger (my motivation for this is being hindered by my primary goal which is to be a better grappler. Since they are not causal relationships this particular goal has since been in decline)
Im away for the weekend but I will go ahead with the lottery draft idea once I return. If the other idea wants to proceed as well, then that is awesome as well. However that isnt my little nugget so I wont write up how that one will work.
As of today, June 29th, 2008 (at the time writing this post), these are the goal participants: (no particular order)
Unless I am incorrect in listing the sex of each participant, we currently only have two female participants.
Trainers:(or what ever we are going to call them, no particular order)
Best wishes,
Chillen
- Kraken-Male
- BigTom-Male
- JDie2003-Male
- Focus-Male
- iwasfatbefore-Male
- Hardyb-Male
- Crarzyboy-Male
- rideandshoot-Male
- Realworksucks-Male
- Shayner-Male
- Sorridere-Female
- JackP-Male
- EricL-Male
- Dallen-Male
- 5Spirit-Male
- Woodt-Male
- Lillian-Female
- FlyinFree-Male
- Lei-Male
Unless I am incorrect in listing the sex of each participant, we currently only have two female participants.
Trainers:(or what ever we are going to call them, no particular order)
- Mreik (?, and/or supervisor, referee, peace keeper, etc )
- EVO
- LV (?) A PM is necessary.
- Tony M
- SkianS 40
- CCR (?)
- Chillen
- Malkore (?) A PM is necessary.
- JP Fitness (?) A PM is necessary.
- Jaim91
Best wishes,
Chillen
Put TM's post (as of today) in one spot for review
Below are the posts by TM on the lottery draft thus far (as of today June 29th, 2008.
Review them, and make comments and opinions.
And JD's comment:
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1. If we go the journal method, "should" each pairing forum member have a simular graphic in the subject line to assist with defining who is partnered with who?
and/or
2. We can put the participants/trainers (or what ever we call them) in the "sticky" thread on its own (NO COMMENTS ALLOWED, it must be kept clean and concise, locked, with mods/admin making changes, deletions, etc.)
a. Listing the participants, and the partnered pair (by draft is fine with me).
There goals would be clearly defined in their journals--with a start and end period. They would be e-partners as TM suggested. Keeping each other accountable with us working with them to motivate and give advice as time goes by. (why--couldn't we add in a trophy for the best progress between the pair? Some forums have this, and this could be added in their forum name title underneath the rep bar with a HTML hack). We all know making progress is the ultimate reward, hands down, I agree completely. But, this could be a nice touch......what do you think?
Best wishes,
Chillen
Below are the posts by TM on the lottery draft thus far (as of today June 29th, 2008.
Review them, and make comments and opinions.
The only thing I see is that we wont have enough trainers. It seems we will have an overwhelming response for people who want in as participants. Also this is now becoming a challenge between trainers, something along the lines of a Physique Clinic. I dont really like that idea.
It should be more about the participants who are trying to reach their goals, not which trainer can have a better group, ya know?
And JD's comment:
This might be a good idea. There are members who have the same goals from what I've seen on this thread. Such as members being in a cutting stage after bulking. But, there might not be anyone who has the same goals as me. Which is to lose 60-80lbs. So a draft might fit some peoples goals and situation better.
So maybe there should be 2 groups?
How do i raise my chances of getting the first pick?
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1. If we go the journal method, "should" each pairing forum member have a simular graphic in the subject line to assist with defining who is partnered with who?
and/or
2. We can put the participants/trainers (or what ever we call them) in the "sticky" thread on its own (NO COMMENTS ALLOWED, it must be kept clean and concise, locked, with mods/admin making changes, deletions, etc.)
a. Listing the participants, and the partnered pair (by draft is fine with me).
There goals would be clearly defined in their journals--with a start and end period. They would be e-partners as TM suggested. Keeping each other accountable with us working with them to motivate and give advice as time goes by. (why--couldn't we add in a trophy for the best progress between the pair? Some forums have this, and this could be added in their forum name title underneath the rep bar with a HTML hack). We all know making progress is the ultimate reward, hands down, I agree completely. But, this could be a nice touch......what do you think?
Best wishes,
Chillen
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Trainers:(or what ever we are going to call them, no particular order)
- Mreik (?, and/or supervisor, referee, peace keeper, etc
- EVO
- LV (?) A PM is necessary.
- Tony M
- SkianS 40
[*]CCR (?)- Chillen
- Malkore (?) A PM is necessary.
- JP Fitness (?) A PM is necessary.
- Jaim91
I'm flattered that you would keep me in that company Chillen but I don't think an unqualified person should should be training someone on here.
I'll challenge anyone though
I'm flattered that you would keep me in that company Chillen but I don't think an unqualified person should should be training someone on here.
I'll challenge anyone though
I dont consider myself a "trainer", but in one form or another we all give advice on this forum, and over 90% of the members whom give advice on this forum on diet and training are not "trainers nor nutritionists". And, this situation (that we are trying to settle on), is really no different than giving advice on various aspects of diet and training. Without a "technical" and formal background, what qualifies us to do this? Additionally, even IF a person has a techinical background in diet and fitness, doesnt "necessarily" qualify them. Like I said before, there are bozo the clowns with credentials that "techinically" qualify them to do certain things, but couldnt find there way out of someones colon.
Having a knowledgeable person along side another needing assistance provides some guidance and support, and one doesnt need a formal education for this. In addition, there are alot of persons on this forum without this "formal" education that are quite competent in diet and fitness. Not everyone can afford to hire a trainer. The next best thing is to be your own (by obtaining knowledge of diet and training), and having an experienced (and/or knowledgeable) person with another needing help, assists the cause.
Best wishes,
Chillen
do we have to pair male/male female/female? I dont think so, but if it would make people more comfortable.
I think there are a lot of people who want to join, but are afraid of failing. If this is you, then this may be what YOU NEED.
I think there are a lot of people who want to join, but are afraid of failing. If this is you, then this may be what YOU NEED.
We are getting close.
Unless subsequent posts specify otherwise, I am assuming we are going the e-partner route.
I need a mod to answer some of my points in my most recent posts (like yesterday) one way or the other to get clarification.
Thanks!
Chillen
Oh, I wouldn't mind...If there's a guy who's willing to put up with me (a dieting bb-er at 19 week out), then I'd for sure work with a man
See bold. There is more to come. I will try to write up a sign up post with rules tonight (its wife's birthday, so we'll see how it goes) if not then by tomorrow. We'll set a Draft date, or maybe a span of days.
Each person will basically have to list "goals, stats, whether they want to draft or be in the lottery, etc"
As far as the trainers go, well that is up to the trainers. After the draft a team could request to work with a trainer, then a trainer could choose to work with that team. Some kind of modification could be made at the end of say four months as to who had the best journal + reached goals + helped other people like you mentioned.
This sounds very good to me, and I'm jacked up for this!