Everybody has heard about The Biggest Loser, a weight loss contest where the “winner” is the person who loses the most weight. Fitness enthusiasts are also no doubt familiar with 12-week body transformation contests, such as the phenomenally successful Body For Life challenge. Now, two fitness experts from different continents say they’ve got the next big thing in fitness and body transformation competitions: Real Time Accountability. Best-selling author and fat loss expert Tom Venuto and Australian Fitness blogger Adam Waters say a photo a day will keep the body fat away. Today, Tom and Adam have just released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list, prize package information and contest details for the historic first competition – entry deadline Thursday, April 30th… competition starts May 4th at www.RTP-SYSTEM.com….

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Q: What is the RTP transformation contest?

The RTP Transformation Contest is the world’s first real time body transformation contest where you will follow the RTP approach to nutrition and training accountability with the objective of transforming your physique in 84 days. Contestants are known as “shredders.” The best body transformation wins.

Q: What does RTP mean?

RTP is an acronym for Real Time Physique. That means you will blog your progress every day (in “real time.”) It’s NOT just a before and after photo competition (2 photos). Every day is an after picture (84 photos in 84 days!)

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Q: What does the accountability part entail?

Think of it as positive pressure. Accountability means you set goals and make commitments. Then you’re held to those commitments by your fellow shredders. You’re also held accountable by journaling your nutrition, training, progress numbers and photo on a blog using the RTP accountability system, which is a type of compliance checklist. We realize no one is perfect, so there’s a scoring system, and your objective is 90% or greater compliance.

Q: Do I really have to take a picture every day? With my shirt off????

Yes! Men: shorts. Women shorts and sports top. Or wear swimsuits.

Q: Swimsuits? Ok, now I’m scared. What are the accountability standards?

You should be motivated, not scared. But honestly, this contest is not for everyone. You really have to put yourself on the line for this. If you’re not willing to make a total commitment to see this 12 week mission through to the end then you should not sign up for this contest. But the commitment required is exactly why the RTP challenge is so powerful.

Here are the standards for the real time accountability system:

1) Complete 84 day Transformation: Follow and implement the RTP System manual for an 84-day period starting on or before US EST 11:59:59 Monday May 4, 2009.

2) Transformation Documentation: Your progress must be documented inside the ShredderSphere private community according to the 3 principles of RTP Accountability: Daily pictures, daily journaling and real time accountability blogging.

3) Time Frame: You will be judged over a consecutive 84-Day period. This will be one RTP “Mission.” Finish date is 11:59:59 PM, Sunday July 26, 2009.

4) Accountability Compliance: To be eligible for the grand prize, you must complete the 84 day transformation, documented with an accountability compliance score of 90%.

5) How Your Daily Accountability Score (DAS) Is Calculated:

Visit www.RTP-SYSTEM.com and go to the FAQ page for more details aboutthe compliance point system (sample accountability chart below).

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Q: Do I have to purchase or take any supplements?

No! We don’t sell supplements. But you can use supplements if you want to. (Natural supplements only – we believe in a drug-free approach).

Q: I’m already on a diet I like, do I have to follow your nutrition program?

Each individual customizes their own meal plan within a set of results-based parameters from the RTP program. There are no set menus you have to follow; you are encouraged to customize your plan to suit your food tastes, caloric requirements and physique goals.

People have unique nutrition requirements so there’s no way we could make one diet mandatory for everyone. (For example, there are vegetarians successfully using the RTP system).

Whatever nutrition program you commit to, you will be judged on your compliance to your chosen program.

Q: I already own your Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle (BFFM) ebook, Tom. Do I really have to buy this RTP program to enter?

Yes. You will NEED those RTP manual modules. Although the nutrition module is a condensation of BFFM (so there’s no conflict with BFFM), the other modules contain specific action steps in relation to mindset, motivation, goal-setting, accountability and an 84-day workout program. You’ll also get detailed instructions on how to use the accountability compliance checklist, including the blog, photos and other accountability tools. The system is not dry or overly scientific. It’s written from the personal and emotional perspective of a man (Adam) who failed for 6 years before finally figuring out how to make it stick via positive pressure through personal and public accountability.

Q: Who is eligible or not eligible?

You can enter from any country in the world, as long as fitness competitions with cash prizes and awards are legal in your country, province, state or city. (there are some state restrictions and this contest is “void where prohibited”).

Visit: www.RTP-SYSTEM.com and refer to the terms and conditions before you enroll in the contest.

Q: How do I win?

Finish your 84 day “shred mission” with a minimum cumulative compliance score of 90%. This gets you in the finals. The finalists will be narrowed to a shortlist of best body transformations, based on relative improvement. Relative means that it’s not the leanest person who wins, but the person who makes the most improvement. That means that regardless of where you’re starting from today, you have an equal opportunity to win.

Physical transformation is 75% of the final score. Your inspirational story, as documented on your blog, is 25% of the score. A judging panel consisting of myself, Adam and Carlos DeJesus (training advisor) will narrow down the candidates into a shortlist and then all the Shreddersphere members will vote via “blind” poll over a 24- hour period to determine the male and female winners.

Q: What are the prizes?

The “Winner’s Event” Itinerary on August 8, 2009 includes the following:

  • Round trip airfare to New York City from your place of residence (up to a maximum of US $1500).
  • 2 nights accommodation at the luxurious W Hotel Hoboken with views overlooking the Manhattan skyline
  • 1 Training Session with Tom Venuto and Adam Waters in New Jersey on August 8, 2009.
  • 1 Professional Photo Shoot with Tom Venuto and Adam Waters on August 8, 2009.
  • 1 Dinner in New York City with Tom Venuto and Adam Waters on August 8, 2009.
  • 1 Ticket to a Broadway Show with Tom Venuto and Adam Waters on August 8, 2009.
  • $500 spending money.
  • Transport to each location on “Event Day” (August 8, 2009) will be provided by Tom Venuto’s “Burn The Fat Mobile.”
  • 1 “T
    ime Lapse” Video documenting your 84 days transformation custom produced by Adam Waters.
  • Your “Success Story” will be featured in RTP Transformation System 2.0 Digital Package due for release in late 2009.

Q: What Broadway show will we see?

Shredders will vote on that after the contest starts. Tom and Adam will get the best seats money can buy (off Broadway is an option too – New York has shows downtown like Stomp and Blue Man Group).

Q: What’s for dinner?

Anything you want. But a couple things we know for sure: One, it will be in one of New York City’s finest restaurants. Two, it will be a REWARD MEAL! Wine, desserts, whatever your big heart and (soon to be) little stomach desires. Of course if you want more broccoli and egg whites, be my guest!

Q: Burn The Fat-Mobile? Sounds cool. What kind of car do you have Tom?

A white car. Don’t worry, you will be riding in style… And the black leather seats give you a massage…. (I’m serious! And the massager has 4 different speed settings!) Batman would approve. In fact, it has lots of gadgets. James Bond, eat your heart out.

Q: How do I enter?

Go to: www.RTP-SYSTEM.com

Purchase the RTP system (a manual with 7 modules with complete instructions on how to make your transformation. You will receive access to the shreddersphere and further instructions after you enroll.

Q: What is the entry deadline?

Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at midnight Pacific Standard Time

Q: When do I start my transformation?

We all start shredding on Monday, May 4th, 2009

Q: What if I have more questions?

Go to www.rtp-system.com and visit the help desk. Or post questions in the blog comment section below.

Q: Tom, why are you doing this? And how come you don’t just have your own Burn The Fat contest?

I’ve wanted to host a transformation contest for years, but didn’t want to copy cat programs like Body For Life, which arguably deserves the credit for the ingenious idea of the 12 week fitness challenge. So, I’ve been waiting to do something unique.

When I heard about Adam Water’s concept for a real time physique (RTP) contest, I realized that this was an original concept. A real time accountability contest had never been done before, so we joined forces to co-promote it.

Besides, I have a lazy streak in me and terrible organizational skills. So I made Adam do all the hard work, LOL! In a sense, this IS a Burn The Fat contest. I wrote the forward for Adam’s program manual and served as the advisor for the nutrition module.

One last thing. This is the first ever RTP competition. Will there be another? Based on the unbelievable response we’ve had so far, we think it would make a great annual event.

But wouldn’t it be cool to be a part of the FIRST one? You may want to do this just to transform your body. But what if you win? Think about this. Some of the Body For Life Challenge winners from the late 1990’s are still well known in the fitness industry to this day. Many of them became fitness professionals or fitness celebrities.

We believe this is the next big thing in 12 week fitness competitions. And that means, it’s your chance to get in on the ground floor;of a new movement; a new community. The fitness world needs a successor to Body For Life. We also want to show the world that there’s an alternative to being a “big loser.” You can be a winner. You can be a shredder.

I hope you become a part of this historic, inaugural event. It will never be repeated again here in my own home town.

Sincerely,

Tom Venuto
NJ / New York City area

PS. 84 photos for 84 days = 1 “time lapse” video = the worlds most viewed You Tube video for “weight loss” (4,103, 525 views and counting)

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