Patience, Persistence, & Perspiration: Interview with AT10 Winner Hans Gutmann

May 20, 2013 by Allen Elliott

Here’s your new interview with one of the winners from the 10th Adonis Golden Ratio Transformation Contest.

Today John talks to Hans Gutmann who placed 3rd in our last 12-Week Transformation contest.

Hans’s Transformation is the epitome of a quote by author, Napoleon Hill. The quote reads: “Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”

During Hans’s 12-week journey he lost nearly 20lbs! He stayed the course and was able to reward himself with a brand-new physique. However, Hans’s isn’t stopping here…read onto find out his next goal.

But first, check out his AT10 Pictures:

Hans Gutmann- 3rd Place- Before Photos

Hans Gutmann- 3rd Place- AT10 Transformation Image

Hans Gutmann- AT10 3rd Place- Transformation Image

Hans Gutmann – AT10 3rd Place – After Photos

Hans’s Transformation Essay:

I decided to enter AT10 to make myself accountable. I knew if I just shadowed the contest my self-discipline would be more apt to falter at some point. I also decided that I would jump in with both feet on the Adonis Lifestyle. I would follow the exercise and nutrition regimen as outlined, stick with it, and not question the process.

I worked from the Progressive Supersets and Final Phase modules and lifted nearly every day. I also followed the Reverse Taper Diet and closely monitored my caloric intake. I included the suggested 15% for labeling errors and saw my stalled fat loss pick up again.

I’d read many times in the AI Forums that Patience is the key. It sounds too simple to work but I guess I needed to learn it first-hand. Put in the hard work, follow the system, and it WILL work. When you see the same person in the mirror each day or even each week, you don’t see the changes – but they’re happening. As I progressed through the contest, I saw many of the topics discussed in the AI Community applying to me. For example, Permission to be Light. Initially, I thought I only needed to lose 10 lbs. to see myself in lean shape, but I ended up dropping nearly 20 lbs. with no loss in strength or size.

I am pleased with the outcome of my AT10 experience. Many of the RTD rules have become habits now and it gets easier as I approach golden proportions. A goal of mine has been to build a lean, strong body that I could be proud of on my 44th birthday next month and AT10 has helped me achieve that goal. Next stop: Golden Ratio!

Hans’s Transformation Interview:

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Walking The Walk: Interview with AT10 Winner Rich Sigona

May 13, 2013 by Allen Elliott

Here’s your new interview with one of the winners from the 10th Adonis Golden Ratio Transformation Contest.

Today John talks to Rich Sigona who placed 2nd in our last 12-Week Transformation contest.

Rich, is the epitome of the phrase, “Walking the Walk” as a pioneer and ambassador of the Adonis Golden Ratio (AGR) Program he has steadfastly walked the path of the Adonis Lifestyle over the past three years.

Here’s a throwback image of Rich when he first embarked on his Fitness Journey and the results of him successfully completing an earlier AGR transformation contest.

Adonis Lifestyle Origins: Rich Sigona Circa 2010

With consistency and effort Rich has transformed himself yet again! Check out his AT10 Pictures:

Rich Sigona – 2nd Place – Before Photos

Rich SIgona – AT10 2nd Place -Transformation Image

Rich Sigona – 2nd Place – After Photos

Rich’s Transformation Essay:

I joined the Adonis Community in March of 2010 and this is the third time I have completed a contest. I have seen the AGR site grow and refine its system, improving itself along the way. I am happy that I have been able to participate in this experience. After this third contest I have come to realize that exercise and nutrition are not short term goals but lifelong changes. However, the biggest takeaways are having a plan and following through with it, participating and connecting with the Adonis Community and most importantly, having a great support system at home.

The Adonis Golden Ratio provides a path to success. When I first joined it was a revolutionary idea to me that there are specific metrics to achieve the ideal body. The Adonis Golden Ratio provided a specific defined goal for any guy and provides the workout and nutrition guidelines to help them get there. With this in place I learned my part was simply not to over think the workouts. My part was to be consistent, performing the workouts with proper intensity.

The Adonis Community is a great resource and being a part of it is as important as doing the workouts. It is a good place for like minded people to come together and share their struggles and successes. I found support, advice and even a mentor to help with the final weeks of this contest.

I am lucky to have a mate who is of like mind, especially when it comes to fitness. She is a Venus member who, like me, embraces the whole lifestyle. Adonis and Venus have helped us both understand that by having a good workout plan and eating less we can reshape our bodies. We are able to encourage each other and support one another as we make our health a priority in our lives.

For those who are new to AGR, I believe the program provides a well laid out plan to achieving your optimum body. I can honestly say that my success comes from consistency with the AGR program. Do the workouts, eat less and be involved.

Rich’s Transformation Interview:

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Less Is More: Interview with AT10 Winner Cody Johnson

May 6, 2013 by Allen Elliott

Here’s your new interview with one of the winners from the 10th Adonis Golden Ratio Transformation Contest.

Today John talks to Cody Johnson who placed 1st in our last 12-Week Transformation contest.

Cody was no stranger to the AGR principles of intermittent fasting. However, it was the fresh & simplistic approach of AGR’s strength training that was the biggest revelation to him.

Read on to find out why Cody believes, “Less is More” and learn about his contest experience throughout AT10.

But first, check out his transformation pictures:

Cody Johnson- AT10 1st Place – Before Photos

Cody Johnson – AT10 1st Place – Transformation Image

Cody – AT10 1st Place – After Photos

Cody’s Transformation Essay:

The Adonis Contest is the first contest I have ever actually completed, due to its shear simplicity. There were no complicated plans to put together from day to day, no whole food groups forbidden, no magic ratios to hit to ensure I wasn’t wasting away or forfeiting any progress….Just simply eat less than I currently was.

There was no time in which I felt I needed to give up, because the guidelines were easy enough that it was already in line with what I was doing, yet less overall of it (overall food), which made it seem not like a plan but simply living.

I appreciated the straight talk in the podcast, to undercut all the fluff that so many of your users come out of; it was truly liberating to know I didn’t have to eat on schedule, that I wouldn’t up and die if I didn’t have 200 grams of protein a day, that I didn’t have to spend a wad on supplements to finally get to where I wanted to be. The common sense approach reigns supreme.

Cody’s Transformation Interview:

If you want to get in touch with Cody, talk to him about his approach and get more tips, here’s his profile in our community.

Here’s the program Cody followed that helped him win this transformation contest: Adonis Golden Ratio

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AT10 12-Week Transformation Winners Announced

April 29, 2013 by Allen Elliott

The AT10 results are in and the transformations our guys made are simply amazing!

Congratulations to everyone who entered and finished!

Here are the winners:

Cody – 1st Place

Cody – 1st Place – Before Photos

Cody – 1st Place – After Photos

Rich Sigona – 2nd Place

Rich Sigona – 2nd Place – Before Photos

Rich Sigona – 2nd Place – After Photos

Hans Gutmann – 3rd Place

Hans Gutmann- 3rd Place- Before Photos

Hans Gutmann – 3rd Place – After Photos

Paul Tomlinson – 4th Place

Paul Tomlinson – 4th Place – Before Photos

Paul Tomlinson – 4th Place – After Photos

Kris Wragg – 5th Place

Kris Wragg – 5th Place – Before Photos

Kris Wragg – 5th Place – After Photos

Michael DeGood – 6th Place

Michael DeGood – 6th Place – Before Photos

Michael DeGood – 6th Place – After Photos

Michael Sasser – 7th Place

Michael Sasser – 7th Place- Before Photos

Michael Sasser – 7th Place- After Photos

Saul Celis – 8th Place

Saul Celis – 8th Place- Before Photos

Saul Celis – 8th Place – After Photos

Tim Heaton – 9th Place

Tim Heaton – 9th Place – Before Photos

Tim Heaton – 9th Place – After Photos

Michael Cerantola – 10th Place

Mike Cerantola – 10th Place – Before Photos

Michael Cerantola – 10th Place – Before Photos

If you are wondering about what program they used then check out the Adonis Index systems that all of them followed. You can also look forward to their interviews coming up in January.

Again congratulations to everyone, outstanding job.

Filed Under: Contest, Sage Advice, Transformation Tagged With: Adonis Index Before and Afters, Adonis Index Contest, Adonis Index Transformation, at10 contest winners

Patience, Persistence, & Perspiration: Interview with AT10 Winner Hans Gutmann

Hans’s Transformation Essay:

Hans’s Transformation Interview:

Walking The Walk: Interview with AT10 Winner Rich Sigona

Rich’s Transformation Essay:

Rich’s Transformation Interview:

Less Is More: Interview with AT10 Winner Cody Johnson

Cody’s Transformation Essay:

Cody’s Transformation Interview:

AT10 12-Week Transformation Winners Announced

Cody – 1st Place

Rich Sigona – 2nd Place

Hans Gutmann – 3rd Place

Paul Tomlinson – 4th Place

Kris Wragg – 5th Place

Michael DeGood – 6th Place

Michael Sasser – 7th Place

Saul Celis – 8th Place

Tim Heaton – 9th Place

Michael Cerantola – 10th Place

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