Competed in my first contest!

[rp28nct]

On April 12th, 2008, I competed in my first bodybuilding competition! It was a lot of fun and I had a chance to learn from many of the other competitors. My only regret was not talking to the judges and getting more pointers. I weighed in at 181 lbs the morning of the show, and competed in the Novice Heavyweight and Open Light-heavyweight categories. Honestly, that was a dream come true for me, especially since I never thought I could be classed as a heavy.

Here are some pics from the show:
<img src=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/medium/938_sm.jpg>
<img src=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/medium/940_sm.jpg>
<img src=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/medium/946_sm.jpg>
<img src=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/medium/944_sm.jpg>
<img src=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/medium/926_sm.jpg>

[DonnieJvilleNC]

WOW! Congrats on competing in your very first bodybuilding competition. After some copying & pasting, I saw your pics. You looked really good!

So, are you going to compete again?

[rp28nct]

I will compete, again, so I can apply what I learned this time around. However, it won't be for a while so I can concentrate on gaining more muscle.

Sorry about the links... I haven't figured out how to embed images rather than linking them.

[musclejunkie22]

Congrats and good work. I know that you put a lot of hard work into it. Keep training and growing.

[mann007]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/938_sm.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/940_sm.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/946_sm.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/944_sm.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/926_sm.jpg

[Notbigenuff]

Good for you making the leap to the stage - I hope the experience has motivated you to keep on working harder! And getting bigger, of course...

[1bigwoof]

Congratulations! Your hard work and dedication paid off with an impressive physique. Good luck with additional growth and preparation for the next show. Please keep us posted.

[omelissokomos]

Let me add my own congratulations to the mix. It's wonderful to see such dedication at work and even better to know you're gonna keep on getting huge.

[rp28nct]

Originally Posted by omelissokomos

Let me add my own congratulations to the mix. It's wonderful to see such dedication at work and even better to know you're gonna keep on getting huge.

Definitely striving to get bigger. Got a lot of good comments, feedback, and advice. Above all, I know that the hard work eventually leads to changes and improvements. I've seen the results first hand, and I like it! haha

Originally Posted by 1bigwoof

Congratulations! Your hard work and dedication paid off with an impressive physique. Good luck with additional growth and preparation for the next show. Please keep us posted.

Thanks a lot! I appreciate your comments, and I'm working to make myself that much more impressive. It's tough being the tallest guy at the show and now also be the biggest, most muscular guy there. But, give me time.

Originally Posted by Notbigenuff

Good for you making the leap to the stage - I hope the experience has motivated you to keep on working harder! And getting bigger, of course...

It actually felt natural to be up on stage and posing to the music. I held out longer in the poses than some of the other guys, so that gave me a boost. All in all, they were a great bunch of people to talk to... and I plan to do it again.

Originally Posted by mann007

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/938_sm.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/940_sm.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/946_sm.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/944_sm.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/...ium/926_sm.jpg

Thanks, I'll remember how to code this in the future.

Originally Posted by musclejunkie22

Congrats and good work. I know that you put a lot of hard work into it. Keep training and growing.

A lot of hard work and pre-contest prep... but it was worth it to hit the stage!

[alantherock]

Congratulations, mate. Good work taking it to the stage. Train hard!

[rp28nct]

Originally Posted by alantherock

Congratulations, mate. Good work taking it to the stage. Train hard!

Cheers, mate! Appreciate it. I've been off for a week, relaxing and letting my body recover. Finally getting over a post-contest cold. Time to get back in the gym and push my body to over 200 lbs!

[Jace]

Very cool! Truly inspiring, man! Thank you for sharing your story with us!

[mystery7]

Wish I could see the pics. Love to see your hard work.

[DragonKnight]

Considering the thread is 5 years old (almost to the day,) it's probably been deleted from the forum it was originally posted on.