Competing in 2011?

[Calgary]

Anyone considering competing for the first time this year?

[digger]

I am, later in 2011.

[b.spencer]

I am. NPC Northern Colorado in April. My first contest.

[musldman]

Competing for first time this year as well. Can't WAIT to get onstage and show this shit off! GROW IT TO SHOW IT!

[latinherc]

I love this thread...serious guys in!! good luck to all!! and dont forget to post ypur pics here!!!

[Calgary]

For me its a matter of when, not if... I'm looking at maybe the fall - the other option seems to be the late spring.
Its hard to decide!

[b.spencer]

Originally Posted by Calgary

For me its a matter of when, not if... I'm looking at maybe the fall - the other option seems to be the late spring.
Its hard to decide!

My trainer is after me to do a fall show as well as Spring.

[anglekindle]

Might depending on my condition this summer.... Theres this amateur contest in November that I am aiming to be in.

[Calgary]

Originally Posted by b.spencer

My trainer is after me to do a fall show as well as Spring.

Its similar for me...
I'm trying to decide - I'd actually like to do a spring/fall, but the timing of the actual shows isn't perfect for that except with cross-continental travel. It could add to the adventure, I guess, though!
I'm starting to really refine the diet staring today so I'm going to assess realistic timing by the end of the month.

[Calgary]

I had the satisfying moment of being declared "big enough" by the trainer a few weeks ago. Pretty fun...

[b.spencer]

Originally Posted by Calgary

Its similar for me...
I'm trying to decide - I'd actually like to do a spring/fall, but the timing of the actual shows isn't perfect for that except with cross-continental travel. It could add to the adventure, I guess, though!
I'm starting to really refine the diet staring today so I'm going to assess realistic timing by the end of the month.

Originally Posted by Calgary

I had the satisfying moment of being declared "big enough" by the trainer a few weeks ago. Pretty fun...

I started my diet yesterday. My trainer thinks I can make it right to the top of the light heavies. Honestly, he is scared I will come in as a VERY SMALL heavy versus a top size light heavy. Hell, I never would have imagined those words coming out of his mouth.

[Gettinjacked26]

I am doing my 2nd this year. Did my first in august 2010. Had such a blast and now I gotta do more! Hoping to come in 10 -15lbs heavier than last year. Most likely a late summer show.

[Calgary]

Originally Posted by b.spencer

I started my diet yesterday. My trainer thinks I can make it right to the top of the light heavies. Honestly, he is scared I will come in as a VERY SMALL heavy versus a top size light heavy. Hell, I never would have imagined those words coming out of his mouth.

We suspect I'll end up mid-170s so I can relate.

[Calgary]

So this Saturday marks 16 weeks out for one show, and 18 weeks out for another... Time to make a decision!

[SWMassMan]

Only one local NPC show here and it's in August. I'm in.

[seo.tenma]

I am doing my first contest in November. I am 200lb already, this might be nothing for some guys but for me it is a huge accomplishment. I want to put another 20 pounds from now till July. Then start the diet for the contest.


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[irish muscle]

I was aiming to be ready for Spring Classic here in Ireland but looks like Autumn for me, classic class or first timers!

[BIGJOEY]

hey doing alantic states here in the usa in nyc in june. After that show looking at either in july or august. the july show is teen collegete masters nationals a pro qualifying show or north americans in sugust another pro qualifying show.

[Calgary]

So officially 19.5 weeks out......

[COMuscle]

Originally Posted by b.spencer

I am. NPC Northern Colorado in April. My first contest.

Hey man- good luck at the Northern. I was supposed to be doing that one but I am too far away from have the size i need-- I'm working with a coach now though and we are getting me ready for the Colorado In July.

[latinherc]

PLEASE post pictures of your transformation and progress to the stage!

[musclebaz]

Actually I've been competing for a few years but won two competitions last year... The Mr Anglia Over 50 and the Novice Britain over 50. Nothing extraordinary about that except that I am now 64 and entering the Midlands Over with the 50 class on May 8th with the hope to qualify for the Britain Finals 3 weeks later. Good luck to you all above. I am well aware of the hard work, dieting sacrifices and show preparation you will put in and hope you all place well.

[Calgary]

13.5 Weeks-out today...
It starting to come together. I'm shifting training to a different cycle for the next while, and the diet has come together.
Its interesting how when you diet-down you can actually start to feel bigger.

[Calgary]

Well the diet continues...
I'm eating more at this point and on carb-loading days I'm feeling my muscles swell quite a bit.
I'm down a pound from last week.
The eating is literally tiring; a 10 oz chicken breast seems to take forever to get through!

[1bigwoof]

Good luck, Calgary....hope the diet goes as you plan. Please keep us posted.

[rp28nct]

Doing my second show in August. Finishing bulking until May, then start cutting.

[Calgary]

Originally Posted by rp28nct

Doing my second show in August. Finishing bulking until May, then start cutting.

What did you learn from doing your first show?

[latinherc]

calgary can you relate more of your diet...cycles, carb loading etc...

[Calgary]

Originally Posted by latinherc

calgary can you relate more of your diet...cycles, carb loading etc...

Sure:
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday - moderate carbs
Thursday/Friday - high carbs (relatively)
Saturday - very low carbs
Sunday - low carbs

6 meals each day... 2 chicken based, 1 fish based, 2 eggwhite based, 1 protein isolate.

The daily calories will decline as the weeks pass. Right now I'm eating more than previously, but loosing about a pound each week.

Its interesting how "full" muscles feel on carbed-up days; its definitely noticable.

[rp28nct]

Originally Posted by Calgary

What did you learn from doing your first show?

The biggest thing that I took away from the show, other than the great people that I'd met, is that the size of your legs and your overall conditioning is what wins the contest. I was the tallest competitor at my show, and I knew that if I wanted to do better, the next time, I needed to improve a lot... but have been focusing on my legs and muscle maturity.

[Harlee]

Will be competing in 2012. Using this year to add as much muscle mass as possible and come in next summer's contest as a freak sized bodybuilder. Im 6'2" and 252 now. Looking for a good 15 pounds of muscle - more if i can.

[BIGJOEY]

starting contest prep this comming sunday. 12 weeks of diet/ cardio and getting shredded for comps. if you want to see the nutrition etc let me know. I will post it.

[bulkinupbig]

BigJoey,
Always interested in seeing pre contest diets. Can always learn a thing or two about what works for some and what might work for me. Not sure if I am going to compete again later this year. Working around a terrible left shoulder injury that has impacted my workouts significantly.
Cheers,
Bulkinupbig

[latinherc]

Calgary Thank you for the information dont forget pics at 10 weeks!!!! it will be awesome to see your transformation until 1 week!

[Calgary]

Well its less than 8 weeks out now...
I'm not as far along as I would have liked, but I'm ok with where I've gotten to at this point.
This week I've reached the -20 pounds point from my heaviest. There's probably another 12 to go.
I can feel my body changing daily, which is exciting for sure.

[rp28nct]

Originally Posted by rp28nct

Doing my second show in August. Finishing bulking until May, then start cutting.

10 weeks, 2 days out.. Found out since my last posting, that they changed the date of the contest. Oh well!

June 25th in Amherst, MA. OCB Never Surrender will see me returning to the stage.. bigger and more shredded than ever!

[1bigwoof]

Originally Posted by rp28nct

10 weeks, 2 days out.. Found out since my last posting, that they changed the date of the contest. Oh well!

June 25th in Amherst, MA. OCB Never Surrender will see me returning to the stage.. bigger and more shredded than ever!

Good luck, rp28nct! You were looking great the last time I saw you. Would love to see you rock the stage in Amherst!!

[rp28nct]

Originally Posted by 1bigwoof

Good luck, rp28nct! You were looking great the last time I saw you. Would love to see you rock the stage in Amherst!!

Cool, anyone who can make it is invited! And you can also check me out on webcam in the mornings... broadcasting my mind-blowing, ferocious pumping workouts! haha

[jcnutt]

Best of luck RP!!! You definitely have shown signs of massive muscle gains from your previous show!! Look out Amherst!!!

[rickdaddy]

Its my dream to compete some day and this year was going to be the year but now that my wrist is fucked id be lucky if I was in shape for the rest of the year.