Before and after competition pics!

[stayfit2008]

Thought this would be fun to post. Heres mine!

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/15weeksold002.jpg

After:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/noviceoverall.jpg

[MattyH7688]

WOW! great job!

[stayfit2008]

Thanks bro. you got a before and after pic you want to post? This was the whole idea of the thread for everyone to post before and afters,..hehe

[MattyH7688]

Thanks bro. you got a before and after pic you want to post? This was the whole idea of the thread for everyone to post before and afters,..hehe

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/019.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/frontdouble.jpg

[jth16]

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/77152/progresspic/534612.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/04/20/77152/progresspic/1133312orig.jpg

[FATHER FLEX]

WOW guys!

[stayfit2008]

How bout you father flex? unless you were in GREAT shape all the time? :)

[stayfit2008]

This just hurts!
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/arnold_schwarzenegger_fat.jpg

[FATHER FLEX]

How bout you father flex? unless you were in GREAT shape all the time? :)

I think people are tired of seeing my pics by now. :D

Before

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0555-resize-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0554-resize.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0558-resize.jpg

After

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/yepp.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/bacler-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/bleh-1.jpg

[stayfit2008]

never seen those,..thanks! Granite!!

[Chris@UGA]

Jordan, I just wanted to say that I remember your starting pictures from a while back and you did an amazing job!

:edit: FatherFlex, holy moly. Awesome.

I didn't compete yet and I may not for a few more years, but here's my before and after so far...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/malark/9-11-2007001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/malark/11-12-08001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/malark/11-12-08027.jpg

[TigerStealth]

Here is my before/after. 24 weeks of contest dieting

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/TigerStealth1/2007_12_10003.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/TigerStealth1/2007_12_10006.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/TigerStealth1/15daysoutdc006.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/TigerStealth1/4daysout007.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/TigerStealth1/contestday013.jpg

[liftjunkie06]

I think people are tired of seeing my pics by now. :D

Before

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0555-resize-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0554-resize.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0558-resize.jpg

After

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/yepp.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/bacler-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/bleh-1.jpg


I love the veins in the back.

[liftjunkie06]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/medium/IM000629.JPG
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/medium/IM000627.JPG


http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/medium/side_shot12.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/07CoNat_MDFFL-086.jpg

[stayfit2008]

Lift Junkie, Thats just insane! man!! Kudos ++++ !

[liftjunkie06]

Lift Junkie, Thats just insane! man!! Kudos ++++ !

Thanks, it is impressive across the board so far!

[BuckSpin]

1st for sticky

This is a GREAT idea! Very inspiration!

[stayfit2008]

WAYYY BEFORE!!!!!
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/fat-bastard.jpg
AFTER, hehe
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/obliquetrophy-1.jpg

[Sean15782]

How about this one guys!

186lbs to 156lbs

[stayfit2008]

How about this one guys!

186lbs to 156lbs

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/ab.jpg
after
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/Sideleg3days.jpg

What a transformation!! A++

[bwelch1985]

^phenomenal hamstrings!

[Sean15782]

Thanks! There are some awsome transformations in here, it just shows what hard work and knowledge can do. That's why these forums are such a great place!

I don't know about you guys but I don't think I would have been able to make my transformation without the help/advice of so many others before me!

[stayfit2008]

Thanks! There are some awsome transformations in here, it just shows what hard work and knowledge can do. That's why these forums are such a great place!

I don't know about you guys but I don't think I would have been able to make my transformation without the help/advice of so many others before me!

DITTO ^^

[TigerStealth]

Thanks! There are some awsome transformations in here, it just shows what hard work and knowledge can do. That's why these forums are such a great place!

I don't know about you guys but I don't think I would have been able to make my transformation without the help/advice of so many others before me!

i agree

[FATHER FLEX]

This thread is going grow into a very motivating one. :)

Anyone else agree that liftjunkie06's calves must weigh at leats 10 pounds each. Its like walking in ankle weights. LOL

[Frankdaddy]

Here are mine, from my first show ever

http://a723.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/90/l_148c57e088c34035021238482519f322.jpg

http://a202.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/83/m_d4a056d659eb0d2fecf5df2274794c19.jpg

http://a458.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/52/l_3fddcc1bd562f5fe5fd29965a83c44a1.jpg

http://a310.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/100/l_9933dbe2675192654ec9daf241990ff5.jpg

http://a402.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/34/l_8b66046777f40b8cf2e5755d5314a049.jpg
http://a821.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_c83b4446fb64d69a96a3ca14dd92be74.jpg

http://a912.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/38/l_00b0e79bd6a0694832d1697b2e992e67.jpg

[stayfit2008]

[QUOTE=Frankdaddy;249223651]Here are mine, from my first show ever



http://a821.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_c83b4446fb64d69a96a3ca14dd92be74.jpg

Dont tell me this was the bench you pressed on???!!!

[Frankdaddy]

[QUOTE=Frankdaddy;249223651]Here are mine, from my first show ever



http://a821.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_c83b4446fb64d69a96a3ca14dd92be74.jpg

Dont tell me this was the bench you pressed on???!!!

HAha, yea everyday! its an old dark, dirty old gym, and its great for hard training, and nobody in the way. A lot of chalk, iron plates, and good bars with great knurling on them. It does good for me :)

[TigerStealth]

HAha, yea everyday! its an old dark, dirty old gym, and its great for hard training, and nobody in the way. A lot of chalk, iron plates, and good bars with great knurling on them. It does good for me :)

nice back pic, calves look shredded too

[JDH52]

Ok Im going to need all of your cutting plans PM'd to me or posted asap..lol.

Great work to all who've posted in this thread so far.

[cantelmi]

Here r mine

Start or Prep

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/carminecantelmi/06052008005.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/carminecantelmi/06052008001.jpg

Middle of Prep

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/carminecantelmi/03082008002.jpg

1 Day Out!

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/carminecantelmi/moto_0273.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/carminecantelmi/moto_0269.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/carminecantelmi/moto_0270.jpg

[stayfit2008]

good back, decent chest! how was the competition?

[njmuscle66]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w79/njmuscle66/transform.jpg

this is all I could come across-unless i finally do another show-maybe one day

[streetlethaleg6]

I think people are tired of seeing my pics by now. :D

Before

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0555-resize-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0554-resize.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/IMG_0558-resize.jpg

After



http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/yepp.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/bacler-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/bleh-1.jpg

WOW & WOW! Repped!

[cantelmi]

good back, decent chest! how was the competition?

I was one of the smaller in my class and one of the yonugest 2! I will be doing juniors again next year i hope, i gained alot of experience this year and neat year will be 100x better and easier!

[super_stevecc]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/230_lbs_october_2005_sc_resized.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/2_weeks_out_Side_Chest_outdoor_.jpg

Over a year apart. Worked with none other than Layne Norton.

[cmamath13]

Here are some picture from my contest prep early this year.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/Comparison_Most_Muscular_105_days_out_vs_1_day_out _2008.jpg

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/Comparison_Rear_Double_Bicep_105_days_out_vs_1_day _out_2008.jpg

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/Comparison_Side_Tricep_105_days_out_vs_1_day_out_2 008.jpg

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/Comparison_Side_Chest_105_days_out_vs_1_day_out_20 08.jpg

[AustrianOakJr]

[QUOTE=Frankdaddy;249223651]Here are mine, from my first show ever



http://a821.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_c83b4446fb64d69a96a3ca14dd92be74.jpg

Dont tell me this was the bench you pressed on???!!!


That freaking gym is awesome. Sometimes I wish my girly, nancy, sally Golds Gym was like that. There is something about pumping iron in a hardcore dungeon atmosphere.

There was a time in my training adventures in college that during the summer the only place I had to lift was in the back alley behind my father's auto repair shop located in the city. Yes....a back city alley......just set up my bench out there and did pull ups on an old metal clothes line post. People would walk by as I trained and just do double takes......"what the??"

Anyways......awesome transformation and awesome gym!

[AustrianOakJr]

This is probably a tad overposted by now after my prep thread, but here's mine:


10 months ago:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg123/AustrianOakJr/fatarseagain.jpg


1 week out from first show:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg123/AustrianOakJr/Iainsleafwreath10-14-08001Small.jpg

[stayfit2008]

Never overposted bro.! By far one of the most inspirational!!

[AustrianOakJr]

Thanks. ^^^ Now, if I could only dial in to be as ripped as you are.......

[imccarthy]

Thanks. ^^^ Now, if I could only dial in to be as ripped as you are.......

Just give yourself 20+ weeks next time around and you'll be good to go... you've definitely got your size on your side, get shredded and you'll be hard to beat.

[TigerStealth]

This is probably a tad overposted by now after my prep thread, but here's mine


haha never overposted...this is a great transformation!

[liftjunkie06]

This thread is going grow into a very motivating one. :)

Anyone else agree that liftjunkie06's calves must weigh at leats 10 pounds each. Its like walking in ankle weights. LOL

Thanks Flex. Now I just gotta grow the rest into those babies and I should have a chance. Building from the ground up!

Your pictures are amazing. When I read in NB & F that you weighed something like 255 I couldn't beleive it. I saw those pics in your journal as well. So you lost almost 100 lbs? And you had sciatica of something? That's even more amazing. Nice work.

[stayfit2008]

Thanks. ^^^ Now, if I could only dial in to be as ripped as you are.......

Dont worry,..you'll be spot on I'm sure! I'm too bust working on size. I dont think I was as lean as everyone thought tho,..I may have been around 5-6%. i think my vascularity was making me look leaner. hehe,..I guess that comes with old age,...haha!

[Frankdaddy]

[QUOTE=stayfit2008;249225511]


That freaking gym is awesome. Sometimes I wish my girly, nancy, sally Golds Gym was like that. There is something about pumping iron in a hardcore dungeon atmosphere.

There was a time in my training adventures in college that during the summer the only place I had to lift was in the back alley behind my father's auto repair shop located in the city. Yes....a back city alley......just set up my bench out there and did pull ups on an old metal clothes line post. People would walk by as I trained and just do double takes......"what the??"

Anyways......awesome transformation and awesome gym!

Thanks man, I enjoy it as well. I went on vacation once, and found a gold sgym, and a gym right across the road called Mikes Hardcore gym. I didnt choose Golds, and I sitll have never stepped foot in the Golds gym everytme I visit the area. It was way hardcore, even betterso than the gym in the pics I posted of myself, and thats intense, plus it had a lot of equipment, and serious lifters, I wish I could hit that gym up everyday because of the atmosphere.

Thanks man I worked by myself, and went with the best of my overall knowledge, this time around im hiring a consultant for my next show.

[scoobysnacks]

cool thread Ill play along.

August 27, 2007 after 3 yrs of not training.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/theosnacks/100_0742-1.jpg

March 14, 2008 after a rebuilding phase and then cutting for 12 weeks, 1 week out from Northern KY championships, weighing 137 in pics, took first bantam open.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/theosnacks/oneweekabthigh-1.jpg

[Sean15782]

Scooby,

Is that 3 years of not training PERIOD? Or just not seriously? Thats awsome how much mass you maintained if you didn't train at all.

[bwelch1985]

Awesome transformations everybody! This is my new favorite thread on BB.com! Definately deserves a STICKY

[RWHJR3]

All you guys look phenomenal. You all need to post up some cardio/diet routines for getting so lean/defined.

[FATHER FLEX]

Thanks Flex. Now I just gotta grow the rest into those babies and I should have a chance. Building from the ground up!

Your pictures are amazing. When I read in NB & F that you weighed something like 255 I couldn't beleive it. I saw those pics in your journal as well. So you lost almost 100 lbs? And you had sciatica of something? That's even more amazing. Nice work.

Yeah I could not feel my left leg for much of my prep. :D That was probably the biggest hurdle, made feeling hungry sometimes easier to deal with. LOL

Yeah the 255 was back when I assumed that every pound you gain is muscle. LOL It wasn't super sloppy, but I could not take my shirt off for no good reason back then. :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/80s-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/most_musc-1.jpg

[IVBARK]

I agree. Im thinking of doing a show late next year to give my self some time to get a few things in proportion. I would love to see what kind of diet/cardio program you used to yeild the posted results.

[liftjunkie06]

One phrase for Father Flex's back shot:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

That should be his holiday card.

[FATHER FLEX]

One phrase for Father Flex's back shot:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

That should be his holiday card.

LOL! It was Christmas in April then. :D I want a pair of ankle weights for Christmas though. LOL

[AustrianOakJr]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/PIQUE7719/most_musc-1.jpg

WOW. I would have never thought you were a former member of the fat guy club. I have a whole new added respect for you and your ability to stay so lean. Many times guys that stay as lean as you are just naturally lean.....apparently thats not the case for you. THAT is super motivational!

[stayfit2008]

you knew this was coming,..hehe :)
Your physique is basically flawless! I had to find at least one thing I could exploit! Gotta try another face in the most muscular,..hehe (all in good fun) :)
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/kissylips-1.jpg

[Quelly]

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/6193/21to243yearsofbodybuilddg5.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

[streetlethaleg6]

Never overposted bro.! By far one of the most inspirational!!

YES THIS^^^^^^^^^^^ Repped and u deserve it very inspirational, i've seen ur threads before EXCELLENT JOB!!

[FATHER FLEX]

you knew this was coming,..hehe :)
Your physique is basically flawless! I had to find at least one thing I could exploit! Gotta try another face in the most muscular,..hehe (all in good fun) :)
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/kissylips-1.jpg

Ha ha ha...Saw that one coming. :D

I was trying keep my mouth closed because during those days I was prone to overeating a tad...Just a tad. ;)

[protein_king]

post some cutting diets guys, training etc

this stuff is great!

[Grinners]

Great thread!

[stayfit2008]

Ah, good, thank God you took it in stride, I was just funnin, I was hoping you wouldnt take it negatively,..hehe,..I was thinking I'd wake up this morning with a bunch of neg. reps on my profile,...phewww! Good Man Flex! I knew you had a sense of humor bro!! reps!!


Ha ha ha...Saw that one coming. :D

I was trying keep my mouth closed because during those days I was prone to overeating a tad...Just a tad. ;)

[FATHER FLEX]

Ah, good, thank God you took it in stride, I was just funnin, I was hoping you wouldnt take it negatively,..hehe,..I was thinking I'd wake up this morning with a bunch of neg. reps on my profile,...phewww! Good Man Flex! I knew you had a sense of humor bro!! reps!!

Naw..One thing most bodybuilders are guilty of is taking themselves waaaaay to seriously. Its like dude you are a normal person with a little more skeletal muscle than others, and not very common lbm to fat ratio. Get over yourself! :D

I mean look at the avi. :D LOL Laughing is the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes. :D

[coloBB]

Naw..One thing most bodybuilders are guilty of is taking themselves waaaaay to seriously. Its like dude you are a normal person with a little more skeletal muscle than others, and not very common lbm to fat ratio. Get over yourself! :D

I mean look at the avi. :D LOL Laughing is the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes. :D

well said!

[fltallpaul]

5 Months of dieting for my first show. This was ten days out. First picture is at 232, second at 204.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/5months.jpg

[coloBB]

2005 - crappy picture (and the only one I could find) but you get the Idea
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk178/colobb/untitled.jpg

2007 - First Contest
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk178/colobb/2007comp.jpg

Current
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk178/colobb/frontdblbioct08.jpg

[stayfit2008]

5 Months of dieting for my first show. This was ten days out. First picture is at 232, second at 204.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/5months.jpg

Hey Paul,..great pic,..brings back old times reading your thread! Hows your bulk phase coming?

[stayfit2008]

2005 - crappy picture (and the only one I could find) but you get the Idea
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk178/colobb/untitled.jpg

2007 - First Contest
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk178/colobb/2007comp.jpg

Current
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk178/colobb/frontdblbioct08.jpg

Good Luck in your NGA Pro Card quest!!! look great!

[coloBB]

Is there another comp. off in the horizon?

april 18th and 25th, two NGA pro qualifiers. Start dieting New years day!:D ... Oh and Tommy is going to be my coach!

[stayfit2008]

april 18th and 25th, two NGA pro qualifiers. Start dieting New years day!:D ... Oh and Tommy is going to be my coach!

Yup,..I just checked out your profile,...NGA in Utah? I am doing another NGA in New York,,same date, April 18th for my Masters Pro Card,...!

[fltallpaul]

Hey Paul,..great pic,..brings back old times reading your thread! Hows your bulk phase coming?

Bulking is a lot of fun, all my shirts are fitting much better and all my lifts are strong. I am still doing cardio to keep from getting too much fat and its has helped me stay really vascular. I should be in really good position to start dieting around summer time next year...and get on stage in November for a shot at a pro card. I would like to add a few good lbs of muscle. At my gym they have an example of 5lbs of muscle and 5lbs of fat. Obviously the fat take up way more space but 5lbs of muscle is no joke....If I can add that to my back, legs and arms...shoulders..hell everywhere I will be very happy.

[coloBB]

Yup,..I just checked out your profile,...NGA in Utah? I am doing another NGA in New York,,same date, April 18th for my Masters Pro Card,...!

awesome man, good luck... though you wont need it!:D

[deserusan]

I'll put up my pics after I compete this weekend. I think after all is said and done I'll have a 75lbs swing in weight from precontest to contest shape. :D This thread is definitely motivational and everyone should be proud. Walking > talking!

[Step Beyond]

I wanna play too....lol.......anybody else have a fat guy pic wearing bathing cap.....lol................

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/schulz2004/Alex%20Progress%20Pics/before.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/schulz2004/Alex%20Progress%20Pics/after.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/schulz2004/Alex%20Progress%20Pics/after2.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp22/schulz2004/Alex%20Progress%20Pics/after3.jpg

[TigerStealth]

I'll put up my pics after I compete this weekend. I think after all is said and done I'll have a 75lbs swing in weight from precontest to contest shape. :D This thread is definitely motivational and everyone should be proud. Walking > talking!

o man a 75lbs swing...im lookin forward to this one

[loosehead]

What an awesome thread! Great photos so far...let's keep it rollin'

Here's mine:

265 >> 191 >> 195

http://pics.montypics.com/jayson/2008-11-24/1227563240_2005_2007_jlb_transformation.jpg

[scoobysnacks]

Naw..One thing most bodybuilders are guilty of is taking themselves waaaaay to seriously. Its like dude you are a normal person with a little more skeletal muscle than others, and not very common lbm to fat ratio. Get over yourself! :D

I mean look at the avi. :D LOL Laughing is the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes. :D

completely 100% agree with this statement.

[scoobysnacks]

What an awesome thread! Great photos so far...let's keep it rollin'

Here's mine:

265 >> 191 >> 195

http://pics.montypics.com/jayson/2008-11-24/1227563240_2005_2007_jlb_transformation.jpg

you have really good shape with a tiny waist and V taper in that last photo, never would have guessed it. Nice work!

[stayfit2008]

What an awesome thread! Great photos so far...let's keep it rollin'

Here's mine:

265 >> 191 >> 195

http://pics.montypics.com/jayson/2008-11-24/1227563240_2005_2007_jlb_transformation.jpg

2008 maybe? hehe:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/bodybuilder.jpg

All kidding aside,...Fantastic!!!

[cshearer]

A week and a half until my first show! Then, I will be the first female to post on this thread (unless someone gets courage before then!) I've dropped 40 pounds an gone from a size 12 to a 1 since May! I'm so excited to see where my final photos put me!

Congrats to all of you!

[FATHER FLEX]

This thread will definatly come in hand once many of us start our prep! The before pictures in this thread really put the final product in perspective. What can be achieved if you follow through and work hard. :)

Great job everyone. :)

[Alfz]

wow pretty inspirational

[Transformer08]

20weeks :)

[njmuscle66]

This thread (as well as some other things) have inspired me towards another before and after transformation.

Stayfit. Thanks for the gentle kick in the ass lately. I am throwing my hat in the ring for the May USBF show in Jersey and a June USBF show. That one is in York PA if you want to consider doing it :)

[stayfit2008]

Cool Brother!! Bravo!!! Finally getting your A$$ back in competition mode!! I call you out bro! we shall meet soon,...hehe. Ya know I am gonna keep riding your A$$ on this nj. Get your thread up soon. :)

[BRUTUSPLAC]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/019.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/frontdouble.jpg
AWESOME PICS !!!!!!!!

[Inklined]

Thought this was a great post so i thought i'd throw my before and after's up over the years...

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2008/12/01/45071/profilepic/2927832orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2008/12/01/45071/profilepic/2927842orig.jpg

[FATHER FLEX]

Better every year!

[bizzlewood]

Naw..One thing most bodybuilders are guilty of is taking themselves waaaaay to seriously. Its like dude you are a normal person with a little more skeletal muscle than others, and not very common lbm to fat ratio. Get over yourself! :D

I mean look at the avi. :D LOL Laughing is the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes. :D

i agree great attitude bro

i remember you from way back great progress bro!!!

[teezlr]

Took about a year...100% lifetime natural
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/teezlr/Jake111.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/teezlr/Jake072.jpg

[stayfit2008]

Amazing how we grow,...

1989:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/1989back.jpg

present (more muscle,...less hair):
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/backdblbitrophy-1-1-1.jpg

[Quickfire]

april 18th and 25th, two NGA pro qualifiers.

[shankuan]

Trust me...the transformations i've seen in here are truly inspiring and makes me DEFINITELY INTENT on making my next come out better than the last.

I did basically 14 weeks of dieting for my 1st bodybuilding competition. I did figure up until June 2007 where after placing 2nd in the overall because i came in too 'hard', I decided that i HATED it! So i decided to go on a bulk that became careless and i ballooned up to 170lbs. Picked the INBF Hercules show in NYC in June 2008 and made a go for my 1st bodybuilding comp with the help a prep coach. Suffice it to say...i took the Novice overall and vowed to myself to COME back in an open category in 2009 LEANER SHREDDED AND DRIER than I've ever been.

The pics below:

1st one - at 18 weeks before getting prep coach
2nd pic - at 12 weeks after starting working with the coach
3rd pic - 1 week out from show

[Sean15782]

Awesome work so far Shanique. With that kind of drive, NOTHING can stop you!

[Ascitiesburn96]

april 18th and 25th, two NGA pro qualifiers.

where is the 25th show??!?!

[stayfit2008]

Shankuan,..simply fantastic! explosive gains indeed!!

[shankuan]

Oh...and I came it at 145lbs with more muscle than I did at 140lbs the year before doing figure. How could I possibly go back???!!!

[shankuan]

Shankuan,..simply fantastic! explosive gains indeed!!

Thanks..i am soooo looking fwd to making more gains and looking better each time! The excitement of it all gives me goose bumps each time i picture what my body could possibly look like when this plan is complete!

[stayfit2008]

Thanks..i am soooo looking fwd to making more gains and looking better each time! The excitement of it all gives me goose bumps each time i picture what my body could possibly look like when this plan is complete!

where is your next show? stateside?

[shankuan]

where is your next show? stateside?

INBF Barbados Gran Prix in June. The INBF Hercules in NYC is a week later and right now I'm not sure if I can afford both trips. I seriously am working for the Pro-card, so If i get it in Barbados then, the NYC trip would not be necessary. I'm taking it one show at a time for now though.

Where's your show gonna be?

[stayfit2008]

INBF Barbados Gran Prix in June. The INBF Hercules in NYC is a week later and right now I'm not sure if I can afford both trips. I seriously am working for the Pro-card, so If i get it in Barbados then, the NYC trip would not be necessary. I'm taking it one show at a time for now though.

Where's your show gonna be?

We got a lot in common,..:) I just competed in an NGA show in Buffalo NY,..the Ca-Am/Olympus and won the overall Novice also just like you!,..hehe,..pretty cool huh? I too am going for my pro card in April,..April 4th,..this is a Can-Am show in Buffalo as well! I'm in a different class than you tho,..I am in Masters division, 40+ Do you have a prep journal? post one up in here if ya want.

[thepacman]

Last year was my first real year competing (competed once the year before but only dieted for 4 weeks and did it just to see what it was like). Went through a seriously heavy bulking period for about 7 months and it shows in the first two pics. the rest of the pics are at my last show of the yar after about 17 weeks of hard dieting to fix the mistake of bulking to heavy. Live and learn. this year i have been staying much leaner in the offseason in hopes to come in much more conditioned then i am in these photos. Constructive criticism welcome.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l216/jownt/PICT.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l216/jownt/PICT2.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l216/jownt/Picture1.png
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l216/jownt/Picture3.png
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l216/jownt/Picture2.png
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l216/jownt/Picture4.png
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l216/jownt/Picture5.png

[Sean15782]

Awesome back and great oveall build. If you can improve your quad sweep and overall conditioning, you will be hard to beat!

[thepacman]

thanks sean! def been hitting the quads particularly the sweep hard this off season. looking forward to dialing in my conditioning this year as well. thanks for the feedback!

[patroclus32]

I'm about to start cutting tomorrow and this thread is showing me that there is some hope lol. Right now being lean seems so far away.

[jannek]

this thread is awsome and should be stickied.

[Schnitter]

Tagged to PM someone later (hope they dont mind) about cutting for "show look" which is what I want to achieve even though I wont compete.

[Agostage]

Couple years ago versus my contest in '07

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/133404/progresspic/670332orig.jpg

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/n8641634_40094037_9655.jpg
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/Agosto_Oct13_2007_008.JPG

[rubes00]

Awesome transformation guys/girl :D

Truly impressive!!!

[Shadow_Man]

Great thread, congratulations to all of you. You did a great job.

[dvsness]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l319/dvsnessa/Mar14081.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l319/dvsnessa/CalCleveland010.jpg

[stayfit2008]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l319/dvsnessa/Mar14081.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l319/dvsnessa/CalCleveland010.jpg

I am beginning to love this thread more and more!:) Awsome transformation Dvness!! where you a powerlifter at one time?

[TexFlex]

Here are a few comparisons of me the first are from 2005 and the other are 2008.

2005
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo73/comel1216/Lonestar2005MM-1.jpg

2008
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo73/comel1216/TXSTATEMM-1.jpg

2005
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo73/comel1216/Lonestar2005RearLat-1.jpg

2008
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo73/comel1216/TXSTATEREARLAT-1.jpg


It's funny what a difference a few years can make. It has been 3 years of busting my butt in the gym, pushing as much weight as possible and making sure my nutrition and supplementation is on point.

[semper27]

Here are a few comparisons of me the first are from 2005 and the other are 2008.

2005
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo73/comel1216/Lonestar2005MM-1.jpg

2008
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo73/comel1216/TXSTATEMM-1.jpg

2005
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo73/comel1216/Lonestar2005RearLat-1.jpg

2008
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo73/comel1216/TXSTATEREARLAT-1.jpg


It's funny what a difference a few years can make. It has been 3 years of busting my butt in the gym, pushing as much weight as possible and making sure my nutrition and supplementation is on point.Simply AMAZING man! You've really learned your body! Keep pushin!

[ArmyROTCCadet05]

What are some of your guys' precontest diets like? Caloric intake, carb intake , fat intake, and protein intake? I'm curious

[-KTA-]

We need to parody this next year. Day before the show pics VS 3 days after cheating lol.

[TexFlex]

Simply AMAZING man! You've really learned your body! Keep pushin!

Thanks bro. It's people like you, Layne and Alberto that keep me motivated. I'm proud of my accomplishments, but no way am I satisfied. Hopefully these next 2 years will be kind to me and I can improve some week points. Hope to compete again in 2010.

Always pushin' bro believe that!

[Frankdaddy]

I cant wait to post up my before/after pics in about 24 weeks lol. I am a fat alrd again and hopefully I will be a lot more conditoned next time lol

[MalibuDebi1972]

Love is thread! How long did it take you, to get your before and after pictures of your transformation?

[TigerStealth]

mine was a 24 week contest prep

[stayfit2008]

Love is thread! How long did it take you, to get your before and after pictures of your transformation?

overnight,...hehe seriously,..took me something like 8 months! enjoyed almost every minute of it tho!

[dvsness]

I am beginning to love this thread more and more!:) Awsome transformation Dvness!! where you a powerlifter at one time?

Lol, nope.

[saeidsss]

[QUOTE

All kidding aside,...Fantastic!!![/QUOTE]

looks like a giant beetle.