I have commited to my first NPC show - Little help please?

[Autino]

Just putting it out there.
I went to a show last week where a buddy of mine took his class, and took second in 2 other classes. It was very inspiring.

Stats:

male
34
5' 11"
193
14%

I realize once I get down low enough to compete I might be skinny as ****, but I am hoping that is not the case. Still worried a bit though
The show is November 6ths which gives me almost 8 months to prepare for it.

My trainer has me bulking up for the next 2 months. Here is what he has me eating.

3700 calories per day at 50c/ 40p/ 10 f

then after 2 months we will star to cut.. Going to take it nice and easy and slow and long..
Any thoughts?

[iForce Dave]

plan to be onstage 2 weeks before the show, because when 2 weeks out comes around you will probably realize you didnt diet long enough or hard enough and you will have some time to work with

[Autino]

plan to be onstage 2 weeks before the show, because when 2 weeks out comes around you will probably realize you didnt diet long enough or hard enough and you will have some time to work with

Good idea!

I plan on starting 5 months out, simply because I have never done it before, and I want to give myself plenty of time.

[iForce Dave]

Good idea!

I plan on starting 5 months out, simply because I have never done it before, and I want to give myself plenty of time.

good idea, the other thing TRUST THE PROCESS, it takes time, dont make lots of changes unless neccessary

[TheFranchise714]

good luck bro. hope to compete also

[Autino]

good luck bro. hope to compete also

Thanks guys!
Committing to this show is just the push I needed to get my diet right.
I have always known what to do, I just have never done it.

Now, I am eating cleaner than I ever have before, and I am honestly loving it.
Sometimes the food is a bit dry or bland but I have to look at it like fuel, nothing else.

Still open to more suggestions!

[dvsness]

Your food doesn't need to be bland - most seasoning is calorie free.

Listen to your trainer - you hired him/her for a reason, and too many cooks ruin the stew. Everyone thinks that they know the right way to prep, so stick with the advice of only one at a time!

You very well may be a bit stringy with your current height and weight, but it is a regional show so you'll be ok. ;)

LEARN TO POSE WELL. Don't go through all the work of a prep and then have poor presentation.

GET A GOOD SUIT. Spend a little extra and don't get one that looks like underwear.