Meat Head Nation__Journey to the INBF

[JeremyLeon]

^^^^ i think everybody loses their mind during contest prep especially when they start getting down to that lower bodyfat man. Your mind plays a ton of tricks on you and it becomes all mental. No worries bruh its normal.
def man, bulk season should be real nice for you!

yeah i'm shot. test levels suck and my energy all around is low low low. but im lean as fawk :P


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BTW I have officially decided not to do a second show on the grounds of
1) I dont have enough mass to be competitive
2) I'm hungry as hell
3) I want to enjoy summer bbqs and sushi like the old days

gonna focus on not goin above 170 over the next 2 years... assuming i do everything right i will be able to compete in 2013 in the LW class as a dangerous competitor! bring on the sheiko

[Blazed]

Don't let coach get leaner than u by YOUR show date.

No more binges amigo!

[5Six]

Haven't been around much lately bruh. Hope all is well

[Blazed]

Oh and do you realize howv much asier/more fun prep would be if u and static switched back to Fitness Plus, way way better equipment and so much more free weight space. Dooooo it bitch

[JeremyLeon]

Don't let coach get leaner than u by YOUR show date.

No more binges amigo!

lol i learned to binge from u


Haven't been around much lately bruh. Hope all is well

hey bro i was wonderin were u been... im doin well how bout urself


Oh and do you realize howv much asier/more fun prep would be if u and static switched back to Fitness Plus, way way better equipment and so much more free weight space. Dooooo it bitch

and 2x the monthly fee and 2x the distance.. but there are hotter chicks :P

[Blazed]

Yea but its 35 a month, still mad close to ur house and its 5x the size of ur gym

[JeremyLeon]

Yea but its 35 a month, still mad close to ur house and its 5x the size of ur gym

i'd give u a high five if ur hand wasnt full of cake

[zbert]

good decision on not competiting again this year if you feel that you will not be able to sustain your diet and feel you will not be competitive. That was always my issue because i love to eat, so i had to incorporate staying lean year around with cardio and other things just to be able to maintain.
i think you will be alot more competitive than you think at your comp man. I think we all have doubts on how well we think we will do. My last comp i had doubts in the LW class before i came but you just have to go out there and handle your business.

[JeremyLeon]

good decision on not competiting again this year if you feel that you will not be able to sustain your diet and feel you will not be competitive. That was always my issue because i love to eat, so i had to incorporate staying lean year around with cardio and other things just to be able to maintain.
i think you will be alot more competitive than you think at your comp man. I think we all have doubts on how well we think we will do. My last comp i had doubts in the LW class before i came but you just have to go out there and handle your business.

and that my friend is exactly what i plan on doing

[zbert]

^^^^ thats what up big dogg. I think you will do better than you believe. Good choice not getting too heavy in the offseason because will make competiting so much easier and i feel overall i look better and feel better.
Still have a couple more weeks left to really bring the pain in.

[Blazed]

[Jeremy T]
Report · 7:24pm
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/photo.php?fbid=16676317539&set=a.424726102539.204328.506107539&type=1&theater
ok maybe u were around erics bf%
so im prob like 5 lbs off that
[You]
Report · 7:25pm
yea
and im 8
and i just started fresh
after gaining for 2 months
its on mofo
heres that extra motivation you need
dont let me get leaner
I'll go to the sauna
and get to bantms
and smoke you
[Jeremy T]
Report · 7:25pm
bro i do 700 kcal sessions
mtn bike
and eat 700 sub maintenance
u are not gonna be leaner
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
i hope u make bantams
lmfao
[You]
Report · 7:27pm
I will
Ill get to 179-180
and cut 30lbs of water
easy
i'll be soo sucked down
the judges will be gawking
and they will have to carry me off stage
cause i'll lock up while i pose from dehydration

[JeremyLeon]

so berto talked about how many of his athletes hit PRs well into and sometimes all the way through the prep. Now, I'm not lucky enough to be one of his athletes (yet) but he was right.

@158~ I rack pulled 405X4 (before my cut 405X1 for a sldl was my 1rm)

PR

:)

[JeremyLeon]

Supps & N-e-t-r-i-t-i-o-n Stock -- egg noodle and garlic carba nada pasta, 2 types of low carb pancake mix, choc and regular pb2
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N-e-t-r-i-t-i-o-n Stock 2 -- WF cal free blueberry/strawberry/caramel syrups, SF choc cream filled cupcakes, SF choc chip/peanut butter choc cookies, SF vanilla chip/choc choc chip cake bars, mint choc/choc caramel truffulls protein bars

welcome to the mayhem
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Mom's Birthday @ Tai Show North (Hibachi and Sushi mmm was delicious)
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My friend mike's Bday at Glo in Westbury, NY & his pet monkey names Mr. Toast (who apparently loves patron and iced tea
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[JeremyLeon]

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[MikeK46]

Alright, I'm up! 5 hours to weigh in. Pic yesterday after gettin' sprayed. Dried out nicely overnight and now hitting the fat+sodium to fill out.

http://imageshack.us/m/836/2461/13107284.jpg

[JeremyLeon]

Alright, I'm up! 5 hours to weigh in. Pic yesterday after gettin' sprayed. Dried out nicely overnight and now hitting the fat+sodium to fill out.



bro u look great! crush it call me after the show n let me know how it goes! 6316241884

[MikeK46]

bro u look great! crush it call me after the show n let me know how it goes! 6316241884

my bad, didn't see this post till just now

took 2nd in Lightweight....fuuuuuuuuuu so close! had em all on conditioning but judge said my posture during the poses was off.

http://imageshack.us/m/222/3042/m1sn.jpg

maybe i'll fix that up and hit atlantic states in 2 weeks? no post-contest binging for me!

btw my friend travis voltz (he took 5th today in my class) is doing your show, he weighed in at 145 so he'll probably be in your class

[JeremyLeon]

my bad, didn't see this post till just now

took 2nd in Lightweight....fuuuuuuuuuu so close! had em all on conditioning but judge said my posture during the poses was off.

http://imageshack.us/m/222/3042/m1sn.jpg

maybe i'll fix that up and hit atlantic states in 2 weeks? no post-contest binging for me!

btw my friend travis voltz (he took 5th today in my class) is doing your show, he weighed in at 145 so he'll probably be in your class

def not making it to bantams lol. . but congrats on ur accomplishment bro. keep workin on it next time hire a posing coach (jeff from 3dmj is a great start!) and lets get alift in soon ya? catch u lata bro

[JeremyLeon]

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[Eric-B]

nice dude hamstrings already looking tighter than last week. Put up the powerhouse review!

[JeremyLeon]

nice dude hamstrings already looking tighter than last week. Put up the powerhouse review!

and i binged the entire trip home... 2 days of fast food
------
i'll be writing the review today for sure brotha~!

[zbert]

its starting to get scary now man, your hams are starting to really pop out. Your rear lat spread has improved alot over the last couple weeks. I definitely do not feel your lower body overpower your upper half.

[JeremyLeon]

its starting to get scary now man, your hams are starting to really pop out. Your rear lat spread has improved alot over the last couple weeks. I definitely do not feel your lower body overpower your upper half.

im fat as hell

[zbert]

im fat as hell

thats hard to believe homie, from the pics you have put up you are on the right track.
now i am fat homie looking quite gross

[bwelch1985]

thats hard to believe homie, from the pics you have put up you are on the right track.
now i am fat homie looking quite gross

What?! Charles, I'm expecting to see you at States this Saturday brah! I was looking forward to gettin blown off the stage by your HUGE back!

[zbert]

What?! Charles, I'm expecting to see you at States this Saturday brah! I was looking forward to gettin blown off the stage by your HUGE back!

big B sup homie. oh i will definitely support you at that show man! the second show you are doing i should be able to rock homie. Now with me blowing you away, son have you looked in the mirror, you are killin it this go around man. It is something you should truly be proud of man.

[DREhova 87]

i'd give u a high five if ur hand wasnt full of cake

that was pretty damn funny. lol...looking peeled dude!

[RussellDaMuscle]

Shaping up well...Keep it up!

[PaC-mAn8]

Cut like diamonds son.

[JeremyLeon]

that was pretty damn funny. lol...looking peeled dude!


Shaping up well...Keep it up!


Cut like diamonds son.

thnx fellas... im def behind schedule. but this is the first time around so im not to upsete w myself. just hope i dont look like a fool on stage w the competitors in my class

[zbert]

you will not look like a fool man, from the progress you have made so far you will do well man. Like you said it is your first comp, enjoy it and dont allow yourself to get so stressed out, it is about the experience.
Your competiting in the novice class right? You will do better than you think

[JeremyLeon]

you will not look like a fool man, from the progress you have made so far you will do well man. Like you said it is your first comp, enjoy it and dont allow yourself to get so stressed out, it is about the experience.
Your competiting in the novice class right? You will do better than you think

no chance... definitely open. last place or not idc

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[zbert]

oh snaps, i hear where you are coming from though partna still from the look from the progress pics you will do fine man. Mang i soaked up novice as long as i could. Your a bad dude

[JeremyLeon]

oh snaps, i hear where you are coming from though partna still from the look from the progress pics you will do fine man. Mang i soaked up novice as long as i could. Your a bad dude

lacking chest size and trap size and calves . . . leg definition imo is not up to par either. ultimately i just dont feel lean enuff :X i guess i have skewn my image lookin at ppl like berto lmao. next time tho ima hit elite conditioning... and hell yeah i'ma jump right in the deep end baby

[JeremyLeon]

courtesy of my main man Eric B.

158lbs

bpAQzgLV_vc

[zbert]

man we can all call out flaws in our physique. Couple months back when i competed i did the exact same thing, legs were not cut enough, one leg looked bigger than the other, small bis, etc.
is there a reason you didnt want to start out at novice? i hear ya if you are going to compete then you want to compete in open. My mind set was if i did all this work i want to compete with others that are in the same boat which was just starting out

[JeremyLeon]

man we can all call out flaws in our physique. Couple months back when i competed i did the exact same thing, legs were not cut enough, one leg looked bigger than the other, small bis, etc.
is there a reason you didnt want to start out at novice? i hear ya if you are going to compete then you want to compete in open. My mind set was if i did all this work i want to compete with others that are in the same boat which was just starting out

kinda just wanna get in w the big boys... i never really thought about doin novice..

[zbert]

i can feel that man. I felt so much more confident competiting in the novice class because i knew it was people just like me in that group. Open to me were for more experienced competitiors. We all like to compete for fun, but DEEP down we all want to place well. From the sound of your comp novice will give you just as much competition. Regardless im sure you will enjoy your experience man and still have time to shed.

[Bnizzle163]

Dude that is some KILLER squatting :eek:

[JeremyLeon]

i can feel that man. I felt so much more confident competiting in the novice class because i knew it was people just like me in that group. Open to me were for more experienced competitiors. We all like to compete for fun, but DEEP down we all want to place well. From the sound of your comp novice will give you just as much competition. Regardless im sure you will enjoy your experience man and still have time to shed.

just gotta get over my pride


Dude that is some KILLER squatting :eek:

yassir... i actually hit 315 (which is prob closer to 330 due to heavy 45's which would be a 1rm PR) and then a kill set of 10 or 12X225 which i didnt get on tape but ask Eric... i fell over after it lol.

[JeremyLeon]

swallowing pride and doing novice

[Bnizzle163]

swallowing pride and doing novice

I don't think this is a bad idea IMO. The first one is to get your feet wet, build confidence, learn, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

If you want, you can always find a show that's close but at a later date, stay close to contest condition and hit that one up as well :)

[zbert]

exactly billy, i would definitely do novice which puts you up against others in the same boat. My first comp i know being in the novice division i was much more comfortable because i felt the judges knew i was doing this for the first time and cut us all some slack with posing etc. When you enter into that open division you are fair game.

[bwelch1985]

Dude you ARE a novice competitor! The class exists for first timers and IMO it's arrogant to assume you are too good to compete in a novice class.
At my first show in 09 I was beaten in the novice class by a 41 year old powerlifting champion!
Start at the bottom and work your way up bro. You've got a great physique and you've busted ass all prep long. No reason to short change yourself by jumping straight into an open class w/ seasoned competitors.

[Eric-B]

You can crossover between novice and open right? No reason not to really, even if it costs a little extra. It'll give you a chance to be compared to more athletes and get better feedback. It's the first time bro, all about the learning experience. I know you've learned a ton already this prep in terms of diet and training, so treat the contest the same way. I'm doing novice/open in my first show, no shame in it.

[Bnizzle163]

If he's doing the Herc, I don't think they allow crossovers... could be wrong though.

I have to agree with Britt though. A lot of peeps in open are there because they've won a novice division and are no longer allowed to compete it novice. Most, if not all, would still run novice if the rules didn't say they couldn't.

[JeremyLeon]

I don't think this is a bad idea IMO. The first one is to get your feet wet, build confidence, learn, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

If you want, you can always find a show that's close but at a later date, stay close to contest condition and hit that one up as well :)


exactly billy, i would definitely do novice which puts you up against others in the same boat. My first comp i know being in the novice division i was much more comfortable because i felt the judges knew i was doing this for the first time and cut us all some slack with posing etc. When you enter into that open division you are fair game.


Dude you ARE a novice competitor! The class exists for first timers and IMO it's arrogant to assume you are too good to compete in a novice class.
At my first show in 09 I was beaten in the novice class by a 41 year old powerlifting champion!
Start at the bottom and work your way up bro. You've got a great physique and you've busted ass all prep long. No reason to short change yourself by jumping straight into an open class w/ seasoned competitors.



You can crossover between novice and open right? No reason not to really, even if it costs a little extra. It'll give you a chance to be compared to more athletes and get better feedback. It's the first time bro, all about the learning experience. I know you've learned a ton already this prep in terms of diet and training, so treat the contest the same way. I'm doing novice/open in my first show, no shame in it.


yeah i just have to overcome my ego lol. and E there aren't crossovers i looked into it already. oh well. 2013 im going for LW gold

[zbert]

drop the ego big dogg and compete in the novice class where you would fair better against your competitors. I would be extremely pissed if i competed in the open class and did not place, when i could have competed in the novice class and either won or placed well.
It is all about the experience man but do not take away the joy of placing well because of your ego

[JeremyLeon]

drop the ego big dogg and compete in the novice class where you would fair better against your competitors. I would be extremely pissed if i competed in the open class and did not place, when i could have competed in the novice class and either won or placed well.
It is all about the experience man but do not take away the joy of placing well because of your ego

done deal just emailed charlie c. it's official... time to tune in and get tan.. got a feelin ill do well in novice :)

[zbert]

Nice Jermey good to see that you are putting your ego aside and handling your business in the Novice division. You should do well in novice for sure homie, its time to crack down and handle it.

[JeremyLeon]

2 weeks and counting....

a little disappointed with my lack of self control lately... overall proud of my accomplishments... but as paul said... it's been 2 steps forward 1 step back. Just lookin forward to bulking again and having some testosterone so I can mack some game instead of being a junior highschool pansy

[MikeK46]

Lean as hell dude...you're there. 14 days till your first show! when are we lifting?? i wanna meet up before the 25th.

[Blazed]

Good work Jeremy! No **** ups th next 2 weeks bro! We gonna make some lemonade over the next 14 days =)

[JeremyLeon]

Lean as hell dude...you're there. 14 days till your first show! when are we lifting?? i wanna meet up before the 25th.

if weather's nice i'm 100% down for this weekend.. let me know i'd take a ride out


Good work Jeremy! No **** ups th next 2 weeks bro! We gonna make some lemonade over the next 14 days =)

lollll and i hit an all u can eat buffet at mohegan sun today! LMFAO but i didnt OD. in a fine position for novice :) lets MTN bike early this week.

[StaticZ]

jeez now I want to do novice.. can see why you made the change after reading the last page. either way I agree with everyone, its about the experience win or lose

[ErickStevens]

I got beasted on in the Novice at the NGA. 4th out of 5... Just saying...

[JeremyLeon]

jeez now I want to do novice.. can see why you made the change after reading the last page. either way I agree with everyone, its about the experience win or lose

u need to win


I got beasted on in the Novice at the NGA. 4th out of 5... Just saying...

and that's pretty damn good :P how u doin champ

[StaticZ]

Anxiety disorder in full swing, lulz

[JeremyLeon]

after a nice upper power workout...

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[JeremyLeon]

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[fittofattofit]

after a nice upper power workout...

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Looking good in the pics - muscles full, great definition and you are really doing a good job on the posing.
Great side tri!

[fittofattofit]

Bumped because it went over the page!




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[MikeK46]

if weather's nice i'm 100% down for this weekend.. let me know i'd take a ride out

YES let's do this

LA Fitness Farmingdale.

Saturday = Chest and Arms Hypertrophy

I usually come in around 12noon, but let me know what time works best for you, shoot me a text today. We'll hit the weights and then practice posing.

[JeremyLeon]

YES let's do this

LA Fitness Farmingdale.

Saturday = Chest and Arms Hypertrophy

I usually come in around 12noon, but let me know what time works best for you, shoot me a text today. We'll hit the weights and then practice posing.

k ima check the weather now and if we can do 11 that'd be better for me. and for me sat is back/tri so we are set :P

[MikeK46]

k ima check the weather now and if we can do 11 that'd be better for me. and for me sat is back/tri so we are set :P

11 is cool...just means I gotta try gettin' to sleep sooner. I'm usually up till at least 2AM. Txt me tomorrow to confirm.

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[JeremyLeon]

all i have to say is this...

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[PaC-mAn8]

4000kcals.

Go fuk yourself.

That is all.

[bwelch1985]

i gotta ask....why dude? why do you keep binging like this?

i mean, it's one thing to have a slip up....it happens to the best of us...but this just seems like a regular thing in here...almost like you're proud of it...

we're all rooting for ya brother. get your head on straight and finish this thing right.

[JeremyLeon]

4000kcals.

Go fuk yourself.

That is all.

;) ly2


i gotta ask....why dude? why do you keep binging like this?

i mean, it's one thing to have a slip up....it happens to the best of us...but this just seems like a regular thing in here...almost like you're proud of it...

we're all rooting for ya brother. get your head on straight and finish this thing right.

Brit, yesterday was hardllllyyyy a binge.. had it planned to eat an inhuman amount of carbs since tuesday... tues/wed/thurs were 150c-147c-175c all around 1700-1800 total cals and under 40g fat with 700 cal cardio... all three days. Next 3 are also low days til tues. when I have 1 more refeed... and then the comp is sat. So in hind sight if i did this right I woulda been at a higher carb count on low days regularly but the past few week's binges kinda threw me off. However I am noticing more leg vascularity/striation... took a 3 point caliper test again and am down another bf% pt. So unconventional? wrong? prob... is it working to some extent? def. Will I be this lax and freestyle when I come back in 2013 --- helllllll no. But I gotta tell u, I've enjoyed the prep... the binges have kept me sane... and regardless of the fact that I didnt condition as hard as I wanted to... for the first time around with no real coach, and the thought "this is just for experience bc u aren't developed to anywhere near where I needa be" lingering in my mind... all the time... I'm proud of my accomplishments.

refeed MW: 156.8 - today's MW: 159.2 - today's post dump MW: 158.3 (EDIT)

a 2.2lb increase after 4,000 cals and heavy meals til about midnight without droppin a deuce makes me a happy boy... could it be that I put on .5lbs of fat from yesterday.... possibly.... does that half a pound of fat add to my sex-factor definitelyyyyyy (lol jk).

All-in-All

2011 prep has been a serious learning experience... bumps and delays along the way... but i am a happy camper and i'm gonna go in to NYC on sat and spank the novice class.

[ErickStevens]

Will I be this lax and freestyle when I come back in 2013 --- helllllll no. But I gotta tell u, I've enjoyed the prep... the binges have kept me sane... and regardless of the fact that I didnt condition as hard as I wanted to... for the first time around with no real coach, and the thought "this is just for experience bc u aren't developed to anywhere near where I needa be" lingering in my mind... all the time... I'm proud of my accomplishments.


I just can't relate to this mindset at all. If you're going to do it why not put 110% into it? It's going to suck standing up on that stage and thinking "What if..."

Besides, do you think it's going to be any easier in 2013? It seems to me you're just rationalizing your lack of discipline to me. I'm behind you all the way brah (no homo) but what I quoted up there is straight loser talk.

[JeremyLeon]

I just can't relate to this mindset at all. If you're going to do it why not put 110% into it? It's going to suck standing up on that stage and thinking "What if..."

Besides, do you think it's going to be any easier in 2013? It seems to me you're just rationalizing your lack of discipline to me. I'm behind you all the way brah (no homo) but what I quoted up there is straight loser talk.

no "what if" comin from me... more like "i could have had more discipline" . . . is that loser to say? or is it realistic. does it make a difference? not rly... all my intentions for this attempt were to get an idea of how it works... to learn the ropes... learn how to diet... learn how to train properly... never claimed to be perfect at it. a lotta ppl will say its best to learn from other's mistakes... however im feelin really good about what i've done here.... and lemme clarify.. i'm not developed enough to feel confident competing against experienced, well developed, and way more deserving athletes... I knew it from the beginning that the only way i'd have been able to compete in open was if i had unreal conditioning... there is no excuses to be made here just room to improve on. I dont think 2013 will be easier but I do know that here are things that do and don't work, here is where u need to increase discipline etc. so the experience from this time around will most certainly give me an advantage over where i was this past december. I have trained religiously, posed many times a week for months and months, lost ~30lbs, and maintained strength... do i think i coulda done better? of course.... am i dissappointed with myself... absolutely not. as i said, "i've enjoyed the prep". Isn't that the ultimate goal? bc who really gives a **** if you are leaner than the next guy, bigger, stronger... what does that matter if u kill urself trying to get there and don't enjoy it. In conclusion my friend... it is weak minded to have fallen victim to a feeling like hunger... but i have only grown as a person, and regardless of not doing my best with bodybuilding... I have learned a ton... I am thankful for ppl like you who show care and interest in my progress... that means a lot... just know that i am happy

[JeremyLeon]

Bumped because it went over the page!

i love when u check into threads. you're the man!

[Bnizzle163]

and lemme clarify.. i'm not developed enough to feel confident competing against experienced, well developed, and way more deserving athletes... I knew it from the beginning that the only way i'd have been able to compete in open was if i had unreal conditioning...

Reading this makes me realize that you already defeated yourself going into this prep. Have you seen my physique?? I AM NOT a mass monster. I have nowhere NEAR the size of a lot of natty pro's. Heck, there's natty pros out there that aren't that big to begin with... and what happened with me this season? I won an open lightweight division in the INBF. It wasn't because of my size or my experience, it was because I gave it 110%, start to finish. I didn't expect a win, I just expected to show up my best and know that not a single obstacle that stood in my way would stop me along my path.

You just need to have a better attitude. You need to be more confident in yourself and your abilities brah. After all, you'll only get to do your first prep once, right? :)

[JeremyLeon]

Reading this makes me realize that you already defeated yourself going into this prep. Have you seen my physique?? I AM NOT a mass monster. I have nowhere NEAR the size of a lot of natty pro's. Heck, there's natty pros out there that aren't that big to begin with... and what happened with me this season? I won an open lightweight division in the INBF. It wasn't because of my size or my experience, it was because I gave it 110%, start to finish. I didn't expect a win, I just expected to show up my best and know that not a single obstacle that stood in my way would stop me along my path.

You just need to have a better attitude. You need to be more confident in yourself and your abilities brah. After all, you'll only get to do your first prep once, right? :)

i disagree. i'm totally positive towards this. like i said i learned a whole lot this time around and have no regrets. yeah coulda binged less or not at all but thats it. i trained hard as hell. put in focus every single day and have become a stronger person. Confident in myself? that has never been an issue with me... lets be real tho, i started in september of this past year for me to expect to win at the herc in open is a far fetched dream. call me defeated or whatever u wanna call it but it's the truth. i see where u n erick are comin from but this was trial and error period. Althought i could have I don't wish i did it any differently... no regrets.. just a better understanding of what it takes.

[MikeK46]

Ready to rock?!

[Bnizzle163]

I don't wish i did it any differently... no regrets..

Now that sounds better :)

[bwelch1985]

At the end of the day, I think you walked into this prep w/ a certain cockiness and swagger that eventually slowed you down and prevented you from coming in your best.

BUT, by sticking w/ it for so long, I think you learned A TON about what prep is REALLY like and the kind of suffering it REALLY takes to come in shredded. I think next time you go through this you'll be able to channel that confidence/cockiness into much more positive results.

Rather than being confident that you can binge and recover (or even look better), next time you'll be confident in your ability to shrug off opportunities to cheat and you should be more than ready to push past all the obstacles that undoubtedly will come your way b/c you know what it's like to stumble on them from your experiences this go round.

You've got the right mindset brother, and even though this prep was a bit of a cluster f*ck (lol just being honest), you've emerged w/ a stage worthy physique and enough experience to make your next journey to the stage damn near PERFECT!:)

[JeremyLeon]

Ready to rock?!
great time today bro thanks again


Now that sounds better :)

At the end of the day, I think you walked into this prep w/ a certain cockiness and swagger that eventually slowed you down and prevented you from coming in your best.

BUT, by sticking w/ it for so long, I think you learned A TON about what prep is REALLY like and the kind of suffering it REALLY takes to come in shredded. I think next time you go through this you'll be able to channel that confidence/cockiness into much more positive results.

Rather than being confident that you can binge and recover (or even look better), next time you'll be confident in your ability to shrug off opportunities to cheat and you should be more than ready to push past all the obstacles that undoubtedly will come your way b/c you know what it's like to stumble on them from your experiences this go round.

You've got the right mindset brother, and even though this prep was a bit of a cluster f*ck (lol just being honest), you've emerged w/ a stage worthy physique and enough experience to make your next journey to the stage damn near PERFECT!:)

Brit that was awesome bro. you're very right about everything. thanks for being honest. wish i could rep u 10x for that

[MikeK46]

great time today bro thanks again

you got it, bud. thanks for the heads up on that bread...30 calories per slice i'm gonna go crazy with it!

check your PM's....sent you the download link for all the pics from today. hit me up if u want me to run through any of the peak weak diet stuff again.

[zbert]

Dieting is definitely will mess with you mentally and physically man. Like everybody has mentioned i think you have done a great job and will do well next weekend.
i have an issue with my diet every prep season so i can relate too ya man, but it is all about keeping it moving like you are.

[JeremyLeon]

so hungry...

[JeremyLeon]

Dieting is definitely will mess with you mentally and physically man. Like everybody has mentioned i think you have done a great job and will do well next weekend.
i have an issue with my diet every prep season so i can relate too ya man, but it is all about keeping it moving like you are.

Z im about to post workout pics from todays lift.. thanks for checkin in. you the man as always

[JeremyLeon]

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[JeremyLeon]

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[Eric-B]

honestly bro I think you looked better at 5 weeks out when I saw you in person, at least in the upper body. Maybe you're spilled over some from the big refeed, but still a noticeable difference. I know you wanted to get back to eating "normal" and get the libido back and all that, but I'm sure you know the binges set you back a bit in terms of conditioning. With that said, you've definitely come a long way this year and I know this is just the beginning. Legs do look a lot leaner too now that I look at the pics again.

Finish this week strong and have fun out there.

[JeremyLeon]

ok so up next are 2 gym reviews one from today and one from florida when i went to visit and lift with Eric-B . . . great time both today with Mike @ LA Farmindale, NY and in Florida.

but first...

some random media

only 8 frozen yogurt
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love this bike
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[JeremyLeon]

honestly bro I think you looked better at 5 weeks out when I saw you in person, at least in the upper body. Maybe you're spilled over some from the big refeed, but still a noticeable difference. I know you wanted to get back to eating "normal" and get the libido back and all that, but I'm sure you know the binges set you back a bit in terms of conditioning. With that said, you've definitely come a long way this year and I know this is just the beginning. Legs do look a lot leaner too now that I look at the pics again.

Finish this week strong and have fun out there.

may have been the lighting... im lower in bf% and lighter/leaner... how's it goin down der brudda

[JeremyLeon]

GYM REVIEW
Power House Gym, OkeeChobee
West Palm Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 8.4/10
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The Feedback

I gotta say that I love Florida. There were some hilarious dudes making jokes about how they develop their forearms as they are benching 145lb dbs haha. first thing i see when i walk in is some guy pressing 495. Def a cool gym, good features, an internet cafe, MMA center, raquetball... basically the works. Tons of machines, very heavy dumbbells, and a great atmosphere. Truly a pleasure to work out there.


Ratings

Girls: 7/10
Posing Room: 10/10
Water Fountain: 5/10
Cable/Plate Machines: 9/10
Cardio Equipment: 5/10
Facilities: 10/10
Staff/Check-in Procedure: 7/10
Music: 7/10
Free Weights: 7/10
Layout: 8/10
Atmosphere: 9/10
Bathroom/Locker Room: 10/10
Cleanliness: 8/10
Surrounding Area: 10/10

Bonus Points: 8
pull up step stool, R1 parked inside, internet cafe, raquetball, machine variety, sauna, dude benching 495
Negative Points: 3
no chalk, ghetto ass dip belt, barbell with only one finger mark
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Total: 8.4/10



Conclusion

Cool ass gym with cool ass people, great location get there!


Media


free weights, cable machines, cardio
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sick lockerroom...
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[JeremyLeon]

Raquetball, R1, Muay Thai, Big Eric-B, Internet Cafe, Worst Dip Belt
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[JeremyLeon]

Farmingdale review to come soon... shot goin to sleep. Nighty Night BB.com

but first...

more media - Florida Shooting Range w/ Eric-B and the unreal gun laws
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== this one is Eric's Smith & Wesson==
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==girls you can match your ipod with this 1==
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[JeremyLeon]

Taser
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[PaC-mAn8]

I'm out of the loop here Jeremy, help fill me in.

What exactly happened during your prep that others are referring to on the previous page?

[JeremyLeon]

I'm out of the loop here Jeremy, help fill me in.

What exactly happened during your prep that others are referring to on the previous page?

basically... i didn't committ to the diet as hard as i could have... due to the cocky thought in my mind that the weight will come off no matter what i do... So over 7 months of dieting I binged prob on average 2x a month... slowing my progress down - 2 steps forwad and 1 step backwards. I was explaining my thoughts on the matter when everyone decided to comment which all had validity. I kinda let myself be mentally weak in situations where I could have had more self control. Ultimately my conditioning is off and I could have competed in lightweights but I have dropped into novice because of this. but as it's been said... this is a trial run, a learning experience. Now I have the ammunition it takes to come into a prep full force with a clear mind and clear vision. I know now what I can and cannot do and thank everyone for their concern. I am a stronger more rounded person after this prep and the cockiness I had coming in is settling to a humble understanding of how difficult and overall time consuming and taxing on the mind this journey is.

[bwelch1985]

basically... i didn't committ to the diet as hard as i could have... due to the cocky thought in my mind that the weight will come off no matter what i do... So over 7 months of dieting I binged prob on average 2x a month... slowing my progress down - 2 steps forwad and 1 step backwards. I was explaining my thoughts on the matter when everyone decided to comment which all had validity. I kinda let myself be mentally weak in situations where I could have had more self control. Ultimately my conditioning is off and I could have competed in lightweights but I have dropped into novice because of this. but as it's been said... this is a trial run, a learning experience. Now I have the ammunition it takes to come into a prep full force with a clear mind and clear vision. I know now what I can and cannot do and thank everyone for their concern. I am a stronger more rounded person after this prep and the cockiness I had coming in is settling to a humble understanding of how difficult and overall time consuming and taxing on the mind this journey is.

Excellent attitude and display of character Jeremy! You are going to make a VERY good natural bodybuilder for years to come. I know we were hard on you, but it's b/c of your potential and obvious dedication. Not many people would slip up THAT MUCH and stick w/ it for 7 months! You've got a lot of heart and will power my friend.

I look forward to seeing you on stage this weekend brah!

[JeremyLeon]

Excellent attitude and display of character Jeremy! You are going to make a VERY good natural bodybuilder for years to come. I know we were hard on you, but it's b/c of your potential and obvious dedication. Not many people would slip up THAT MUCH and stick w/ it for 7 months! You've got a lot of heart and will power my friend.

I look forward to seeing you on stage this weekend brah!

thanks a lot brit def looking forward.. the excitement is building. Got a simple routine so I know i'll stick it hard. I was gonna do something funny but I figured it was kinda cocky so i'm gonna go traditional style. Anyways what u guys said means a lot to me and today at my dad's father's day party I fended off the hunger, the bagels, lox, pie, cake... only drank xtend and now im cookin chicken :) As you know I'm a total carb-head (just made that term up but it fits well) so today... and tomorrow is gonna be very hard.

here's today's log.. very hard.. but well worth the focus and determination.

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[ErickStevens]

Atta' boy. ;)

[DREhova 87]

we all live and learn dude. Either way you stuck it out. Cant wait to hear how it goes for you bro!

[MoEcho]

Good job staying on track today! :)

[JeremyLeon]

Atta' boy. ;)

thank ya sir!


we all live and learn dude. Either way you stuck it out. Cant wait to hear how it goes for you bro!

yeah bro never giving up! although i am super excited to reverse diet :P


Good job staying on track today! :)

:) not easy... but as i said worth the fight!

[MoEcho]

Oh yeah.... I wanted to ask you -- how long does it take you to burn 700 cals doing cardio? That is hardcore right there :D What machine(s) do you use?

[JeremyLeon]

GYM REVIEW
LA Fitness
Farmingdale, NY
Overall Rating: 8.6/10
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4621/p6182128.jpg


The Feedback

As I said, I was given the chance to go and work out with my friend Mike (MikeK46) and we had a great lift. First I gotta say, the outside appearance doesnt do the gym justice. Great place to train, filled with gorgeous women. As all LA Fitnesses do, there are racquetball, basketball, a huge pool, beautiful bathroom/lockerroom, tons of equipment, and did i mention hotties. There is a lounge set up in the locker room which is defintely a cool thing to just chill and unwind after a lift or bball game while you catch your breath or eat a post workout meal. Mike and I practiced posing and he guided me on this final leg of my journey (peak weak). Gotta mention how ****ty the water fountains are... i'd say 3/10 but.... there are 8 water fountains so it's only fair to give them bonus points for being in surplus :P even in the locker room! which i have never seen. Couple heavy bags and an AB dedicated section were cool additions. Mike and I walked right in as if we owned the place he must be the governor of LA Farmingdale. All-in-all it was a successful workout and I enjoyed my time there. Oh and all LA Fitness's have great spin class rooms! Thanks again mike.


Ratings

Girls: 9/10
Posing Room: 10/10
Water Fountain: 7/10
Cable/Plate Machines: 9/10
Cardio Equipment: 10/10
Facilities: 10/10
Staff/Check-in Procedure: 10/10
Music: 6/10
Free Weights: 5/10
Layout: 8/10
Atmosphere: 7/10
Bathroom/Locker Room: 10/10
Cleanliness: 8/10
Surrounding Area: 7/10

Bonus Points: 7
raquetball, machine variety, sauna, locker room lounge, heavy bags/ab section, basketball courts, water fountain in locker room
Negative Points: 3
ghetto entrance
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Total: 8.6/10



Conclusion

Great spot to train, definitely the best LA Fitness I've been to... and so many hott babes!/indent]


Media

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water fountains in abundance...
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racquetball
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[JeremyLeon]

AB section / Heavy Bags
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Me gettin in that post workout meal (turkey on light white w/ jarlesburg lite)
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Mike gettin it in on the incline... Layne Norton Style
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da locker room lounge
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[StaticZ]

basically... i didn't committ to the diet as hard as i could have... due to the cocky thought in my mind that the weight will come off no matter what i do... So over 7 months of dieting I binged prob on average 2x a month... slowing my progress down - 2 steps forwad and 1 step backwards. I was explaining my thoughts on the matter when everyone decided to comment which all had validity. I kinda let myself be mentally weak in situations where I could have had more self control. Ultimately my conditioning is off and I could have competed in lightweights but I have dropped into novice because of this. but as it's been said... this is a trial run, a learning experience. Now I have the ammunition it takes to come into a prep full force with a clear mind and clear vision. I know now what I can and cannot do and thank everyone for their concern. I am a stronger more rounded person after this prep and the cockiness I had coming in is settling to a humble understanding of how difficult and overall time consuming and taxing on the mind this journey is.

well said broham, respect

[MikeK46]

First I gotta say, the outside appearance doesnt do the gym justice...

...Mike and I walked right in as if we owned the place he must be the governor of LA Farmingdale.

Haha...I guess I forgot to mention that the construction just started a few weeks ago, they're gonna be renovating the front facade and then bringing in new equipment, new carpeting, etc. The scaffolding is temporary while they make the improvements.

And yes...I am the governor of LA Farmingdale. Been going there every night for over 3 years, I know everyone who works there and half the people who train there ;)

[JeremyLeon]

Haha...I guess I forgot to mention that the construction just started a few weeks ago, they're gonna be renovating the front facade and then bringing in new equipment, new carpeting, etc. The scaffolding is temporary while they make the improvements.

And yes...I am the governor of LA Farmingdale. Been going there every night for over 3 years, I know everyone who works there and half the people who train there ;)

well i must say an 8.6 is a killer score

[JeremyLeon]

well said broham, respect

as i have said bro.. i truly admire your dedication. you inspire me bro. hope we can pose alittle together damn!

[Eric-B]

proud of you bro, keep me updated this weekend. You traveled all over and got so much experience the last few months. Looking forward to wherever you go from here..

[JeremyLeon]

proud of you bro, keep me updated this weekend. You traveled all over and got so much experience the last few months. Looking forward to wherever you go from here..

i most certainly will bro. lookin forward to getting up with u again in the future! train hard, eat hard. btw POSING TRUNKS ARE IN!

it's officiallllllll

[JeremyLeon]

155.1 - whaddduppp new lowwwww

[ErickStevens]

155.1 - whaddduppp new lowwwww

Nice! Good job brah.

[JeremyLeon]

Nice! Good job brah.

thnx dood

[Eric-B]

damn son start cutting your water and do bantams (notsrs). Did you post your diet plan for peak week? Front loading or anything like that?

[Bnizzle163]

Atta' boy. ;)
THIS 100%

Your mindset has completely changed, Jeremy. You've definitely done well, my friend.

155.1 - whaddduppp new lowwwww
BAM! Congrats!

damn son start cutting your water and do bantams (notsrs). Did you post your diet plan for peak week? Front loading or anything like that?

AHAHAHAHAHA Repped :D

[StaticZ]

Good posing today brah. Your legs are really looking brolick. (As usual lol).

[PaC-mAn8]

I work for LA Fitness, and ours isn't even close to being as nice as the one above.

No lounge FTL. BRB, eating food in the locker room..LOL.

Good things happening in here Jeremy - stay the course brutha!

[JeremyLeon]

154.3 - - and the subcut. water keeps dropping

[JeremyLeon]

damn son start cutting your water and do bantams (notsrs). Did you post your diet plan for peak week? Front loading or anything like that?

haha im not that far off! (not gnna happen in reality but stil lol)

Peak Week
Fri 40/683/200
Sat 50/175/200
Sun 50/105/200
Mon 50/105/200
Tues 50/125/200 (600~kcal cardio)
Wed 50/125/200
Thurs 50/TBD/200
Fri 50/TBD/200
SHOW DAY TBD

-consciously lowering a salt intake a bit sat-thurs
-eating a banana or two extra a day

weighed in on sat morning @ 158.3 - down 3.9lbs as of this morning

definitely looking dryer... thurs/fri/showday - front loading and hoping it does something nice


THIS 100%

Your mindset has completely changed, Jeremy. You've definitely done well, my friend.

BAM! Congrats!


AHAHAHAHAHA Repped :D

:D


Good posing today brah. Your legs are really looking brolick. (As usual lol).

thnx bro u are looking diced as **** as usual. hit me up later if u wanna pose together... prob gnna go after work at some point.


I work for LA Fitness, and ours isn't even close to being as nice as the one above.

No lounge FTL. BRB, eating food in the locker room..LOL.

Good things happening in here Jeremy - stay the course brutha!

thankz p dizzle and yeah the lounge is def a cool addition. i'll have to come out by u and rate the gym :P hit every gym in the world!

[bwelch1985]

DO NOT F*CK W/ YOUR Na/K INTAKE! Not even a little bit. I can guarantee it won't enhance your appearance in any noteworthy way, but it could potentially flatten you the hell out. Keep it constant brah...just like you've been doing all prep long. Now is not the time to start experimenting w/ that.

[JeremyLeon]

DO NOT F*CK W/ YOUR Na/K INTAKE! Not even a little bit. I can guarantee it won't enhance your appearance in any noteworthy way, but it could potentially flatten you the hell out. Keep it constant brah...just like you've been doing all prep long. Now is not the time to start experimenting w/ that.

ya i've actually had pretty low salt on avg. due to the foods i eat regularly... so it's not that different tbh. thnx tho brit :)

[PaC-mAn8]

thankz p dizzle and yeah the lounge is def a cool addition. i'll have to come out by u and rate the gym :P hit every gym in the world!

Anytime brutha!


DO NOT F*CK W/ YOUR Na/K INTAKE! Not even a little bit. I can guarantee it won't enhance your appearance in any noteworthy way, but it could potentially flatten you the hell out. Keep it constant brah...just like you've been doing all prep long. Now is not the time to start experimenting w/ that.

THIS! :eek:

[DREhova 87]

Damn dude! Its almost here....get this shhh!

[JeremyLeon]

Damn dude! Its almost here....get this shhh!

its my time baby! my time!

[zbert]

Its going to be a good day for you on Saturday homie. I cannot wait to hear how you will do, from your last set of pics you should be a strong contender in the Novice class.

[MoEcho]

I am so stoked for you!! Rock that stage!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see the hardware :)

[JeremyLeon]

Its going to be a good day for you on Saturday homie. I cannot wait to hear how you will do, from your last set of pics you should be a strong contender in the Novice class.


I am so stoked for you!! Rock that stage!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see the hardware :)

thanks so much for all your support over the past few months you two. it really means a lot. not gonna let you down.

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2 days out
time to carb up a bit... still keeping cals low and def below maint. going to the gym in a few minutes for a light training of back/tri and then to work on posing.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8022/capturego.png

[CHRIS925]

get it jeremy ;)

[JeremyLeon]

18 hours out :P

shaved, finished editing track for routine, practicing, chillin out.

sliced myself open several times shaving... big ups to the girls for that i feel ur pain now

this is whats left of my manliness
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1179/img00239q.jpg
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2323/img00240m.jpg

but...

TEAM STRIATED SUSHI IS AT IT AGAIN!

this is how we do it the day before the competition

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/159/img00241w.jpg
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1505/img00242c.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4972/img00244f.jpg
http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/5561/img00245.jpg

[MoEcho]

Time to get it done!! Can't wait for updates!

[DREhova 87]

waiting with anticipation (thats what she said)

[ErickStevens]

So tell us how it went!

[Bnizzle163]

In for updates!!!!

[JeremyLeon]

Time to get it done!! Can't wait for updates!


waiting with anticipation (thats what she said)


So tell us how it went!


In for updates!!!!

5th place in a crazyy stacked novice class (of 7 including 1 who took novice overall and looked like a freight train)... took home a trophy and pounded an unreal amount of food after... free eating today.. back to macros tomorrow 50/200/200 cutting out refeeds and reversing slowly.

wiill post some pics soon.


special thanks to Whitefiberz, Baftub, Blazed, Adina, Dad, Dylan, and Joe for support and help backstage.

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guys i want everyone to know how humbling this experience has been. It is unreal how amazing the competitors looked in even the novice class, I was so shocked to have placed to be honest. My cocky attitude towards bodybuilding has most definitely subsided and I feel like i will be able to contribute to the movement even better knowing how dedicated one must be in order to prep. It all went by so fast and I can just say I'm thankful for everything, proud of myself, and completely aware of my flaws this past prep.... 2 steps forward and 1 step back will not be my style in 2013... and until next time.....

Eat Hard, Lift Hard
Meat Head Nation

[JeremyLeon]

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http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2342/26907364567461158284104.jpg
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post contest
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6158/27305464542886905284104.jpg

[ErickStevens]

Nothing like some post-show Crumbs. Good job brah!

[Bnizzle163]

Top 5 in your first show!!! Hellz yeah bro! Good job. Those cupcakes look :eek:

[PaC-mAn8]

Fantastic job Jeremy!

[MoEcho]

Effin amazing job! Loving the pics. You all look incredible!!

[JeremyLeon]

Nothing like some post-show Crumbs. Good job brah!


Top 5 in your first show!!! Hellz yeah bro! Good job. Those cupcakes look :eek:


Fantastic job Jeremy!


Effin amazing job! Loving the pics. You all look incredible!!

thanks so much guys! i am really proud of myself. got a lot of learning/training to do for next time around... gonna close this log out in a bit after i post up pics etc. and start a workout journal for the upcoming 2 year offseaon full of PRs and food porn!

[zbert]

great job bruh and glad you truly enjoyed yourself because that is what it is all about. If you do not enjoy the experience then it is not worth doing. great outlook on your 2013 season homie!

[DREhova 87]

very proud of you bro! Man I can't wait to get my feet wet :(

[RussellDaMuscle]

Great work man... Look to be a great turnout from months of hard work!

[ErickStevens]

Nothing like a stacked novice class to motivate you to put size on, am I right? Growing season begins!

[fittofattofit]

Congrats on the placing!
Great effort to get up there at your first show in such a big event and come away with a trophy!

[JeremyLeon]

great job bruh and glad you truly enjoyed yourself because that is what it is all about. If you do not enjoy the experience then it is not worth doing. great outlook on your 2013 season homie!

Z thanks as always for your words of encouragement. means a lot to have people like u who care


very proud of you bro! Man I can't wait to get my feet wet :(

ur gnna dominate bro! so stoked for u


Great work man... Look to be a great turnout from months of hard work!

thnx so much russ u are the man. really hope we get a chance to lift/chill sometime


Nothing like a stacked novice class to motivate you to put size on, am I right? Growing season begins!

dudeeee so stacked! great for my motivation. can't wait til 2013! thanks for stayin w me


Congrats on the placing!
Great effort to get up there at your first show in such a big event and come away with a trophy!

yeah bro such an amazing feeling! thanks so much for the suppport!

[JeremyLeon]

K7hqyFf3YYY

video was cut short by a stocky lil videographer tellin my dad he can't shoot video :/

o well...

here are some pics


Novice B Pre-Judging
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/4867/26729410150229520421841.jpg
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http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/402/26830010150229521106841.jpg

[PaC-mAn8]

What's next for ya Big J ?

[JeremyLeon]

Novice B Pre-Judging

best side tri
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7906/26907610150229520731841.jpg
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1589/26053510150229520711841.jpg
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6641/26445610150229521141841.jpg
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getting trophy
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/6154/26962388869040031416321.jpg

posing w trophies for natural fitness i think but i may be wrong about the publication
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4043/26489588869046019416321.jpg

[JeremyLeon]

during routine
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4648/26808188869028055416321.jpg

me n eric / me, eric, friends (fans) :P
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2500/26822464888646500284104.jpg

5th place :D
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1435/26416988998175243416321.jpg

brought 25's from suffolk county to pump up with while i drank wine backstage haha
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4857/26041288868938235416321.jpg

me n brother
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2602/25746788868949712416321.jpg
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8304/27140188868947716416321.jpg

some outdoor posing
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2753/26372388868978654416321.jpg

[JeremyLeon]

some outdoor posing
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5531/26952788869000111416321.jpg
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3673/26020288869010091416321.jpg
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[JeremyLeon]

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1182/27266688868956698416321.jpg



The Final Thoughts

I have become a more humble person from this whole experience. I truly understand what kind of dedication and focus it takes to go to the next level. I will focus on my conditioning and size over the next two years to come back as a competitive lightweight in 2013. Back to the weights, I'll see you on the other side.


new workout log
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=707812561#post707812561


THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT, HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE NEXT LOG

Meat Head Nation

Join the Revolution

[JeremyLeon]

What's next for ya Big J ?

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=135878251

check it out my main man p dizzle

[MikeK46]

Congrats, bro!

Did you follow the pre-contest tips we spoke about? You def look like you dropped waterweight. Mirin' that trophy :)

[JeremyLeon]

Congrats, bro!

Did you follow the pre-contest tips we spoke about? You def look like you dropped waterweight. Mirin' that trophy :)

definitely helped to dry out for sure.. the day of the show i was close to the concepts we talked about but with more water. all in all it was a great success! come drop into the new log my brotha and lets get another lift in soon