May 2003, here I come mo'fos! [Archive]

Big Daddy Shane

10-03-2002, 08:46 PM

I've decided to do a show in May next year. The federation I'm competing in is the ANB (Australian Natural Bodybuilding), and I'm not sure what the actual show is yet. I'm currently at 114kg (250lb) and have started a bulking phase (I'm eating anything in sight!) and will bulk until mid to late January (don't have to worry about my diet over Christmas thank fukk!), and hopefully I'll reach 122kg (268lb), and then commence a pre-contest diet for 12-16 weeks, which is going to majorly suck! So if I ask a lot of questions in this forum in the next few months, please forgive me, I'll always endeavour to use the search button first.

Oh yeah, I don't really give a **** where I place at the show, I'm doing it for my own satisfaction. The ANB does drug tests, so atleast it's kept relatively honest.

Wish me luck!
Peace,
BDS.

str8flexed

10-04-2002, 05:13 AM

goodluck but let me give you a piece of advice...i did the whole gain weight at any cost thing and then tried to lose all the fat in 16 weeks...well you can't do it unless you crash diet and you'll lose a lot of muscle if you do that. I know I did and I'll never bulk like that again. You can bulk like that but if you are giong to then you'll need to cut for longer assuming your at like 12% bodyfat now etc. O and trust me, after about 10 weeks of dieting...you'll care where you place...you might not believe me now but you'll understand what I mean when you get to that point. If you have any specific questions let me know!
Peace

jay1514929

10-04-2002, 06:03 AM

[i]The ANB does drug tests, so atleast it's kept relatively honest.

Wish me luck!
Peace,
BDS. [/B]

Shane, just a word to the wise... Be the biggest freakiest bodybuilder you can be. I would bet my next pay check that there will be more than one guy in your show or any for that matter who are not natural. It really sucks! There are scumbags out there who go "on" and compete natural just for a trophy. I know many people here in the States who do it.

I have nothing against steroids. If you want to do them. fine. it is your body. but compete against your peers and face your own consequences.

You know what I mean? And there are plenty of ways to beat the tests. For instance some of the compounds are not detectable after 15 hours........ I just wish there were more sportsmanship in our sport.

Big Daddy Shane

10-04-2002, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the reply dudes. Str8, hope you don't mind if I pm you whenever I have a question, I appreciate it. I guess you're right about starting to care where I place, after all, I am competing! Tonight a friend told me that if was only doing it for my own satisfaction, then i should just do a diet and be content. But I WANT TO COMPETE, LIKE ARNIE! He's probably the reason why we all step on stage, hey! As for the excessive bulking, I'll keep that in mind. I ate a large pizza tonight (2080 cal in the pizza alone!), but I'll keep my eye on my waist line in the following weeks. I'll post pics soon (within the next 3-4 months).
Oh yeah, I think my bf is probably 15-20%.
Jay, thanks for the advice, but I'm not interested in taking illegal drugs. I don't have a problem with those that do, however I'm entering a natural comp for that reason. No doubt there'll be one or two drug users in the comp, but what can I do? I'm not going to follow the crowd, I'm a wolf, not a sheep! (big fan of Training Day, "my *****"!)
Peace,
BDS.

The Iron Lord

10-07-2002, 08:14 AM

Glad to hear you're taking the next step, bro. You sound like you'll be bringing good size to the stage. Just make sure to give yourself enough time to lean out without sacrificing too much muscle in a "crash" diet. Let me know if I can help in any way.

drew

10-07-2002, 02:52 PM

15%-20% is a little high....I would consider starting to cut earlier. I was up around 20% last winter and it took me 5 months or more to cut to single digit bf%. Im an ectomorph as well and it still took me that long (as my goal was to lose a minimum of muscle in the process). In other words, I would maintain at the most or preferably, start cutting early.

AussieTank

10-14-2002, 10:09 PM

Im also doing that show what class you competiting in ?

Big Daddy Shane

10-15-2002, 04:00 AM

Well it's my first comp, so I'd say novice. Have you competed before?

AussieTank

10-15-2002, 04:45 AM

Yeh i did the sydney titles this year in may !

Where you from ?

what are your stats ?

You should aim to compete in your weight class and novice the anb allow you to compete in both divisions if it is your first comp.

jay1514929

10-15-2002, 05:55 AM

Shane,

I was not recomending you take anything. My advice was directed towards your mental being. I personally don't care what others do with their bodies either. BUT, those who compete on stuff in "Natural" shows really piss me off. There are plenty of organizations that don't test and that is where they should be! But no! they have to go compete in an organization where others really care to preserve the "Natural" in natural bodybuilding. That said, I was giving you advice given to me. It is the begining of your career in the sport. Do not worry about anyone else, DO EVERYTHING LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! After the show whether you win or not you will walk away a true winner. You will also (whether you win or lose) walk away with many lessons on how to be better next time.

GOOD LUCK, and let us know how you do!

J

Big Daddy Shane

10-15-2002, 06:52 AM

Thankyou very much for your kind words Jay. I've seen your pics, and am extremely impressed with your physique. I'll be sure to let everyone know how I go!
Aussietank; How did you place this yr? If you compete next year, I'd love to meet you. I'm not hard to miss, I'm 6'3, and I have a tattoo of a Samurai on my right shoulder blade. Come and say hi! I sent you a PM with my stats etc. I'm waiting for a package from the ANB regarding registering, comp info etc, and am very excited about the whole experience. At the moment, I'm loving bulking. I'm about to go eat 3 big chicken sandwiches now. Yum!
Peace all.
Shane.

str8flexed

10-15-2002, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by jay1514929
Shane,

I was not recomending you take anything. My advice was directed towards your mental being. I personally don't care what others do with their bodies either. BUT, those who compete on stuff in "Natural" shows really piss me off. There are plenty of organizations that don't test and that is where they should be! But no! they have to go compete in an organization where others really care to preserve the "Natural" in natural bodybuilding. That said, I was giving you advice given to me. It is the begining of your career in the sport. Do not worry about anyone else, DO EVERYTHING LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! After the show whether you win or not you will walk away a true winner. You will also (whether you win or lose) walk away with many lessons on how to be better next time.

GOOD LUCK, and let us know how you do!

J

well i'm sorry I piss you off so much. Maybe I should juice up like everyone else right? Bull****.

jay1514929

10-15-2002, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by str8flexed
well i'm sorry I piss you off so much. Maybe I should juice up like everyone else right? Bull****.

DUDE WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT????? I was refering to some guys in my gym! SETTLE DOWN! I was not talking about you.

Time for someone to change her tampon

jay1514929

10-15-2002, 07:52 AM

Shane stay focused and let nothing stand in your way. I'm sure you will do well as long as you give your best.

str8flexed

10-15-2002, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by jay1514929
DUDE WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT????? I was refering to some guys in my gym! SETTLE DOWN! I was not talking about you.

Time for someone to change her tampon

OOPs my bad. I saw negative comments towards natural bodybuilding and the evil twin took over.
Peace

Big Daddy Shane

10-15-2002, 08:43 AM

No offence Layne, but I thought Jay was referring to drug users who compete at a natural level.
BDS

jay1514929

10-15-2002, 08:50 AM

ok, it's all good. You understand now right? Doesn't that piss you off? I mean if you are gonna do stuff fine, just don't compete in a Natural show.

What I was referring to was:

There are these two guys in my gym. Both recently did a natural show. INBF or ANBF or something. Anyway, the org doesn't allow anything creatine ephedra etc.... Well, the one guy is so proud to be in that orginazition because he has never taken anything. The other guy who was in the same show competed at 187 pounds and three months later he was 240 and really really ripped. The guy won the overall in the naturals and got destroyed in the non testing org... It's not fair. I take creatine, glutamine, ephedra, etc. So I will be competing in an appropriate organization, competing against like people. That's fair.

str8flexed

10-15-2002, 10:47 AM

no doubt

musmar

10-26-2002, 09:18 PM

Good Luck and train hard!

Sadek

11-06-2002, 02:52 PM

shane

email me

i know all the anb promoters, and guys that work for horleys

i won the teen anb mr australia this year

look forward to hearing from u

sadek

Flexfreak

11-18-2002, 10:50 AM

Big Daddy Shane: Good luck dude! I'm about your height but I'm not as big as you are. I hope to compete in my first natural show either this year or next. Keep us posted on your progress. Good Luck!

latinmuscle

12-17-2002, 03:55 PM

Just to add my two cents to what jay said. It pisses me off also to se this $hit. We bust our balls to get ready for a show and there comes a Stupid Mofo to still the recognition that we belongs to us.

I too have nothing against Steroid users, but it is just a different game. Is like playing touch football with full gear.

If you noticed the most recent (Publizised) case of this was at the 2002 Musclemania. Jay Catli won the pro Division and a few weeks later his title was taken away for failing the drug test.

At least he got well diserved public embarasment.

str8flexed

12-17-2002, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by latinmuscle
Just to add my two cents to what jay said. It pisses me off also to se this $hit. We bust our balls to get ready for a show and there comes a Stupid Mofo to still the recognition that we belongs to us.

I too have nothing against Steroid users, but it is just a different game. Is like playing touch football with full gear.

If you noticed the most recent (Publizised) case of this was at the 2002 Musclemania. Jay Catli won the pro Division and a few weeks later his title was taken away for failing the drug test.

At least he got well diserved public embarasment.

hell yea bro...it's karma. What goes around comes around. Pathetic f*ckers.

aussiemuscle

01-02-2003, 07:13 PM

Hi Shane, good luck with the Comp Prep. Well done on taking yr 1st steps, ANB is definetly the way to go, esp in NSW. If you have any Q's just PM me, I am Mr Aus 2001 and an Exercise Physiologist and also judge with ANB so I may be able to offer some advice.

All the Best.

Hey Sadek, what R U up to? send me an email dude.

jay1514929

01-03-2003, 05:50 AM

Hey Shane, Have any updates for us???

I ask because I am setting my sites on June 16th. I didn't make the top 5 in my last show and have put on 43 pounds since. I am trying to get up to about 245 before dieting down... I don't think I will ever compete as a middleweight again.

Last I heard you were trying to get up to 268 or something. Whats the word?