Forum: Contest Prep Journals

PreJudging: This was an amazing experience because I learned a lot about my body, lets get to the crazy story before I actually got on stage. Started the day with 2 meals of 4oz Filet and 10oz Sweet Potato with 3 TBSP of Almond Butter, i slowly started to fill out, and i was drinking more...

I am working towards taking the stage in my very first pro bodybuilding event. I'm just coming off an open class win in the tall class (NABBA doesn't have weight classes), in which I nabbed myself a pro-card (good for 2 years). The first NABBA professional event is coming up on November 10th in...

Hey guys :D Most of you already know me from my last log, but for those of you who don't my name is JP Faherty. I recently competed in 2 natty bodybuilding shows and logged the entire journey. I placed 2nd in novice in my first show, losing to the over all winner, and in my second show I placed...

Reversing out of low body fat So you've just stepped off stage and had the traditional post-contest binge, you also have great expectations of mass gain, gym progress and total body recovery. Having spent the last 12-20 weeks cutting down and getting shredded, now's the time to eat and...

January 2011, I was 180lbs. It was time to not be a chubby bunny anymore. I started bro dieting and doing lots of cardio and machines at the gym. February 2011, I met Eric (ErickStevens) and a few months later he started training me and taught me about IIFYM, thank god. I began squatting, benching,...

Who Am I ? My name is Logan Sheehan. I'm a 22 year old natural bodybuilder prepping for my 2nd contest. I started to exercise and lift weights early, probably around the age of 16 in basketball class. I always enjoyed the weight room, even more than I did playing basketball. My junior year in high...

So, here it is. My second prep season. For those who didn't follow the first time around, here's the link to my first show log (or the last eight weeks, at least) http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=133664801 and my off-season log http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=135668431....

Hey guys, just figured I'd start with a short intro for those of you who don't know me: I started off in the 'fitness' world about 5 years ago when I was 5'7'' 100 lbs after dealing with some issues that brought me down from about 145-150 lbs. I began by doing calisthenics in my guest room, then...

…Intensity is defined as “exceptionally great concentration, power, or force”… …Insanity is defined as “the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness”… …well my question is…what happens when you combine these 2 words with a natural bodybuilder…I’ll tell you what happens…LEGENDS ARE BORN…...

Well it's that time, time for a new journal. All of my past journals have been about an amazing adventure and this one will be no different. A few weeks ago I spoke with Doug Miller and we agreed that becoming a part of Core Nutritionals was a positive move for both of us. Obviously Doug is making...

Sometime last year after watching a friend go through the process, I decided to give men's physique competition a shot. I started a bulking program in September 2012 with Stan, leader of Team Demon, which included diet and workout. I started at about 164-165 lbs. This weekend I received my prep...

Instead of truly typing up what the title is all about and what is going on post PSA check out the new vlog as part of a new series I am starting! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VupU5Be_Kdc&feature=plcp Monday 9/17/12 Squats Bar x 12

Wutsup guys. I am 22 years old, about to graduate college, moving soon, and training hard. My goals are to get strong, big, fast, and powerful. Some current numbers: 6'2 185ish lbs Bench: 215 close grip OHP: 135 x 3 (probably good for more) Deadlift: 445 x 1 Squat: not sure but...

:DHello! .. Welcome to my log!:D THE IMPORTANT STUFF • Powerlifter attempting the change to Fitness Model • Current Stats: 5'1 / 68kg (150lb) / 30% BF?? • PL Comp Lifts: 150kg squat (330lb) / 72.5kg (160lb) / 145kg (320lb) @67kg BW (147lb) (videos can be found on my...

Day 1 of log: Currently just under 19wks out. Weight: 197.8lbs Figured I would start a log to keep myself accountable. I will be logging 5 days a week, only my training days. My current training is a 4 day a week full body routine. I have seen great gains thus far on this type of split...

Hey I am Andrew, thanks for checking out my log for my first contest. About me:I am 28 5’5” , 155lbs and approximately 17% body fat. The pics below was taken 4/1. What sets me apart from the average male bodybuilder is that I am transgender (ftm). This means I was born female and at age 21 I...

hey everyone! decdided to start my first workout log! i put it in this section because i'm gonna attempt to compete if things go well (in a couple years, so yeah, long wait). a little background on myself, i swam in high school, put on some pudge in college, then started working out my...

OK, so I have wanted to compete for a while now. Last year I started my first prep and this ended up happening:

A Journey into Bodybuilding On April 13th, 2013 I competed in Men’s Physique at the age of 40. I’ve been involved in the Supplements, Bodybuilding & Fitness Industry for over 15 years. However, I have never had any interest to compete until now. It may possibly because it adds credibility to...