AustrianOakJr's journey to SHREDVILLE!! 2011 with Team 3DMJ

[COLOR="darkorange"][SIZE="6"]HERE WE GO AGAIN!!![/SIZE][/COLOR]

Well, I have been at this for three years now. I've had a new goal in mind each time I have set out on this journey. My first goal was to get on stage and look like i belong .....just to try my hand at the sport. My first year I went at it alone, very ignorant of the sport in general and guided by some great people here on the forum. I placed 2nd in the novice middle class at the '08 NGA Olympus and lit a fire to really dig in and get serious. In 2009, my goal was to win my class at a pro-qualifying show. I accomplished this winning the middle weight championship (and very close to an overall victory) at the INBF Natural USA (Oct '09) and was also the the middleweight champion at the OCB Empire State Championships (Nov '09).

This year, I am coming off an extended off season and my eye is on the prize.....my professional status. Im starting bigger and leaner than I have ever started a prep before. I am going to push like I have never pushed before. I will be training smarter and more efficiently than ever before.....and I am ready and willing to bring the pain in order to get there!! God willing, I will be hitting the stage sometime in the late spring/early summer. I have some tentative shows in mind but I wont decide until I have surpassed last year's conditioning by a mile or so. Team 3DMJ has graciously offered me a 50% scholarship/sponsorship for the 2011 season so we are about ready to get down to business! Eric Helms and I talked on the phone last night and I am really excited to see what the team can help me accomplish.

So heres the starting stats......

[B]Starting weight: [/B]

181 lbs (5'8" tall)

[B]Current Diet[/B] (which may change under advice of 3DMJ):

200 Protein
300 Carb
55 Fat

[B]Current Training Protocol[/B] (again, while I wait on my orders):

6 Day split, 1X per week per bodypart (except legs - 2x per week), power and hypertrophy work done in same session. Im am currently battling some back injuries so my training has been careful around the rehab of my lower back. I just visited a new physical therapist today who has a lot of experience working with weight training athletes. He seemed very optimistic about my future and we made some significant progress in just the first visit. More about that as we go.

Mon - Chest/Tri
Tues - Ham/Glutes
Wed - Abs/Calves
Thurs - Upper Back
Fri - Quads
Sat - Shoulders/Traps

Cardio - little to none as of right now.

Heres a pic taken on Monday.....I took it for the BB.com transformation contest......pale, unshaven, unflexed, no pump and 3 lbs New Years Eve bloat (ya gotta work it a little bit with the "before pic" ;)). It aint pretty......but this is the worst we'll see for a long time! (I took it with the newspaper as per contest rules.....why not try, right?):).

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So here we go. Any suggestions, help or encouragement is always welcome. And I am always happy to offer whatever I can to help others, so hit me up if you need it! Lets get down to bidness!! :D

First! Kill it Oak!

I'm excited for this one!

In on this Oak! Let's get that card :)

In for sure. Bring that sh[b]i[/b]t home to New York, mate.

Oh yeah! It's officially on. Can't wait to see your progress. There are going to be big things for you this year, I can feel it. I'll be planning on keeping up with the journal of course, but also touching base with you outside of here, trying to get some training sessions and such, especially as you get closer.

In fact, if you ever need some good eats with macro's provided just give me a call. We'll cook you up something macro friendly :D

Hey buddy, you are a cool as guy and it was really a pleasure to meet you last year. Look forward to duking it out on stage once again ;)

Oh and way to copy my exact macros ;)

x2 @ Paul. Was cool meeting you last year! Remind me so much of a natty Arnie.

WTF @ your legs! They came up a LOT. Great job.

Right on! Even in the "let it all hang out" before pic you can really see some solid improvements! Excited to follow this and best of luck this year!

oh wow! Here we go. Yea I hear them 3DMJ guys are pretty good. ;) Oh...and trust me...I did the same pic for the contest. After refeed and sticking it out as far as possible...LOL

I'm in on this one. ^5 I didn't realize we are the same hight. When I'm on my feet. lol

I haven't posted in months but I will definitely be following your prep! You should send that before pic to a modeling agency you big pale beast:) Good luck this season and hope you get that card!--Brian

[QUOTE=bwelch1985;605155333]First! Kill it Oak![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Resolutioner;605159923]I'm excited for this one![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Bnizzle163;605160893]In on this Oak! Let's get that card :)[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Paul_2_Oh;605164613]In for sure. Bring that sh[b]i[/b]t home to New York, mate.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the support, guys. Stay with me....I will need the accountability and the help along the way.

[QUOTE=jked4life;605184573]Oh yeah! It's officially on. Can't wait to see your progress. There are going to be big things for you this year, I can feel it. I'll be planning on keeping up with the journal of course, but also touching base with you outside of here, trying to get some training sessions and such, especially as you get closer.

In fact, if you ever need some good eats with macro's provided just give me a call. We'll cook you up something macro friendly [/QUOTE]

Yes....its been a while since we have trained! I will look forward to that......and I might take you up on that meal sometime. Might be better to do it before my carbs drop to nothing or we'll all be sitting around eating chicken and broccoli. :D Thanks for the support, Matt.

You thinking about the Arnold again??

[QUOTE=Blazed;605186673]Hey buddy, you are a cool as guy and it was really a pleasure to meet you last year. Look forward to duking it out on stage once again ;)[/QUOTE]

The pleasure was mine.....watching you transform since I first saw your thread as a giant fatty to ripped freak show celebrity status here on BB.com. It was definitely good to meet you. Ill be looking forward to the next round, for sure.

[QUOTE=Blazed;605187473]Oh and way to copy my exact macros [/QUOTE]

Great minds think alike! ;)

[QUOTE=BaFtub;605189183]x2 @ Paul. Was cool meeting you last year! Remind me so much of a natty Arnie.

WTF @ your legs! They came up a LOT. Great job.[/QUOTE]

Thanks man! Good to meet you too. Unfortunately, at the time I didnt know you as "Baftub" the striated freakshow......ive been keeping up ever since though.

I'm still pounding the legs and although they didnt come up as dramatically as last year, I did manage another 1/4-1/2 inch on them at their largest. So, ill take it considering I havent been able to squat in about 5 months.

[QUOTE=ehlisl;605218023]Right on! Even in the "let it all hang out" before pic you can really see some solid improvements! Excited to follow this and best of luck this year![/QUOTE]

Thanks Luke.....that means a lot coming from you. Ill get some better pics up within a week or so that are a little more flattering. Im trying to make things as dramatic as possible. :D

[QUOTE=DREhova 87;605222923]oh wow! Here we go. Yea I hear them 3DMJ guys are pretty good. Oh...and trust me...I did the same pic for the contest. After refeed and sticking it out as far as possible...LOL[/QUOTE]

Yes, I heard a couple good things about some of those guys. I heard they got one of em off that show "dirty jobs" and another one has single-handedly driven the General Mills stock up by 10 points with his purchases of pop tarts. Those are credentials that will come in handy. :D

Seriously though....im looking forward to seeing how they will help me. I came so close last time to that elite level of conditioning I need for the card.....im hoping by bringing in the professionals much earlier this time they can keep me from screwing up out of the gate.

[QUOTE=RichKnapp;605225223]I'm in on this one. ^5 I didn't realize we are the same hight. When I'm on my feet. lol[/QUOTE]

Thanks for being here, Rich. Your drive and ambition is very motivating and humbling for me. Keep cranking away.....you inspire more than you know.

[QUOTE=musclemass22;605247723]I haven't posted in months but I will definitely be following your prep! You should send that before pic to a modeling agency you big pale beast:) Good luck this season and hope you get that card!--Brian[/QUOTE]

Im sure there must be modeling opportunities for ghostly-white-bodybuilders-who-can't-take-a-good-pic-to-save-their-life somewhere. Ill keep my eyes out.

Glad to have you along!

In for sure! Kill it man! Looking forward to be traveling the path of prep together!

See you in "Shredville" bro! Bring a sweater its cold ;)

do it up sean, I would love for you to get what you deserve I nice big ol Pro Card. Im in your corner buddy

In. Can't wait to see how you end up looking after the prep w/ 3DMJ. You are gonna be peeled. What's your previous contest weights?

Subbed! Let's do this!

great things will come from this thread, I can't wait

subd for sure!

In!

EDIT lol @ dirty jobs

[QUOTE=co1e_train;605268303]In for sure! Kill it man! Looking forward to be traveling the path of prep together![/QUOTE]

Im glad to see you going for it. Im keeping an eye on your thread. Keep plugging.....are you going to hook up with a coach at some point?

[QUOTE=FATHER FLEX;605276403]See you in "Shredville" bro! Bring a sweater its cold ;)[/QUOTE]

Oh.....I am bringing my snow suit 'cause I expect it to be down right frigid if im gonna see you in town. :D

[QUOTE=Jrich54338;605280993]do it up sean, I would love for you to get what you deserve I nice big ol Pro Card. Im in your corner buddy[/QUOTE]

Thanks man. Im glad to have you. You were shooting to get ready in early spring, right?

[QUOTE=Rsardinia;605295513]In. Can't wait to see how you end up looking after the prep w/ 3DMJ. You are gonna be peeled. What's your previous contest weights?[/QUOTE]

I cant wait either.....except for the whole low bodyfat, low carb, haze....I can wait for that. But I am down-right psyched at this point!

Last season I was as light as 162.5 at my most depleted. I was about 166 carbed up. So I am within 19 lbs of my depleted show weight, but im prepared to lose as much as I need in order to see gnarly glutes and hams.

[QUOTE=kcjoynt;605297083]Subbed! Let's do this![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Diskd;605302773]great things will come from this thread, I can't wait

subd for sure![/QUOTE]

Glad to have your support, guys. Thanks.

[QUOTE=Quelly;605337573]In!

EDIT lol @ dirty jobs[/QUOTE]

Good to have you too. Especially since you're kinda taking the reins. ;D

2011 is going to be fun to watch. Alot of you guys who I know and follow are stepping on stage. I think your ready for an overall! Have a fun prep and good luck in the bodyspace contest.

In on this! You're a great poster on BB.com and it's time to bring home an overall or two! Get it!

Well Oakster,..its that time again! serious prep time! should be a fun ride fatty! :D

Definitely gonna follow this thread. Im sure you are gonna do well man!

Definitely getting in on this one. Get it!

[QUOTE=AustrianOakJr;605440823]
Good to have you too. Especially since you're kinda taking the reins. ;D[/QUOTE]
jeez...that's a lot of responsibility when you put it like that...maybe this wasn't such a good idea....

;)

[QUOTE=fltallpaul;605445873]2011 is going to be fun to watch. Alot of you guys who I know and follow are stepping on stage. I think your ready for an overall! Have a fun prep and good luck in the bodyspace contest.[/QUOTE]

Its looking like a real good spring/summer season around here on BB.com. Lots of great athletes getting ready to make a run. I hope you are right about the overall....im in it to win it. Thanks Paul.

[QUOTE=jpfaherty;605456203]In on this! You're a great poster on BB.com and it's time to bring home an overall or two! Get it![/QUOTE]

Thank you. I really try to make a point of helping people on this forum b/c I feel a bit indebted to it. I would never have gotten on stage as successfully as I did if it weren't for others giving me advice when I started. The least I can do is pay if forward a bit.

[QUOTE=stayfit2008;605459833]Well Oakster,..its that time again! serious prep time! should be a fun ride fatty! :D[/QUOTE]

Yep....its gonna be fun. Are you still thinking about coming out here in April? Or are you doing an NGA show elsewhere?

[QUOTE=myo15801;605464403]Definitely gonna follow this thread. Im sure you are gonna do well man![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=proud_polack;605726933]Definitely getting in on this one. Get it![/QUOTE]

Thanks guys....glad to have you along.

[QUOTE=Quelly;605747663]jeez...that's a lot of responsibility when you put it like that...maybe this wasn't such a good idea....

;)[/QUOTE]

Ah...c'mon. Whats the worst that could happen??......my diet and training drives me to insanity and I take up zoomba instead......

[QUOTE=AustrianOakJr;605788773]
Ah...c'mon. Whats the worst that could happen??......my diet and training drives me to insanity and I take up zoomba instead......[/QUOTE]
I saw a zumba infomercial last night at the gym, looks pretty promising, this one chick lost 30lbs without changing the way she ate and she feels great, she said the belly fat melted right off...