Bnizzle : 2011 - My Time To Shine!

Looks like that time is rolling around again. Time to shed the last remaining fluff so I can see if all this hard work payed off! Time to put in [b]WORK[/b] and give it everything I've got until I finish my last steps on stage in 2011.

I am currently at 21.5 weeks out from my first show on April 9th, 2011 and 23-24 weeks out from the INBF Madison. I just completed a mini cut and am hovering right around 10lbs over my last contest weight of 168.5lbs. I got up to a high of 189 this offseason and worked my butt off to keep it lean and shexshay :). I plan on bringing a level of conditioning that will terrify my competitors, scare small children and ensure that I walk off stage with a skeletor-like smile from ear to ear. This is [b]MY TIME TO SHINE![/b]

[u]Background[/u]

I followed the cut diet last prep and stepped on stage for the first time. I was fairly happy with my prep, but honestly did not allow myself enough time to get shredded. I was happy to place top 5 in the open division as well as 4th place in Novice Tall at the OBC Indiana, but realized that I need to improve in several areas. I've also followed some great guys logs on here (most notably the 3DMJ crew) and picked up a ton of useful info along the way. I enjoy a variety of foods now, and love the fact that I can fit basically anything into my macros :).

[u]The Plan[/u]

I will be dieting SLOWLY to ensure any muscle loss is kept to a minimum and to try and keep strength and energy levels high. I'm going to start prep on my own and already know that I will be hiring the help of 3DMJ when I hit a sticking point (roughly 12-15 weeks out).

I have been pushing it rather hard for the past 6 weeks or so and will utilize next week as an active deload week. I will also take this time to have a cheat meal at my favorite mexican place :). I actually haven't cheated for about 3 months now (only refeeds on weekends). I am also going to enjoy a higher calorie day on Thanksgiving, but then it's ON!!

So come on and join me during my wonderful journey while I go through the highs and lows of contest prep. Let's do this thing!

[u]11-9-10 Back/Traps[/u]

morning weight : 177.5lbs

[b]deadlifts[/b]
135x10
225x6
315x4
405x3
405x2
405x2
315x10

[b]t-bar rows[/b]
110x10
110x8
110x8

[b]lat pull downs[/b]
190x5
175x5
150x8
150x7

[b]hammer st. low row[/b]
2ppsx10/10
2ppsx7/7
1ppsx15/15

[b]db shrugs[/b]
75'sx20
90'sx12
100'sx12

[b]nutrition[/b]
212/300/60 - p/c/f

In for the ride Billy. Best of luck during prep.

In on this shiiiiiiit. I can't believe your crazy ass is dieting through the holidays. Oh well - more food for me! :)

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;574909521]In on this shiiiiiiit. I can't believe your crazy ass is dieting through the holidays. Oh well - more food for me! :)[/QUOTE]

what he said, we will make up for what you don't eat

good luck broooooooooo

Good luck Illinois bruh!

[QUOTE=The Solution;574904011]In for the ride Billy. Best of luck during prep.[/QUOTE]

Glad to have you along, Bob.

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;574909521]In on this shiiiiiiit. I can't believe your crazy ass is dieting through the holidays. Oh well - more food for me! :)[/QUOTE]

You know it!! You best eat plenty of pie and cheesecake for me. I'll stick to oddballs :)

[QUOTE=B-Neva;574910611]what he said, we will make up for what you don't eat[/QUOTE]

I'm counting on you!

[QUOTE=bballbrett5;574913611]good luck broooooooooo[/QUOTE]

Thanks brotha!

[QUOTE=_jim_;574914901]Good luck Illinois bruh![/QUOTE]

Represent the Chi!

Do it!

I'll be lerking.

[QUOTE=FATHER FLEX;575092981]Do it![/QUOTE]

Oh, I will! I'll be getting in touch with you guys soon here. I know I'll need the support when the mind games start setting in lol.

[QUOTE=RichKnapp;575097301]I'll be lerking.[/QUOTE]

Glad to have ya Rich!

Awesome, get what's yours!

I originally had the day off yesterday at the pt studio, but my boss who just competed at the NPC Ironman ended up in the hospital [b]again[/b] with extremely low potassium levels and severe dehydration. Same thing happened to him in 08' the last time he competed and he nearly died.... he hired the SAME GUY to do his prep... I tried talking him out of it, tried telling him sodium/water manipulation and playing with your bodies fluid and mineral levels is just plan ludacris. But, he doesn't really listen to nattys unfortunately. He's stubborn in that regard :(. I took a look at his peak week strategy and my jaw dropped by the amount of broscience involved... and the morning carb/fat load... 4-6 mcdonalds dbl cheese with [b]NO WATER[/b] at 4:30am followed by [b]TWO MORE[/b] 1 hour before prejudging and 2 tblspoons of jelly 30 minutes before taking the stage (all with NO WATER). He ended up s***ting his brains out, which led to guess what? further dehydration. I'm very angry if you can't tell lol. Anyway, hopefully he'll be cleared to come home today :(.

[u]11-10-10 Shoulders/Triceps[/u]

[b]morning weight :[/b] 177.5lbs

[b]seated db military[/b]
25'sx10
40'sx8
60'sx4
80'sx8
90'sx3
75'sx8
75'sx6

[b]upright rows[/b]
105x12
115x8
120x8

[b]seated laterals[/b]
25'sx10
20'sx13
20'sx12

[b]seated arnolds[/b]
50'sx8 (2 sets)

[b]skulls[/b]
90x7, 6, 6

[b]triceps rope[/b]
x15
x10

workout time : 48 minutes

[b]nutrition[/b]
225/270/60

I decided just to BLAST shoulders today. I consider them to be my weakest bodypart, and since I'm deloading next week, I thought heck, I'ma kill those suckers!! It ended up being a pretty damn good workout!

[QUOTE=fltallpaul;575231591]Awesome, get what's yours![/QUOTE]

Good to see you drop in buddy!

You know im in :D!

So yesterday at work I couldn't stop thinking about this prep. I realize it could be my last contest season for a while so I really want to make it count. I've had more business now that I've been working two jobs and decided to take the plunge right away. I am hiring 3DMJ to do my prep right off the bat :D! I'm really excited with my decision because I won't have to play the guessing game, and this way I'll have plenty of time to come in looking sharp.

I ALSO have been tracking macros every day but maybe 3 or 4 since my last contest over a year ago. So Saturday I am going to enjoy a bit of food (MEXICAN!! :D) and then get back on my macros. Let's GET THIS!!


[u]11-11-10 Cardio[/u]
[b]morning weight:[/b] 176.5

[b]20 minutes MISS Elliptical Cross Trainer[/b]
227 cals burned according to the cross trainer

[b]Nutrition[/b]
228/250/58



[QUOTE=Rog447;575659151]You know im in :D![/QUOTE]

What's up brotha??!?!

Just for S&G's I'll start posting my fitday.

[img]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2851151&stc=1&d=1289499335[/img]

So this is where you moved to:)

IN!;)

subbed! =D

[QUOTE=cawiau;576133341]So this is where you moved to:)

IN!;)[/QUOTE]

You found me! Decided to start a new thread seeing as I'm starting a new chapter in my life :)

[QUOTE=CklueD;576147511]subbed! =D[/QUOTE]
Awesome!

[youtube]FEKEjpTzB0Q[/youtube]

:cool:

[QUOTE=extremenergy3;576207131][youtube]FEKEjpTzB0Q[/youtube]

:cool:[/QUOTE]

I actually thought of this while trying to come up with a title for my thread lol. Not a big Kanye fan (even though I'm from Chicago), but I just feel the title sort of fits. I will definitely be shiny up there with my Dream Tan on :)

I had an action packed day work wise yesterday. Trained at the gym and the pt studio. The more and more I work at the studio, the more I enjoy the way things are run there. Very cool boss and awesome clients! On the way to the studio I talked to Eric Helms (aka Quelly) on the phone about my prep. We had a good 20 minute conversation about setting up a plan to get me dialed for the 2011 season. I'm really excited to work with the 3DMJ crew. I know they're going to bring me in looking my best!

[u]11-12-10 Legs[/u]

[b]morning weight :[/b] 177.0lbs

[b]bb squats[/b]
barx12
135x10
185x5
225x2
315x2
275x5
275x5

[b]hack squats[/b]
320x4
320x3
270x6

[b]db walking lunges[/b]
70'sx12 steps
70'sx10 steps

[b]db stiff leg deads[/b]
90'sx10
105'sx8
110'sx6

[b]leg extensions[/b]
200x8

[b]seated calf raises[/b]
135x10
180x8
200x5
180x6

[u]nutrition[/u]
[img]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2853751&stc=1&d=1289587268[/img]

also I know these are highly inaccurate, but this is the lowest reading I've had in a LONG time.
[img]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2853741&stc=1&d=1289587238[/img]

Subbed up in herrr! Cool I get to follow a prep from beginning to end...instead of always catching it towards the end. LOL

[u]11-13-10 Chest/Biceps[/u]

Just WAS NOT feeling it today. Definitely can use the scheduled deload next week. Weights all felt heavy :(. Kept volume low and still rocked out a good workout!
[b]morning weight :[/b]176.5lbs

[b]incline bb press[/b]
barx12
135x10
155x8
185x2
225x7
235x4
225x6

[b]incline db press[/b]
90'sx8
100'sx6
80'sx12

[b]hammer strength flat press[/b]
2ppsx6/5
1ppsx12

[b]alt db curls[/b]
25'sx6
35'sx6
55'sx3
50'sx4
45'sx6

No nutrition tracking today :eek:. Only this once :D. Haven't done this in forever. feelsgoodman.



[QUOTE=DREhova 87;576850291]Subbed up in herrr! Cool I get to follow a prep from beginning to end...instead of always catching it towards the end. LOL[/QUOTE]

Glad to have you along. Although, there's nothing wrong with being fashionably late! lol

BRB, hitting hundos on incline and "not feelin' it"

Lawlz

[QUOTE=extremenergy3;576915791]BRB, hitting hundos on incline and "not feelin' it"

Lawlz[/QUOTE]

Lol. It was just one of those days where I felt out of it. Never really quite woke up and couldn't find my zone. Those hundo's felt like five hundreds lol

In for pics of burrito! :cool:

[QUOTE=Rog447;576949011]In for pics of burrito! :cool:[/QUOTE]

[b]she's a beaut![/b]
[img]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2857111&stc=1&d=1289697670[/img]

[b]thar she blows! pretty fat burrito right thur[/b]
[img]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2857121&stc=1&d=1289697680[/img]

[b]$$$ shot. Nothing but steak, beans, rice and cheese![/b]
[img]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2857131&stc=1&d=1289697691[/img]

[b]good till the last bite![/b]
[img]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2857141&stc=1&d=1289697700[/img]

I ate this sucker a few hours ago and I'm still stuffed. It was sure tasty, but I have to admit, kind of feel guilty :p

NICE EATS!

subbed for this!

Getting up to speed...back reading now.

definitely going to follow you on your journey big dog. dieting through Christmas holiday your a bad dude!!!!