18 year old wants to compete and get into the fitness industry

Hey guys, I need some suggestions. I have been lifting for 4 years and planning to compete in men's physique in may and july in 2013. I have been training and dieting really hard.. I feel like I am in decent shape and I would love to compete earlier. I just moved to Vancouver for university so im still kind of new in the area. does anyone know if there are any shows that a noob like me can join? haha. Other than that, I would really love to know some information on how to get into the fitness industry. I love everything about fitness (training, dieting, competing, supplements) and I really really want to be a part of it. I am not very sure on how to do that. Down below are some pictures of me. Please give me some suggestions and tips, really appreciate that. hope you guys are all doing good, stay healthy. Thanks.

[QUOTE=StMattLaw;988645103]Hey guys, I need some suggestions. I have been lifting for 4 years and planning to compete in men's physique in may and july in 2013. I have been training and dieting really hard.. I feel like I am in decent shape and I would love to compete earlier. I just moved to Vancouver for university so im still kind of new in the area. does anyone know if there are any shows that a noob like me can join? haha. Other than that, I would really love to know some information on how to get into the fitness industry. I love everything about fitness (training, dieting, competing, supplements) and I really really want to be a part of it. I am not very sure on how to do that. Down below are some pictures of me. Please give me some suggestions and tips, really appreciate that. hope you guys are all doing good, stay healthy. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

You really have an amazing physique, especially for only being 18 years old, so congradulations on that so far! My biggest suggestion when trying to really get into the fitness industry is to get all of the exposure that you can. Really get yourself out there and known, whether on the forums here, by photographers and show promoters, or even the general population. The more support you have behind you, the better. What is it that you are looking to do? Become a fitness model, competitor, trainer, sales rep for a company? Fnd what it is you really want from this industry, and gun for it full force. In the fitness industry, you really do get out what you put in, so put it all in!

You look amazing dude. Definitely could compete, without a doubt. 'Mirin hard man!

[QUOTE=Cdt_Richards;988695893]You really have an amazing physique, especially for only being 18 years old, so congradulations on that so far! My biggest suggestion when trying to really get into the fitness industry is to get all of the exposure that you can. Really get yourself out there and known, whether on the forums here, by photographers and show promoters, or even the general population. The more support you have behind you, the better. What is it that you are looking to do? Become a fitness model, competitor, trainer, sales rep for a company? Fnd what it is you really want from this industry, and gun for it full force. In the fitness industry, you really do get out what you put in, so put it all in![/QUOTE]
My goal for now is to compete. I am also trying really hard to find a part time job as a sales rep (supplement companies, stores and such) but so far not very successful. There really isn't many modeling opportunities around as well. I do know exposure is quite important. ill keep looking, If not i will still compete in may. Thank you so much for the information and the complements. It means alot to me.

[QUOTE=KrisGuitarNY;988762583]You look amazing dude. Definitely could compete, without a doubt. 'Mirin hard man![/QUOTE]
Thanks man

I have several friends who compete, and you look just as good as them, IMO. Mirin.

you should really getin to men's phisique asap...i can see you placing in a amature show! at 18 i never looked no where close to how you look bro

dont know if this will help you [url]http://www.nsabba.com/events.shtml[/url]

'Mirin. And I'm in the same boat...I have been trying to convince myself to do a show before I graduate highschool.

Your body amazing pal:)

very good for 18, keep it going you can go far imo

You might want to contact Dawn Allison at Fitness World in Langley for information about competing (she has been doing BB/PLing for decades). I'm sure she can connect you to someone solid in comp training that's in Vancouver.

[QUOTE=StMattLaw;988827813]My goal for now is to compete. I am also trying really hard to find a part time job as a sales rep (supplement companies, stores and such) but so far not very successful. There really isn't many modeling opportunities around as well. I do know exposure is quite important. ill keep looking, If not i will still compete in may. Thank you so much for the information and the complements. It means alot to me.[/QUOTE]

I was talkin to a rep from Cellucor the other day and was really pickin his brain on how to get into the sales rep field. He basically said just to build up that resume. Thats what they are lookin for.

But stick at it man, im mirin hard. I want to do the exact same thing as you so keep workin hard! Greens for you sir

myronnnnnn. how did u put on so much lean mass in such a short time? Incredible achievement, my goal for the next year. Compete brah.

[QUOTE=StMattLaw;988645103]Hey guys, I need some suggestions. I have been lifting for 4 years and planning to compete in men's physique in may and july in 2013. I have been training and dieting really hard.. I feel like I am in decent shape and I would love to compete earlier. I just moved to Vancouver for university so im still kind of new in the area. does anyone know if there are any shows that a noob like me can join? haha. Other than that, I would really love to know some information on how to get into the fitness industry. I love everything about fitness (training, dieting, competing, supplements) and I really really want to be a part of it. I am not very sure on how to do that. Down below are some pictures of me. Please give me some suggestions and tips, really appreciate that. hope you guys are all doing good, stay healthy. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

It is for sure an industry that I love :) Exposure helps for certain....meaning competing at the bigger shows at some point where publications, supplement companies etc are more likely to attend. Shooting as often as you can to build a varied portfolio also helps. When you go to expos (and you should) network, get out there, meet the decision makers and have your pics ready. Be patient - it rarely happens overnight :)

[QUOTE=JoleenCharity;1000031323]It is for sure an industry that I love :) Exposure helps for certain....meaning competing at the bigger shows at some point where publications, supplement companies etc are more likely to attend. Shooting as often as you can to build a varied portfolio also helps. When you go to expos (and you should) network, get out there, meet the decision makers and have your pics ready. Be patient - it rarely happens overnight :)[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the advice. very helpful

If you were my son, I would be very proud :P

[QUOTE=liftlaughlove01;1004154883]If you were my son, I would be very proud :P[/QUOTE]

haha, thanks!

dude, you're in incredible shape for 18! I'm also 18 and am no where close to your size! keep it up!

You look very good for being 18. Keep adding size in the right places and always shoot when you are in close to contest shape.
Brand yourself and invest in a decent site with decent images and videos. Create a quality product and companies will take notice.

Good luck.

[QUOTE=Cdt_Richards;988695893]You really have an amazing physique, especially for only being 18 years old, so congradulations on that so far! My biggest suggestion when trying to really get into the fitness industry is to get all of the exposure that you can. Really get yourself out there and known, whether on the forums here, by photographers and show promoters, or even the general population. The more support you have behind you, the better. What is it that you are looking to do? Become a fitness model, competitor, trainer, sales rep for a company? Fnd what it is you really want from this industry, and gun for it full force. In the fitness industry, you really do get out what you put in, so put it all in![/QUOTE]

I agree. Although it seems odd and unfair, at a lot of the local shows the more the judges see you, the better you seem to do... :)

Anyway, you are ready for physique. It's just about getting on the stage and showing that you are the alpha.

What is the "Power of Threeve"? I've read some things, but can't get a definitive answer on what it is.

Thankyou everyone. really appreciate the help from you guys