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It all depends on the show and the number of competitors. the show I did had different weight classes for novice and open. I was middleweight in novice and light heavy in the open. classes should...

my avi is 5 coats of protan. One on wednesday, 2 thursday, and 2 friday. very time consuming to get all those coats applied. a couple light coats on your face and hands the morning of show. I was...

I've found that if I shave in the direction the hair grows, I get a lot less in grown hairs and irritation. doesn't quite shave as close but you won't notice.

some NPC natural events only require 3 years. Search for one of them.

Great job. I am most impressed with the thickness and fullness you were able to maintain. I think the lack of cardio contributed alot to that. could win a show with just the legs. Outstanding...

Great response. I agree, it was the hardest thing mentally and physically that I have done. I spent about 2 1/2 hours a day with workouts, cardio and preparing meals for the next day. you must be...

diet 1.5 grams protein per lb of body weight. fat around 50 grams, the rest in carbs. started about 300 calories below maintenance until weight/fat loss stalled, then dropped carbs and continued. ...

Thanks! It was definately easier with the wife on board....Misery loves company!

Thanks! I would personally try to use a trainer for your first comp. there are so many little details in a contest prep, especially peak week. I think if I had some help with the last few weeks at...

thank you! Competition was on Oct. 22nd. After I talked my wife into competing with me, she ended up kicking my butt and taking first in her divisions and overall!
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After letting myself go for several years I decided to kick my butt into gear and do a major cut. I started in April 2011 at 235 lbs and finished this last weekend. Total of 53 pounds lost and a...

Thanks. Competing was much more physically and mentally tough than I foolishly thought it would be. I will definately do it again. Will make some changes to prep and give it another go as I feel I...

Hello all. Been reading this forum for quite some time trying to absorb everything I could. I did my first show yesterday (37 yrs old) and thought that I would share some things I learned along the...

Leprechaun...I think the op was the one on the right....

I'm guessing a little lower. prob 13ish. Tris need some work.

Leg and back photos would be beneficial for estimates

not the best photos, but calves stand out as maybe a weaker body part.

slight. keep working hard

+1 for legs
-1 for perhaps the gayest hairstyle ever

cant see your back...

good job. same weight and lower bf%. definatley some progress being made.