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Doctoral committees can be rough. Sometimes it just feels like they've punched you in the gut...like all your hard work is a joke to them. Been there before and I can empathize. Just keep doing what...

Don't force it. Bodybuilding will always be here and there will always be another show (especially on the East Coast...tons of shows). Similar situation: I was planning on doing three shows this year...

If you look good eating your normal foods, why do something drastic like only drinking "sugar water" after 6 PM?

05/23/13 (8 Days Out From Show #2)

Weight: 194.4 (Equals a prep low...briefly saw 193.8 on the scale)

Macros: "High!!!!" 194p/553.5c/45.5f

Chest/Biceps/Triceps/Abs

Incline DB - 3 sets...

Looking pretty good for 4 weeks out. As far as your numbers go, have you been losing weight consistently? If you have, then there's no reason to adjust. If you've hit a stalling point then it's time...

[QUOTE=red_cat;1075704501]05/23/13 (9 Days Out From Show #2)

Weight: ??? (Busy morning and just forgot to weigh)

Macros: "Medium" 247.75p/331.5c/61.5f = 2870.5 kcal

Back/Traps/Calves
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Thank ya, sir! Hoping to tighten up a little for the next show.

So 230 lbs, eh? Very nice! Still somewhat lean?

Uhhhhh...in4daoff-seasonparty

Thanks, man. That's the plan...just keep pushing. Already seeing a little improvement in quads and glutes!

I appreciate you doing that. :D

05/22/13 (10 Days Out From Show #2)

Weight: 194.8 lbs (Steady)

Macros: "Low" 269.5p/239.5c/74.5f = 2704 kcal

HIIT

5 min Step Mill Warm-up
Car Pushes - 20 sec Push/Rest until partner is...

Pretty much exactly what I did this past weekend. First show was May 18th and next show is June 1st. Had a nice bacon cheeseburger on Saturday night, hopped back on my macros and will probably hit a...

Yeah...forgot to post this pic of my front relaxed...

http://www.pxleyes.com/images/contests/mixed-media-32/fullsize/The-Robot-Amigo-5008dbb9843bf.jpg

05/21/13 (11 Days Out From Show #2)

Weight: 194.6 lbs (Nearly a prep low...)

Macros: "Normal" 271.75p/272.5c/73f = 2834 kcal

Upper Chest/Delts/Triceps/Biceps/Abs

HS Incline - 4 sets
DB...

Looks like you're in a very good place...some nice definition showing. Hit chest hard, give yourself plenty of time to diet down properly, and you'll do well!

As far as HOW to hit chest, I'd focus...

I got my coach a shirt that reminded me of him (it said, "I'm Not Here To Make Friends") and we went out for steak after we were both done with our shows for the year.

Also, this happened today...

Squats: 135x12; 185x10; 225x8; 225+Chains (8 links in)x5; 225+Chains (16 links in)x5...along with a whole bunch of other volume...

First Chain Set
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Sucks about the compy, DJ. Mine is on the down side of its life too...hoping it hangs on until Christmas!

Yeah, I think that will be the better approach. I think I can give up a little size/fullness and still be one of the bigger guys in my class. Definitely glad I experimented, though as I learned even...

Congrats, Paul! You guys look incredibly happy!