Contest Prep for First Show - Page 31

tiger04 · 06-23-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by billfinkbiner

Congratulations Paul!!!!!!!!!

x2 the hard work paid off, now its time to smash, LOL!

browner30 · 06-23-2008, 12:27 PM

congrats, I have followed your log throughout and it was one of the best I have seen. Again congrats on your first show you looked amazing.

abs_no1 · 06-23-2008, 03:12 PM

Congratulations Paul!!!

serratus · 06-23-2008, 03:24 PM

Excellent showing. Congrats!

demonwareltd · 06-24-2008, 04:25 AM

bump for more show details!

fltallpaul · 06-24-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by semper27

You looked awesome Paul! Congrats!!! You definately did NOT look like this was your very first show! Enjoy some food!

Thanks Ben...I spent a lot of time going over every detail and consulting with everyone I could to make sure I didn't look like I was lost on stage. From diet to posing and color I tried to ensure I was at home on stage and it really worked out.

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Originally Posted by stayfit2008

NICE!! whats next on the agenda?

There are two Natural Organization shows I have my eye on. I will decide this week how I feel about the timing. One is 6 weeks and the other is November....

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Originally Posted by demonwareltd

I'm guessing your enjoying your victory today my man! Well deserved for sure...once you get back online you need to get us some more details and answer all our questions we've posted while you have been eating!!

I will get the details out today sometime. I really made a mental note of the entire day and will post as much detail as I can recall...which should be everything.

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Originally Posted by Fjock

Paul I just noticed they are still giving out those same trophies in NPC Fla lol. I got 3 of em. I really thought they would be giving away new ones by now. I like em though, i sit em right over my pc monitor as a constant memory

... just be damn sure it doesnt fall at all cuz one of the heads on mine broke super easy. Thank god for crazy glue!

LOL well I only have one so it will be getting the royal treatment...

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Originally Posted by darryl27

Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. You look phenomenal. You've definitely inspired me to work harder in the gym and be more diligent in the kitchen. I was vacationing on the Florida pan handle this weekend and thought about you several times on Saturday. I couldn't be happier for your success. The dedication it took for you to achieve this win is extremely admirable.

I really hope I can help some others get on stage...it was a crazy journey and honestly I have been so full speed since the show ended that it has not sunk in yet that I did a show...if that makes sense.

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Originally Posted by Lando33

Congrats Paul! You looked fantastic. We are all really proud of you.

I hate to be that guy but.........what's next?

Well Lando after seeing how I looked and seeing some Natural shows last year I feel really confident I can compete for a Natty Pro Card. I plan on tweaking a few things and trying look even tighter next time out with some extra muscle in a few places...although this year may be tough to add much size while staying close to show condition.

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Originally Posted by Sporto1633

Big Paul! Look at your conditioning! Simply outstanding bro...I'm anxious to hear where you are going with this next. With Novice in the bag, OPEN HERE WE COME (and make sure it's a PQ)!

Sporto

Yeah, thanks Tommy...you helped me as well and with a show down and so much learned(more on that later) I will be

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Originally Posted by Ryan1981

Congrats Paul......Your hard work paid off. Enjoy it for a few days and rest. After that, I know you're ready to start eating to pack on some serious mass!!! (Lean Mass, of course...haha).

Thanks Ryan....I already feel bigger. I have been insanely vascular these last few days so much so that I am thinking I may have to change my diet some...

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Originally Posted by FATHER FLEX

Yeah way to make it look like you have done this before. Amazing job bro, everything was there. Conditioning, muscularity, posing....YOU ARE THE MAN BRO!

Thanks FF...I felt at home on stage and was very confident, I got comments from many people that I had the best stage presence and poise and I think that came from all the practice....I had a few people I didn't know tell me I did well and that was what surprised me. My friends have to say I did well...lol.

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Originally Posted by mikez

DAMN. And you're first show too. Congrats brother you looked great!

Thanks bud...it all came together nicely.

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Originally Posted by gainmusclefast

congrats!

damn man you don't look like no novice to me lol smoked everyone!

There were a couple guys in my class that were really quality...second and third were tough physiques and that class was 8 total....

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Originally Posted by tiger04

x2 the hard work paid off, now its time to smash, LOL!

I did smash...a lot of food...more details to come, I think what I ate would have fed a small village for a week...

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Originally Posted by browner30

congrats, I have followed your log throughout and it was one of the best I have seen. Again congrats on your first show you looked amazing.

Thanks so much....

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Originally Posted by abs_no1

Congratulations Paul!!!

Thank you!

Fjock · 06-24-2008, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fltallpaul

LOL well I only have one so it will be getting the royal treatment...

Get ready to make room for more my friend... that trophy will be the first of many the way things are looking

fltallpaul · 06-24-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fjock

Get ready to make room for more my friend... that trophy will be the first of many the way things are looking

Thanks Brian...I just got a video uploaded of the night posing routine...I ended up going to fast and missing my timing but by this time I was so exhausted I just wanted to have some fun and get done....next time I will have more fun with the crowd!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QThuDQ_h17s

For some reason it won't embed from youtube...is this blocked? Anyone know how to embed from youtube?....the embed code didn't work.

Fjock · 06-24-2008, 07:46 AM

Nice piece of posing there. I cant help but hold my poses a little bit longer though. I like to turn a bit as I do certain poses so I give the whole audience a good look at that particular pose. Ive kinda just thrown my last couple routines together though haha. Hell, they couldnt even play my music at the last show...

Fjock · 06-24-2008, 07:51 AM

here ya go

Transformer08 · 06-24-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Fjock

here ya go

Awsome routine paul, i love that song too, it reminds of Jay-cutler so much! What tanning did u use? dream #2? u looked awsome on stage.

coloBB · 06-24-2008, 08:24 AM

congrats paul, routine looked very well done... that natty pro card isnt far away!

superneuby · 06-24-2008, 01:32 PM

Great job on ALL levels Paul . . . thanks for letting me tag along.

fltallpaul · 06-24-2008, 02:23 PM

Thanks guys...I added an entry in my bodyblog since it was too much to type onto a thread post. Here is the link to my show experience from getting a manicure on Thursday, to winning my division, getting drunk downtown and going to Disney all day Monday....

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/fltallpaul

serelpr · 06-24-2008, 11:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QRVGw2TrGg

fltallpaul · 06-25-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by serelpr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QRVGw2TrGg

Thanks for the find...that's pretty cool. I bought the DVD for the show so when it comes in the mail I will probably see if I can edit and post some of it.

tonylifting4life · 06-25-2008, 01:25 PM

Just read your blog Paul and you painted a vivid picture of the week-end. Combined with the videos, I almost feel like I was there myself! The body you've sculpted through your hard work and dedication is your greatest reward - but I'm sure you'll keep the trophy! Thanks again for this thread and every success in whatever you decide to do next!

fltallpaul · 06-25-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tonylifting4life

Just read your blog Paul and you painted a vivid picture of the week-end. Combined with the videos, I almost feel like I was there myself! The body you've sculpted through your hard work and dedication is your greatest reward - but I'm sure you'll keep the trophy! Thanks again for this thread and every success in whatever you decide to do next!

Thanks Tony, I will post some more pictures when I get them from my friends. I still have a few cameras full of pictures to get and then I can paint a really vivid picture.

fltallpaul · 06-25-2008, 02:07 PM

Back in the gym again last night. I was going to take more time off because I was actually still sore from the show. I think from all the pumping up I did I managed to get some muscle soreness, especially in my back. I did a lot of bent over rows so I guess that is what did it. I played basketball on Sunday for a few games and went to Disney all day Monday so being active was not a problem. I start school again this Thursday so I didn't want to take off any more time.

I went in last night and did a nice chest, shoulder and tricep workout. I have been eating like a horse...actually ate a 1/2 pint of ice cream when i got home yesterday. My weight is around 210 but I feel like I could be 220 in a few days if I ate the way my body wants me to. I got a crazy pump and looked massive after my workout....Carbs make such a difference for me. After doing some posing in the locker room I still think I could hit the stage in 6 weeks if I want to. I have gained a little fat but I am still extremely vascular and even more dense than I was the day of the show...

I am going to continue to enjoy the week and do cardio every day and see where I stand. tonight is legs so I will push it and see how they feel...with all the food I am eating I should be getting some strength back. I will probably post some pics and also speak to Layne at the end of the week about doing a show in July 19th here in Florida...if I don't do that one then I will do one in November and go for my pro card...my confidence is pretty high right now, I really wanna see how I stack up against top level Natty's...

doke87 · 06-25-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fltallpaul

Back in the gym again last night. I was going to take more time off because I was actually still sore from the show. I think from all the pumping up I did I managed to get some muscle soreness, especially in my back. I did a lot of bent over rows so I guess that is what did it. I played basketball on Sunday for a few games and went to Disney all day Monday so being active was not a problem. I start school again this Thursday so I didn't want to take off any more time.

I went in last night and did a nice chest, shoulder and tricep workout. I have been eating like a horse...actually ate a 1/2 pint of ice cream when i got home yesterday. My weight is around 210 but I feel like I could be 220 in a few days if I ate the way my body wants me to. I got a crazy pump and looked massive after my workout....Carbs make such a difference for me. After doing some posing in the locker room I still think I could hit the stage in 6 weeks if I want to. I have gained a little fat but I am still extremely vascular and even more dense than I was the day of the show...

I am going to continue to enjoy the week and do cardio every day and see where I stand. tonight is legs so I will push it and see how they feel...with all the food I am eating I should be getting some strength back. I will probably post some pics and also speak to Layne at the end of the week about doing a show in July 19th here in Florida...if I don't do that one then I will do one in November and go for my pro card...my confidence is pretty high right now, I really wanna see how I stack up against top level Natty's...

Sounds like you got a pretty good game plan brewin'...I'd say go for the pro card

serelpr · 06-25-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fltallpaul

Thanks for the find...that's pretty cool. I bought the DVD for the show so when it comes in the mail I will probably see if I can edit and post some of it.

superneuby · 06-25-2008, 11:07 PM

Did you only enter the Novice division for your show?

fltallpaul · 06-26-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by superneuby

Did you only enter the Novice division for your show?

There were no cross overs allowed due to the size of the show. I would have done open just for fun were it allowed.

fltallpaul · 06-26-2008, 06:35 AM

last night was my first good leg workout in over a week. I have managed to eat pretty well this last week and felt pretty strong going into the workout but I was soon forced to realize that my strength will not come back as soon as I would like. I started with Front Squats and really wanted to test the waters and use some really good weight but it was not to be. Instead I ended up keeping the pace pretty quick, the form really deep and getting lots of blood in my entire leg. I had crazy vascularity on my quads which was pretty cool. My workout looked like this.

4 sets front squats
4 sets hack squats
4 sets leg press, supersets with calve raises
3 sets lunges
3 sets SLDL
3 sets leg curls
3 sets leg extensions, superset with standing calve raises

I got this all done in under an hour, I plan to start adding some strength back soon but for now its all about form and pace.

My weight came down under 210 as well even though I have been eating tons of food...if I can keep my weight close to 204 I may do the show in July after all....I feel like if I start carb watching and hitting some HIIT sprints I could get back into show shape in a few weeks...we shall see. I am going to LA for the 4th of July weekend and after that I will see where I stand.

tiger04 · 06-26-2008, 09:56 AM

Take it easy! Dnt want to rush back into the swing of things too soon. Just a word of advice! If you do another show, gl!

doke87 · 06-26-2008, 05:54 PM

Ya bro you definitely can get it dialed in for november...I will definitely hit u up if I'm in Orlando

fltallpaul · 06-27-2008, 07:44 AM

Well its been just about a week since my show and its already seems like a distant memory. This week has been so busy with work, I started school again and I was also off on Monday for a day at Disney World. I have some nice pics from the weekend that I thought I would share, a photo journey of the weekend. I also added a really long entry about the weekend into my bodyblog for those interested...it was too long for this thread. Good luck to all those competing in the coming days, weeks and months...let's start with a backstage pic...

Here is a pic of Javy and I, we go to the same gym. He placed third.

Here is a fun pic after pre judging with my friends outside...just to show you how ridiculous the pro tan looks in day light...

This is the presentation of the first place trophy and the beginning of my week long smile.

Shortly after...huge dinner at Outback..

And not to be too cliche but I do live in Orlando...I took Monday off work and went to Disney with a great crew...

Fjock · 06-27-2008, 07:56 AM

haha awesome pics paul. Keep in my that you are teasing the hell out of some of us that wish they were still in FLA!!

Blahzay128 · 06-27-2008, 08:06 AM

Your Conditioning = Straight Up Motivation.....

Thanks For Logging Your Prep & Congrats....seriously Fantastic Job.

Transformer08 · 06-27-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blahzay128

Your Conditioning = Straight Up Motivation.....

Thanks For Logging Your Prep & Congrats....seriously Fantastic Job.

x2 Paul, u looked awsome, and you did such a proffessional job, its amazing even to think this was ur 1st show! Did u just use protan btw? ur colour looks spot on, another thing which people also cant get right first time! u really nailed every aspect of the prep, and left nothing to chance! everyone can learn from this journal, especially begginers.