The Push: Eric Helms 2011 Contest Season

[strebla]

Welcome to the party!

[CalebR]

so in! you got it this year baby!!!

[DREhova 87]

So in on this! I think I can relate... We both have similarities in the way our bodies shed pounds... According to the Ivory Latino

[Quelly]

In for what shall surely be an epic and spiring log.

thanks for the support

in after 2 Erics

too many of us out there...gonna change my name to lance maximus one day

DEF in on this journey
Best of Luck
Very inspirational and GO GET IT

I'm going!

In!!!! :d

suppers

booooom! Cant wait! Epic Contest Prep Season....You, Me, Berto, Paul, Brett, and a few others! Motivating to say the least!

Everybody join the starvation party!

In, this should be one heck of a ride.

Glad to have you along

Totally in on this Eric. Love learning about what methods you and the guys at 3DMJ use for contest prep.

Sorry, all of our methods are secret and only shared with the elite circle....yeah just kidding, aint no secrets! Just smart approaches, anyone who tells you different is trying to sell you something!

in for the lurk

lurk away brudda

in to ask you 2394573097 prep questions and watch you EARN that pro status.

kill it Eric!

glad to have you!

Yes, Yes! Easy E is back! Can't wait for this!

BIG TONY!

Sweeeeet! So excited... This is going to be epic!

I hope to deliver matt

I may have to travel for this one just so I can slap some tan on you

Can't what for this E! Have some fun with it!

dude you should travel here in a couple weeks just to practice the tan slapping methods....I'm thinking twice a month until the shows?

I will be following along closely E!

You guys on the left coast sure know how to do this ishhhh right.

See you at Worlds, which is on the 13th I believe

Gonna be awesome!

Good luck MC E-Quell.

lol, thanks

IN ON THIS. Best of luck this season Eric. Pro card on the way

Gonna try to prove you right Robbie!

Iiiin!

Should be awesome to watch E. So many great people on here prepping right now it's going to get straight nasty.

Liking the carb cycling and the reduced frequency.

Reduced frequency to make sure you're fully recovering and aiming to maintain as much intensity/weight on the bar/muscle as possible right?

I think I remember reading a good post by Lyle saying when prepping there is not much point actively 'trying' to grow muscle. All you want do obviously when in a caloric deficit is maintain as much as you can, thus the general recommendations for frequency are often given a lower priority.

right on the money dude, you got it

1st page. Should be very Barbaric. ;]

BarbEric even

woo hoo

innnnnnn on the lurkin

lurking like a boss

Good luck Eric. Tear that sh*t up

will do!

In on this, go eric! I can see this prep log being a wealth of knowledge like all your other threads and posts.

just trying to spread the love, thanks for the support

in!

big evan!

so in, cant wait to see what 3dmj brings this season.

well, I know what we won't be bringing to the stage this season....bodyfat!

You know I'm in. Hopefully our paths cross at some point for the in person meeting. Good luck. Kill it!

Would be great to meet you!

o hi

hai

In!! Can't wait to see how you look on stage!

as long as I beat my 09 version I will be happy...wouldn't mind a little Pro Card cherry on top though

Well, your log last season was one of the inspirations that got me rolling. Can't wait to see this one! I know this season is going to be big!

humbled to inspire! hope I can continue the trend

in for the epic journey to pro status!

thanks mike!

In on this!

I hope to join you on one of the Utah stages.

Make sure to introduce yourself!

Welcome to the party!

fashionably late baby

so in! you got it this year baby!!!

thanks Caleb!

So in on this! I think I can relate... We both have similarities in the way our bodies shed pounds... According to the Ivory Latino

well let's hope we both learn something!

[healthybodies]

and then there were 4.

[FATHER FLEX]

and then there were 4.

Yep! Welcome back Eric! Have not done this with you since 2007

[The Solution]

Damn right Eric! Time to bring your conditioning to a whole new level! In for the ride.

[AustrianOakJr]

Yep! Welcome back Eric! Have not done this with you since 2007

All I want to know is what happens when all my contest prep coaches are depleted, cranky, and in a glucose-starved fog??

Eric, this is going to rock, man. I cant wait to read the end of this log.

[bucsfan]

In for this coach! Your gonna tear it up this season.

[NaturalLoco]

im in - feel sorry that you have to multi quote everyone lol hella supporters smash it!

[Stoner90]

Right on Eric. It will be pretty cool to being doing this prep along side you and everyone else. I am thinking I may head up to Oaktown and see you do that first show. If all goes as planned, I will join you for the NGA Show in Folsom. (Not as a spectator.)

[toddbz]

[mneugeba]

Definitely in for this EPIC story!

[Mschaid]

yeah this isn't going to be a popular log or anything... IN!

[Diskd]

In for this...
Eric is a wealth of knowledge

[kcjoynt]

All I want to know is what happens when all my contest prep coaches are depleted, cranky, and in a glucose-starved fog??

Eric, this is going to rock, man. I cant wait to read the end of this log.

I was kind of wondering the same thing.... Subbed! Pro card or not, this is going to be great!

[Squizzzer]

looking forward to see how this all goes for you bud....and just to start this log off right

[Quelly]

and then there were 4.

one for all and all for one!

Yep! Welcome back Eric! Have not done this with you since 2007

I'm actually really hoping I get my pro card more to be on stage with you guys, believe it or not that is something I look forward to more so than just simply getting my card to say "I'm a pro"

Damn right Eric! Time to bring your conditioning to a whole new level! In for the ride.

Thanks for the support Bobo!

All I want to know is what happens when all my contest prep coaches are depleted, cranky, and in a glucose-starved fog??

Eric, this is going to rock, man. I cant wait to read the end of this log.

You get more cardio and less carbs....and we say things like "**** you" in response to simple questions like "how was your day coach?"
lol, no but seriously, I think although we'll be a little cranky and starved, we'll also be feeling a very strong emotional sense of camraderie with our clients and the TEAM aspect of 3dmj will become even more apparent, I'm excited

In for this coach! Your gonna tear it up this season.

Thanks brother!

im in - feel sorry that you have to multi quote everyone lol hella supporters smash it!

Don't feel sorry, it's quite reassuring to know I have the support of others, it makes the whole process easier

Right on Eric. It will be pretty cool to being doing this prep along side you and everyone else. I am thinking I may head up to Oaktown and see you do that first show. If all goes as planned, I will join you for the NGA Show in Folsom. (Not as a spectator.)

Its going to be an honor competing with you Luis, can't wait

...****!

Definitely in for this EPIC story!

glad to have you

yeah this isn't going to be a popular log or anything... IN!

thanks for the support

In for this...
Eric is a wealth of knowledge

and i hope to learn even more through this log and share what I've learned!

I was kind of wondering the same thing.... Subbed! Pro card or not, this is going to be great!

I'll try to keep reminding myself that...sometimes I over burden myself focusing on the card, I try to remember that I'm in this for the journey first, the win second....but hell, I'm competitive, its a tough thing to keep present!

looking forward to see how this all goes for you bud....and just to start this log off right

silly octopus with no bones!

[Quelly]

So day one began with me getting off the plane in sacramento around 10:30am on thursday after travelling all day from hilo hawaii to LA, to San Jose and then finally home, starting around 10pm hawaii time the day before. I didn't do the scheduled cardio on thursday after all the walking around I did at airports, and then today, I hit the ground running in terms of life, because I'm staffing a personal growth seminar that lasts 3 days, and then 5 days later in the month. It's the same one I went through last february about a year after my dad died, so I'm really enjoying getting the opportunity to give back to the community and help others. ANYWAY, I was at the training from 3pm-11pm today, and tomorrow it will be 8am-10pm, SOOO, that means I'm probably going to hit Gold's around 6am tomorrow....which for anyone who knows my normal sleeping schedule, is NOT at all what my normal day is like.
Been on 60/150/250 the last two days, both of which were off days from lifting, and I woke up this morning at 200.4lbs, which is my official weigh in. Tomorrow I'm not going to do the planned 500g cho refeed, since I was just on vacay like 3 days ago, so I'll do a 300g day and then proceed as planned from there.

[FATHER FLEX]

No bones about it! I have heard that story to!

I like the starting weight this time Cut a few weeks off this time

[anti-steroids]

So day one began with me getting off the plane in sacramento around 10:30am on thursday after travelling all day from hilo hawaii to LA, to San Jose and then finally home, starting around 10pm hawaii time the day before. I didn't do the scheduled cardio on thursday after all the walking around I did at airports, and then today, I hit the ground running in terms of life, because I'm staffing a personal growth seminar that lasts 3 days, and then 5 days later in the month. It's the same one I went through last february about a year after my dad died, so I'm really enjoying getting the opportunity to give back to the community and help others. ANYWAY, I was at the training from 3pm-11pm today, and tomorrow it will be 8am-10pm, SOOO, that means I'm probably going to hit Gold's around 6am tomorrow....which for anyone who knows my normal sleeping schedule, is NOT at all what my normal day is like.
Been on 60/150/250 the last two days, both of which were off days from lifting, and I woke up this morning at 200.4lbs, which is my official weigh in. Tomorrow I'm not going to do the planned 500g cho refeed, since I was just on vacay like 3 days ago, so I'll do a 300g day and then proceed as planned from there.

way to roll with the punches E!

[pu12en12g]

IN for an AWESOME 2011 !!

[AustrianOakJr]

You get more cardio and less carbs....and we say things like "**** you" in response to simple questions like "how was your day coach?"
lol, no but seriously, I think although we'll be a little cranky and starved, we'll also be feeling a very strong emotional sense of camraderie with our clients and the TEAM aspect of 3dmj will become even more apparent, I'm excited

I love cardio.....and I always have to gag my carbs down anyways.....so we're cool.

[goddaloveme]

Good stuff E. I am learning a lot from you. I like how you adjust your diet based on circumstance. After reading your approach I am going to modify my plan slightly by making Sunday (my off day) very low carb (probably 100 or a bit over). Hope you have a fantastic workout even though it will be early

[kmaster82]

Just a heads up with your plan for cross-over pro card with the IFPA league. You might want to contact T&B to get the answer to this. The last word I heard was they where not going to allow cross-over pro cards from other leagues. I don't know if it will be this year or what but they were talking about the only way to compete as a pro in their league was to win an overall in NANBF or OCB federation. So I don't want to burst your bubble but just check into this so you don't do all these shows and not be able to cross-over. I will be there to help and support you at as many shows as I can this year. 200lbs is an awesome starting weight after 400 days of off-season and a vacation. I can't wait to see your new and improved look this year.

[DFisco]

Good luck dude. I'll be keeping up with this for all the great info I learn from you and your crew.

[DuckSleeping]

No way i'd miss out on this! I can't wait!

[Quelly]

No bones about it! I have heard that story to!

I like the starting weight this time Cut a few weeks off this time

yeah starting 13lbs lighter is good

way to roll with the punches E!

thanks bud

IN for an AWESOME 2011 !!

glad to have you along and THANK YOU for your, and CL's continued support!

I love cardio.....and I always have to gag my carbs down anyways.....so we're cool.

lol aight cool

Good stuff E. I am learning a lot from you. I like how you adjust your diet based on circumstance. After reading your approach I am going to modify my plan slightly by making Sunday (my off day) very low carb (probably 100 or a bit over). Hope you have a fantastic workout even though it will be early

This is something I've learned from Jeff and Berto, just getting a more flexible, less black and white, less fearful and obsessive approach to this sport....and guess what....it works better!

Just a heads up with your plan for cross-over pro card with the IFPA league. You might want to contact T&B to get the answer to this. The last word I heard was they where not going to allow cross-over pro cards from other leagues. I don't know if it will be this year or what but they were talking about the only way to compete as a pro in their league was to win an overall in NANBF or OCB federation. So I don't want to burst your bubble but just check into this so you don't do all these shows and not be able to cross-over. I will be there to help and support you at as many shows as I can this year. 200lbs is an awesome starting weight after 400 days of off-season and a vacation. I can't wait to see your new and improved look this year.

First off thanks for the support Ken, means a lot
Also, yeah I was aware of that eventuality/possibility, didn't concern me too much because honestly I'm not against competing in the NGA or Natural Olympia or Universe at some point, so I'll still be doing the same shows.

Good luck dude. I'll be keeping up with this for all the great info I learn from you and your crew.

glad to have you along and thanks

No way i'd miss out on this! I can't wait!

glad to have you

[Quelly]

So, yesterday I had my macros at 50/300/250 and I misplanned my meals early in the morning in a haze, and had to kinda make up for it trading and ended up at 50/285/265....ah well, won't happen again....for a while lol , woke up the next morning at 199.4lbs, and today was the last day staffing the training (at least the 3 day portion), it was good to figure out my flow and how to stay on my food and training while doing it, which will be valuable during the 5-day coming up in 10 days. So much time on my feet today, and I was at 50/150/250 that I skipped cardio, I think it would have been too much.

Here's how my workout went yesterday morning (EARLY)

Chest and Back Hypertrophy
(warm ups excluded)
HS Lat Pullover
2pps x 10, 8

DB Chest Press
110's x 8
105's x 8

Cable Row
180 x 10
160 x 10

Incline Bench (realized halfway through my grip was way too narrow, mark on bar is not where I'm used too)
185 x 8
165 x 8

Lat Pulldown (heavy machine, surprised me)
145 x 10

DB Flys (haven't done these in a long while)
45's x 12

Debrief

So I'm just about 19lbs over contest weight and I'm 15 weeks out from my first show, if I'm not ready I won't do it, and my sincere desire is to diet up and compete at my best....so we'll see if I'm REALLY 15 weeks out or not. So far so good.

[Devils]

No starting pics?