should I or Shouldnt I

[Bi n tri]

hey guys, should I start training for a seniors natural bb contest

[kendo]

Hi Bi n Tri

From the photo you look like you have good arm development and size, not a great photo to make judgement from. Post some stats ie bodyfat % measurements. Dieting naturally I have found does unfortunately bring with it muscle loss and you have to take this into consideration. I competed in my first show at 36 and was suprised at how much weight I had to lose to get cut and ended up competing in a show three months later than the one I intended to. I would say you have nothing to lose in dieting for a show and it gives you a great sense of achievement no matter what your placing.

Good Luck Kendo

[fitnessman]

Hell yes, start training for a show. Even if you dont do it you can reach new levels with goals like that!

How young are you??

[bb5-0]

Fitnessman is right. Take the challenge and see how far it will take you. There's so much to learn from it!

[ojs]

I agree with the last two posts. The worst that could happen is that you end up accelerating this year's progress.

Originally posted by kendo
I competed in my first show at 36 and was suprised at how much weight I had to lose to get cut and ended up competing in a show three months later than the one I intended to. I would say you have nothing to lose in dieting for a show and it gives you a great sense of achievement no matter what your placing.

Good Luck Kendo

Hey Kendo
I turn 50 this year and want to start competing in October in the "grand masters" class (50 to 59). I am wanting some input on weak areas to bring up from older members that compete. What would be a productive way to go about this using this forum?