<---Bergs Contest Prep--->

BBLineBacker81 · 08-15-2008, 02:21 PM

Hey everyone, just starting to get things rolling for two, maybe three, possibly even a fourth show this fall. USBF and possibly an INBF. I've competed twice before already and want to try this time to keep more consistent with a contest prep thread to keep everyone updated and to hear opinions from my peers. Also must be a good thing to get the name out there to the higher ups. My goal is to eventually gain sponsorship and a pro-card. The first definate show is 8 weeks from now "USBF NYS VIII" on Oct. 11th and the second definate is the USBF Jr. Nationals in Baltimore, MD Nov. 8th (12 weeks). I've had a great offseason hitting it hard nearly every single day and have made leaps and bounds, or so I am hoping. I'll be posting a little more tonight and will have pics up asap. Good luck to everyone else competing, I'll be checking in on you all.

-Berg

Marco90 · 08-15-2008, 04:30 PM

good luck man! my long term goals are pretty much the same, sponsorship and pro card

coloBB · 08-15-2008, 06:00 PM

subbed!
good luck man

BBLineBacker81 · 08-15-2008, 08:00 PM

this was taken with my camera phone sitting on a counter in the locker room set on a delay, not all that great of quality but this hopefully will get some real pics tomorrow. Also plan on having all my diet info up and hopefully log my workouts...

Bemyth13 · 08-15-2008, 08:18 PM

back shot looks sick man good luck and hopefully ill be there to watch the show.

Disciplined560 · 08-15-2008, 08:38 PM

I am competing in the usbf baltimore natural. Hopefully I will see you in the open. I will be around 190 so i will either be lt heavy or heavy. Will be doing the novice and juniors as well

wakingmalice · 08-15-2008, 08:54 PM

swole man.

Jrich54338 · 08-16-2008, 08:44 AM

you came in zipped the last show, I feel if you want it bad enough you can get that pro card in the near future for sure.

Good Luck!!!

BBLineBacker81 · 08-18-2008, 04:58 AM

Thanks guys, should be a good season for me. Sittin at 197.8lbs this morning, going to test my BF% later today once my buddy makes it into the gym. I'll definately be in the light-heavy this season. Hopefully taking my pics today as well.

Cardio this morning - 35 mins total (@5am) 25 on the stepmill, 10 on the bike bruning around 410cals...

Training back, light bi's, and some core later on around 12:30... the life of a trainer = an awesome workout schedule... i'll try to post more info later on

Blahzay128 · 08-18-2008, 06:43 AM

Hey whats up man......glad to see you are logging your prep on here. You should consider doing the Poughkeepsie show....It is a pro-card qualifier for the mens this year (INBF). Unfortunately, I've decided not to compete this yr....a lot of personal things going on. I think you will definitely be able to compete for that pro-card......I'm interested to see how you structure your diet.

I'll definitely be looking in on your prep.....

Gianni

tvicemanXXL · 08-18-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BBLineBacker81

this was taken with my camera phone sitting on a counter in the locker room set on a delay, not all that great of quality but this hopefully will get some real pics tomorrow. Also plan on having all my diet info up and hopefully log my workouts...

Looking good!

BBLineBacker81 · 08-18-2008, 12:58 PM

6.69% - not that it matters due to % error and the mirror/pictures tell a better tale... speaking of which, hoping to get pics tonight... as for how i've structured my diet... I've been worried about losing too quickly so I've altered a bit (an 8th meal) but here it is...

Breakfast :
Pro - 30g
Cho - ~37g
Fat - 5g

Preworkout :
Pro - 25g
Cho - ~86g
Fat - 0g

Mid-workout :
Pro - 40g
Cho - ~ 49g
Fat - 0g

Postworkout :
Pro - 40g
Cho - ~62g
Fat - 0g

Extra #1 :
Pro - 40g
Cho - 5g
Fat - 16g

Extra #2 :
Pro - 40g
Cho - 5g
Fat - 16g

Extra #3 :
Pro - 40g
Cho - 2g
Fat - 18g

Let's here some opinions, it seems to be working quite well as of now

Disciplined560 · 08-18-2008, 03:01 PM

Try using a casein protein blend at night with a slice of lowfat cheese about 1.5-2hrs before bed. It has been working for me and I do not feel hungry upon waking.

AustrianOakJr · 08-18-2008, 05:03 PM

BBlinebacker......is that the show in Binghampton? What about the one on the 4th in Syracuse? I was planning on going to either the Syracuse or Binghampton show to watch.

What are the other two possible shows? I am going to compete in an ABA show in Pittsford (Rochester), NY on Nov 1. I MIGHT do the NGA show on Oct. 25th out of Buffalo.

Oh...and, good luck. Pics look great!

BBLineBacker81 · 08-19-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blahzay128

Hey whats up man......glad to see you are logging your prep on here. You should consider doing the Poughkeepsie show....It is a pro-card qualifier for the mens this year (INBF). Unfortunately, I've decided not to compete this yr....a lot of personal things going on. I think you will definitely be able to compete for that pro-card......I'm interested to see how you structure your diet.

I'll definitely be looking in on your prep.....

Gianni

Hey man, actually just saw your posts about not doing the shows, that's cool though man. A kid, that's so awesome, congratulations. Family is so incredibly important, I'd have made the same move. Just think, even more time to grow as well. I'll PM you my cell #, if ya want we'll have to catch a lift one of these days and you could critique my posing. Take care bro and God-bless.

BBLineBacker81 · 08-19-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AustrianOakJr

BBlinebacker......is that the show in Binghampton? What about the one on the 4th in Syracuse? I was planning on going to either the Syracuse or Binghampton show to watch.

What are the other two possible shows? I am going to compete in an ABA show in Pittsford (Rochester), NY on Nov 1. I MIGHT do the NGA show on Oct. 25th out of Buffalo.

Oh...and, good luck. Pics look great!

Thanks man. The show is in Binghamton, hopefully I'll see you there. I'm giving it everything, I want that pro-card so badly.

BBLineBacker81 · 08-20-2008, 05:56 PM

Got some pics taken today. Not great lighting or anything and my posing is very very rusty but this'll give an idea... I'll post what I can now and shoot for some more later (dial-up)... kinda blurry too

bremec55 · 08-20-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BBLineBacker81

Got some pics taken today. Not great lighting or anything and my posing is very very rusty but this'll give an idea... I'll post what I can now and shoot for some more later (dial-up)... kinda blurry too

looking very good bro, you have great symetry and your in great shape. good luck and keep killing it!

Blahzay128 · 08-21-2008, 07:06 AM

Definitely looking ready and ahead of the game for being 8-12 weeks out.....Looking thick and hard from head to toe....You will be very tough to beat.....Can't wait to see the continued improvement...should be a fun ride!!!!

BBLineBacker81 · 08-21-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bremec55

looking very good bro, you have great symetry and your in great shape. good luck and keep killing it!

thanks bro, it all looks better in person but bad pics will just make me work harder, lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blahzay128

Definitely looking ready and ahead of the game for being 8-12 weeks out.....Looking thick and hard from head to toe....You will be very tough to beat.....Can't wait to see the continued improvement...should be a fun ride!!!!

thanks man, working hard here... wanna take down at least one of the shows i'm doing... ultimately Jr nationals in Baltimore in 11 wks...

Bemyth13 · 08-21-2008, 03:33 PM

you look sick berg..... cant wait to see the rest man keep up the hard work

angelicrose · 08-22-2008, 12:38 PM

you look reaaaal good berg! keep up the good work. and remind me as ur first show gets close id like to come out and watch if i can get time off.

BBLineBacker81 · 08-25-2008, 03:58 PM

Hey everyone. Just dropping in for an update. Spent all day yesterday sick as a dog... got about 10 extra hours of sleep just by sleeping the entire day and still felt like trash today. Needless to say, yesterday and today have become off-days. On a better note, bf% test as of today was 5.69%... kind of worried that it all maybe happening to quickly although my calories haven't dropped and I haven't done much for cardio yet. Currently looking at another show to possibly hit if I am ready which will be Oct4th and is a USBF pro qualifier. Quick question for the experts out there though, how tough is it to hold conditioning for doing multiple shows? I don't plan anything drastic to hit stage for any shows, just letting the diet and cardio bring it all in but what would your recommendations be to maintain throughout those weeks inbetween shows? Thanks again everyone, I hope all is well with all of you and that your training is going as planned.

bozbot · 09-09-2008, 11:08 AM

where is my updates!!!!
haha. hope your doing well and that cold didnt sideline you.
you better keep me updated. i need to know when to come see you kick ass and win that pro card you WAY MORE THAN DESERVE!!!!

Keep up the good work bro!
Stay Strong!
-Boz

AustrianOakJr · 09-09-2008, 11:56 AM

Hey BB....looks like my friend "JimmyChitwood" (on this forum) and I will be heading out to Binghamton to watch this show. Im using it as a learning tool because my first show will be two weeks later in Buffalo. It would be cool to catch up with you at some point to pick your brain on contest stuff.

Good luck!

BBLineBacker81 · 09-09-2008, 08:00 PM

Whats up Boz... sorry about no recent updates or activity. I am still definately on track for this show, down at 190-191 with just under 3 1/2 weeks to go. I'm hoping to be just above 185 come show day. I've got striations starting to come into play in my glutes, vascularity all over the place even in my legs at some points. Cross striations forming in my vastus medialus and slightly elsewhere. I'll try to get pics up soon but I can't seem to get decent photos at all. Pics will be coming soon though. Got over that fricken week of being sick and it actually may have worked out for the better. Viral infection, what a load of crap. Anyways, hope everyone else is doing well. As for you Austrian, I'll be looking for you there. Shoot me a PM with a way to contact you once I am up there. As the weeks get closer and my work schedule remains miserable it may be tough to get on here a ton. Good luck to everyone else out there this season, get HUGE.

-Berg

bozbot · 09-10-2008, 11:23 AM

Great to hear you are still on track. I am def coming up for the show. Are you planning on staying somewhere or making a day trip? maybe i can drive up to you and either pick you up or drive with you the rest of the way.
let me know your plans.

Sounds like you're going to steal the show man! I can't wait to see some progress pics.
I know you're schedule is crazy busy but maybe we can hang out before the show some time? I can critique your posing and take some pics. it will be just like Ohio all over again haha.

Stay Strong,
-Boz

BBLineBacker81 · 10-27-2008, 10:26 AM

Update WAYYYYYYYYY later

I competed in three shows thusfar:

Oct 4th USBF Liberty State Natural Syracuse, NY(pro qualifier)
1st place Jrs
2nd place open light heavy

Oct 11th I got talked into doing the USBF NYS VIII in Binghamton, NY (pro-qualifier)
1st place open light heavy weight
***Open Overall Champ*** (deferred the pro-card, didnt feel there were enough seasoned competitors, wanted to win at a bigger show)

Oct 25th NYS INBF Bodybuilding and Figure Championships (pro qualifier) Poughkeepsie, NY
1st place Jrs
1st place open middleweights
***Open OVERALL Champ*** won WNBF pro card!!! Jim Cordova was one of the judges and was our guesst poser, nothing beat having him look at me from the judging panel giving me a nod of approval and a thumbs up while posing... I'll get some pictures posted as soon as possible... I've got one more show to do for the season and it is in 2 weeks...

USBF Jr. Nationals/Baltimore Pro-Am... Going for the Jr national title as well as a stab at the USBF pro-card from a larger show

Blahzay128 · 10-27-2008, 10:28 AM

Berg- Just wanted to let you know that I posted a thread in this section congratulating you.....

awesome job!

Step Beyond · 10-27-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BBLineBacker81

Update WAYYYYYYYYY later

I competed in three shows thusfar:

Oct 4th USBF Liberty State Natural Syracuse, NY(pro qualifier)
1st place Jrs
2nd place open light heavy

Oct 11th I got talked into doing the USBF NYS VIII in Binghamton, NY (pro-qualifier)
1st place open light heavy weight
***Open Overall Champ*** (deferred the pro-card, didnt feel there were enough seasoned competitors, wanted to win at a bigger show)

Oct 25th NYS INBF Bodybuilding and Figure Championships (pro qualifier) Poughkeepsie, NY
1st place Jrs
1st place open middleweights
***Open OVERALL Champ*** won WNBF pro card!!! Jim Cordova was one of the judges and was our guesst poser, nothing beat having him look at me from the judging panel giving me a nod of approval and a thumbs up while posing... I'll get some pictures posted as soon as possible... I've got one more show to do for the season and it is in 2 weeks...

USBF Jr. Nationals/Baltimore Pro-Am... Going for the Jr national title as well as a stab at the USBF pro-card from a larger show

Huge Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

Very ballsy move deferring that pro-card, but also very classy to want to earn it and a bigger show. Much respect!!!!

Looking forward to hearing about your future pro debut- put any thoughtinto that one yet??????????