It's time... andyboi's journey to get SHREDDED and get on stage with 3DMJ.

[andyboi]

Finish eating at 1pm?!? What time do you go to bed brah? I would be starving if I hit my macros that early...I actually eat mostly lean protein sources earlier in the day and save my fat and carb macros for the evening.

lol YUP! Correct. I'm up at 4.30am, shower and stuff, start eating at 5.30. Off to work, more eating and finish eating 95% of my cals my 1pm. Save myself some yoghurt and BCAAs for the evening before gym and head there. So I eat most of my calories in 8 hours.. it's using IF (Intermittent fasting). That way I don't fuss around when I get home after work. I'm home after the gym at 8pm, prep my meals and off to bed at 10-10.30. I'd love to do what you do, but it's not convenient for me.

[andyboi]

Update

12 weeks out!

As predicted, woke up at a HUGE new prep low of 84.8kg (186.56lb)!!!!!!!! Loss of 1.76lb or 800g on my previous low. It's working! Not much to go til I am peeled! haha Today is back day and 600kcal cardio, oh and re feed day. While I speak, I am munching on 4 pop tarts. Two choc fudge and 2 Wildberry. Having my huge lunch later, full of micros and vegetables.

Full update soon

[duckcall]

Awesome job Andy keep killing it!!

[jovotovo]

good work man, when are we gonna see some progress pics ;P ?

[Ryanmckd]

good work man, when are we gonna see some progress pics ;P ?

Look back a page, he posted a whole new set of them mate

[jovotovo]

Look back a page, he posted a whole new set of them mate

thanks bro missed it ;P

[andyboi]

Here's a video of me doing some posing. My camera is soooooo crappy, so need a new one Don't mind my ****ty posing. 12 weeks to go guise!

[domingochavez]

Fuk yeah dude looking to be in a really good spot now! Your triceps are freaking diced, the mid section is so close.

Posing definitely needs work as you said, once you have that nailed you will really present an excellent package for your first show!

[KimDuce]

Fuk yeah dude looking to be in a really good spot now! Your triceps are freaking diced, the mid section is so close.

Posing definitely needs work as you said, once you have that nailed you will really present an excellent package for your first show!

Amazing physique mr amazeballs.... look at your shoulders to waist now!! torso looks amazing !!

[andyboi]

Fuk yeah dude looking to be in a really good spot now! Your triceps are freaking diced, the mid section is so close.

Posing definitely needs work as you said, once you have that nailed you will really present an excellent package for your first show!

Going to start practicing with Aaron Curtis to get this right. He's awesome at it! Thanks man, mid section is definitely coming in very very very slowly but surely. I feel a new low this week!!! ALL HAPPENING!

Amazing physique mr amazeballs.... look at your shoulders to waist now!! torso looks amazing !!

Thanks baby Means a lot coming from you. Only going to get much more of a V-taper when my waist keeps getting leaner. Slowly slowly!

[Shazriki]

Well the main thing I took from that video is that you're lean as FAWK, GJDM

As for the posing, I'm only just learning the ropes myself, but in my opinion you should keep your front poses symmetrical, i.e. don't stick one leg out while keeping the other in. Your quads are sick and frame your physique nicely, and again **in my opinion** symmetry is preferable to singling out a body part by calling attention to it (like sticking a leg out).

[TheNaturalEdge]

Your Most Muscular will loook SICK when your diced. Keep trucking brother! IN FOR SUPPORT

[andyboi]

Well the main thing I took from that video is that you're lean as FAWK, GJDM

As for the posing, I'm only just learning the ropes myself, but in my opinion you should keep your front poses symmetrical, i.e. don't stick one leg out while keeping the other in. Your quads are sick and frame your physique nicely, and again **in my opinion** symmetry is preferable to singling out a body part by calling attention to it (like sticking a leg out).

I think I am just trying to hide the fact that the right leg is smaller than the left leg. Hence sticking it out, as it hides how obvious it is lol I'll keep trying different poses though. Thanks hommie!!! This is why I post these things, need your input.

Your Most Muscular will loook SICK when your diced. Keep trucking brother! IN FOR SUPPORT

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Welcome bruz!!! Can't wait til I am diced!!!!

[andyboi]

Monday 13th February – 11 weeks 6 days out

Weight: 187.0 – 85.0kg

Macros: 250P/303C/46F

Training: 600kcal cardio – 9km distance @ 39.40 minutes

Summary:

1 day post re feed of 250P/447C/49F and weight low of 186.56lb/84.8kg. Weight is only up 200 grams, which is nothing! Tonight is just cardio in the PM after work. Starting to get considerably lean now. A lot of work to do so I’ll keep pushing myself BEYOND my limits.
Experimenting with some food these days. Today for the first time I had a raisen toast sandwhich with banana in the middle and I toasted it with some cinnamon sprinkled on top. To all that are bulking, it’s crap but for me, wow it was heaven!!! That and my chocolate proats felt like a breakfast from heaven.
But yes, low day today in terms of carbs but definitely dropping the fluff!

[KimDuce]

Going to start practicing with Aaron Curtis to get this right. He's awesome at it! Thanks man, mid section is definitely coming in very very very slowly but surely. I feel a new low this week!!! ALL HAPPENING!



Thanks baby Means a lot coming from you. Only going to get much more of a V-taper when my waist keeps getting leaner. Slowly slowly!

Excuse my ignorance but what is a V taper? :P xx

[Incubusfan18]

Excuse my ignorance but what is a V taper? :P xx

Shoulder/waist ratio. The higher the ratio, the more drastic V taper there is. Lat width also increases this visual effect.

[Incubusfan18]

lol YUP! Correct. I'm up at 4.30am, shower and stuff, start eating at 5.30. Off to work, more eating and finish eating 95% of my cals my 1pm. Save myself some yoghurt and BCAAs for the evening before gym and head there. So I eat most of my calories in 8 hours.. it's using IF (Intermittent fasting). That way I don't fuss around when I get home after work. I'm home after the gym at 8pm, prep my meals and off to bed at 10-10.30. I'd love to do what you do, but it's not convenient for me.

Interesting approach, I could definitely see the benefits but I need more carbs in me 30-45 minutes before I lift to function optimally.

[KimDuce]

[QUOTE=Incubusfan18;830779991]Shoulder/waist ratio. The higher the ratio, the more drastic V taper there is. Lat width also increases this visual effect.

Holy V taper on that guy ! thanks! That's exactly what i meant. That V taper on that guy is amazing... Andrew's is sexier though ahaha

Amazing.

[Bnizzle163]

You know what's amazing dude? You're 12 weeks out right now, right? A lot of guys (typically bro's) would just be starting their prep now, and at a much higher bf%. You're going to be on time AND early

[KimDuce]

You know what's amazing dude? You're 12 weeks out right now, right? A lot of guys (typically bro's) would just be starting their prep now, and at a much higher bf%. You're going to be on time AND early

Yeah! So if you want that cup cake, you eat that cup cake babe! I think even you know you're going to be ready early so this tiny little cheat won't matter BUT it's up to you. Mr discipline.

[Ryanmckd]

Yeah! So if you want that cup cake, you eat that cup cake babe! I think even you know you're going to be ready early so this tiny little cheat won't matter BUT it's up to you. Mr discipline.

The sooner he gets to comp level lean the sooner he can start adding more food back in to his diet and not be so depleted come show time which is a huge bonus both mentally and physically considering most of the guys he comes up against will be feeling like death and super depleted. So although he could chow down on that cupcake and still get comp lean In time, it may reduce the amount of time he has to add food back in once he's lean enough. Could always IIFYM that cupcake in though andy

[KimDuce]

The sooner he gets to comp level lean the sooner he can start adding more food back in to his diet and not be so depleted come show time which is a huge bonus both mentally and physically considering most of the guys he comes up against will be feeling like death and super depleted. So although he could chow down on that cupcake and still get comp lean In time, it may reduce the amount of time he has to add food back in once he's lean enough. Could always IIFYM that cupcake in though andy

haha how do you work out the Macros of something you didn't prepare yourself? He won't eat it, i know

[andyboi]

The sooner he gets to comp level lean the sooner he can start adding more food back in to his diet and not be so depleted come show time which is a huge bonus both mentally and physically considering most of the guys he comes up against will be feeling like death and super depleted. So although he could chow down on that cupcake and still get comp lean In time, it may reduce the amount of time he has to add food back in once he's lean enough. Could always IIFYM that cupcake in though andy

You're exactly right. Berto has suggested that I'll be eating into show day, so I am sooo excited! Just don't want to spill over when I am lean enough. I'm not too sure about the macros, so I'll just keep my tasty treats that I have on a daily basis in my diet and not eat things that will not be accurate. Although, it may not be devastating, I'd rather be 100% in my mind than not I fit some pretty neat stuff in to my macros, so I am actually satisfied

Yeah! So if you want that cup cake, you eat that cup cake babe! I think even you know you're going to be ready early so this tiny little cheat won't matter BUT it's up to you. Mr discipline.

No cheating here ma'am. Bad influence! hahahaha

You know what's amazing dude? You're 12 weeks out right now, right? A lot of guys (typically bro's) would just be starting their prep now, and at a much higher bf%. You're going to be on time AND early

Correct, 11 weeks 6 days to go! A lot of people start at 12 weeks out haha how naive they are. I was told yesterday that I'm 6-8 weeks out from a guy in the gym. Clearly underestimating my lower back/abdomen fat. Am hoping to be early, soooo so so hoping as I want to eat!!

[andyboi]

haha how do you work out the Macros of something you didn't prepare yourself? He won't eat it, i know

You eye ball it :P So it's not 100% accurate. During off season, I'll be doing that a lot, but in prep you gotta be more prescise.

[KimDuce]

You eye ball it :P So it's not 100% accurate. During off season, I'll be doing that a lot, but in prep you gotta be more prescise.

hahaha but boyyyy didn't it look good huh :P :P

Enjoy cardio tonight

[tonytoo]

Update

12 weeks out!

As predicted, woke up at a HUGE new prep low of 84.8kg (186.56lb)!!!!!!!! Loss of 1.76lb or 800g on my previous low. It's working! Not much to go til I am peeled! haha Today is back day and 600kcal cardio, oh and re feed day. While I speak, I am munching on 4 pop tarts. Two choc fudge and 2 Wildberry. Having my huge lunch later, full of micros and vegetables.

Full update soon

your doing an awesome job man, and you have a great spirit. ~ your also helping me stay on track with my own spring cutting goals, your good inspiration.

[Shazriki]

I think I am just trying to hide the fact that the right leg is smaller than the left leg. Hence sticking it out, as it hides how obvious it is lol I'll keep trying different poses though. Thanks hommie!!! This is why I post these things, need your input.

I think you're being hard on yourself, I don't see THAT much difference. But then again this is all subjective!

[andyboi]

your doing an awesome job man, and you have a great spirit. ~ your also helping me stay on track with my own spring cutting goals, your good inspiration.

haha thanks mate! I'm so glad to be motivating and inspiring you. I know how it feels to drag ass when you are dieting. Head up mate, we got this!!!!

I think you're being hard on yourself, I don't see THAT much difference. But then again this is all subjective!

I am my own worst enemy sir. It's so bad! haha I'll be doing loads of learning over the next 12 weeks with regards to posing. Wana perfect this stuff so I can bring my best package!!!!




I picked up these bad boys today, going to fit one a day into my macros while I can... with my pop tart and skinny cow cookie.. mmmm, going to be an amazing breakfast.

[tonytoo]

Here's a video of me doing some posing. My camera is soooooo crappy, so need a new one Don't mind my ****ty posing. 12 weeks to go guise!

.... seriously bro... good work on the body... your doing well. i can't even take good photos without looking like an idiot doing it. ...
and this video is awesome... i think your first minute and a half is a little bit awkward though. it looks like your still "getting your flow down" to me but the rest of this is really good.

and wow you go some pec muscles and some glutes! ~ i need to get into the weight room!

i think your hamstrings might need a little work/size... but otherwise.. you got solid leg development... i am impressed. can't wait tell leg day again! ~ yea, really good quad development, back/lats, arms chest. all starting to hit that "surprisingly" large point. you'll kill your show man.

haha thanks mate! I'm so glad to be motivating and inspiring you. I know how it feels to drag ass when you are dieting. Head up mate, we got this!!!!

hey thanks buddy! ~ didn't see your reply before i saw the video lol, btw, i like this video... seriously good work man!

[red_cat]

Here's a video of me doing some posing. My camera is soooooo crappy, so need a new one Don't mind my ****ty posing. 12 weeks to go guise!

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Hey, bud. 12 weeks is more than enough to get better at posing and it's already much better than a lot of people. Just a couple of suggestions:

1) Don't worry about hiding your "leg imbalance". I don't see it. I think sticking a leg out works in the FDB...but it looks awkward on the FLS.

2) ...and this is really important: Build your poses from the ground up. You have a habit of focusing on your upper body first and THEN flexing your lower body (ex: RDB @ 2:27). Get the lower body set EXACTLY how you want it and then hit the rest of the pose.