The Road to Fulfillment: My First Show.

[TheNaturalEdge]

A little about me:
Hey guys! Just a little about me. I'm a 19 year old amateur lifter. I love the sport and love the people within it. I've always wanted to compete but have put it off the previous couple of years as I wanted to focus on schooling and work. Now I find myself in a great company who support my training and goals. I can now aim to do and compete in my FIRST bodybuilding competition. I plan to give this EVERYTHING I can.

I have decided to seek the nutrition and training advice of Layne Norton. Reason being is that I want to get my first show right! I have always looked up to him as an athlete and decided that he's advice and guidence will stay with me for ever after my first competition.
All I know for certain is that I have SUCH a long way to go but I have no doubt that I will succeed. The support I have from my friends, Layne, my job and my family will get me through this year!


Competition Dates

September Sunday 23rd - Lifestyle Classic NSW - Bankstown
September Sunday 30th - New South Wales Natural Titles NSW - Castle Hill RSL
Count-Down: 37 Weeks Left <--


Starting Stats:
Age: 19 (Will turn 20 in July).
Height: 5ft 10in.
Weight: 85kg.
BodyFat%: Estimation around 15% (Will get a DEXA Scan as time goes on).

BRING ON 2012

[TheNaturalEdge]

Phase One

Goal: Dieting down for a couple weeks to achieve my desired leanness.

My Thoughts
Admittedly throughout my last "bulk" I did put on a-bit of BodyFat which NOW I must get off as it has rose above my desired levels. I have come down from 92kg at my height which is MUCH heavier than I should be!

Starting Macro's

Normal days
Protein: 210
Carbs: 140
Fats: 55

2x week (On Arm's days - as my arms are a weak point!):
Protein: 190
Carbs: 240
Fats: 50

Training Routine
Day 1: Upper body (Max effort)
Day 2: Lower body (Max effort)
Day 3: rest
Day 4: Back & Chest Hypertrophy
Day 5: Lower Body Hypertrophy
Day 6: Shoulders & Arms Hypertrophy
Day 7: rest


BOOM LOOKING GOOD!

[jiveinhere]

so fuking in it hurts

[Webber91]

In tighter than a teenage catholic chinese virgin on her honeymoon.


wut.

Edit: Doing any cardio brah? Lemme know when you decide on which shows you'll do and I'll try make the trip up

[TheNaturalEdge]

so fuking in it hurts

Thanks so much bro!

In tighter than a teenage catholic chinese virgin on her honeymoon.


wut.

Edit: Doing any cardio brah? Lemme know when you decide on which shows you'll do and I'll try make the trip up

HAHAHA! Legend! I'm doing a show late in the year. I'll talk to you later in regards to which one you think I'd suit man or which one you've had the best experience with.

CARDIO

Off Days - Two HITT Sessions A Week. Will decide on how I perform it (Elliptical, Tread, Outdoors, swimming, etc) depending on the day.

On Days - Two 20minute Moderate Intensity Cardio Sessions performed on days I am training.

[BreezerD]

In. tredasting

EDIT: **** dont you think youll burn out doing that much cardio?

[TheNaturalEdge]

In. tredasting

EDIT: **** dont you think youll burn out doing that much cardio?

Cheers bro!
Nah, Cardio used to tire me out but I've been doing quite abit over the past 12 weeks anyway that I'm really used to it. I enjoy it post workout!

[Webber91]

<--- 6hrs / 3800 calories a week from cardio and bulking... You'll be fine

IRT shows...I highly recommend INBA NSW bro, Rab puts on a great show and out of the 5 shows I've done the NSW State one's have been the best without a doubt.

[TheNaturalEdge]

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[jiveinhere]

haha youre keen as a bean arent ya!

[TheNaturalEdge]

<--- 6hrs / 3800 calories a week from cardio and bulking... You'll be fine

IRT shows...I highly recommend INBA NSW bro, Rab puts on a great show and out of the 5 shows I've done the NSW State one's have been the best without a doubt.

So just went online then to check out the dates. So I can compete in these two shows?
What's your guys opinion on doing both shows? I'm thinking the more the merrier (We'll see how I feel about that contest time).

September Sunday 23rd - Lifestyle Classic NSW - Bankstown
September Sunday 30th - New South Wales Natural Titles NSW - Castle Hill RSL

haha youre keen as a bean arent ya!

I'll be keen the whole year! Hopefully get as lean as you and Webber when you competed.

[jiveinhere]

Those are the two shows I did, and Kyle competed in a show the weekend before the NSW Titles as well. I think competing before the NSW show is a good option, and the Lifestyle Classic is a very small show, so pretty good fun and a great way to get comfortable with being on stage. There was a lot more interaction with the other competitors at that show, and I personally had a great time (plus I won a TV lol). Under the guidance of Layne, you should be sweet to peak twice in 2 weeks. It only started last year, so its not quite as well run as the NSW show, nor are the bags/competitors shirts as cool, but you'll get a lot more opportunity to meet people there, and just walk around the venue and see some of the other categories, as its much less packed than the NSW show.

Also, youll need someone to go with you backstage to tan/pump up/etc (plus take you to the show, given you dont have a car) ... Id be honored to be that someone lol. You should actually start thinking about your tanning stuff and posing suit soon, because as you get closer to the show, there are more and more things you'll be surprised you have to spend money on (waxing, registrations, food, etc). I got a lot of compliment about my color, and still have 2 bottles of tan and a tub of top coat if youre interested.

[TheNaturalEdge]

Those are the two shows I did, and Kyle competed in a show the weekend before the NSW Titles as well. I think competing before the NSW show is a good option, and the Lifestyle Classic is a very small show, so pretty good fun and a great way to get comfortable with being on stage. There was a lot more interaction with the other competitors at that show, and I personally had a great time (plus I won a TV lol). Under the guidance of Layne, you should be sweet to peak twice in 2 weeks. It only started last year, so its not quite as well run as the NSW show, nor are the bags/competitors shirts as cool, but you'll get a lot more opportunity to meet people there, and just walk around the venue and see some of the other categories, as its much less packed than the NSW show.

Also, youll need someone to go with you backstage to tan/pump up/etc (plus take you to the show, given you dont have a car) ... Id be honored to be that someone lol. You should actually start thinking about your tanning stuff and posing suit soon, because as you get closer to the show, there are more and more things you'll be surprised you have to spend money on (waxing, registrations, food, etc). I got a lot of compliment about my color, and still have 2 bottles of tan and a tub of top coat if youre interested.

This post made me smile so hard haha!
I'd love for you to help me prep backstage bro! I wouldn't pick anyone else. As we get closer and closer, we'll rent out some of the Fitness First studio's for posedowns Seriously though man, your help through this is invaluable. I'm so happy I've got a wicked network of support.

And yeah, screw it. TWO SHOWS IT IS!

[CHRIS925]

In.

Diggin' the setup / dedication

Don't be afraid to auto-regulate.

You might begin losing weight very quickly with that macro setup and cardio frequency.

[TheNaturalEdge]

In.

Diggin' the setup / dedication

Don't be afraid to auto-regulate.

You might begin losing weight very quickly with that macro setup and cardio frequency.

Thanks so much bro! Subbed your thread so I could learn a thing or two And yeah, we'll see how we go with these numbers. I'm in Layne's hands so I should be fine haha

[CHRIS925]

Thanks so much bro! Subbed your thread so I could learn a thing or two And yeah, we'll see how we go with these numbers. I'm in Layne's hands so I should be fine haha

Nice brotha! Doin' things right from the get-go... Thanks for the sub I'll be checkin' in on you! GIT SUM!

[TheNaturalEdge]

Date: 3rd of January

Workout: Chest and Back Hypertrophy.
Time: 55minutes all up.
Rating: Solid/10
Highlight: Weighted Dumbell Fly Stretches - tbh never really did these until now. They felt so good, I'm starting off really light then working my way up.
Extra Notes:
It felt so good to kick start this year with this session. Admittedly I did go quite hard for myself on New Years party-wise and a stomach bug has crept up on me during the past couple of days.
I decided to take the 1st and the 2nd off to recover and hit it hard today. Whilst not feeling 100%, I still gave 100%. It was an amazing session and it felt good to follow a workout plan to the dot.
The gym was empty which was awesome, I got to have every machine I aimed to use.
After chatting to a couple of the folks at the gym, turns out a couple of other guys are considering competing this year. Hopefully, I can push them to do it with me

It's funny, something that Kyle said to me over ******** actually hit hard on me, "so long as you treat it like you're about to step on stage the next day then you'll be fine". It's really a different mindset and as I realise that I only have 37 weeks left till my show, it's time to really push hard now!
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Macro's:
ESTIMATED For Today <-- Will update completely in the night time.
Protein: 205
Carbs: 145
Fats: 60
Food pics:




Oh yeah, also wanted to mention that one of my mates put in an order for 2 DVD's for Layne Norton: Reloaded. Come at me contest prep.

[AdamNW]

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forgot to post, but good luck with this man!

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Oh yeah, also wanted to mention that one of my mates put in an order for 2 DVD's for Layne Norton: Reloaded. Come at me contest prep.

^youre very welcome by the way

[TheNaturalEdge]

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You're going to go a long way bro with the attitude you have!
Can't wait till we get those DVD's haha. Going to be epic!

EDIT: How do you already have that many posts haha?

[CHRIS925]

Mirin' that DVD order. I've never seen one of Laynes DVDs.

Also.. with your macros (high protein, decent amount of fat).. you're doing it right with your food choice chops & veggies ftmfw

[AdamNW]

EDIT: How do you already have that many posts haha?

I get bored and people ask questions

[TheNaturalEdge]

Date: 4th of January

Workout: Legs Hypertrophy.
Time: 55minutes all up.
Rating: 9/10
Highlight: Dynamic Effort Box Squats - Never really tried these before but WOW. Absolutely loved them. Hopefully over the months I'll get better at these!
Extra Notes:
So, the stomach bug I've had for about 5 days is finally subsiding, lost a tiny bit of weight but nothing really to worry about. Smashing some pro-biotics to get back to 100% (Digestive Enzymes have also helped a-lot).
I would write more but to be honest, this workout was ridiculous - and I need a nap. I'll update this post later
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Macro's:
ESTIMATED For Today <-- Will update completely in the night time.
Protein: 215
Carbs: 140
Fats: 50
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I get bored and people ask questions

Keep it up broski!

Mirin' that DVD order. I've never seen one of Laynes DVDs.

Also.. with your macros (high protein, decent amount of fat).. you're doing it right with your food choice chops & veggies ftmfw

Dude, that DVD is going to get me so pumped up! Yeah! I try and vary my food ALOT - still keep it simplish but yeah. Can never have too many chops haha!

[TheNaturalEdge]

Date: 5th/6th of January

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This stomach bug has really taken the better of me. It's fine, I'll just rest now and train hard on the weekend. I'm feeling better than I did before so I'm just being careful now and go 100% in it on the weekend.
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My motivation song for tomorrow's POWER WORKOUT! YEAH BOY!

Macro's:
ESTIMATED For Today <-- Will update completely in the night time.
Protein: 220
Carbs: 120
Fats: 60
Food pics:

5th of January Salmonn Meal

6th of January Salmon Meal This one was so yummy!


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[TheNaturalEdge]

Date: 7th of January

Workout: Power Upper!
Time: 1hr 20minutes.
Rating: 8.5/10
Highlight: Everything - Getting back in the gym and TEARING it up after a week sick. NO better feeling.
Extra Notes:
So finally! I'm back in the gym hard, after this week feeling terrible I was able to train HARD today.
It's funny because i've been doing this routine (or so I thought) for some time, but today I followed Layne's new epic workout rep by rep and realised I wasn't doing the volume that's intended. After this workout I was dead! I was falling asleep on the bus home and someone had to wake me up at the last stop haha!

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I'm actually so motivated by this video. Give it a check out.

Macro's:
(Arms trained today thus carbs are higher).
Protein: 190
Carbs: 240
Fats: 50
Food pics:


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[TheNaturalEdge]

Date: 8th of January

Workout: Power Lower!
Time: 1hr
Rating: 7.5/10
Highlight: Having an amazing pump on a ME Leg Day.

Extra Notes:
Solid workout, the gym was DEAD! NO NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONERS TO BE SEEN!

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Macro's:

Protein: 210
Carbs: 190
Fats: 45

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[CHRIS925]

New volume + empty gym = a grown mans playground

Weird that the gyms not packed! Hog it all you want man .... Keep it up..

[TheNaturalEdge]

Date: 9th of January

Workout: HITT CARDIO
Time: 30minutes
Rating: 6.5/10
Highlight: Our Gym has a Cinema room which is all dark and has surround sound speakers. So good! Watched Family guy during warm-up then after that, EAR BUDS IN AND READY TO GO!
Extra Notes: Cardio was on Elliptical.

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Macro's:
Protein: 205
Carbs: 175
Fats: 45

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[CHRIS925]

that DBZ strip is WIN. LOL didn't see that.

..... and your food....

hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng

[TheNaturalEdge]

that DBZ strip is WIN. LOL didn't see that.

..... and your food....

hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng

New volume + empty gym = a grown mans playground

Weird that the gyms not packed! Hog it all you want man .... Keep it up..

Hahaha I was so hoping someone would like that DBZ Strip. How wicked is it! Seriously though, Goku (and Gohan) may be one of my greatest inspirations.
Also, with my food I found that outside on my outdoor table it has the best food lighting. Considering on leaving the fitness industry to be a food photographer haha

[jiveinhere]

Epic food lighting. I feel like your meal would enjoy long walks along the beach...