Chronicles of a Washington Natural Freak : Prepping for the IFPA Natural Pro stage

[ehlisl]

Chronicles of a Washington Natural Freak : Prepping for the IFPA Natural Pro stage

My contest season officially ended on August 7, 2010 after walking off the stage from the 2010 NANBF Washington State Natural (www.unitedfitness.org). I was the Open Medium height class and Overall winner for my IFPA Natural Pro status. It was an amazing show with many high class competitors and I couldn't have asked for a better experience, especially being able to share it with many of my friends and family. With this goal accomplished a new chapter of my bodybuilding career is about to open, to step on the Natural Pro stage and make an impact in the sport. With that being said, I have many goals. After much thought I have decided to take a prolonged off season and step on the IFPA Pro stage in 2012. For the past 5 seasons I have not taken a year off from competition and before taking it to the next level there are a few areas I need to improve on to bring my absolute best. I am using this journal mainly for a checkpoint and for motivation. It helps keep me focused and push myself to improve each and every day. That is the main goal! TO IMPROVE! There is no magic solution, no special pill, just work... and it's time get it done!

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[CklueD]

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[WhiteFiberz]

In

[Blazed]

SSoooooo in.

[SupaaJ]

Solid physique, congrats.

Particularly great legs.

[Quelly]

5th!

[J_Bo]

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[CM82682]

In!

[coloBB]

In on this big Luke!

[FATHER FLEX]

Seen you around these boards from time to time, think I might join in.

[thepacman]

Heyy ohhh.

[strebla]

I'm in Luke!

[AustrianOakJr]

Amazing physique.....congrats on the pro-card, Luke. Ill be watching this one for some motivation!

[TQsmooth5]

Of course I'm in!

[ekmi]

i'm innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

[Stoner90]

Wow, I will actually get a chance to follow a thread from the beginning. Looking forward to it.

[fltallpaul]

I like the decision to take time off from competing. I think your going to take some serious strides forward in that time and perhaps enjoy yourself a bit....seems like you have been in prep since I joined these boards, lol.

Awesome stuff Luke!

[ehlisl]

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SSoooooo in.

Thanks guys!! Now its going to get fun!!

Solid physique, congrats.

Particularly great legs.

Thank you! Glad to have you along for the ride!!

5th!

Yeah buddy! Now I get to be fat and happy watching you do your thing E!!

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Big J is in the house!! 2012 is going to be a good old time buddy!! I almost decided to do the show in KC in a few weeks, really wanted to just see whats it like. I was a little beat up and when I checked the flights that was the deal breaker....you think they would lower the prices if people wern't flying as much!!....lol Oh well, I will probably make the trip in a year though!!

In!

In on this big Luke!

Right on guys!! I appreciate the support!!

Seen you around these boards from time to time, think I might join in.

I know, Im known as the quiet one......still don't know if its a good thing or not.....I'll just leave it at that Berto!

Heyy ohhh.

Hip hop hooray!!!!!! Kill it Phil!!! Then we can plump up together!!

I'm in Luke!

Right on big Jeff!! Can't thank you enough for the help and support!!

Amazing physique.....congrats on the pro-card, Luke. Ill be watching this one for some motivation!

Thanks Sean!! Goes both ways, I haven't posted much the past few months in other journals, but Im around. Now that Im not as depleated and grumpy Im not going to be such a Lurker anymore...lol

Thanks again!!

Of course I'm in!

Right on Big Tony!! I'll toast a strawberry Lemonade to that one!!

i'm innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

Right ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNN!!!!

Wow, I will actually get a chance to follow a thread from the beginning. Looking forward to it.

Big Luis!! It was great to meet you in Sacramento and you will be seeing me again down there soon! Hope to have you along all the way to the stage!! Going to be some good times!!

I like the decision to take time off from competing. I think your going to take some serious strides forward in that time and perhaps enjoy yourself a bit....seems like you have been in prep since I joined these boards, lol.

Awesome stuff Luke!

Thanks Paul! Yeah, thats pretty much right....been dieting for a while....lol. Thought it would be a good idea to give the body a rest from the deficit....and toss some heavy ass weights!!! I really love everything about the sport and I do plan on having some fun with it. I will be posting more vids and etc and palying around with a few things. I am really excited to see what I can do with this offseason. I just don't want to stand on the Pro stage, I want to stand out and to do so...I have plenty of work to do!! Thanks again for the support, now its time to do some work!!

[ehlisl]

Training update
The past few weeks I have been taking it a little easier in the gym and giving my body a little recovery time form prep. I actually felt a little beat up this time around and now I am ready to start working back into some heavier weight and do some damage!! Within the next few weeks I am going to be changing my split and will be posting the changes as I implement them. As far as cardio, right now I am doing 4 sessions for 40-50 in the mornings....yes I do offseason cardio I can pack on the weight pretty easier and with the longer offseason I plan on keeping in check and I don't want to get too sloppy...lol

Tonight I hit up chest and abs with my friend Eric, he was able to train with me through my entire prep and he is planning on working out with Tara and I from now on. Its going to be great and I will be able to take more vids and etc.....so yes, Im going to be taking advantage of him. Overall tonight felt really good and I worked up to 2x8@275 on BB Incline! Its going to be a good offseason and I can't wait to push it to the next level!! Hope everyone has a great night and thanks again for following along!!

[NextProtege]

Congrats on your pro card man! I'll be watching your progress, it has previously helped me improve very much!

[Quelly]

This is where Luke turned pro!

http://www.3dmusclejourney.com/artic...washington.php

[ehlisl]

Congrats on your pro card man! I'll be watching your progress, it has previously helped me improve very much!

Thanks Aaron! Just saw your progress pics for your upcoming show and you are looking sick buddy! Best of luck at the Seven Feathers in a few weeks!

This is where Luke turned pro!

http://www.3dmusclejourney.com/artic...washington.php

Thanks Big E! I appreciate you and 3DMJ taking the time for the coverage and the long haul up North.........How are your thumbs??

Misc
I didn't want to just post an outline form my workouts this week, nothing special I had arms and calves last night, pretty much working the kinks out and getting an amazing pump. Really trying to prime my body for the change that is about to happen and I am ready to do it!! I have some Deads tonight, my absolute fav! May have to post this one!

[fltallpaul]

This is where Luke turned pro!

http://www.3dmusclejourney.com/artic...washington.php

Its so great that you guys are doing write ups for Natural Bodybuilding. If you would like I can do a write up for the shows I attend going forward. I will be at the NGA Universe in November which Layne is competing in and I could give you a full report with pictures. I may also attend an OCB show in October in Daytona Beach.

[bwelch1985]

I'm always down to follow a professional bodybuilder's journal.

[The Solution]

Bring the pain Luke! Following.

[jked4life]

Congrats again Luke. It's amazing what you've done so far. With an extended offseason, I think you are going to do amazing. It'll be good for you to take the rest and do some different things.

I'll be in for sure on this one!

[bucsfan]

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[ehlisl]

Its so great that you guys are doing write ups for Natural Bodybuilding. If you would like I can do a write up for the shows I attend going forward. I will be at the NGA Universe in November which Layne is competing in and I could give you a full report with pictures. I may also attend an OCB show in October in Daytona Beach.

3DMJ is doing a great job! You going to have to talk to them and see what the plan is. All I know is there is going to be some sick shows coming up like the IFPA KC, which some great Pro's will be making their debut. Can't wait to see the improvements they all have made and gives me some more motivation knowing I am going to have to be standing with them real soon! Yeah buddy! Even if you just get the pics and etc Paul, I would love to see them!

I'm always down to follow a professional bodybuilder's journal.

Going to make me blush Britt. I'll do my best to try and not let you down

Bring the pain Luke! Following.

Always great to have you along Bob! 3 weeks till you do work buddy!!

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Right on!!

Congrats again Luke. It's amazing what you've done so far. With an extended offseason, I think you are going to do amazing. It'll be good for you to take the rest and do some different things.

I'll be in for sure on this one!

Thanks Matt! I really appreciate the support and I really enjoyed following your journey this past year. As far as an extended offseason, I can't wait to bee deep into it and see what it brings. I really was happy with the improvements from my last and it was only 4.5 months long. Going to keep things a little tighter this time around and try and bring the sickest physique I can to the IFPA stage.

Got a ways to go to hang with this........but its a kick in the ass every single day when I head into the gym!!



Misc
Had Glutes/hams/calves today and started with BB SLDL's and worked up to 3x12@335. Again, nothing crazy this week and I am just keeping the form tight. I am actually sore as hell from these past few days! It feels great!! I have back tomorrow and I will be posting some changes this weekend as far as my routine and diet.

[Quelly]

Its so great that you guys are doing write ups for Natural Bodybuilding. If you would like I can do a write up for the shows I attend going forward. I will be at the NGA Universe in November which Layne is competing in and I could give you a full report with pictures. I may also attend an OCB show in October in Daytona Beach.

That would be Awesome Paul! AND a great idea, if we could get someone in each part of the country doing this we'd have a legitimate thing going on and actually get competitors some coverage!

and Luke....nawww my thumbs are good....ask Jeff though lol

[strebla]

That would be Awesome Paul! AND a great idea, if we could get someone in each part of the country doing this we'd have a legitimate thing going on and actually get competitors some coverage!

and Luke....nawww my thumbs are good....ask Jeff though lol

My thumbs may be blistered, but who who has won 7 of 9..oh yeah!!!