Mo, Jaim & Vytis’ Glute Shredding 2012 Contest Prep

[Vytis]

Already guys, it’s game time. Jaime, Heidi and myself (Robert) are ready to throw our hats in the ring and make a run for the stage this fall. And what better way to get ready than create the most EPIC BB.com journal ever, lol.

But seriously, this should be fun. I get to share this journal, contest prep and the stage with two super women. We’re definitely going to have a blast sharing this prep season with all of you too, and for us this will definitely motivate us to get into insane contest shape.

Along the way there will be plenty of workout recaps, rants, raves, ramblings, plus progress pics (or nudez as Jaime and Heidi say), and probably some dungeon gym training vids I’m sure....

All in all this should be a great ride, and we hope that you jump on board with us.


I guess I’ll start. Here’s the show that I (and Heidi BTW) am aiming for:
http://www.ottawabodybuildingchampionships.com/

This is with the Ontario Physique Association (OPA) which is a stream of the CBBF, the Canadian version of the NPC. So ultimately were gunning for IFBB Pro Status....wait, did I just say that? lol Maybe we should just try to get on stage first.

I have competed twice before, with the IDFA in Canada, the last show being in July of 2010. Here are a couple of backstage shots from that show.




I weighed in at 189 lbs that day, and ended up placing 5th in the heavyweight class. Needless to say I am going to have to best this condition by a lot to have any semblance of hope in the OPA show in November. But I’m up for the challenge.

This Saturday I am officially 17 weeks out. Time to get to work.

I’ll let Heidi and Jaime fill you guys in on their story...

[MoEcho]

I am honored that I can share this journey with two of the most amazing people ever!

Considering this is my first attempt at the stage, it's nice to know I will be smothered with support!!!! I will need it!!!

Will post a nice, long rant after work!!!! (and probably some food porn)

GO TIME

MoLeanin'

[CodeGrinder]

we hope that you jump on board with us.

Looking forward to the news/progress/rants/reports.... Go Mo!

[jaim91]

Looking forward to the news/progress/rants/reports.... Go Mo!

Guess I'm the first to post nudes

I'm also gunning for a couple shows this season... Technically I'm 13, 14, 15, 17 and 18 weeks out.

I won't hit all the shows, maybe a few. Can't wait to sart this journal with my amazing friends

[Vytis]

Those don't count Jaime...you're such a cheater....we need some current pics....sheesh...



I will have some official 17 week out pics up soon, but here are some shots that I've taken in the last two weeks just to give you a sneak at my current condition:

[jaim91]

Dear Jerk,

Ugh. This is from Monday.

That's all.

[Vytis]

I love you J....I literally laughed at the screen just now....luckily my office has thick walls...

[Vytis]

Hey Jaime, found another fun pic from that show:

[jaim91]

Such a cute pic, Rob! We need to teach Christine to smile.

Highlights of today's workout:

75lb DB Sumo squat - 5 sets, 6 reps

Food was good. Refeed day. Solid.

[MoEcho]

I love you J....I literally laughed at the screen just now....luckily my office has thick walls...

Getting off to a good start I see!!!

[MoEcho]

This will be my first 'real' contest. I've competed before in several online transformation type contests and had a blast!! I took first place, 3rd, 5th, and then second. Won lots of cool supplements!!

I have been really, really fat (like in the 190s on a 5'3 frame) and then lean-ish (down to 133 in 2007) ... but no where near stage ready. Currently, I'm sitting pretty somewhere in the middle. My best guess is I have at least 25-30lbs to drop in order to look like I belong up there. <--- Quite the daunting task, but I'm going to give it my all!!

My category will be the new physique division. Here's the scoop on that for those who are interested.
http://www.nationalcapitalfitday.com...ique-rules.pdf

From here on out, I do what Jme says

Will post some pics and food porn eventually .... when I have some worthy pictures to share! I'd much rather look at n00dez of V and J anyway....

Today is an off day and refeed. WIN all around. Night!!

Edit: About my training:

4x per week PHAT split. Cardio is at 30 min 3x weekly for now. Just finished four weeks of 'fat burn interval hell' (thanks Jme!) and I loved every second if it!!

Will post macros and diet if anyone is interested. /end rant

[thehobbes]

Sub'd, bring on da food pron!

Mo I was unaware you were goin' all competitionmode.jpg... I have now been awared. Go get it lady!

Best of luck Mo, Jaim, and Vytis, I will be stalking this thread, er I mean following along and cheering you guys on.

[Lou1se]

In!

It is going to be fun following you guys. Excellent idea to put it out there!

I'm excited for you Mo, with being a first timer and knowing where you were at your heaviest. What a fantastic experience!

All the best and do post the macros/diet

[MoEcho]

Such a cute pic, Rob! We need to teach Christine to smile.

Highlights of today's workout:

75lb DB Sumo squat - 5 sets, 6 reps

Food was good. Refeed day. Solid.

I'm going to hafta try sumos with DBs ..... It's so hard for me to part with my beloved barbell.

Sub'd, bring on da food pron!

Mo I was unaware you were goin' all competitionmode.jpg... I have now been awared. Go get it lady!

Best of luck Mo, Jaim, and Vytis, I will be stalking this thread, er I mean following along and cheering you guys on.

Hobbes!! Glad you're in for the fun. A 3 plate DL is still on my mind..... don't you worry about that!

In!

It is going to be fun following you guys. Excellent idea to put it out there!

I'm excited for you Mo, with being a first timer and knowing where you were at your heaviest. What a fantastic experience!

All the best and do post the macros/diet

Thanks! I agree, this is going to be an amazing ride. Glad to have you along!!

Current macros:
180/110/60 (P/C/F) 6x per week
160/160/50 1x per week <---- Rice cakes with PB & Jam .. I can fit a LOT in to 160g CHO!!

Will report back tonight after my Upper Power session.

Happy Saturday all!!

Oh, here are some crappy quality pics taken in the Dungeon (my basement) *tee hee

Guns: Getting there


Legs: I'm actually kinda happy with this shot

[Vytis]

Nice Mo....just wait until they're all ripped up...oh yeah....I'm getting hyped.

Just took some pics PWO...they'll be up soon.

[MoEcho]

Nice Mo....just wait until they're all ripped up...oh yeah....I'm getting hyped.

Just took some pics PWO...they'll be up soon.

This log is getting all kinds of shexy! What's on tap for you today? Ima blast away @ upper power later.

[Tifflex]

Best wishes all; I'll be following along!

[MoEcho]

Best wishes all; I'll be following along!

Ha! Right on Tiff!

Jme - Remember this one? We was so young But damn girl! You always had such killer arms!

[ArchAngel'73]

In for my Canadian brah and sistahs!

[Vytis]

Hey Heidi...trained me some shoulders earlier and took some PWO pics....still need to upload.

Brian, Tiff, awesome for you to follow along!

[Vytis]

Here we go, first set of pics. 17 weeks out at 218lbs:

[jaim91]

Do we all have to post 17 weeks out shots? Frick. We probably should.

ughhhhh. Rob and I have scheduled a posing practice date July 29th, so MAYYYYYYYBE I'll let him take shots then (love the lighting at my gym).

Mo, what was I, probably 20 in that shot?? Wow. YOUR arms are killer in your pic! Get a RECENT leg shot, dear!

Are we also posting workouts in this log?

i woke up at a new low (lbs) this am. i think both Heidi and i did after our refeeds yesterday. Heck ya!

[MoEcho]

Yeah ... Ima say 20ish. That pic is from 2008. I still have that t-shirt. My fave!

That leg shot is recent! It's like 1.5 weeks old? Is that not recent enough for you darling?? Will get one tomorrow ... so high maintenance

Friday refeeds = WIN

Rob -- Looking large and in charge my friend!

Welcome ArchAngel!!

[stayfit2008]

Awesome. Lots of pics to!

[jaim91]

Chris?! Is that you???

Wow, long time, my dear...

[doindbt]

Chris?! Is that you???

Wow, long time, my dear...

Omg. I literally lol'd irl.


Y'all KNOW I'm in for this ride!! Mo, I absolutely cannot WAIT to see you on stage!!! Do I get to watch your ass get tanned? I mean, it's only fair, right? And Rob, looking forward to seeing what you bring to the stage this time!

[Vytis]

Hey Jaime, we'll definitely get some great gym pics at our posing session.

The Champs are here - great to have you Chris and Roni.

Oh, and Jaime, post those workouts - let's see the madness.

[Vytis]

This day may suck...I've been up since 3am and unable to get back to sleep. I was hoping to train back this morning when Evan takes his first nap so I hope I have some drive around that time.

I should have the energy though. Yesterday I had my re-feed. I don't count the carbs, just eat my fill...which is a lot. If I had to guesstamate, I'd say I easily went over 1000g. Cereal, cake, pancakes, crispy minis, bananas, oats, cream of wheat....I can pack it away easily.

My pre re-feed weight was 214.5
This morning (which won't be too accurate since I've been up since 3 and have been taking in fluids) is 218lbs.
I'll probably see that number go up tomorrow. There seems to be a 2 day lag on my weight spike...who knows....

Have a great Sunday....

[jaim91]

Rob, how much longer are we bulking for? Until you're how many weeks out?

Woke up @ a new low this am, after an impromptu/stupid refeed. Sigh...

[Vytis]

Rob, how much longer are we bulking for? Until you're how many weeks out?

Woke up @ a new low this am, after an impromptu/stupid refeed. Sigh...

Looking at my current conditioning, what do you think, 12-13 weeks out....so start cutting in Aug?

Another re-feed???? Lat one for the week, right?!