Am I ready for bikini?

[Veganmom]

I realize this question is asked a lot and I have up until this point assumed I wouldn't be ready to compete until 2014 (I have been aiming for figure) Just this month several different people that I don't know have asked me if I compete and it got me doing some research, after looking at last year's winners at the governor's cup (the closest show to me) I realized that I might actually be ready to begin contest prep. I would probably be aiming for a show in April if I did but if I do compete, I want to do well. I am not just "doing it for practice" I want to give it my all so I would like honest feedback on whether you think I have a chance against girls who have been training and competing for quite some time.
Please keep in mind I am just ending a 10 month solid bulk and I ended up 25 pounds heavier so I'm in the process of leaning out and am only 4 weeks into my diet.
I tried to figure out the whole picture attachment thing and being my first post, couldn't so if you could kindly take the time to view the pics in my gallery (in a red bikini) I would appreciate it

Thanks!!

P.S. I'm 5'10" currently 160 pounds and probably around 18% body fat. My biggest concern is that my glutes aren't ready

[Keyboardsmasher]

You're looking ready for sure. Look into finding a coach to help you out.

[Veganmom]

You're looking ready for sure. Look into finding a coach to help you out.

Thanks, that's really all I needed, someone I met at the gym is putting me in contact with a coach and we will go from there!

[red_cat]

Yep. In a good place to start dieting for a show. Best of luck!

[David89]

yes..yes you are!

[rewaste]

If you get a prep coach make sure they have lots of experence with women check out tadthedietcoach
27 years and a huge stable of pro and non pro ladys

[imforeal]

your ready to get out of that bikini and get on me

[fitnessexpos]

I would say yes! You are ready.

[ChrisFit28]

Good place to start, nice work