Forum: Contest Prep Journals

Hello all, a lot of you know me already, I have been keeping a journal here since 2001; I stopped for almost all of 2009, time was lacking!! I (Josie) am a WBFF Pro Figure competitor and Greg is a Pro IFBB competitor, making his Pro debut in Tampa this year. We decided to share a journal...

Hi all, After a lot of prodding from other people I made the decision about a year ago to throw my hat into competing. This is the next chapter to compete in the October 2010 NPC naturals in Lakewood Ohio. I started my cut diet as of the 26th of December and the goal is to get to around 8-9...

Hey all, I'm currently preparing for the 2010 Natural Western USA in Arizona. I'll be competing in the teen class as well as mens novice. I'll post my diet, and all, but for now Just wanna get this start up. This is a pic from 14 weeks out.

I had a Mod delete my old account because some local guy would not stop bothering me. From now on I will be using this account. Quick recap of the past week and a half, I hurt my shoulder where it connects to my chest so I cannot do any pushing exercises. I can do all pull, arm and leg work. ...

yo. gonna start cutting for scottish opens this week im roughly 205 lbs at the moment. i think im quite lean too maybe inbetweeen 12-16 % BF. This is what i think my diet will look like, although id be very appreciative of any advice anyones willing to give! Meal 1- 75g porridge, 3...

Who is going?? Just until today I had no idea I might have a shot at going. Probably driving from NY. WAMP WAMP

Hey everybody, my buddy Matt suggested I start a log for my prep to the 2010 Spring season, so here it is..enjoy! I will be competing on March 20th at the INBF Northern States Supernatural at Maryvale HS in Buffalo, NY. A little history about myself: I began training in March of 2006 in my...

I thought I would start a new thread to keep my progress. The only local show is on Nov 6th. I have a little extra fat than I wanted to have starting my prep so I have started early. Currently sitting at 194lbs in the morning. I maxed out in squat with a 455x1 two days ago. I will be going...

I am going to be using a mix of keto along with a different approach contest prep diet. 06.00 am training 08.00 12 egg whites, 1 apple, protein shake 10.00 100g rice, 1 apple, protein shake 12.00 red meat, salad (tomato, lettuce, cucumber), protein shake with 10g flax seed oil

Ok well Im FINALLY back. Its been 10 months since my shoulder injury and I feel that I can now start posting my workouts again. I have committed to my first meet in a long time. Im training for the Spring Break PL Mash March 6th Peabody, Ma. I am so excited for compete again Its gonna be...

HELLO MY NAME IS DAVID TRANTHAM I AM A PROFESSIONAL NATURAL BODYBUILDER CURRENTLY WITH THE IFPA. I JUST CAME OFF A GREAT YEAR WITH THE IFPA AND THE NPC. TOOK 3RD IN THE IFPA GASPARI/DYMATIZE PRO CLASS. 2ND IN THE HEAVY AT THE TOUGH IFPA YORTON CUP. IN THE NPC I TOOK 1ST IN THE LIGHT HEAVYS AND THEN...

Alright I'll start with a lil background. Started lifting in junior high, and then high school. Didn't know anything besides i wanted to get strong for football. College came and I lifted with no rhyme or reason, just to relieve stress and get away from school. 3 semesters ago started thinking...

The count down begins to my first Figure comp. The BIG Day... June 12. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. Excited because I can see the dream coming to fruition, nervous because - heck its not every day I strap on 5 inch heels and step on stage in front of hundreds of people on a tiny...

Hello humans, This is where user will be logging daily and weekly undulations in regard to information relevant to bodybuilding contest preparation. The date of said contest is July 10, 2010. The name of contest is, "2010 NGA Alabama Natural Open Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Model...

I have been playing around with bodybuilding for a few years now. This past year I decided it was time to get serious. So I have begun my prep for the Texas Shredder on April 24 in Austin,TX. Hopefully this log will help keep me on track and elicit some constructive criticism from the experienced...

April 5th: So I know I should have started a log a while back when I first started creeping around on this forum, but I took a lot time to research and get my learn on. I am about 12 days out from my first competition and owe a lot to you fellas on this forum. My avatar is me 16 days out. ...

On April 24, 2010, I plan on competing in the INBF Wisconsin Natural Bodybuilding Championships. This will be my first bodybuilding competition and I'm pretty ignorant as far as how to prepare for a competition. I have been weight training for a little over three and a half years since the age of...

Hey guys, I'm competing in the middleweight category (175 and under) on April 10. The show is hosted by Ultimate Fitness Events with a $500 cash prize per category and $500 for the overall winner. The top 3 overall winners will then move on to the UFE national championships. Anyway, I've been...

I figured I would start a thread logging the rest of my prep for the season. Just finished up at the Buckeye in Columbus. I was shooting for top 5 and made 4 so I can not really complain. I still need to work on coming in full which is frustration cause I always look good leading to the show and...