Forum: Contest Prep Journals

Well everyone, I figured that I would just go ahead and make a new training journal since yesterday was such a monumental occasion for me. My name is Taylor Gregory, I am 22 years old and recently graduated with a BS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee. I shall be attending UT Pharmacy...

Greetings my name is Jamal Bramble but my friends call me The Machine. Im 28 years old and a current competitor in the NPC in men's physique. Today marks the first day I begin my prep for my second show in men physique, The VA Grand Prix, which takes place June 13 at ODU theater. Speaking of which,...

…Intensity is defined as “exceptionally great concentration, power, or force”… …Insanity is defined as “the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness”… …well my question is…what happens when you combine these 2 words with a natural bodybuilder…I’ll tell you what happens…LEGENDS ARE BORN…...

Hey everyone! I'm making this thread to document my first bikini contest prep and help hold myself accountable :)

Who am I and why is this log worth following? My last log (contest prep log): http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=171334061 If you're new to my logs, here's a quick rundown. I'm 20 years old, 21 in under a month, and I'm a rising senior in college, though I'm graduating a...

Soccerdad5 Journey to the IFBB Pro Stage in 2015..."Fat Dad" to IFBB Pro Objective of Journal I want this contest prep journal (competing on the IFBB pro circuit for men’s physique in the summer of 2015) to inspire many and let them know if you have a vision, a goal, incredible determination...

LoganBrown's Journey into the Fitness and Bodybuilding Community What's up guys, I've been lurking these forums since 2011 but have never posted consistently. However, I feel it's time for a change! Originally I had this thread in the contest prep forum, but decided to move it here to the contest...

Forgive me in advance for the giant ass wall of text that will be this first page. It's gonna be like 8 or 10 posts of novel-length stuff so bare with me. Well, figured I would make a new log as posting in the teen section and turning 21 this year doesn't really suit me. There isn't really an...

The Next Phase: Balanced, Consistent, and Sustained Progress I began bodybuilding as a poor black child... ...but seriously, I started bodybuilding roughly six years ago. I had no clue what I was doing; just that I wanted to see my abs and get some bigger arms. Since then I've prepped three...

You read that right!! This is my goal: To have the greatest and most shocking transformation anyone has ever seen. I started a journal previously to document my first contest prep which was the most AMAZING experience. I am doing this one because I'm on a journey, not just going to one...

Hey everyone! I said I would update again once I get down into the low 150's so here I am. I went from 192-193 lbs in March 2014 to 151 lbs today. Talking with my coach, we are gonna diet down until I get relatively lean then reverse diet into a bulk. Starting weight/macros: 151.0 lbs...

Been working on keeping a journal or writing things down to make it a habit and make me accountable for my projects and ideas So I'm gonna start a workout / nutrition journal that I'll update as often as possible so I can track my progress and not lie to myself. I'm just done with contest...

Just finished up a couple shows. 2nd at Emerald Cup at 6ft about 197ish 1st at Washington State Open at 6ft about 203ish figured I would take a stab at nationals seeing as I'm from Naples, Florida and stationed in Washington State. I can make a vacation out of it so win or lose, I'll still...

Introduction Wasssssssup Bodybuilding.com fam! It's been a loooooong time since I've consistently posted or even read here. Thanks to social media it's easy to follow folks without forums. I'm going to use this as a living and breathing training log. My goals these days are all over the place,...

Welcome fit people :D About me: Name: Ruta Stats: Age: 35 Height: 5'2'' Weight: 110lbs / 165lbs (offseason - proper fatso :D)

On March 27, 2015 I was diagnosed with large b-cell non-hodgkin's lymphoma. I'll address some of the questions I am most often asked about my experiences and am certainly happy to answer questions anyone might have. This will also act as my log for accountability during my journey to show others...

Hey guys, I'm Chris. I plan on competition in a strongman competition (novice division) in July 2017. I have been doing a 5/3/1 program, along with some supplemental workouts. I know its weird, but I am also cutting at the same time. I am doing a low carb, high fat and high protein diet. Saturdays...