Forum: Contest Prep Journals

I will be competing in a few weeks in the Atlantic States. I have a 1/4 sleeve and although it's not really dark, I still obviously need to cover it as best as I can. I was recommended to use Derma Blend. My question is, do I apply the Derma Blend before or after I put ProTan on?

Last time I started a thread in here I failed at my prep for my first show. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=6410761 I don't like failing. Ever. After I knew I was in trouble I contacted the man who's article I was using and he clued me in real fast as to where I stood. He...

So I just completed my first show on October 3rd/2009. Stats at the show: Weight - 169lbs Height - 6'2.5" BF% - 4.5% It was the most amazing experience of my life. I am officially hooked to the world of bodybuilding. I am so excited to be bulking with Tommy. It is going to be one...

They say once you leave the nest (Contest Prep) ya seem to always find your way back! 6 weeks out to my next comp,..NPC NATURAL OHIO Oct. 3rd 2009! and BUFFALO NY NGA OLYMPUS, Oct 17th for masters pro! My last competitions were This April,..NPC Natty and NGA Rochester. I have been going...

Way to go!!! http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=117842361&page=12

OKAY! Destination........ March 27th, 2010...... NPC Mr. Ms. Buffalo. I competed in oct 2009 in NGA show in figure. It is known that figure is going to much smaller girls now. So i found out that figure is not for me. Since the competition i have been lifting heavy and building muscle without...

Today I started the cut. My first big step. 21 Weeks to the show. I am 6'3 245lbs 16%bf At 1.5lbs a week for 21 weeks I will be 213.5lbs I am now 245lbs. That seems a little heavy for the final figure. I figure the initial few weeks there will be some considerably larger weekly weight...

Hello Competitors! The INBF Missouri All Natural Bodybuilding & Figure Championships entry form is now ready!! This is the perfect time of year for a show. Start your diet RIGHT after the holiday! Whether your a first timer looking to get into the sport, chasing a Pro Card or a seasoned...

Hey guys after much thought about this I have discided to do a 2-3month cut to get rid of excess bodyfat and to practice dieting (as this is my first time) for realtime competition in 2010 So if you guys have any advice or think that I should try something please let me know Anyway here is...

what is the latest you should not eat or drink your nightly protein shake when starting to diet for a competition?

Well, some have been following my thread in the "Workout Journals" section and know ive been prepping for the past 18 weeks or so. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=112202321&page=41 Its been a long haul, but contest season is upon me. Im excited. Very excited. Started this...

Looking to compete within the next 2 years. I am aiming to compete in the IDFA Montreal Classic in the summer of 2011 in the Men's Novice Light Weight. It's always been a dream of my mine to compete and lately I've really gotten the bug to do so. I think there is something in my life that needs...

Hey all, I really need some help. I have been scouring the boards, and I could really use some help preparing for my first contest. I would like some free contest prep "guidance" from someone who has done it before. Basically I need a mentor! :D I am looking into doing a contest sometime...

Decided on doing the NGA Natural Pittsburgh April 10th here at Franklin Regional Highschool. Was going to start the diet the day after my birthday December 29th. But after re-thinking and re-analyzing everything I feel it's best to begin this coming Sunday the 13th. This gives me 16 weeks to dial...

Check out my torturing leg training session on my blog: http://blog.carolmedinafitnessstudio.com I thought I was going to pass out few times in this workout (lol) but I made it!

Background: I am back after a hiatus of sorts, due to lack of sleep, job changes, location changes, vasectomy, and other crazy things that seem normal at this point. I have been lifting for over 15 years. I have competed twice, with better results the first time. I am also almost fully...

hey everybody, im posting pictures for my 12 week diet, starting today Jan 3, 2010. Im currently 200 pounds, i guess i have 20% to 25% body fat, very fat. My goal is to reach 170 pounds by March 31, 2010. here are some pics for today (please dont laugh) :) ...

Fitness Atlantic has joined forces with a Federation in which the Overall Winners from Fitness Atlantic April 17, 2010 get to turn Professional and compete for Cash, Prizes and Exposure in the fitness industry with magazines and major photographers. Happy Martin Luther King Day! I have some...

Well,..after much research, talking with many people in here and discussing several split options,..I decided to go with Eric Broser Power/Rep Range/Shock (P/RR/S) program....

18 Week Road to the NPC Mike Francois Classic This will be my log for my second go-around with competing. I did the same show last year, and while I didn't place in the top 5, I lost 50 pounds in my 18 weeks of prep, and learned alot about the prep process, and about myself. This year will be...