JHICKS3301'S OffSeason/Contest prep. Road to the Show

[JHICKS3301]

You know it B!


Sick session this morning.. Felt good and got through it really quick.

But snapped a few shots for audie this morning.. This is the gym I'm leaving

[JHICKS3301]

And someone is leaning out.. I'm just ready to have my shreds

[B Con]

Great progress J. Seriously you can definitely tell a difference.

Is that you on the banner flexing in that gym?

[JHICKS3301]

Great progress J. Seriously you can definitely tell a difference.

Is that you on the banner flexing in that gym?

It will be once I win Mr. Huntsville

Thanks man.. Its been slow and steady... Just I gotta remind myself that slow and steady is the name of the game and not get down on myself.

[K8Stop]

It will be once I win Mr. Huntsville

Thanks man.. Its been slow and steady... Just I gotta remind myself that slow and steady is the name of the game and not get down on myself.

brick by brick.

that's all this is about - consistency! stay consistent and you'll be the next Mr Huntsville

[JC32]

Daaaaaamnnn jealous of that gym. lol

Mr. Huntsville all the way! Let the transformation begin!

[JHICKS3301]

brick by brick.

that's all this is about - consistency! stay consistent and you'll be the next Mr Huntsville

Thanks for the words!

Daaaaaamnnn jealous of that gym. lol

Mr. Huntsville all the way! Let the transformation begin!

I'm leaving for a better one The powerhouse will be sick!
Can't wait for a couple more weeks to go there.

[audieswu]

You know it B!


Sick session this morning.. Felt good and got through it really quick.

But snapped a few shots for audie this morning.. This is the gym I'm leaving

Damn, that's a nice gym bro. This gym looks very similar to the one I go to except ours only max out at 110's. I'm sure the new one is as nice or more hardcore than this one.

[JHICKS3301]

Damn, that's a nice gym bro. This gym looks very similar to the one I go to except ours only max out at 110's. I'm sure the new one is as nice or more hardcore than this one.

Yeah man, I hope that my new gym kicks ass!

[Rog447]

that gym looks nice man!

[JHICKS3301]

College football saturdays... FTW... Love this time of year.

Today is an off day but will be headed up to gym to hit some cardio and abs.

Ran some errands this morning. Went up to VS to talk some business and will be going up there for a few hours next weekend.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend

[Irish Iron]

College football saturdays... FTW... Love this time of year.

Today is an off day but will be headed up to gym to hit some cardio and abs.

Ran some errands this morning. Went up to VS to talk some business and will be going up there for a few hours next weekend.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend

Hell ya go 'Skers!

Hope you have a good weekend as well big man

[Rog447]

Went up to VS to talk some business and will be going up there for a few hours next weekend.

Victoria Secret .........

[Irish Iron]

Victoria Secret .........

haha! When he's not in the gym in lumberjack attire, he models banana hammocks

[JC32]

haha! When he's not in the gym in lumberjack attire, he models banana hammocks

Future Mr. Huntsville rocks banana hammocks?? Can you be accepted for that sorta thing in AL?

[farsscf]

And someone is leaning out.. I'm just ready to have my shreds

Nice shirt, I think it is helping your progress.

[SavageOne]

Gym that you're at is nice! I'm leaving a Powerhouse...it is by far the best gym that I've ever been a member at. The whole atmosphere is different there. I'll miss it when I move.

[JHICKS3301]

Feel horribel today... Got up this morning and nailed some chest and back hyper... Had to push through it.. Will have a update in my next post along with some Q&A that I've had some emails/PMs on.. I guess some people are afraid to post and ask questions

Hell ya go 'Skers!

Hope you have a good weekend as well big man

Auburn won an intense game. Glad it's over

Victoria Secret .........

You know how I do

haha! When he's not in the gym in lumberjack attire, he models banana hammocks

Word son

Future Mr. Huntsville rocks banana hammocks?? Can you be accepted for that sorta thing in AL?

That's the only way to get accepted

Nice shirt, I think it is helping your progress.

Thanks brah!

Gym that you're at is nice! I'm leaving a Powerhouse...it is by far the best gym that I've ever been a member at. The whole atmosphere is different there. I'll miss it when I move.

15 bucks a month doesn't hurt either and no contract length

[JHICKS3301]

OK so I've received a few questions and I made sure it was ok to post them up in my journal for others to see and if anyone else has questions, I'll answer once or twice a week. It can be about me, my training, supplements, business, whatever... Just email them to me at john@XFMuscle.com

I won't start doing video Q&A until prep starts

1. What made me do a contest:
I've been training bodybuilding style for about five years. I went from 175 to my heaviest weight of 258.. But about 11 months ago, I fell off the ship and I didn't train at all for about 4-5 months. Didn't eat right at all and just fell off. But I'm almost glad I did cause I'm more focused than ever... But to get to the question.... Doing a show was a way for me to get back into the gym and work for something. Work toward something. So it gives me something to work towards. I always have to have goals in life. That doesn't mean I'm scared shi*tless about doing it.. I always think about what would I look like if I didn't take those months off. But there is a plan and a reason for everything. So we'll see...

2. What supplements are you taking right now.
Right now I take the following
Activate Xtreme (New Formula) and Triazole... This was given to me from Matt (DS) for me to test out... Loving it so far.

Orange Triad
White Flood or Vengenance.
XF Whey Choc PB or Lemonade
ICE by XF
sometimes if I'm in a crunch I use Ultra Peptide 2.0 for a protein/fat meal

3. What's it like having a trainer/coach for a contest prep and he doesn't live near you...
This is actually a really good question cause I get this asked a lot in my gym.
It isn't actually bad at all as long as there is great communication.. Right now I'm so far out from contest that Ryan and I don't have to talk every day but we do talk about every three days if not every other.. Right now we are just seeing how I respond to my current diet and training... But another reason I like having a coach is so I don't have to think... I've heard some people say, Ahhh you should do it alone the first time.. blah blah blah.. Having a long career in sports and always having coaches.... Your coaches don't do it for you... Your coaches can tell you what to do but they can't make you what needs to be done. My coach would always tell me, hit that screen or take that angle to hit the jumper.. Increase your dribble jumpshot... But how do you respond to that during the big game(or stepping on stage).. It's those hours you put into the gym.. Day in and day out that produces results.. You can have the greatest coach/trainer in the world but it doesn't mean **** if you don't put in the work.. ON YOUR OWN


Like I said before, please shoot me your questions on here or rather have them in my email (john@XFmuscle.com)
Makes the long fun and help people that follow!

[Tannerus4]

WOW spend a few days away from a real computer and look what I miss! A banana hammock modeling Paul Bunyon who likes to shop at VS (cuz lets face it, we all know the "business" he speaks of is sweet talkin those girls into not telling that those pink zebra panites he bought were REALLY for him!

OH BTW, brb, ,ordering one of these:

Now this is a lunch box!!

http://www.sixpackbags.com/

BUT what I'm really wondering is where I can order one of THESE...

anybody know??
j/k

[Irish Iron]

John, just wanted to let you know that your thoughts on reasons for competing have made me decide to do the OBF this year, and hopefully a real competition down the line

[Tannerus4]

John, just wanted to let you know that your thoughts on reasons for competing have made me decide to do the OBF this year, and hopefully a real competition down the line

I think that's awesome...didn't post this earlier but I should have-his thoughts made me realize that the reason I'm not progressing the way I'd like is because I don't have a defined goal-but THAT is my goal this week, to set a goal for myself AND stick to it. Thanks J

[JHICKS3301]

John, just wanted to let you know that your thoughts on reasons for competing have made me decide to do the OBF this year, and hopefully a real competition down the line

This just made my day... Serious.. I'm glad I can do anything to help get work done

Let me know if you get in on it and i'll follow for sure!

I think that's awesome...didn't post this earlier but I should have-his thoughts made me realize that the reason I'm not progressing the way I'd like is because I don't have a defined goal-but THAT is my goal this week, to set a goal for myself AND stick to it. Thanks J

exactly.. Gotta have a goal. This is the main reason I was so good at sports (basketball)
Set goals each step of the way. Small goals leading to one large one. Take steps to get there. I have a goal before contest prep even starts.. Then when prep starts, it will be another goal...

Gotta have something to work for in your life. Whether it be in fitness, work, or family

[Irish Iron]

This just made my day... Serious.. I'm glad I can do anything to help get work done

Let me know if you get in on it and i'll follow for sure!

Its the truth...kind of like a me vs me mentality and giving yourself somethin to strive for; its a very cool mentality that I'm glad you show on these boards. And I'll hit you up when I get a journal/log up for it.

Also I Solution what you did here

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...3&postcount=52

[JHICKS3301]

Got on the scale this morning... 239lbs and some change

About to leave to hit hyper legs. Chest is SORE today.. Feels good.

[JHICKS3301]

Just got back to the house after a GREAT leg session. Sick pumps and felt strong.. I'm feeling a bit betterthis morning. But still tired... Should be back on track by tomorrow.

Will post up the chest from yesterday and legs today once I get to work

[coloBB]

Just got back to the house after a GREAT leg session. Sick pumps and felt strong.. I'm feeling a bit betterthis morning. But still tired... Should be back on track by tomorrow.

Will post up the chest from yesterday and legs today once I get to work

good work up in here brutha. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other!

[longhorns_p]

139lbs and some change

:dafck:

[ErickStevens]

Got on the scale this morning... 139lbs and some change

About to leave to hit hyper legs. Chest is SORE today.. Feels good.

o_o

[JHICKS3301]

:dafck:

o_o

That's what I get for posting when still have alseep 239 sorry guys

good work up in here brutha. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other!

Thanks for stopping in man! That's the plan!