"AustrianOakJr": Sean Campbell Getting Some Pro Bodybuilding DONE.

[AustrianOakJr]

Well, its about that time. Time to get some pro-bodybuilding started. For those that know me.....you probably know that I turned professional in the sport back in May with the USBF and then with the WNBF in June. It was a good year and the recap can be found on 3DMJ's website. I spent a long time writing it so ill just include the link: http://www.3dmusclejourney.com/fa-sean-campbell.php

I am very thankful for my success in this sport. I simply love it. Yea, there are days where i would rather not be starving or perhaps days I would rather be loafing on the couch rather than deadlifting 400 lbs. But I find a great deal of satisfaction that comes as a result of a lot of hard work and blessing from God.

For those that dont know me, I am 32 years old, married and a father of two children. I am a technology teacher at a high school near Rochester, NY. I am a big gear head....I love cars. And im also a bit of an outdoorsman. I dabble in camping, hiking, shooting, etc. I am also a follower of Christ and my relationship with God is the cornerstone I have built my life upon. I like to include a lot of personal stories and adventures in my logs as much as possible because bodybuilding is just a PART of my life. And although it takes up a HUGE chunk of my time I have to balance it with many other priorities and interests, which makes my journey interesting at times. Im hoping to make this journal a record of accountability, progress and just general life as a Pro Natural Bodybuilder.

So, ill start with some pics. Heres a few shots of me and my family, who I am very proud of.





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I have had the pleasure to have been picked up by a new supplement company that has offered me a sponsorship. NRC has been very good to me over the past 6 months and I have been able to see a little bit of money start to trickle in because of them. Its pretty cool to actually start making a little bit of cash doing something that I love which started as a hobby.



And heres a few shots from last season:

[AustrianOakJr]

So this post will mark the loose beginning of my prep. Yes, it kinda sucks starting a diet 3 days before thanksgiving and then going into the holidays. This is why I say it starts the "loose" beginning. I am planning for a few "free feeding" days in the next month but have set a moderate weight loss goal of coming down 4-5 lbs in the next 5-6 weeks. I am currently at 175-176 which is a little less than 15 over my depleted contest weight. Assuming I hit 171-172 by Christmas, that will leave me with about 16 weeks until the Tournament of Champions in Columbus, Ohio. If I havent reached an all-time best physique by then I may choose to wait until the Pro American in Mass, which is the early part of June. I am really hoping to come in pealed by April though. Once Christmas is over, it will be laser-like focus on my diet until I have reached something we have not yet seen from me. Im excited to be working with 3DMJ again this year as they had been a big help to me in winning two pro cards last season.

As always, guys......im always up for questions, critiques, criticisms and debate. Hit me up. Im here to make the sport grow so lets get some pro-sh!t done!!!

Heres a few shots showing my current state of fat-tastic conditioning. Im a bit bloated and over-carbed in these shots, but this is the worst of it for my 2011 off season. This is the chunk I have to work with so now its just a matter of chiseling.

[adamjohn32]

in on this... i remember your arms being pretty big, but they look unreal here. looking forward to following the journey.

[ErickStevens]

In.

[ScottishMark]

I rarely post on here nowadays but I like your posts and you as a poster. (As well as your physique!) Good luck with the prep man, I'll be dropping in. Condition looks good, definately not a 'chubby' off season.. Arms are nuts as always.

[Bnizzle163]

In for the ride!

[fltallpaul]

Hey I know you!

Looking forward to this prep, great starting point!

Tempted to post Cheeseburger picture just to aware everyone, lol.

[AustrianOakJr]

in on this... i remember your arms being pretty big, but they look unreal here. looking forward to following the journey.

Thanks!! IM still pretty much all but ignoring them when I train.....im hoping some of the meat on my biceps might navigate its way down to my legs.

In.

Ha! Glad to have you man! I need all the support I can round up going into this. Im excited but intimidated at the same time. Big steps to be taken in the next 6 months.

I rarely post on here nowadays but I like your posts and you as a poster. (As well as your physique!) Good luck with the prep man, I'll be dropping in. Condition looks good, definately not a 'chubby' off season.. Arms are nuts as always.

Well im honored to have one of your few posts in my log. Thanks for checking in on me....I really appreciate the support.

[anti-steroids]

So this post will mark the loose beginning of my prep. Yes, it kinda sucks starting a diet 3 days before thanksgiving and then going into the holidays. This is why I say it starts the "loose" beginning. I am planning for a few "free feeding" days in the next month but have set a moderate weight loss goal of coming down 4-5 lbs in the next 5-6 weeks. I am currently at 175-176 which is a little less than 15 over my depleted contest weight. Assuming I hit 171-172 by Christmas, that will leave me with about 16 weeks until the Tournament of Champions in Columbus, Ohio. If I havent reached an all-time best physique by then I may choose to wait until the Pro American in Mass, which is the early part of June. I am really hoping to come in pealed by April though. Once Christmas is over, it will be laser-like focus on my diet until I have reached something we have not yet seen from me. Im excited to be working with 3DMJ again this year as they had been a big help to me in winning two pro cards last season.

As always, guys......im always up for questions, critiques, criticisms and debate. Hit me up. Im here to make the sport grow so lets get some pro-sh!t done!!!

Heres a few shots showing my current state of fat-tastic conditioning. Im a bit bloated and over-carbed in these shots, but this is the worst of it for my 2011 off season. This is the chunk I have to work with so now its just a matter of chiseling.

1)Sean.. HUGE INSPIRATION! I cant count the number of times Ive read your prep journals
2)you kinda look like moby ..except with muscles(I DONT MEAN THAT IN A BAD WAY AND i hope you dont take it as such)
3)subbed

[AustrianOakJr]

In for the ride!

Billy, as always, a pleasure to have you along. Im gonna try hard to post some epic food porn this prep.....I always think of you when I make some kind of special concoction in the kitchen.

Hey I know you!

Looking forward to this prep, great starting point!

Tempted to post Cheeseburger picture just to aware everyone, lol.

Thanks Paul....my main goal this off season was not to get too fat. I know that its too short of a time from my last show to my pro debut. I tried to rehab my metabolism as best as possible while still straddling the fence of being a bit too lean to pull it off. Hopefully I hit as much of a sweet spot as possible.

I did a quick search and couldnt find the cheesburg shot....so if you have it, feel free. Its a classic in all of my logs.

[jadablitz4]

Soooo in!!!

[AustrianOakJr]

1)Sean.. HUGE INSPIRATION! I cant count the number of times Ive read your prep journals
2)you kinda look like moby ..except with muscles(I DONT MEAN THAT IN A BAD WAY AND i hope you dont take it as such)
3)subbed

Moby?? I didnt know I was THAT fat!!!





Sorry....I couldnt resist.

Thanks man. Thanks for the compliments. Even the moby one.....although I had to google his pic to compare.....I guess I can kinda see it. I hope my muscles make it to be as big as his music.

[AustrianOakJr]

Soooo in!!!

Justin! Whats up? Thanks for popping in.

[fltallpaul]

Thanks Paul....my main goal this off season was not to get too fat. I know that its too short of a time from my last show to my pro debut. I tried to rehab my metabolism as best as possible while still straddling the fence of being a bit too lean to pull it off. Hopefully I hit as much of a sweet spot as possible.

I did a quick search and couldn't find the cheeseburger shot....so if you have it, feel free. Its a classic in all of my logs.

Ask you you shall receive...

[jpfaherty]

lol love the cheeseburger pic.

In on dis!

[coloBB]

in on epic Pro Debut!

[andyboi]

hahaha @ cheeseburger shot.

Looking the goods already, can't wait for 6 months to swing by, sir! IN!

[CaseySmithBB]

In!!

[CaseySmithBB]

Outside of what they hook you up with at 3DMJ, is there anything different that you plan on doing this go-around as far as dieting and training are concerned?

[bigryan03]

So IN! Super cool guy and cant wait to see the debut. You gave some great advice when i prepped, although you probably dont remember it lol.

[Ryanmckd]

In on this! Wasn't it only a few weeks ago that you were posting about your metabolism not being 100% yet? Dieting will be that much harder STARTING with a slowed metabolism so hopefully you rehabbed it prior to beginning your contest prep.

[AustrianOakJr]

Ask you you shall receive...

Ha ha. Thanks, Paul....I can always count on you. Funny thing is that pic doesnt even represent my fattest. Ive got some doosies floating around.

lol love the cheeseburger pic.

In on dis!

in on epic Pro Debut!

hahaha @ cheeseburger shot.

Looking the goods already, can't wait for 6 months to swing by, sir! IN!

In!!

Thank you guys.....stoked to have you stopping in my thread. You dont know how motivating it is for me post here.

Outside of what they hook you up with at 3DMJ, is there anything different that you plan on doing this go-around as far as dieting and training are concerned?

Well, I have a few ideas floating around in my head. I plan on decreasing the volume of heavy deadlifting and squatting. I need to be smarter about my power training....when and where to implement it. I am also going to be eating a bit more "bro-like" this prep. Ive been doing a lot of interesting reading on nutrition and food quality. I am really going to be focusing on fruits and vegetables as staples in my diet. Dont get me wrong....."The Cake" will always have its spot in my diet (among other crap) but I plan on playing around with food choices a bit more. At this point, its an experiment....we'll see where it goes.

So IN! Super cool guy and cant wait to see the debut. You gave some great advice when i prepped, although you probably dont remember it lol.

Yea man! No problem at all...I truly enjoy helping out where i can because I had a lot of help from others when I first started.

In on this! Wasn't it only a few weeks ago that you were posting about your metabolism not being 100% yet? Dieting will be that much harder STARTING with a slowed metabolism so hopefully you rehabbed it prior to beginning your contest prep.

Well, i did make some progress in the metabolic department but I am still eating considerably less than I was last off season. But last off season I had over a full year of solid off season and got quite heavy. I know my calories will probably have to dip lower than they did to get in shape for the Herc. BUt I gotta do what I gotta do. Im ready and willing to go to where i need to go to get the job done.

....as Berto would say.....NO WHINING!

[The Solution]

Doing things on your own this year Sean or rolling back with 3DMJ?

In for another great seson, it wont be long before I am in prep as well (dieiting through my birthday) but it is what it is buddy.
Lets make this a successful year for both of us. Get on stage and BRING a better package than last year and continue your success.

Best Wishes.

[CaseySmithBB]

Well, I have a few ideas floating around in my head. I plan on decreasing the volume of heavy deadlifting and squatting. I need to be smarter about my power training....when and where to implement it. I am also going to be eating a bit more "bro-like" this prep. Ive been doing a lot of interesting reading on nutrition and food quality. I am really going to be focusing on fruits and vegetables as staples in my diet. Dont get me wrong....."The Cake" will always have its spot in my diet (among other crap) but I plan on playing around with food choices a bit more. At this point, its an experiment....we'll see where it goes.

Nice! I made a strong effort this last prep to include two servings of fruit per day, along with a serving of green veggies with every meal. I know that I was limiting myself quite a bit. I'm looking forward to trying to incorporate a LOT more fruit and veggies into my next prep.

Some of my best workouts during prep were when my pre-workout meal included a whole bowl of blueberries.

[Cytrainer913]

Hey Sean,
I see the prep has started and wish you the best and am trying to stay a bit tighter myself going between 155-160 and triyng to play with better foods and see who it all goes down!

best of luck buddy! You look great!

here's what I did trying to use that turf in the back room with crazy stuff back there all done in cicuit fashion:
now for this ridiculous circuit I went 2 X thru, she did 3
1. Burpees for 8
2. light power cleans for 10
3. 30" plyo box jumps for 10
4. then battling ropes for 15 sec alternating arms
5. Kettlebell swings w 2 arms for 10
6. push sled w 90 for 2 trips 140 feet total
7. 30 jump rope

[adamjohn32]

Nice! I made a strong effort this last prep to include two servings of fruit per day, along with a serving of green veggies with every meal. I know that I was limiting myself quite a bit. I'm looking forward to trying to incorporate a LOT more fruit and veggies into my next prep.

I've been looking to incorporate more veggies in my diet as well. Along with the "bro" green veggies, been having some spaghetti squash and butternut squash. Butternut squash with some cinnamon/Splenda is very good, about 10 carbs per 100g. And it tastes similar to sweet potatoes IMO.

[AustrianOakJr]

Doing things on your own this year Sean or rolling back with 3DMJ?

In for another great seson, it wont be long before I am in prep as well (dieiting through my birthday) but it is what it is buddy.
Lets make this a successful year for both of us. Get on stage and BRING a better package than last year and continue your success.

Best Wishes.

Hey Bob....yea man.....going with 3DMJ again. I think its really imperative to have a second eye on my prep. I know how to diet and my training regiment is pretty straight forward....but you know how we get at the end of prep. Its much easier to have someone else making decisions than to rely on our own foggy-headed brains.

Good luck with your prep. Ill have to stop in your thread and see how you are doing.

Nice! I made a strong effort this last prep to include two servings of fruit per day, along with a serving of green veggies with every meal. I know that I was limiting myself quite a bit. I'm looking forward to trying to incorporate a LOT more fruit and veggies into my next prep.

Some of my best workouts during prep were when my pre-workout meal included a whole bowl of blueberries.

I am actually looking into juicing a bit (fruits and veggies...not so much steroids...lol). Im not sure how I would count the calories/macros, but it looks like a great way to get a big micronutrient blast.

Hey Sean,
I see the prep has started and wish you the best and am trying to stay a bit tighter myself going between 155-160 and triyng to play with better foods and see who it all goes down!

best of luck buddy! You look great!

here's what I did trying to use that turf in the back room with crazy stuff back there all done in cicuit fashion:
now for this ridiculous circuit I went 2 X thru, she did 3
1. Burpees for 8
2. light power cleans for 10
3. 30" plyo box jumps for 10
4. then battling ropes for 15 sec alternating arms
5. Kettlebell swings w 2 arms for 10
6. push sled w 90 for 2 trips 140 feet total
7. 30 jump rope

Craig - im majorly jelly of your playground. How is the gym coming along? Business all started up and running? Im excited to see how everything goes for you with business AND prep. Good luck and keep checking in. Thanks for the encouragement!

I've been looking to incorporate more veggies in my diet as well. Along with the "bro" green veggies, been having some spaghetti squash and butternut squash. Butternut squash with some cinnamon/Splenda is very good, about 10 carbs per 100g. And it tastes similar to sweet potatoes IMO.

Ive been eating a lot of spaghetti squash....love it. Just bought some butternut too. Ive also been getting into kale, which tastes like ass but its supposed to be loaded with all kinds of good stuff. Avacados have been a new regular on the menu too. Ive been mixing it up with tons of veggies lately. Im actually enjoying it because it fills me up and its definitely helping in the energy department.

[AustrianOakJr]

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http://www.cabergolean.com/collectio...cts/ergo-blitz

[GHOSTN]

In!

Just wondering why you chose to compete again so soon?

[domingochavez]

In on this!

Respect for being a bodybuilder with a family, how do you find the wife and kids adapt to the lifestyle? They moan and groan when you mention the word prep? Or are you already eating much the same at family meal times anyways?

I have a 2 year old daughter and another due at the end of Feb next year, I imagine it's easier to train around the kids when they get older and don't need their nappies changed