Contest Countdown

Squatty · 15-10-2006, 01:15 PM

Chuffing heck. I've been keeping a wallchart at home, counting down the days to the NABBA south east and noticed this morning that there are 187 days to go. When it was in the 200s it seemed like ages away, but this doesn't sound very long at all

Question is: at this point, what condition would I be expected to be in. What should I be focusing on and what can I put on the back burner till nearer the time?

I've got a plan with my coach but it would be great to get other people's experience and opinions.

Cheers

Ali M · 15-10-2006, 03:11 PM

It would help us all to see a good frontal picture of you mate, pref with your pants on.

Nick500 · 15-10-2006, 03:33 PM

yeah post up some pics matey

Squatty · 15-10-2006, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali M

It would help us all to see a good frontal picture of you mate, pref with your pants on.

It scares the crap out of me posting photos but I will.

My idea was to do a Dorian and disappear into my bunker for 11 months, only to emerge to show the world at my best. Roughly translated, that means, I think I look way off right now and am too embarrassed to put pics up.

Tonight, I'll do a full shave and take my camera to the gym tomorrow.

**Bodyworks** · 15-10-2006, 06:01 PM

Well squatty,
I'd say you wanna be at your biggest right now. My tip would be to enjoy your food as much as possible right now, cos you'll miss it when it's gone. Don't start cutting things out and cleaning up your diet, just start dieting when planned. I've always kept a journal of every diet i've done, including a photo every two weeeks. it helps you in future having something to refer back to and seeing what mistakes were made and where.
And most importantly of all, when you get close to contest shape, you're ripped and full, post some pics of you training in the t-shirt i sent you

**LeeB** · 15-10-2006, 07:09 PM

dont worry what you look like now.. it will just **** your head up.. this is your first show... everyone looks different at the start of their diet... whats important is how you look on show day.... the more shows you do.. THEN you will know how your meant to look at the start of a diet!

youve got someone helping you who knows your body and knows how you shoudl change and will advise you on this... let others give you their opinion.. but dont make the mistake of listening to too many people... lots of people make this mistake when they are inexperienced!

its a learning curve your at the bottom of... but you have a guide there with you... let him do his job and it will all come together.... stray from the path he chooses and you may look good/great/sh*t... either way youll either not understand why or not be able to reproduce that same outcome inthe future!

Squatty · 16-10-2006, 04:35 PM

Bodyworks - thanks mate. Will do the diary, good idea. T shirt has already attracted good comments.

Lee - It's not the first time you've said that to me. One of these days, it'll sink in cos I know you're right. Thanks mate

15-10-2006, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	Contest Countdown Chuffing heck. I've been keeping a wallchart at home, counting down the days to the NABBA south east and noticed this morning that there are 187 days to go. When it was in the 200s it seemed like ages away, but this doesn't sound very long at all Question is: at this point, what condition would I be expected to be in. What should I be focusing on and what can I put on the back burner till nearer the time? I've got a plan with my coach but it would be great to get other people's experience and opinions. Cheers

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Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,232 Rep Power:	yeah post up some pics matey ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

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LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,855 Rep Power:	dont worry what you look like now.. it will just **** your head up.. this is your first show... everyone looks different at the start of their diet... whats important is how you look on show day.... the more shows you do.. THEN you will know how your meant to look at the start of a diet! youve got someone helping you who knows your body and knows how you shoudl change and will advise you on this... let others give you their opinion.. but dont make the mistake of listening to too many people... lots of people make this mistake when they are inexperienced! its a learning curve your at the bottom of... but you have a guide there with you... let him do his job and it will all come together.... stray from the path he chooses and you may look good/great/sht... either way youll either not understand why or not be able to reproduce that same outcome inthe future! ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself*! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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15-10-2006, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ali M Banned Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 877 Rep Power:	It would help us all to see a good frontal picture of you mate, pref with your pants on.

15-10-2006, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bodyworks Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 963 Rep Power:	Well squatty, I'd say you wanna be at your biggest right now. My tip would be to enjoy your food as much as possible right now, cos you'll miss it when it's gone. Don't start cutting things out and cleaning up your diet, just start dieting when planned. I've always kept a journal of every diet i've done, including a photo every two weeeks. it helps you in future having something to refer back to and seeing what mistakes were made and where. And most importantly of all, when you get close to contest shape, you're ripped and full, post some pics of you training in the t-shirt i sent you

16-10-2006, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	Bodyworks - thanks mate. Will do the diary, good idea. T shirt has already attracted good comments. Lee - It's not the first time you've said that to me. One of these days, it'll sink in cos I know you're right. Thanks mate