Post Op. Contest

I manage an office of ten and it seems like every other day they bring in cookies, throw a party or having something to celebrate the wonders of crap food. During this time, most of them are complaining about adding on extra weight and can’t figure out their starvation isn’t going to work. So it appears that no matter how many times I attempt to explain (In a non-blunt fashion) it doesn’t sink in. It’s a little frustrating, but that’s life I guess. It took several month, but they no longer offer me food and during my birthday they didn’t bring a cake or snacks, the office got to enjoy my birthday bannana.

Most complications from family arise when they don’t understand what you’re trying to accomplish. The sport of bodybuilding itself is on the fringes on main stream culture and is often viewed as selfish and odd. I find that couples who knew about the others involvement prior to getting together are more likely to find support in the other spouse. Those who get into the sport after meeting/marriage etc… have more difficulties, due to the strict and sometimes selfish nature of the sport. I’m fortunate to have an understanding wife, who knew about my particpation before we got together. She also likes the outcome and not being the typical "late 20’s male with a beer gut".

For those that are getting into the sport, it’s important to communicate what’s at stake and sacrifices that may be made. Dieting, training and contest prep can place a lot of stress on a relationship.

I’m shooting for a contest on the 8th of Nov. This gives me a little more then 12 weeks to be prepared.  I’m currently shifting my diet on a three day rotation, with either 300,200, 100 g of carbs and average about 290 grams of protein daily.

My original goal was a contest on the 13th of september, but the end result would have been to much muscle lost. I’m doing an updated picture session on Friday to compare the progress.

I’m shooting for a contest on the 8th of Nov. This gives me a little more then 12 weeks to be prepared.  I’m currently shifting my diet on a three day rotation, with either 300,200, 100 g of carbs and average about 290 grams of protein daily.

My original goal was a contest on the 13th of september, but the end result would have been to much muscle lost. I’m doing an updated picture session on Friday to compare the progress.