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I am in the current issue of MD for my last competition, the Jr USA. They said a few words about me and printed a pic from the show. I hope this means I’m getting noticed more on the national scene The article is on pg 72.

Well I weighed in on Friday at 150, about where I thought I would end up. The prejudging is over now. I feel good about the feedback I got from my wife, trainer, and several friends in the audience. Lets see how the night show goes. I’m just ready to eat ;-P

I haven’t really kept much of a blog for this upcoming contest. I’ve been busy getting into what will be for me my best condition to date. Haven’t had time to take pics or post on the boards, but I will have plenty after the show. I’ve been training with IFBB pro Jonathan Rowe and have added a good 7-10 pounds of muscle. Wish me well as I head to Charleston on tomorrow. Hope to see some of you there.

I got back from New York on Sunday evening after competing. I met some great competitors. My goal of achieving a new level of conditioning was met, but I didn’t place in the top 5. I got 7th place in my class. Well its back to the gym to get ready for my upcoming competition this weekend in Atlanta. I’ll be doing the SNBF Southern Open. I plan to be a bit sharper and fuller than last week. This extra week has done me some good. After this show its back to the drawing board for next year. I am analyzing my pictures to come up with a plan of attack for the upcoming competitive season.

Well, I’m here in the NYC. Its show day. Just carbing up and relaxing. I weighed in at 147. Not sure where my weight will end up tonight. Definitely tighter and more striated than I’ve been before. Hopfully my body will fill out just right by prejudging tonight. Its tough getting the timing down on two day shows because the prejudging for the men is at night and the chance for spilling over and not looking your best is higher. We’ll see. Wish me luck.

Its a little over two weeks to go and I’m pretty much where I need to be. If I can just get past the cravings I’ll be ok:-) Not sure where my weight is going to end up once I cut water and carb up. Its looking like bantam or light weight. We’ll see. I haven’t done the Team Universe before so this will be an interesting experience. I’m looking forward to it.

The ATL is coming to do some damage in the NYC. My contest prep is coming along really well despite a pinched nerve and some rotator cuff issues. I’m a little ahead of schedule with m dieting. I’m already down to 158 from 173 with 8 weeks to go. I have the help of IFBB Pro and 2005 NPC Nationals Heavyweight champ Jonathan Rowe for my nutrition so I will come in positively shredded. I usually do my own diet but this will help to aleviate some of the mental stress that comes along with dialing it in because I know all I have to do is do the things he suggests and don’t have to worry about all the details.

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