Oletimer’s BodyBlog

I’ve decided to compete in my first bodybuilding contest at the end of May. IF; (1) I can get down to around 5% BF. Gotta be ripped, right? (2) I like what I see, if I actually get down to the BF goal. Gotta have confidence in the product I’m presenting, right? (3) If my grandson’s baseball team is not playing in the sectional finals that day. Family comes first, right?

If nothing else, I will know if I am capable of getting into some respectable contest shape. That in itself would be a first line victory, right?

I was doing a total body circuit training workout last nite and was just about finished when my 18 y.o. grandson showed up to workout. So, of course grandpa had to do another circuit of exercises. Can’t let him think I was a "wus’. So, to make a long story short (oops too late..lol) the extra circuit turned a mediocre workout into a great one. I always work harder when there is someone else working out as well. Has anyone else experienced that same scenario?

I witnessed my first power lifting meet Saturday. Those guys moved some serious weight! I could get into that competition, except I believe I have reached my genetic potential for moving weight. The "little guys" warmed up with my best lifts! The big guys used more weight than I have in my home gym..lol.. I’ll just continue to be a good audience as I have been with bodybuilding. All sports need dedicated fans..

I get a "kick’ out of some of the women who just continue to  display "boob" shots. I figure it is probably all they have going for them so, I just enjoy the eye candy and go on.  Unless I’m mistaken, breasts are either genetically  given or  surgically  implanted.  No work is required to develop them.  I much more appreciate the women who display an entire package of fitness development from their dedication and hard work. But, alas, the world is full of "boobs".

I do look forward to the one day of the week I break from the regime of strict diet. I don’t just "cheat", I totally "pig out"! Example: Yesterday morning I weighed in at 178. Yesterday evening I was 185! By tomorrow morning I will be back at 178-79. The body just eliminates a one day feast, I have found. Gotta love those cheat days!

Does anyone have any knowledge of the effects of taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and bodybuilding? I take 500 mg Naproxen for arthritis.