Oletimer’s BodyBlog

Nothing to say, tomorrow’s the day.

The work has been done, time to have fun.

Fri. the 11th begins the 14 day countdown to the Indy show on the 26th. The first 10 days I’ll spend on the beach in FL, hopefully getting some sun, never know about FL weather this time of year, doing a lot of beach type cardio, swimming, running, etc.

I’ll diet down to high protein 200g/day, low carbs, <50g./day, and +/- 40g. fat. Around 1400-1500cal/day. Hopefully I’ll be 98% of contest shape 4-5 days before show time. The remaining days I’ll attempt to dial in the water retention or depletion I need for a defined albeit solid look.

I’ll also be spending 1-2 hours a day perfecting my posing routine and mandatory mechanics. I might miss the optimum physique look from lack of experience and other unforseen physiological problems, but there would be no excuse for not properly executing the presentation necessary to present myself in the best way possible.

Nothing mind boggling about this blog; just something I was thinking about and thought I would share with someone(s) who might perchance be remotely interested.

I just received word that for my contest the 26th, I am the only Grandmaster 60+ entry, so I’ll be placed in the Masters 40+ division. That’s really ok by me. I would rather compete and get my butt kicked by better contestants than win in a division that I only won because I "outlived" everyone else and received a "participation award"…lol

I will also be "crossing over" into the Novice division. My butt will be so sore from the kicking…lol..Seriously, it should be an event to remember.

Thanks to all my bb cyber friends for your encouragement and kind words. They are most sincerely appreciated.

In three weeks I will step onto a high school auditorium stage for a first ever appearance in a bodybuilding competition. Three years ago I watched a show in Indy and made it my goal to work to see if I could shed 40 lbs, I was 215 then, and get in acceptable 62 year old shape. The first year went by and I said, no way. The second year went by and I still had appropriate reservations not to compete. Now ending the third year, I will anxiously give it a go. I ain’t gettin any younger..lol..

It’s been a sometimes painful, tearful, discouraging, this was a stupid idea journey. But has also been a journey of learning about myself and my potential to regain some semblance of fitness I once had years ago.

I’m almost sorry it’s coming to an end; at least this journey anyway. Soon all the anxieties and excitement will be over when the show closes. "That was it?" I’ll probably ask myself. Like a kid anticipating Christmas morning, it seems to take forever to arrive, and ends so quickly and finally. Nothing but a floor full of wrapping paper and disappointing gifts. I guess I’ll find out.

Of course I’m reaping the benefits of a new found physique, clean lifestyle, and new friends here on BB.com. My wife even thinks I’m sexy again..lol. And a few of my also out-of -shape baby boomers are beginning to start some fitness programs of their own. Maybe these are the true rewards. Of course they are! The coming contest is just a blip on the map of the ultimate journey through life. The journey doesn’t end in Indy in three weeks. It’s just a brief stop over. Another site to see and be remembered before life as I know it now ends.

If you actually read this through and understand what I said, write me and explain it to me…I’m not exactly sure…lol.. I started with one writing thought and then became existentially distracted  and wound up totally lost in thought…The waning mind of a 62 year old..rotflmao!!!