Tim Martin’s BodyBlog

My original goal was to get down to 198 lbs., but that’s not going to happen.  I’m still keeping that option open for the Team Universe, because that weigh-in is Thursday with prejudging on Friday.  That gives a whole day to fill out after starving/depleting water - something I don’t do anymore because it just makes you look flat.  Right now (Thursday night) my weight is 208, so losing 10 pounds tomorrow just isn’t happening.  
On the positive, I’ve NEVER been this hard at this weight, so I think I’ll still be competive in the heavies.  A local friend who owns a nutrition store will be in my class for the next two shows.  This guy’s a monster, about 5′7" and will squeek in at 225 lbs..  It will depend on what the judges go for, but I’m keeping focussed on bringing my best package irrelevent of who I’ll be standing next to.

Finally set up this BodySpace page, this stuff is motivating!  I’m currently one week out from my next show, the NPC Bev Francis Atlantic States.  I’m excited to do this because as wierd as this sounds, I actually kind of prefer doing non-tested shows (I’m lifetime natural).  You just show up and compete, no drug testing appointments to make - and pay for!  I’m at sort of an awkward weight right now, averaging about 207 lbs. this week.  My original goal was to compete as a lightheavyweight (198), and though I still plan on trying to make weight, I won’t do anything stupid at the expense of ruining my presentation for that day.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.  Thanks.