Got to tighten things up!!!
After getting spanked at the NPC Master’s Nationals and looking at the photos, it’s clear that I wasn’t in nearly the condition needed to be competitive. It’s not due to a lack of training, cardio, or faithfulness to diet, but more likely a faulty mental approach and not realizing exactly where my diet was. As a competitor it is so tempting to want to believe that your lean body mass must be heavier after an entire year of hard training, and I fell into that trap instead of being objective in scrutinizing my condition. Then when I sat down and really evaluated the macros and calories in my diet, I realized they were way too high.
So yesterday I sat down and came up with a new diet, one without shortcuts like oatmeal bars, and feel comfortable with the plan. I have seven weeks left until the Team Universe so that leaves me with plenty of time to see how things go during the next two or three weeks, and then I can make adjustments from there if I need to. I have the feeling that to get into the condition that I need to, I’ll probably end up coming in as a light-heavyweight. I have never achieved that "paper-thin skin" look, and that is my goal this year!
July 22, 2008 at 5:15 am
Forgive me for the dumbness, yes this is my real hair color…but what are you trying to tighten up? Your body is freakin’ crazy awesome good tight. I spent some time, probably too much, looking at your pics. I think the judges were blind. But I am all down for self improvement so good luck to you (not that you need it)!
July 23, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Hey Tim,
I hope you get this. I don’t have your email address, so am trying it this way.
My brother, John, sent me your URL with the comment, "Can this be our ‘Littie Tim’?"
What I especially like is your self confidence which shines through your smile.
Nice going. Keep in touch.
Dad