I cant believe I’m going to wear those in front of people!
Ok friends… I have made a huge descision. Im going to compete in my first contest ever. Im 32 and something inside me says this is the right time. So Im going to listen. Im already nervous. The contest is in October 2008 so I have 7 months to get make act together. Like I said this is my first contest so I was hoping I could rely on my fellow Bodybuilders for some help. I have so many questions.. I feel like a complete dumbass.
Novice or open.. which would be better for my first run. I want to take the first four months and try to put at least 5lbs if not more clean weight. I would like to keep my BF% at 8 durring this phase. I think it will be easier for me to drop to 4-5% durring my cutting phase which I will start 3 months out. My daily nutrition numbers right now are total Calories: 1784.. Fat: 50… Carbs: 200… Proien: 230. My last weight was 176lbs.
Any insight would be greatly appreciate.. I feel knowledge is the key. the more I know the better chance I give myself. Thank you to all.
April 2, 2008 at 10:34 am
Hey!! Congrats on listening to your inner voice! I too am approaching my first contest. I’m 5wks out and have just started carb depleting cycles. To gain more muscle, i would recommend upping your calories to about 2800-3000. it sounds like a lot, but you need them. Dont be afraid of carbs, they are friends for now- just watch out for starchy ones later in the day. Eat lots and eat often. Go super hard and super heavy on weights. save all of your cardio for the cutting phase, just use it as a warm up and cool down. what kind of supplements are you using? i hope to hear from you soon. let me know.