ripped6th’s BodyBlog

It’s Sunday night, i’m waiting to get my final cut of music, and I’ve started carb depleting.  This Saturday is show day.  I can’t wait.  I’ve done pretty much everything I could have so far, and I feel good about the week coming up.  I’m hoping for great results in my division, and maybe even a good nod in the overall:)

2 weeks from now, I’ll be up on stage…it’s not the stage i was hoping for but, i’m going to have a great time, and i’m going to feel great about the way i look.  I’m leaner than i’ve ever been, and i’m still hoping i’ll lose a few more pounds.

Grrrr!!!!  I had to pull out of Jr. Nationals due to $$$$…that really stinks.  It’s getting so expensive to travel with the family.  I’m settling for a show in Gadsden, Al.  I did the show last year and had a great time, so i’m looking forward to it, but it’s not the same.  My wife Said just make plans for the Nationals in Dallas, and we can drop the kids at her parents house on the way:)  I smiled and said oky doky.

WooHoo!!!!2nd place, and the judges said "I needed to be leaner."  Awesome news…i’m on track for the Jr. Nationals in June:)

It’s Wednesday night, i’ve got my first coat of protan on, and my warm up show is on Saturday.  I can’t wait to see what’s changed from last year, and to hear what i need to work on, outside of getting leaner.  I know i’m not lean enough, but then again i’m still 5 weeks out from the show I’m really looking forward to…Jr. Nationals.

2 weeks until the Eastern Seabord(this is my warm up), and 6 weeks until the NPC Jr. Nationals (I want to go top 5).  When looking at pics from last year this time, I look like i’ve added some size, but i don’t think i’ll really know until both of the contests are here and i can see when my color is right.  I have to ask my wife if she can see a difference.

I’m 9 weeks out from the junior nationals, and 4 weeks out from the Eastern Seabord, and I have to go out of town.  Out of my comfort zone, out of the daily grind.  I need to pack more stuff than i can imagine, and try and squeeze my workouts in.  At this point i feel like 1 week missed, could ruin my outcome.