15 months - slow progress

[tbody66]

Just started a new diet and began tanning, trying to see if I can get lean enough to consider competing in a bodybuilding contest next year. I'll be 40 years old this summer and am considering it, if I think I can get my bodyfat under control, I'll be in the Masters category, right? I've been in Iraq for awhile, injured my back and so I haven't made as much progress as I'd like, but really needing some help with what to work on hardest. I changed my program two weeks ago centered around legs, because I know they are lacking. I was on a bulking cycle and working around chest for the last three months for a new max. 5' 6", stay around 190#, bench currently 375# for 1rm. I'm trying to lose 10 lbs of fat without losing any muscle or strength over a 60 day trial period. Two of the pics, me in the dark blue shorts, are from December of 2004, the other three were taken March 10th, 2006. Okay, critique away!

[diponyou]

def lookin way better.

keep up the good work.

have you done any cycles before???

what were you doing in iraq

[WHOADY4SHOADY]

Looking great man, keep up the good work.

[goalseeker]

good work bro

[IBdmfkr]

Dedication goes a long way. Great job.

[tbody66]

my first cycle was a year and a half ago, deca only 350mg/wk X 10 weeks,

two cycles since, one sust 250 and deca for ten weeks and one andropen 275and deca for eight weeks,

taking clomid and nolva for pct and clen with the diet change for fat burning

I was a personal trainer in a gym for special forces units in Iraq.

[Njectable]

nice progress

[EcToMoRpHiAn]

my first cycle was a year and a half ago, deca only 350mg/wk X 10 weeks,

two cycles since, one sust 250 and deca for ten weeks and one andropen 275and deca for eight weeks,

taking clomid and nolva for pct and clen with the diet change for fat burning

I was a personal trainer in a gym for special forces units in Iraq.

That is a sick job to have.

[Jantzen4k]

great progress bro!

[tbody66]

Thanks all, but would like some input on what to focus on if I want to compete. Like I said, if I can stand the cutting phase I'd like to shoot to participate in a show in about a year, I'll be forty years old then, what do you think? Oh, and guess the bodyfat I'm thinking around 18% all of the electonic devices show me at 26+ % when I put in my height, weight and age.

[IBdmfkr]

I would suggest just more overall mass and development. Stick to compound movements (squats, deads, military press, bench, heavy rows etc..) Legs are lagging a bit, delts need more cap, Can't see your back. Great shape and great body change. i think you could get on stage novice-class in the next year with hardwork, dedication and consistency.

Mainly lacking overall develpment and muscle maturity that comes with time. Deff. could go on stage novice, but no guarantee you will win or place.

[tbody66]

some more pics taken the same day to help you critique...Be Honest!

[BlueAndromeda73]

Awesome job man that hard work really paid off :thumbsup: Keep it up!

[tbody66]

Thanks, Blue!

[ultimo]

you look great bro...keep it up..

whats the diet and cardio like? you still trying to lean up or add some LBM?

[stunt954]

Well Proportioned my friend ... Keep tanning and goodluck !!!

[tbody66]

Still trying to cut without losing any muscle, getting frustrated because I've been sick with a cold that just keeps hanging on and my strength is dropping some. I'm down to 184# and the machine at my gym showed me at 19.5% bf this morning, I'm scheduled to have it checked with calipers later this week. Cardio is jumping rope for one minute/resting for one minute for five rounds every morning before my first meal, that's it. My diet is as follows:

8:00 am 2 packets oatmeal/8 oz skim milk/2 pieces whole grain toast-dry/4 whole eggs
11:00 am 1 packet ramen noodles with 1/2 can of water packed tuna added
01:00 pm one ham or turkey sandwhich on wholegrain bread with one slice of american cheese and lowfat mayo/1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese/8 oz skim milk
05:00 pm 1 packet ramen noodles with 1/2 can of water packed tuna added
08:00 pm protein drink-post workout

[mwolffey]

good progress bro. keep up the good work and good luck on the possible competition

[xeclipsex]

I would say get some more over all development. Legs need some more size and some more width to your lats but very good gains so far

[tbody66]

working on the legs, twice a week right now, thanks for the input