5.5 weeks out - Am i on track ?

[avion1971]

Hello all,

Its your friend from Iraq. Im 5.5 weeks out from first show and 7.5 weeks out from second. I feel like im on track ! Let me know what you guys think.... hand held body fat thingy says 11.1.... I dont think so....

180
5'7"
35 years old
NO TAN - still in Iraq

special thanks to Narkissos and Getnjakked... you guys are AWESOME !

Avion

[*Narkissos*]

You're coming into your own.

The pics aren't the best admittedly.

The loose skin (and some water/fat) on your lower stomach and lower back still concern me.. So do your hams and glutes.

...but i think you can make it.

You've got a PM coming.

-N

[Mighty Joe]

Looks like you got some good solid muscle on your frame bro!
Nice work and you look like you're on track to me.

Is this a novice event?? If so I like your chances!

PS: Give 'em hell over there bro!

MJ

[solarisdude45]

Good luck with your upcoming event. And thanks for serving our country. You are a winner and a 1st place champion, whether the judges think so or not.

Be careful and take care.

[PROTEINSHAKE]

AVION- keep poundin brother.....you have a pm coming as well..

thanks for the props... you have been awesome as well....

[Lexed]

ya the lower abs are a bit loose

[avion1971]

Gentlemen,

Thanks for the critique. Yes, i agree that the skin is loose and the lower abs have some fat - water.... I contribute this to being lazy as a teen and young man. I seem to collect fat in that area. Never had issues with love handles though. I will send more pics of my hams and glutes Narkissos. As much as the negative critiquing frustrates me, I NEED TO HEAR IT.

So, what should i do here ? My diet and cardio are solid. Should i hit more lower abdominal exercises to burn more fat in those areas.

This is my second year to compete. Novice middleweight ! Thanks to those who appreciate my service to our Country... It is my destinct pleasure as always...

Avi

[*Narkissos*]

^^YGPM Avion.

We'll bring you in shredded.

-N

[*Narkissos*]

Thanks for the critique. Yes, i agree that the skin is loose and the lower abs have some fat - water.... I contribute this to being lazy as a teen and young man. I seem to collect fat in that area.


Avi

I noticed.

What worries me is the condition of the skin.

As hard as you get this comp.. i still worry that the loose skin will detract from your overall appearance.

A natural tan; proper dehydration (sodium/water/potatssium manipulation); and a layer of jan tana plus posing oil, will improve the appearance a lot.

My advice would pertain to your next offseason.

Don't bulk up again.

Your skin's elasticity is shot.

[avion1971]

Nark,

thanks for the pm and critique... we can discuss next offseason plan later... i am interested to hear more about your comment about my skins elasticity being shot...

in regards to Jan Tana... i used pro tan last year and it worked well. is Jan Tana the same type product ? I am up to trying it... do you favor this brand over pro tan ? if so, curious as to why ?

you have me worried about my stomach MAN.... had the same problem last year and it came together the last 4 weeks... take a look...

also, i took some better pics of my hams and a side tricep shot... let me have it Nark... you never answered about doing more lower ab work.. will this help ?

take care buddy,

Avi

[chest6]

IMO, lower ab work won't do much.

You seem to have the same problem I have...holding water/fat easier in your lower abs. Even as I get leaner I still have this problem, always have.

[Serotonin]

Quads caught my attention first!, look awesome bro. Should include an entire leg shot down to the foot. Good luck!

[avion1971]

thanks for the input guys.. i will send those quad pics soon... Nark, if you have time, please answer the questions i mentioned in the above post...

take care,

AVI

less than 20 days I will be leaving IRAQ.... CANT WAIT !!!!!

[Serotonin]

Glad you're coming home man. Senate voted to uphold legislation that orders troops out of Iraq next year. Woo!

[*Narkissos*]

^YGPM avi

[avion1971]

Are you serious about getting troops home next year ? This is huge man. Im surprised that we have not heard this yet... Im stoked...

Thanks for the PM Nark and Getnjakked, you guys are GREAT...

cant wait to get home...

Avi

[avion1971]

Seratonin,

I might have read your message wrong. UPHOLD legislation, meaning over ruled getting troops home soon

[jbarkley]

Really a huge change from your last set of pics, best of luck on your show....and again, what you're accomplishing, particularly being in Iraq is incredible. Keep on bro!

Livestrong!

[avion1971]

Those are kinds words J... I am glad you see progress. When you look at yourself everyday, it is hard to see the differance. I am deff leaning down. Working on that tan too. I laid out behind my trailer for 2 hours yesterday. Hard to get away with that here, but all the guys know im preparing for a contest.

less then 20 days and counting

Avi

[*Narkissos*]

^^I told you to get sun C.. but don't overdo it.

Sunburn would put you back weeks in your prep.

So go at 10-15 minute intervals.

Or if you stay out for an hour remember to rotate frequently, and use sunblock generously.

I use a tanning oil with sunblock added.

If you can't get that, mix baby oil with your sunblock of choice.

That way you get the tan slowly.. and evenly.

Holla.

-N

[avion1971]

Hey man,

I am getting sun as much as i can.... The sun here in Iraq is strong... i rotate every 15 - 20 minutes for only an hour .... Remember Nark, Im in Iraq and fighting in a war zone... I have to lay in betweeen tents so no one sees me... Im really not allowed to tan... I will have three weeks to get in a sunbed or in the sun when i get home... Dream tan and Jan Tana should get me thru...

Avi

ps.... i will send some pics this week...i just shy of 4 weeks out

[PROTEINSHAKE]

YGPM brother..........

[MFT81]

yeah nark, he gets sun between mortar rounds, lay off the guy.....j/k

hey avion, ill be rooting for ya bro, like i said before if i get a chance ill be sure to say hi at MM in May!

be safe bro !!!!!!!!

[avion1971]

thanks for the support bro... shoot me a pm and i will make sure i get to meet you at the show... HOLLA for me...will you be there for pre judging and the finals ?

check out my site if you want to learn more...

Avi

EAT...
Sleep...
Train!!!

www.nwapersonaltrainer.com

[solarisdude45]

Cool looking webiste...nice family.

[solarisdude45]

sorry...website

[MFT81]

YGPM Avion,