1 1/2 weeks out

**Iron freak** · 06-03-2007, 05:44 PM

what you guys think.should I do cardio tell day before show or stop soner.I was thinking of carb loading starting wed.show is on sat.going to take new pics mon.

**Grudge Keeper** · 06-03-2007, 05:58 PM

when do you plan to cut water?I would stop cardio the day before you begin carb loading or cutting water which ever comes first.

**PROTEINSHAKE** · 06-03-2007, 06:46 PM

agreed, rest will benefit you & your legs more than one extra cardio session. if at all, low impact only.

**sorel_C** · 06-03-2007, 06:48 PM

Sh*t bro, youve made great progress through out your prep!

**Iron freak** · 06-03-2007, 08:34 PM

plan on cutting water fri at noon.what you guys think about that.I agree with the stoping cardio day starting carb loading.

**Iron freak** · 06-03-2007, 10:18 PM

what is the best thing to help get the water off.last year I used lasics.they were alittle strong and I had a prob with cramping.

**thetank** · 06-04-2007, 03:28 AM

you look awesome man...nice back. good luck with your show!!

**PROTEINSHAKE** · 06-04-2007, 05:59 AM

IRON- ygpm buddy

**Grudge Keeper** · 06-04-2007, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by Iron freak

what is the best thing to help get the water off.last year I used lasics.they were alittle strong and I had a prob with cramping.

I prefer bumex much milder then lasix but still works well,I cut water thuesday @8:30pm and take 1mg bumex friday at 4pm ,10pm, and maybe one more saturday morning d-pending on how well i dried out.

**Iron freak** · 06-04-2007, 11:44 PM

when do you guys stop tanning.

**Grudge Keeper** · 06-05-2007, 06:36 AM

on the wendsday before the show.

**Iron freak** · 06-05-2007, 06:49 AM

thanks.tanned last night and did half upper body workout going to finish tonight.did legs sun.I dont know if im nervous or not can't think stait enough.

**whiteshark_761** · 06-05-2007, 08:17 AM

Your look is outstanding, Iron. Best of luck to you in the show!

**PROTEINSHAKE** · 06-05-2007, 08:39 AM

IRON, did you get my pm bro?

**Iron freak** · 06-05-2007, 10:15 AM

thanks for the help guys .going to do last cardio today.walk a few miles.going to tan tonight and finish last workout.start cab loading wed afternoon.is there anything over the counter I can get to help shred the water.

**PROTEINSHAKE** · 06-05-2007, 10:52 AM

i used taraxatone last go...didnt do much..gada take 8caps IMO.. i took 6.
if you can find it--get dandelion root & shrink wrap.. the dand root shoulda been started monday though..

**Iron freak** · 06-06-2007, 07:54 PM

just got finished doing my rotine.not bad.went to a trainer today to get a little advice on last three days.he said I was holding a little water and to start carb loading thur night.white rice and dry granola.little bit of water pill thur night.carbs every three hours.dry carbs.30 min later 3 oz water.lower protien a little.cut water out fri afternoon.dry carb meal sat morning.he is going to look at me at weight in to reassess.

**PROTEINSHAKE** · 06-06-2007, 08:03 PM

good luck bro!!! when/ where is the contest?

**Iron freak** · 06-06-2007, 09:42 PM

tulsa,ok.this sat npc,thanks.weight in at 208 tonight.

**H20Crazy** · 06-06-2007, 10:07 PM

Best of luck to you bro...looking good...can't wait to see the final pics before ur show.

**getpaid** · 06-06-2007, 10:33 PM

Where at in Tulsa?

**Iron freak** · 06-07-2007, 04:02 PM

71 mingo union performing art center starts 900

**Grudge Keeper** · 06-07-2007, 08:16 PM

Best of luck try to get some pics to post.

**Iron freak** · 06-08-2007, 01:26 PM

getting ready for show sorry no pics no time.starting to drop water.coming together nice thanks guys.

**spound** · 06-08-2007, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Iron freak

plan on cutting water fri at noon.what you guys think about that.I agree with the stoping cardio day starting carb loading.

Cutting water at noon is WAYYYYY too early...I don't care what protocol you were on prior to that.

**getpaid** · 06-08-2007, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by spound

Cutting water at noon is WAYYYYY too early...I don't care what protocol you were on prior to that.

When are you supposed to start cutting water? Just curious..

**xraymind** · 06-09-2007, 08:07 AM

Look great, best of luck

**getpaid** · 06-09-2007, 12:56 PM

bump

**Grudge Keeper** · 06-09-2007, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by spound

Cutting water at noon is WAYYYYY too early...I don't care what protocol you were on prior to that.

when do you suggest to cut water I cut mine thursday night around 9pm granted i drink about 20 ounces between then and the show and I still feel like I'm holding to much water for pre judging as I come in even drier at night,just interested on your approach.

**IBdmfkr** · 06-09-2007, 05:48 PM

I cut mine friday at noon as well. I drank 8-12oz before noon and half a gallon on Thurs.

***ends on a lot of things though (diuretics/diet/sodium intake etc)

**getpaid** · 06-10-2007, 11:18 PM

So how did the show turn out?

**skr0w** · 06-11-2007, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Iron freak

what you guys think.should I do cardio tell day before show or stop soner.I was thinking of carb loading starting wed.show is on sat.going to take new pics mon.

I stop cardio ten days out, I got this from cris aceto's bb. book hope this can help in the future, good luck

**Iron freak** · 06-12-2007, 05:16 AM

well fourth place is how I come out ,out of twenty.will post pic up today .learned alot about my body this time.back to the drawling board for next year.come in 13 pounds heavier this year.

**getpaid** · 06-13-2007, 08:48 PM

Congrats on the finish!!!

Bump for pics...

**Iron freak** · 06-15-2007, 11:07 AM

these were took after prejudging,they wouuld not alow pics to be took in show

**Dangerdan** · 06-16-2007, 07:01 AM

Looking good freak. Great lats; chest looks nice and full and your posing looks great as well. I would say the possible area for improvement would be legs; a few more cuts in there and that first place trophy is yours.

**Dangerdan** · 06-16-2007, 07:06 AM

Again, congratulations and you look great.

**Bossman** · 07-23-2007, 05:52 PM

You certainly look lean enough. I know i need to stop my cardio at least 10 days before the show to let my legs dry out. I bet you're not storing fat there, but water. If you can afford the lack of cardio a week or more before the show, dont do it.