Narkissos.. 2006 Contest revisited...

[*Narkissos*]

Ok guys... I know y'all've been waiting for this thread. I've got some really close friends here so i'll try not spare a detail.

Where do i start?

Feb 2006: 212 lbs.. end of offseason. Decided on the Nationals here and my contest of choice.. Started prep. Based on the muscle gained.. and the changes to my physique i estimated that i'd be ripped at 180 lbs.. Then i'd carb-deplete prior to the weigh-in and make my class at the upper limit.

The reality...

August 16th-19th 2006: 174 lbs.. Hard and getting harder. Got to the weigh-in... carb depleted (not on purpose)... the dial stopped at 167 lbs. I could not believe it. I was the lightest man in my class.. and i didn't have much time to fill out... Upped my potassium.. cut my sodium and piled in my carbs... Bumped my water.. and then lowered it.. Filling out somewhat... I'd guess i was at 172 lbs at the night show. Still a far way from the 180 i predicted.. but *shrugs* had to work with what i had. At that weight... i still had the best legs on stage.. and one of the best backs... but my chest and delts were no match for the more heavily muscled guys.

Before i get to the comparisons... I'll talk about the posing.

We were required to hand our CDs in at the weigh-in... I did. I checked mine prior to handing it in.. it was working. When i hit stage.. it suddenly wasn't! I went to my bag for the spare CD.. gave 'em it.. and that wasn't working either!

The Chief judge told me i had two choices: not pose.. or pose to whatever the DJ played. I chose the latter. Told him "fuck that.. i'm a competitor" They played some reggae shit... I dunno wtf they were thinking.. "Buffalo Soldier" or some shit. Bear in mine.. i pose to heavy metal or alternative music. Had to modify my routine in the split second... and pulled it off. Got an awesome crowd response!!!

Ok the competition. I was in shape... symmetrical.. but outmassed...bottomline. I fought.. posed hard. Held my own... Elbowed the champ during the pose-down lol.. Challenged his leg and ab development during that round also.. Had a blast. Crowd response had me placing higher... 3rd actually. One pro who watched complimented me on the improvements i mader over the course of the year.. and everyone else (cept one person.. ) said the same. The pro and an aspiring pro (both former national title holders) both told me not to take a break from competing... Just 'keep doing what i'm doing'.. The others, my family included, said to take a year or three off.. and come back to dominate.

This is my second bad placing in 7 years of competing... but for the first time i don't feel bad about it. Last year was my first 'defeat'... I was totally confused about that decision.. since i thought i'd won. This year.. the response and feedback i got made it worth it... especially the response to my posing... and my legs and back.. as i had really worked to improve both areas over the last year. The champ of the division complemented me on the development and condition.. others in the division did as well.

As for my gameplan? I'm between minds. I've learned a lot from this contest...but i don't ever want to go to a contest just 'to place'. I'm a winner.. a competitor. I told the champ before we hit stage "you're going to beat me tonight... but i'm taking a year or so off and i think when i return you should retire"

He laughed at that... but he knew i was serious.. and told me he respected that.

Ok.. enough of the serious stuff.

I'll re-cap the night's events.


Remy Martin VSOP Brandy.. i hit a couples shot of this (with honey and vanadyl sulphate.. and niacin) before i went onstage (during my pump up).. Got very vascular... very full. Alcohol gives the most wicked pumps!

After i got off stage. .me and the guys finished the rest of the bottle.

From there it was party time lol.

We hung out with the fitness chicks.. they were HOT!

Then i broke off and went out to eat with my girl.

1 pizza.. 1/2 lb brownies.. 1/2 jar peanut butter.. 3 soya drinks... 1 diet sprite.. 1 diet coke... 1 karaoke session

The team that won the team trophy for 'most classes won', incidentally the gym i formerly represented, went out for drinks.. but i figured i had had enough alcky for the nite.. So we went and sang karaoke instead

A bunch of huge veined guys standing around a mike

Good times.

Came home.. showered off my jana tana tan.. and logged on here.

3:49 am. now

Gonna get back to eating.

Got some fried shit with my name on it

Thanks for your support guys.

Narkissos

[Kale]

Nark you are the man !!! doesnt matter if you come first or last.

[JohnboyF]

Nark....

The CD not working was F**KED... But alot of people in that situation would have freaked. I have to give you alot of respect for staying composed and posing to a complelty diffrent genre of music.


Taking a year off? Meaning No competitions correct?



Most people don't want to do the hard; that's why it's so easy to be successful. There's no competition! Remember short-term pain will equal long term gain and vice versa. It's the hard that makes you great. It's the willingness to do the hard that separates you from your competition, because most of them are only willing to do the easy. Unfortunately, in the long run, the easy always turns out to be the hard. "

Warren Greshes

“Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.”

Vince Lombardi

[stocky121]

where's the pic's soft cock ????

[*Narkissos*]

Before i respond.. lemme hit up the people who helped me tru the really hard times of the prep.

When i ran outta money/food/supps.. or when i really was at the end of my rope mentally...whatever the situation, i was blessed to have these people in my corner.

If i forget to call a name don't hold it against me

Booz
Stocky121
bmf2
BigMax
IBdMfkr
1buffsob78
Taiboxa
(bajanbastard.. the useless SOB )

Thanks AR
Nark

[*Narkissos*]

Nark....

Hey bud

The CD not working was F**KED... But alot of people in that situation would have freaked. I have to give you alot of respect for staying composed and posing to a complelty diffrent genre of music.

Man.. honestly i would pose to the sound of silence lol.

For me posing and training are 'highs'... We're talking rec drug caliber.

Like i told my girl.. i'm depressed every single day of my contest prep... She feels anxious about me but i tell her not to worry. When i hit the stage for that 60 seconds i forget everything i endured. I forget everything i feel. It's a pure moment. Just me and the people following every gesture i make with my hands.. smiling when i smile.. loving it as i do.

It was an honour to be onstage... didn't matter what they played

Taking a year off? Meaning No competitions correct?

Not sure.

My father/grandfather/and others suggest i take 3 years off.. finish university.. settle into a job, all the while training and improving.. then re-hit the stage 'settled.. and in the zone'

Others suggest i continue to compete.

I've been thinking however that i should stay lean in the offseason and try to grow. If i'm near contest shape around the time a contest comes around.. i'll hop onstage... no depletion... Just using the show to gauge my improvements.

I dunno yet tho.

My body's tired.. as is my mind.

Most people don't want to do the hard; that's why it's so easy to be successful. There's no competition! Remember short-term pain will equal long term gain and vice versa. It's the hard that makes you great. It's the willingness to do the hard that separates you from your competition, because most of them are only willing to do the easy. Unfortunately, in the long run, the easy always turns out to be the hard. "

Warren Greshes

“Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.”

Vince Lombardi

awesome post my friend

Nothing to shout about actually

Will try to get the pics and maybe the posing vid up here during the week.

The posing vid was taken a great distance so i need someone to edit it for me.. to 'blow it up'

Nark

[collar]

you did well nark, it doesnt matter what you came.
it is an achievement just been up there.
next time you will come in bigger and harder .

[*Narkissos*]

Thansk guys...

5:10 am here.

Got some more food to put in and then imma try to sleep.

If i take in anymore.. i'm not sure i'll be able to breathe when i go to bed.. o well.

Hear y'all in a about a week

And stocky.. you're off my "loved ones" list j/k

[manc]

respect to you nark for carrying under the pressure when things aint going right

[perfectbeast2001]

Well done for fighting your corner in less than perfect circumstances.. Many would have pulled out. It's good that you got some helpful feedback that you can use to come back stronger. Look forward to the pics.

[slob]

I told the champ before we hit stage "you're going to beat me tonight... but i'm taking a year or so off and i think when i return you should retire"

He laughed at that... but he knew i was serious.. and told me he respected that.

haha that is what I like to hear.
I can't wait until the day I step on stage and throw out some poses.

[spencer]

congrats mate

[G-1000]

Hey bro.

You cant win them all. It.s what you get out of it you get to keep. But what you can do from here. Is bust your ass fix what you know needs to be. Then get back on that stage and take whats is yours.

Congrats bro you still did what most only dream of.

[PROTEINSHAKE]

win or lose nark....you were & are a man among the boys.

[SMAN12b]

you did great Nark. Don't even think about which directions to take next right now. You need to just sit back and take a few days for YOU... Plenty of time to figure out wether to take time off or not. Either way your only gonna get better and better so no worries.

Eat a big piece of cake and someting fried for me !!! Still proud of you man!!!

[Carlos_E]

Before i respond.. lemme hit up the people who helped me tru the really hard times of the prep.

When i ran outta money/food/supps.. or when i really was at the end of my rope mentally...whatever the situation, i was blessed to have these people in my corner.

If i forget to call a name don't hold it against me

Booz
Stocky121
bmf2
BigMax
IBdMfkr
1buffsob78
Taiboxa
(bajanbastard.. the useless SOB )

Thanks AR
Nark

That's the last time that I tell you you're hot when you're feeling down

[1819]

the reality of being a pro in any sport is sometimes you do everything right and still dont come out on top. i remember as a kid everyone always saying work hard, stay focused and you'll always be number one. then, as a pro, i remember a coach telling me one time after a tough playoff loss that there were no answers sometimes. he went out and told the media the usual b.s. ya know we made some mistakes, didnt capatalize, a few bad turnovers, blah, blah, blah...it was then i realized that i, and we, did everything correct and to the best of our ability and still lost. sometimes people(teams) are just better. the work and determination that got you this far nark will carry you through. you definitley have no reason to second guess yourself. you are a good bro and well respected by alot of people here and im sure everywhere else. keep pluggin away and stick to your work ethic and routine for you and only you and there will be the day when the judges agree with your opinion of yourself and if that day never comes at least you'll know you gave it your all. great job and best of luck in the future.

[FITFANATIK]

......Bro......Congrats on following through in spite of the musical glitch. Seems it can happen to the best of us.
So...do you feel you waited too long to carb up? and I'm curious as to the total carb grams during that period?
Also, you said you where going to keep the pre-stage pump-up to a minimum.
Seems this idea has some merit...did it work for you?

Enjoy you cinnamon french toast w/strawberries and whipped cream!!!

....sure wish I could.

...oh well...How does that quote go?

"NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS LEAN AND MEAN FEELS!!" author unknown

peace,
Todd

[Carlos_E]

"The only reason anybody wins a bodybuilding contest, is somebody better didn't show up."

[STYLE74]

Hey Nark congrats......your still the champ in my eyes!!

[Kärnfysikern]

sound like it was a good competition. Enjoy crap food for a few days and let the bloat hit you hard

[novastepp]

Nark, your hard wrk and determination will make you a champ again in due time. i wonder if the champ could sleep last night after you told him he should retire. in any case, it is so great for me to see someone work harder than me. be more dedicated than me, and look better than i will ever look. you are very inspirational to many guys on this site who take BBing seriously. I'm just a noob to the sport and the lifestyle but I think you have accomplished so much already and i applaud you for that. CONGRATULATIONS NARK!

[IBdmfkr]

Glad to see everything went well Nark! 6days to go here and ready for it to be here, thanks for the recap bro and get some rest!

Eat like MoFo this off season and train like a beast, I wanna see you come in on stage 10-15lbs heavier! U can do it

[1buffsob]

That's my boy. We're all so very proud of you man. You did awesome. Now stop thinking about what you're gonna do and just relax for the week, eat big, and have fun.

1buffsob

[Booz]

you are still the main man Nark and and Milly is not best pleased with the judjes watso-ever,Uncle Nark was robbed i think she uttered just now......................................

[bor]

You tried, and didn't back down in face of adversity, thats what really matters here, there'll be other competitions, you can count on it, and you'll win a sh!tload

Stay strong, proud of ya'

[bor]

"NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS LEAN AND MEAN FEELS!!" author unknown

peace,
Todd

Great quote, never heard it before

[MatrixGuy]

Well done bro. You did us proud.

[firmechicano831]

Nark we are still happy for you and you're accomplishments this year. We will always be here to support you.

[*Narkissos*]

you did great Nark. Don't even think about which directions to take next right now. You need to just sit back and take a few days for YOU... Plenty of time to figure out wether to take time off or not. Either way your only gonna get better and better so no worries.

Eat a big piece of cake and someting fried for me !!! Still proud of you man!!!

Thanks buddy (and no i don't dislike you .... honestly.. thanks a lot)

That's the last time that I tell you you're hot when you're feeling down

LMAO... Thanks C

I think lol.

there will be the day when the judges agree with your opinion of yourself and if that day never comes at least you'll know you gave it your all. great job and best of luck in the future.

Agreed. I acquiese to their judgement. I've told myself.. I've told my girl and my family that in order for me to win here i don't have to look as good as the champ.. I need to 100% better than him. There are a lot of politics involved.. I've lost some 'friendships' over this issue. When i left my previous gym i was seen as a traitor.. despite my reason for leaving. Thus i need to be the undisputed best to win anything.. and i will be. Undoubtedly.

I'm HUNGRY to be on top again... and i won't be denied

......Bro......Congrats on following through in spite of the musical glitch. Seems it can happen to the best of us.

Thanks man.. and welcome aboard!

So...do you feel you waited too long to carb up?

Yes and no. My prob has always been shedding the water. Having learned the secrets to getting really really dry.. i'm still having probs with getting really dry.. AND staying full. It seems like a toss up between full (but holding water).. and super dry but flat.

I was almost afraid to eat... because i tried something new with my water intake that brought me in fuller than last year.. a lot fuller. Water was higher for longer..then cut totally. Didn't want to spill over so i was watching myself everyhour lol.

and I'm curious as to the total carb grams during that period?

Um.. honestly i took in about 250 gr on thursday.. about 300 on friday... about 300 gr during my meals at 11; 1 pm; and 3:30 pm... about 70 gr (rice cakes) about 1:30 minutes before the night show.. and a 1/2 bottle of honey before the pump-up.. 1/4 bottle during... and some empty kcals from a couple ounces alcohol during the pump-up session

That's anywhere from 500-700 gr of carbs

Also, you said you where going to keep the pre-stage pump-up to a minimum.
Seems this idea has some merit...did it work for you?

Well yes and no.

I did a pump up.. not as intense as usual. I had no real prob holding my pump.. Even when i had to run offstage.. up a flight of stairs to retrieve my spare CD.. then back to the stage etc.. i was still full... I did a couple sets of chins.. a couple sets of push-ups.. 1 set calf raises... some partner-assisted towel rows.. 1 set of shoulder presses.. 1 set of curls.. 2 sets of upright rows... all light.. all slow.. A couple sets of posing and backstage i posed some more.. It worked definately.

Enjoy you cinnamon french toast w/strawberries and whipped cream!!!

....sure wish I could.

...oh well...How does that quote go?

lol.. will do.. Gonna go get some ice-cream and cereal now.

"NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS LEAN AND MEAN FEELS!!" author unknown

peace,
Todd

Thanks a lot man... Stick around, i think we'll have some great convos on the site.

sound like it was a good competition. Enjoy crap food for a few days and let the bloat hit you hard

lol.. Jo it already has. I estimate i'm up 20 lbs already lol

Glad to see everything went well Nark! 6days to go here and ready for it to be here, thanks for the recap bro and get some rest!

Thanks man.. I know YOU'll do well. Kick ass and holla atcha boy

Eat like MoFo this off season and train like a beast, I wanna see you come in on stage 10-15lbs heavier! U can do it

Will do.. My mum and i had a talk today and we're gonna formulate a game-plan.. she's hyped.

Yea.. i said my MUM lol.

That's my boy. We're all so very proud of you man. You did awesome. Now stop thinking about what you're gonna do and just relax for the week, eat big, and have fun.

1buffsob

Hey buddy!!!!

Get on msn!

you are still the main man Nark and and Milly is not best pleased with the judjes watso-ever,Uncle Nark was robbed i think she uttered just now......................................

Hey big N.. thanks for the perpetual support. Squeeze my lil niece for me.. and say hi to the missus

Thanks

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Thanks all the guys that've responded... I'd love to quote you all an dreply in tandem lol.. but i won't lol.

I'll be back and i'll be better.. i gaurantee

Narkissos

[mark_newcastle]

congrats on everything you've accomplished nark, i think you've got a great future for sure.

things will only get better

[chest6]

ahh nark. Very nice. Very anxious to see the pics..Im really pleased for you..keep workin buddy..after a few weeks, its time for more mass..and time for me to steal more of your lifting session ideas

[LatinoPR]

yeah baby,kick ass.....we love you Bro....!!!!!!!!!....comgrats from all latin ppl...!!!

[Pinkvelvet]

Still number one to me babe!

[taiboxa]

Before i respond.. lemme hit up the people who helped me tru the really hard times of the prep.

When i ran outta money/food/supps.. or when i really was at the end of my rope mentally...whatever the situation, i was blessed to have these people in my corner.

If i forget to call a name don't hold it against me

Booz
Stocky121
bmf2
BigMax
IBdMfkr
1buffsob78
Taiboxa
(bajanbastard.. the useless SOB )

Thanks AR
Nark

wat i have noticed is... i am in EVERY LIST EVERYone composes BUT IM Always last..... Sympathy inclusion??? i THINK SO!!!!!!! /><
i was with u mind body and spirit!! EVEN W/ a broked hand !!!

i jest plyin!!!

[taiboxa]

oh and im given up aas FOR A WHOLE YEAR!!!!! or atleast ima try sorry for hijak but hand hurt to bad to use mouse to start own thread!!

[taiboxa]

and that is my baby 7in endlicheri congnicus named Spike in my avie!

[Mesomorphyl]

people in my corner.

If i forget to call a name don't hold it against me

Booz
Stocky121
bmf2
BigMax
IBdMfkr
1buffsob78
Taiboxa
(bajanbastard.. the useless SOB )

Thanks AR
Nark

I won't.

[*Narkissos*]

I won't.

Hey buddy... sorry about that

honestly.

[Mesomorphyl]

Hey buddy... sorry about that

honestly.

Aint no thing.