thinking about competing.....

**Hazard** · 04-12-2010, 06:27 PM

I had a great workout today..... and for the 1st time - I looked in the mirror and thought "damn..... I've come a long way!"

I measured arms today..... both were 18 1/2" and I weighed in at 240.5lbs..... I normally don't care about arm measurments but I almost hit the floor when i saw they were over 18".

So anyways..... I got the itch to compete today. I figured i'd keep trying to bulk a bit more..... try to hit 250 at 12%bf and then have you guys evaluate me. I'm just real nervous about stepping on stage..... not really sure why. What made some of you guys decided to compete? Is it something you shot for when you started bodybuilding or did you just decide one day to try it?

Obviously i'm still on the fence about doing it.....

~Haz~

**DSM4Life** · 04-12-2010, 06:36 PM

Come over and ill evaluate you.

**Hazard** · 04-12-2010, 06:46 PM

I was considering comming to philly this weekend anyways..... dunno how your bf would feel about it tho.....

~Haz~

**stack_it** · 04-12-2010, 07:04 PM

I say go for it. You definately have the size and determination.

***FireGuy*** · 04-12-2010, 07:22 PM

For me, I was already eating, training and doing cardio like a bodybuilder so competing seemed like the next logical step. The biggest reason was just the challenge of it. Having an opportunity to do something so few people can do, motivated me then and still does now. I love training so much and competing just makes everything more intense. As I stated in the interview with Marcus, the difference between competing and just working out is the same as playing an actual golf course or just staying on the driving range. Way more challenges but you will end up better in the long run. I think you need to get off the fence and go for it Haz.

**lovbyts** · 04-13-2010, 03:18 AM

Way to go Hazard. It's nice when you feel GOOD about yourself.
I just changed up routine because the last year I dont feel I have grown MUCH... My legs have and I have toned up a lot but I want to get my arms up to/over the 18" mark also. Currently stuck at 17+

DAMN what a difference changing up makes. Im SORE... Less reps/sets and heavier sets. I think I have been over training a little.

What do you think bumped you over the 18" mark?

**energizer bunny** · 04-13-2010, 07:15 AM

definately go for it mate!!!......i reckon you will do well Haz,,,,have to stop the partying though leading upto the comp, 12 weeks are so LOL......

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

For me, I was already eating, training and doing cardio like a bodybuilder so competing seemed like the next logical step. The biggest reason was just the challenge of it. Having an opportunity to do something so few people can do, motivated me then and still does now. I love training so much and competing just makes everything more intense. As I stated in the interview with Marcus, the difference between competing and just working out is the same as playing an actual golf course or just staying on the driving range. Way more challenges but you will end up better in the long run. I think you need to get off the fence and go for it Haz.

Yea - I already eat and train like one..... just don't do cardio like one LOL!

Originally Posted by lovbyts

What do you think bumped you over the 18" mark?

Seems like since starting HGH everything has grown much better. I started incorporating heavy hammer curls to my routine and also heavy close grip benches.

Originally Posted by energizer bunny

definately go for it mate!!!......i reckon you will do well Haz,,,,have to stop the partying though leading upto the comp, 12 weeks are so LOL......

Yea...... I thought about that LOL - wont be a problem for me tho..... i've gone months and months before and thats without having a huge goal in sight lol.....

Thanks for the encouragement guys..... I'll see where I am after I bulk again and then possibly start looking for a show.....

~Haz~

**energizer bunny** · 04-13-2010, 07:28 AM

LOL...its no prob for me to stop either mate...and with a goal insight you should piss it......when you aiming to compete roughly??

**calgarian** · 04-13-2010, 07:30 AM

i say go for it Hazel.....instead of cardio start having sex with Random girls it should make up for cardio...wait u already do that...never mind.

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by energizer bunny

LOL...its no prob for me to stop either mate...and with a goal insight you should piss it......when you aiming to compete roughly??

I'm going to try to bulk till aug/sept and then evaluate how I look. Once i'm at that point..... find a contest. I keep thinkin about the holidays tho..... Don't think thats a good time for my 1st contest LMFAO may have to find one around March so I can start my prep in january.....

~Haz~

**energizer bunny** · 04-13-2010, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Hazard

I'm going to try to bulk till aug/sept and then evaluate how I look. Once i'm at that point..... find a contest. I keep thinkin about the holidays tho..... Don't think thats a good time for my 1st contest LMFAO may have to find one around March so I can start my prep in january.....

~Haz~

sounds like a solid plan......id def be pestering fireguy1 to get as much guidance as pos LOL.....

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by energizer bunny

sounds like a solid plan......id def be pestering fireguy1 to get as much guidance as pos LOL.....

I've pestered him before

and i'm sure him and Cgb are already anticipating my PM's

~Haz~

**energizer bunny** · 04-13-2010, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by Hazard

I've pestered him before

and i'm sure him and Cgb are already anticipating my PM's

~Haz~

well you've def got the best forum and staff on the net to hit your goals Haz......i see Haz competing may 2011...

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by energizer bunny

well you've def got the best forum and staff on the net to hit your goals Haz......i see Haz competing may 2011...

LMAO when I do pick a contest..... it's gunna be a huge frickin ordeal LOL! My whole familly is into bodybuilding/fitness competitions lol..... atleast i know i'll have a huge cheering sections LMAO.

I think my biggest fear is not cutting the fat..... I don't want to step on stage at 12% and feel embarrassed.....

~Haz~

**nothingtoitbuttodoit** · 04-13-2010, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by Hazard

LMAO when I do pick a contest..... it's gunna be a huge frickin ordeal LOL! My whole familly is into bodybuilding/fitness competitions lol..... atleast i know i'll have a huge cheering sections LMAO.

I think my biggest fear is not cutting the fat..... I don't want to step on stage at 12% and feel embarrassed.....

~Haz~

cutting fat will be fine as long as you prepare and give youself enough time.

any pics?

**calgarian** · 04-13-2010, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by nothingtoitbuttodoit

cutting fat will be fine as long as you prepare and give youself enough time.

any pics?

did u look at his AVI???

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by nothingtoitbuttodoit

cutting fat will be fine as long as you prepare and give youself enough time.

any pics?

The one in my avy is probably the most recent..... Don't really have any to post right now....

~Haz~

**Dukkit** · 04-13-2010, 08:39 AM

ill be there to cheer for you boo

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by dukkitdalaw

ill be there to cheer for you boo

~Haz~

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by dukkitdalaw

ill be there to cheer for you boo

Wait a minute..... you're gunna be doing the same show..... RIGHT!?!?

~Haz~

**Dukkit** · 04-13-2010, 11:13 AM

i could. id be a lighter weight class then you

actually us both cuttin together may help. we can bitch to each other how we both miss coldstone

call each other as we do fasted cardio.

and compete against each other to see who leans out first. my moneys on me.

lol

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by dukkitdalaw

i could. id be a lighter weight class then you

actually us both cuttin together may help. we can bitch to each other how we both miss coldstone

call each other as we do fasted cardio.

and compete against each other to see who leans out first. my moneys on me.

lol

LMFAO! I swear I'll do a Taiboxa DNP run combined with 400mcg's T3..... My motto: Cut faster than dukkit or die trying.....

~Haz~

**alexISthrowed** · 04-13-2010, 11:50 AM

Do it G you look big in your avatar and your not a fatass which will make cutting easier.

**MaNiCC** · 04-13-2010, 11:52 AM

You got nothing to lose hazel

give it a go

**Dukkit** · 04-13-2010, 11:55 AM

bahaha. i like that motto

my motto is simply... "sexy"

**nothingtoitbuttodoit** · 04-13-2010, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by calgarian

did u look at his AVI???

yeh avi looks good, so want see some more pics, back etc

**Diamond*K** · 04-13-2010, 01:04 PM

yay haz!

btw.. competition pics are a must for me 2 see.

so when u compete... take nice pix for me

**dangerous dan** · 04-13-2010, 01:09 PM

i say go for it haz. You only live once..in 20years you dont want to be saying ''i wish''. give it a shot mate

**Hard.On** · 04-13-2010, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by dangerous dan

i say go for it haz. You only live once..in 20years you dont want to be saying ''i wish''. give it a shot mate

Ay, fight and you may die, run and you'll live. At least a while. And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom.

**Hazard** · 04-13-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by twotimer

Ay, fight and you may die, run and you'll live. At least a while. And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom.

Great movie.....

~Haz~

**calgarian** · 04-13-2010, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Hazard

LMFAO! I swear I'll do a Taiboxa DNP run combined with 400mcg's T3..... My motto: Cut faster than dukkit or die trying.....

~Haz~

100 kinda made my heart almost fell out of my chest...i dont know what 400 will do to u......

**Nicotine** · 04-13-2010, 06:26 PM

if that's you in your avatar, i say do it up....

it'll also allow you to be judged and then work on what they may see as your "weak spots"

why the hell not?

**Hard.On** · 04-13-2010, 06:49 PM

Hopefully you will have more poses then sexual positions....

**calgarian** · 04-13-2010, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by twotimer

Hopefully you will have more poses then sexual positions....

he cant even do them right...

**lovbyts** · 04-14-2010, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by Hazard

I'm going to try to bulk till aug/sept and then evaluate how I look. Once i'm at that point..... find a contest. I keep thinkin about the holidays tho..... Don't think thats a good time for my 1st contest LMFAO may have to find one around March so I can start my prep in january.....

~Haz~

Actually the holidays might be better because it's also difficult for everyone else and you have less competition due to that. Dedicate yourself and if you place higher it will help motivate you to do more.

**Hazard** · 04-14-2010, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

Actually the holidays might be better because it's also difficult for everyone else and you have less competition due to that. Dedicate yourself and if you place higher it will help motivate you to do more.

DAMNIT...... your right..... didn't think about that.....

~Haz~

**Schmidty** · 04-14-2010, 08:05 AM

it takes a lot of balls to get up on tha stage and have people judge ur body, sumthing you have put ur all in, tryed ur hardest, and focused so much time and efffort into changing it to be as close to perfect as you can . I want to compete, i have to or all this time and effort and money iv put in my body has been wasted in a way. i wanted to compete when i first got into lifting. Last year i dieted for 8wks getting ready for a show, doesnt sound like much but im pretty lean year round and cut really quick, i did everything i had to do perfectly except start dehydrating because i got sick about 4 days out, i was shreded beyond realiy it was insane, my abs were so deep my gf could put a quarter up to them n i could hold it when id flex. i ended up not stepping on stage cause i was sick but really i was scared to try and scared i would fail and let myself down. i ended up going to the show with my buddy to watch it and watch a girl i train with from time to time who was in the comp. The guy who won and took over all looked amazing he realy was perfect i was shocked he wasnt a pro, i wouldnt have won the over all but i would have taken 2nd or 3rd at the least. i was really up set with myself that i hadnt done it after i delt with the shits from pgcl and the tighest diet iv ever had. i was 190or 195 cut as can be, im 215 right now and really lean, im gona bulk to 220-225lbs and decide then what show i should do.