Future national prep cycle

[DHew]

Distilled water for show prep? 36hrs out half in for as much comes out.

[mrlittleman]

Distilled water for show prep? 36hrs out half in for as much comes out.

As of right now just normal water. I'll have to ask if he wants me to switch like Wednesday but no mention of it.

Peak week started yesterday. Not sure when we are starting to carb up but as of now I'm having under 50 carbs a day. Weight was 234.5 this morning.
I'll try and get pics day of show in hotel or something but if anyone has competed there will be a million other things on my mind. Cheers

[MuscleScience]

As of right now just normal water. I'll have to ask if he wants me to switch like Wednesday but no mention of it.

Peak week started yesterday. Not sure when we are starting to carb up but as of now I'm having under 50 carbs a day. Weight was 234.5 this morning.
I'll try and get pics day of show in hotel or something but if anyone has competed there will be a million other things on my mind. Cheers

Dang man, you look spot on. GL!

[mrlittleman]

Final update I posted my stage shots. Weighed 237.2 Wednesday at 7pm after final meal and 1.5 gal of water. By Thursday at 4pm was weigh ins which unneeded to be 225.25 or under...... woke up Thursday at 4am to start the drive to Vegas, was 232.2.... by 7am I was 231.0 by 11am I was 230.0.... I got to the hotel at 130pm and was 229.2. I have to loose 4 more pounds in a few hours so I walked around with a garbage bag on. Went to weigh in at 415pm and was 224.8.... just made weigh and coach said to down a 32oz water and a meal. Was a great experience. There was 39 guys in heavyweights this year and although I didn't get my pro card. Next time I know what I need to bring. And probably won't post that journey cause we'll, I'll definitely be going in as I plan on going pro next time. Now I'll be starting my bulk. Stay lean as usually 10% ish , no higher. But I will not step on stage without another 10lbs of solid muscle.

These pics are from the stage

[MuscleScience]

So envious of your legs, great work man. Cheers to you earning your Pro Card.

[kelkel]

You did great and will get your card on day soon! Your class had some monsters in it. Very competitive group.

[DHew]

Do you feel like you need a bigger chest?

[mrlittleman]

Thanks guys. Ya maybe next year. But yes. I need a solid 10lbs imo. I need like 5lbs on my back, couple on my delts, couple chest and arms and then come in a little leaner and I'll have something pretty nice. I've done it every time throw each prep, added size in the right spots and gotten leaner. So toke to just keep doing it

[Cuz]

Just wanted to congratulate you. Amazing dedication and work put into that. Super impressive man you will get that pro card

[DHew]

Awesome, keep at it. Definitely have a stellar build.

[BG]

You did great and will get your card on day soon! Your class had some monsters in it. Very competitive group.

Agreed 100% and the 10lbs should be mostly upper body so it shouldn't be overwhelmingly hard. You look fuking great man.

[Bowtye8]

Wow !! Looked great!!
Sorry I missed the last 45 days here. HAd my own show and a very Novice level...LOL... Just local.
I have some friends that come in close and spit , chew etc for light heavy... Funny shit you see going before weighin's. I came in a 208 and 5% BF... I will start my own thread but its nothing compared to going to for procard. Just local shows.
Again Congrats to you!! you looked great!!

[charger69]

You look phenominal. I am by no means at your level, but how do you deal with the head games? Especially the last week.
I started retaining water 3 days out and gained close to 8 lbs of water. I was able to get back to where I was a week out, but the head games were getting the best of me.

[MuscleScience]

You look phenominal. I am by no means at your level, but how do you deal with the head games? Especially the last week.
I started retaining water 3 days out and gained close to 8 lbs of water. I was able to get back to where I was a week out, but the head games were getting the best of me.

Competing isnt to hard until the last week at least for me it isn't. But that last week is harder than about anything you can imagine doing to yourself volunteerily.

[mrlittleman]

You look phenominal. I am by no means at your level, but how do you deal with the head games? Especially the last week.
I started retaining water 3 days out and gained close to 8 lbs of water. I was able to get back to where I was a week out, but the head games were getting the best of me.

Head games for me come and go threw the hole prep. I don't have a hard time putting on size it's getting sub 5% is what's hard for me. We all love food but me, my mind makes me feel like I'll never have it again. Lol and for the last week. It almost becomes easier. Don't ask me why or how. Everyone is different. And every prep is different. And thanks

[MuscleScience]

Head games for me come and go threw the hole prep. I don't have a hard time putting on size it's getting sub 5% is what's hard for me. We all love food but me, my mind makes me feel like I'll never have it again. Lol and for the last week. It almost becomes easier. Don't ask me why or how. Everyone is different. And every prep is different. And thanks

For me it's when you start restricting water and dehydrating. That is torture to me. I have not found a way to really combat that. I get so freaking cranky that last week.