Guess on BodyFat %

[NewJuice]

I was thinking about doing my first show this summer. Im getting married and have a million things going on. I have never competed before. Jan 1 I was close to 250lbs now Im 226lbs. Im looking for a close estimate on body fat. I jumped on a scale at Golds and it said I was 20%. Now Im no expert but I was blown away. Also if Im 5'9 and want to do my first show, based on what you see how much more BF would I have to loose and what weight class should I shoot for. The picture are some progression fron the first of the year.

[NewJuice]

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[NewJuice]

These are the best pics I ever took. I took these today... Give it to me like it is.

[NewJuice]

I dont really know how to pose, I just always do the same shit so I can see progress in my pics..

[soulstealer]

I would put you, based on the last pics and not having leg shots, at around 9-10%

[FireGuy]

Agree, with above on BF Guestimate. With your current condition and weight you would have to drop down to light heavy (under 196 1/4) to get on stage.

[NewJuice]

I will put together some leg shots, they are lagging but getting lean. Thank you

[FireGuy]

Some leg shots would help too.

[NewJuice]

what BF would I be shooting for fireguy?

[NewJuice]

Fireguy you look like you know about getting on stage but I can see loosing over another 30lbs???

[FireGuy]

You could possible come in as a Heavyweight but you would be at the low low end, you dont want to be 205 lbs going up against guys 225.

[NewJuice]

I think if thats the case Im going to bulk again after summer...

[FireGuy]

Trust me, EVERONE over estimates what they are going to weigh their first show. I am sitting about 6% in my Avi and that is pretty much the minimum condition you want to shoot for.

[NewJuice]

take a crack at it next year..

[NewJuice]

what do you weigh in that AVIfireguy?

[FireGuy]

You got more than enough muscle to step on stage. Dont let what I said deter you. You are just in between weight classes. If you come in shredded in the low 200's you can stil do damage in the heavyweight class. Pick a small show and get your feet wet.

[FireGuy]

what do you weigh in that AVIfireguy?

Weighed in at 190 that show, was 202 prior 48 hours before. You lose a lot of weight through water manipulation.

[FireGuy]

I am 5'10 so you are carrying more muscle than I am. Really think you should give it a go.

[NewJuice]

I would love to Fireguy, I put in the work, it only seems right that I take it to the stage atleast once.

[j4ever41]

whats up newjuice? yeah i go along with the 9-10% estmate, interesting tat on you left side whats up with that?

[TbolzNdbols]

whats up newjuice? yeah i go along with the 9-10% estmate, interesting tat on you left side whats up with that?

saw that too, thought it was pretty funny. You're a beast though!

[NewJuice]

Thanks guys, As far as the tat goes. Know one ever knows what that is but you guys might.

[Phate]

Thanks guys, As far as the tat goes. Know one ever knows what that is but you guys might.

i can't see very well but i'm betting that's a testosterone molecule

[Skully44420]

i can't see very well but i'm betting that's a testosterone molecule

thats what i was thinking.

[NewJuice]

Well, Im a fan. lol

[RoidBoid]

Loving the Molecule tat dude... u got me thnking now!!

[RoidBoid]

lookin decent aswel, get the diet tied in a little and ur be cut ... nice work

[t-gunz]

looking awesome bro. best of luck with the comp!!! defintly give it a go.

[NewJuice]

hey bros the show in my area is one day before my wedding. the date of the show is june 27th. I really want to do it but my bride is stressin me out NOW I cant only imagine what she if going to be like the week or two before. Im afraid if Im carb depleted and dry I might decide to leave her at the aulter if she forgets to make my chicken or something. Not to mention what I will look like in my wedding pictures all pro tanned up.
It looks like Im 90days out.

[Phate]

hey bros the show in my area is one day before my wedding. the date of the show is june 27th. I really want to do it but my bride is stressin me out NOW I cant only imagine what she if going to be like the week or two before. Im afraid if Im carb depleted and dry I might decide to leave her at the aulter if she forgets to make my chicken or something. Not to mention what I will look like in my wedding pictures all pro tanned up.
It looks like Im 90days out.

i don't know what to say here bro, but there will always be more contests so personally i would just raincheck on the contest till next year, it's your wedding and honeymoon, enjoy it

[FireGuy]

My wife and I got married the day after her show last year and I did 2 shows the prior 2 weekends. If she is onboard it can be done but.......being this would be your first show and your wife is not competing I would take Phates advice and pick another one.

[NewJuice]

Thank you phate thats sound advice. She is not on board...lol I think I will take the advice. There is a part of me that hoped someone would step up and say you owe to yourself JUST DO IT... but that would have been bad advice. Now that Im taking a rain check let me know bros.... WHAT NEEDS WORK...

[NewJuice]

I guess I will just have to take first place in the open heavy weight class on my boat this summer.

[_Dave_]

Nasty shoulders bro - do anything out of the ordinary for them? What's the story behind the tatt on the left of your abs? Looks unique.

[NewJuice]

Thanks dave, Im not sure about the shoulders, All I do is military press, side raises and finish with rear delt machine. Its funny my shoulders,traps and back come. I struggle with arms and chest... Its possible my shoulders developed because I was not training chest properly in my early training.

[NewJuice]

Here is a WAY before pic, this is late 03 under 150lbs... Put on 100lbs LOL,,, this is before test tore out my hairline...lol

[NewJuice]

Dave on second thought I alway shoot my shoulders.... That may have something to do with it. Was never a fas of the glute.

[Phate]

Nasty shoulders bro - do anything out of the ordinary for them? What's the story behind the tatt on the left of your abs? Looks unique.

you mean the testosterone molecule?

[proironaust]

Awesome pics mate.your more than big enough to compete.Im getting ready for my first comp now 8 weeks to go.Because you havnt competed before could you do a novice devision or dont yous have that in america.Theres no way i would be getting married the day after the comp. wedding and comps take to much planning.imao.best of luck keep up the good work

[NewJuice]

Yea I would for sure go novice, Based on what some of the other guys say I could loose another 20lbs or more. So I guess I would be a novice around 200lbs.