Dont flame or anything but from expierienced bodybuilders I need to put a few things into consideration before I make this decision. Ive been lifting for almost 2 years already and in this past year alone Ive had major results gaining 35 pounds and looking pretty muscular 5'11 205. I hurt my bicep tendon and havent lifted in a few weeks and keeping protein intake high along with a good diet and a few days of running Ive managed to only lose 8 pounds. I usually do seasonal modeling for some cash inbetween school and considered giving it up. Heres where the decision comes in.....Ive been given an exclellent opportunity around late january to model again for an excellent agency with possibly a big amount of income to be made. The only thing is I'm too stocky right now and my current weight and would need to drop serious amounts of weight to get lean for certain clothing. If I were to drop to around 170-175 healthy...through just much less eating and moderate cardio would it be like starting from the beginning again once I get back into lifting or could it come back quick. I dont want to take a few months off, come back and find i have the same strength I did senior year in high school.