12.5 Weeks Out

[avion1971]

Hello All,

Here are my pics. I am 5 ' 7 1/2 " tall, weigh 188 lbs, hand held bf machine says 14.1% body fat. Show is June 9th. I used this board last year as a guide for critquing and advice. From my view, my waist looks WIDE and my arms lack thickness. Quads, chest, traps and delts are on track. Not sure about back. Still lack thickness ! If you do a search you can see where i was last year and compare. Abs came in late last year. I appear to hold TONS of water. I can see them in the mirror but NOTTA in the pics. Lighting mabye bad or im just plain fat. Let me have it !!!!!

Thanks for taking time to look at this post. I will post pictures every 3 weeks down to show time.

Take Care,

Avion

[thetank]

turn the flash offy our camera and stand under some good light if you want your abs to show up in the pics brotha..but anyway, you're lookin good man..i would have put you at 2 bills easily..keep us posted with your progress up to the show, im interested in seeing how you lean out.
peace
tank

[PROTEINSHAKE]

looking solid bro!! those handheld things arent accurate as you know...I am assuming middleweight (under 176). you have a few under your belt already so I'm sure you know how your body will respond & you will come in conditioned...... I'm watching...keep us updated.

[Rsox1]

its seems as though you got everything under control, 13 weeks gives enough time to get ur fat down to around 4-5%

[Iron freak]

looking good bro,good luck.have you started cardio yet.

[avion1971]

Yes,

I started my cardio 3 weeks ago. I do cardio everyday except leg day. I am doing 45 minutes in the am and 30 in the evenings. The first 4 weeks are the hardest for me because i dont see results quickly enough and get frustrated. My biggest challenge is that i am in Iraq right now and trying not to get my ass shot off. Lucky for me there is a gym 100 yards from my hooch (trailer). My wife mails me all my food and I can get some stuff here. Chicken, Tuna and green beans. I occasionally carb up with oatmeal or grits. I will be at the top of the middle weight class this year I hope. Last year i was at the bottom of the middle weight class. I am trying to be ready early for the Muscle Mayhem Championships in Kansas City, Missouri on May 26th. I only have 11 weeks until that show. If i can get down to 5% by then i will do it. I have learned that once you diet down the first time, the second, third, etc is easier. I will keep you guys posted and get some new pics with better lighting.

Have a good one,

Avion

[AirForceTACP]

Sick wheels

[sbigpecs]

You have a great base to build off of bro, eat well and train hard, and make sure you fit your cardio in to keep you in good shape. Good luck you gona look great when you cut up. Legs are your best body part I think. And you have good shape on your calfs from what I can see.