Beginning cutting pics.......please critique

[auslifta]

Still kicking arse. You're going to kill this. Impressive.

[Buddhabody]

Thanks bro. I'm almost to where I need to be. I just got done with night shift, I'll post better pics tonight.

[GirlyGymRat]

Wow!!

[SlimmerMe]

AMAZING! just absolutely amazing Buddha~ Plus you have nice pretty ankles too with your feet crossing like a dancer's pose. I bet this will look great on stage since having grace in your movements would help a lot as to judging I would assume.

[gbrice75]

I don't even know what else to say bro... every time you post pics it's obvious you're just KILLING it! I can't wait for this comp... wish I could attend and come support you. I'll be there in spirit though brah!!!

[Buddhabody]

Thanks guys. Your positive responses, give me the confidence I need to win this comp.

[Buddhabody]

Alright here are the last few pics, I'm a little under four weeks so I will post one more set a few weeks from now. I'm going into complete beast mode the week of the show, I won't be online much, just a week of intense focus. I always appreciate the well wishes.

[zaggahamma]

we're all counting on you to win this shiat bro

keep puttin on the cape everyday

[Buddhabody]

Thanks bro. Doin my best. I wont let you guys down.

[oatmeal69]

I just found this thread, SUBSCRIBED, and vote for sticky! The most inspiring thread I've read here. So cool to see what can be done naturally first. GREAT job Buddha, keep it up, I'm blown away! You're gonna kill that competition!

[Buddhabody]

Lots of hardwork but I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it.

[JohnnyVegas]

Looking good!

[Narkissos]

Great shot mate!

[new2juice204]

unbeleivable. im super jelly

[oatmeal69]

Outstanding. You've retained all of your muscle, You sure did it right!!

[Buddhabody]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the kind words. Got 12 days til the show so I'm crazy excited. Been busting my as@ in the gym like crazy this last week and a half. Long story short, I'm down to 195lbs amd have lost a total of 43lbs. I will get my last set of pics up this friday which will be my 1 week out mark. Stay tuned

[RaginCajun]

fireguy was right, he said you would be around 190 on stage. great work by the way and very motivating! you got this

[SlimmerMe]

Ya dang right~ BUDDHA HAS GOT THIS NAILED! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!

[Narkissos]

can't wait to see the end product :-)

[gbrice75]

can't wait to see the end product :-)

x2. This guy has it all going on... humble but confident, sick determination, a trainer who knows what he/she is doing, oh and a damn good physique never hurts either!

[Buddhabody]

Thanks alot everyone but please believe me you all have helped me more than you probably will ever know. Its a honor to be apart of the best board on the web and I wont disappoint you guys.

[Mr. Small]

You should change your profile pic to man. One of the more recent ones.

[Buddhabody]

I only plan to change it when I win the overall in 11 days. I will pose with my trophy. Have to have goals my friend

[gbrice75]

You should change your profile pic to man. One of the more recent ones.

I already had this conversation with Buddha... now I understand why and like the fact he's keeping up the old pic. It keeps him honest, reminds him of where he's come from, how far he's come, and to stay focused and keep his eye on the prize.

Buddha, you got this!

[Buddhabody]

Thanks Gbrice always appreciate it.

[Buddhabody]

Alright heres the scoop: bodyfat is around 6.3-6.5%, I'm not happy with that but I have to keep pushing forward. Met with my prep coach yesterday and the final week of contest prep has been thoroughly planned. I've been drinking 3 gallons of water since Saturday and will keep doing so. Also, tomorrow or Sat will be my last leg session. At this point its more high rep stuff. Also going to be lots of posing and practicing my routine. Also lots of X-box 360 with my feet elevated , doctors orders jk. I will post the last set of pics tomorrow night.

[gbrice75]

^^ all lies until we see pics!

[DaNKahoLIc]

nice keep it up

[DaNKahoLIc]

also nice diet break down

[Buddhabody]

Thanks alot. @Gbrice, I always come thru. How bout them Yankees :-)

[frank784]

GREAT job man. I'm sure your posts have inspired many people and showed what hard work and diet can really do. Best of luck in the show. I'm sure you will do great!

[spoonta66]

I have to subscribe to this, great work mate, what an inspiration!

[Buddhabody]

Thanks guys. I'm almost there.

[oatmeal69]

YANKEES!! BOO-YAAAH!
I hope to be "disappointed with 6-7% BF someday!
I'm no expert, but I hear this last push per-contest is the hardest, especially mentally. Keep up the GREAT work and stay focused, you're almost there!

[spoonta66]

A mate of mine who has been on the Australian circuit for the last 8 years says that the final three days before a competition he only eats egg whites, fibre suppliment, tons of water and multi vitimans. He beleives it is the secret to his success. He has won several Australian IFBB titles if that makes any difference.

[Buddhabody]

I wonder what the egg whites and fiber are for? But if hes winning titles theres no problem. My plan devised with my coach is a nice carb up and B6 supplements. Also before prejudging I'll be using some rice cakes with peanut butter and all fruit. Water is cut as of friday night. Just sips and minor sodium tweaks.

[spoonta66]

I beleive he does a carb up the day before. He does drink lots of water to stop him dieing from the dieuretics I beleive! Not sure about the egg whites and fiber? Maybe to clean out his digestive system to make his waist look smaller?

[auslifta]

I've known guys to down some dry oats 4 hrs before a show to draw any possible water from under the skin to the stomach.

[zaggahamma]

Guess this was posted before the bicth slapping the yankees took from TB

almost there bb...

curious, how do you feel 24/7 with this low bf%

in your corner bro til gold

[Buddhabody]

Yea, I did not see that spanking coming from the Rays, I'm just happy Boston is struggling because all year long I've listened to ESPN pretty much give the Red Sox ths world series and how great they're pitching would be.

I feel great. I'm cold all the time lol. And my mind wants junk food terribly bad. But at this point workouts are medium pace with little heavy lifting. Its just a matter of doing this final week of prep right and not getting sick or injured.