Women's: Figure going to Physique

[ChiefLee]

I always suggest networking; go to some NPC shows, meet some coaches and then start scheduling interviews with them. You should be able to tell by their athletes who is legit and who isn't (provided the competitor actually DOES what the coach says)

As far as PED's in the NPC and IFBB; let's face it; it's part our sport. WPD, MPD, bb-ing, even bikini girls are using something.

Awesome advice. Yeah I just moved back to the states. Never been to a NPC show yet or IFBB etc. I was hoping to compete this year to see how I stack up but too much changes. Plus the food in america is so different and my body is responding to it differently. Lets hope that all those hormones America pumps into our animals going for my gains haha.

I have a coach I been trying to work with but they are so booked and have a waiting list. I think I could prep myself, just its nice having a set of eyes and especially towards the end. Its a lot harder as a women too with our hormones. Hands down, with my nutrition and training, I always second guess myself or do something stupid, the same time, every month, if you get what I'm saying.

And yeah I only went on gear because I wanted something more and got impatient but I did this once I already did my shows.. so so far, all my shows I have competed naturally and always placed top 3. I think genetics goes a long way and a lot of people don't realize that and show a ton of shit into their bodies. I am only trying to enhance what God already gave me but not build from the bottom up if that makes sense.

[Scorpion0922]

Awesome advice. Yeah I just moved back to the states. Never been to a NPC show yet or IFBB etc. I was hoping to compete this year to see how I stack up but too much changes. Plus the food in america is so different and my body is responding to it differently. Lets hope that all those hormones America pumps into our animals going for my gains haha.

I have a coach I been trying to work with but they are so booked and have a waiting list. I think I could prep myself, just its nice having a set of eyes and especially towards the end. Its a lot harder as a women too with our hormones. Hands down, with my nutrition and training, I always second guess myself or do something stupid, the same time, every month, if you get what I'm saying.

In my 20's and 30's I used to over think everything, this was before I started competing. I was working with my coach for about 2-3 months when he suggested a show. Something I will always remember is how he said "I am going to make this so you don't have to THINK."

This is why I always say how valuable he is. That thinking, questioning, doubting, etc. is completely out the window, even with women competitors who have that additional concern once a month.


And yeah I only went on gear because I wanted something more and got impatient but I did this once I already did my shows.. so so far, all my shows I have competed naturally and always placed top 3. I think genetics goes a long way and a lot of people don't realize that and show a ton of shit into their bodies. I am only trying to enhance what God already gave me but not build from the bottom up if that makes sense.

It does. I suppose there will always be a debate on the topic in the NPC and IFBB. If someone wants to (or can) be competitive without PED's then more power to them. Eventually if someone wants to take it to the next level then he/she is going to have to cross that line. I have no problem with PED's being a part of our sport....THAT'S IF you are 110% dedicated and disciplined with your nutrition and training. I only have problems with PED's being used as a crutch and recklessly while risking your health.

[Scorpion0922]

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[ChiefLee]

awesome yeah for sure. I am sure I will find a coach i can trust soon... until then I think they are all shit lol.. they ones I have dealt with so far at least!