Who has plans to compete in the future? - Page 3

BBAddict · 10-30-2005, 02:33 AM

^ Great info EME,

I am deciding now whether to stay natural and compete someday in a amateur natural event. If I stay natural, I'm sure I would compete next year or the year after in some local natural events. I've gotten to really close to competition state once (4.4%bf) and I wouldn't want to do it that often, but once or twice a year would be alright. If I don't stay natural, I'm sure I wouldn't ever compete.

**EME** · 10-30-2005, 03:04 AM

Hey man,

If you think you'd enjoy it, I'd encourage you to compete, whether natural or not.

Being drug free is a choice I made, but I have no bad feelings toward guys who choose the other road. I have lots of great friends who have made that choice.

Either way, competing is great, if you enjoy the challenge of changing your body, and like to be in the spotlight.

The playing field is different if you are competing drug free, vs. if you are using prescription anabolics. There is no doubt about that.

The top drug free guys look amazing, but they aren't as big AND as hard at the same time.

I don't think it's fair, or cool for someone who has obviously been using to come to the drug free shows and compete just so they can place better.

The competitions should be fair. If you do a drug free show, it should be drug free. If you compete in an open show.. then bring your best physique to the stage by whatever means.

Either way though.. even if you decide to take the "other" path... I wouldn't count out competing... bring it and see how you like it!

I love it, and I'll probably keep competing and working to get better my entire life. I'll probably be one of those guys in the Masters over 60 class one day throwin down on a stage near you! :bigthumbu

- EME

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Originally Posted by BBAddict

^ Great info EME,

I am deciding now whether to stay natural and compete someday in a amateur natural event. If I stay natural, I'm sure I would compete next year or the year after in some local natural events. I've gotten to really close to competition state once (4.4%bf) and I wouldn't want to do it that often, but once or twice a year would be alright. If I don't stay natural, I'm sure I wouldn't ever compete.

**bigDman** · 10-30-2005, 03:41 AM

im going to compete when im 18 in a teen contest... Maybe sooner but i doubt it :p

AYung · 11-05-2005, 12:32 AM

Good luck with that bigD, looks like you can do well. 4 years is a lot of time to grow.

I plan to compete next November, or a couple months after that.

**antihero** · 11-13-2005, 12:04 AM

i would love to compete in the future, but im way too small to even think about it now...

*Old Navy* · 11-15-2005, 04:09 PM

2005 Contest Season

2005 NPC Northern Kentucky Bodybuilding Championships, Covington, KY, March 19th
Bantam Weight Class (-143 1/2 lbs) - Sixth
Grand Master 50+ - 10th

2005 FAME Georgia S.N.B.F. Bodybuilding Championships, Marietta, GA, April 2nd
Novice Men's Lightweight (-165 lbs) - Third
Open Men's Short (5' 7") - Third
Super Grand Master 60+ - First

2005 FAME Capital Classic S.N.B.F. Bodybuilding Championships, Montgomery, AL, May 21st
Open Men's Short (5' 7") - Sixth
Super Grand Master 60+ - First

2005 FAME World Bodybuilding Championships, Toronto, Canada, June 10 - 11th
Advanced Men's Lightweight (-150 lbs) - Sixth
Super Grand Master 60+ - Third

2005 NPC Southeastern Gold's Gym Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Gadsden, AL, June 18th
Bantam Weight (-143 1/2 lbs) - Third
Grand Master 50+ - Second
Super Grand Master 60+ - First

2005 FAME Southern Open Bodybuilding Championships S.N.B.F., Suwanee, GA, July 16th
Open Men's Short (5' 7") - Third
Super Grand Master 60+ - First
Best Male Poser - Southern Open

2006 Contest Season (Planned)

NPC Northern Kentucky, March 18
FAME S.N.B.F. Georgia, April 1
NPC Panama City, FL, April 22
FAME USA National Championships, NY, NY, May 6
2006 FAME World Championships, Toronto, June 15-18
NPC Alabama State Championship, July
Plus a few others, if my training is going well.

Regards, Old Navy

**EME** · 11-15-2005, 04:16 PM

Hey Old Navy,

Nice schedule you got going there for 2006, and nice work in 2005!

I'll see you at this show:

2006 FAME World Championships, Toronto, June 15-18

I'll be competing there also in the Pro Bodybuilding Division. :bigthumbu

- EME

**Trick D** · 11-15-2005, 04:52 PM

I may go to the NPC Northern Kentucky in march. Not 100% sure yet, but I have two friends who are twins that are going to do some serious damage. Both of them are about 5'5 or so, weigh about 180 and are serious contenders. If they would quit focusing on pling and went to bodybuilding they would probably have a legit chance at getting pro cards by the time they are 24-25. They are 20 now.

**Trick D** · 11-15-2005, 04:52 PM

(Oh course they would have to win nationals at like a middle weight class)

*Old Navy* · 11-15-2005, 05:31 PM

Michael. This will be your first WNSO Pro contest, right? The 2005 contest was a little shaky. It was their first effort. They charged too much for tickets and too many seats were empty. Some of us competed in front of the judges and few others. I hope FAME gets their act together in 2006. It was a fun show to compete in, nevertheless. I finished Third in Men's 60+. I'm going back to place First. I also placed out of the money in Advanced Men's Lightweights (150 pounds). I will place in the top five this time. LOL

**Trick D** · 11-15-2005, 05:33 PM

good luck Navy and EME...

**EME** · 11-15-2005, 06:09 PM

Hey Old Navy,

Yep, this will be my first Pro show.

I heard some of the same things about last year's show.

However, they seem to have already made some changes to make things much better.

I actually exchanged some e-mails this morning with Jeff Kippel ( FAME / WNSO co-founder ).

They have moved to a new location with free parking. That should be a big advantage. And, they have substantially lowered the ticket and entry costs.

I believe they have also changed it so that if you have an Expo ticket you can see all the amateur competitions for no additional charge. Only the Pro shows cost additional to see.

Good luck with your training and preparations.... I know I'm focused and hitting it hard!

- EME

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Originally Posted by Old Navy

Michael. This will be your first WNSO Pro contest, right? The 2005 contest was a little shaky. It was their first effort. They charged too much for tickets and too many seats were empty. Some of us competed in front of the judges and few others. I hope FAME gets their act together in 2006. It was a fun show to compete in, nevertheless. I finished Third in Men's 60+. I'm going back to place First. I also placed out of the money in Advanced Men's Lightweights (150 pounds). I will place in the top five this time. LOL

**antihero** · 11-20-2005, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EME

Hey Old Navy,

Yep, this will be my first Pro show.

I heard some of the same things about last year's show.

However, they seem to have already made some changes to make things much better.

I actually exchanged some e-mails this morning with Jeff Kippel ( FAME / WNSO co-founder ).

They have moved to a new location with free parking. That should be a big advantage. And, they have substantially lowered the ticket and entry costs.

I believe they have also changed it so that if you have an Expo ticket you can see all the amateur competitions for no additional charge. Only the Pro shows cost additional to see.

Good luck with your training and preparations.... I know I'm focused and hitting it hard!

- EME

your gonna kick some seroius ass EME, keep hitting it hard.

**EME** · 11-21-2005, 01:10 AM

Thanks bro.

This is going to be a big step up for me, going to the Professional Level.

I hope to truly be competitive for the top spots in few years after I add some more size.

For 2006, I plan to be as ripped and polished as possible, and I look forward to having a great time competing in the show.

Thanks for the support!

- EME

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Originally Posted by antihero

your gonna kick some seroius ass EME, keep hitting it hard.

**antihero** · 11-21-2005, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by EME

Thanks bro.

This is going to be a big step up for me, going to the Professional Level.

I hope to truly be competitive for the top spots in few years after I add some more size.

For 2006, I plan to be as ripped and polished as possible, and I look forward to having a great time competing in the show.

Thanks for the support!

- EME

i just cant wait until i get to the point that i am about 200lbs. i really wanna compete when im 19.

**EME** · 11-21-2005, 01:38 AM

You can do it man.

Just remember that you don't have to be 200 lbs to compete though.

If we all waited until we were Ronnie Coleman to get onstage, the competitions would be pretty empty!

In 2003, I was 143 lbs in contest shape.

This year, I was 165 lbs, and next year, I should be about 175 lbs.

I hope to continue to gain about 10 lbs LBM each year, and in a couple years, I'll be competing at close to 200.

But, none of that would have happened if I hadn't gotten back on stage in 2003 at 143 lbs.

As soon as you feel you are ready, get up there.

Very few of the teen guys at the State level look like Arnold. Most of the good teen competitors that I have seen are just really ripped. Most of the size comes later.

Start learning how to pose properly now, becasue that will go a long way to helping you on stage when the time comes for you to compete.

One of the biggest problems novice competitors have is not knowing how to pose properly, and not knowing how to properly transition between poses, and do their quarter turns properly. Learn that, and you'll be way ahead of the game.

Good luck with your training!

- EME

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Originally Posted by antihero

i just cant wait until i get to the point that i am about 200lbs. i really wanna compete when im 19.

10-30-2005, 02:33 AM	#61
BBAddict Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In The Gym Posts: 101 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	^ Great info EME, I am deciding now whether to stay natural and compete someday in a amateur natural event. If I stay natural, I'm sure I would compete next year or the year after in some local natural events. I've gotten to really close to competition state once (4.4%bf) and I wouldn't want to do it that often, but once or twice a year would be alright. If I don't stay natural, I'm sure I wouldn't ever compete. __________________ PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY.

10-30-2005, 03:41 AM	#63
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,547 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 182	im going to compete when im 18 in a teen contest... Maybe sooner but i doubt it :p __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

11-05-2005, 12:32 AM	#64
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,266 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 37	Good luck with that bigD, looks like you can do well. 4 years is a lot of time to grow. I plan to compete next November, or a couple months after that. __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

11-13-2005, 12:04 AM	#65
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,687 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	i would love to compete in the future, but im way too small to even think about it now... __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

11-15-2005, 04:16 PM	#67
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,651 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 55	Hey Old Navy, Nice schedule you got going there for 2006, and nice work in 2005! I'll see you at this show: 2006 FAME World Championships, Toronto, June 15-18 I'll be competing there also in the Pro Bodybuilding Division. :bigthumbu - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

11-15-2005, 04:09 PM	#66
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 17	2005 Contest Season 2005 NPC Northern Kentucky Bodybuilding Championships, Covington, KY, March 19th Bantam Weight Class (-143 1/2 lbs) - Sixth Grand Master 50+ - 10th 2005 FAME Georgia S.N.B.F. Bodybuilding Championships, Marietta, GA, April 2nd Novice Men's Lightweight (-165 lbs) - Third Open Men's Short (5' 7") - Third Super Grand Master 60+ - First 2005 FAME Capital Classic S.N.B.F. Bodybuilding Championships, Montgomery, AL, May 21st Open Men's Short (5' 7") - Sixth Super Grand Master 60+ - First 2005 FAME World Bodybuilding Championships, Toronto, Canada, June 10 - 11th Advanced Men's Lightweight (-150 lbs) - Sixth Super Grand Master 60+ - Third 2005 NPC Southeastern Gold's Gym Classic Bodybuilding Championships, Gadsden, AL, June 18th Bantam Weight (-143 1/2 lbs) - Third Grand Master 50+ - Second Super Grand Master 60+ - First 2005 FAME Southern Open Bodybuilding Championships S.N.B.F., Suwanee, GA, July 16th Open Men's Short (5' 7") - Third Super Grand Master 60+ - First Best Male Poser - Southern Open 2006 Contest Season (Planned) NPC Northern Kentucky, March 18 FAME S.N.B.F. Georgia, April 1 NPC Panama City, FL, April 22 FAME USA National Championships, NY, NY, May 6 2006 FAME World Championships, Toronto, June 15-18 NPC Alabama State Championship, July Plus a few others, if my training is going well. Regards, Old Navy

11-15-2005, 05:31 PM	#70
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 17	Michael. This will be your first WNSO Pro contest, right? The 2005 contest was a little shaky. It was their first effort. They charged too much for tickets and too many seats were empty. Some of us competed in front of the judges and few others. I hope FAME gets their act together in 2006. It was a fun show to compete in, nevertheless. I finished Third in Men's 60+. I'm going back to place First. I also placed out of the money in Advanced Men's Lightweights (150 pounds). I will place in the top five this time. LOL