Can't wait until April

Oldrookie · 03-25-2007, 01:42 PM

I was going to post some of these for the April 2007 IMPC, but I can't wait. I have a few of my final pictures from November 2006 for the IMPC and some from yesterday March 24, 2007 when I competed in my first ever live show.

I'll do more later. For some reason I am having a difficult time getting them on here.

**MacTech** · 03-25-2007, 01:50 PM

Looking good bro. How did you do in the show ?

**davtown** · 03-25-2007, 03:22 PM

Great change! Looks like you'll be much more prepared for this years IMPC

**madman911** · 03-25-2007, 03:39 PM

Awesome job bro!!! You're gonna be a force to reckon with this IMPC.

Oldrookie · 03-25-2007, 05:24 PM

I actually didn't do real well. Placed 3rd of 3 in Novice and 5th of 5 in Open. I thought I would be 2nd and 4th, but that is the nature of bodybuilding I guess. I was kind of disappointed, but I came home and looked at my old pictures for a pick me up and I felt 10 times better.

It was a great learning experience for me. Next show I need to have more size and sharpen the abs up. Overall it was a great experience and I am glad that I did it.

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Originally Posted by MacTech

Looking good bro. How did you do in the show ?

Oldrookie · 03-25-2007, 05:28 PM

Thank you Madman and Davtown. I am excited about getting started in the IMPC this year. Now that I cut down on the bodyfat I can focus on putting on some size more than being so strict on my diet and calories.

**romanaz** · 03-25-2007, 05:39 PM

congrats on doing the show man!! It takes guts to get up on that stage and be judged. Good work, can't wait to see you in the IMPC

AYung · 03-25-2007, 06:09 PM

Awesome job sticking to it bro!!

**MacTech** · 03-25-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldrookie

I actually didn't do real well. Placed 3rd of 3 in Novice and 5th of 5 in Open. I thought I would be 2nd and 4th, but that is the nature of bodybuilding I guess. I was kind of disappointed, but I came home and looked at my old pictures for a pick me up and I felt 10 times better.

It was a great learning experience for me. Next show I need to have more size and sharpen the abs up. Overall it was a great experience and I am glad that I did it.

Give yourself a lot of credit for getting up on stage. My first bb show I placed 15th of 18. My next contest, a year later, I was a 1st place class winner.

Keep pumping hard, you'll place much higher the next time.

Oldrookie · 03-26-2007, 12:18 AM

Thanks. That does make me feel better to hear. Originally, I was planning on doing two or three shows this summer. I might be better off training hard for next year's season and relying on the IMPC to keep me from getting too heavy again.

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Originally Posted by MacTech

Give yourself a lot of credit for getting up on stage. My first bb show I placed 15th of 18. My next contest, a year later, I was a 1st place class winner.

Keep pumping hard, you'll place much higher the next time.

**DarkFalcon** · 03-26-2007, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldrookie

I actually didn't do real well. Placed 3rd of 3 in Novice and 5th of 5 in Open. I thought I would be 2nd and 4th, but that is the nature of bodybuilding I guess. I was kind of disappointed, but I came home and looked at my old pictures for a pick me up and I felt 10 times better.

It was a great learning experience for me. Next show I need to have more size and sharpen the abs up. Overall it was a great experience and I am glad that I did it.

Nothing to feel bad about bro you did awesome! :clapping: What a change from the end of the IMPC to yesterday! Even from the begining of the IMPC is huge! You going at the pace you've been going and next year the other guys will be licking your boot's. Great job getting up there, hope ya had some fun!

Oldrookie · 03-26-2007, 01:17 PM

Yes, I did really enjoy it. There was some frustration on my part about my placing, but looking back it is probably fair based upon the size difference. The classes were divided based on height and I was just over 170 and I would guess the two guys in my novice class were pushing 200.

I am considering doing a show in mid-July that is by weight class. Currently I am 5' 9 1/2" at about 170, (I know that is tall for a middleweight, but at least I wouldn't be giving up close to 30 pounds). Anyway, I am still debating if I could put on some more size and get lean enough to compete in another 16 weeks. I am considering using some creatine and possibly some other supplements for this next show also. (I haven't used anything besides a multivitamin, meal replacements and flax oil up to this point).

One thing is for sure however. I benefitted tremendously from doing the IMPC. Many people mentioned that I had good stage presence. I was quite uncomfortable at first posting my pictures online, but I gradually got used to it and at the contest I felt very comfortable up on stage in my posing trunks.

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Nothing to feel bad about bro you did awesome! :clapping: What a change from the end of the IMPC to yesterday! Even from the begining of the IMPC is huge! You going at the pace you've been going and next year the other guys will be licking your boot's. Great job getting up there, hope ya had some fun!

**MacTech** · 03-26-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldrookie

Anyway, I am still debating if I could put on some more size and get lean enough to compete in another 16 weeks. I am considering using some creatine and possibly some other supplements for this next show also. (I haven't used anything besides a multivitamin, meal replacements and flax oil up to this point).

You will be hard pressed to make some gains, if you are going into another show in 16 weeks. Do the IMPC, put on some muscle and know you have the first step down: getting on stage!

Amazing the progress you make without hardly any supps. You must not be taking advantage of your pre and post workout ' window of nutrition ' needs. Creatine and a good whey protein will help you a lot.

**madman911** · 03-26-2007, 03:43 PM

I agree that you shouldn't rush into doing another show. You made a huge improvement in your condition, be happy with that for now, and set your sights on the IMPC. To give you a totally honest critique, your conditioning was probably a bigger factor in your placing than your size. You'll need to come in considerably leaner and drier to take a top spot. In reality, to take a top placing, you're looking at having to drop another 3-4% body fat and you'll need to tweak your final week protocol to drop water. Use the upcoming IMPC as a way to further nail down your conditioning.

Oldrookie · 03-26-2007, 04:37 PM

You're probably right, but I have a fear that I won't stay committed to keeping my weight down without the urgency of an approaching contest. I will probably make up my mind in the next month for sure.

I appreciate your honesty a great deal as well. Additionally, if there are specifics (and this goes for everyone) let me know. I would like as much constructive criticism as possible.

I do also agree, my conditioning needed to be better. I probably would have benefitted from at least another month of dieting to improve my conditioning. However, I do believe I was slightly more lean the guy who finished just before me. (Tough to know for sure unless the judges tell you though). I'm really not sure on my bodyfat percentage. My Tanita bodyfat scale varied between 4-7% in the last few weeks and the digital calipers I bought said about 7-8% although I am certainly not an expert in using them. My guess would probably be about 7-8%, but I certainly would not be suprised if it is actually higher than that.

I am looking forward to the IMPC and do actually plan on doing a true contest prep before that this year. Anyway, if you or anyone has any specifics they would suggest I would be grateful.

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Originally Posted by madman911

I agree that you shouldn't rush into doing another show. You made a huge improvement in your condition, be happy with that for now, and set your sights on the IMPC. To give you a totally honest critique, your conditioning was probably a bigger factor in your placing than your size. You'll need to come in considerably leaner and drier to take a top spot. In reality, to take a top placing, you're looking at having to drop another 3-4% body fat and you'll need to tweak your final week protocol to drop water. Use the upcoming IMPC as a way to further nail down your conditioning.

03-25-2007, 03:22 PM	#3
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Great change! Looks like you'll be much more prepared for this years IMPC __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

03-25-2007, 03:39 PM	#4
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,526 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Awesome job bro!!! You're gonna be a force to reckon with this IMPC. __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

03-25-2007, 05:28 PM	#6
Oldrookie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 259 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	Thanks Thank you Madman and Davtown. I am excited about getting started in the IMPC this year. Now that I cut down on the bodyfat I can focus on putting on some size more than being so strict on my diet and calories. __________________ "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." --Steve Prefontaine

03-25-2007, 06:09 PM	#8
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,280 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	Awesome job sticking to it bro!! __________________ 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.

03-26-2007, 03:43 PM	#14
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,526 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	I agree that you shouldn't rush into doing another show. You made a huge improvement in your condition, be happy with that for now, and set your sights on the IMPC. To give you a totally honest critique, your conditioning was probably a bigger factor in your placing than your size. You'll need to come in considerably leaner and drier to take a top spot. In reality, to take a top placing, you're looking at having to drop another 3-4% body fat and you'll need to tweak your final week protocol to drop water. Use the upcoming IMPC as a way to further nail down your conditioning. __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

03-25-2007, 01:50 PM	#2
MacTech IronMassoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: State of well being Posts: 439 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 35	Looking good bro. How did you do in the show ?

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