2006 IMPC Results! - Page 2

DJohnson · 11-23-2006, 03:58 AM

I took quite a few pictures. I took 3 pictures on each pose with my lens flare lighting which all had to be discarded. Then I took 3 pictures on each pose with the lighting I ended up using in the end. I think from there I glanced at the pictures and had to retake a few on abdominal and thigh and front lat spread.

And yeah, I had the 10 second timer - run to spot and flex technique as well.

Oh yeah, and after pigging out on the weekend I started my low carb day on monday but I had all this left over, no sodium steak so I was eating that up. I was eating that till tuesday mid afternoon and all of a sudden I started cramping up soooo bad right before snowboarding. I was so confused until I thought about the foods I ate. I had nearly no sodium since monday morning!

Once I got the ski resort I went to their cafeteria, grabbed two packets of salt and downed them and then a bunch of water. Cramps were gone in 5 minutes.

AYung · 11-23-2006, 04:01 AM

Very nice, haha.

**Grunt76** · 11-23-2006, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

Oh please big boy, I will be right on your badana ass next year, I might just do the OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!

Ya better get yer ducks in a row, cause I got the flock on my side punkin tator

Uh... FnF... You might have me to contest your placing also next time around...

Why not? If I get my shoulder fixed up and I'm good for training...

Great job everybody. I must state that lighting, color and pictures did change placings on my judge scoresheet.

If you look at the judging, you can make this very interesting observations: some competitors are all over the place and some others are very consistent from judge to judge.

AYung · 11-23-2006, 04:37 AM

I can tell my "lighting" was terrible because I didn't have lighting. I just took pictures in the morning and the only light came from the flash from the camera. I need to find a better set up and actually have lights next time around.

**Fitnfirm** · 11-23-2006, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Grunt76

Uh... FnF... You might have me to contest your placing also next time around...

Why not? If I get my shoulder fixed up and I'm good for training...

Great job everybody. I must state that lighting, color and pictures did change placings on my judge scoresheet.

If you look at the judging, you can make this very interesting observations: some competitors are all over the place and some others are very consistent from judge to judge.

Oh CRAP!!!! If you compete Ill have to train 10 hours a day and eat like a savage beast

Im Game

Bring it Grunt, the more the better!!!!!

**Fitnfirm** · 11-23-2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by madman911

I actually could have used a little more carbing before I took my pics, I was afraid I was spilling over (I was paranoid), but after eating some snickers and more PB and J, I actually was more vascular and drier... I was way too exhausted to take more pics though. Damn, posing is hard!!! I had DOMS the next day, especially in my glutes!!!!

I can't wait for next year already!!! It's gonna rock!! I'd buy stock in red bandana manufacturers if I were you.

I had about 55 pics, did 8 of one pose, lol. Jim has shaky hands, he doesnt realize it but he does. Next time Im having my girlfriend take pics as she takes awesome photos. Or maybe get a new tripod!!!!!

Our lighting was fluorescent above head, 4 light fixture, subject stood a few feet behind the light ,I also had a screen of 6 inches on the side of the lighting to take glare off the face, we had very soft side lighting to help create a more dramatic effect. Next time, Im going dream tan !!!! This pro tan zillion coats is for the birds!

Im still doing laundry trying to get it all out, its in my hair too and WONT come out, Im gonna have to bleach it again to get it out, lol I really liked the posing suits they were very cheap from bb.com and I felt it fit good considering it was off the shelf! Jims fit perfect, although he was complaining it smashed his jewels

Madman, maybe next time shave off all your facial hair including your eyebrows

You looked like Mr. Bean after being on the beach to long

But dude, You look totally awesome and Im very happy for you! But that wont stop me from beating you next time

DawnMarie · 11-23-2006, 05:42 AM

Congrats to all, I am really impressed by all the hard work, dedication and the camraderie as EME said. Awesome job guys!! You are ALL winners in my book! Woo-hoo!!

I am proud that I got to be a part of this and look forward to seeing everyone compete again next year!

**davtown** · 11-23-2006, 08:47 AM

Look at all the SWEET NEW AVATARS all the IMPC folk have!! It's been said a dozen times, but once again, great work!

hybridx · 11-23-2006, 12:23 PM

My photos were a disaster. I actually looked better a month ago.

Everything that could go wrong did. We had a birthday party going on at the same time.

- Pro Tan sucks!
- Lighting was completely messed up
- I was carb deleted - I came in flat, especially legs which looked like I didn't train them at all.

- I didn't pump except for about 40 pushups
- My backdrop wasn't setup the way I wanted it
- And only only hit a few shots for each
- And, I was at least 10 lbs too heavy. No amount of dehydrate was going to tighten me up completely.

But - it was a huge learning experience. And I can determine how each factor got messed up and how I can fix it.

The one important part for me is that this was an excellent test for getting ready for a real contest. If I had not done this, then I might have ended up doing the same thing for a real contest - and I wouldn't have wanted to step on stage in that condition!

I think my cutting was on schedule, but I needed to be more consistent with cardio, reduce portions on some of the meals when I was really hungry, and avoid cheats more. I think I gave myself enough time though. I also should not have gotten as heavy as I did which peaked at 215 lbs. This time around I'll eat and train at the same rate, but I'll be cutting out the high fat / garbage carb foods that I allowed during the bulk the last time. I don't want to add on any unnecessary fat.

From 180, I am back up to 187 today.

Congrats to Viper though. He pulled it out on all levels. When I saw your leg conditioning, I knew I lost.

**bigDman** · 11-23-2006, 12:36 PM

my pictures were better in october. I was to sore to flex in the november ones

Next year Ill actually cut

**madman911** · 11-23-2006, 01:20 PM

I took over 400 pictures. Only about 250 were actually decent, the others were of me getting into poses, kinda half-in, half-out or not smililing/making a dumbass face. I probably spent 3 hours posing and snapping pictures.

hybridx · 11-23-2006, 11:57 PM

I'm interested in how quickly you regain your strength. I'm hoping mine will come back quickly with a caloric surplus. The last time I cut down really low and was carb deleted, I made a major rebound within a few weeks and was stronger than ever.

**Sholiz** · 11-24-2006, 12:21 AM

HUGE congrats to EVERYONE for toughing it out these what ... 3 decades?

**madman911** · 11-24-2006, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hybridx

I'm interested in how quickly you regain your strength. I'm hoping mine will come back quickly with a caloric surplus. The last time I cut down really low and was carb deleted, I made a major rebound within a few weeks and was stronger than ever.

Keep in mind, I didn't do the typical contest prep experience of cutting for 12-16 weeks, it was actually 35 because I was so flabby at the beginning. Such an extended cut will cause more strength loss. I probably lost 10 lbs of muscle along with the 40+ lbs of fat I lost, which really isn't that bad for such a dramatic weight drop. I did lose some strength, but not as much as I feared I would; I think in 2 months I'll be back where I was. I don't want to risk injury so I'll be starting fairly conservatively with the weights. My goal is to increase weights by 2.5% each week. I am of the opinion that small weight increases are very helpful in making consistent, lengthy progress.

**Pioneer** · 11-25-2006, 04:12 PM

you guys and gals did a great job, those pics are great.

hybridx · 11-26-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madman911

Keep in mind, I didn't do the typical contest prep experience of cutting for 12-16 weeks, it was actually 35 because I was so flabby at the beginning. Such an extended cut will cause more strength loss. I probably lost 10 lbs of muscle along with the 40+ lbs of fat I lost, which really isn't that bad for such a dramatic weight drop. I did lose some strength, but not as much as I feared I would; I think in 2 months I'll be back where I was. I don't want to risk injury so I'll be starting fairly conservatively with the weights. My goal is to increase weights by 2.5% each week. I am of the opinion that small weight increases are very helpful in making consistent, lengthy progress.

What were you benching prior to starting, and at present?

I use that as a guideline since I know it is where my strength loss is most dramatic and measurable.

11-23-2006, 03:58 AM	#31
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 964 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	I took quite a few pictures. I took 3 pictures on each pose with my lens flare lighting which all had to be discarded. Then I took 3 pictures on each pose with the lighting I ended up using in the end. I think from there I glanced at the pictures and had to retake a few on abdominal and thigh and front lat spread. And yeah, I had the 10 second timer - run to spot and flex technique as well. Oh yeah, and after pigging out on the weekend I started my low carb day on monday but I had all this left over, no sodium steak so I was eating that up. I was eating that till tuesday mid afternoon and all of a sudden I started cramping up soooo bad right before snowboarding. I was so confused until I thought about the foods I ate. I had nearly no sodium since monday morning! Once I got the ski resort I went to their cafeteria, grabbed two packets of salt and downed them and then a bunch of water. Cramps were gone in 5 minutes. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

11-23-2006, 04:01 AM	#32
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,279 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	Very nice, haha. __________________ 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.

11-23-2006, 04:37 AM	#34
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,279 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	I can tell my "lighting" was terrible because I didn't have lighting. I just took pictures in the morning and the only light came from the flash from the camera. I need to find a better set up and actually have lights next time around. __________________ 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.

11-23-2006, 05:42 AM	#37
DawnMarie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 876 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 34	Congrats to all, I am really impressed by all the hard work, dedication and the camraderie as EME said. Awesome job guys!! You are ALL winners in my book! Woo-hoo!! I am proud that I got to be a part of this and look forward to seeing everyone compete again next year! __________________ Nov 2008 - ??? - IMPC '08 is on! Nov 2007 - 158.4 lb - Saw Abs! Nov 2004 - 282.5 lbs My Transformation: Transformation Story My Journal: DawnMarie's Bounce Back Journal @ OSB

11-23-2006, 08:47 AM	#38
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,346 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Look at all the SWEET NEW AVATARS all the IMPC folk have!! It's been said a dozen times, but once again, great work! __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

11-23-2006, 12:23 PM	#39
hybridx IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 208 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	My photos were a disaster. I actually looked better a month ago. Everything that could go wrong did. We had a birthday party going on at the same time. - Pro Tan sucks! - Lighting was completely messed up - I was carb deleted - I came in flat, especially legs which looked like I didn't train them at all. - I didn't pump except for about 40 pushups - My backdrop wasn't setup the way I wanted it - And only only hit a few shots for each - And, I was at least 10 lbs too heavy. No amount of dehydrate was going to tighten me up completely. But - it was a huge learning experience. And I can determine how each factor got messed up and how I can fix it. The one important part for me is that this was an excellent test for getting ready for a real contest. If I had not done this, then I might have ended up doing the same thing for a real contest - and I wouldn't have wanted to step on stage in that condition! I think my cutting was on schedule, but I needed to be more consistent with cardio, reduce portions on some of the meals when I was really hungry, and avoid cheats more. I think I gave myself enough time though. I also should not have gotten as heavy as I did which peaked at 215 lbs. This time around I'll eat and train at the same rate, but I'll be cutting out the high fat / garbage carb foods that I allowed during the bulk the last time. I don't want to add on any unnecessary fat. From 180, I am back up to 187 today. Congrats to Viper though. He pulled it out on all levels. When I saw your leg conditioning, I knew I lost. __________________ STATISTICS: Age 30 \|\| 5'9" \|\| 203.0 lbs \|\| BF~21% \|\| Endo Meso \|\| Flat Bench [MAX 320@1] =================================== Enhance Your Training Logs (And Get Alerts for New Supplement Testing Opportunities) ===================================

11-23-2006, 12:36 PM	#40
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,611 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	my pictures were better in october. I was to sore to flex in the november ones Next year Ill actually cut __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL Last edited by bigDman : 11-23-2006 at 01:18 PM.

11-23-2006, 01:20 PM	#41
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,523 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	I took over 400 pictures. Only about 250 were actually decent, the others were of me getting into poses, kinda half-in, half-out or not smililing/making a dumbass face. I probably spent 3 hours posing and snapping pictures. __________________ 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.

11-23-2006, 11:57 PM	#42
hybridx IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 208 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	I'm interested in how quickly you regain your strength. I'm hoping mine will come back quickly with a caloric surplus. The last time I cut down really low and was carb deleted, I made a major rebound within a few weeks and was stronger than ever. __________________ STATISTICS: Age 30 \|\| 5'9" \|\| 203.0 lbs \|\| BF~21% \|\| Endo Meso \|\| Flat Bench [MAX 320@1] =================================== Enhance Your Training Logs (And Get Alerts for New Supplement Testing Opportunities) ===================================

11-24-2006, 12:21 AM	#43
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,992 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 234	HUGE congrats to EVERYONE for toughing it out these what ... 3 decades? __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

11-25-2006, 04:12 PM	#45
Pioneer Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,922 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 75	you guys and gals did a great job, those pics are great. __________________ "A Marine in battle fears disgracing himself by running. He fears not losing his life, but losing his honor. He may not be able to preserve his life, but he can always preserve his honor. That much is within his power... To fear disgrace but not death, to fear not duty but dereliction from duty -- this is courage." -FMFM 1-0 "Leading Marines" pg. 43 Drive on

01-23-2007, 05:49 PM	#47
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,651 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 55