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Thinking about competing..

JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2005/02/15, 05:07 PM I've been thinking lately about entering a competition. Maybe 6 months to a year from now. But I know absolutely nothing about them, when they are or how to prepare for one. Just looking for a little info.....
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/02/15, 05:45 PM go 6 months bulk and then start cutting slowly your cals until the competition :big_smile::big_smile:
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/02/15, 05:49 PM YO JUSTIN, http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ramsey19.htm
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2005/02/15, 05:57 PM thanks for the link kakaroto
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/02/15, 09:20 PM Go Justin!!!! Look up the NPC, the IFBB , and the NANBF online and see if any have factions close to you. Decide whether you want to compete against natural athletes or 'enhanced' athletes, pick a date, start dieting 16 weeks out and I bet bbfit and I can give you a lot of step-by-step advice as you go! -------------- Vision without action is a daydream, Action without vision is a nightmare. -- Japanese Proverb --
	2005/02/15, 11:48 PM go for it Justin. You can learn an awful lot in BB1's journal. It was fascinating reading right up to and during his last competition. He documents a brutal cut phase and covers alot of diet info as well. The last week or two is particularly interesting. -------------- There is plenty of room for all Gods creatures right next to the mashed potatoes. Charlie
SkinnyM6886 Posts: 143 Joined: 2004/10/25	2005/02/16, 02:27 AM This is probably a stupid question but...Does natural mean no supplements at all, like no ZMA, Creatine, Glutamine, etc., or does it just mean no steriods/pro-hormones?
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2005/02/16, 03:23 AM I'm gonna guess natural is without steroids, or other pro hormones but i could be wrong. I'm gonna go natural if thats the case. I was gonna wait till i was older but i figure eh what the hell might as well go for it now and get some experience. I've been working extremely hard to get where I am and now i wanna have something to work towards. Is it a good idea to go in to a comp. while on creatine for an extra pump? thanks for the support guys i appreciate it.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/02/16, 07:44 AM No steroids or pro-hormones, though there are those who know how to get around the testing. ============ Quoting from SkinnyM6886: This is probably a stupid question but...Does natural mean no supplements at all, like no ZMA, Creatine, Glutamine, etc., or does it just mean no steriods/pro-hormones? ============= -------------- Vision without action is a daydream, Action without vision is a nightmare. -- Japanese Proverb --
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/02/16, 07:50 AM Good on you Justin. I hope that you give it a shot. I have felt the same way as you, always wanted to try it atleast once but I have no idea where to even start! -------------- I skip faster than most people can run.
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/02/16, 09:44 AM Definitely have a go, Justin I think you will do very well, you seem to have the necessary discipline. Good luck and keep us posted.
SkinnyM6886 Posts: 143 Joined: 2004/10/25	2005/02/16, 11:35 AM Hey justin, would you mine posting some more pictures when you get closer to the competition date so we could see how much you've improved. Good Luck to you man.
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2005/02/16, 01:07 PM Thanks guys i'm def. gonna give it a go here in a bout 6 months to a year i just gotta find a competition and pick a date. Go for it hec, i don't know where to start but i'm just gonna go for it there's plenty of help here on the boards. I'll keep ya posted and will post pics once i get closer.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/02/16, 08:30 PM First time out give yourself 16 weeks to prepare. Not giving yourself enough time will result in muscle loss every time. Good luck to you. Go to www.npcnewsonline.com and look for contests in your area at your prescribed date. You will of course have to join the organization, but you can do that the day of the show if you like. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2005/02/16, 08:52 PM What class would i fall in? These are the categories a see. Unlimited Men (6 wt groups) • Unlimited Women (2 wt group) • Novice Men (4 wt groups) • Masters Men (Over 40,50,60) • Teen (one class) • Fitness (one class) • Figure** • Masters Figure Over 35 (two classes)*** • Masters Figure Over 45 (one class) I'm 21 is there an age group for me or would i be placed in a weight class?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/02/16, 09:16 PM Novice men.....and then your weight class. How old are you? You can always do a crossover into other classes also. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2005/02/16, 11:29 PM I'm 21 although i'll prob. be 22 when i compete.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/02/17, 11:41 AM Just wondering, because there are teen classes and of course masters. For instance, I do a crossover, which means I compete in 2 classes. I compete in the Masters, and also in my weight class. You will only be able to do your weight class at this point. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2005/02/18, 01:03 PM bb1 when you say gove yourself 16 weeks to prepare for your first time does that mean 16 weeks of cutting?
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/02/18, 04:51 PM i think so
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/02/18, 08:06 PM Yes, diet for 16 weeks. You want a nice slow loss, and never having done it before(contest level dieting is much harder than simple "cutting as you will see), you will need that much time. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com