Post-Contest binge

[BStumpf619]

Hey guys, I'm competing in my first show a week from today. My food cravings are out of control. But I was just looking to hear from some of you guys that have competed and then afterwards just pigged out. How long did you guys pig out before you starting eating clean again. I know im going to gain weight but I dont want to gain a shit ton of weight. I was thinking about Sunday night after the show and monday pretty much eating whatever the hell I want and then maybe by Wednesday or Thursday start cleaning it up. But still probably will be going out to eat with some of my friends. Any input from you guys would be awesome. thanks

 

[muscleaddiction]

Hey guys, I'm competing in my first show a week from today. My food cravings are out of control. But I was just looking to hear from some of you guys that have competed and then afterwards just pigged out. How long did you guys pig out before you starting eating clean again. I know im going to gain weight but I dont want to gain a shit ton of weight. I was thinking about Sunday night after the show and monday pretty much eating whatever the hell I want and then maybe by Wednesday or Thursday start cleaning it up. But still probably will be going out to eat with some of my friends. Any input from you guys would be awesome. thanks

Good luck in your show...I remember my first show in 2005, it is an awesome experience bro and this week is the week that will make or break you, so keep the cravings at bay, reduce sodium, carb deplete, hydrate, carb load, paint on ProTan, oh the fun you will have this week! So as far as your post contest splurge you really need to be careful, I know most will indulge in whatever but you need to think about one thing...your body is going to be depleted and will react like a dry sponge...and being sodium depleted as well, your body is going to absorb. You want to ease back into sodium intake for at least a week, don't go and eat a large pepperoni pizza or anything that has a ton of sodium in it...you will bloat up like a whale, lose all the hard earned definition, and put your heart at risk. Sweets on the other hand you don't have to be as careful as you do with sodium. After my 1st competition I was like man I want to eat everything I could get my hands on...but thank God I had me trainer with me to watch over me...I wanted a big juicy burger, but the burger patty had to not be seasoned, and only a dollup of ketchup due to the sodium in it...no fries, no salt except whatever sodium is naturally occurring in food. I did have cheesecake for desert, but you really need to think about it...you have just got in the best shape of your life, don't you want to keep your physique this way.for a little while? Don't go nuts on sodium rich foods as your body will absorb water that much more and you will bloat up! I had a buddy of mine eat an entire pizza after his first show and he ate whatever he wanted sodium and all! He put on like 30 lbs in 3 days after his show...no joke! Everyone said he looked shit 3 days after his show, and he.got sick too. So just watch yourself, think of a desert like ice cream or cheesecake, but don't have a seasoned steak or anything like that...it won't be good for you.

Good luck and let us know how you do bro! I can't wait to get back on stage!

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[BStumpf619]

Hey man, thanks for the good luck i appreciate it. I am currently carb depleting and sodium and water loading. Its fun stuff, i love eating boiled chicken and broc. every 2 hrs! haha but yeah man I know some of my friends that have gained upwards of 30 pounds after shows, but they did look pretty sick still. I have so much junk food that i bought and stashed away haha so thats why I am asking. I just feel like its gonna be hard for me to not eat it since i have been dieting for 19 weeks. You know? i kinda just want to reward myself for a few days then it will be back on the grind trying to gain nice lean mass. I am going out to Red Lobster right after, so you think thats a bad idea then? cause im sure there is nothing there with low sodium. haha. anyways i appreciate the advice and the good luck wishes. I will for sure let you know how everything turns out. as of right now everything looks great, just somewhat holding a bit of water on my lower stomach. hoping that it comes down once i drop water/sodium.

 

[muscleaddiction]

Enjoy...which show are doing?

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[BStumpf619]

Thanks. I go to school at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. probably never have heard of it lol but they have a show every year. Its called Mr. And Ms. Sru. I'm starting out with a small show to see how things go and if i want to do another one or not.

 

[muscleaddiction]

Thanks. I go to school at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. probably never have heard of it lol but they have a show every year. Its called Mr. And Ms. Sru. I'm starting out with a small show to see how things go and if i want to do another one or not.

You are right...never heard of it lol! You will do another show, trust me...and don't forget to get pictures done the day of or before.

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[BStumpf619]

You are right...never heard of it lol! You will do another show, trust me...and don't forget to get pictures done the day of or before.

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lol yeah i figured. but yeah im sure i will to. the journey has been something to remember. and i will for sure get pictures i have been taking pics the whole way through.

 

[muscleaddiction]

lol yeah i figured. but yeah im sure i will to. the journey has been something to remember. and i will for sure get pictures i have been taking pics the whole way through.

Later when I am in front of my computer I will post a few of mine from my first comp...San Jose Bodybuilding Championships...I give you full respect bro, there are only a small % of us that will endure what we do to get on stage.

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[BStumpf619]

alright man sounds good. and yeah like I said I appreciate the respect it definitely has been one of the toughest things I have done mentally and physically. but I def. have enjoyed it

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[BStumpf619]

bump. anyone else have experiences with this

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[figurechamp]

Thanks. I go to school at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. probably never have heard of it lol but they have a show every year. Its called Mr. And Ms. Sru. I'm starting out with a small show to see how things go and if i want to do another one or not.

I've heard of it! I'm east of you, in PA. Have a SRU tshirt from a relative who played football there several years ago.

Good luck with your show! I'm like you-- I cannot wait to get my hands on some serious food! I'm 6 weeks out and am ready to eat chocolate cake the day after my show!

 

[BStumpf619]

Thats cool im glad someone has heard of it! haha. But thank you and good luck to you too. But yeah I usually never really ate bad before dieting other than a pizza here or there...but as soon as I started dieting man oh man. I started craving things I didn't even know I liked! haha crazy stuff. needless to say going junk food shopping while hungry is not good for your wallet. I probably wont eat half of the things I bought haha

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[caligirl85]

I'd be really careful too, like the other poster said. It's hard to stop the binging once you get going. I'd give yourself a day or two and then get back on a program and reverse diet back up to maintenance levels. It's super easy to put on 10+ lbs over night. Keep you water intake high post show too. You can swell right up and the water will help. Not sure if you'll be using any diuretics but I'd keep an extra one around for the post show binge.

 

[muscleaddiction]

I think for me it was the water depletion on the last week prior to the show, as soon as I psyched myself out and knew I couldn't have as much water as I was used to drinking I was freaking out...I would suck on ice cubes just to keep my mouth moist. Have fun bro, enjoy the experience and make sure you get lots of photos.

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[BStumpf619]

haha yeah I mean I figure im gonna enjoy myself for a bit after. its been an enjoyable ride but can't wait to not think about it for a while. and thanks everyone.

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[caligirl85]

I think for me it was the water depletion on the last week prior to the show, as soon as I psyched myself out and knew I couldn't have as much water as I was used to drinking I was freaking out...I would suck on ice cubes just to keep my mouth moist. Have fun bro, enjoy the experience and make sure you get lots of photos.

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This is a whole different thread topic probably but I've done a lot of reading on sodium/ water depletion and I know it makes a difference if you're natty or not but I'm probably not gonna do it for my next show. There's a new movement out there for not doing it. It's interesting stuff!! Maybe I'm just looking for any reason not to cut water!! LOL

 

[muscleaddiction]

This is a whole different thread topic probably but I've done a lot of reading on sodium/ water depletion and I know it makes a difference if you're natty or not but I'm probably not gonna do it for my next show. There's a new movement out there for not doing it. It's interesting stuff!! Maybe I'm just looking for any reason not to cut water!! LOL

That would be great...but the judges like to see the dry look, not smooth...if they are finally going to take health into consideration, then that is a positive move for sure. Not good for the heart!

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[BStumpf619]

well I am currently cutting water and sodium depleting lol. I went that route I did read some articles and saw that some people say that cutting warred and sodium is unnecessary. but it is my first show and ill see how it works out.

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[caligirl85]

That would be great...but the judges like to see the dry look, not smooth...if they are finally going to take health into consideration, then that is a positive move for sure. Not good for the heart!

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Nothing to do the judges looking at health...it's more based on the science of water regulation in the body and a lot of research showing you can't regulate it, no matter how hard we try. I totally agree...judges are looking at overall conditioning, dry and hard. This is just all based on information I've read from some of the big diet guru names in the sport and lots of debates and opinions on other forums I go on. Some of the pro guys I follow are not doing it anymore, although most of them are naturals but they come in super dry and hard and compete at the national pro levels.

I haven't tried it yet but seen a lot of people backstage now drinking water. Again, I think if you're not natty, you probably do need to deplete depending on what you're running because some of the aas's can cause that interstitial water retention but if you're lean enough, they're saying you shouldn't have to deplete.

Who knows!! I'm always interested in hearing opinions and reading research for this type of thing. It's one of those standard bodybuilding practices that some are challenging now. I'm gonna hit the stage later this year and am going to do a trial run as I get closer...just to experiment!

 

[caligirl85]

well I am currently cutting water and sodium depleting lol. I went that route I did read some articles and saw that some people say that cutting warred and sodium is unnecessary. but it is my first show and ill see how it works out.

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I would track yourself really closely this week. Just so you really know what happens for you and what you're cutting out etc. It'll be really beneficial for you in future shows. Good luck!!

 

[BStumpf619]

I can definitely see why everyone hates cutting water! I am so thirsty today. having 4oz. with my meals til about 6 then cutting it completely. but I can see my self drying up so much its crazy. more and more cuts are coming out. so I can't see why you wouldn't do it. besides the health issues and how miserable it is haha

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[muscleaddiction]

I can definitely see why everyone hates cutting water! I am so thirsty today. having 4oz. with my meals til about 6 then cutting it completely. but I can see my self drying up so much its crazy. more and more cuts are coming out. so I can't see why you wouldn't do it. besides the health issues and how miserable it is haha

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Seeing the results from it is what keeps you focused...also as you know keep posing and squeezing the muscles, keeps your mind off of it. You are almost there bro...kill it!

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[BStumpf619]

Seeing the results from it is what keeps you focused...also as you know keep posing and squeezing the muscles, keeps your mind off of it. You are almost there bro...kill it!

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I was actually under the impression that I was supposed to relax today as much as possible. my buddy that it helping me and who has done a few shows told me to stay off my feet as much as possible due to holding water. but i dont know like i said this is my first go round with this. just taking in every little bit of help from anyone and next time ill know so much more.

 

[caligirl85]

Make sure you post some pics!! Kill it and enjoy the moments!!

 

[BStumpf619]

Make sure you post some pics!! Kill it and enjoy the moments!!

Thanks!

 

[muscleaddiction]

I was actually under the impression that I was supposed to relax today as much as possible. my buddy that it helping me and who has done a few shows told me to stay off my feet as much as possible due to holding water. but i dont know like i said this is my first go round with this. just taking in every little bit of help from anyone and next time ill know so much more.

Well listen to him then...my coach had me posing every hour up until I walked on stage, but yes come to think of it the rest of the time I chillin...but listen to him.

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[BStumpf619]

yeah ive been laying around basically all day lol. just want it to be 10 am tomorrow. thats when prejudging is. getting rather bored/nervous/excited. so many feelings haha but its been hard to not pose at all. i have been here and there mainly after i eat carbs just to see how im filling out. this shits crazy lol i think im falling in love with bodybuilding

 

[muscleaddiction]

yeah ive been laying around basically all day lol. just want it to be 10 am tomorrow. thats when prejudging is. getting rather bored/nervous/excited. so many feelings haha but its been hard to not pose at all. i have been here and there mainly after i eat carbs just to see how im filling out. this shits crazy lol i think im falling in love with bodybuilding

Good luck today bro! Comes down to this day!

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[BStumpf619]

thanks guys. I placed 5th and 4th in the two divisions I was in. ill take ot as a learning experience and time to make improvements in the off season. but still for my first show I am not complaining about it. and by the way. I did pig out ti a certain extent lol not anything crazy because my stomach literally couldnt handle it. but my stomach is sooooo bloated right now lol I can't even move from my couch. thanks for all the support guys. ill post up some contest pics when I get a chance/figure out how to lol.

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[muscleaddiction]

thanks guys. I placed 5th and 4th in the two divisions I was in. ill take ot as a learning experience and time to make improvements in the off season. but still for my first show I am not complaining about it. and by the way. I did pig out ti a certain extent lol not anything crazy because my stomach literally couldnt handle it. but my stomach is sooooo bloated right now lol I can't even move from my couch. thanks for all the support guys. ill post up some contest pics when I get a chance/figure out how to lol.

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Congratulations brother...you did it! Just getting on stage and competing, you are already a winner no matter how you placed in the judges eyes...you are a part of the few that take it to this level. Be proud and enjoy your victory brother!

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[BStumpf619]

yeah man, thanks a lot. I appreciate the kind words for sure bro. leading up to the show I honestly thought id never, ever want to do another show in my life. but as soon as I stepped out on the stage man my whole mindset changed. I fell in love. the whole day today was such an awesome experience and I truly can say I loved every second of it. its something I think everyone should experience that puts the time/dedication and money in to the gym and nutrition and everything else that goes along with it. im looking forward to a good off season and maybe looking for another show in another couple months or so.

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[cc17]

you looked good bro! if u come in a tad harder next time with those delts, gain some more mass, youll be a beast bro! i thought u looked good the whole damn time u were freakin out lol...........ps stumpf ur a stud

 

[BStumpf619]

haha thanks man I appreciate it..btw who is this?? lol

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[caligirl85]

Congratulations brother...you did it! Just getting on stage and competing, you are already a winner no matter how you placed in the judges eyes...you are a part of the few that take it to this level. Be proud and enjoy your victory brother!

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Well said!! Just the fact that you made it on stage is more then most can say!! You only really compete with yourself and you did it!! Great job!!

 

[BStumpf619]

thanks everyone, I really do appreciate it. means a lot to me to hear all the positive comments coming from everyone on here.

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[cc17]

its higa monsta! nah its curt bro im fuckin with you lol

 

[BStumpf619]

haha what's up curt

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[spikester]

You ever get any pics man?

 

[BStumpf619]

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[BStumpf619]

yeah..haha i have pictures i just gotta figure out how to post them up

 

[BStumpf619]

here are the pics from stage that i have. like i said..i was not 100% happy with how I came in...as you guys can see i was still holding a little bit on my lower stomach. But it was my first show...so it was a learning experience.