whos competed in here??

[shirlene29]

I'll look at what you posted QT

bikini turned me off because your shoes were actually counted as part of your score....I was like...wtf, if I make the wrong shoe choice I lose points?

I have a good base of muscle and because I took time off last trimester, house fire, what not...muscle is jumping on fast like newbie gains (muscle memory?)
I've been jumping for higher weights and feel really good on the current keto diet so I think if I can maintain what muscle I have and shred fat I might be good to go for a late summer show...but want to judge where Im at by the end of this month

it definitely seemed like moderate muscle and low bf (sub 15%) was where figure was at

oh and there was an over 35 division...so that was cool...I'll be 35 in august

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I'll look at what you posted QT

bikini turned me off because your shoes were actually counted as part of your score....I was like...wtf, if I make the wrong shoe choice I lose points?

I have a good base of muscle and because I took time off last trimester, house fire, what not...muscle is jumping on fast like newbie gains (muscle memory?)
I've been jumping for higher weights and feel really good on the current keto diet so I think if I can maintain what muscle I have and shred fat I might be good to go for a late summer show...but want to judge where Im at by the end of this month

it definitely seemed like moderate muscle and low bf (sub 15%) was where figure was at

oh and there was an over 35 division...so that was cool...I'll be 35 in august

Yeah the masters would be a good option for sure at least its more of a level playing field.

It's not really about bf% it's not like they have calipars on stage but from what I have seen I would guess bikini is more in the neighbourhood of 15% something like 13-17% for bikini. Figure is more like 13%-10% your abs need to be completely in and no jiggle to the ass for figure. For bikini there can be some jiggle to that ass still and you don't need a six pack more like a four pack.

As for the shoes as a judgement in bikini well figure isn't much better you are judged on your over all package of feminity I believe those are the words they use. In all of them you still have to look put together even bodybuilding. Say there was two girl with equal bodies however one had put more effort into her hair makeup etc her overall presentation would be considered better than a counter part that didn't put that same effort in. Competing can be a very humbling experience as judgement can be extremely subjective.

 

[shirlene29]

hmmm...I'll have to think more on it...
my biggest problem is hair because hair my hair fell out when my thyroid went apeshit again last summer...and it frankly hasn't finished growing back in
the makeup/model aspect of it doesn't scare me...I don't generally mention it on elite but I was a model from the age of 12-20

fuck being judged on some shoes tho! lol
the subjectivity of it has to be tough...

you think sub 12% ?? I've never gone below 15...thats food for thought

Im close to 30% in my avi...at 22% roughly now...have ab outline but not much else


calves and upper arms are always the worst on me for hanging on to fat
my calves are seriously the only thing I've ever considered having lipo-ed LOL

 

[superqt4u2nv]

hmmm...I'll have to think more on it...
my biggest problem is hair because hair my hair fell out when my thyroid went apeshit again last summer...and it frankly hasn't finished growing back in
the makeup/model aspect of it doesn't scare me...I don't generally mention it on elite but I was a model from the age of 12-20

fuck being judged on some shoes tho! lol
the subjectivity of it has to be tough...

you think sub 12% ?? I've never gone below 15...thats food for thought

Im close to 30% in my avi...at 22% roughly now...have ab outline but not much else


calves and upper arms are always the worst on me for hanging on to fat
my calves are seriously the only thing I've ever considered having lipo-ed LOL

How long is your hair now? If its shoulder length or there abouts and not super thin you could go with clip in hair extentions they make a big diffrence and I know a great brand for only about $150.

For figure more than likely sub 12% it really depends on where you are competing I suggest going to watch a local show before you figure out what you are going to do.

 

[shirlene29]

its not super thin now...just sort of untamed because theres so much new undergrowth....its only chin length right now... I kind of hate it
you think a super stylish bob would fly? or you thinkin long hair is the lay of the land? Id be game for clip in extensions...

I'm gonna have to go watch some shows

 

[superqt4u2nv]

its not super thin now...just sort of untamed because theres so much new undergrowth....its only chin length right now... I kind of hate it
you think a super stylish bob would fly? or you thinkin long hair is the lay of the land? Id be game for clip in extensions...

I'm gonna have to go watch some shows

From what I have seen it's mostly longish hair in bikini I think the 120 gram set would probably work for you even at chin length Clip-In Hair Extensions by Luxy Hair

I have the 160 gram set my hairs on the thicker side just for what ever reason I can't get my dam hair to grow to the length I want it these add about 4 inches to my total length and make my hair appear even thicker. I have had mine for over a year wear them a few times a month and I have colored them and they are still in great shape.

Check out the video on short hair

 

[Musclemama]

I have competed . I did a figure show and a bikini show . Was actually approached by the owners of my gym . I workout for stress relief and to stay healthy never even thought of doing a show . Also have to say once I committed to it and followed thru with it it was a huge accomplishment . It seems that every show is diff . Even as to what they are looking for . Diff areas play a part too . I def plan on competing again !

 

[cindylou]

Shirl, I've used those hair extensions when I was growing my hair out. You'll love them.

 

[slat1]

hmmm...seems like the only ones here are "natural" ..or maybe thats just what I found in a cursory look around

Check the NPC. They have two shows in Boston and I believe there is one in New Haven amongst others.

 

[shirlene29]

thanks slat!