posted July 22, 2000 07:39 AM            

I would like to thank everyone from the board that helped me with info--you guys know who you are.

The woman in the shots is my girlfriend Vanessa, and she took 2nd in the Women's open LW class(her first show!).

Ok, just go to http//photos.yahoo.com/bcandbc 2000 and check it out!

posted July 22, 2000 09:42 AM            

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IF YOUR HEART'S NOT INTO IT YOU'RE NOT INTO IT!!

posted July 22, 2000 12:40 PM            

It should work!

posted July 22, 2000 01:12 PM            

You both look great, keep up the good work.

posted July 22, 2000 05:50 PM            

looks good!!

posted July 22, 2000 10:55 PM            

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Lift until u can't...... and then some.

posted July 23, 2000 12:17 PM            

Wait till I post my before(16weeks out)shots and after shots--unbeliveable. THanks for all the support!

posted July 23, 2000 12:26 PM            

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posted July 24, 2000 10:38 AM            

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Big-Al
Train hard or go home!

posted July 24, 2000 10:48 AM            

I agree with the judges on the quad sweep and the chest thing. I would say your strongest point in your excellent back and arm development. Frankly I thought the calves looked a little flat.

posted July 24, 2000 11:28 AM            

As for my calves, I know, they look tiny!!??!! My calves and quads really lost size from the diet, they were my strong points. I probably need to work on spiking them better on stage.

It is amazing how people so big and full in the "offseason" kind of shrivel up when contest dieting. I lost 55lbs!!!

Bodybuilding contests are done by people that have something to prove to themselves. In no other sport is the commitment and self sacrifice so great for such a small prize. That in itself is proof that we do this for ourselves and nobody else.

Later Bros

posted July 24, 2000 09:22 PM            

DBposer, it was 18 weeks of dieting, and yes, food is incredible now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Look, to each his own, that's what I say. Let's not bash each other, especially since I post so infrequently. LOL

posted July 25, 2000 10:56 AM            

THIS POST WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT POSITIVITY AND ACCOMPLISHING GOALS----STOP YOUR DICK WAVING MATCH! NOW I REMEMBER EXACTLY WHY I TOOK THE LAST 4 WEEKS OFF FROM THIS BOARD. I COULDN'T STAND ALL THE BULLSHIT SOME OF YOU GUYS LOVE TO DISH OUT.

KNOCK IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted July 25, 2000 02:13 PM            

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Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit.

posted July 25, 2000 11:24 PM            

Peace

posted July 26, 2000 02:45 PM            

I really didn't do anything exotic or out of the ordinary. I dieted for 18-20 weeks, and I recommend anyone who has competed "less than shredded" to take that much time. It is a long diet, but each week was do-able. Because my girlfriend did it also, I was able to stay in the "zone" more easily, and I didn't cheat on my diet, not one time. I also had/kept very detailed records of my food and drug regiment, and that really helped. Lastly, I didn't cut calories below 2800/day---ever. I believe in eating "clean-normal", but really upping the intensity of my workouts and doing 1hr cardio every morning and 40 min every night.

Let the mirror be your guide to progress--it doesn't lie.

It was a very interesting journey for the both of us. If I get the guts needed to post some "before" shots, you'll see how far we came.

posted July 26, 2000 03:05 PM            

Oh, btw some heavy curls [5x5's] could take care of those bi's, >:> Your balance is good though on all body parts which is why I think you got some kudos coming.