bigben66
New member
At the tender age of 42, I've decided it's now or never, and I'm planning on entering my first bodybuilding competition next May here in the UK....
As I'm on TRT now, this will obviously have to be a non-tested event. So with 11 months to go, I'm setting up this log to map out my progress as I run up to the event.
My intention is to post before, during and after pics throughout the experience.
I have signed up to a year of dietary advice and contest prep with our resident dietician 3J, and I'm stoked and so determined to make a real good fist of this. I never do things by halves!
So, I'm 5ft 8", 220lbs, 42yrs old and work as a Gym Instructor here in the UK.
I have been lifting weights for almost 25yrs on and off but have never competed. I'm normally quite a shy guy so I'm under no illusions that the posing aspect of all this is going to be the biggest ordeal.
The aims of this log are to get advice from fellow 'Ology members as to how my progress is going, relay information to other guys who are considering competing for the first time also, and to take any recommendations on any pre-competition cycles that may be worth considering as I lead up to the event.
Like I said, I'm excited at the prospect of working with 3J, he has already been extremely thorough with his questioning and after seeing his transformation successes on his website 3J's Nutrition | Diet and fitness consulting to get you to the next level. - I know I can walk on that stage looking my best.
Strengths: My arms and back have always been my strongest bodyparts and when my bodyfat is low, my abs pop nicely.
Weaknesses: Undoubtedly my legs! I have played soccer since childhood up until last year, so heavy squatting etc was never really possible. Plus I have had knee cartilage issues recently that required surgery 8 weeks ago. My aim is to really work hard to bring up my legs over the next 11 months. I also aim to bring up my upper chest, but doesn't everyone!?
Feel free to chime in guys, I'd appreciate your help along the way!
Starting pics to follow...
BigBen
As I'm on TRT now, this will obviously have to be a non-tested event. So with 11 months to go, I'm setting up this log to map out my progress as I run up to the event.
My intention is to post before, during and after pics throughout the experience.
I have signed up to a year of dietary advice and contest prep with our resident dietician 3J, and I'm stoked and so determined to make a real good fist of this. I never do things by halves!
So, I'm 5ft 8", 220lbs, 42yrs old and work as a Gym Instructor here in the UK.
I have been lifting weights for almost 25yrs on and off but have never competed. I'm normally quite a shy guy so I'm under no illusions that the posing aspect of all this is going to be the biggest ordeal.
The aims of this log are to get advice from fellow 'Ology members as to how my progress is going, relay information to other guys who are considering competing for the first time also, and to take any recommendations on any pre-competition cycles that may be worth considering as I lead up to the event.
Like I said, I'm excited at the prospect of working with 3J, he has already been extremely thorough with his questioning and after seeing his transformation successes on his website 3J's Nutrition | Diet and fitness consulting to get you to the next level. - I know I can walk on that stage looking my best.
Strengths: My arms and back have always been my strongest bodyparts and when my bodyfat is low, my abs pop nicely.
Weaknesses: Undoubtedly my legs! I have played soccer since childhood up until last year, so heavy squatting etc was never really possible. Plus I have had knee cartilage issues recently that required surgery 8 weeks ago. My aim is to really work hard to bring up my legs over the next 11 months. I also aim to bring up my upper chest, but doesn't everyone!?
Feel free to chime in guys, I'd appreciate your help along the way!
Starting pics to follow...
BigBen
