Competing and its barriers... 15 weeks out... Preparations begin
So a little update on where i’m at and where I will be heading in the coming months.. As stated above I begin preparations for PCA Midlands show on September 15th. Previous blog posts confirmed another show but this one is a little sooner and downscaled. Im treating this show as a run up if successful to the next one a few weeks later but only if I feel ready.
This will be my 10th show to date and even more experience learning and understanding the body during this process
My current training split is divided into single body parts working 5 days on 1 day off this may change during the course of the time as recovery and fat loss will impact the body during the course of any diet, so for anybody reading listen to your body and get a second opinion. Doing too much can have bigger impact than doing too little
Diet remains the same on the previous posts but we have “tidied” up the post workout meal so that we have a 100% whole food diet (minus the whey,shhhhhhh) which actually is very simple when thinking about it. As humans we love to confuse the hell out of the most simplest things.
Meal 1
2 whole eggs 12 whites 100g oats nut butter 20g
Meal 2
Chicken 175g Rice 100g Greens
Meal 3
Fillet 175g Sweet pot 150g Greens
Meal 4 / Pre
2 Scoops whey 70g Ground Rice 100g Blueberries
Meal 5 / Post
175g Chicken 330g rice
Meal 6
2 whole eggs 12 whites
Drug Usage
Currently running 500mg of Sustanon (testosterone) 300mg primo (DHT) and 2iu GH
In terms of potency and androgenic side effects one of the lowest dose courses I would be on at 15 weeks out but like anything you add in slowly build the dosage till we get the sweet spot. Im not one for throwing down 1000mg of test to then stopping instantly after 14 or so weeks. building and tapering are beneficial.. IMO
Before this drug protocol was introduced my blood work was taken and the necessary was implemented. I will cover over the shelf supplements that I feel have a tremendous impact on my health on another blog.
Competing - Is it for me?
Competing takes a toll on the body, mentally and physically. I love the sport of bodybuilding and will always have a place in my biceps but in reality its a hobby, well an expensive hobby. (I should of just stuck to fishing or pursue basketball, But hay thats over now). What i’m trying to say is i’m aware of the strains this sport puts on ones life, the discipline, the selfishness and quite closed life’s you live in the lead up to a show. The health implications caused, drug usage, mental health, financial difficulties there are many barriers to why you wouldn’t want to compete and yes, its not for everyone but one thing will remain… the love I have for the sport. My bodybuilding career will continue as long as my love for it will and I have no intention of it slowing down just yet. Im coming up to 30 at Christmas and I feel given my current circumstance in life, I will be around for a while yet. Competing for me has been tricky, i’m naturally a long skinny ass white kid with zero muscle so the fight in the dog gives me that edge, a willingness to work extra hard, eat every meal and keep learning whilst maintaining focus and happiness, something I think you would agree is transferable in every aspect of life.
Competing is something that has given me so much as a person and Im blessed for what bodybuilding has given me, an amazing gym and place to train/teach with my close friends, meeting my girlfriend, feeling accomplished and actually creating a wicked little gym which is supported by so many of you. So the wrap this up for anybody relishing the chance to get up on stage and “ dance in your pants” remember your personal values and your “why’s”, If stability is in order and you adhere to quality values, with the right work ethic bodybuilding can be as successful to you as it has been to me.
Marty