Found out about a fitness competition today

I was at the gym today with some friends, and a friend of one of the guys' said there was a fitness comp in 8 weeks. 8 weeks isn't a ton of time to get ready, but I'm going to do it anyhow (I never "let myself go" anyhow). It's like a body building comp, but not for size, but more for body fat/fitness. Never done anything like this, so who knows what to expect. I will say I'm nervous, because there will be sponsors there for fitness mags/fitness modeling. Gotta get ready and eat really really clean these next two months. :angry:

What colour unitard are you going to wear?

Oh my god where the hell have YOU been?

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

Oh my god where the hell have YOU been?

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Whoa. Where did he come from?

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

Oh my god where the hell have YOU been?

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thirded...

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

Oh my god where the hell have YOU been?

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my vote is in the basement and not in the gym.

but seriously, what color?

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Originally Posted by OrochiEddie

my vote is in the basement and not in the gym.

but seriously, what color?

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Peach. Gives the illusion of nakedness.

MANTASTIC!

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Originally Posted by Magnaflux

MANTASTIC!

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+1 for bringing back a classic term

Just curious, what food do you eat to get ready for this?

I've read little blurbs on what the insane muscle builders eat... but I don't really take them that seriously because, well most people don't aim to look like that.

Since this is to be the coverboy on something like male wank monthly (er... I men Men's Fitness), I would figure you would have ideas for a diet for people aiming for balance. I figure that would be a good diet for anyone to try out (even though they can be quite boring).

If you could share that would be awesome :)

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

Oh my god where the hell have YOU been?

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Fourthed

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Originally Posted by OrochiEddie

+1 for bringing back a classic term

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*polishes nails on chest*

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Originally Posted by Bobak

Just curious, what food do you eat to get ready for this?

I've read little blurbs on what the insane muscle builders eat... but I don't really take them that seriously because, well most people don't aim to look like that.

Since this is to be the coverboy on something like male wank monthly (er... I men Men's Fitness), I would figure you would have ideas for a diet for people aiming for balance. I figure that would be a good diet for anyone to try out (even though they can be quite boring).

If you could share that would be awesome :)

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Gotta love how you subtly insult what it is I'm doing, and then ask a favor about it at the same time.

Classy.

To answer your question, lots of tuna. Tuna, plain, until you're sick and fucking tired of it. Then: eat it some more. Watch your saturated fats. And, don't drink. Nothing. No beer, no wine. NOTHING.

I'm not trying to lose weight so much as gain as lean of muscle as humanly possible in a short amount of time. So I'll be eating a lot more, but clean as possible. Staying away from sugars, but not carbs. So there's your answer. ;)

What your cardio routine like?

Where'd you come from, you big russian wife ordering comic drawing homo? :tickled:

I lift a lot and eat what a lifter normally would...minus the tuna.

Good luck on the competition though. I would be interested with something like that, but I simply don't have the time.

-D

You must have a serious issue with your weight. You did the same shit to me by posting my (specific) pics in the warroom a while back, then proceeded to call me cocky later on. Granted I did leave them open but you could have just left things the way they were like any decent human being who doesnt focus in on something they themselves feel insecure about.

So lets see, bobak's vice is his weight.

Wasabi's is his heritage.

Everybody has there vice even mods it seems, or more so weakness. Its just a matter of defining it.

Anyways I would have said the same thing he said. Protein, some carbs and no sugars as that influences your insulin which stores away fat. Easier said then done though.

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Originally Posted by Bobak

Just curious, what food do you eat to get ready for this?

I've read little blurbs on what the insane muscle builders eat... but I don't really take them that seriously because, well most people don't aim to look like that.

Since this is to be the coverboy on something like male wank monthly (er... I men Men's Fitness), I would figure you would have ideas for a diet for people aiming for balance. I figure that would be a good diet for anyone to try out (even though they can be quite boring).

If you could share that would be awesome :)

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Originally Posted by wizkid007

You must have a serious issue with your weight. You did the same shit to me by posting my (specific) pics in the warroom a while back, then proceeded to call me cocky later on. Granted I did leave them open but you could have just left things the way they were like any decent human being who doesnt focus in on something they themselves feel insecure about.

So lets see, bobak's vice is his weight.

Wasabi's is his heritage.

Everybody has there vice even mods it seems, or more so weakness. Its just a matter of defining it.

Anyways I would have said the same thing he said. Protein, some carbs and no sugars as that influences your insulin which stores away fat. Easier said then done though.

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i think spike just enjoys working out.

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Originally Posted by OrochiEddie

i think spike just enjoys working out.

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Ummm what? That was to bobak.

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

Gotta love how you subtly insult what it is I'm doing, and then ask a favor about it at the same time.

Classy.

To answer your question, lots of tuna. Tuna, plain, until you're sick and fucking tired of it. Then: eat it some more. Watch your saturated fats. And, don't drink. Nothing. No beer, no wine. NOTHING.

I'm not trying to lose weight so much as gain as lean of muscle as humanly possible in a short amount of time. So I'll be eating a lot more, but clean as possible. Staying away from sugars, but not carbs. So there's your answer. ;)

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You don't worry about mercury poisoning? I thought that shit was crazy high in canned tuna these days. I'm asking a serious question, honestly.

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Originally Posted by Loopz

You don't worry about mercury poisoning? I thought that shit was crazy high in canned tuna these days. I'm asking a serious question, honestly.

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Not the first time I've been asked that. Research says it's not as bad as you think. I'm not eating AS MUCH as I make it sound. A lot more than most, but not as much as it would take. I don't eat it in the can (not that it makes a lot of difference, I'm sure).

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You must have a serious issue with your weight.

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Haha there he goes. Dr.fucking Phil.

wizkid needs a skateboard to the motherfucking face.

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

Gotta love how you subtly insult what it is I'm doing, and then ask a favor about it at the same time.

Classy.

To answer your question, lots of tuna. Tuna, plain, until you're sick and fucking tired of it. Then: eat it some more. Watch your saturated fats. And, don't drink. Nothing. No beer, no wine. NOTHING.

I'm not trying to lose weight so much as gain as lean of muscle as humanly possible in a short amount of time. So I'll be eating a lot more, but clean as possible. Staying away from sugars, but not carbs. So there's your answer. ;)

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Actually it was a direct insult to Men's Fitness --it really is a gay Maxim. In fact, later the day I wrote that I was at the airport and a girl bought the companion Women's Fitness right in front of me, and a moment later her girlfriend was next to her. Besides, if I wanted to through a subtle insult I would've thrown out a Rick Martel reference... :emb:

That's absolutely true about tuna, now that I think about it, I was in my best shape when I would just have a packet/envelope of plain tuna every night. That was around the time this old photo was taken. I'll have to get back to that, only eating probably a little less tuna that you are and swapping in some harmless veggies to encourage more leaning down since I'm near the end of the endomorphic side of things (and you look meso-). Thanks, Rick ;)

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Originally Posted by wizkid007

Ummm what? That was to bobak.

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i know it's a dead horse, but this is where clear writing and proper grammar are paramount...i also thought it looked like you were writing to spike. ;)

Wizzy was talking to me?

I had to read melchia's post to know that --and I don't even have him on ignore... well, not literally anyway.

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

It's like a body building comp, but not for size, but more for body fat

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I wanna sign up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...8/DSCF0003.jpg

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Originally Posted by norton9478

I wanna sign up.

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Y'know, I don't think I need to worry about dieting anymore.

I just lost my appetite...

for, like, a year...

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Originally Posted by Bobak

Y'know, I don't think I need to worry about dieting anymore.

I just lost my appetite...

for, like, a year...

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I am the original GK...

Girls like that shit... I swear.

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Originally Posted by melchia

i know it's a dead horse, but this is where clear writing and proper grammar are paramount...i also thought it looked like you were writing to spike. ;)

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Try reading the name on the quote, it might help.

dude, 8 weeks is perfect time to get ready for a comp like this.
It really just depends on you having the right plan... and with that i don't just mean work-out, but also rest and food.

I don't really know where to start as listing a good 8-week plan here would take too long. But if you want i can PM you something.

Food wise - ye, too much tuna ain't great due to mercury... but i doubt that you'll eat a kilo of the stuff a day :)
Really important is your post work-out meal... try to get a combination of carbs and proteins in you... an apple, a few oatcakes and a shake will do (if you take the protein shakes that is)
ANd i am sure you know about taking twice your body weight in grams of protein a day - eg, if you weight 80 kg, then take 160g of proteins a day.

If you are really competitive and want some extra help, then you can also load up on the creatine for 8 weeks.... but again, not everyone is into that.
L-Glutamine would also help you with recovery time etc, and it does not have the stigma that creatine has.

And if done right, the all the above can lead to 'lean mass', rather than bulk..

last but not least, i have to say that this is my gayest post ever, but i used to be an instructor and all that, and i couldn't resist givin my meat to this. good luck mate

Creatine makes you look puffy. I am going for as cut to shit as possible. If the comp was tomorrow I wouldn't be too far off of shape. But, the fact that I've got about 7.5 weeks left is comforting. I did creatine years back, and won't do it again. Made my stomach feel a bit weird, too. But thanks!

Also, I already take glutamine. It's the only thing I do take. :annoyed:

how does one end up loving oneself and ones body so much?

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Originally Posted by wizkid007

Try reading the name on the quote, it might help.

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now, now...no need to pull out the curved monstrosity just yet. better form would have been to write your response after the quote in order to alleviate confusion (typical style of post secondary writing). it's not as though people are always talking to the person they quote.

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Originally Posted by melchia

now, now...no need to pull out the curved monstrosity just yet.

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Yeah, so, uh, reading this out of context was disconcerting, to say the least.

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Originally Posted by jro

Yeah, so, uh, reading this out of context was disconcerting, to say the least.

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why - i've no idea what you mean :emb:

Will Dion be there?

He's the most shredded member here.

Add Yoga to your schedule.

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Originally Posted by kernow

how does one end up loving oneself and ones body so much?

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The same could be said about you, in reverse? Where are those pics? Poor fella.

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Originally Posted by Magnaflux

Will Dion be there?

He's the most shredded member here.

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I'm not sure he's a member here anymore. Secondly, he's pretty buff, yes... but shredded? No. Big difference between really low bf and just having muscle. But, this isn't a body building contest, anyhow.

PS: Dion's a cunt.

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

Stay away from the vitamin "s".

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

The same could be said about you, in reverse? Where are those pics? Poor fella.

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I wasn't being sarcastic

:crying:

and yes, theres no pics of me because I look like shit .. well done :)

*wonders what shredded means*

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Originally Posted by kernow

I wasn't being sarcastic

:crying:

and yes, theres no pics of me because I look like shit .. well done :)

*wonders what shredded means*

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http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/ITS/ITS255/itf159030.jpg

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Originally Posted by kernow

*wonders what shredded means*

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It's gym slang for having extremely low body fat coupled with superior muscle separation and vascularity.

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

It's gym slang for having extremely low body fat coupled with superior muscle separation and vascularity.

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And there's a term that's used for people generally past shredded called freaky.

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

I'm not sure he's a member here anymore. Secondly, he's pretty buff, yes... but shredded? No. Big difference between really low bf and just having muscle. But, this isn't a body building contest, anyhow.

PS: Dion's a cunt.

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Hope it goes well Spike. I just hope you're not one of those freaks who won't even bang his girl before a match/game/workout/whatever.

PS-I hope you got the extra stitch for daddy. :buttrock:

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Unrelated : womens fitness competitions are easily the funniest thing on television next to South Park and whenever VH1 shows that ginormous DEA agent shooting himself in the leg.

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Originally Posted by Bobak

And there's a term that's used for people generally past shredded called freaky.

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i see this one poor bastard in the gym every so often...he's hands down the biggest (and most shredded) dude i've ever seen. ordinarily, lean, muscular guys are a pretty big turn-on, but this guy just makes me feel pity for him as he waddles around. :spock:

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Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

Creatine makes you look puffy. I am going for as cut to shit as possible. If the comp was tomorrow I wouldn't be too far off of shape. But, the fact that I've got about 7.5 weeks left is comforting. I did creatine years back, and won't do it again. Made my stomach feel a bit weird, too. But thanks!

Also, I already take glutamine. It's the only thing I do take. :annoyed:

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if you know how to swim (i mean like proper swimming, no doggie paddling) then this is the best for you. 40 mins everyday and you will be super ripped in 6-7 weeks time.
If not, then just do some weights on Monday and Tuesday and the rest of the time do abs and cardio
but what am i saying, you sound like you know what you are doing anyways. Good luck buddy!!!!

reply to kernow.... well, there is a lot to be said for working extremely hard to achieve something and then being very pleased with it. I always found this with with any sport and most other things i do.
with re to workin out, you feel proud of yourself and i suppose you do start being a bit vain.... but a bit of vanity is healthy (as long as you don't turn into an arrogant prick)

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Originally Posted by The Populous...

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lols.... good shit :lol: