NGA Florida Natural Championships

[fltallpaul]

NGA Florida Natural Championships

Saturday November 7th, 2009

My name is Paul Revelia. I am 34 years old, 6'3" and weighed in at 203lbs. This past weekend I entered my first Pro Qualifier. I dieted for 23 weeks leading up to the show with Layne Norton providing his wisdom. After a long day of posing and anxiety I won my weight class and was sent back out for the overall. The Lightheavy was very good and pushed me hard but I felt I had him in a few poses and really worked hard to show that. After a few moments of deliberation the judges called my number as the overall Champion and new NGA Pro Bodybuilder.

I will be competing again in two weeks at the OCB Midwest States in Dekalb Illinois, November 21st.

Here are a few pictures leading up to and from the show. Thanks.

1 week out
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/rearlat110309.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/reardub110309.jpg

4 days out
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/sidechest110409.jpg

2 days out
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/hams110609.jpg

Class Win
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/NGA%20Florida%202009/IMG_0400-2_edited-1.jpg

Burger Time!
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/NGA%20Florida%202009/photo3jpg.jpg

[GENESIS]

look good

[AVBG]

great physique.

[Scoobysnacks]

Hey Paul,

Glad to see you here. Congrats on the pro card win.

Ss

[ypmm5]

Congrats!
Nice side chest.
Can you please PM any info about the NGA organization?
Thank you.

[fltallpaul]

look good

Thank you


great physique.

Much appreciated...lots of work left to do...


Hey Paul,

Glad to see you here. Congrats on the pro card win.

Ss

Thanks Scoobs I have been lurking these boards popping here and there for a while now. I like that you have your own QnA here. Thank you...


Congrats!
Nice side chest.
Can you please PM any info about the NGA organization?
Thank you.

Thanks my side poses are a strong point, allows me to squat down and be less lanky I think...

What information would you like about the NGA, I have attended this show 3 years in a row now and first time competing. Everything was very coordinated, great venue...a large show made it a bit long but having Pro's walking around and seeing the difference was a a great experience.

[MsGuns]

CONGRATS Paul, welcome to the Pro ranks!
Your pics looked GREAT!
Keep up the great work...
Maybe Ill see ya backstage next yr.

[Darkseid]

Congratulation on that win Paul.

You are looking on point for the next one!

[fltallpaul]

CONGRATS Paul, welcome to the Pro ranks!
Your pics looked GREAT!
Keep up the great work...
Maybe Ill see ya backstage next yr.

I think I am going to take some time off to add some size. After being backstage with those guys I know I need some more thickness to compete with the top Pro's. I will be in attendance regardless of what I do.


Congratulation on that win Paul.

You are looking on point for the next one!

Thank you sir I am happy with where I am heading into my final week.

[DAVIDHARDY]

I think I am going to take some time off to add some size. After being backstage with those guys I know I need some more thickness to compete with the top Pro's. I will be in attendance regardless of what I do.



Thank you sir I am happy with where I am heading into my final week.


Where are you competing at this week?

[fltallpaul]

Where are you competing at this week?

I am doing the OCB Midwest States in Dekalb Illinois. My friend and contest prep coach Layne Norton lives near there and will be attending. I wanted to do two shows this year and Florida is really tough on Natural Shows...only a few.

[DAVIDHARDY]

I am doing the OCB Midwest States in Dekalb Illinois. My friend and contest prep coach Layne Norton lives near there and will be attending. I wanted to do two shows this year and Florida is really tough on Natural Shows...only a few.


At least they have them down there. It's all NPC here in South Carolina, but I think I heard thta Myrtle Beach is having one next year, so that won't be too far of a drive. Good luck in IL.

[fltallpaul]

At least they have them down there. It's all NPC here in South Carolina, but I think I heard thta Myrtle Beach is having one next year, so that won't be too far of a drive. Good luck in IL.

The NGA has a show in Greensboro, I know its tough to find good Natural shows in the south. Seems like here are tons in the midwest and northeast. Next time I compete I will probably do a few difference organizations like NPC, NGA and just bunch them together.

Good luck on the 21st...I will be checking in after the weekend.

[DAVIDHARDY]

The NGA has a show in Greensboro, I know its tough to find good Natural shows in the south. Seems like here are tons in the midwest and northeast. Next time I compete I will probably do a few difference organizations like NPC, NGA and just bunch them together.

Good luck on the 21st...I will be checking in after the weekend.


Yeah, there are a few NPC shows here locally that I plan on doing while prepping for the NGA shows next year. Maybe I'll do ok in those, but my main focus is gonna be on the NGA next year and trying to get that pro card! Kick ass bro!

[Darkseid]

NGA, sounds interesting, what I need to do to compete in their events here in Florida?

[fltallpaul]

NGA, sounds interesting, what I need to do to compete in their events here in Florida?

The NGA show in Coral Springs is run very well and the venue is great. It's not too big but a very nice auditorium with a great ambiance. I have been 3 years in a row now and always enjoyed it. As a competitor this year I was happy with the level of organization as the athletes were always kept in the loop of where to be and when. The pre judging ran long but when comparing good athletes that is fine with me...better that then rushing things along and missing something.

Here is a link to the website, just look under contests and schedules, the 2010 isn't up yet but you can assume they same shows and similiar dates for next year. I just downloaded the form, filled it out and sent it in. I got a call from and promoter shortly after. Good luck and keep us updated.

[Darkseid]

The NGA show in Coral Springs is run very well and the venue is great. It's not too big but a very nice auditorium with a great ambiance. I have been 3 years in a row now and always enjoyed it. As a competitor this year I was happy with the level of organization as the athletes were always kept in the loop of where to be and when. The pre judging ran long but when comparing good athletes that is fine with me...better that then rushing things along and missing something.

Here is a link to the website, just look under contests and schedules, the 2010 isn't up yet but you can assume they same shows and similiar dates for next year. I just downloaded the form, filled it out and sent it in. I got a call from and promoter shortly after. Good luck and keep us updated.

Thanks for the informtation Paul, I'm going to take a close look at what contest they make in 2010 here in Florida so I start competing on it.

[fltallpaul]

Thanks for the informtation Paul, I'm going to take a close look at what contest they make in 2010 here in Florida so I start competing on it.

Very cool...start a log here and get advice from all the great people on this board.

[fltallpaul]

Hello everyone just wanted to say hello and give an update. After competing at the NGA Florida Natural Championships almost two weeks ago I was flying high from the victory. I stayed on my diet, as much as I wanted to eat Cheese Fries and Ice Cream..not together, lol. Layne actually put me back on a few lower carbs days and then started me out the same way as the first show. At first I was feeling like I might have lost a bit but now I see I was just flat following those low carbs days. I have begun my carb up since Monday and am now seeing that will actually be a bit leaner for this second show.
I am competing in Dekalb, Illinois in the OCB Midwest States. Misty and I are both going and staying with some friends in Indianapolis on Thursday and Sunday. We will drive to Dekalb on Fridday and meet with Layne and his wife Isabel. As much as I enjoy competing I think I am more looking forward to spending time with Layne, Isabel, Tommy, Kera and Misty.
I took some pictures last night, 4 days out and I am very happy. I also woke up today the tighest I have been all prep, lower back and glutes have lost a bit of fat...all told its been a 25 week diet which ends Saturday....hopefully with some good news before a long off season to add some size before competing as a Pro.
I have already mapped out my post contest diet and workouts through the new year so I don't have the post contest let down like I did last year. This way I stay on my game and get right back to adding size at a time when my body will be happy to eat lots of good food. Ofcourse I am going to enjoy myself but within reason....anabolic anyone?

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/backdub.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/rearlat-2.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/sidechest-7.jpg

[Darkseid]

Very cool...start a log here and get advice from all the great people on this board.

Thanks Paul!

You look in excelent condition 4 days out of your next contest.
Great job man.

[DAVIDHARDY]

Wow, lookin really good!

[NATURAL-1987]

Wow shredded!!!!!!

[fltallpaul]

I got a link to the pictures from the OCB Midwest States. I also paid for a full copy of these pictures as well as some studio shots taken between shows. Here are a few I snagged from the site although they are a bit small because I copied them. I will get better ones up when I get them.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/OCB%20Midwest%20States%202009/groupfront.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/OCB%20Midwest%20States%202009/groupquarter.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/OCB%20Midwest%20States%202009/backpj.jpg

[fltallpaul]

Thanks Paul!

You look in excelent condition 4 days out of your next contest.
Great job man.

Thanks Darkseid...long long diet is the only way to go.


Wow, lookin really good!

Thanks you looked awesome at your last show as well, great season!


Wow shredded!!!!!!

Thanks Natural...I needed every bit of it this season.

[DAVIDHARDY]

Thanks Darkseid...long long diet is the only way to go.



Thanks you looked awesome at your last show as well, great season!



Thanks Natural...I needed every bit of it this season.


Thanks Paul; Steve got me! I didn't see him walk in, rather, I heard my girlfriend say "Oh no baby, there HE is!" I looked up and was like oh shit, that guy's a light heavy; this is going to be really tough. We pushed each other hard up there, but in the end, he just flat out was the better bodybuilder that day. He won the pro card that night, too. I considered it an accomplishment to go up against him and semi hold my own in a few poses that night. It was a lot of fun. Who know's, maybe I'll grab that card next year and see you two on stage to do battle. Good luck with your offseason bro!

[BOHICA762]

I check this thread everyday, reason being is because I am almost the same age and height and cutting. your pics motivate me because they show me and remind me everyday I do what I do. when I get a little leaner I am strongly considering contacting Layne for guidance. Keep up the great work!

[fltallpaul]

I check this thread everyday, reason being is because I am almost the same age and height and cutting. your pics motivate me because they show me and remind me everyday I do what I do. when I get a little leaner I am strongly considering contacting Layne for guidance. Keep up the great work!

I am glad I can be of some help during your prep. I did the same thing during my prep...I kept checking on those who I felt I wanted to compare with.

I also have a QandA Thread in the Natural Bodybuilder section under the stickies which has alot more information than this thread does.

Thanks and I would highly recommend working with Layne, nothing but good things to say and he has alot more free time now that he is done with his PHD.

[s2h]

NGA Florida Natural Championships

Saturday November 7th, 2009

My name is Paul Revelia. I am 34 years old, 6'3" and weighed in at 203lbs. This past weekend I entered my first Pro Qualifier. I dieted for 23 weeks leading up to the show with Layne Norton providing his wisdom. After a long day of posing and anxiety I won my weight class and was sent back out for the overall. The Lightheavy was very good and pushed me hard but I felt I had him in a few poses and really worked hard to show that. After a few moments of deliberation the judges called my number as the overall Champion and new NGA Pro Bodybuilder.

I will be competing again in two weeks at the OCB Midwest States in Dekalb Illinois, November 21st.

Here are a few pictures leading up to and from the show. Thanks.

1 week out
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/rearlat110309.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/reardub110309.jpg

4 days out
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/sidechest110409.jpg

2 days out
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/workout/hams110609.jpg

Class Win
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/NGA%20Florida%202009/IMG_0400-2_edited-1.jpg

Burger Time!
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j238/fltallpaul/NGA%20Florida%202009/photo3jpg.jpgawesome job love the burger!