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770 last I heard.

Will there be a link to the play by play?

Crazy how adrenaline can do that to you.

Either way, you have inspired me to do another Meet. The closest one I could find was Branson, Missouri 5/3/13 with the APA. I'll be going for my bucket...

Sorry to hear about this set back, Mike. Sucks ballz!

I will go against the grain and say that the depleted state had little to do with your tear. I know you're a seasoned veteran, so I will...

Hell yeah! You're one strong dude!

I'm looking for my next venture....I may give the APA a look for future Meets. I'm not gonna be setting any records, but I'd like to increase my best Meet total...

Haha, thanks Keith. It's gonna be a while (if at all) before I step on stage again.



Thank you brother! You did damn good yourself!



Thanks Steve, I appreciate it man!

Kick ass, Mike!!! Very happy for you. I know you're going to destroy this PL'ing Meet.

Ok, quick note. Placed 3rd/11 in Masters over 40 and placed 4th/11 in Novice Heavyweight. Fields were deeper than expected.....also contest was the biggest in Oklahoma in the history of the NPC at...

All good Steve. Sometimes words don't come across the screen as they are intended. Yes, I'm frickin ecstatic. I set expectations low and just do my best!



Thanks Bill. I remember your contest...

Fair enough.

For the record, I was asking for people's successes with peaking--nothing to refute or argue there.

No big deal. And if you don't believe I'm not stressed, you don't know me at...

Thanks guys.....stress is not an issue for me. I was just asking a question and as usual there were about 100 views and 4 responses. Sometimes I wonder why I try to interact in this forum. Oh well.
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Thanks for the reply, Mike.

I agree, I loathe the last minute tricks. I am lean and ready, I just wanted some ideas on filling up. I remember my contest in 2010, about Thursday after the contest,...

Decided I would weigh these last 3 days to watch progress. Weighed in at 204.6 this morning--surprisingly flatter than I had hoped to be.

I'm following a protocal I found on the internet written...

Mike, what you're doing is incredible and inspiring. Can't wait to see how you do!

Mike & Paula, hope you guys are safe from the storms. Take care!

Thank you Steve. I think you're right, even though chest wasn't on the list of improvements I wanted for my offseason--go figure.



Thanks brother Mike! My posing always looks best from the side...

Hey now, I smiled....:D

Seriously, the pics are taken so quickly that by the time you have set-up in your pose, they've snapped already and the smile hadn't gotten started yet. I am practicing...

You got it man! Finish line is in sight--10 days out!

You know you're getting close to being stage-ready when you are absolutely exhausted just breathing. Taking no prisoners, balls to the wall,...

Thanks Mike!

Yes, November 3rd in Oklahoma City. We're hoping the field is not as deep......one day I'd like to hold a BB'ing trophy. Crossing fingers.

I'm on my own as Matt and I had a falling...

Quick link in case you forgot my name

http://gallery.rxmuscle.com/index.php?contest=81&year=652&bodybuilder=15331

Hey, Steve!

I kind of lost interest in this forum as there doesn't seem to be much activity.

Pics are up on the main page. Texas State BB Championships.

The show was so big that they didn't...

I agree, just documenting the process; not worried in the least :D

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Woke up at usual time, 4:40am even though I didn't have to....

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement!!

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Woke up at the normal time this morning even though I didn't have to since...

Everything is going well and according to plan. Carbs are coming in slowly and training is ramping down....just as expected. Mood is great. I am a bit tired, but that's to be expected.

Body weight...

This is gonna be awesome, Mike!!!! This reminds me of my Trifecta I did in 2010.

Great stuff! And for the record, 315# bench press is nothing to sneeze at. You said that you work with 315, what...

Never had almond butter before....I don't think. The damage is done, woke up to 16% bodyfat, lol. All good, I think I'll be dialed in good enough.



Not really trying to achieve it, just going...

Yeah, I remember you like keto diets quite a bit. i wish I did as I hear that they are great for guys on AAS.....I'm at a loss. I ate 1/2 cup of rice at 11am so I'm feeling better. I'm still getting...

I don't know how some of you guys do the ketosis thing... I'm at day 4 without carbs and I feel absolutely wiped out and physically as well as mentally drained. I always thought you would slip into...

Thank you very much, guys!! The confidence is building thanks to you all.

I also appreciate the posing tips. Which reminds me, does anyone have an ab-thingh pose picture of themselves that they...

Thanks James; I'm enjoying the ride!

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Still hitting it pretty hard. Saturday we went to the commercial gym and did legs....

13 days out. Progress shots look good; I'm happy with them....of course we are never 100% happy with progress shots. First pic is me at 2 weeks out for my first contest in November 2010. Big...

I hear you guys, but here's the thing. You guys are on a totally different plane than I am. I'm a mere novice's novice; I have limited muscle mass relative to my 73" frame, so competing for me is...

Looking thick and solid, Mike!

Do this!!!

Thank you, Mike! That's what I needed to hear!



Would be awesome, but I totally understand. I appreciate the confidence!



Thank you, Pam! Yeah, yeah, I will work on smiling. I've just...

The amount of dedication you have is inspiring! I'm following along!

X2 on wanting to see pics :D

Well, 16 days out now. I have a bit of the pre-contest blues right now. My mood is stuck in reverse, but the good news is that I'm looking much sharper and harder. My morning mirror inspection showed...

Not sure where your post went James???

Yes, I am a big guy by the general publics standards, but in the world of Bodybuilding, I have to admit to myself that I am pretty damn small. My arms barely...

Ha, thanks Mike. For the record, I am crunching the abs on the poses that are designed for that. I guess I just have no abs :(



Thanks, Steve. That really helps. I know my legs are a lag muscle...

Got it guys! Thanks for the tips; I'll integrate them into my posing practice sessions.

I know I multi-quoted you, but for some reason it didn't take.

Thanks for the kind words, Steve. As you are well aware, it REALLY helps.

Damn, you guys are great. I needed some positive thoughts as this prep is really getting me down. I was down again this week to 203.8#. I'm so dangerously close to falling under 200 and it's really...

Not a posing pic, but here's a shot from tonight. Still carrying way too much bodyfat. Posing pics tomorrow

I'm still quite the amateur compared to you, but gimme a few years! :D

Makes sense, Mike. Definitely do what your Physician recommends. It just struck me as strange. And, yes, HRT drove my BP up too. I used to be 120/80 like clockwork before HRT