Thinking about competing in a local NPC MPD..

[DC_Pump]

If I have what it takes I'll be 11 weeks out. I'm 26 years old, 5'10, 185 +/- 13% bf. I train 6 days a week and do steady state cardio 3 times a week. I only eat good fats (organic peanut butter, avocado, olive/coconut oil, almonds, walnuts) and at least 200g of protein a day. Besides my weekly cheat meal, I moderate my carb (sweet potato, brown rice, green veggies and oats on leg days) intake depending on workout. I know that this summer I'll have to up cardio/HIIT and cut carbs even more.

[tammyp]

you should be good to go~!

[DC_Pump]

Thanks Tammy! Will post progress/better pics so I can get more feedback on weaknesses. Turns out I'm 13 weeks out so more time to prep.

[DC_Pump]

Same BF % but better posture/pose

[Jude2]

You will be fine. You need some more size to be really competitive, but u have a good starting point.

[DC_Pump]

Thanks Jude, anything in particular (chest, arms, shoulders) or just overall?

[Jude2]

You look like u have a nice young physique. So just overall and stay balanced.

[DC_Pump]

43" chest, 32" waist, 15" arms, 24" legs, 15" calves

[DC_Pump]

Sample Daily Nutrition
Meal 1 (Pre-training):
Whey Protein Isolate Shake (40 grams) with 1 tbsp of natty peanut butter and Almond Milk
*Add ½ cup oats on Leg days
5 grams BCAA’s
Kre-Alkalyn
AdreN.O.lyn Cuts
Meal 2 (Post-training):
Whey Protein Isolate Shake (50 grams) with 30 grams of fast digesting carbs
Fish Oil (1600mg)
Kre-Alkalyn
CLA (2000 mg)
Meal 3:
½ lb Chicken Breast (+/- 50 grams protein) and 1 Baked Sweet Potato (20 grams carbs) + veggies (tomato, onion, spinach)
Snack:
Handful of Almonds/Walnuts/Pistachios or Rise Protein Bar (20 gram protein/20 gram carbs)
Meal 4:
½ lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey (+/- 40 grams protein) and ½ cup Brown Rice (20 grams carbs) + veggies (celery and carrots)
Meal 5:
1/3 lb Ground Sirloin Patty [95/5 (+/- 40 grams protein)], no bun but with (tomatoes, lettuce, pickle) and 1 Baked Sweet Potato (20 grams carbs)
Fish Oil (1600 mg)
CLA (2000 mg)
Before Sleep
ZMA
*Protein Mugcake on high intensity days (+/- 40 grams protein, depending on amount denatured in microwave)

[IslandGirl]

I'd give it a shot and see what happens. Remember, MP is also judged on stage presentation/personality. So finding a coach to help you with this would be a great idea. Or look up some videos on YouTube. Good luck!

[DC_Pump]

Thanks Island girl, I'll look into it. Will post some progress pics throughout the summer

[DC_Pump]

Still working out the kinks. Training 6 days a week. Doing 20-45 minutes of cardio > 6 days a week (steady-state/intervals/uphill/sprints). Eating > 300 grams/day of protein, < 70 grams/day of carbs peri-workout (not including green veggies, but still have a re-feed on the weekend), > 90 grams/day of healthy fats.

[tammyp]

when is the show?

[DC_Pump]

Just over 4 weeks

[tammyp]

you need to really bring that conditioning in the next 4 weeks.