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Post by masterschamp on Apr 6, 2010 7:32:43 GMT -5
Hey Frank..... Your almost there! You've been doing great!
Keith
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Post by intenceman on Apr 6, 2010 17:47:39 GMT -5
Updates? How are you doing?
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 6, 2010 18:24:02 GMT -5
Surviving thus far. Weight good. Training and diet consistent. REALLY tired...not much energy.
But I will hit it on May 1st...one way or another.
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 7, 2010 8:43:56 GMT -5
This is the contest info for the show I will be doing on May 1st. Small, show, evening only. If you want to see a “portly” old man try to make a come-back….stop by www.thebodybuildersgym.com/contest.asp
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 7, 2010 11:22:33 GMT -5
Registration just went into the mail.................
FULLY COMMITTED NOW!
I WILL rock this show!
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 8, 2010 5:41:16 GMT -5
4-8-10 Happy Buddha's Birthday! OUTSTANDING leg workout yesterday. My wife helped me do my last set 5 sets of 10 reps with heavy negatives. KILLER! My inner and outer sweeps were "poppin'"! Can't walk for sh*t today! Well worth it......... 22 days..... BTW.... I sent my registration in ... I entered the Masters AND the Open. As long as I'm there...and dressed...what the hel*...might as well play with the Big Dawgs! I'm SO ready....
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Post by Roger on Apr 10, 2010 17:24:10 GMT -5
Take it to em Frank. Kick some A$$
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 11, 2010 15:44:56 GMT -5
Thanks Roger!
19 days......getting anxiious
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 12, 2010 3:13:15 GMT -5
4=12=10
Count down time......
Doing my best to maintain good attitude.....solid nutrition and energy in training....getting tougher......
Working the plan.
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Post by masterschamp on Apr 12, 2010 9:59:13 GMT -5
Just stay in the moment, Frank....you're gonna do great!
Keith
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 12, 2010 11:29:17 GMT -5
Thanks Keith! Just trying to "rock steady" intil the 21st...that will be 10 days out. I'll start tweaking a few more things then...pushing a little more water, sodium....training and nutrition tweaks...HARD posing.....until then it's keeping it real......then it gets MEDIEVEL"!
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 19, 2010 6:05:42 GMT -5
April 19th......about 11 more days..............dialing it in now.
I am so ready to do this ...................
IF you want to see the updated pics from this weekend, send me a PM with you e-mail address, and I'll send them to you for comment. They will NOT up-load here.
Frank
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Post by GerryT on Apr 19, 2010 12:44:30 GMT -5
Almost there, Frank. One step at a time and one day at a time. Have fun with it and learn from it also. Best of luck, buddy.
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 19, 2010 14:10:43 GMT -5
Thanks Gerry! Doing a LOT of things different this time, so it will most certainly be a learning experience. Feel pretty good....keeping consistent. Count-Down time....... !0 cookies...ha-ha-ha 9 cookies ...ha-ha-ha oh...sorry..that was the Cookie Monster!
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 21, 2010 6:00:15 GMT -5
4-21-10 = 10 days out from Canton.
Feel bad.
Normal 10-Day Out jitters, smoothing out due to water push.
Tough weekend ahead...2 parties for my grandsons this weekend. This is gonna suck BIG time with all the cake and pizza and goodies abound.
I'll get over it.
No choice.
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Post by mrbeefy on May 2, 2010 18:46:24 GMT -5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok.....not great.
Didn't place.
Story......
Weighed in at 155.7.....just missing the 154.25 cut for lightweight which had 5 athletes.....went into MW which had 15 athletes, most of which were younger and cut down from 180-190 to make the MW class....and remember...untested show.
Masters....cut off was 35 and older......15 athletes, again most of which were in there 30 and 40's.
Not even sure where I placed, except knowing I wasn't in the top 5. I have NEVER not placed in BB contest. I was not happy.
No excuses. My best wasn't good enough this time.
ON THE UPSIDE .....
I looked the best I have ever looked for a contest. My upper body was full and tight. My arms were full, vascular and tight. My chest had striations, my back showed much improvement and the "anaconda's" were popping.
My legs were the largest in BOTH groups, front and back. Outer sweep much improved and cut. Calves cut and full and vascular. hamstrings were tight and popping.
Color was dark, with a great sheen.
My routine to music was fun, and people liked the opening guitar riff of "Sweet Child O Mine"....Guns & Roses.
My downfall: Weighing in too heavy. I had a shot in the LW field. My first weigh in at 5:45 pm was 157. I went outside and ran in my flip-flops, spitting. pumping and angry. Went to the rest room. Weighed back in at the cut off time of 6:00 pm at 155.7. No Xmas gifts at this show.
My weakness is my core. This sunk me at this show. My V-Taper is lacking, abs not ripped enough, and core in general is just too thick. NOT fat...too thick.
I'm taking notes......and taking names......
I took today to indulge my palate.....tomorrow I'm back in the gym....35 days until Lancaster PA, Saturday, June 5th...NABBA Keystone Classic....... I'm there.
My "off-the-cuff" plan is to "Whittle-the-middle". Cardio and core is my mantra for the next 35 days. DIET=STRICT. period.
I want to thank Terry Wagner for coming out to the hotel and venue with us, helping me out, taking pictures, keeping Bernie company, taking the heat off of us from the police (long story), having dinner with us, and for being a great guy and friend.
Terry...you are Da'Bomb! Now get back on stage with me brother!
NOW.....back to work.
The Beast is wounded. The animal in me has licked his wounds long enough......enough to be VERY dangerous. I will rise. I will overcome. I brought my best, and it wasn't good enough. So now....I will bring BETTER....... Lancaster is in my sights.....ready...aim.........
Careful.......THIS beast will not play well.....it's hungry.....dangerous and......unpredictable. The gym will not be safe place to be around me for the next 35 days.......
So.....it is....what it is.
End of this journal.
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Post by fit on May 3, 2010 6:19:09 GMT -5
Congrats Frank! Sounds like the toughest challenge was just "getting there" getting back into fighting shape. Now that you are there it's just refinements, right?
Push on.
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Post by mrbeefy on May 3, 2010 9:33:47 GMT -5
Thanks Fitster!
Talked to one of the judges this morning who said he agreed with my own assessment, and placed at 6th in a field of 15, who were half my age.
NOT what I wanted, but I'm on my way UP!
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