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Post by Hoopie on Apr 22, 2007 21:26:36 GMT -5
WOW, i am freaking tired and just plain wore out!!! Dont mean to complain but i am just mentally and physically wore out/tired. I have been dieting since the 2 week of Dec. with only taking X-max, New Years and the day after my last show off. Body plain feels run down. My plans for after this show this weekend is to take the following week off and re-charge my batteries and EAT! I dont want to weigh out my chicken or beef or whatever i am eating. I'm just going to eat it. For that matter i dont even want to look at a food scale for a week. My energy level is that of a snail. I'm about ready to beat my head off a freaking wall.....
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Post by beckie on Apr 22, 2007 21:31:40 GMT -5
I think most of us here that have competed would totally understand your feelings Hoops. Dieting and training for that long takes a huge toll on the body both emotionally and physically so I'm sure you'll enjoy your break next week... Just one day or meal at a time from now on in buddy  |
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Post by Rich on Apr 22, 2007 22:07:17 GMT -5
Sounds like you're 1 week out from a show!
As Beckie said. The competitors know EXACTLY how you feel. Don't worry about sounding like you're complaining. You're allowed! Feel free.
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 23, 2007 6:29:17 GMT -5
Hoops!
man I feel exactly the same, and I haven't been on stage yet this year.
Feel overtrained, over dieted, frustrated.
I've been hitting it since January 1 and I thought I'd have made better progress by now.
Totally Pissed off about it today.
Low carb day~Leg Day to top it off.
Well Bro......That's the lifestyle we CHOSE.......
Ain't it a bit*h?!?!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Apr 23, 2007 7:13:39 GMT -5
I hear ya HOOP'S.. Stay the course. Almost there!!
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Post by GerryT on Apr 23, 2007 7:26:30 GMT -5
That's natural, Steve. One show is difficult enough, much less two (even if they are close together). Just give yourself a deserved long off season after this and eat what you want for a while! You're allowed!
Hang in, bud.
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Post by EBA84 on Apr 23, 2007 9:12:15 GMT -5
You are almost there. This is the time of the diet that separates first place and everyone else. Keep up the good work.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Apr 23, 2007 10:25:29 GMT -5
Exactly how you`re supposed to feel Steve..........stay positive and finish strong.......5 more days to victory!! #btrophysmiley2ee#
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Post by Hoopie on Apr 23, 2007 10:55:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the motivation everyone. feel like i have been hit by a freight train. First deplete w/o today followed by the elipticle for 30-45 minutes. Going to be digging deep for this one.....
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Post by Tim Wescott on Apr 23, 2007 11:54:58 GMT -5
That`s what I like to hear Hoops........if it was easy bro,we`d all be walking around at between 3-5 % bodyfat on a daily basis.
This contest prep thing seperates the bodybuilders from the wannabes.
How many times have you seen guys who say their gonna` do their first contest only to back out because the diet is too tough?
Easy to train,but hard to train and diet,along with cardio, posing, and that little thing called life that always seems to pop up especially bigtime during a prep.
KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES HOOPS....................THINK FIRST PLACE BRO!! #teamwotwsf4#
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Post by RUBICON19 on Apr 23, 2007 13:04:39 GMT -5
SOLID advice Tim!!!!!!!!
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Post by OptimumJoe on Apr 23, 2007 13:38:43 GMT -5
That`s what I like to hear Hoops........if it was easy bro,we`d all be walking around at between 3-5 % bodyfat on a daily basis. This contest prep thing seperates the bodybuilders from the wannabes. How many times have you seen guys who say their gonna` do their first contest only to back out because the diet is too tough? Easy to train,but hard to train and diet,along with cardio, posing, and that little thing called life that always seems to pop up especially bigtime during a prep. KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES HOOPS....................THINK FIRST PLACE BRO!! #teamwotwsf4# Couldn't agree with you more Tim. These are the defining times that we are truly bodybuilders. Not everyone can do it. We're the special ones. Hoops, you're doing great bro, dig for it, then reward your efforts! Keep your chin up when it's not on a pillow. Good luck |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Apr 23, 2007 14:35:18 GMT -5
As I always say,some people train,and others merely work out........big big difference!!
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Post by sapphire on Apr 23, 2007 19:06:16 GMT -5
WOW! Tim that was soo true. Never did I realize how hard it is to diet, lift, do cardio AND all those other things.. like, WORK, CLEAN, DO LAUNDRY... etc. This is alot more difficult than anyone knows (unless you have done it) Hoops you are one tough hombre! You can do this for 5 more days THEN EAT!!!!!!! Love ya Sweetie!  |
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Post by 1705total on Apr 23, 2007 21:34:39 GMT -5
Hoopie-now is the time to dig deep and show everyone that your the only one who can do this.
You know you can do this too.
If all goes well I will be in the crowd cheering you on!
Give em HELL!!!!!!!!
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Post by Hoopie on Apr 23, 2007 22:46:14 GMT -5
WOW, where do i start! You all are GREAT! Thanks soooo much for the support and motivation and HELP for that matter. Tim you hit the nail on the head, some folks just w/o and others like us train plus have a family life.
HARD, VERY HARD!!
This is What this saturday consists of for me. Opening baseball ceremonies for my kids in the morning followed by a mad dash to pre judging. After pre judging mad dash to my daughters softball game. From there my sons soccer game, which i coach, then to his baseball game, which i coach also. Then its a mad dash to the finals that evening.
can you say one helluva hectic day.....
Eric and Steve I hope to see ya guys there. I'll be looking for ya.
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Post by Intensity on Apr 24, 2007 9:07:16 GMT -5
Steve… the more difficult it is, the more you'll be proud of what you will have accomplished…not everyone have what it takes to do the more demanding sport in the world (a 24hours/day and 7days/week sport) but you do…
We are behind you Steve!
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Post by tiffany on Apr 24, 2007 17:36:58 GMT -5
WOW, that is gonna be one busy day!!! I can just imagine how pumped you are gonna be. All the best to everyone in your family this weekend. Go get em ;D
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