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Post by OptimumJoe on May 29, 2007 7:16:55 GMT -5
I'm not one to put myself over, but Tim asked me to post this on this board. You all know I love everyone here on WOW. You've all been helpful and supportive and I want to thank you for it! This was a warm up show for me last weekend. I didn't do anything "special" for the show like water/sodium/carbs etc. What I did was eat a high carb day (700g carbs) on Friday with a ton of sodium and 2+ gallons of water. I stopped my water intake at 9pm and had about 1 liter of water from that point till prejudging was over. After prejudging I immediately took in over one gallon of water and went back to a low carb day. It was a total surprise for me to win my class, let alone the overall. I weighed 197.25 for this show and was pleased with how I looked in the morning. I loaded up the salt and water during the rest of the day and was shocked to have won the overall. Now I'm getting ready for the show that has been my goal since I started bodybuilding. The South Carolina State show this weekend June 2. I'll keep everyone posted on what unfolds. Oh and I'm the guy second from the left...next to the bald guy. LOL   |
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Post by masterschamp on May 29, 2007 7:25:14 GMT -5
Joe....that's freakin phenomenal, bro!! You looked terrific! I am really happy for you!! Keep things on track and I know you are gonna have a major shot at that state title! You have a great look.
Keith
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Post by QuietBob on May 29, 2007 7:25:19 GMT -5
Congratulations! You look great. Can't imagine how much better you'll get for this weekend!
What show was this?
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Post by Hoopie on May 29, 2007 8:53:58 GMT -5
Joe thats AWESOME, CONGRATS!!! You looked great! Best of luck to you this weekend and keep us posted on how its going...
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Post by chanman83 on May 29, 2007 9:43:04 GMT -5
Bro.. you looked sweet. GL in your next show... WOTW is rocking it!! YEAH!
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Post by CoryC on May 29, 2007 12:45:39 GMT -5
That's great!!!
Congrats on the result and good luck in the future.
And don't ever feel bad about chirping up a win. As long as its done with class then its something you SHOULD be proud of.
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Post by RUBICON19 on May 29, 2007 12:49:44 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Damn impressive!!
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Post by Intensity on May 29, 2007 13:24:19 GMT -5
Joe, this is a huge achievement… doesnt it boost the motivation for the next shows? I'm sure all these months of dieting looks like nothing now!
It's great to hear a bit about your preps! I have always believed that water and sodium are not evil… we need them to look full and for the pump! At least, I've had my best results with them!
Congrats, you looked awesome!
Mo
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Post by Tim Wescott on May 29, 2007 13:25:51 GMT -5
Absoulutely thrilled for you Joe...I know you busted balls for this and it`s well deserved.
Ride the wave into the next show and take no prisoners!! #bowdown3ht#
PS-You looked great last year,but your progress is clearly evident in these pics!
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Post by GerryT on May 29, 2007 13:56:09 GMT -5
I'm so proud of you, Joe! I know how hard you worked for this and for next week. I was not shocked at all. Keep the momentum going for this weekend. ;D
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Post by OptimumJoe on May 29, 2007 13:58:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words everyone...it makes all the dieting and cardio worth that much more!
The show was called the Palmetto Cup held in Columbia, South Carolina. It's a national qualifier and that was a goal of mine...to get qualified.
It does help with the motivation Mo! I makes this week that much easier and motivation to stay ultra strict on the diet and to workout that much harder as well! The water and sodium are very important and definately contribute to the fullness of the competitors. It's funny how many people fear them on contest day.
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Post by Tim Wescott on May 29, 2007 14:05:26 GMT -5
Joe,a little history..trivial as it may be,but the Palmetto Cup has been held since the 1970`s................I beleive it may have been in Florida at one time but I could be wrong as I sometimes am!! So much for that!! LOL  What`s the name of the next contest,and please let us know how you make out ? |
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Post by sapphire on May 29, 2007 16:19:24 GMT -5
 You look awesome! CONGRATS!!!
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Post by OptimumJoe on May 29, 2007 16:23:57 GMT -5
Joe,a little history..trivial as it may be,but the Palmetto Cup has been held since the 1970`s................I beleive it may have been in Florida at one time but I could be wrong as I sometimes am!! So much for that!! LOL What`s the name of the next contest,and please let us know how you make out ? I'm doing the South Carolina State Show this weekend. I'll let ya'll know. LOL |
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Post by GerryT on May 29, 2007 17:07:17 GMT -5
Just raised your karma, Joe. Good luck, and can't wait to hear.
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Post by youngblood on May 29, 2007 20:33:03 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Damn impressive!! #aiagree4zo# |
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Post by 1705total on May 29, 2007 20:56:00 GMT -5
Welcome to the "overall club." I only ever once won the overall and its an awesome feeling!!
You looked awesome bro! Congrats!
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Post by EBA84 on May 29, 2007 21:35:09 GMT -5
Congratulations! You look great. I am sure this won't be your last overall.
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Post by beckie on May 30, 2007 0:02:08 GMT -5
congrats!!  You looked awesome-good luck for the next show  |
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Post by OptimumJoe on May 30, 2007 9:38:19 GMT -5
Congratulations! You look great. I am sure this won't be your last overall. I hope it's not my last! #bbenchpress4zy# Thank you everyone for the kind words and well wishes Here's a couple shots before I started filling out this morning.   |
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You looked awesome-good luck for the next show 
