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Post by Sal Paradise on Aug 29, 2009 20:10:20 GMT -5
I just checked the resuults and Eric got third in his division.
Super Heavyweight over 40.
In my humble opinion judging by the photos only there seemed to be a film of water blurring his conditioning.
Even with that I'm not sure I agree with the placing.
It looked like a tough class to judge but I think I'd have had him placed higher.
Great job Eric!
Sal
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Post by GerryT on Aug 31, 2009 18:07:17 GMT -5
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Post by EBA84 on Aug 31, 2009 18:54:29 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I honestly should have pulled out of this one. I had some pretty bad issues with hypoglycemia the last three weeks and had to keep carbs pretty high to stop it from happening. My metabolism was and is in overdrive and my body was telling me it had enough. I dieted for 24 weeks total which I will never do again. Now is off season time and time to get better for next year.
Thanks again.
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Post by mrky03 on Aug 31, 2009 19:00:55 GMT -5
Congrats Eric! You are a winner in my book no matter what! You're always in top shape for these shows, the competition is unbelievable at the level you're at!
Do you still have you're Mustang? I have a neighbor that has a 08 GT 500 Cobra for sale and I thought about you when I saw it the other day!
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Post by EBA84 on Aug 31, 2009 19:04:37 GMT -5
Congrats Eric! You are a winner in my book no matter what! You're always in top shape for these shows, the competition is unbelievable at the level you're at! Do you still have you're Mustang? I have a neighbor that has a 08 GT 500 Cobra for sale and I thought about you when I saw it the other day! Thanks Joel. Appreciate it. Good luck with your contest. I read your journal a couple of times a week. You do everything by the book and your physique shows it. Just keep it up and it will pay off. I still have the Mustang. 07 California Special. I am actually going to sell it. I only put 200 miles on it this year. No sense in making a monthly payment on it if I am not going to drive it. It sat for 8 months and the battery went dead. lol |
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Post by Neal on Aug 31, 2009 19:55:40 GMT -5
Eric,
Congratulations on very competitive year. I believe that to truly appreciate your 24 weeks of dedication, one needs to have actually prep'ed for a contest.I look forward to the 2010 Eric.
Neal
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Post by EBA84 on Aug 31, 2009 21:14:27 GMT -5
Eric, Congratulations on very competitive year. I believe that to truly appreciate your 24 weeks of dedication, one needs to have actually prep'ed for a contest.I look forward to the 2010 Eric. Neal Thanks Neal. It was really hard getting ready for the North America this year. My body just wouldn't respond like it usually did. I thnk I drove it too hard for the Masters and it said "screw you" when it realized there was another contest to do...lol I am just glad the off season is here. There are some areas I want to improve on and then give it another shot next year. Already up to 252. |
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Post by GerryT on Sept 1, 2009 12:17:14 GMT -5
You deserve the long offseason, Eric. 24 weeks is too much, and like you said, your body probably was resisting the effort.
Enjoy and all the best for 2010.
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Post by EBA84 on Sept 1, 2009 12:22:40 GMT -5
You deserve the long offseason, Eric. 24 weeks is too much, and like you said, your body probably was resisting the effort. Enjoy and all the best for 2010. Definitely. Already up to 255. Gained 20 pounds since Saturday. Can't get enough food in me. My metabolism is still smoking fast. |
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Post by Sal Paradise on Sept 4, 2009 7:36:08 GMT -5
Congrats again Eric -
Like everyone else - I'm really looking forward to the physique you bring next year!
Sal
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Post by EBA84 on Sept 4, 2009 9:34:46 GMT -5
Congrats again Eric - Like everyone else - I'm really looking forward to the physique you bring next year! Sal Thanks Sal. Hopefully I can improve on some areas for next year. Already back in the gym. Feels great to move heavy weight again now that I have food in me..lol |
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Post by Sal Paradise on Sept 4, 2009 17:21:28 GMT -5
Thanks Sal. Hopefully I can improve on some areas for next year. Already back in the gym. Feels great to move heavy weight again now that I have food in me..lol I can totally relate! I just thought of this -- what days are your typical workout days? Do you hit the gym on the weekend at all? If so, maybe I can make a quick ride out there and catch one with you if you don't mind. Sal |
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Post by EBA84 on Sept 8, 2009 9:30:09 GMT -5
Thanks Sal. Hopefully I can improve on some areas for next year. Already back in the gym. Feels great to move heavy weight again now that I have food in me..lol I can totally relate! I just thought of this -- what days are your typical workout days? Do you hit the gym on the weekend at all? If so, maybe I can make a quick ride out there and catch one with you if you don't mind. Sal I train back on Saturdays and arms on Sundays. Usually train around 11 am. You can jump in. Do you know where my is at? |
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Post by Sal Paradise on Sept 8, 2009 21:52:21 GMT -5
I train back on Saturdays and arms on Sundays. Usually train around 11 am. You can jump in. Do you know where my is at? Sounds Great! I will check my work schedule and let you know. I can do back but arms are out for now - a bit of strain in the right elbow so pressing with triceps hurt and curls aren't exactly pleasant either. I have no idea where your gym is at. Let me know and I'll check the schedule - and the weather - I'll be riding my scooter out! Jeremy |
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