Semi serious question and confession

[Howard]

I have been toying with the idea of getting back up on stage for longer than I would care to admit.
 I did a bunch of shows from 1978-'95, so I know how to get contest ready.
My last show was back in 1995...yikes.I used to  "take it for granted" that I could get back in contest shape if I really wanted to.
Now, at 50, I have some serious doubts (and fears) that I may not be able to get contest ready ever again. I have no delusions of glory or pro card dreams. For me, it would be a real victory to have some ripped abs and simply "look" like I belonged on a BB stage again. On the good side, my goals don't require me gaining any more muscle mass or needing some extreme 'roid regime.
I am pretty ashamed of my current diet and how hit or miss it has been for over a decade.
If it were not from love of cardio, I would look even more chunky hehe.
Ok, I feel like a douche and know some of the get big regulars will roast me here.
I was wondering if anyone out there had some tips on getting back in the saddle when it comes to a good, consistant BB diet.
Thanks

[Bodybuilding Related]

Any pics of you in shape, big guy?   

[chaos]

LOL @ diet.

[mass 04]

to be serious, i find that making meals the night before and bringing them with you helps. You have no excuse to eat fast food or what not.

[Bodybuilding Related]

to be serious, i find that making meals the night before and bringing them with you helps. You have no excuse to eat fast food or what not.

Yes this is key, Mass04.

[Howard]

Any pics of you in shape, big guy?   

Thanks for asking but I would need to scan them onto my cpu as they are in my reg photo album.
Any diet motivation tips?

[Howard]

to be serious, i find that making meals the night before and bringing them with you helps. You have no excuse to eat fast food or what not.

Sounds good, I do that when I go to teach, and it helps. However, I never pack enough and use it as an excuse to hit the drive thru window . I noticed that Jay always travels with meals in tow and on hand.
Hmmm, good idea, thanks

[chaos]

Sounds good, I do that when I go to teach, and it helps. However, I never pack enough and use it as an excuse to hit the drive thru window . I noticed that Jay always travels with meals in tow and on hand.
Hmmm, good idea, thanks

Bullshit, you lack willpower.

[clued-up]

post a picture of yourself.. lets see what we're working with.

[Bodybuilding Related]

Thanks for asking but I would need to scan them onto my cpu as they are in my reg photo album.
Any diet motivation tips?

Howie listen...make your chicken breasts on Sunday and put them in Tupperware.  Now, can you please scan some pics of you in shape so that we can know what the hell we're talking about here?  You've posted lots of pics of you fat and posing on a fence in the country but no pics of you "in shape," so what gives bro?  

[johnnynoname]

Bullshit, you lack willpower.

x2

there is no excuses

[Howard]

post a picture of yourself.. lets see what we're working with.

[Howard]

Bullshit, you lack willpower.

If I NEVER did a contest diet and prep I would be 100% full of crap here. However, I did get ready for plenty of shows back in the day. I am just looking for practical tips to help me stay on a diet again.

[240 is Back]

howard, you should scan some previous competition pics.  we've seen you post those same 5 ppics for 3 years now.  

you should come back once, see how lean you can get.  it's a lot easier to breathe when you're lean.

[mass 04]

Another thing i found helpful, is keep a log of what you eat for 4 or 5 days. This will give you a good idea of what you actually take in and you can get a better idea of what you need to cut out.

[Howard]

howard, you should scan some previous competition pics.  we've seen you post those same 5 ppics for 3 years now.  

you should come back once, see how lean you can get.  it's a lot easier to breathe when you're lean.

I don't have a scanner and Bix has posted my best contest pics several times here at GETBIG.
The reality for me is NOW, not what I looked like 15 years ago

[chaos]

If I NEVER did a contest diet and prep I would be 100% full of crap here. However, I did get ready for plenty of shows back in the day. I am just looking for practical tips to help me stay on a diet again.

If you've dieted down to compete before, you know what it takes, you don't need getschmoes to tell you how.

You know it, man up.

[gordiano]

I have been toying with the idea of getting back up on stage for longer than I would care to admit.
 I did a bunch of shows from 1978-'95, so I know how to get contest ready.
My last show was back in 1995...yikes.I used to  "take it for granted" that I could get back in contest shape if I really wanted to.
Now, at 50, I have some serious doubts (and fears) that I may not be able to get contest ready ever again. I have no delusions of glory or pro card dreams. For me, it would be a real victory to have some ripped abs and simply "look" like I belonged on a BB stage again. On the good side, my goals don't require me gaining any more muscle mass or needing some extreme 'roid regime.
I am pretty ashamed of my current diet and how hit or miss it has been for over a decade.
If it were not from love of cardio, I would look even more chunky hehe.
Ok, I feel like a douche and know some of the get big regulars will roast me here.
I was wondering if anyone out there had some tips on getting back in the saddle when it comes to a good, consistant BB diet.
Thanks

Not sure what you want to hear, Howard. You either want to do it, or not.

[wavelength]

I was wondering if anyone out there had some tips on getting back in the saddle when it comes to a good, consistant BB diet.
Thanks

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=295921.0

[wikkedonez]

Holy shit you should dye ur hair blond and say ur Jay Cutler

[Special Ed]

You should definitely do it!

With all the NPC ass-kissing and IFBB cock-sucking you do, rumor has it there's already a Pro Card with your name on it, just waiting under someone's desk. Now get on your knees and claim what's rightfully yours!

[bigkahuna]

You've done it before, you should have no problem doing it again once u get into the mode and taking the appropriate fat burners etc.

Once you see results and start looking better in the mirror day by day you stop thinking about junk food.

good luck

[grab an umbrella]

howard, you should scan some previous competition pics.  we've seen you post those same 5 ppics for 3 years now.  

you should come back once, see how lean you can get.  it's a lot easier to breathe when you're lean.

You'd be fun to go to the bar with and make fun of other dudes.  You're quite sneaky, easier to breath, lol.

[Howard]

You should definitely do it!

With all the NPC ass-kissing and IFBB cock-sucking you do, rumor has it there's already a Pro Card with your name on it, just waiting under someone's desk. Now get on your knees and claim what's rightfully yours!

LOL, yeah I am sure that the IFBB/NPC folks just love my posts/ideas on drugs and ignoring the 48 pgs of rules LOL.
Yeah, right Ed, I will now go blow Bob Chick and pick up that pro card next yr at the masters nationals
 
Hey Ed what ever happened the BNR radio?

[Howard]

You've done it before, you should have no problem doing it again once u get into the mode and taking the appropriate fat burners etc.

Once you see results and start looking better in the mirror day by day you stop thinking about junk food.

good luck

Hmmm, good pts. You are 100% correct , once you see some real changes in the cuts and separation it fuels the motivation to stay with it. I just need to start :
1. logging my food (* thanks for that reminder tip Mass04)
2. Plan my meals and stay ahead of the curve on that to avoid to going off the wagon .
Regular consistant BB meals , keep my blood sugar even and prevent me from pigging out.