Getbig Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Forums
Getbig Female Info Boards => Womens Physique, Bodybuilding, Wellness and Training => Topic started by: ripitupbaby on November 26, 2008, 11:05:33 AM
-
So it's all over, and I am definitely happy about that. I placed fifth in a very deep and competitive field of 13 sharp lightweights...everyone looked good. I am definitely happy with my top 5 placing, and I certainly cannot complain about that, but I do feel that I could have been placed a bit higher.
The first callout was only four girls, and I was not one of them. I was in the second and third callouts with the girls who they were considering for 3-6 (second callout) and 5-8 (third callout). Based on the callouts, I knew that fifth was probably the best I could do. I was disappointed not to be in the first callout (why not five girls who are being considered for top 5?) because I never got the chance to be compared with the girls who ended up #1 and #2. I was never lined up with them. After looking at the pics as objectively as I can, I think that I would have placed me second. Top 3 for sure. But that's the breaks.
I was the most conditioned and leanest of the LWs, with the most detail from head to toe, and the most ridiculous legs. I guess conditioning isn't everything...even when you are a lightweight.
But I was also one of the tallest LWs... the winner is 4-10", and I am almost 5-2". It's hard to believe, but I am TALL for a lightweight, and I think I got outmassed in the LW class, even though I came in at the top of the class weight-wise. I was the tallest of the Top 5, and I suppose I looked a little "small" next to girls who were 3-4 inches shorter than me, even though they were softer and less detailed. I looked a bit narrow and small through the upper body.
I'm posting pics from prejudging, the first callout, and the second/third callouts, as well as a few pics from Finals. I totally pigged out Friday night since I knew I wasn't in the running for a top 3 spot, so I showed up at finals a bit bloaty and watery, but it didn't matter. I am loving the hair down look! ;D
I am going to ask for feedback from the judges, but I already know that they will tell me that I need more mass on my upper body, more V taper, more width in my back. They will probably suggest that I pack on some size and move up to the Middleweights, and come back as a MW with that kind of conditioning.
I'm not sure what's next for me and/or what I want to do. I LIKE being a lightweight, I think I looked awesome, I like the detail, the conditioning, etc. but I don't like the idea of adding another 10 pounds of muscle to be competitive as a middleweight. I am not sure that I am interested in doing what it takes to be a competitive MW. I suppose there are a few options ---
1. Add 10 pounds of muscle and come in as a MW at 125 with similar conditioning. I'm not really interested in doing what it would take to make this happen.
2. Come in with my four weeks out conditioning as a MW right in the middle of the weight class...not as lean and less detail, but bigger looking in general. Seems like the softer look is in these days anyway! This is not really my style though... I go after things 110%, and backing off and coming in softer isn't really something I am interested in doing.
3. Try to make improvements with what I got and stay as a LW at 115 pounds, and hopefully come in next time with a bit more mass up top and similar conditioning.
4. Hope that they move the weight cutoff to 118 pounds for LWs - this would be ideal for me!!
One thing is for sure...I am looking forward to doing some powerlifting as soon as I can regroup...NPC Nationals (bodybuilding) is in Miami next year, so that would definitely be fun, esp since my husband and I both went to college in Miami and we could get crazy down there. However, USPF Nationals (powerlifting) is in June, and then the WPF World Championships are in Vegas next year in November...so I am considering the Powerlifting World Championships as well, in which case I would not be competing in BB next year.
There's alot to think about... and that's all I am going to do right now... think. AND EAT. ;D
A few of my favorite pics.... The pic with me and Ron came out blurry >:( but I have asked Ron to please email me his pics, so we'll see. Or he can just post them here... hint hint ;D
-
A few more prej pics
-
Dan Ray is THE MAN. He got some sweet shots of me from the side of the stage during prej. 8)
-
First callout for LWs
-
I was in the second and third callouts.
-
Pics from Finals - I pigged out for 24 hours, so i was a bit smooth and bloaty, but who cares. Wore the hair down and did a little flirty routine. ;D
-
My fave pic from Finals, and the awards
-
A comparison of me and the girls who placed ahead of me in fourth and fifth, along with the winner Rita, and the top 2 (Rita and Tammy)
-
And a few candids.... had some fun with Isaac ;D and we had a good time at the Atlanta Aquarium on Monday.
-
Haha! Great pics! lol @ Isaac at your feet. Is that the one Ron was talking about? Quaker Oats is going to be jealous ;D
Really interesting comments and great pics. Thank you so much for sharing, you looked amazing!!! :-*
-
Haha! Great pics! lol @ Isaac at your feet. Is that the one Ron was talking about? Quaker Oats is going to be jealous ;D
Really interesting comments and great pics. Thank you so much for sharing, you looked amazing!!! :-*
Thanks Stella...yep, those are the pics Ron was referring to. He has some great ones on his camera, I'm sure!
I came across this pic too that someone snapped of me on Sunday when I was getting ready for a photo shoot.
Just bought three pies for Thanksgiving, and am on the way to the store for ice cream. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! :D
-
Thanks Stella...yep, those are the pics Ron was referring to. He has some great ones on his camera, I'm sure!
I came across this pic too that someone snapped of me on Sunday when I was getting ready for a photo shoot.
Just bought three pies for Thanksgiving, and am on the way to the store for ice cream. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! :D
Wow lori, you look amazing in that pic!! I bet Big T couldnt wait til he got home to rip that off you and "thank" you for taking him to atlanta over and over again haha.
-
Wow lori, you look amazing in that pic!! I bet Big T couldnt wait til he got home to rip that off you and "thank" you for taking him to atlanta over and over again haha.
HAHA he was thanking me alright, but it was more like "thank you for finally ending this competition season" ;D
-
HAHA he was thanking me alright, but it was more like "thank you for finally ending this competition season" ;D
haha, he's quite the dude for putting up with a competitive female bb'er for over 30 weeks.
"T-money" you are a stud indeed.
Too bad i wont be seeing him in feb :( ;)
-
U r great Rip
Im def a fan- r u gonna have any shoots with gene?
that was a deep class- u def looked grt and a case sd def be made for u taking it.
just my 2 cents and u def know what ur doing- in ur front relaxed shots- do u think the quad sweep wd look better w ur toes pointed out?
also fyi- I knew that Sheila Bleck wd win a title as soon as she changed her hairstyle- I once told her this in a thread very politely- its amazing how the little details help
I think u wd look awesome w bangs
ur so cute and think about ur health w ur decision to be a MW- thats a lot of added mass. I do think u can still improve what u have and stay LW- either way wd be interesting
So happy for Elena too
Best of luck and once again- ur a class act- I always defend u guys on the GandOboard-
have a grt Thanksgiving
-
Thanks Stella...yep, those are the pics Ron was referring to. He has some great ones on his camera, I'm sure!
I came across this pic too that someone snapped of me on Sunday when I was getting ready for a photo shoot.
Just bought three pies for Thanksgiving, and am on the way to the store for ice cream. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! :D
U look awesome there
crazy improvement from ur last show
honestly- I liked ur look before, but damn- Im really impressed now
-
Blue eye shadow is for porn, Rip.
We've discussed this at least three times, LOL!
What does one 'get' when they get a pro card?
-
You know what?To me they're all winners in my book!They worked really hard at something most people scoff at and make fun of,I may not be a winner,but like evel kenivel said,"AT LEAST I TRY TO WIN!"
-
You know what?To me they're all winners in my book!They worked really hard at something most people scoff at and make fun of,I may not be a winner,but like evel kenivel said,"AT LEAST I TRY TO WIN!"
why do some guys hate them so much?
I mean I dont like certain things, but dont go out of my way to bash
the guys that dnt like fbb, are so over the top when bashing them and making fun
Im a fan
-
you looked very good and you look hot as hell with your hair down.
-
You really peaked very well and you should be very pleased with your accomplishment regardless of your placing. You combine great muscularity, symmetry and still retained your feminity. Unfortunately in a sport that relies on peoples opinions, placings aren't always what they should be. Believe me, I've been there.
-
Thanks... I should reiterate that I'm not unhappy with my placing. All the girls looked great, and I'm sure that alot of them thought they should have won it! I am a bit disappointed to have not been in the first callout and given the opportunity to be compared with the entire top 5, but certainly happy to have been in the top 5.
DPump - I only did two shoots at Nationals, and of course one of them was with Gene. My husband and I spent alot of time with Gene and James over the weekend, and I can say for sure that they are two of the coolest dudes I know. 8)
Doc - thanks for the beauty tip... I know eyeshadow is never supposed to match, but exceptions are made for stage makeup!!
-
Thanks... I should reiterate that I'm not unhappy with my placing. All the girls looked great, and I'm sure that alot of them thought they should have won it! I am a bit disappointed to have not been in the first callout and given the opportunity to be compared with the entire top 5, but certainly happy to have been in the top 5.
DPump - I only did two shoots at Nationals, and of course one of them was with Gene. My husband and I spent alot of time with Gene and James over the weekend, and I can say for sure that they are two of the coolest dudes I know. 8)
Doc - thanks for the beauty tip... I know eyeshadow is never supposed to match, but exceptions are made for stage makeup!!
Blue eyeshadow and beauty shouldn't be mentioned in the same thread, LOL! It's only for porn and there are no exception. Some day you'll feel better for having been told this ugly truth. :)
-
What does one 'get' when they get a pro card?
Absolutely nothing! (you have to apply for it and then pay for it!)
My friend Marty (turned pro last year) still hasn't got it/applied for it (after a lifetime "chasing it" was a letdown how they treat you when/if you do actually turn pro!)
-
Absolutely nothing! (you have to apply for it and then pay for it!)
My friend Marty (turned pro last year) still hasn't got it/applied for it (after a lifetime "chasing it" was a letdown how they treat you when/if you do actually turn pro!)
Sounds like that guy Simon from American Idol's got something to do with it.I think they ought to put him up on stage,put a blindfold on him,spin him around a few times, take it off and then shoot him in the fucking head!What an ASSHOLE he is!
-
Sounds like that guy Simon from American Idol's got something to do with it.I think they ought to put him up on stage,put a blindfold on him,spin him around a few times, take it off and then shoot him in the fucking head!What an ASSHOLE he is!
Maybe you just aren't a very good singer.
-
Pics from Finals - I pigged out for 24 hours, so i was a bit smooth and bloaty, but who cares. Wore the hair down and did a little flirty routine. ;D
You look best here IMO.
I'm no judge. But it just looks like in these pics, even if you were "smooth and bloathy" ::)
you looked.. I don't know.. just better.
I don't think being smooth is something you need to worry about either.
-
Maybe you just aren't a very good singer.
Well ,I've never been on American Idol.But yea, my singing sucks!Just listen to the Nelson twins,proof that you don't have to be a no talent to suck!
-
you looked fantabulous rip :-* head to toe
I like the hair down a lot too , nice ;)
-
You look best here IMO.
I'm no judge. But it just looks like in these pics, even if you were "smooth and bloathy" ::)
you looked.. I don't know.. just better.
I don't think being smooth is something you need to worry about either.
It's all in the amount of detail from a judging perspective... big difference in a 24 hour period.
It was an interesting experiment, and I am glad I have the stage shots to compare. Shitloading definitely filled me out...I was alot bigger, fuller, and healthier looking for sure. Better for photos too.
From a competition perspective, I would have probably been alot sharper at the night show had I not had so many liquids with my junk food. I probably drank 2 liters of water and a diet soda after prej, and then a large coffee and a diet coke during the day before finals. It didn't matter at that point though. Shitloading may be something to consider in the future to fill me out and make me look bigger though, if I end up staying in the LW class.
-
You know,that's all good and fine,but,people go to the gym to get in shape,and be healthy.The standards that these bodybuilding federations impose put these athletes very lives at risk,to get so dehydrated that you begin to develope blood clots in your extremities as in what happened to Fannie Barrios is fucking suicidal!All that for a trophy?
-
You know,that's all good and fine,but,people go to the gym to get in shape,and be healthy.The standards that these bodybuilding federations impose put these athletes very lives at risk,to get so dehydrated that you begin to develope blood clots in your extremities as in what happened to Fannie Barrios is fucking suicidal!All that for a trophy?
Well, I don't think there's a need to be that extreme about it. It's all about peaking correctly for the show. The two pics above show how temporary the state of depletion is... that's just 24 hours difference... and also shows how hard it is to time the peak perfectly. All BB's do it for the competition...it's part of the competition. But there's no need to get all crazy with it. I actually felt pretty damn good the day of the show.
-
I'm sorry Rip,the same thing happened to one of my former employers,he was putting a new roof on his house in the middle of august in south Florida and was'nt taking those little sips of water,anyway,a blood clot developed in his arm,when he got down he guzzled a bunch of water,when the water hit his bloodstream the clot broke loose, went into his brain and killed him.He was one of the most decent,caring,human beings I think I ever met.And yes he felt fine too,also,choronic dehydration can lead to kidney stones which are extremely painful and expensive to treat.I know this from personal experience,gunshot wounds are less painful.
-
I'm sorry Rip,the same thing happened to one of my former employers,he was putting a new roof on his house in the middle of august in south Florida and was'nt taking those little sips of water,anyway,a blood clot developed in his arm,when he got down he guzzled a bunch of water,when the water hit his bloodstream the clot broke loose, went into his brain and killed him.He was one of the most decent,caring,human beings I think I ever met.And yes he felt fine too,also,choronic dehydration can lead to kidney stones which are extremely painful and expensive to treat.I know this from personal experience,gunshot wounds are less painful.
Wow, that's terrible! :-\
-
Rip, you look great and I can't imagine what bbers go through when not placing where they want. I give you all credit for going after what you want. If it makes you feel better, jacks came in and said mommy she has muscles and grabbed my 5 lb weights and said I want muscles like her. I said you got to lift everyday. She did it twice and said ok thats enough for today (you gotta love 3 year olds)
-
Rip, you look amazing. Beautiful and sexy like always. Great job again. :-*
-
While I agree that many female bodybuilders have masculinized themselves too far for my personal tastes, I think Rip is still attractive. Also, unless someone has prepared for a competition like this, it's hard for them to realize the discipline it takes to stay on a diet for weeks on end, doing hours of cardio daily, training at the gym when your body is tired. Even if the goal is meaningless to the average person, it gives the competitor a focused sense of purpose...in other words, having an immediate goal(regardless of what it is) can make one's like more fulfilling. Believe me, I am not a fan of some of these women and have trouble understanding why they ingest enough male hormones to make them go bald, have voices like pro wrestlesrs and mutated genitalia. But having competed myself, I can relate to the dedication it takes. I think Rip has achieved good muscularity without turning herself into something unattractive and hopefully she won't push it too far. But if she does, that's her descision and her personal journey.
-
I don't seek validation from anyone. I have enjoyed sharing my experience with the few people who have been interested.
I've really enjoyed reading about your prep for your contests ripitup. Thank you for sharing with us and you looked great!
-
I don't seek validation from anyone. I have enjoyed sharing my experience with the few people who have been interested.
Go fuck yourself. :)
He's not going to fuck himself Rip, you have to say Simon says,GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!And hey,you just go ahead and pack as much muscle on that frame as you want,FUCK THESE ASSHOLES!!I think you're the bomb!!You're doing just fine!
-
Haha! Great pics! lol @ Isaac at your feet. Is that the one Ron was talking about? Quaker Oats is going to be jealous ;D
Really interesting comments and great pics. Thank you so much for sharing, you looked amazing!!! :-*
hahahaa, i was just gonna say, i'd be all over those gorgeous feet. ;D
-
I should just clean out this entire thread, but I don't have the time...
ROn posted some pics of us together in my contest prep thread...thanks Ron! :-*
-
Davey cried to the mods again about my post. :'(
No, I deleted it right before I posted that comment about how I should go through and clean out all the shit in this entire thread but I am too lazy and not that interested to do it! :P
-
No, I deleted it right before I posted that comment about how I should go through and clean out all the shit in this entire thread but I am too lazy and not that interested to do it! :P
I could be wrong but I think you're modding this section for about +90%.
-
I could be wrong but I think you're modding this section for about +90%.
OK! A quick run-through on this thread and I think I got most of the junk out!
-
I received my pics from my shoot with Gene X...two days after Nationals.
Gene and I tried out some different kinds of things this time around...I am kinda sick of the usual flexing pics in stripper clothes, and Gene is such an incredible photographer that we tried to come up with something new and different. Not sure if we topped last year's pics with the white boots and glasses, but this shoot was alot of fun and there are ALOT of pics that I am very happy with. Here are a couple of cool ones. I'll post more later in the Gene X thread.
-
Great pics RIP and Gene! :D
-
Great pics RIP and Gene! :D
Dang right ST!
Love to see pictures of Rip. Rip any more pics with Annie at the Nats? Would be nice to see more of those Muscle Angel pics ;D
-
Thanks Stella and Luv!
Luv, I don't have any more pics yet from the Muscle Angels shoot, but I think that I will get some soon. I should have taken more pics with Annie at Nationals...we actually hung out quite a bit! She was in the group we went to dinner with after prejudging and we spent alot of time with her over the weekend. We just didn't take pics LOL...we were too busy getting our party on. ;D
She's a super cool chick... I am going to update her thread here with a video interview that is pretty good.
-
Thanks Stella and Luv!
Luv, I don't have any more pics yet from the Muscle Angels shoot, but I think that I will get some soon. I should have taken more pics with Annie at Nationals...we actually hung out quite a bit! She was in the group we went to dinner with after prejudging and we spent alot of time with her over the weekend. We just didn't take pics LOL...we were too busy getting our party on. ;D
She's a super cool chick... I am going to update her thread here with a video interview that is pretty good.
I know! :D
-
8)
-
I know! :D
::) :P ;D :D
8)
I think that's my fave of them all... :)
-
Just read through this and checked out your pics. Girl you had great conditioning, nice! I read through the options you put out, and I might suggest one more. . . You were shredded at the prejudging, but looked a bit thin or drawn. When u carbed / junked out for the night show you filled out, even though you lost sharpness. Your look at the night show shows you can look fuller and rounder without going up a class. You might win if you can combine the fullness and roundness of the night show with the great sharpness of the prejudging. Just my 2 cents.
-
Just read through this and checked out your pics. Girl you had great conditioning, nice! I read through the options you put out, and I might suggest one more. . . You were shredded at the prejudging, but looked a bit thin or drawn. When u carbed / junked out for the night show you filled out, even though you lost sharpness. Your look at the night show shows you can look fuller and rounder without going up a class. You might win if you can combine the fullness and roundness of the night show with the great sharpness of the prejudging. Just my 2 cents.
Im guessing and this is just a guess but after prejudging "carb up" she might have had to move up a class if they would have weighed her. :D
-
Just read through this and checked out your pics. Girl you had great conditioning, nice! I read through the options you put out, and I might suggest one more. . . You were shredded at the prejudging, but looked a bit thin or drawn. When u carbed / junked out for the night show you filled out, even though you lost sharpness. Your look at the night show shows you can look fuller and rounder without going up a class. You might win if you can combine the fullness and roundness of the night show with the great sharpness of the prejudging. Just my 2 cents.
Im guessing and this is just a guess but after prejudging "carb up" she might have had to move up a class if they would have weighed her. :D
LOL! You're right about that Luv, I am guessing I was probably 120 or so for the Finals. By Sunday afternoon, I may have been pushing the limit of the MW class. ;D I look about 3 times bigger than I did at prej! (i.e., the Gene X pics)
I am definitely considering a massive shitload for the next show. It's a potential option for sure, esp since I want to stay in the LW class. I took in ALOT of liquids between prej and finals... and I am guessing that I would have looked a little harder and still as big and full if I had just eaten the shit and not had all the fluids.
Shitloading...SO risky though, don't you guys think?
I definitely see how I look a bit "drawn" at prej (flat? I don't really think so stringy maybe?)...but I tend to cross the line between sharp and spilled over pretty quickly.
I did a keto diet for the last 4 weeks of my prep (which I LOVED, and how I got there is a whole story in and of itself), and then fat/carb loaded for the last three days. I didn't do any depletion days at all because I was already where I needed to be.
I actually ate quite a bit of white rice in the last two days, and then a hamburger and fries with ketchup about 3 hours before prej. And from the pics, it looks like I could have/maybe should have taken in quite a bit more food/carbs in the final days.
I suppose I could also consider loading for more than 3 days. I managed to keep myself pretty dry for the entire last week so I may be able to handle a longer, slower load. But then I might have problems making the LW class.
-
LOL! You're right about that Luv, I am guessing I was probably 120 or so for the Finals. By Sunday afternoon, I may have been pushing the limit of the MW class. ;D I look about 3 times bigger than I did at prej! (i.e., the Gene X pics)
I am definitely considering a massive shitload for the next show. It's a potential option for sure, esp since I want to stay in the LW class. I took in ALOT of liquids between prej and finals... and I am guessing that I would have looked a little harder and still as big and full if I had just eaten the shit and not had all the fluids.
Shitloading...SO risky though, don't you guys think?
I definitely see how I look a bit "drawn" at prej (flat? I don't really think so stringy maybe?)...but I tend to cross the line between sharp and spilled over pretty quickly.
I did a keto diet for the last 4 weeks of my prep (which I LOVED, and how I got there is a whole story in and of itself), and then fat/carb loaded for the last three days. I didn't do any depletion days at all because I was already where I needed to be.
I actually ate quite a bit of white rice in the last two days, and then a hamburger and fries with ketchup about 3 hours before prej. And from the pics, it looks like I could have/maybe should have taken in quite a bit more food/carbs in the final days.
I suppose I could also consider loading for more than 3 days. I managed to keep myself pretty dry for the entire last week so I may be able to handle a longer, slower load. But then I might have problems making the LW class.
For you loading like that may be risky. Keep in mind there are a lot of other factors that could have attributed to this. First off you were on a ketogenic diet. Carb ups from what i know are suppose to be very mild on keto. I don't know if you had your fluids or salt restricted either. The key is to keep everything consistent so adding in new factors won't cause huge drastic changes. Keep salt and water high and you won't have to worry about them too much when you carb up. You seem pretty carb sensitive like a few people i know. I can keep eating like that and it takes me a couple of days till i fill out to where i look watery. You probably know more about this then i do though national champ ;)
-
Have you considered moving up to middle weight?
-
For you loading like that may be risky. Keep in mind there are a lot of other factors that could have attributed to this. First off you were on a ketogenic diet. Carb ups from what i know are suppose to be very mild on keto. I don't know if you had your fluids or salt restricted either. The key is to keep everything consistent so adding in new factors won't cause huge drastic changes. Keep salt and water high and you won't have to worry about them too much when you carb up. You seem pretty carb sensitive like a few people i know. I can keep eating like that and it takes me a couple of days till i fill out to where i look watery. You probably know more about this then i do though national champ ;)
Definitely risky! I am carb sensitive for sure... I changed SO much SO quickly from adding/dropping carbs. We did a slow load with 20 g carbs from white rice just for the last 2 days. I kept salt in and water very high through Thurs night with prej at 4:30 PM Friday. Dropped liquids for Friday, except I had 9 oz. diet coke with my burger and fries before prej, which also has sodium in it.
After prej, I knew where I was in the lineup, so the diet was officially OVER. I had probably 2-3 liters of water Friday night, a champaigne cocktail with my nachos and bacon cheeseburger and fries for dinner, and then a large coffee with my Krispy Kremes Sat morning, and then a large diet coke with my pizza for lunch Sat, and then a large glass of water while I was getting ready for finals, snacking on chocolates, cookies, and other baked goodies. I also had ice cream and potato chips and cookies late night Friday night... I don't think that this would represent an "ideal" shit load, even if I was thinking of shitloading. The spill over was inevitable. ;D
I would have to do it alot smarter than that - no chocolate, no dairy, and no liquid for sure. IF I decide to take this kind of approach, I would do a smaller "warmup" show and test it out a few weeks prior to the big show, whenever that may be.
Have you considered moving up to middle weight?
MW is definitely an option... and it's probably where I will end up over the long-term. It was suggested to me by one of the judges at Nationals. My issue is that I prefer CONDITIONING to mass for the most part, and I would have to pack on about 10 pounds of additional muscle in order to be a competitive MW with similar conditioning to what I brought to this show...I'm not very interested in putting that kind of size on, at least not very quickly. And I'm not terribly interested in showing up as a softer MW, just to have some additional size.
I am pretty happy with what I brought to the stage as a LW, recognizing that there are always improvements that can be made. But I think that I still can squeeze a couple more pounds out of the LW class before I think about jumping up to the MWs. We'll have to see what the off-season brings this year before making any decisions, though. :)
-
LOL! You're right about that Luv, I am guessing I was probably 120 or so for the Finals. By Sunday afternoon, I may have been pushing the limit of the MW class. ;D I look about 3 times bigger than I did at prej! (i.e., the Gene X pics)
I am definitely considering a massive shitload for the next show. It's a potential option for sure, esp since I want to stay in the LW class. I took in ALOT of liquids between prej and finals... and I am guessing that I would have looked a little harder and still as big and full if I had just eaten the shit and not had all the fluids.
Shitloading...SO risky though, don't you guys think?
I definitely see how I look a bit "drawn" at prej (flat? I don't really think so stringy maybe?)...but I tend to cross the line between sharp and spilled over pretty quickly.
I did a keto diet for the last 4 weeks of my prep (which I LOVED, and how I got there is a whole story in and of itself), and then fat/carb loaded for the last three days. I didn't do any depletion days at all because I was already where I needed to be.
I actually ate quite a bit of white rice in the last two days, and then a hamburger and fries with ketchup about 3 hours before prej. And from the pics, it looks like I could have/maybe should have taken in quite a bit more food/carbs in the final days.
I suppose I could also consider loading for more than 3 days. I managed to keep myself pretty dry for the entire last week so I may be able to handle a longer, slower load. But then I might have problems making the LW class.
Yeah Rip i think junk loading is too risky. Rip you are knocking at the door of the top people and a look at the pros. The Nationals compers are the top of the food chain. I think as a 123 LB or so middle weight you could have a shot, considering your height and structure.
Take this offseason to pack extra size on your delts and lats. Think X frame.
Rip hanging with Annie at the nats....cool.
-
Yeah Rip i think junk loading is too risky. Rip you are knocking at the door of the top people and a look at the pros. The Nationals compers are the top of the food chain. I think as a 123 LB or so middle weight you could have a shot, considering your height and structure.
Take this offseason to pack extra size on your delts and lats. Think X frame.
Rip hanging with Annie at the nats....cool.
Yep... I need more taper up top for sure! Back width... which will help since i don't have much of a waistline! ::)
If you go back through my contest prep pics, though...the ones I took 5.5 weeks out from Nats were right about 122-123 pounds (see below). I ALMOST have adequate contest conditioning there (for my personal standards), but I don't think nearly enough size to be competitive as a MW. I would get stomped by some of those girls in the MW class...still would need alot more size. I'd like to have that kind of size going into the LW class, and just do what I need to do to make weight!
We'll see. I'm stubborn. I like being a LW. ;D
But I know that I will grow out of the LW class over time (and not that much, just a couple of years maybe), as I gain quality size from powerlifting, and as I age and my muscles get denser.
-
Yep... I need more taper up top for sure! Back width... which will help since i don't have much of a waistline! ::)
If you go back through my contest prep pics, though...the ones I took 5.5 weeks out from Nats were right about 122-123 pounds (see below). I ALMOST have adequate contest conditioning there (for my personal standards), but I don't think nearly enough size to be competitive as a MW. I would get stomped by some of those girls in the MW class...still would need alot more size. I'd like to have that kind of size going into the LW class, and just do what I need to do to make weight!
We'll see. I'm stubborn. I like being a LW. ;D
But I know that I will grow out of the LW class over time (and not that much, just a couple of years maybe), as I gain quality size from powerlifting, and as I age and my muscles get denser.
Rip whatever you do I know it will be good :-*
-
Wow, Rip!
By now, you should know that I'm biased...you always look great!
I'm not a judge nor do I have a good eye for what the judges are looking for...
But I have to agree with a few posters...the night judging and 5.5 weeks out pics where you are "fuller"? are a great look for you compared to pre-judging (again...that's from the eye of just a fan).
Have you talked to any of the judges?
What are they saying?
Mufasa
-
Yep... I need more taper up top for sure! Back width... which will help since i don't have much of a waistline! ::)
If you go back through my contest prep pics, though...the ones I took 5.5 weeks out from Nats were right about 122-123 pounds (see below). I ALMOST have adequate contest conditioning there (for my personal standards), but I don't think nearly enough size to be competitive as a MW. I would get stomped by some of those girls in the MW class...still would need alot more size. I'd like to have that kind of size going into the LW class, and just do what I need to do to make weight!
We'll see. I'm stubborn. I like being a LW. ;D
But I know that I will grow out of the LW class over time (and not that much, just a couple of years maybe), as I gain quality size from powerlifting, and as I age and my muscles get denser.
Yes and with another years training, you will be even more conditioned at that weight of 123 cause of your increased muscle mass especially in the target areas we spoke about. You will appear bigger than your actual weight and if you can bring a complete package and nail the conditioning you can have a good shot at the class.
I remember getting into training in the mid-late 80's.....yeah I know LOL but I remember reading one BB say to more than anything go for big shoulders, get as much size on your medial delts as you can.
Alright Rip here it is, it seemed to me last offseason for you was a bit sporadic in your training, especially BB training. You got psyched for a couple PL events and that is cool, especially since you do so well at it. But I think you need to train your ass off year round for the Nat's if you wanna do them next year. This will give you that maturity and density you are after. The other girls will be BB training all year for that show. I would Rocky style train with that show in mind for next year, cause that was the hardest battle you went to so far. You got pushed around a bit at the big show, now is the time to put your head down and get some redemption.
Rip I know you wanna win the biggest battle ;)
-
Yes and with another years training, you will be even more conditioned at that weight of 123 cause of your increased muscle mass especially in the target areas we spoke about. You will appear bigger than your actual weight and if you can bring a complete package and nail the conditioning you can have a good shot at the class.
I remember getting into training in the mid-late 80's.....yeah I know LOL but I remember reading one BB say to more than anything go for big shoulders, get as much size on your medial delts as you can.
Alright Rip here it is, it seemed to me last offseason for you was a bit sporadic in your training, especially BB training. You got psyched for a couple PL events and that is cool, especially since you do so well at it. But I think you need to train your ass off year round for the Nat's if you wanna do them next year. This will give you that maturity and density you are after. The other girls will be BB training all year for that show. I would Rocky style train with that show in mind for next year, cause that was the hardest battle you went to so far. You got pushed around a bit at the big show, now is the time to put your head down and get some redemption.
Rip I know you wanna win the biggest battle ;)
Hahahaha ;D I almost thought you were being serious, good stuff. "Rocky style train" ;D
-
Hahahaha ;D I almost thought you were being serious, good stuff. "Rocky style train" ;D
LOL comon man I was ;D You gotta have the eye of the tiger. I was thinking Rocky 4 style to be more specific.
-
That does it... I am spending my off-season in Siberia!!!! ;D
-
Hey Lori..those recent pics are amazine (Hwang?)
-
Hey Lori..those recent pics are amazine (Hwang?)
Thanks Alex... :)
Yes, Gene X Hwang. I posted a few more of them in his thread on this board (see the stickied thread).
I'm thrilled with them... Gene is amazing, he never fails to make magic. 8)
-
That does it... I am spending my off-season in Siberia!!!! ;D
LOL Rip that was it! Now get with it. :)
-
Wow, Rip!
By now, you should know that I'm biased...you always look great!
I'm not a judge nor do I have a good eye for what the judges are looking for...
But I have to agree with a few posters...the night judging and 5.5 weeks out pics where you are "fuller"? are a great look for you compared to pre-judging (again...that's from the eye of just a fan).
Have you talked to any of the judges?
What are they saying?
Mufasa
Hey Mufasa
I did hear back from two of the judges from whom I asked for feedback.
One judge said that I am a bit tall for the LW class and got "outmassed" and should consider moving up to the MW class and bringing the same kind of conditioning/package to the MW class.
The other judge said that my high lats and "wide waist" caused me to look very narrow from the front and suggested that I work on my V taper, but that my conditioning was excellent.
Nothing terribly surprising there...I appreciate the feedback....Still hoping to get in touch with a couple more judges, but it's hard after the show, esp during the holidays.
-
hey girl - from those pix you provided (pre-judging vs. night show) it is really amazing to see how much fuller you looked after your junk-fest (and it's good for people out there that aren't familiar with bodybuilding to see just how temporary the depleted look really is). Your conditioning is off the hook, girl. It's total package though - what you bring to the table for conditioning is only part of it.... Before you change your focus to MW you might want to try and come into a show looking fuller and see how you line up then? Maybe do a "practice show?" Speaking of total package - I really think loved your hair down. Definitely consider wearing it down for prejudging because I think it will make you stand out even more. ;)
xoxo
Michele W.P.
-
hey girl - from those pix you provided (pre-judging vs. night show) it is really amazing to see how much fuller you looked after your junk-fest (and it's good for people out there that aren't familiar with bodybuilding to see just how temporary the depleted look really is). Your conditioning is off the hook, girl. It's total package though - what you bring to the table for conditioning is only part of it.... Before you change your focus to MW you might want to try and come into a show looking fuller and see how you line up then? Maybe do a "practice show?" Speaking of total package - I really think loved your hair down. Definitely consider wearing it down for prejudging because I think it will make you stand out even more. ;)
xoxo
Michele W.P.
Yep, totally... you're right on the money, Michele. 8)
-
That does it... I am spending my off-season in Siberia!!!! ;D
;D Come on down towards the Gulf.... my wife needs a training partner for Nationals this spring--someone who'll push her squat up. ;) She can teach you how to deadlift fast and I can see to it you get to meet some tigers up close and personal in real life. ;D
You did great RIP. GOOD JOB!!
-
;D Come on down towards the Gulf.... my wife needs a training partner for Nationals this spring--someone who'll push her squat up. ;) She can teach you how to deadlift fast and I can see to it you get to meet some tigers up close and personal in real life. ;D
You did great RIP. GOOD JOB!!
haha I want to meet the elephants. ;D
I'm totally taking you up on all of that next time I am in your neck of the woods... thanks vet!
-
haha I want to meet the elephants. ;D
I'm totally taking you up on all of that next time I am in your neck of the woods... thanks vet!
No problem, just let me know.
-
i have some pics from nationals that I finally downloaded...
miss you!
-
a few more
-
Nice to see u back posting beast!!
How have u been? How is training going? Still doing the team u's next year?
-
i have some pics from nationals that I finally downloaded...
miss you!
hahaha omg lol... I completely forgot that these pics were taken! Have you sobered up yet from your trip to Nationals? ;D
As everyone can see, we had a great time... love the last pic of you and the boys. Gene X and Dan Ray are cool cats!
My tan looks ridiculous hahaha. ;D
Miss you Jenny... Team U is way too far away!
-
How long are these "final" thoughts going to go on?
-
How long are these "final" thoughts going to go on?
I hope you realise that you're walking on thin ice with remarks like this one. :o
-
I hope you realise that you're walking on thin ice with remarks like this one. :o
Uh huh......ya sure.
-
How long are these "final" thoughts going to go on?
Until we are all fucking dead!!! What will be your final thought?
-
Until we are all fucking dead!!! What wiil be your final thought?
You couldn't do better than that?
-
You couldn't do better than that?
Can you? Mine will probably be,OH,SHIT!!!!
-
Can you? Mine will probably be,OH,SHIT!!!!
WWWWhat? You don't even make sense..........never mind.
-
WWWWhat? You don't even make sense..........never mind.
This guy just does'nt get it.What's the last thing that goes through a bug's mind when it hits your windshield?
-
How long are these "final" thoughts going to go on?
;D
-
The Beast looks very attractive here. Wonder if she could use a new "Beastmaster?"
-
Cute pics Jenny, thanks for sharing!
-
I'd like to get all four of them in a game of Twister! That would be fun,the one game that some group has'nt tried to have outlawed! Get us all drunk first! Who ever misses has to do another shot!
-
How long are these "final" thoughts going to go on?
hahaha fuck off, this was a big one, I get at least a month to have final thoughts!! :D
-
Rip you look total bad ass in those pics!! 8) You are so there.
-
Hey Flexington, I know I have been mia...just have a million things going and am getting pulled in so many directions. I am most likely doing Team Universe next year, there is a chance that one of my best friends is getting married that weekend so if that happens I will first cry a lot and then probably have to figure out another show that would be plausible. For now I am set on it though. Hope I will get to see you at the Arnold???
Of course Stella...hehehe I called Roe on the air the other day and thought of you, I won't tell you what the call was about unless it turns into something bigger though :)
Chemist, what are you offering???
-
Hey Flexington, I know I have been mia...just have a million things going and am getting pulled in so many directions. I am most likely doing Team Universe next year, there is a chance that one of my best friends is getting married that weekend so if that happens I will first cry a lot and then probably have to figure out another show that would be plausible. For now I am set on it though. Hope I will get to see you at the Arnold???
Of course Stella...hehehe I called Roe on the air the other day and thought of you, I won't tell you what the call was about unless it turns into something bigger though :)
Chemist, what are you offering???
Hopefully you will too! ;D, just planning out the last minute details, but I think im going. About 99% sure. But I hear Lori isnt going to be there :( , maybe u can get her to go.
Sux about the TU, but like u said theres always some other show u can do. Theres ALOT more important things than bodybuilding. Hope ur doing well and happy holidays
Glen
-
Hey Flexington, I know I have been mia...just have a million things going and am getting pulled in so many directions. I am most likely doing Team Universe next year, there is a chance that one of my best friends is getting married that weekend so if that happens I will first cry a lot and then probably have to figure out another show that would be plausible. For now I am set on it though. Hope I will get to see you at the Arnold???
Of course Stella...hehehe I called Roe on the air the other day and thought of you, I won't tell you what the call was about unless it turns into something bigger though :)
Chemist, what are you offering???
I'm offering: A good physique, intelligence, great lifestyle, multi-faceted interests and an appreciation for a strong, attractive interesting person such as yourself...but I'm sure you're probably already taken.
-
Hey Flexington, I know I have been mia...just have a million things going and am getting pulled in so many directions. I am most likely doing Team Universe next year, there is a chance that one of my best friends is getting married that weekend so if that happens I will first cry a lot and then probably have to figure out another show that would be plausible. For now I am set on it though. Hope I will get to see you at the Arnold???
Of course Stella...hehehe I called Roe on the air the other day and thought of you, I won't tell you what the call was about unless it turns into something bigger though :)
Chemist, what are you offering???
I think he wants to know if you're a beast in the bedroom :o
-
Of course Stella...hehehe I called Roe on the air the other day and thought of you, I won't tell you what the call was about unless it turns into something bigger though :)
:D ! I'm excited to hear about this! There are always PMs you know :)
-
:D ! I'm excited to hear about this! There are always PMs you know :)
Damn Jen, u look smokin' hot in this pic
-
Damn Jen, u look smokin' hot in this pic
Who's the good lookin' redneck in between us? ;D
-
Who's the good lookin' redneck in between us? ;D
haha, only a true stud can pull off the green flannel look ;)