update: 2 and a half weeks out from nationals

[tab1]

Looking bad ass. Good luck, my first show is 5/10/08 so hopefully I have near the conditioning you have.

[Alex A]

Thanks Calves!
 I appreciate it. I just woke up, 4:00am, Saturday morning about six days left and feeling really good. My weight is holding up good and cant wait to get into the gym and train.  I look forward to each and every meal at this point to keep me going. At night, after my last meal, i go to bed so i dont have to suffer thinking about how long I have to go without food. Thanks for looking out for me guys, alex a

[Solid Attitude]

Alex, Dont know you brother, but you are absolutely preparing the right way. My philosophy is the same get lean and stay there and you dont have to deal w/ last minute tricks.
Your body can  hold that conditioning for a long time. You are eating plenty of nutrients and although your body would be happier w/ some fat on it its probably functioning like a well-oiled machine.

A lightweight (who will be a contender in his first attempt @ Nats), from my State called me and said "dude I'm frigggin shredded" I directed him to your pic on Get Big he called back and said "Ok I'm not going".
Well he will be there but I guarentee you after seeing your pic he got right back on the stepmill.

Alex @ this point you have achieved the best conditioning of your life so you are already a success, so go to Dallas and just enjoy every minute no matter the outcome.

I for one am impressed, and after 20+ years at this crazy sport I'm not easy to impress.

[michael arvilla]

Keep doing what you're doing, brother.....it's your class for the taking.

This right here says it all!!! (Chic is not known for pumping sunshine up anyones azz)
great work big A!!!!!

[The Coach]

Keep doing what you're doing, brother.....it's your class for the taking.

Exactly, like I said in our PM's Alex, don't change a thing....I'm pulling for you and like Bob said, it's yours for the taking!!

[Alex A]

Bob, coach, mike A, Solid Attitude, Everyone,
  I thank you for taking the time to keep me focused and on task here.

It is so easy to go negetive, get scared, change things and screw things up.

 The moral of the story here is, Dont break whats working.  What you see is what you get. I doubt I will look much different, i doubt I will look much better or worse, hopefully better of course,  but I cant get unreasonable here.

 Im an amateur bodybuilder,  and and my own guru. I do my own prep and had my own plan. I'm pretty happy how things have turned out and should be happy with the outcome. I appreciate everyones opinions, advise and support.  Thanks again, Alex A

[Jerryme7]

Alex...you are incredible! You inspire the hell out of me!!

[mass 04]

Bob, coach, mike A, Solid Attitude, Everyone,
  I thank you for taking the time to keep me focused and on task here.

It is so easy to go negetive, get scared, change things and screw things up.

 The moral of the story here is, Dont break whats working.  What you see is what you get. I doubt I will look much different, i doubt I will look much better or worse, hopefully better of course,  but I cant get unreasonable here.

 Im an amateur bodybuilder,  and and my own guru. I do my own prep and had my own plan. I'm pretty happy how things have turned out and should be happy with the outcome. I appreciate everyones opinions, advise and support.  Thanks again, Alex A

good luck man, beautiful daughter

[one1234]

hind sight is 20/20 but do u think if u had a prep guy some many years back you wouldve been dialed in to
get a procard? u have to admit when u get to teh 6 week mark,,,ur mind is in a tizzy....

Bob, coach, mike A, Solid Attitude, Everyone,
  I thank you for taking the time to keep me focused and on task here.

It is so easy to go negetive, get scared, change things and screw things up.

 The moral of the story here is, Dont break whats working.  What you see is what you get. I doubt I will look much different, i doubt I will look much better or worse, hopefully better of course,  but I cant get unreasonable here.

 Im an amateur bodybuilder,  and and my own guru. I do my own prep and had my own plan. I'm pretty happy how things have turned out and should be happy with the outcome. I appreciate everyones opinions, advise and support.  Thanks again, Alex A

[Quagmire]

ALEX WILL PROBABLY BE THE MOST SHREDDED MAN EVER AT NPC NATIONALS

[Alex A]

ALEX WILL PROBABLY BE THE MOST SHREDDED MAN EVER AT NPC NATIONALS

I hope!  I was just about to have a cheat meal till i read this.  j.k.

 You guys are great, all the motivation i need to grind out the last couple days is right here on this board!  Its weird, there are so many cool people here on getbig, it kind of sucks that a few guys, trying to be funny can ruin the reputation of the sight. I dont even think some of these guys are true haters, they are just trying to be funny.

[Andre Nickatina]

I hope!  I was just about to have a cheat meal till i read this.  j.k.

 You guys are great, all the motivation i need to grind out the last couple days is right here on this board!  Its weird, there are so many cool people here on getbig, it kind of sucks that a few guys, trying to be funny can ruin the reputation of the sight. I dont even think some of these guys are true haters, they are just trying to be funny.

You have to give credit where it's due... Conditioning like you've shown isn't often seen!

[hazbin]

i haven't had as much anticipation about an upcoming contest in a long time. i can't wait to see how you look on stage. i'm usually a mass fan, but your condition and shape is unreal. you will look freaky onstage and probably look 30 lb. heavier than you are. keep at it.

rik

[The Squadfather]

good luck Alex, you look awesome.

[Alex A]

Thanks squadfather and everyone. Down to the last couple days here guys. Its Saturday night almost eight oclock looking forward to sleeping and training in the morning. Goodnight everyone, for now.

[Alex A]

good luck man, beautiful daughter

I cant wait for her to go to the shows. Maybe next year.

[Has Beens]

Alex, again...you look incredible...you will do very well. It makes it all worth it when you look in the audience and see your kids cheering you on and hearing the familiar voices yelling for you.
Good luck and stay on point, only a few days to go !