Author Topic: Going to compete natural this year- shoot for pro card in 3 (just to spite gh15) (Read 14278 times)

Master Blaster · « **Reply #75 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:58:26 AM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on January 09, 2011, 09:55:49 AM

Here is another from last july, same time period as the other two. Sorry with school and a new puppy I haven't had much time for anything. This is a good pic so you can see my frame, not much else though. At this point I was clean and doing almost 3 hours of cardio a day to lean out before I saw my father. He is ill with a bad heart, doing ok right now though.

Good structure for mass. Just need a little tenbolina, masterolla and HHHHHHHHHHHH GGGGGGGGGG HHHHHHHHHHHHHHH FOR MUTATIOOOOOOOOON

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #76 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:59:20 AM »

Pics of said puppy, Gizelle.

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #77 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:04:42 AM »

Quote from: local hero on January 07, 2011, 08:05:12 AM

good calves.... no chance of winning non tested show in a million years tho

You haven't seen me with actual muscle yet. Also my back overshadows my calves by a very large margin. ALL I want is to win the amateur class at the contra costa this year clean and I will re-consider bodybuilding as a hobby or possibly a way to make money. I do love it, I have been bbing since I was 14, but it's tough to make money at. If you aren't a genetic elite there is no point in taking mass amounts of drugs and killing yourself. IF I have the potential to go all the way I will certainly know it. Do you think Phil Heath would have struggled to win a local show clean? No fucking way. So, if I struggle then bbing is not in the cards and I can put it behind me. I am graduating from college either way, but if it looks like I have real bbing potential I am going to put more energy into it.

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #78 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:07:27 AM »

Oh and I weighed in at exactly 201.5 on thursday after a workout. Feeling great! Fantastic really, very very happy to weigh 201. I was worried after the layoff and christmas binging I was back around 212 range, 201 is fantastic. Tells me I can get down to 185 by end of Jan when I start my bulking diet. Everything is working right now, have a lot to be thankful for.

mass243 · « **Reply #79 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:09:17 AM »

I'm pretty confident when I say you are not going to be a pro bodybuilder. No matter clean or drugged.

Not trying to hurt your feelings or anything of course.

kevcat · « **Reply #80 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:13:51 AM »

You can take pics of your puppy but not of yourself???

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #81 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:14:04 AM »

Quote from: mass243 on January 09, 2011, 10:09:17 AM

I'm pretty confident when I say you are not going to be a pro bodybuilder. No matter clean or drugged.

Not trying to hurt your feelings or anything of course.

Not worried if I don't. In fact, it will be a relief of sorts. I have a lot of inner confidence in my capabilities and the desire to turn pro just will not die! I am thinking because I never really tried I do not really know. Once I compete I will be able to prove to myself one way or the other, either it was meant to be or it wasn't.

mass243 · « **Reply #82 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:17:42 AM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on January 09, 2011, 10:14:04 AM

Not worried if I don't. In fact, it will be a relief of sorts. I have a lot of inner confidence in my capabilities and the desire to turn pro just will not die! I am thinking because I never really tried I do not really know. Once I compete I will be able to prove to myself one way or the other, either it was meant to be or it wasn't.

All the best and good luck for your journey! As said, it's good to at least try to do something instead of just thinking 'i could have..'

smoothasf · « **Reply #83 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:20:01 AM »

You will be 155-165 pounds ripped max.

Hulkotron · « **Reply #84 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:21:21 AM »

Quote from: kevcat on January 09, 2011, 10:13:51 AM

You can take pics of your puppy but not of yourself???

Maybe he hasn't trained the dog how to use cameras yet

Meso_z · « **Reply #85 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:21:37 AM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on January 09, 2011, 10:07:27 AM

Oh and I weighed in at exactly 201.5 on thursday after a workout. Feeling great! Fantastic really, very very happy to weigh 201. I was worried after the layoff and christmas binging I was back around 212 range, 201 is fantastic. Tells me I can get down to 185 by end of Jan when I start my bulking diet. Everything is working right now, have a lot to be thankful for.

What are your plans exactly?

225for70 · « **Reply #86 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:35:58 AM »

Natural? what does everyone else think bout Methyl Mike's natural status?

I think it may take you at least 4 years to achieve your natural pro dreams..

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #87 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:52:10 AM »

Quote from: Meso_z on January 09, 2011, 10:21:37 AM

What are your plans exactly?

I grow fast. So, plan is diet down to 185 by end of Jan while I re-build my body (have some imbalances and strength wayyyyy down as is my endurance) then hit it HARD feb march then diet as needed in april till show. I like to diet before I bulk, makes the body more anabolic. I read Bill Philips abcde (or whatever it's called) diet years ago and I agree with the principal.

I am doing 1-2 hours cardio daily right now (just walking) will be adding sprints this week. Diet is carb cycle, 4 days at 80 grams 1 day at 150 then 50 then anything I want on saturday. Back to 80 sunday. So sun mon tues weds 80, thurs 150, fri 50 sat anything etc. Protein is moderate around 180-200 grams per day, fats are moderate as well. Bulk diet same thing but triple carbs and add 50-75 grams protein per day. And add creatine mono.

dj181 · « **Reply #88 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:02:26 AM »

I wouldn't add the sprints if I was you. I've had MUCH BETTER fat loss results from doing 30 min of moderate level of effort aerobic training than I got from HIIT. When I say moderate, I mean barely being able to carry on a converstation. Plus, this moderate level of effort doesn't cut into your recovery ability as much as HIIT does.

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #89 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:15:06 AM »

Quote from: dj181 on January 09, 2011, 11:02:26 AM

I wouldn't add the sprints if I was you. I've had MUCH BETTER fat loss results from doing 30 min of moderate level of effort aerobic training than I got from HIIT. When I say moderate, I mean barely being able to carry on a converstation. Plus, this moderate level of effort doesn't cut into your recovery ability as much as HIIT does.

Ok. For the moment I am walking empty stomach in the morning and on off training days I do another 30-40 min at night. But only the morning session on lifting days. I feel some pressure to hit my goal of 185 in about 20 days but it's very doable for me. I suspect today I am down to 199-200ish.

dj181 · « **Reply #90 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:24:37 AM »

How hard is 30 min cardio? Can you easily carry on a convo while doing it? And yes, IT IS POSSIBLE to lose 3 to 4 pounds of fat per week, if you are really dedicated to it.

dj181 · « **Reply #91 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:42:11 AM »

Another suggestion that I have is to do the cardio on your lo-carb days, and to take a break from cardio on sat and on your 150 gram day. It seems to me that it would be wise to hit the cardio when you are carb depleted, to take full advantage of the carb depleted state. Cool pup by the way

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #92 on:** January 09, 2011, 02:57:48 PM »

Quote from: dj181 on January 09, 2011, 11:24:37 AM

How hard is 30 min cardio? Can you easily carry on a convo while doing it? And yes, IT IS POSSIBLE to lose 3 to 4 pounds of fat per week, if you are really dedicated to it.

Hmm it varies. I get my ass outta bed and on the street with my other dog Moose (also a border collie- Gizelle's father in fact) and we go. I would say at times I can barely talk at others little slower. Depends on energy. Starting tomorrow adding ECA and YES on abs/chest so that combo should def kick the cardio into high gear. Feeling great-fantastic really. TIME TO GET IT

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GroinkTropin · « **Reply #93 on:** January 09, 2011, 03:04:32 PM »

Quote from: dj181 on January 09, 2011, 11:42:11 AM

Another suggestion that I have is to do the cardio on your lo-carb days, and to take a break from cardio on sat and on your 150 gram day. It seems to me that it would be wise to hit the cardio when you are carb depleted, to take full advantage of the carb depleted state. Cool pup by the way

Hmm I hadn't considered how cardio might affect my carb cycling. Appreciate that, will consider it. Gizelle says thanks for the comment haha. She loves attention.

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #94 on:** January 09, 2011, 03:06:02 PM »

Quote from: Butterbean on January 09, 2011, 11:31:40 AM

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I didn't read the whole thread but if that's your pup, you shouldn't allow her to chew on any shoe because you may end up losing some you didn't intend for her to have.

She is adorable!!!!!!

With a Border Collie it won't take long

Wow my dogs certainly cannot read books or play video games haha. But they certainly are smart. Thanks for the kind words.

Here are Gizelle's mom and dad. My dog Moose is the male, short hair.

Firemuscle · « **Reply #95 on:** January 09, 2011, 03:08:12 PM »

Quote from: 225for70 on January 09, 2011, 10:35:58 AM

Natural? what does everyone else think bout Methyl Mike's natural status?

I think it may take you at least 4 years to achieve your natural pro dreams..

If you're gonna shave your arms and chest, you might as well go all the way and shave the stomach too.

225for70 · « **Reply #96 on:** January 09, 2011, 03:13:43 PM »

Quote from: BlackFlagRedStar on January 09, 2011, 03:08:12 PM

If you're gonna shave your arms and chest, you might as well go all the way and shave the stomach too.

That's methyl mike when he was on the "sauce"

dj181 · « **Reply #97 on:** January 09, 2011, 03:14:45 PM »

Gizelle is a cool doggy name man

My x-girls doggy was named Bianca. STAY FOCUSED man, and don't let these haters bring ya down.

dyslexic · « **Reply #98 on:** January 09, 2011, 03:20:06 PM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on January 09, 2011, 10:04:42 AM

ALL I want is to win the amateur class at the contra costa this year clean...

You have got to be kidding.

Even the amateur level at the Contra Costa is insane. This is one of the biggest and prestigious "amateur" shows around the bay. The lineup can be incredible.

Good luck anyway...

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #99 on:** January 09, 2011, 03:20:28 PM »

Quote from: dj181 on January 09, 2011, 03:14:45 PM

Gizelle is a cool doggy name man My x-girls doggy was named Bianca. STAY FOCUSED man, and don't let these haters bring ya down.

Ah they don't. I have been around a loooong time. Nothing fazes me much anymore. I plan to do my very best and bring the best package I can with what God gave me. It's all I can do, but I am giving this 100%. Bianca is a cute name too.