Yes I am a true novice and yes I am going to make light heavy . Honestly I thought I looked better at 225 but the heavies are cutting amd have massive legs. I would think I have a better chance to place at light heavy. I may be 210 215 on stage don’t want to lose my cuts but I am hungry amd thirsty. I dropped a lot quick. If evening doesn’t count I will be 225 with a belly
It may be too late now and many competitors deal with this " wt class" dilemma .
The reality is you won't know which class is tougher until the show starts.
By then, it's too late to change, so wtf.
At least you're going in lighter and trying to look more defined.
Under the stage lights, that might work out better in the OPEN.
BUT, you might have been better off a big fuller/heavier in the masters and novice?
No matter, it's all down to how you pose now , so give it your best and post the pics.