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Here is my second entry for my blog at Getbig.com as I am getting ready for the contests. Checking in again, I am about 18 weeks out from the NPC California bodybuilding contestl and 26 weeks out from the NPC USA’s. My weight seems to be floating between 288 to 291 pounds. February 1st is when the prep really starts and I will begin doing cardio throughout the week. My goal throughout this prep is to keep my food intake high while doing more cardio (walking, stair mill). I believe if my calories stay on the high end and I do more cardio, I will then keep a lot more size, be harder and have a much denser look for the contest. I wrote my diet up and my calorie intake is right around 4,400 a day. Also, I’m not going to be training quads for about a month! Why? Well they are a very strong point for me now, almost too big (in comparison to my upper body). So I believe if I take the muscle group(s) that need more work and hit them twice a week instead of training quads, I really think they will respond. Quads require…

The 2011 Vitrix Model Team is searching for a new model – ok, one cute sultry Vitrix Vixen who can spice up the pages of the Vitrix Model Team, and have a chance to join the six current Vitrix Models. Here is your chance to vote on which model you would like to see more of, at the link below: Vitrix Model Search ContestantsPlease Vote   As many Getbigger’s already know, the pictures on the site are quite sexy, and borderline provacative that keeps bringing the men back to check it out. All to keep bringing attention to Vitrix, Nutrex’s male libido and performance enhancer. So go ahead, and enjoy the pics of Cat Holland, Danny J, Erica Fruest, Larrisa Reis, Prudence Moe, Elena Machin, and sometimes Ana Tigre.

The rumors started swirling in December. BSN had finally entered into an agreement with another company to purchase them. There were a few companies looking to purchase BSN, because of their continued growth and great products, but when we heard that Glanbia was emerging as the front runner, it got interesting. Because Glanbia, in our industry, is a known company, being the owners of Optimum Nutrition and American Body Boduilding products, and because they have given these two companies great support and leeway into building the brands into what they are. By January 1st, everything looked to be in order, but no one except the dealmakers knew when the final acquisition date would take place, or if there would be snags. This morning, everything was complete. BSN was purchased for $144 million dollars, debt free. In a conference call to BSN employees today at 9am Eastern time, Hugh McGuire, CEO of Glanbia, spoke of the purchase and how they intend to keep continuing making BSN a household name and the great brand they are. In a conference call to Optimum and ABB employees an hour later, they were told that the acquisition was complete. The companies would stay separate for…

The Los Angeles Fit Expo kicks the season off next weekend. This is always a great expo and a way to get motivated and inspired for the year. Lonnie Teper is also hosting the first NPC Naturally competition, which will be held in conjunction with the Fit Expo. Bodybuilding.com will choose a new male and female spokesmodel at the event and the competition is fierce this year. We’ll be there all weekend, will you? When: January 29-30, 2011 Where: The Los Angeles Convention Center Event Info: www.thefitexpo.com The 2011 Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo, California’s largest health and fitness weekend, returns Saturday and Sunday, January 29-30 to the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, West Hall. Attendees will find over 250 exhibits offering the latest in fitness, diet, nutrition, strength and wellness products and services. The Los Angeles Fitness Expo also offers free admission to 15 major competitions. Special Guest Appearances At The Los Angeles Fitness Expo: Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, Jay Cutler, Phil Collen (Def Leppard Lead Guitarist/Muay Thai Kickboxer), Jean Carrillo (World Champion Muay Thai Trainer), Herb Dean (Renowned MMA Referee & Fighter), Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness, Paul Daniels, Chady Dunmore, Eric The Trainer’s Sumo Challenge,…

When “Pro Bodybuilding Weekly” returns on January 24th for the start of another year of bodybuilding talk radio, keep an eye (and an ear) out for some big changes. For starters, long time co-host and “athletes rep” Bob Cicherillo will not be returning for PBW’s 7th season. A series of contractual changes in the life of Cicherillo have forced him to turn his attention to some new projects and some exciting new opportunities. Rest assured, Bob has big plans! — So, the big question: Who’s gonna fill Bob’s big Size 13 shoes in the broadcast booth? Well, as it turns out, those shoes are so big, the search for a new co-host led to NOT ONE, but TWO of the bodybuilding community’s most knowledgable and influential personalities, giving way to a new 3-man format. Joining Dan in PBW’s new “3 Man Booth” is long time IFBB Pro League official Lee Thompson. When it comes to “inside scoop” it’s hard to get any closer to the action. In addition to his annual seat at the Olympia judges table, Lee’s candid insight and understanding of all aspects of the sport is in a league of its own. Lee’s addition to the show…

BSN® is pleased to announce the latest addition to its elite roster of athletes, IFBB pro and 2010 New York Pro Champion Roelly Winklaar! 2010 saw Roelly emerge from relative anonymity to take the IFBB by storm in his rookie season, making a splash with a strong debut at the Arnold Classic before taking the top honors in New York and finishing the year with his first trip to the Olympia stage. Along the way, Roelly’s mix of size, conditioning and an undeniably freaky aesthetic made a lot of people around the sport take notice, and BSN® was no exception. With his immense promise and relentless dedication to improve and take his physique to even greater heights, Roelly will make an excellent ambassador for the world leader in nutritional supplementation for years to come. A native of Curacao who now resides in the Netherlands, Egberton Rulove “Roelly” Etienne-Winklaar first came to national prominence in the US with his overall win at the 2009 NPC Arnold Amateur Championships, displaying a rare combination of massive size and shredded conditioning that heralded big things to come. The dominant win set him up for his big 2010, highlighted by his top-three finish at the…

Our sister site, Hardbody.com has been bringing us a number of competitor blogs as they gear up for the 2011 Arnold Classic Weekend, including the Bikini International, Figure International, and Fitness International. Here are some of the blogs as they get ready. Included are: Nicole Wilkins Amanda Latona Nathalia Melo Jessica Paxson Putman Teresa Anthony Ali Rosen Trish Warren Dina Al Sabah Nicole Duncan Shelsea Montes Nicole Nagranis Justin Munro

Two new names were added to the 2011 Arnold Classic. Congratulations to Fouad Abiad, and Sergey Shelestov on being invited, while Marius Graatrud has dropped out. Here is the latest list of competitors to the 2011 Arnold Classic. 1. Fouad Abiad 2. Evan Centopani 3. Toney Freeman 4. Dexter Jackson 5. Johnnie Jackson 6. Victor Martinez 7. Essa Obaid 8. Ben Pakulski 9. Robert Piotrkowicz 10 .Ronny Rockel 11. Sergey Shelestov 12. Branch Warren 13. Roelly Winklaar 14. Dennis Wolf In the 2011 Ms. International, Klaudia Larson has dropped out of the Ms. International. Here is the current list. 1. Betty Adkins 2. Rita Maria Bello 3. Dayana Cadeau 4. Tina Chandler 5. Maria del Carmen Gomez 6. Sarah Hayes 7. Iris Kyle 8. Debi Laszewski 9. Cathy LeFrancois 10. Yaxeni Oriquen Garcia 11. Jeannie Paparone 12. Alina Popa 13. Antoinette Thompson 14. Isabelle Turell There have been no changes to the 2011 Bikini International, 2011 Figure International or the 2011 Fitness International from the competitor lists.

The WWE and the USA Network are bringing back the hit reality competition, Tough Enough. Casting producers are currently searching the globe for hardbody men and women to cast on the show. This is your chance to be the next WWE super star. One lucky competitor will earn a contract with the WWE. See complete details below. Are you TOUGH ENOUGH to be the next WWE SUPERSTAR? WWE and the USA Network are bringing back the hit reality competition show Tough Enough! One competitor will earn a WWE contract and be the next WWE Superstar!!! Casting Producers are searching the world to find extraordinary men and women with the following qualities: • CHARISMA • PERSONALITY • ATHLETICISM • AGILITY • STAMINA • STRENGTH And an INTENSE DESIRE to be the next WWE Superstar! If you believe you have what it takes to not only earn the contract, but excel in World Wrestling Entertainment… Email: ToughEnoughCasting@shedmediaus.com with your name, age, city and state, phone numbers, a current photo of you, and a brief paragraph about you and why you think you can make it in the WWE.

My name is Justin Lovato. I am an NPC National level competitor and truly believe to be a up and comer for this sport. In 2010, I took 3rd at the NPC California and 2nd at the NPC West Coast classic in my class. If you look at the pictures in the picture gallery on Getbig, you can see a huge difference between the two show and they were only a month apart. The first contest, at the NPC California, I was shredded, but flat. At the West Coast Classic, I wanted to see how full I could possibly get (experimenting) and learned a lot. Afterwards, in the off season, I stayed very clean with my eating habits and also started to train again ‘old school’ like I was used to, and had great results. I am currently sitting at around 290+ pounds with some abs still showing. I have been at this weight before but usually kind of sloppy, never in this great of shape. I started my prep for the NPC California contest on January 1st and I am very excited. My goal is to run threw this contest, and show up insane looking, with all eyes on…

Toney Freeman, decided to respond to what happened when we went to Sweden. Here, in his own words, is what occured, and why he felt that Sweden, and the police in Sundsvall have their own agenda. To all my fans out there, all around the world. As we close out 2010, I wanted to take a little time out to talk to you from my heart. There is so much out there that is misunderstood and misquoted. So here’s the truth. Two weeks ago, I was invited to Sweden, along with other major bodybuilders to a fitness expo in Gothenburg, Sweden, I had just completed a successful four-day tour in Denmark, so 1 got there early, to meet the fans and Sundsvall was one of my stops. You can imagine how shocked I was. Right in the middle of an in-store signing, about 10 police officers walked in and asked for me to come with them to the station. There was no warning, and I could not think why the police would want me. I thought it was a practical joke. But right there in front of my confused fans, I was escorted to a police van. Some paparazzi were…