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Evolutionary Retired
How many of you here compete? I know the number is probably 1-2%, maybe less. Anyhow, this thread will be about contest preparation. Yes, that will entail everything from the food down to the tan. This will be a log I can return to later, as can my Son Joey if he ever decides to go this route later in life (which I discourage for my reasons), as well as you. Let's get started.
Like any well written book, there's a beginning, a middle, and, of course, an end. This thread will be akin to a book that hasn't yet been published, meaning, the material will seem somewhat "scattered" to all of us until compiled based upon consensus. How to compile it? Simple. At the end of the thread, and by the time a consensus in reached, a new thread will be created with the material compiled accordingly, and similarly to how a "guide" or "book," is written, the link to it will be posted at the end of this thread.
I'll start with what is sadly the most "important" topic among bodybuilders, or aspiring bodybuilders, and that's anabolic/androgenic steroids, and other hormones related to the sport which I consider 15-20% max compared to CORRECT nutrition, sleep, and training. It really pains me to see "guess what ____ is taking," or "____ pro takes this stack." BULLSHIT! As soon as those of you with common sense realize that ___ pro, and ___ national-level competitor has great genetics, the better off you will be. The ONLY silver bullet in this sport is knowing there is no silver bullet... When freak genetics are combined with outstanding nutrition, great sleep, CORRECT training, and anabolic agents, the synergy speaks for itself on "game day."
I started bodybuilding at age 21. I am 41 today. Over the years, I have spent a minimum of $100,000 on everything related to bodybuilding, if not more. Probably much more. In addition, I have trained with top athletes and numerous professional bodybuilders. I became friends with several, and three are sadly now deceased. Mike Matarazzo was one who really left a mark when he passed. He was a very nice guy! if any of his friends and Family were to read this introduction, I would say that his way of being had a good impact on my life in bodybuilding, as well as outside of bodybuilding. Through the passing of several I knew, I now take the health aspects of this sport more seriously than I did the AAS side of it when I was "young and dumb." I will be giving my experiences, and state that the use of androgenic anabolic steroids can and do have consequences. Keep that in mind going forward. We'll certainly touch on areas that many professionals wouldn't, and that's blood monitoring, as well as paying attention to what the body is trying to "say."
My stats:
5'11"
currently 10.6%
248lbs
THE PRE CONTEST CYCLE:
This is not the "be all, end all" way. It's just an example of how I get ready to take the stage.
Let's consider it's April (which it is Lol!) And I have a show in August. Starting in April, the AAS/HGH/"Other's" regimen:
Week 14
Test Prop 100mg EOD
Primobolan Depot 200mg EOD
Oxandrolone 20mg EOD (What? Not a whopping 100mg's/day? Say it isn't so!)
HGH 4 I.U's/day seven days/week
Aromasin 12.5mg/day
Week 6 up to stage, stop the HGH, as it thickens the skin. That isn't the goal we're looking for under the lights is it?
Week 4
Test prop 100mg EOD
Masteron Prop 100mg EOD
Anadrol 50mg/day
One week to 3 days out (depends on me at that moment in time), the Anadrol is dropped.
Week 2 - game day
Test Suspension 100mg/day
1mg Arimidex/day
Masteron 150mg EOD
One week out- Proviron 50mg/day
Stanozolol (Winny) 100mg/day
One week out- Halotestin 20mg/day
(Since I don't use Teslac anymore, I stick with Arimidex 2 weeks out - stage)
Dyazide (Maxide) 37.5mg see below:
Since it depends on how I look in the mirror, the diuretic dose varies. The "typical" for me would be:
Friday one 37.5mg tab in the morning, and another mid-afternoon. Yes, I'm sipping ice cubes at this point.
Stage day 37.5mg tab 6am, then half tab before prejudging
You'll notice there's no T3 in there, no clen, etc., These drugs are fine. I just don't happen to need them. Have I used them? Absolutely! I just don't get as heavy as I used to, and 15% body fat is my max. I'll take the stage anywhere from 4.5%-the high 3% area. NOTE, getting down this low in body fat is quite dangerous, and I only "hold" that for a short time, as it's VERY uncomfortable being that lean!
Ok, this is just an example, and is absolutely the start of a thread in it's infancy. I don't recommend anyone see my example of the above as something they've gotta do. I've known guys to take the stage having taken an Anadrol that morning. It gets down to genetics. And before I hear a bunch of crying around from those who have never competed, yet, are keyboard commandos, here's my rationale for the Anadrol: This has been common among the IFBB, and NPC for a long time. Anadrol, while cutting keeps a bodybuilder quite full, i.e., avoiding flatness, helps preserve mass, increases vascularity, water retention is low(er), as you're following a hypocaloric diet, doing cardio, consuming less carbs, helps with insulin sensitivity i.e., the carb up is awesome, gives overall feeling of well being, which helps during the caloric plunge, etc.,
As for nutrition, carbing up, water depletion, soduim manipulation, training, cardio, posing, tanning, shaving, etc., we'll go over that after we get all of the "magic bullet" shit out of the way, as I know it's coming like a Tsunami for now.
Like any well written book, there's a beginning, a middle, and, of course, an end. This thread will be akin to a book that hasn't yet been published, meaning, the material will seem somewhat "scattered" to all of us until compiled based upon consensus. How to compile it? Simple. At the end of the thread, and by the time a consensus in reached, a new thread will be created with the material compiled accordingly, and similarly to how a "guide" or "book," is written, the link to it will be posted at the end of this thread.
I'll start with what is sadly the most "important" topic among bodybuilders, or aspiring bodybuilders, and that's anabolic/androgenic steroids, and other hormones related to the sport which I consider 15-20% max compared to CORRECT nutrition, sleep, and training. It really pains me to see "guess what ____ is taking," or "____ pro takes this stack." BULLSHIT! As soon as those of you with common sense realize that ___ pro, and ___ national-level competitor has great genetics, the better off you will be. The ONLY silver bullet in this sport is knowing there is no silver bullet... When freak genetics are combined with outstanding nutrition, great sleep, CORRECT training, and anabolic agents, the synergy speaks for itself on "game day."
I started bodybuilding at age 21. I am 41 today. Over the years, I have spent a minimum of $100,000 on everything related to bodybuilding, if not more. Probably much more. In addition, I have trained with top athletes and numerous professional bodybuilders. I became friends with several, and three are sadly now deceased. Mike Matarazzo was one who really left a mark when he passed. He was a very nice guy! if any of his friends and Family were to read this introduction, I would say that his way of being had a good impact on my life in bodybuilding, as well as outside of bodybuilding. Through the passing of several I knew, I now take the health aspects of this sport more seriously than I did the AAS side of it when I was "young and dumb." I will be giving my experiences, and state that the use of androgenic anabolic steroids can and do have consequences. Keep that in mind going forward. We'll certainly touch on areas that many professionals wouldn't, and that's blood monitoring, as well as paying attention to what the body is trying to "say."
My stats:
5'11"
currently 10.6%
248lbs
THE PRE CONTEST CYCLE:
This is not the "be all, end all" way. It's just an example of how I get ready to take the stage.
Let's consider it's April (which it is Lol!) And I have a show in August. Starting in April, the AAS/HGH/"Other's" regimen:
Week 14
Test Prop 100mg EOD
Primobolan Depot 200mg EOD
Oxandrolone 20mg EOD (What? Not a whopping 100mg's/day? Say it isn't so!)
HGH 4 I.U's/day seven days/week
Aromasin 12.5mg/day
Week 6 up to stage, stop the HGH, as it thickens the skin. That isn't the goal we're looking for under the lights is it?
Week 4
Test prop 100mg EOD
Masteron Prop 100mg EOD
Anadrol 50mg/day
One week to 3 days out (depends on me at that moment in time), the Anadrol is dropped.
Week 2 - game day
Test Suspension 100mg/day
1mg Arimidex/day
Masteron 150mg EOD
One week out- Proviron 50mg/day
Stanozolol (Winny) 100mg/day
One week out- Halotestin 20mg/day
(Since I don't use Teslac anymore, I stick with Arimidex 2 weeks out - stage)
Dyazide (Maxide) 37.5mg see below:
Since it depends on how I look in the mirror, the diuretic dose varies. The "typical" for me would be:
Friday one 37.5mg tab in the morning, and another mid-afternoon. Yes, I'm sipping ice cubes at this point.
Stage day 37.5mg tab 6am, then half tab before prejudging
You'll notice there's no T3 in there, no clen, etc., These drugs are fine. I just don't happen to need them. Have I used them? Absolutely! I just don't get as heavy as I used to, and 15% body fat is my max. I'll take the stage anywhere from 4.5%-the high 3% area. NOTE, getting down this low in body fat is quite dangerous, and I only "hold" that for a short time, as it's VERY uncomfortable being that lean!
Ok, this is just an example, and is absolutely the start of a thread in it's infancy. I don't recommend anyone see my example of the above as something they've gotta do. I've known guys to take the stage having taken an Anadrol that morning. It gets down to genetics. And before I hear a bunch of crying around from those who have never competed, yet, are keyboard commandos, here's my rationale for the Anadrol: This has been common among the IFBB, and NPC for a long time. Anadrol, while cutting keeps a bodybuilder quite full, i.e., avoiding flatness, helps preserve mass, increases vascularity, water retention is low(er), as you're following a hypocaloric diet, doing cardio, consuming less carbs, helps with insulin sensitivity i.e., the carb up is awesome, gives overall feeling of well being, which helps during the caloric plunge, etc.,
As for nutrition, carbing up, water depletion, soduim manipulation, training, cardio, posing, tanning, shaving, etc., we'll go over that after we get all of the "magic bullet" shit out of the way, as I know it's coming like a Tsunami for now.
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I've known other guys who have had an HDL of ZERO, and yes, they're paying for this now in later years. I refuse to go there. Sure, I'll get down in the low 20's after stepping off the stage, but that's when I'm at my most vulnerable health wise due to my AAS use/numerous compounds. Arthersclerosis (hardening of the arteries), heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart-imagine not being able to climb a flight of stairs, or have sex?
Don't do it! Ever! So with that, I'll point out what's necessary when going shopping. I don't mind going. I just don't like going on Saturdays, as it's nuts in there! Plus my Son will be pushing for whatever he's into, so ill be rushing. I also went to Whole Foods Market today as well. 
Lol!
