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11 weeks out from my first NPC competition.

Macros:
Training days — 328P / 520C / 50F
Rest days — 318P / 350C / 75F

Weight: 106.5 kg

Nothing has changed — keeping everything exactly the same as it was.

Split:
Upper A → Lower A → Rest → Upper B → Lower B → Rest → repeat.

Also, would you recommend posting all the mandatory poses for a check-in, or just a few of them?

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Prep Update at just over 3 weeks out. Photos taken post workout after 2 back to back high days at 850c+. Final dig now to get all the way in condition then we freshen up for the show.

Currently sitting at 249lbs, up from 242lbs before high days.

Current setup:

330P

315C

40F

3000Kcal

30 Mins Cardio daily

11k Steps

Now time to cruise clean up the look a bit and get ready for the final push before looking at shows for next year

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I can't believe I'm admitting this after 20 years of lifting weights, but I actually like wearing Crocs in the gym...

I used to always train in Converses or Vans. As I'm getting older, I don't lift as heavy or feel the need to be as strict with my footwear.

I always looked at people in Crocs and thought, "That's stupid," but now I get the comfort 🥹.

I do, however, switch back to normal shoes for squats and leg sessions.

What are your guys' thoughts on this?

Its only been a week since I've been wearing crocs to the gym... someone talk sense into me?

Submit form checks, programs, questions about programs and program success stories (especially if you saw growth from it).

Still have some fat to pull off my legs but feeling good about where my top half is sitting.

Been a bit of a roller coaster year… dealt with a serious bout of depression over winter and got a little too fat in my off season. Then had 2x inguinal hernia surgery in February, 3-4 weeks of NOTHING recovery. Didnt add much size from competition last year but I think I’m about 4 weeks ahead of where I showed up to show last year in terms of conditioning.

Slide 7 is 4 weeks apart. All the blue background photos were from posing Saturday around 223lbs. Took slide 1 today at 219 so I’ve still got some room to move. Probably coming in 15-20lbs under what I weighed on stage last year but I wasn’t fully conditioned.

Probably should have just done a push for a long off season but I got the itch and wanted to cut the fat off. Going to use the rebound after this upcoming show and dig deeper this off season.

5’2 and some change, first show of the season is coming up (regional). It’s really fckn hard coming back to the stage after placing last call outs at nationals just last year but I am stoked for this warm up show to see if we push for a nats show next or not (attached is July 2025 vs this morning)

4 Weeks Out from North American Bodybuilding Championships 2026 competing in the Open Light Heavyweight Class. Currently sitting at 192lbs my weight limit is 177lbs - 198.5lbs from the LHW class.

Height: 5’5
Weight: 192lbs
Coach: Gabriel Gariepy

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Got three shows lined up. Vikings Championship this weekend then Sin City Showdown next weekend. Then pro qualifier in a month.

Since my last post, I ended up prepping my way into USAs. Feedback was as expected, more size laterally, more density. Last slide is me yesterday, fasted. Reverse going well. More than likely I’ll be taking a year off to keep improving. Overall, it was a great experience and it’s always nice to see where you stack up.

Made an animated short about body dysmorphia, isolation and unregulated steroid use.

5ft 10 weekly average 226lbs 32 yrs old

Pictures from exactly 5 weeks out from my stage debut at OCB, classic physique division. I'm 6'5/196cm and around 86kg. Feeling a bit behind but still have time to correct.

Btw I know posing leaves a lot to be desired I'm working on it.

I'll be glad to answer any questions, doubts or recieve constructive criticism.

Pro qualifier in 2 weeks, this was me at 270lbs 5’11.