First Contest Prep/Posing etc: Feedback Requested.

[Tipsta]

Hi there! Wow, I see a difference in your original pics to the ones you just posted( and yes you learned about not being too oily...and next time put a tan on...it does wanders!) the posing in the newer pics is way better and you do look leaner(esp in your back) I would also reccomend scoobey in offseason /prep help because he is nice guy, knows his stuff and lives close! I agree that you need more time to add mass everywhere..another 1-2 years will make a huge difference....in your posing...dont bend your knees so much....remember to pose from the ground up....many people have a hard time flex those legs and calves! also, the judges will be down lower so dont lean back...if anything you want to slightly lean forward ...
Good luck to you...the advice you have been given here has been great!

Ok Debbie I have to get this off my chest.... You MUST remove that AVY you are using because it has been driving me insane!!!!!! Im only human!!!!....Looking good you are!!!!! Oh you are you are......

[Tipsta]

I must admit the kid poses half way decent!

[RD]

Cormudgen, I commend you for coming on here...posting your pics and diet and leaving it open for what we all hope is constructive criticism from the other members of this board…and kudos to Ss and others for taking the time to provide true and sound advice that you could apply right away. It is great to see that you took Ss’s diet advice seriously, implemented it, have definitely benefitted, and will seemingly continue to benefit from it. I think you are headed in the right direction, with a willingness to learn, which keeps people motivated to provide valuable advice!

If I were to add one piece of advice, it would be to continue practicing your posing. When you do choose to do a show, sometimes the comparisons can last quite awhile and it can be truly exhausting, especially after 16 weeks of dieting. Not only is it good to have the mandatory poses perfected (getting help from an experienced competitor can definitely help find your personal “sweet” spots for each pose), but also to make it appear as though they are effortless for you. This goes a long way for stage presence. If somebody appears that they are straining during every pose it can negatively affect the judge’s perception of you and can be very distracting. Although, it is truly hard to tell exactly how your posing is from a still pic, I would suggest that you continue to practice posing as much as possible, holding them for a longer duration all while maintaining a natural look/smile on your face and limiting any shakiness that you may have. This will help you tremendously in presenting your physique to the highest degree. Being prepared will go a long way in your first competition! Speaking from experience, I was absolutely shocked at how exhausted and unprepared I was at my first show when it came to presenting myself. Practice, practice, practice...then the posing will just come naturally when you are onstage.

Keep it up!!

[debbiebramwell]

Ok Debbie I have to get this off my chest.... You MUST remove that AVY you are using because it has been driving me insane!!!!!! Im only human!!!!....Looking good you are!!!!! Oh you are you are......

haha..you know what I put that pic up when they were talking about fbbrs in md mag and us not looking like woman.....Im all woman baby! hehehehe ps now imagine me offseason with some bodyfat..even hotter!!!!!!

[Tipsta]

haha..you know what I put that pic up when they were talking about fbbrs in md mag and us not looking like woman.....Im all woman baby! hehehehe ps now imagine me offseason with some bodyfat..even hotter!!!!!!

NOOOOOOO!!! I was only kidding!!!Put it back!!!!

[Tipsta]

haha..you know what I put that pic up when they were talking about fbbrs in md mag and us not looking like woman.....Im all woman baby! hehehehe ps now imagine me offseason with some bodyfat..even hotter!!!!!!

The hottest!!!

[scoobysnacks]

The hottest!!!

Um, yeah, that was a good avy, but the current isnt bad either.

[Tipsta]

Um, yeah, that was a good avy, but the current isnt bad either.

What are you Bart Simson or just staring in a daze at her avy while your talking........... Um, yeah.....LMAO.....


Actually its more like that gum

Dirty mouth? Clean it up....Sparkling whites they are they are...

[debbiebramwell]

NOOOOOOO!!! I was only kidding!!!Put it back!!!!

haha ok what one do you guys want??.....this one is me offseason and softer looking..I got plenty.....

[cormudgen]

Well I'm completely finished! Yesterday was my fake contest date. It felt good to meet a goal and it was amazing to compare the pictures of my progress from day 1 to week 8. I mus say that I learned a LOT. I think I ended up dropping too much lean muscle all together but it was important to prove to myself that I can obtain this kind of conditioning. Goal now is to maintain a more lean "off season" so that my cardio regimen won't have to be so much next time. I also think I will start the diet at 10-12 weeks in order to attempt to lose the fat more slowly while maintiaing as much muscle as possible.

One of my neighbors enjoys photography as a hobby and has access to a studio with great lighting for free. I went ahead and took advantage of this, went through the whole Shaving/Protan/water depletion process. I know it wasn't nescesary, but I learned from it as well so am glad I did it.

Keep in mind the original pictures I posted in this thread are from only three weeks ago and there is a major change, the change from 8 weeks ago is even more incredible.

Looking forward to eating less strict again. Here are some pictures, feed back is appreciated.

[cormudgen]

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[GEARD UP]

i wouldnt compete if i was this kid. he should be eating not dieting......

[Tipsta]

i wouldnt compete if i was this kid. he should be eating not dieting......

Its so nice to have you back to the old you...You get too nice during PREP.......

[scoobysnacks]

I thought Id pull this thread back up. Mark is now 2 days out from the Ky Bluegrass we have been working together for the past 12 weeks. He will post his pics later, the transformation is quite good. Good Luck this weekend.

Ss

[JRob23]

Scooby...he hired you to do his prep? I didnt read the whole thread. Just seen his pix on the first page and then skipped to the last

Bring your A game this weekend Mark. Get your game face on!!!