Figure-Competitor-to-be Here!

Velvet · 08-20-2004, 01:39 PM

Hello all,
I'm fairly new to this forum (been browsing for a couple of months) and I really love it! There's a wealth of knowledge here and I really like the fact that there are many successful/helpful women BB's and fitness enthusiasts here! I'm looking forward to starting a log here and would really appreciate some honest critiquing!

About me:
Age: 32
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 131lb
Bf: 17-18%.. (when last checked) you be the judge, I'll attach photos
Goal: get down to 12 - 13% by October 17th for our local Body Building and Fitness Show. I will be competing in the figure catagory.

I currently have a coach that designs my meals and workouts and she rocks!

I hit the weights 4 days a week with an Upper Body (Vertical Push/Pull) Lower Body (Hip dominant) Upper Body (Horizontal Push/Pull) Lower Body (Quad dominant) split. I do HIIT (12 sets 20sec:40sec) 2 times a week and steady state cardio for 40min 2 times a week (mountain biking).

Starting Monday, most of my carbs (except post-workout of course) will be eliminated as I'll only have 8 weeks to go until my show.

I will be incorporating carb cycling in my competition diet plan.

I'm looking foward to learning more about competition dieting (as this is my first competition) and chatting with others about the fitness lifestyle! Thanks for listening..please look for my log on Monday, I'd really appreciate any input you have to offer!!

Pic 1 Taken about 4 weeks ago..will be taking more pics this weekend

JLB001 · 08-20-2004, 02:44 PM

I wish you the best of luck! Keep us posted.

BritChick · 08-20-2004, 02:57 PM

Hi from a fellow figure competitor... just finished my first competitive season.
You're gonna have a blast, good luck with all your preparation, enjoy the journey!!!

BabsieGirl · 08-20-2004, 03:05 PM

Good luck. You're def. going to have fun ONCE you get to the competition. You're just now on the pre-comp rollar coaster....hang on and don't go of your goal!!!!!!!

Which federation are you competing in?

Babs

Velvet · 08-20-2004, 03:19 PM

Thanks so much for your kind words JLB, Brit and Babsie...I just checked out your photo galleries (for all of you)...WOW...very very inspiring!! Glad I came here!

Babsie, I'm competing in a local show at level 2 (Kingston's) that is sanctioned by the OPA (Ontario Physique Association) which qualifies you (at the proper level) for the Canadians (CFFB) and then on to the IFFB. I attended my first BB and Fitness show last year (Kingston's 2003) and I was HOOKED...my coach is also training for the same comp but she's entering BB this year.

PreMier · 08-20-2004, 04:48 PM

Welcome to IM

You look good, good luck in your endeavor.

Var · 08-20-2004, 04:55 PM

Welcome to IM and good luck!

And feel free to post lots of pics!

**Prince** · 08-20-2004, 07:45 PM

Velveteyes welcome to IM!

SPIKE1257 · 08-20-2004, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Var

Welcome to IM and good luck!

And feel free to post lots of pics!

Yea, what he said...

atherjen · 08-20-2004, 08:39 PM

Looking Great! I wish you the very best with the competition!

gwcaton · 08-21-2004, 09:15 AM

Welcome Velveteyes,

Good luck on your goals. You are right there are many women here who can and will help you . There are also many guys who can and will help you . Beware the wolves ! Just kidding

Get that journal started ! List your wo's and diet and you will be amazed at the help you will recieve.

Hope you don't mind but i resized your pic for your avi. hope it works for you . i downloaded a new avatar resizer and have been playing today

Gary

Velvet · 08-23-2004, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Velvet · 08-23-2004, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Welcome Velveteyes,

Good luck on your goals. You are right there are many women here who can and will help you . There are also many guys who can and will help you . Beware the wolves ! Just kidding

Get that journal started ! List your wo's and diet and you will be amazed at the help you will recieve.

Hope you don't mind but i resized your pic for your avi. hope it works for you . i downloaded a new avatar resizer and have been playing today

Gary

Thanks so much gwcaton...yes, I'm staring my journal this afternoon after my workout! Thanks for the pics

...even tho I'm in I.T. myself I can never get these pics the right size lol

Velvet · 08-23-2004, 09:39 AM

There, now you can actually see me in my avi..hee hee, thanks Gary

gwcaton · 08-23-2004, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velveteyes

There, now you can actually see me in my avi..hee hee, thanks Gary

Looking good !

Velvet · 08-23-2004, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Looking good !

Ditto if that's you in your Avi

gwcaton · 08-23-2004, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velveteyes

Ditto if that's you in your Avi

Thanks ! Thats me

Vieope · 08-23-2004, 09:01 PM

You should meet Vieope.
Welcome

Velvet · 08-24-2004, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vieope

You should meet Vieope.
Welcome

HI Vieope, do you always talk in the third person lol. I think someone killed your bunny

Jules31 · 02-27-2005, 09:33 AM

Hey! Your pics are awesome, can't wait to get mine in! I'm training for my 1st figure show that is May 21st. I'm excited and nervous, and I'm sure you are too. Good luck!

Velvet · 02-27-2005, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules31

Hey! Your pics are awesome, can't wait to get mine in! I'm training for my 1st figure show that is May 21st. I'm excited and nervous, and I'm sure you are too. Good luck!

ha ha, welcome to IM Jules, this is actually an old journal, my comp was back in October (didnt' end up competing for several reasons) but there are other girls getting ready for competition on this site!! Good luck, start a journal so we can follow along

08-20-2004, 02:44 PM	#2
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08-20-2004, 03:05 PM	#4
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08-20-2004, 04:48 PM	#6
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08-20-2004, 07:45 PM	#8
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08-20-2004, 02:57 PM	#3
BritChick Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 5,449 Photos: 7	Hi from a fellow figure competitor... just finished my first competitive season. You're gonna have a blast, good luck with all your preparation, enjoy the journey!!!

08-20-2004, 03:19 PM	#5
Velvet Leaning Out Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 4,542 Photos: 2	Thanks so much for your kind words JLB, Brit and Babsie...I just checked out your photo galleries (for all of you)...WOW...very very inspiring!! Glad I came here! Babsie, I'm competing in a local show at level 2 (Kingston's) that is sanctioned by the OPA (Ontario Physique Association) which qualifies you (at the proper level) for the Canadians (CFFB) and then on to the IFFB. I attended my first BB and Fitness show last year (Kingston's 2003) and I was HOOKED...my coach is also training for the same comp but she's entering BB this year.

08-20-2004, 08:39 PM	#10
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	Looking Great! I wish you the very best with the competition!
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08-21-2004, 09:15 AM	#11
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Welcome Velveteyes, Good luck on your goals. You are right there are many women here who can and will help you . There are also many guys who can and will help you . Beware the wolves ! Just kidding Get that journal started ! List your wo's and diet and you will be amazed at the help you will recieve. Hope you don't mind but i resized your pic for your avi. hope it works for you . i downloaded a new avatar resizer and have been playing today Gary Last edited by gwcaton : 08-21-2004 at 08:26 PM.
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08-23-2004, 09:34 AM	#12
Velvet Leaning Out Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 4,542 Photos: 2	Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

08-23-2004, 09:39 AM	#14
Velvet Leaning Out Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 4,542 Photos: 2	There, now you can actually see me in my avi..hee hee, thanks Gary

08-23-2004, 09:01 PM	#18
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,863 Photos: 10	You should meet Vieope. Welcome

02-27-2005, 09:33 AM	#20
Jules31 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 9	Hey! Your pics are awesome, can't wait to get mine in! I'm training for my 1st figure show that is May 21st. I'm excited and nervous, and I'm sure you are too. Good luck!

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