My first contest prep.

RE: My first contest prep. (ironraider52)

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 08:28:03 GMT

ur a dang beast. I wish I could get ripped muscle like that

RE: My first contest prep. (dnyc99)

Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:27:04 GMT

210lbs!!! Geezus!!! Someone is having fun bulking!!

Keep up the great work Matt.

Hugz to ya,

~D~

RE: My first contest prep. (AnimalForever1)

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 19:39:31 GMT

April is probably my next show. so i'm eating and training hard. Almost at 210lbs now. later

RE: My first contest prep. (Old Navy)

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 10:29:05 GMT

Matt: How have you been doing with your "pig out" diet? Having fun eating up a storm? During my first season, I never had a chance to "pig out" because my shows were spaced so I had maybe one free day, then it was back into contest prep? Now that the dust has settled on your first comp, when are you going to hit the stage again? My next contest is March 18, 2006, the NPC Northern Kentucky in Covington, KY. It's a really large contest. Last year there were 173 competitors. It was my first contest and while I had a great time and learned a lot, I didn't Place too well. So as Nic said, I didn't have to worry about my ego. LOL However, I am training now to Place at the Northern Kentucky in March. I have some unfinished business to take care of. My goal is to place in the Top Five in Open Men's Bantam Weights against the young studs and First Place in Super Grand Master 60+. LOL So we share the same goal, to Win the next time we compete. Go for it, Matt, I sure am! LOL

RE: My first contest prep. (Nic)

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 08:57:29 GMT

i'll get it next year.

you better !
Winning 1st time is not always good for the ego, you need to challenge yourself...and this my friend is your chance...you can do it...it's just up to you.

RE: My first contest prep. (AnimalForever1)

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 08:21:56 GMT

nah. it ain't like that. i had fun, but my whole point was that i feel something was up and i wasn't given 1st place on purpose. but, no big deal tho. i'll get it next year.

RE: My first contest prep. (Old Navy)

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 11:28:21 GMT

Matt:

I am truly sorry that your first bodybuilding competition wasn't a positive experience.

RE: My first contest prep. (AnimalForever1)

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:25:15 GMT

I looked oily because I was sweating like crazy because the judges had us posing for a long time.

I still looked better, posed better, and was better all around than that guy. Period.

RE: My first contest prep. (Old Navy)

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 07:49:13 GMT

Matt:

In this one photo comparison, I probably agree with you. However, the contest is more than a quads and abs pose. The judges consider the whole package: symmetry round, mandatory round, posing suit, tan, oil (you looked a little oily), stage presence (you were grimacing in this photo), individual posing routine, confidence (did you smile at all?), sportsmanship and experience. For instance, did you look down before you hit your poses? You shouldn't. Did you bring your arms back in your rear double bicep pose to show your back muscles.? You should. Your competitor may have shown better than you overall, or maybe in minor ways. Work harder next time, and don't complain about how hard it is to train. Just do it. By the way, I came in Third in the World in my age class in an international contest against nine men. I thought I should have come in second, but I kept it to myself. Next year, I am going to come in First. We are your friends here. It's not fair of you to ask us to compare you and the other middleweights in a contest where we weren't present. Of course we are going to pick you. But, does it really make a difference in the end? You want to be First? Train so hard next time that no one can beat you. Don't just win your class, win the whole show.

RE: My first contest prep. (gzinkl)

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 05:29:52 GMT

I agree with Marc, but don't dwell on it too much -- like I said earlier, just use that even to propel you even further next time! You'll cream him.

RE: My first contest prep. (No Quarter)

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 23:36:24 GMT

Your legs are considerably bigger.

RE: My first contest prep. (The Sheep Man)

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 22:07:28 GMT

i thought the exact same thing as marc

RE: My first contest prep. (Marc David)

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 22:01:09 GMT

Honestly?

In that picture, his chest looks to have more mass... and the lighting may be deceptive.

But you look to have the overall package. You are more ripped in general. You clearly have ABS! Your legs are bigger.

I'm no judge but you are bigger yet symetrical. I'm biased since you are a DB member but my vote goes to you.

RE: My first contest prep. (AnimalForever1)

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 21:31:28 GMT

The guy that beat me in the Middle Weight class is next to me in this pic. Tell me, who would u have picked?

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RE: My first contest prep. (dnyc99)

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:15:30 GMT

ORIGINAL: AnimalForever1
No one can say they are happy on a low carb diet and be training. It absolute hell. so everyone, EAT, train, and grow. Diet only when u have to. peace.

You got that right!!!

Hey Matt...like Old Navy wrote : Have fun during your "pig out" phase!! LoL

Enjoy it!!

Hugs,

~D~