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Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: GC
Date: August 8, 2019, 2:38 pm
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Eugene was the name of the pianist who played at my wedding
three years ago.
I used that obscure screen name due to some of the topics being
discussed on the last forum. That horse has bolted now, of
course.
Taken a while to get round to it but here's my journal. I'll try
to bring everyone up to speed swiftly:
Four competitions. Four trophies.
2019 has been kind for my debut year in competitive
bodybuilding.
1st place in First Timers, 1st place at Mr Liverpool, 3rd place
Athletic Tall West Midlands and top six - 6th - at British
Finals. With four shows in such close proximity, I was way off
my best at the Finals I believe. Looking back, I was far, far
better in Liverpool and the West Midlands than the Brits.
Unexpectedly, though, I also received an invite to the IBFA
World Finals on November 3.
The federation want us to travel as 'Team GB', complete with
Team GB tracksuits. So, while I do not think I will place in the
top six, I have to go just to say I've been part of that.
Right now I am approaching 12 weeks out. Cardio has begun and
calories are going down gradually. Got about 10lbs to lose I
reckon.
Here's a pic some of my work colleagues put together:
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: dirtyvest
Date: August 8, 2019, 2:50 pm
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It's an opportunity and experience you can't turn down, mate,
should be awesome. The networking and lessons you'll take from
it will be so valuable. What about expenses, is it largely
covered by them? Dan still putting you thru coaching is he?
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: dirtyvest
Date: August 8, 2019, 2:51 pm
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That pic would work better smaller
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: billy2shots
Date: August 9, 2019, 12:42 am
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What a stonking year!
Great opportunity in November, now do yourself proud and come in
somewhere near your best. The outcome doesn’t matter as long as
you are your best you.
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: H0M3R
Date: August 9, 2019, 2:14 am
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Yes mate! Welcome back buddy.
Great news on the invite to the finals in Rome, just shows that
you have definitely got what they are looking for.
Hope all is well on the home front.
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: JayBoy
Date: August 9, 2019, 7:37 am
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Amazing year mate and just the chance to say you have been to
worlds is something you cant turn down
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: Newcy
Date: August 10, 2019, 7:36 am
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You look phenomenal in your pictures mate?
How's the confidence etc.?
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: Brett
Date: August 10, 2019, 7:48 am
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Hey buddy welcome back!
I wrote you off as one of the guys going separate ways after the
forum closed. Glad you joined up mate. Always found your story
and your determination very inspiring!
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: GC
Date: August 11, 2019, 5:59 am
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--- Quote from: dirtyvest link ---
>
> That pic would work better smaller
>
--- End Quote ---
Never.
--- Quote from: billy2shots link ---
>
> What a stonking year!
>
> Great opportunity in November, now do yourself proud and come
in somewhere near your best. The outcome doesn’t matter as long
as you are your best you.
>
--- End Quote ---
Yes. I still think I should have placed higher at West Midlands.
The Brits - I was flat - not much between me, 5th and 4th, but
top three were different level I think.
Having had a few weeks to reset, I'm hoping the Worlds will be
better.
--- Quote from: H0M3R link ---
>
> Yes mate! Welcome back buddy.
>
> Great news on the invite to the finals in Rome, just shows
that you have definitely got what they are looking for.
>
> Hope all is well on the home front.
>
--- End Quote ---
Thanks mate. Yes all good. Definitely taken its toll on the
family but it was my wife who insisted I must do the Worlds.
Perhaps she wants me out!
--- Quote from: JayBoy link ---
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> Amazing year mate and just the chance to say you have been to
worlds is something you cant turn down
>
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No. Experience will be great.
--- Quote from: Newcy link ---
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> You look phenomenal in your pictures mate?
> How's the confidence etc.?
>
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Thanks. These are taken backstage after the shows. The inset top
right [abs and thigh] is after the Brits. You can see I look
less full. Liverpool show was best condition. Lighting was
rubbish tho.
Confidence is fine. I realise I'm lucky with shape, aesthetics
etc and can get into top condition. Next year, the IBFA are
scrapping Over 40s. So I will just take a long off-season and do
a PCA show in October. Aim is to build 10 to 15lbs of muscle.
--- Quote from: Brett link ---
>
> Hey buddy welcome back!
>
> I wrote you off as one of the guys going separate ways after
the forum closed. Glad you joined up mate. Always found your
story and your determination very inspiring!
>
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You wrote me off?! ;D
Cheers mate. I think your work ethic edges mine tho!
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Re: Bodybuilder Reborn
DIR By: Brett
Date: August 13, 2019, 4:14 am
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I don’t know about that but cheers anyhow!
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