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Sorry for the lack of updates guys. Well first of all, I have to use the classic line "the show did not go as planned" lol... Ended up placing 4th. Was pretty shocked actually. I was pretty flat at the show (I lost 4lbs by the time I hit the stage) and I think I over dieted (especially after speaking to a judge), so was a bit disappointed. The biggest disappointment wasn't placing 4th, as I have no issue with the 2nd and 3rd guy, they looked good and it could have went either way, meaning all three of us could have been swapped around and I don't think anyone would complain. But the guy that beat us all, I have no clue how he did it. The guy who came in second, flipped out and said he won't compete in the CPA any longer. He was supposed to do a couple other classes and just left. Strangers were coming up to me after the show, telling me they have no idea what happened in there. I mean the guy was not in condition, and had visible gyno. The one thing I will give the guy credit for, is he has naturally wide clavicles. But other than that I just don't see it. Couple days later exchanged some messages with a judge, and was told that I was penalized for "being too lean", flexing too hard in some poses and having too many striations and veins. Said I should have sacrificed some conditions and been fuller. I understand me being flat, and them wanting a more relaxed pose in MP, but I really don't think I was "too lean". But I definitely could have been a lot more fuller. As far as me asking about the guy that won the class, I couldn't get a straight answer. Said "you can't look at pictures, it's the way the muscle looks when body is moving..." I really think, it was a scoring screwup. (at least I hope so) The prejuding and finals were done in one shot, and during prejudging I was last to do an initial presentation, and they had a totally wrong name/number (someone not in our class), they had to get my number and had me redo my presentation. Then when tallying up the scores, they had an issue with scoresheets and had us redo a presentation again. So yeah, was a bit disappointed. Initially I was going to jump on here right that weekend, posting comparison pics and put the guy on blast, but I'm more relaxed now and no need to talk shit about him. Not his fault the judges picked him (or maybe I'm just delusional, and the guy killed me lol) . So I guess it's good I took a month off from posting. So it's been an interesting month. I was disappointed, then had a bunch of personal things happen (bank fraud on my account, small car accident, death in the family) so hence why my disappearance. Been cruising since at 25mg Test per day, and feeling good now. I'm up about 10 to 12lbs and still decent I guess condition (will post a pic later). I've been debating the last four weeks, whether to compete again this year, as there is the Toronto Pro Qualifier in 7 weeks. Wasn't going to, but I think I decided this weekend I will. Had a nice break, and frankly I miss prep as crazy as it sounds. Plus I have to redeem myself. Morning of the show I was 238.6lbs (by the time I got home I was like 234.3), so this time I will go in at 245lbs. They wanted a fuller, less conditioned look, so that's what I will give them. Of course, I'm already expecting being told "You looked good, you were full, you just need to be more conditioned" lol Here are some pics from the show. Also, I did a photoshoot a few days after the show, and love it. The photoshoot was probably the highlight of my prep. Made me consider giving up competing and instead just pay for photoshoots lol.

The first 5 weeks of my new training split starting Nov 15. For reference, this would be a 4 week block, but after almost 8 weeks out of the gym, the 1st week is just me breaking back into it with more moderate weight. Squats are back in, but ill be wrapping my knees and seeing how it goes. 4 days per week split. 2 upper, 2 lower. Open for comments. Goal is to get recover strength and size before hitting the next block. Monday: Upper 1 Incline Machine Press: 2 warmup, 2 feeder, 3 working (3 x 8 Flat DB Press: 1 feeder, 2 working (1 x 10, 1 x 10+8 drop set) Pec Dec Flyes: 1 feeder, 3 working (3 x 10) Dumbell Rows: 2 warmup, 2 feeder, 4 working (4 x 8 Pull Ups: 1 warmup, 4 working (4 x 10) DB Shoulder Press: 1 warmup, 1 feeder, 3 working (3 x 8 DB Laterals: 1 warmup, 3 working (3 x 10) DB Hammer Curls: 1 warmup, 2 working (2 x 10) Preacher Curl: 1 feeder, 2 working (2 x 10) Dual Handle Pushdown: 1 warmup, 1 working (2 x 10) Tuesday: Lower 1 Lying Leg Curl: 2 warmup, 1 feeder, 3 working (3 x 8 *Smith Squats: 2 warmup, 1 feeder, 3 working (3 x 6) Y-stance Leg Press: 1 warmup, 3 feeder, 3 working (3 x 10) Leg Extensions: 1 feeder, 3 working (3 x 12) Calf Raises: 2 warmup, 1 feeder, 3 working (3 x 10) Wednesday: Off Thursday: Upper 2 Meadowns Row: 2 warmup, 1 feeder, 3 working (3 x 8 Seated Row: 1 feeder, 2 working (1 x 10, 1 x 10 drop set) DB Pullover: 1 feeder set, 3 working sets (3 x 10) DB Hex Press: 1 feeder set, 4 working sets (4 x 8 DB Y-raises: 1 feeder set, 3 working sets (3 x 12) Rear Delt Raise: 3 working sets (3 x 15) Palms Up DB Curl: 1 feeder set, 2 working sets (2 x 12) Rope PushDowns: 1 feeder, 2 working (2 x 12) EZ Curl Skull Crusher: 1 feeder, 2 working (2 x 12) Friday: Lower 2 Standing Leg Curls: 2 warmup, 2 feeder, 3 working (2 x 8, 1 x 8 + drop) High & Wide Leg Press: 2 feeder, 3 working (3 x 12) Walking Lunges: 3 working (10 forward, 10 back) BB Stiff Leg Deadlift: 1 feeder, 3 working (3 x 8 Calf Raise: 1 warmup, 2 feeder, 3 working (3 x 10) Saturday: Off Sunday: Off

Forgot to post this from last week, 7 weeks out sitting at 250lbs here