Which weight class?

[sadie]

ok so im 5'7 and right now im 132.. i need more legs.. and lats so im about to bulk. i think im going to have a hard time hitting the light heavy weight of 140. even bone dry and as lean as i can get without detroying my muscle.. im thinking once my legs and lat are ready im going to be over so im trying to decide if i should shoot for 140 and risk the muscle im about to build or go full on bring the best package i can then possibly have my ass handed to me in the heavy weight division. its going to be my first body building show (NPC) and i would really rather not totally embarrass myself. what do you guys think?

here is a current pic of me at 132

[phoenix13]

I think you should show up in whatever weight class you look your best. Unless it is one of the BIG regional NPC contest, chances are good you will little to no competition regardless of weight class...so just look your best.

If you were competing at the national level, eh, maybe you'd want to start with strategy on hitting a weight class if a pro card is your goal. (all just my opinion)

[phoenix13]

I wish you the best!

Please don't interpret this as a knock, b/c that's not my intention...

Unless you are genetically elite (which you may be, I know I'm not though), you are in no danger of making stage weight above 140 in at least 1-2 years. Do yourself a favor and don't aim for a weight and just put on fat to see the scale move. It will be hell dieting down for the contest.

If you do it though, you are blessed and can climb high faster than most.

edit: Obviously, if you've already been that muscular and are just rebuilding it, it will come quicker and makes your concerns more realistic.

[cpesloco]

Originally Posted by sadie

ok so im 5'7 and right now im 132.. i need more legs.. and lats so im about to bulk. i think im going to have a hard time hitting the light heavy weight of 140. even bone dry and as lean as i can get without detroying my muscle.. im thinking once my legs and lat are ready im going to be over so im trying to decide if i should shoot for 140 and risk the muscle im about to build or go full on bring the best package i can then possibly have my ass handed to me in the heavy weight division. its going to be my first body building show (NPC) and i would really rather not totally embarrass myself. what do you guys think?

here is a current pic of me at 132

just want to give you props at all of your accomplishments. I showed my sister your before after pics some months back to help motivate her. I wish she had your determination.

As for your wieght and show. The pic is blurry and really hard to tell definition.

Cp

[sadie]

Originally Posted by phoenix13

I wish you the best!

Please don't interpret this as a knock, b/c that's not my intention...

Unless you are genetically elite (which you may be, I know I'm not though), you are in no danger of making stage weight above 140 in at least 1-2 years. Do yourself a favor and don't aim for a weight and just put on fat to see the scale move. It will be hell dieting down for the contest.

If you do it though, you are blessed and can climb high faster than most.

edit: Obviously, if you've already been that muscular and are just rebuilding it, it will come quicker and makes your concerns more realistic.

i dont know about blessed but i have put on and kept 10lbs of muscles in a 16 week bulk and i have lost a total of 176lbs on the scale lol what i lack in genetics i make up for by busting my ass lol

[sadie]

Originally Posted by cpesloco

just want to give you props at all of your accomplishments. I showed my sister your before after pics some months back to help motivate her. I wish she had your determination.

As for your wieght and show. The pic is blurry and really hard to tell definition.

Cp

thank you and im glad i could help motivate your sister i seem to do the opposite for my own sister which is wierd lol here are a couple more pics.. i think its extremely feasible that i could put on atleast 10lbs of muscle this next cycle and with that and doing a precomp cut.. not sure wtf ill end up at weight wise. ill just get in the best shape possible and hope to god its a small show lol

here are a couple other pics





best i can do the light sucks bad in my house i had to stand by the window to get these lol

[bling]

Originally Posted by sadie

thank you and im glad i could help motivate your sister i seem to do the opposite for my own sister which is wierd lol here are a couple more pics.. i think its extremely feasible that i could put on atleast 10lbs of muscle this next cycle and with that and doing a precomp cut.. not sure wtf ill end up at weight wise. ill just get in the best shape possible and hope to god its a small show lol

here are a couple other pics





best i can do the light sucks bad in my house i had to stand by the window to get these lol

very nice pics

[hotttsauce]

Originally Posted by phoenix13

I wish you the best!

Please don't interpret this as a knock, b/c that's not my intention...

Unless you are genetically elite (which you may be, I know I'm not though), you are in no danger of making stage weight above 140 in at least 1-2 years. Do yourself a favor and don't aim for a weight and just put on fat to see the scale move. It will be hell dieting down for the contest.

If you do it though, you are blessed and can climb high faster than most.

edit: Obviously, if you've already been that muscular and are just rebuilding it, it will come quicker and makes your concerns more realistic.

Dom, that is great advice.

I think many of us have made the mistake of sucking down into a weight class and screwing everything up. IMO, unless your REALLY close, don't even worry about the scales. Just hit this show and see how it goes and use it to learn.

Although a bit blurry you look like your in very good shape. I don't see where you should have anything to worry about. Hell, just having the courage to step up on stage shows a lot.

Let's see the wheels!

[sadie]

the wheels are what im worried about LOL that is the focus of this bulk. i need about 3-4 inches on the quads... i gained 2 last bulk but its not enough apparently lol as some of you know.. i used to be REALLY fat.. i had some surgery to tighten my skin upbut i have lost 50+ lbs since then.. the legs have suffered so i need to fill them out with muscle. which i BETTER do this bulk lol

[marilyn]

props to you and what you have accomplished...Good luck on your future plans for competition.

[lynx]

Ditto on what Phoenix and Hott said about not worrying about a weight class. Good luck Sadie.

[Buff Buns]

I agree myself. It doesn't matter what weight class you compete at. Just come in at your best. Best of luck to you at your show.

[sadie]

thanks everyone. i am going to just stay off the scale and just work my ass off. my cycle is kickin in finally and i think its going to be pretty damn good we will see shortly

[SacToSD]

nice pics! You're looking good

[sadie]

Originally Posted by SacToSD

nice pics! You should post more!

thanks. i start my prep aug 15th so ill post more when its closer to the show.. just trying to add more quads and lats right now.. i basically look the same as the above except my abs are a little more cut and im drier

[bigpaparn]

let the mirror decide not the scale

[Alex A]

Originally Posted by bigpaparn

let the mirror decide not the scale

Well put! the old floor scale has ruined many a competitors prep let me tell you, including yours truly..

[angel29]

I don't know anything about contests, but I did want to empathize with you on gaining size to tighten up skin. That's my problem as well. I have "chicken wing" arms from some serious weightloss and I hate it. I did have tummy tuck and am happy with portion of my body, but legs and arms seem impossible to fill out with muscle!
Good luck on your contest and kudos for all your hard work, you look great!

[sadie]

Originally Posted by angel29

I don't know anything about contests, but I did want to empathize with you on gaining size to tighten up skin. That's my problem as well. I have "chicken wing" arms from some serious weightloss and I hate it. I did have tummy tuck and am happy with portion of my body, but legs and arms seem impossible to fill out with muscle!
Good luck on your contest and kudos for all your hard work, you look great!

ty and ya i know. i did have my arms and legs tightened but that was about 50lbs ago now.. my skin is actually tightening up rather quickly though suddenly so im less worried about that as of late.

[cslim]

Originally Posted by lynx

Ditto on what Phoenix and Hott said about not worrying about a weight class. Good luck Sadie.

Originally Posted by Alex A

Well put! the old floor scale has ruined many a competitors prep let me tell you, including yours truly..

Definitely agree! Don't let your weight get the best of you! concentrate on how you feel and the progress you are making in the mirror