2nd place Battle of Champions Nov.12th, 2011

[chris250]

Well guys I decided I would go ahead and post a few more pics for ya to access. I know for a fact, I need to get bigger and leaner. (duh dont we all need those two things) After following Nationals this weekend, that going back to that show will not happen, EVER ..LOL !!! Now, that I'll be 39 in a week, Im going to focus on Master Nationals from this point on, and just see how that goes. I have hired Eric Posejapal for my offseason and contest prep phase to help me access my conditioning, and to help put on some offseason muscle gains. I weighed in at 223.8lbs for this show, and If I wouldve carbed up like I wouldve have planned I wouldve been a superheavy and not a heavy. I started my carb up heavy on wends (around 350-400 grams) and Thurs I kept up the plan and got another 350-400 grams that day, and was looking pretty full by that night. Friday I started out the same way (around 75 grams per 3 meals) I was up to about 224lbs and stopped eating and drinking at 1pm cause I didnt want to go over the heavy limit. I started to flatten out pretty hard by friday evening, and after I weighed in I started to eat and drink again. I looked pretty full again, by friday at midnight. Stopped my water intake, took a dyazide and woke up saturday morning pretty flat again. I started to eat, (not drink) and started to fill out pretty decent for prejudging. I felt like I had prejudging won (very close contest, the other guy was very good upper body wise, but I had in the lower body) so I continue to eat, and drank very little. But what little I did drink must have hurt me cause I started to spill at the evening show. So the judges rejudged the night show, and the one judge who wanted to rejudge it changed his vote back to the other guy. I lost in a split decision, and I was upset. (at myself for not staying tight) Anyway, its over with now, and im moving on to next year. It has actully lite a fire under my ass and im planning an all out assult for next year.

 

[chris250]

The goals for next year. are to get my abs thicker, as they just plain suck. Get more thickness in my chest and back. Front to back thickness. and get more sweep on my quads. Ok just more size in general..lol

the guy to the left won my class...

 

[chris250]

some more pics from backstage and other pics

 

[chris250]

Final pics to the evening. Guess what guys, in the end I did end up with first place trophy. Check out the pics..cant get no better than this. Got my baby girl with me....

 

[Queefer]

Congrats ole friend. The last pics my favorite. Chris, I just love your attitude. Your always positive and always looking to better yourself for next time. You are an inspiration to all of us.

 

[concreter]

Just a great example of how maturity is great in all aspects of are lives.

 

[Blazed_Noob]

i have read your post and followed your updates since i have joined here over 6 years ago and i have always liked your attitude and physique. You been threw alot and im glad you stuck with what you love. You look great brother and i am always impressed by your progress
best of luck to you in the future:headbang:

 

[lycan]

I know you said you needed more size, but, I think you look better than ever. Course, this is just my opinion. I prefer the more svelte, leaner version. You are an inspiration to many, keep up the hard work!

Best,

Mike:headbang:

 

[chris250]

thanks guys...for all the feedback and positive output.

for next year I hired Eric Posejapal for my prep, he lives near me, and is a national level superheavy. He has placed 2nd at Jr. Nats twice, and was 11th at Nationals in 2010. He has alot of knowledge, and he can see me in person, once or twice a month in the offseason. And every other week, during my prep. We are planning on Master Nationals in July or Master North Americans in Sept.

thanks again for all the positive comments...

 

[Amazon Doll]

Awesome job!

The pic with the kid is my favorite!

 

[Achilles-reborn]

Chris your back looks incredible and your daughter is very cute 

 

[Stump]

Best I've seen you in the 5 yrs I've been on the board...Congrats!

 

[maldorf]

It looked really close between the two of you and I can see why it was a split decision. I think doing the masters is a great idea. thanks for the pictures and it is great to see how fast you came back from your health issues not all that long ago. You looked great.

 

[chris250]

It looked really close between the two of you and I can see why it was a split decision. I think doing the masters is a great idea. thanks for the pictures and it is great to see how fast you came back from your health issues not all that long ago. You looked great.

thanks maldorf, its been a long road back. And to be honest I've had to make tons of adjustments to my prep and supplements. I've done everything different, and my diet and cardio is so important now. Before I could use the supplements to make up some fat burning, and hardness. But, now I use cardio and diet that much more. I think with Eric P in my corner, we will be able to adjust everything to produce a winning combo.

 

[275bills]

congrats dude, you look great

 

[dugout]

CONGRADS BROTHER!!!!

Got two girls myself she looks like she is proud of daddy! Hey that guy that won abs were in FULL EFFECT for a big guy wow! You looked GREAT bro. Ya got many yrs left ENJOY thats what its all about! HAPPY HOLIDAY enjoy your family, Thats is what its ALL ABOUT.

 

[chris250]

thanks again guys...Im just enjoying the holidays for now with my kids, and then it will be back to the grind after the first of the year..

 

[Quedrill]

Grats bro,,
very good condition

 

[Dangkolo]

CONGRATS Chris great job!

 

[JETHRO TULL]

Nothing to be ashamed of there, Chris.

You looked great. 2nd Place is damn good. I realize everyone wants first all the time, but hey, man....You did well!