after show photos (show photos to come)

[shawnkarbabacz]

we werent allowed to use personal cameras for the prejudging so these are all i have right now but ill post the standard mandatories ect when i get em

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

ok well my computer is freakin out but ill put up more when i can. Competing is a BLAST!!!! The months of diet are nothing compared to the fun you have!

 

[marilyn]

I can't wait for my show, I'm glad you had fun....get those pics up..

 

[RONJON]

CONGRATS BRO!!! I hope I can do a show one day...man that looks like fun!!!

 

[Dad]

Shawn, I know yuo busted yuor ass - which guy are yuo in the photo?

 

[pesty4077]

Shawn, I know yuo busted yuor ass - which guy are yuo in the photo?

I was curious myself. If you got more photos, show them.

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

sorry im computer illiterate and didnt know how to shrink the photo. Im on the left in the red trunks. The guy in the middle came in first even though we all look pretty crappy in this pic. Long story but i dont have any more pics right now cept of cheesecake afterwards but i should be getting more this week and ill post em up

Thanks again dad!

 

[Dad]

My pleasure - yuo did a great job and look really good!

 

[leanbody]

Dude - great job! your prep and dedication realy shows!

Major props for a job well done! (BTW awsome abs - really cut up!

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

thanks alot guys. haha its almost embarrassing putting up pics when your at the lower level of comps just cause there are SO many guys on this board that are such a high level, thats almost whats common here.

Ill tell you what, seein pics of what i look like at my show, then takin a gander at the show pics of the upper level guys on this board.....well it just goes to show nothing can take the place of longtime consistent hard work and dedication! Long way to go buts its a hell of a fun ride!

 

[Shelby]

Nice job shawn. What's next for you?

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

Nice job shawn. What's next for you?

Well i thought about doing the kalamazoo show, especially right after the comp cause your still on such a high, but theres no way id look BETTER in a week and theres a chance id look worse. So now my goal is to start slabbing on mass, especially on the legs :/, and stay lean all yr, so i can time my diet better for next season. Ill prob end up doing the novice mich next yr, as i kinda want to be good enough to win an overall at a lower show before moving up to higher levels. Depending how i look i might throw my hat into the natty michigan that yr too. I guess well see. Im STOKED for this offseason though

 

[Shelby]

Well i thought about doing the kalamazoo show, especially right after the comp cause your still on such a high, but theres no way id look BETTER in a week and theres a chance id look worse. So now my goal is to start slabbing on mass, especially on the legs :/, and stay lean all yr, so i can time my diet better for next season. Ill prob end up doing the novice mich next yr, as i kinda want to be good enough to win an overall at a lower show before moving up to higher levels. Depending how i look i might throw my hat into the natty michigan that yr too. I guess well see. Im STOKED for this offseason though

Right on. Enjoy the offseason and keep us updated.

 

[Phidias]

WOW!!! That's what I'm talking about!! GREAT showing, Shawn!

Dad said it, your conditionning is the proof of your hard work. A lot to be proud of, buddy!


So what did you finally opt for during the last few days?

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

WOW!!! That's what I'm talking about!! GREAT showing, Shawn!

Dad said it, your conditionning is the proof of your hard work. A lot to be proud of, buddy!


So what did you finally opt for during the last few days?

hahaha! I ended up going with lean steak for my protien and lowered my sodium on thursday. I introduced the carbs back on wensday and was still loaded with sodium and water, so thurs morning i looked pretty washed out, but i followed dads peak week ideas, and most of the water was gone it seemed by saturday.

Theres a couple things im gonna try different next time. Mainly, when i think ive done enough posing for the day, im gonna do another 15 mins! MAN IT TAKES IT OUTTA YOU ONSTAGE! But the judges said it looked like i was drying out as i was posing, so im definatly gonna be practicing my brains out with posing next time!

 

[Dad]

thanks alot guys. haha its almost embarrassing putting up pics when your at the lower level of comps just cause there are SO many guys on this board that are such a high level, thats almost whats common here.

Ill tell you what, seein pics of what i look like at my show, then takin a gander at the show pics of the upper level guys on this board.....well it just goes to show nothing can take the place of longtime consistent hard work and dedication! Long way to go buts its a hell of a fun ride!

Listen, man - yuo got nothing to be embarrassed about!

Yuo worked yuor ass off, looked great, did yuor first show, and are ready to keep making great progress! Most the guys on here don't and won't ever compete, despite all the talk of cycles, "bulkers," "cutters," and the rest of that nonsense.

Guys like Phid, Shelby, and Pesty - all of whom would know - are telling yuo that yuo did a great job!

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

thanks alot guys! It really is inspiring, all the kind words! The board has been a big help, both in knowledge and in motivation!

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

just got emailed a couple from i a guy i met there that apparently snuck in a personal camera. Have any of you guys ever heard of a show where they dont let you take pics during prejudging?

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

i know i know....hit traps harder!

 

[pesty4077]

Congrats, Shawn. Keep working hard, look great first showing!