Amount top amateurs spend for national show

[Cornelius]

For some of us (perhaps not many lol) this kind of money is not a concern. I guess most bbers are living on the breadline

 

[jt4330]

why is it soo shocking to people? I mean just for me which Im more of a gym rat I spend so much on food and supps that I can easily see how these guys get up there in numbers.

 

[BG]

That would be me.... I will not divuldge what Chad and I worked out on cost but will say this. I talked with Hany, Chris and George and basically said no way I am paying that.... granted George was the cheapest, Chris and Hany were way up there. George will take take anyone on as a client, Hany is so/so and Chris.... well good luck getting in with him.

If you are a "name" and place well at Nat'l shows, then Hany prices come down.

Anyway.... It wasn't until I chatted with Kevin Jordan after the 2011 Jr nats that I realized Chad's prices were very reasonable. I paid Chad for an entire year of his services which came out to be less than half of what the other charge for a 16 week prep. Saying Brian spent a few thousand.. I would agree with that but he also had Chad for an entire year, not just a 16 week prep. With what Hany and Chris want, you could go buy a car, LOL

And to think that all nat'l level guys use pharma GH.... you are way off... maybe a few who have great jobs and income outside of BBing but those are very few. Most of those guys use the same suppliers as we do... and unless you are a top tier IFBB pro, those guys use the same as well.

I think Q's numbers are right on..... I will add though for me the food bill is the same all year.... about $250 week... drugs will fluctuate but food, normal supps, coach/ nutritionist, etc are static costs. come contest time, the drug cost comes into play along with entry costs and travel/ hotel.

Good info...thanks! Only thing i will say is, i didn't and wouldn't say,ALL take pharma. Thats ridiculous!! I was speaking on the ones that DO! And think about it, and look at his condition, i don't THINK (key word) Brian used the same Chinese stuff we do! I was referring to the FEW that do, do the pharma..hire Hany or some other ridiculously expensive prep coach.

thanks for the insight. Was just sharing my thoughts