Figure Client Before and After

Shelby · Jun 18, 2009

Here are some before and after shots of my client Annie.
We started working together 7 months ago and she just recently competed in her first Figure competition, taking 2nd place.
A little more development in her upper body and she'll be taking home first place next time.

Shelby · Jun 18, 2009

after, on stage (she's on the left):

ENraged · Jun 18, 2009

Wow she looks awesome!

marilyn · Jun 18, 2009

Shelby

She does look great!

Designbuilt · Jun 18, 2009

Wow! What a huge difference. It's funny that you said which one she was, because all 3 of the ladys look a lot a like facially at first glance.

You just keep producing top quality physiques from all shapes, sizes and types. You definately know what you're doing. (and find some pretty disciplined people as well, which is a huge part of it)

triathloncoach · Jun 18, 2009

Amazing

I guess I'm a pessimist (who has once again been proven wrong) but how can you look at yourself in the before photo and think "I'm going to be a successful Figure Competitor?" Great coaching, great work ethic by the client. Shows the power of positive thinking. I'm impressed.

Shelby · Jun 18, 2009

triathloncoach said:
I guess I'm a pessimist (who has once again been proven wrong) but how can you look at yourself in the before photo and think "I'm going to be a successful Figure Competitor?" Great coaching, great work ethic by the client. Shows the power of positive thinking. I'm impressed.

When she first came to me she just wanted to get in better shape, but after she saw the progress she had after a couple months she decided she wanted to give competing a shot.

Thanks for the props everyone, it's definitely a pleasure working with motivated individuals.

VTliftVT · Jun 19, 2009

Shelby, she looks awesome!

If you want to send her some of my pics with my number feel free

Phidias · Jun 19, 2009

Designbuilt said:
You just keep producing top quality physiques from all shapes, sizes and types. You definately know what you're doing. (and find some pretty disciplined people as well, which is a huge part of it)

x2!!!

What a great and inspiring transformation... please tell Annie she looks fantastic!

RONJON · Jun 19, 2009

DAMN!!!

chris250 · Jun 19, 2009

Impressive !!! Good job !!!

What is easier for you training bodybuilding guys or figure girls ???

Shelby · Jun 19, 2009

chris250 said:
Impressive !!! Good job !!!

What is easier for you training bodybuilding guys or figure girls ???

Every individual is different... I wouldn't ever say guys are easier than gals or vice versa... there are too many individual variables (physiological as well as psychological).

chris250 · Jun 19, 2009

Shelby,

What about training a true natural guy vs. a guy using gear or even a bodybuilding girl using gear ??? What is harder to you, or easier, ect, ect...

Chris

Shelby · Jun 19, 2009

chris250 said:
Shelby,

What about training a true natural guy vs. a guy using gear or even a bodybuilding girl using gear ??? What is harder to you, or easier, ect, ect...

Chris

It's not harder for me, it's harder for them (naturals).
Again it varies greatly individual to individual (genetic makeup, psychological disposition, etc.) but generally speaking naturals have less leeway for deviation from a diet and also typically can't get as hard as an enhanced athlete, at least not without dieting for a very long time and pushing things pretty hard (depends on their starting point too).
Naturals also have to be more careful about losing muscle in the absence of any anabolic support.
It's rare to work with a competitor that isn't driven though (regardless of being natural or not) so they usually deal with whatever I throw at them, regardless of how "fun" it is.

chris250 · Jun 19, 2009

You know Shelby...Why do you think that some so called natty guys (if they are really natural) come in crazy ass hard ...I mean ripped glutes, dry as hell...I mean some guys in the WNBF (im not saying they are all natty) come in crazy hard...Do you think they can because they arent messing with hormones and not confusion the body as much as a guy juiced to hell...I mean sometimes to come in really hard (I mean ripped to the bone) you almost have to use less gear, and more anti-E's to get that estrogen levels down enough to get super dry and lean...??? What are your thoughts on this...

Shelby · Jun 19, 2009

chris250 said:
You know Shelby...Why do you think that some so called natty guys (if they are really natural) come in crazy ass hard ...I mean ripped glutes, dry as hell...I mean some guys in the WNBF (im not saying they are all natty) come in crazy hard...Do you think they can because they arent messing with hormones and not confusion the body as much as a guy juiced to hell...I mean sometimes to come in really hard (I mean ripped to the bone) you almost have to use less gear, and more anti-E's to get that estrogen levels down enough to get super dry and lean...??? What are your thoughts on this...

All the substances play a part for sure, but those organizations reward conditioning far more than others do, so the guys that want to do well step up.
I highly doubt most of them are bloating up 30 to 50+ pounds over their contest weight every year too, like a lot of NPC guys do... they generally stay pretty lean, and diet longer. They aren't expected to show up each year weighing 10-15 pounds more than the previous year.

mo chuisle · Jun 19, 2009

Congrats to both you and Annie! She looks great and obviously worked very hard! ::ction-sm

Shelby said:
Every individual is different... I wouldn't ever say guys are easier than gals or vice versa... there are too many individual variables (physiological as well as psychological).

I just wanted to add that Shelby's always very positively supportive and tactful, which I think is very important for females. I know I'd be a disaster if he tried to use negative criticism or "tough love" with me.

LOL

Shelby said:
It's not harder for me, it's harder for them (naturals).
Again it varies greatly individual to individual (genetic makeup, psychological disposition, etc.) but generally speaking naturals have less leeway for deviation from a diet and also typically can't get as hard as an enhanced athlete, at least not without dieting for a very long time and pushing things pretty hard (depends on their starting point too).
Naturals also have to be more careful about losing muscle in the absence of any anabolic support.
It's rare to work with a competitor that isn't driven though (regardless of being natural or not) so they usually deal with whatever I throw at them, regardless of how "fun" it is.

I can definitely affirm being natural requires VERY strict adherence to the diet and training plan. There are definitely times when the training and diet are about the least "fun" things in the world I can think of! But it IS possible to get lean and hard naturally ... it just takes a lot of work and time.