First show

jay_dub · Apr 20, 2011

So here it is, my first show is done and out of the way. I now know what to expect if I ever choose to do another

If I do, I plan to be at the top of the heavyweight class with even better conditioning. For now its time to grow grow grow.

I was expecting to be a light heavy but I turned out 5 lbs over the mark. I weighed in at 202. I'll be honest, I was freaking out at first. I looked around and saw all the heavyweight guys and thought "I'm so fucked".

It was a small show, 6 or 7 guys total in the heavyweight class for the Midwest Open and 2 guys total (me included) in the heavyweight class for the Iowa show. It was a total of 2 shows. I took first in the Iowa, and second in the Midwest Open.

Here are a few pics.

Iowa Overall

Me and my beautiful girl

jay_dub · Apr 20, 2011

We'll see if I can get her up on stage some day

This is the guy who took the overall, Bryce Holmes.

dukkitdalaw · Apr 20, 2011

Awesome job bro!

You looked great.

Solid conditioning. Good amounts of mass for being tall.

Hope you had fun!

jay_dub · Apr 20, 2011

Just gotta say thanks to everyone thats given me advice on here. Without Pro M I never would have been up there. Chris, Tenny, Lenny, Pesty, Buselmo, Jcagle, Bboy, and anyone else whos ever helped me out and given me advice!!!

A big thanks to Chris Mason from AtLarge Nutrition as well for providing me with some top notch supplements leading up to the show.

Of course I give all the credit to Alex A, hes a great guy and without him I wouldnt have looked the way I did. He truly loves what he does and it shows in his clients.

Johnny Ringo · Apr 20, 2011

Great Job. and congrats on our First Show.. Keep banging away bro.. lots of potential....

jay_dub · Apr 20, 2011

dukkitdalaw said:
Awesome job bro!

You looked great.

Solid conditioning. Good amounts of mass for being tall.

Hope you had fun!

Thanks man, it was definitely a fun time. Draining, but fun none the less. Draining because I didnt know what to expect. I also really realized that everyone looks bigger to me off stage and I totally mind fuck myself into thinking I'm the smallest guy around. When you get on stage throw everything out the window, its a whole different ball game.

Johnny Ringo said:
Great Job. and congrats on our First Show.. Keep banging away bro.. lots of potential....

Thanks Johnny, now I just need to get the size game figured out...

Ironman2010 · Apr 20, 2011

Hey dude, big congrats on the placing man you must be over the moon. I've seen your journey on here via alex's posts and shit and man you have really brought a good package.

Whats the plan from here?

Im competing 9 days from tomorrow bro, big inspiration and im also working with Alex, cant wait to see what he brings me in looking like he fo sure is a great guy. Enjoy your success man youve earnt every single bit of it

Performance-Labs · Apr 20, 2011

great job JD. you looked great.

p-l

jay_dub · Apr 20, 2011

Performance-Labs said:
great job JD. you looked great.

p-l

Thanks P-L, that TNE definitely helped that last week of prep

Cant wait to see how it is with the added cals

Gotta give thanks to Performance Labs as well. Awesome stuff guys :headbang:

BIG EVIL42 · Apr 20, 2011

You look great bro and should be very proud!

jay_dub · Apr 20, 2011

Oh and a funny story, as soon as the show was over I was binging on candy bars and sweets that I had been stocking up on the days leading up to the show. (I even had them in my bag ready to go as soon as I walked off stage hahaha)

We then went to Ihop (great suggestion btw Chris) where I had a shit ton of pancakes, waffles, french toast, bacon, steak omelet, etc. Next day I woke up to more waffles, pop tarts, biscuits and gravy, bagels, and pastries.

Then we hit up this mongolian buffet nearby where I ate until I literally couldnt eat anymore.

My feet and ankles swelled up to actually hurting in my shoes, my face swelled up like a balloon, and even my wrists looked swollen. I gained 23 lbs in 24 hours! LOL

Probably nothing to laugh at since my body was in absolute shock at that point but it was quite the experience.

I've continued with cookies, pizza, more cookies, candy, etc the past couple of days. I think my binge ends to today though. It was fun while it lasted.

I think I should probably diet some more to make up for this. I have the biggest layer of water over my entire body right now. Its ridiculous.

This was from the morning after the show.

I literally weigh 20 lbs more here than the show pics...

The beginning of the madness

knucklehed · Apr 20, 2011

Great job man! You look fantastic. So what's next?

jay_dub · Apr 20, 2011

Ironman2010 said:
Hey dude, big congrats on the placing man you must be over the moon. I've seen your journey on here via alex's posts and shit and man you have really brought a good package.

Whats the plan from here?

Im competing 9 days from tomorrow bro, big inspiration and im also working with Alex, cant wait to see what he brings me in looking like he fo sure is a great guy. Enjoy your success man youve earnt every single bit of it

Thanks Iron, I saw your pics and you look awesome man. Great leanness for 2 weeks out. You'll do great no doubt.

BIG EVIL42 said:
You look great bro and should be very proud!

Thanks Big Evil!

knucklehed said:
Great job man! You look fantastic. So what's next?

Thanks knuckle, now its time to focus on size. I've always had a hard time adding mass to my frame, but we'll see what I can accomplish this offseason...

PRIDE · Apr 20, 2011

Congrats, great job! Awesome pics!

Alex A · Apr 20, 2011

Dude.. i couldn't be more proud... what did we start the prep at 210-212lbs..?

so lost about 7lbs in a 16 week prep.. thats just crazy good man...

People were probably thinking for a guy 6'2" he holds 202lbs well ... im really proud of the whole thing man.. i really am! I did my best to make things run as easy as possible had you as prepared as possible.. the outcome was icing on the cake.. congrats!

I feel bad about the weight thing... but remember what i said.. if your focus was to be in the heavier weight class, you might not have been as strict and focused on the diet and would have not come in as conditioned . so all turned out fine.. You did a great job man! good work and glad you are happy and your lady is a great looking babe..

leanbody · Apr 20, 2011

Bro - Big props for what you achieved! Awesome performance - well rewarded - but what will you do with 2 clocks? LOL

Great pics - your wheels looked crazy with that vascularity. And What Can I say about being 6'-2" you look like a fukkin GIANT on stage! hahahaha - best to you in the next year - you will grow like a weed! (Yup - I'm crazy jealous of you young bastards! ;-)

:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang:

Michaelthomasj · Apr 20, 2011

Awsome job Jay Dub...You really came in great shape, and should be very proud. You have great structure and with some more muscle your gonna look that much better. Great work by you and Alex. Congrats brother!

chris250 · Apr 20, 2011

huge congrats ....you looked great...on to bigger and better shows now...

Jcagle · Apr 20, 2011

Jaydub!!!!!Congrats man, It all worked out like we talked about! 7 freaking pounds in 16 weeks for a first showing.....Jealous!:banghead::banghead: Gotta say bro, them trunks looked great too! Great showing...The next show you do, you won't be so froggy to eat a shit ton and make yourself sick...I think we all did that our first show! I like the looks you get at Ihop or Denny's all tanned up. Everyones like what the hell is wrong with this freaking guy! Great job man and same to Alex:headbang: can't go wrong with him in your corner! Looking forward to your offseason progress man!