Pic of me at State Championship 8/25...

[lycan]

Got down to 197.8 at weigh in, lightest have ever been. Got 3rd in the 50 and over Grandmasters in a class of 8. Placed 5th in the Jr. Lt. Heavy in a class of 8, most guys were half my age. Leanest I have ever been, but was flat, couldn`t get a pump for shit. Don`t have great symetry either. Don`t think I will ever go down in weight that much again, lose too much muscle. All in all was a great experience, did 2 shows in 12 weeks. Got a 1st and 3rd in the Grandmasters, a 5th in Jr. Heavy and a 5th in Jr. Lt. Heavy. Just competed with myself, constantly trying to improve. Know don`t have the size or symetry to set the world on fire! LOL! Swiped this pic off of Rxmuscle.

Best,

Mike aka Lycan

 

[GetnBig]

Congrats! You look lean for sure....

 

[Queefer]

I like how you said you compete with yourself. That's exactly how I feel about competing. If I can bring in my best package, I've already won in my eyes and the actual contest is just icing on the cake for fun. Congrats on the great showing.

 

[lycan]

Thanks for the kind words. Yeah Q, just something I had to prove to myself. First show, prep was easy, never had to suffer much. Second show prep, felt like I was dying, did twice the cardio on a LOT less food. Body wanted to hang on to every ounce of fat, so was a struggle. But I was able to stay the course, so was pleased regardless of my placings. Waited a little late in life to start competing being 50, but was really the first opportunity I had to do so. No regrets, and will just try to keep improving in the future.

Thanks.

Best,

Mike

 

[Johnny Ringo]

Great Job Lycan.. You should be proud of your placing.. I always get motivation from your pics.. Making us 50's look good brother!

 

[Trenboxolone]

There is no need for me to follow the bandwagon and tell you that you look great. Its obvious that you do. Congrats. Question though, do you regret the tattoo?

 

[lycan]

I know some judges don`t like tattoos, but no, don`t regret having them. Bodybuilding is a hobby for me, as are tattoos, venomous snakes among other things. Actually, the tattoo is a Spectacled Cobra, one of my favorites. If having tattoos affects my placing, so be it. Like have said before, only compete with myself. Don`t have the genetics to accomplish alot in bodybuilding. Don`t lack confidence, but, have always been realistic.

Best,

Mike

 

[buck]

you look great. be proud!