I am trying to get some insight on competing again. I have competed in the past in the ANBC, the last show I did was in the summer of 2000. Since then I took 3yrs. off, in that time I started using AS. I want to compete again, not in the ANBC (obviously). My delimna is that I am 33yo. 5`6 @ 200lbs. bodyfat between 12-14%. Would it be smart to start out in a lighter weight class due to my heighth? The times that I competed it was always based on heighth not weight. When I did compete I did not really concentrate too much on what the scale said, as opposed to what the mirror said. The last show I did I weighed in @ 160lbs. and i felt very comfortable. Last summer I had the bigger is better attitude and ballooned up to 225lbs. @ about 8% bf. Yeah I was big but I was uncomfortable as hell. Now I`m down to 200 as I stated above. Also what good amatuer divisions are available on the East coast. Since going the natural route is now out of the question. I will be posting my pictures from my last show when I get my scanner up. Peace. verdeda