Some offseason pics

[jp2007]

Just wanted to throw up some recent pics, and some older pics for comparison. Sorry about the change of scenary and the difference in picture size.

These pictures are from December 23rd 2011, I weighed 238 in these pictures

https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/FDB12-23.jpg
https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/RDB12-23.jpg

These pictures are from June 18th 2012, I weighed 229 in these pictures

https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/FDB6-18.jpg
https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/RDB6-18.jpg

I competed on May 12th, so i'm still on a rebound I guess you could say. I have been working with Shelby Starnes since christmas, and I couldn't be happier with the changes we have made. Looking forward to what this offseason brings me.

 

[jay_dub]

Wow! That is some serious size difference between the two pictures. A ton leaner and way bigger now. Great work.

 

[DaHurt]

How tall are you man? Arms are looking thick!

Do you have any pics from the comp?

 

[jp2007]

How tall are you man? Arms are looking thick!

Do you have any pics from the comp?

I'm 5'8

Here are a couple pics from 4 days out, I didn't get any good stage shots unfortunately.

I was around 185 in these pictures.

https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/FDB5-8.jpg
https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/RDB5-8.jpg
https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/SC5-8.jpg

 

[Queefer]

45 lbs is alot of weight to put on in 5 weeks. It's two months post contest for me and I've only gained 25 lbs. I don't think you should keep putting on more weight (fat and water).

 

[jp2007]

45 lbs is alot of weight to put on in 5 weeks. It's two months post contest for me and I've only gained 25 lbs. I don't think you should keep putting on more weight (fat and water).

My weight won't be going any higher than 230, per Shelby.

For a couple weeks I was having extra treats, but I cut those out and my diet is back to basics since then. My weight hasn't stopped going up though, and I am not eating too much.. I want to stay leaner this offseason, so I certainly won't be letting myself get out of hand.

I'm naturally a bloated person, and gaining weight (fat/water/some muscle) comes pretty easy to me. I have to be careful.

On a side note, my BP hasn't gone above 128/75 during this rebound :headbang:

 

[Queefer]

My weight won't be going any higher than 230, per Shelby.

For a couple weeks I was having extra treats, but I cut those out and my diet is back to basics since then. My weight hasn't stopped going up though, and I am not eating too much.. I want to stay leaner this offseason, so I certainly won't be letting myself get out of hand.

I'm naturally a bloated person, and gaining weight (fat/water/some muscle) comes pretty easy to me. I have to be careful.

On a side note, my BP hasn't gone above 128/75 during this rebound :headbang:

You'd better not gain 2 lbs then

 

[jp2007]

You'd better not gain 2 lbs then

In reality, I am hoping to stay around this weight and tighten up a bit.. I think it's possible, in time... I would like 230ish to be my new "set point" I guess you could say.

I know next time I compete I will be a LHW, and this is my first offseason doing things right .

It's easy to be motivated now, fresh off a competition and in the rebound.. The true test will be in 4-6 months.

 

[lntense]

Looking shredded in those last pics, surprised me!

 

[jp2007]

Looking shredded in those last pics, surprised me!

Thank you! Unfortunately, my body didn't handle the carb up as I had hoped.. It's all good though, took notes and now I know for next time!

Here is a set from squats today.

Jimmy - YouTube

Have to get everything bigger this year, but my legs (hamstrings/glutes specifically) and my back need the most work. I will continue hammering away, and in 6 months or so I will pick a show for next year

 

[method2madness]

Brother, you're progress was amazing! YOu may be easily bloated as you say, but you have a great competition physique when you dial it in. Follow whatever plan your on and keep at it.
M2M

 

[jp2007]

Brother, you're progress was amazing! YOu may be easily bloated as you say, but you have a great competition physique when you dial it in. Follow whatever plan your on and keep at it.
M2M

Thank you!.. I will periodically update this thread with random sets and updated pics. I appreciate the feedback.

 

[jp2007]

I started a 12 week training program with John Meadows.. I am at the end of week 2 right now and I am weighing 227.8.

I will be pushing it for the next 10 weeks, and after that I will diet down a bit.

I went out to dinner with my family last night and enjoyed some mexican food

https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/68d74dd4.jpg
https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/6eb8d2ce.jpg

 

[TrenBrah]

You have a crazy quad sweet man. They really "pop."

 

[DetroitDawg]

Nice transformation!!

 

[Ironman2010]

Looking really good dude, looks like your packing on some quality mass. Keep it up!

 

[jp2007]

Looking really good dude, looks like your packing on some quality mass. Keep it up!

Thanks bud.. I am taking things a bit slow and trying to keep it tight.. I get fat very easily, I do not want to have to do what I did this last time I dieted again.

 

[itrain]

how old are you JP you have good strength

 

[jp2007]

how old are you JP you have good strength

I turned 23 July 20th.. Thank you!

 

[jp2007]

Here are some new pics from 9-1.. I was 228.4 In these pictures.. I think my metabolism is improving a bit, shelby has added a bit of food and I don't think I am getting too much fatter.. I am happy with my progress this offseason :headbang:

https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/FDB9-1.jpg
https://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/Jp2007/RDB9-1.jpg