Hello! My name is Gerik and I am 11 weeks out from what I plan on being my first show. I started working out about 3 years ago to lose weight, lost about 65lbs and fell in love with lifting during the process. I am sitting at about 16% body fat right now as confirmed through a Dexa scan (I know they are not always 100% accurate but that seems about right.) By my estimations I have to lose about 14lbs-15lbs to be competition ready in October. My plan right now is to compete in the teen devision but the promoter has not yet confirmed if that will be teen bodybuilding or teen physique. As far as prep goes I have a good grasp on dieting. I am lost however when it comes to other things.
Some things that confuse me or I'm not quite sure about are peak weeks, pumping up backstage, spray tans, posing, and timing carbs on show day. I know that is a lot but as a first time competitor I would really appreciate your two cents if you are knowledgable in some of these fields or you have any advice for a guy who has never competed before. Thanks!
Tl;dr: I have never competed before, I am 11 weeks out, and I would appreciate any and all advice you might have for me.
Some things that confuse me or I'm not quite sure about are peak weeks, pumping up backstage, spray tans, posing, and timing carbs on show day. I know that is a lot but as a first time competitor I would really appreciate your two cents if you are knowledgable in some of these fields or you have any advice for a guy who has never competed before. Thanks!
Tl;dr: I have never competed before, I am 11 weeks out, and I would appreciate any and all advice you might have for me.