u/bicho_classic

I competed for the first time last Saturday. Very happy with the results, got a second place in juniors. I was 12kg under my weight limit, so very excited to fill that gap. Posing also needs a lot of work.

Results aside it was one of the most fun and amazing experiences I've had. It was so exciting to experience the stage first hand after watching it on social media for so many years. Things like being in the backstage, being rotated in comparisons for the first time, or getting in the center and giving a fist bump to the guy who won while waiting for the top 2 call made me so happy. I can't wait to keep working and compete again with an improved package. 🫡

The pics aren't great, I've had in person check ins, but wanted to post an update, so took some quick shots 2 days ago. Will probably post my next proper check in as well. I've finally stopped digging, was feeling very fatigued and mentally drained the last couple weeks, feeling much better now with no cardio, less steps and a bit more food.

This was after a low day (<100g carbs), hit a new weight low as well, 70.4kg fasted, feeling a bit small, but I have to get to stage condition, it's my main goal.

I am currently 4 weeks out, but just got sent these pics I took 2 weeks ago. I was feeling very fatigued and thought I was flat all the time, but I think I like this look. And I've heard for an amateur regional you should focus on conditioning, so time to keep digging.

Doubting myself lately, I don't know if I'm flat or if I should keep digging harder. My legs are very dry, but my back still needs to lose a lot of fat I believe.