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Image 1 — 8 weeks out from first OCB show
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8 weeks out from first OCB show

I’ll be competing in figure in my first OCB show in December, doing debut, novice, open and Master’s.

I’ve been doing bodybuilding training with a coach since December 2024, but locked in since summer of 2025, dropping a weekly cardio endurance lifting class I enjoyed as it was affecting my recovery and gains.

Check in photos from this morning are post 400g refeed over Friday and Saturday. Just had cals reduced to 1850/day, 40 mins MISS cardio on the treadmill incline walking 4x a week. Weighing in just over 151lbs, down from around 165lbs when we started in April.

Back double bi shot included just because I think it looks cool and want to try to include it in my individual presentation. ☺️

Nervous about posing but excited to present what I have been working on!

u/Stunning_Ice_1613 — 10 days ago
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Body weight scale recs

Hey all, just moved and had to buy a new scale. I picked up a conair digital scale from Target and have been using it for a few weeks. I use the scale to just measure my weight in the morning.

I recently realized that the scale does not give a consistent weight if I step on it three in a row. E.g 1st time 186.3 lbs 2nd time 191.5 lbs 3rd time 187.2. I am using it on a hard surface and am just not satisfied with this option.

What scales would you recommend to just give me a consistent measurement that I don’t have to worry about immediate fluctuations when there clearly has not been a change in my weight.

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u/New_Entrepreneur_357 — 9 days ago

What should I do when doing bicep curls and the weaker arm goes to failure and the stronger arm still has 1-2 reps left till failure?

It feels like the weaker arm is receiving maximum stimulus while the stronger arm is being artificially held back.. Should I stop at equal reps or push for those 1-2 extra reps on my stronger arm?

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u/iMahatma — 12 days ago

Daily Discussion Thread (October 04, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions.

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u/AutoModerator — 11 days ago

most efficient path to get a v-taper?

My end-goal is to get a v-taper, and I wanted to know what the most efficient path would be to achieve this goal.

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u/IndependentPie2559 — 9 days ago

Self Promotion Sunday - Advertise your coaching, share your Instagram, Youtube etc - (October 04, 2026)

Thread for getting the word out about your amazingly awesome instagram or youtube page that everyone should follow, etc.

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