9 weeks out from first figure show - SuperiorMuscle.com

bugaboo · #1 04-05-08, 09:55 PM

I am nine weeks out, I have Dave Palumbo doing my diet for the past 2 weeks, lots of changes since then can't wait to see the rest. His diet is very limited and I have bad days where I think I am going to go crazy but I get through it. Long way to go though. I need more legs, I know but since fracturing my vertebrae, I find squats harder and thus it will take longer.

bugaboo · #2 04-05-08, 09:57 PM

Forgot my stats
38 years
109lbs
bodyfat?? Was 14% 4 weeks ago, maybe 12%?

FitnessBrat · #3 04-06-08, 12:51 AM

Thanks for posting your pics bugaboo! Boy, you have a teeny tiny waist!!

Good luck to you!

***THE BOUNCER*** · #4 04-06-08, 10:36 AM

Looking good! Listen do Dave, he knows his shit. One of the smartest guys in the business. Small world, just saw him yesterday.

Would you mind posting your diet? I would be interested in what the program looks like that he has you on.

bugaboo · #5 04-06-08, 11:24 AM

Diet #1
Meal 1 protein shake (normally 12 egg whites but I am allergic)
Meal 2 protein shake
Meal 3 6 oz chicken or turkey with 1 cup green beans or asparagus
meal 4 6 oz white fish with green salad ( for dressing I make it with stone ground mustard and balsamic vinegar)
Meal 5 protein shake

I do this one for 2 days and diet #2 for 3 days then repeat
Diet #2
Meal #1 protein shake
Meal #2 protein shake with 1 tblsp Peanut butter
Meal #3 6 oz chicken or turkey with 1/4 cup almonds or cashews
Meal #4 5 oz Salmon or red meat with green salad with 1 tblsp Olive oil or Macadamia nut oil and vinegar.
Meal #5 protein shake with 1 tblsp PB.

I do 75 min or cardio per day also.

dna9488 · #6 04-06-08, 05:03 PM

Dave Palumbo is your trainer...GOOD LORD...how lucky are you??????

bugaboo · #7 04-06-08, 05:07 PM

No, not trainer, just diet and supplement consultation.

dna9488 · #8 04-06-08, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bugaboo

No, not trainer, just diet and supplement consultation.

Oh, but still...your getting help from a pro BB

My dad's friend is friends with King Kamali, and i want him to take me under his wing and train me to become a pro

bugaboo · #9 04-06-08, 10:20 PM

Yes, I am confident about that part and I know that I will be conditioned properly when its showtime, now all I need is someone that good to help with the posing stuff.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #10 04-07-08, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dna9488

Oh, but still...your getting help from a pro BB

My dad's friend is friends with King Kamali, and i want him to take me under his wing and train me to become a pro

Few things. Palumbo does this for a living. He helps people get ready for shows. He never went pro, so umm get your facts straight.

P.S. Your last comment was just to hard to ignore. King Kamali is not someone that could help you "become a pro." For one, his knowledge is lacking, have you ever heard him talking about diet/nutrition? lmao. The difference between Dave and kamali is brains, Dave has them.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #11 04-07-08, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bugaboo

Yes, I am confident about that part and I know that I will be conditioned properly when its showtime, now all I need is someone that good to help with the posing stuff.

Dave can put you in touch with someone to help with your posing. Have you asked him?

FitnessBrat · #12 04-07-08, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

Few things. Palumbo does this for a living. He helps people get ready for shows. He never went pro, so umm get your facts straight.

P.S. Your last comment was just to hard to ignore. King Kamali is not someone that could help you "become a pro." For one, his knowledge is lacking, have you ever heard him talking about diet/nutrition? lmao. The difference between Dave and kamali is brains, Dave has them.

And Kamali would look at you and laugh - I mean because he's so personable and nice and all..

***THE BOUNCER*** · #13 04-07-08, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FitnessBrat

And Kamali would look at you and laugh - I mean because he's so personable and nice and all..

ya, its ashame that dna looks up to him so much because they are both Persian or whatever. Dna, of any pro to look up to, kamali should truly be last on the list. just stick to what you are doing, train hard, eat hard, and get big. but please, dont look up to "pro bodybuilding". current pro bodybuilding does not resemble the pro bodybuilding that Arnold brought to light. it is a dirty world that you want nothing to do with. i dont mean to come down on you so hard. you just have to understand that talking about things that you have no idea about can make you look very ignorant. just trying to help ya out bro.

bugaboo · #14 04-07-08, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

Dave can put you in touch with someone to help with your posing. Have you asked him?

No, never thought too, I guess he might know someone here in Canada for me.

**redsquirrel** · #15 04-07-08, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bugaboo

Diet #1
Meal 1 protein shake (normally 12 egg whites but I am allergic)
Meal 2 protein shake
Meal 3 6 oz chicken or turkey with 1 cup green beans or asparagus
meal 4 6 oz white fish with green salad ( for dressing I make it with stone ground mustard and balsamic vinegar)
Meal 5 protein shake

I do this one for 2 days and diet #2 for 3 days then repeat
Diet #2
Meal #1 protein shake
Meal #2 protein shake with 1 tblsp Peanut butter
Meal #3 6 oz chicken or turkey with 1/4 cup almonds or cashews
Meal #4 5 oz Salmon or red meat with green salad with 1 tblsp Olive oil or Macadamia nut oil and vinegar.
Meal #5 protein shake with 1 tblsp PB.

I do 75 min or cardio per day also.

One of our friends, a female pro BBer uses Dave as well...but her diets consist of much more fat. Looks like he has you fat cycling right now.. How much did he charge you for this diet? I think our friend pays around $1200-$1500

bugaboo · #16 04-07-08, 04:46 PM

I paid $500.00. I need more sleep, I feel really crappy and crabby.

dna9488 · #17 04-07-08, 05:27 PM

[quote=THE BOUNCER;430504]Few things. Palumbo does this for a living. He helps people get ready for shows. He never went pro, so umm get your facts straight.

King Kamali is not someone that could help you "become a pro." For one, his knowledge is lacking, have you ever heard him talking about diet/nutrition? lmao. QUOTE]

Oh, ok ok, i thought Palumbo competed. Now he's working for MD according to Dave Palumbo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

ya, its ashame that dna looks up to him so much because they are both Persian or whatever. Dna, of any pro to look up to, kamali should truly be last on the list. just stick to what you are doing, train hard, eat hard, and get big. but please, dont look up to "pro bodybuilding". current pro bodybuilding does not resemble the pro bodybuilding that Arnold brought to light. it is a dirty world that you want nothing to do with. i dont mean to come down on you so hard. you just have to understand that talking about things that you have no idea about can make you look very ignorant. just trying to help ya out bro.

Ya, it probably is sad that i look to up to Kamali, but it works for me.

You see i was mis-informed that pro BB today is different than Arnolds time. I honestly taught they were all the same EXCEPT that they have amatuer leagues and than the Pro leagues, and there are different levels of PRO Leagues...honestly, i don't know much about the whole BB shows, but i just want to train so i can enter amatuer shows and from there move on the the pro's.

alwaysgrowing · #18 04-07-08, 06:22 PM

i see no carbs at all short of veggies in the diet. how is that working for you?

FitnessBrat · #19 04-07-08, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dna9488

Ya, it probably is sad that i look to up to Kamali, but it works for me.

You see i was mis-informed that pro BB today is different than Arnolds time. I honestly taught they were all the same EXCEPT that they have amatuer leagues and than the Pro leagues, and there are different levels of PRO Leagues...honestly, i don't know much about the whole BB shows, but i just want to train so i can enter amatuer shows and from there move on the the pro's.

I think he's mostly talking about the dirty, unfair, nasty environment that surrounds bodybuilding - the judges, the competitiors, anyone/everyone involved. It's truly disgusting...

***THE BOUNCER*** · #20 04-07-08, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

Few things. Palumbo does this for a living. He helps people get ready for shows. He never went pro, so umm get your facts straight.

King Kamali is not someone that could help you "become a pro." For one, his knowledge is lacking, have you ever heard him talking about diet/nutrition? lmao. QUOTE]

Oh, ok ok, i thought Palumbo competed. Now he's working for MD according to Dave Palumbo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ya, it probably is sad that i look to up to Kamali, but it works for me.

You see i was mis-informed that pro BB today is different than Arnolds time. I honestly taught they were all the same EXCEPT that they have amatuer leagues and than the Pro leagues, and there are different levels of PRO Leagues...honestly, i don't know much about the whole BB shows, but i just want to train so i can enter amatuer shows and from there move on the the pro's.

Palumbo did compete. He was top NPC competitor for many years. By pro I mean he never went pro in the IFBB.

dna9488 · #21 04-07-08, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dna9488

Palumbo did compete. He was top NPC competitor for many years. By pro I mean he never went pro in the IFBB.

ahhhhh ok ok, that makes things clearly now, thanks

bigscott · #22 04-14-08, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

Few things. Palumbo does this for a living. He helps people get ready for shows. He never went pro, so umm get your facts straight.

P.S. Your last comment was just to hard to ignore. King Kamali is not someone that could help you "become a pro." For one, his knowledge is lacking, have you ever heard him talking about diet/nutrition? lmao. The difference between Dave and kamali is brains, Dave has them.

ha ha ha --- was going to say the same thing -- dave is very smart and one hell of a guy -

he will be doing my diet in the future

bigscott · #23 04-14-08, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bugaboo

I am nine weeks out, I have Dave Palumbo doing my diet for the past 2 weeks, lots of changes since then can't wait to see the rest. His diet is very limited and I have bad days where I think I am going to go crazy but I get through it. Long way to go though. I need more legs, I know but since fracturing my vertebrae, I find squats harder and thus it will take longer.

you look great - coming in nicely

dreamgirl · #24 04-15-08, 12:13 PM

good luck - you look great!

bhcpp · #25 04-30-08, 10:24 PM

You look VERY sexy. Especially in the first pick.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #26 05-13-08, 05:46 PM

how is the prep coming along bugaboo?

bugaboo · #27 05-13-08, 08:35 PM

Hello,
Here are some updated pics of my progress. The first pic is 5 weeks out and the rest are at 4 weeks. I am just trying to maintain. I just go back from Vegas where I met with Elaine Goodlad IFBB pro, she gave me some posing lessons and said she thought I was ready.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #28 05-13-08, 08:50 PM

Remember, you MUST remember to smile. Judges do take notice of the face also. Your facial expression is saying, "i am an angry person" and that will push people away aka a lower score.

Your upper body is ready for sure. Try not to lose anymore. Your legs needs a little work from the front. More separation etc.. something you can work on in the off season.

Overall good job and keep working hard.

**ROCKETW19** · #29 05-14-08, 11:17 AM

Ya your upper body looks hard but the lower looks to be a bit soft. but you look good. good luck at your comp.

**redsquirrel** · #30 05-14-08, 12:37 PM

Try and remember to take a deep breath and look as full as possible when you are posing from all directions. And, of course smile- I think a large part of why I actually took 5th and not worse at my last show, was because of my stage presence. (Hair, make up, energy, suit choice, posing & smile) I was the only one who really knew how to pose of all the competitors, and I had the best stage presence. Your presentation of yourself is just as important as your physique.

I agree w/ Bouncer- you need to work on the overall size of your legs in the off season. Most importantly, your quad sweep. You want to create a more hourglass shape w/ more quad sweep. You should also work on getting a little more booty. You want to have some shape on the side pose.

What show are you doing?