BiG TaVs Precontest Log #2

[bigtavi8]

Heres a pic of my back from about a week and a half ago at 201 im a little tighter now and slightly less fat holding in lower back but here is a back shot. Much improved from last years.

[69challenger]

Only 12 days to go!! Can't wait to see you on stage!!!

[natenator]

hey bud, just want to say good luck on the 22nd! I'm off the grid until I get back from vacay so I wanted to wish you luck and great job so far!

Lookin forward to the pics and (hopefully) making it to the show after I land.

Kick ass!

[bigtavi8]

10 more days and im there. Cant believe it. Worked with Korillon, LMBQ, and DK last night and we had a hell of a workout. Good one for sure and those two are coming along at an amazing rate. the pictures dont do any justice.

Me, well im just trying to stick to the diet andget down maybe 1-2 more pounds now in the last weeks before cutting water, etc. This saturday we switch from heavy training to mainly depletion exercise and upping the cardio. As it is im 197-199 in the morning depending on day so 198 is the cut off for light heavies and im there for sure.

[Felinecougar]

Happy for you Tav! You must have retrieved the scale out of the front yard after u chucked it there?

[bigtavi8]

9 More days till showtime. That leaves me with about 1 more workout for legs tommarow, then depletion of the upperbody until wenesday. In attempt to get the fat down the last bit im doing about 1-1.5h cardio so far. Also dropped the shakes for some tastier and more filling whole food. Water still at 10L, salt intake 5000mg.

Getting anxious to get it going now. Feeling tired but workouts have not been suffering at all. Sleep also has been not a problem as it was in the past. Weight slowly and steadily getting to where i need it to be.

We will reevaluate thigns and step up a few notches this monday for sure to blast off the last bit and get as lean as possible. Bye bye carbs and sanity but im ready to go now.

[Felinecougar]

Looking great Tav!

[bigtavi8]

Exactly 1 week out as of tommarow. Just trained legs and some cardio and weight is slightly down on exercises but not much. Ive been really going balls to the wall the last week and made it down to where i need to be. 197 after eating all day and 8l of water. So as it stands im in the weight class and next week will be 2 a day cardio and low if any carbs. Im going to make it now. Im tired and bitchy but im physically looking my best. Just fighting to stay clean on the diet and make it through the cardio. Its so close now i can already taste the afterparty.

[Hugheser]

Atta boy, the final push!

Keep it up and hope you do really well, can't say enough about your avatar pic bro. Can't wait to see some pics.

I am sitting in my room 3hrs from show time. SOOOO Thirsty!

[ubcpower]

keep going man, this journal has been a fun journey to follow

[bigtavi8]

Starting carb depletion and training today. Cardio at 2 hours a day split into two sessions. Training 2 times a day upper body only now. Tonight had good strength but in the days to come as carbs are zero (but greens so fibrous carbs will be there) the strength will surely dip. Glycogen stores will become depleted and im hoping to drop the rest i need to be completly peeled. Been practicing posing and my routine very stirctly for about 20mins PWO and every time i pass a mirror. LOL vanity...

A little bloated and gassy as hell today. Must be the upped amount of protein and dropping of shakes for real foods. Feeling excellent physically and mentally im pumped because training wise i only have 4 days left. Got work off and no commitments so i can put everything i have into this last week.

Wish my luck tommarow morning the agony will begin but im ready for it. 4 days of pain is a pitiful sacrifice for the work and money ive put into this offseason as a whole! I cant wait to hit that stage and say i left no stone unturned and did the best i absolutly could. I have taken my body to its current limit and im pleased with what i have achieved. Regardless of placing in this show no matter who shows up i know i could not have done better!

Thanks for following my logs guys and bare with me as the posts start to make less sense and get negative as i go NO carbs and deplete...

WISH ME LUCK!

[Hugheser]

Man those 4 days of no strength is rough and demoralizing but keep on pushing and think about the end result!

[bigtavi8]

Hey guys n gals.

4 DAYS TILL WEIGH INS!

Yesterday i didnt post much and didnt like being alive to much. It was the first time i ever cut carbs completely and man did i feel it. The worst headache, body ache, stomach explosion i have ever felt. I hit a brick wall. But id roughed it out and got through it last night and managed to get a decent sleep considering the circumstances.

Weight this morning was very very satisfying. I know with zero carbs im going to be flat today so i accepted it. But still strong considering and put up 100DB for flat bench today for 10 good slow reps. Just find i burn out a lot quicker without that fuel...

Im right on track and the plan is working absolutly perfect. No problems with making weight now i just got to keep busting ass in the gym and on the cardio. SOOO CLOSEE! cant barely wait.

[laslo101]

you are so accomplished physically and still young lots to look up to bro keep at it !

[countrychic]

Count down is on Tav, your going to do AWESOME!

[bigtavi8]

Everything going good but have a serious problem. Since i cut out carbs besides from greens at about 4-9pm the last 2 days and today ive had the worst abdominal pain, gas, and very painful bloating. Im taking 6g of fibre 6-7 times a day (36-40g) and my water intake is consistent 8L. I had to cut a workout short today i was in so much pain. Ive tried gas x, tums (a lot), pepto. Nothing settles it down much. Its a real ****ing pain ill tell ya. Im pissed i had to miss 10 mins of cardio today to reach the 2h mark. I sat in the change room sprawled out for 20mins and gagged/threw up because the pain and gas was so death. Any suggestions guys! i heard rolla say bowel buddies and i seen them at walmart but i dont want any carbs to ruin the carb depletion and such. Just suck it up or should i try something?

[steve_d]

when you say you cut carbs, what did you replace it with? what is the difference between what your eating now with the pain, compared to before without it?

Some days I just have problems with gas, and I can't put my finger on it, but passes quickly, but if this is the last 2 days - must be something your eating different?

[bigtavi8]

when you say you cut carbs, what did you replace it with? what is the difference between what your eating now with the pain, compared to before without it?

Some days I just have problems with gas, and I can't put my finger on it, but passes quickly, but if this is the last 2 days - must be something your eating different?

Instead of eating a 7 meals with a protein source and 30g of carbs approx. i removed all carbs besides what occurs in veggies such as celery, spinach, and cucumbers. Upped the protein tho to 9 meals and cut out fat sources and replaced shakes with food.

I dont no,,,

[Korilon]

I had the same problem when I first went to the no carb after a week or so.
gut was distended, farted like an old chevy, pain in the gut.

for me I got the benefiber with the weight management B12. it is made to help with digestion more. I have the normal benefiber now and I sometimes still get pain and still gas.

I think the weight management one worked better

[Felinecougar]

Have you been eating buckets of uncooked spinach all along? If not then maybe try switching to Romain tomorrow.

[LeanMeanBikiniQueen]

Brownies will be all ready for you to fill up on carbs again :)

[steve_d]

Have you been eating buckets of uncooked spinach all along? If not then maybe try switching to Romain tomorrow.

yeah, kinda the same lines I was thinking...If all you did was cut out many of your carb meals, but not up the fibre meals, or add in loads of something your not used to I can't see why the drop in calories would make you gassy...Unles you added in way too much protein, from something like protein powder...Sometimes if I eat too much chicken, or protein powder, things go funny for me.

It doesn't seem like you did a major change, but if the change is actually what caused it, that's just another reason why never to drastically change things the last week. Personally I think it will pass.

[bigtavi8]

Woke up this morning and finnaly the pain has subsided. Thank god. Thanks everyone for your responses. Despite cutting my cardio 10-20mins short my weight has come down exactly as we planned. Couldnt be happier about that. Still no carbs, 2 workouts today, and 2h cardio session but getting the results i need! Tonight im not eating to much greens, taking out some supplements, and going to see if that helps my stomach pains.

[steve_o]

I hope you feel better tavi. Stomach pain could be unbelieveable at times during either weight loss or weight gain. I started taking digestive enzymes when my stomach starts to hurt but sometimes you have to go to the washroom 70-10 times a day. Not fun.

3 more days left. You got this comp locked down!!!! Good luck

[bigtavi8]

Stomach was good all day until now once again i feel it coming on. I dropped supplements didnt take anything for stomach acids or pain. Got rid of salad dressing and condiments and anything to stress the stomach. But i can feel this shit coming on again just like the last few days.
Oh well my body hates me so bad. Its telling me to stop whatever im doing right now as my stomach emplodes into itself. but i cant let these few days ruin this amazing prep. If its too bad ill just go to sleep early like last night. Technically only 1 more day of training/cardio/extremely low carbs. Then thursday if all goes well i may be able to eat a bit and rest. PRactice my posing also but that goes without saying.

getting very excited and making plans with Korillon about the weekend makes me so much more pumped up and focused. This is going to be a blast i cant wait to do this thing and show what ive tried so hard for.

[ubcpower]

its got to be from your first two meals if you woke up fine?

[Big D]

your stomach is telling you , you need a slice of pizza ;)

stomach pain sucks, I have gallstones when I get attacks it sucks.

hang in there big guy.

[bigtavi8]

Im so excited i already starting packign my luggage. LOL.. i even acquired my after the show food...pack of snickers bars, trail mix, capn crunch, peanut butter, etc.

Im so ready for this carb load im dieing ill tell ya. But 1 more day in the gym tommarow and im good as gold! getting my hair chopped tommarow night too to add to the lean look maybe take of 0.2lbs hahah.

[bigtavi8]

Made it through the carb depletion and held it tough.

Got my weight down to a point i never thought i could. Now the fun part. I get to carb up today and rest to get ready to leave tommarow. I got my bag packed almost and everything is set to leave tommarow morning. Its going to be a eating, laying around watching movies sort of day and drinking water. LOL..cant wait. Ive worked so hard last few weeks especially a day off and some carbs is going to make me look like a million bucks. Look out tommarow me and DK are taking off and may snap a few sneak pics before we go to keep ya updated.

Dedicated, focused, determined...
BIG TAV!

[Hugheser]

That would be sick, I'll be keeping my eyes open for them. If your not back on before that......crush that $hit!

[btufts]

good luck tav! keep us updated

[Praetorian]

Everything going good but have a serious problem. Since i cut out carbs besides from greens at about 4-9pm the last 2 days and today ive had the worst abdominal pain, gas, and very painful bloating. Im taking 6g of fibre 6-7 times a day (36-40g) and my water intake is consistent 8L. I had to cut a workout short today i was in so much pain. Ive tried gas x, tums (a lot), pepto. Nothing settles it down much. Its a real ****ing pain ill tell ya. Im pissed i had to miss 10 mins of cardio today to reach the 2h mark. I sat in the change room sprawled out for 20mins and gagged/threw up because the pain and gas was so death. Any suggestions guys! i heard rolla say bowel buddies and i seen them at walmart but i dont want any carbs to ruin the carb depletion and such. Just suck it up or should i try something?

It would appear your issue is with the fiber. You have to ease into that much fiber. You cannot take that much starting out or yes you will experience gas, bloating etc. the body needs to become accustomed to it...which take a few days. Normally starting with half the recommended dose and gradually working up does the trick.
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[btufts]

It would appear your issue is with the fiber. You have to ease into that much fiber. You cannot take that much starting out or yes you will experience gas, bloating etc. the body needs to become accustomed to it...which take a few days. Normally starting with half the recommended dose and gradually working up does the trick.
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definately agree, i jumped into using the recommended dose of my fibre supp and i was clogged up for about a week/ ran into some serious digestion problems just prior to contest. messed me right up

[bigtavi8]

New sneak peek picture. Nothing special but as the carbs keep coming the fuller i get. Me and DK will take a few tommarow and post em.

[Adonis13]

nice bro. narrow waist. ur gonna do well!

[Request]

All the best Tav! I'm just amazed... excellent progress from last year.

Kill'em on that stage, Ill be watching for updates!

Go CMT, GO!

[CreatineAmonster]

Still killing it cant wait for the pics man stay strong and ripped

[flapjack]

you thread is keeping me inspired for my show. Good luck bro!

[bigtavi8]

Leaving for Missisuaga in about an hour. All packed up and everything i need to bring is ready to go. This is it man...weigh ins tonight at 7pm got to make the 198 cut off for light heavies and should be OK. Will limit food intake today until weigh ins, up the water and flush the system. After my carb up day yesterday vascularity and fullness is a tonne better. What a differnce with some carbs in me. Well this will be my last post before Sunday night when i get back so at Korillons we will try and keep ya updates. Wish me luck brothas this is what ive worked so hard for and now its time to shine..

PS. Id like to thank everyone for bearing with me through my endless carb depleted posts, ups and downs, problems, whining, etc. This place is more than a board its a group of guys and gals who are cool shit. I appreciate everyones help and insight. THANK YOU CBB!!!!

Now lets go CMT! :fwave

[ubcpower]

Good luck to you my man. You have worked hard and should be proud.
remember , whatever the outcome, you are young and just beginning your journey ...you have a lot of time ahead. give it your best.

[Dragon1911]

Best of luck to ya Tav.

[countrychic]

Go gett'm Tav :yeah

[ab_chic25]

good luck tomorrow!!!

[BMac]

Good Luck dude!

[bigtavi8]

Hey guys got here, weighed in at 193 and made light heavies...put an ab pic up we just took getting dry as hell.

[Sandwiches]

good job bro

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Looking great BigT. Good luck today.

[tiramisu]

good luck. remember to have fun :)

[Sean Summers]

Great tan!!! ;-)
SS

[bigtavi8]

Sean Summers did my tan for this show and i have to say what a deal and a smart move for anyone competing who doesnt like to apply 10 coats of protan. The whole spray process took half hour max and it looked awesome and very dark with minimal rub off at all.

Never using protan again what a god send.

On another note i just finished doing the prejudging and now waiting for the night show at korillons pad here. Me and Korillon both had a good morning show in our classes and im looking forward to seeing how we fall. My class had about 7 or 8 guys in it (light heavyweights) and was pretty competitve. Hoping for a solid finish tonight and gonna have some fun and do my routine...

[Big D]

well hope you place first bigT, good luck bro:)

[drdnj]

Best of luck Big T! Wish I could be there to cheer you guys on!

Looking forward to the outcome!
D

[CreatineAmonster]

Thoughts and prayers with all you guys kick some ass the pic is fricking out of this world man.

[L3]

good job man

[BMac]

congrats dude

[marino]

congratulations tav

[bigtavi8]

Well ladies and gentlemen. Its all over. I did it, i stuck the plan, and the plan worked. I came in dry, lean and at my best ever. Got 2nd place out of 8 in the light heavies. The class was pretty competitive and basicly the guy who beat me really deserved it. Much better bb all around. But i did exactly as we planned and DKs Prep lead me to my best finish and best BB accomplishment of my life.

Two 2nd place finishes by the Canadian Muscle Team athletes trained by Delt King! Id like to thank DK for everything hes done for me (it would take me days to even begin to tell how much) and korillon and LMBQ in this prep. And id also like to say ive never been treated so well as a guest staying at Korillons and LMBQs place. They made me food, gave me all the amentities of home and were the best hosts ever. You guys are both amazing people BB aside. I appreciate everything from the bottom of my heart honestly.

Just enjoying life today and getting back to normal. Trying to get a hold on my thoughts, emotitons. Still flying from yesterday and havent really come back to reality yet! Family is over for my congratulatory party. Keeping the carbs respectable so i dont explode.

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Congrats BigTav. Seems like you are surrounded by a bunch of good positive people. Only way is up with that backing.

So....

Are you qualified for the provincials? And if you are, will you be doing the show? I'm itching to upgrade your user title :D

[bigtavi8]

Yes MP im qualified and Yes i will definitly be doing it. Back on the diet full force and in the gym tommarow morning. I would love and updated status!!!!

[GYMBRAT]

awesome bud!!

[Request]

Awesome job man! Any pics from the show anytime soon?

[Hugheser]

That is so dope BigTav!

So good to hear you did well. 2nd place just going to make you that much more hungry. I can't wait to see the pics.

Are you going to take some time off? My time off just ended, 8 week power lifting program starts tomorrow!

Break out the shine and make that trophy glisten!

[ubcpower]

congrats man!

[steve_o]

Congrats Tavi! You did great. Can't wait to see the pics from the contest.

[69challenger]

Contrats Tav!

[flapjack]

awsome job bro, congrats!

[countrychic]

WOOOT!!! Congrats Tav :)

[ironwill]

great work home slice...

[CreatineAmonster]

Congrats BigTavi you deserve all the success great work and attitude bro and can't wait to see how prov's go for ya.

[bigtavi8]

Nobody talk to me. IM FAT. LOL i had such a sloppy messy cheat day yesterday i should quit now. LOL.. Jk this morning i woke up and sed **** this. I wanna be a provincial BB and its 4 weeks away. fired up my new BBQ and im eating my 2nd meal now. IM back at it in full force. Had my rest, had the BS cheats and cravings are gone. NOW its even harder for these provincials. CMT is going to the provincials and we will DELIVER> I promise you all that. I WILL BE HARDER, my posing will be polished. and im gonna enjoy the expiernce no placing in mind.

[natenator]

Good luck. Holding conditioning for 4 weeks is a tough mental struggle and even tougher to not chew through muscle.

[bigtavi8]

thanks for your positive support brotha! LOL jk Your 110% right its going to be a battle because im already lean and i got to maintain it. But im just going to try my best. Never done 1 show after another so we will see if i can hold the peak per say.

-And Nate how was your vaca, take out any lil 100lb spinners for a ride on the nate train. Hahahaha. be honest now!

[_Z_]

great work tavi, congrats!!

[bigtavi8]

Just to finish the thread heres some pics from the show taken by martin rainbow and excellent photographer.

[Canadian Protein.com]

Just to finish the thread heres some pics from the show taken by martin rainbow and excellent photographer.

you look awesome bro!!!