BiG TaVs Precontest Log #2

[bigtavi8]

Hey guys i was inspired to start a log for myself for my show this year by cch. Looked cool and i did one last year and it was great motivation. A little background.
Stats- age:20
Weight as of Feb 15 (morning no clothes :) )=216
Height- 5' 11'
Contest expierence- Did first show in Startford Ontario (level 1) and did juniour class, as well as mens light heavy weights.
- Placed 2nd in Juniours (5 competitors and 4th in light heavys (about 10 competitors i believe)

This year i got a new coach for my prep as well as my trusted and amazing posing and everything else mother of bodybuilding FC for my routine.

Diet begins on Feb 27 and am awaiting the final diet specifications from my coach.

I plan on doing the Missausaga Ontario show on May 22nd and competing in the juniours and mens (whatever class my weight falls in and not shooting for any specific weight just whatever it takes to be 110% conditioned)

If you remember my log last year i did the show with no diutetics, a small amount of var, and a OTC fat burner.

This year and this entire offseason i have been getting all my proteins, bcaas, dextrose, waxy maize at True Supplements here in Windsor. Just have to say this place is just the mecca for bb and fitness oriented ppl. I know ive sed it before but i wouldnt be where i am today (not very far but hey good for me) without the help of those guys. This season i am going to be in the store harrasing them for supplements regularly.

Im really excited about getting the diet underway and slashing the fat. But im taking a diff approach then last year and i learned a lot in my first show to how i react to dieting, cardio, etc.
So a couple more weeks of pounding back the ground beef, chicken by the kg, and tonnes of carbs....
ANYWAYSS!!! heres a boatload of starting pics to see where im at. These are painful but hey i put on 25-30 pounds of bulk this winter so hey i got some fattttt but its aright..

[Marauder63]

Subbed to this, your the same age ( I turned 20 just last month) albeit 16 pounds heavier then I am, and I also started a log was ready to do my first show this march but had to back out financially so mid bulk for me.

[GYMBRAT]

Awesome tav can't wait to follow along, your a good kid and will go far in this sport bro!!!

[Delt King]

Good to have you aboard the Canadian Muscle Team BigTav, you'll be in crazy condition for your show. Get ready for Feb 27th the precontest prep will be finally under way.

[bigtavi8]

I forgot to mention that im part of the Canadian Muscle Team and proud of it.:)...But ya im working with DK this year and am very excited about it. Very pumped to have someone of his caliber and condition not to mention vast stage expiernce to guide me on this journey. I no i will look back and wonder why i sed this but I CANT WAIT TO START MY PREP!!!

[bigtavi8]

Nice vascularity and size! Very impressed! I've been dieting for 9 weeks already and you're way ahead of me..

Wish ya the best! You got this!


Your too humble bro you are really getting there. Your Traps/upper body are ****ing insane. Just blast those wheels to oblivion. Ive been following your log also and i wish ya the absolute best at your show. Go get em.

[bigtavi8]

I want Nate/ P to chime in and give there criticisms and what to work ons. I dont no how to feel this year. I feel like a got a lot of work ahead me becuase of the bulker this winter. But not starting cardio till 8 weeks out...Let the diet and supplements do there job..

[ironwill]

I want Nate/ P to chime in and give there criticisms and what to work ons. I dont no how to feel this year. I feel like a got a lot of work ahead me becuase of the bulker this winter. But not starting cardio till 8 weeks out...Let the diet and supplements do there job..

Why do you want praetorian to chime in, if you are working with DK...???
Let him take the reins bro......To many influences is not a good thing....
Im looking forward to watching your prep dude...:)

[GYMBRAT]

I agree^^

[bigtavi8]

Im not at all doubting DK i was simply wondering what others thought of this plan. DK has the reins and i trust him 110% for evrything no questions asked. I was just waiting for them to chime in on what parts of my physique im lacking and need to improve on for this show. Sorry if it came across as differnt. IW i understand what you mean you must have total faith in your coach and that i definitly do. Nothing is more frustrating then second geussing your coach and I have no reason to. The plan we have layed out on paper looks perfect so now we just have to put it into action and make subtle adjustments depending on how i react. I was more looking for simple what to work ons and general talk just to get this thread going.

[natenator]

The truth is, you can't really work/build up anything when in diet mode so it is what it is for now and the only control you have at this point is conditioning.

You look pretty good. Legs could always use some work but you'll get there and you appear pretty balanced right now so that, too, is a plus.

You are miles ahead of your start point last year so that should make the process a whole lot easier for you.

Good luck bud!

[bigtavi8]

Nicest thing you have ever sed to me in my entire life. I was expecting worse but ill def take it. Your right tho its too late to do anything now i geuss and the legs well we all no thats my weak point but i hope to be in much better condition this year and maybe my legs will appear better if i come in harder.

[Marauder63]

3 months? that is some serious motivation right there!

[bigtavi8]

haha thanks guys i almost forgot about that!!! Those were ****ing grueling mental and physical 3 months but wow man looking back what a transformation. And since then i havent stopped i hope this year i take my physique to new heights and really kill this show.

[bigtavi8]

Bout 225-230 in the before and 190 in the after.

[bigtavi8]

weighed in at 178.9 at weigh ins. Starting at about 225-230. But did a huggggeeee 18 week contest prep...drove me to the nutt house..hahahah.. honestly this year im excited i wont have to have such a ridiculously long painful prep. Im not too far out of it now to begin with so DK and i figured about 25lbs to slash and im good to go (then water also)

216-25=
190 lean and mean...up ten or eleven pounds from last year would be very good for me. Also i feel like a brought up many lagging areas to at least balance my physique. (legs, lats, and traps had to be brought up signficantly)

As for right now im freaking out like i always do before my prep. Looking in the mirror saying to myself. Im smooth and ill never make it. But deep down i no i will make it no doubt about it i have the desire and dedication to this and would rather die then be 110% ready and in better condition than ever before. There is no doubt whatsoever that i wont be absolutly peeled to the bone this year. I have the ridiculous desire to do boatloads of cardio right now to get rid of this fat but i no i have to be patient and let the diet and supplements do there job.

[laslo101]

thats crazy mass you have put on in a year for a natty congrats!! ya i was super pumped with dieting too then 4 weeks in not as pumped lol but more motivated than ever.. keep at it bro this comp will be yours

[bigtavi8]

today is the day.......started my diet officially this morning and started my supplements from true supplements. Im starting a few days early as sort of a test run to see how the diet will play out at work and everything. For the last few weeks i have been cleaning up my diet and getting used to dieting and saying no to shitty food. And so far i feel slightly leaner not before even beggining.

Starting weight Feb 25 2010=210.5

Pumped and ready to go head on at this diet!!!!!!! Off to work with my cooler full of chicken rice and potatoes..hahah

[Gilmour]

Nice work. Good thread. Best of luck.

[ubcpower]

Whats your supplement stack look like?

[CallmeB]

You look great bro..Way ahead of the game if you ask me.
How did you manage to put some so much lean mass in the past year? 20+lbs is a lot.. plus doesnt look like you even gained all that much fat..

[bigtavi8]

Current weight- 210lbs

Tonnes of clean calories and and amazing offseason. Starting doing my research and really giving it my all in my supplementation and diet and it really paid off. Ive been training insane for the last 8 months 2 days off a week on a 5 day split. Every set, every rep balls out. Im happy with the mass this offseason now the hard part.

Im 3 days into my diet and today is my first low carb day...**** i remember why i hate dieting. It makes me so hungry for food i normally would not even look at.

Training is still going great tho just got back from the gym with 519muscle from canadian muscle team and we just demolished quads/hams/calves...
Only 3 days in and noticing some subtle changes...already ****ing dieing for my cheat meal...3 big macs. 2 snickers bars. Box of cereal. 2L of milk. 1 piece of pizza. hahahahaha ya right probobly more like 1 steak with the fat instead of trimmed for me. hahahah

[bigtavi8]

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[bigtavi8]

Weigh this morning: 201.

Pics not much change. Lower abs tightening up and losing the fat in the belly and low back so far.

[GYMBRAT]

AWESOME work tav!!! keep it up my brutha!!

[Marauder63]

Crazy job already, your going to look sick when it is all said and done.

[Felinecougar]

Watching you Tav. :) I hear your legs are going to be your new feature!

[Italianguy87]

Very nice job bro,congratulations and lots wishes for your competition!!!

[Delt King]

His progress so far has been nothing short of fantastic. This is going to be one heck of a contest season for him if everything works as planned.

[ironwill]

Good shit bro..........:)

[bigtavi8]

Current weight 200.9lbs.

Note. Today is low carb day for me. Not extremely low but low compared to the others. Im finding this schedule we have planned is working out amazing. Now training with 519muscle regularly and really upping the training intensity while still keeping the workouts low volume but higher intensity. Doing abs upper once week, lower the other time and noticing differnces already. Thanks everyone for the kind words. Im just being patient and letting it slowly take its course.

[ubcpower]

yo tav,
you able to tell us what natural supplement stack youre going to be taking in the way of fat burning.

[natenator]

looking forward to the final product :)

[natenator]

Guys, I don't really think it fair to ask questions related to his diet, training, supplements, etc as it puts Tav in an uncomfortable position as I'm sure he'd like to share but probably wants to respect Delt King.

Just sayin :) I don't care either way.

[Delt King]

Guys, I don't really think it fair to ask questions related to his diet, training, supplements, etc as it puts Tav in an uncomfortable position as I'm sure he'd like to share but probably wants to respect Delt King.

Just sayin :) I don't care either way.

Agreed, don't be surprised if he's a little more vague on the details of the prep this year compared to last year. He'll still be posting up plenty of pics and sharing all his struggles etc.

[bigtavi8]

Nate you hit the nail on the head. Last year i was cool with all the info. Its not like its some secret confidential shit but its between me and DK for the diet, supplement, and exact specifics. I did this as more of a log book for my progress and if you want to know the specifics is quite easy. Hire DK to do your show prep. All i will say is the program he has me on is incredible and hes a hell of a prep coach so far. Not that im trying to be secretive but in BB there are secrets and thus i wont give details out of respect for DK....

But pics will sure be uploaded weekly to show progress and keep ya updated no worries there.

What i can say is 100% of my natural supplements are from True Supplements NO BULLSHIT im not hired i wish i was that would be sick.hahah

[Request]

Excellent progress so far man, Ill be keeping an eye on a fellow team member. =)

[ubcpower]

No worries, i didnt realize you were working with delt king re: contest prep!

[bigtavi8]

FIRST **** UP. Not 6 days in. Not one deviation from the diet before now. Im talking not 1 thing period. Tonight i was so pissed and feeling like shit i cheated myself and my diet. Im allowed some greens but i had like a 2 cup salad with 2 tbs of 0 carb ceaser dressing (fat ass shit tho) and 3 crackers. I know it sounds bitch but **** i hate cheating and once i crack it seems like its easier the next time. IF i want to be succesful i gotta find a way around this shit or something to kill my stupid appetite. O well im gonna do 30-45 minutes of cardio tommarow to kill off this shit.

[bigtavi8]

Im going to tonight. I geuss i overexaggerated last night cuz i was pissed off but it wasnt the worst slip it could have been worse. Nevertheless i know my competitors dont slip so that just means i have to punish myself till the extreme tonight.

[Marauder63]

The best thing about this is you know it is a small cheat, the fact that you care no matter the size of the meal tells me you have the determination to crush your prep. The only thing left to do is go out there and do it!

[L3]

Duder...come on, this is crunch time. Think of all the work you've done since your last show, and now
you're into prep for your second. Getting that first place means 110% dedication.as long as..my dient wasn't
anywhere near as long as yours will be, which is good because it gives you more time to get those hams
striated fully. My advice, next time you feel like life is giving it to you raw dog in the bum, think about how you
placed last year, and don"t justify cheating because you will "make up for it the next day".

[ironwill]

No worries Tavi, its good to see that a fella actually feels guilty after doing a small cheat, and wont lie about it...Very commendable....You will do well, im looking forward to what you will bring bro...

[steve_d]

I had like a 2 cup salad with 2 tbs of 0 carb ceaser dressing (fat ass shit tho) and 3 crackers....

O well im gonna do 30-45 minutes of cardio tommarow to kill off this shit.

Net result, lost more than had you not slipped up. Unless of course you were going to do the cardio anyway.

[bigtavi8]

L3 your right bro. Best advice if gotten in a while. Your straight up and i really appreciate it.

[bigtavi8]

Right now i have a bigger problem. My right bicep about center between my elbow and shoulder is red and swollen. It isnt bumped up but the area is red for sure. I couldnt sleep last night and its sore as hell now. Wondering if maybe i strained something doing back or its something else. Its not a bump its just sore and red. When i touch it it goes white and then back to red.

[bigtavi8]

Current weight- 206

Update: Training is going good and so is the diet. I had a slight problem with my arm but i got it taken care of so im right back on track. It seems i went up a few pounds this week but in the mirror my abs and legs look leaner so im not sure why the increase..

Oh well 11 more weeks to go...

[L3]

Current weight- 206

Update: Training is going good and so is the diet. I had a slight problem with my arm but i got it taken care of so im right back on track. It seems i went up a few pounds this week but in the mirror my abs and legs look leaner so im not sure why the increase..

Oh well 11 more weeks to go...

good to hear bro :popc

[bigtavi8]

Arm not so good at all. Did a bi/tri workout today with 519 and still had 90% strength but the ****er is swelled up like a baloon. It looks like i have one peeled arm all veiny and then a pregnant womens arm on the other. But **** it. I am feeling way more cut up and want to take progress pics but when this arm heals up ill take em in fear of a viciuous flaming or embarrasment. Did the sensible thing went to the docs and got some anti-biotics. So gains will suffer but it just makes me more hungry. If this shit was easy and no problems everyone would be a IFBB pro so shit happens.

[GYMBRAT]

rock on brutha!!!!!

[bigtavi8]

11 weeks out now...
Edit weight today- 205.9
Diet took some adjusting too but now im all set and its going very very smooth for me.

Ive had some recent scares and roadblocks but i gotta say thanks to Dk for all the shit he has done for me thus far. Without saying 5 pages this guy is more than a prep coach. The dude is like Oscar Ardon is to KAi he is a mentor. Ya finding a coach who is well expeirnced and at national level isnt hard. But finding one as humble and down to earth as DK is is hard. I just show up where hes at and he drops everything to help me out and give me advice. He answers back my diet and supps question very very quickly. I think being on board Canadian Muscle Team with DK is truly going to make me be the best condition i can be onstage..

Also i highly highly recomend him as a prep coach to anybody who wants honest, no bullshit advice and a diet that he tailors around your life not through it.

Sorry for the rant but in the road blocks ive faced lately id be lost without his and 519 guidance and expiernce. Ill shut up now :)

[JonnyO]

whos dk and 519?

[bigtavi8]

Dk being Delt King. Hes my coach for the show this year.

And 519muscle from here. Hes been helping me out in my precontest training and we go to the same gym and share common goals so we train together so we have a spot and can go heavy. The bro is 18 years old and as strong if not stronger than me and it extremely well educated in BB training. Its about time i have a workout partner who actually pushes me as much as i push them. I hated carrying ppl when im trying to do a show but you need someone to help ya get those extra few reps.

[Delt King]

Thanks for the props bro, i try my best to give the kind of service that i would expect for myself. Some gurus (not saying i am one) are pretty matter of fact that they aren't there to hold your hand and wipe your ass for you, they'll give you the info and it's up to you to do it and it's true the client needs to be able to get it done but there are personal approaches that coaches can take in order to help someone along to their goals realizing that the road won't always be paved in gold, helping someone negotiate those speedbumps in life IMO make all the difference in the world.
BTW keep up the good work Tav.

[Danger]

Awesome, sounds like thise years contest is going to go amazing. Glad to hear things are really turning around for ya Tavi look forward to following this log.

[bigtavi8]

Hey guys. I had a moderate refeed meal last night and boy did it feel good. It was planned and not just a slip we have cheat meals every so often. But point is i felt so full after it. It was insane.

Morning weight today- 207.2

Not bad considering the sodium and water im holding from last nights cheat meal.

This weekend has been a nightmare witha bunch of bullshit going on but im glad to say monday morn im right on track. I didnt miss meals or training just one of those weekends were everything is all messed up. Had some trouble with that arm of mine all weekend and finnaly its better and back up to full potential.

Training chest today with 519muscle at our home base and just can not wait to get back at er.

[ubcpower]

Tav you gonna get your arm looked at by a Dr at all?

[bigtavi8]

Tav you gonna get your arm looked at by a Dr at all?

Been there 2 times and its all taken care of. Anti b. Cream. ibuprofen 600.

[Request]

Been there 2 times and its all taken care of. Anti b. Cream. ibuprofen 600.

What did he say was wrong with it, if you dont mind answering... Im just curious is all. You dont have to answer is it is kinda personal lol.

[bigtavi8]

No prob he sed that due to the freakishly large size of my penis the blood to the arm was being diverted to the penis due to the longevity causing an infection.

hahahah im sorry.

I was injecting my precontest "Vit. b12" into my delt and it may have went to deep due to bf percentage and needle length causing the oil to build up under the muscular sheath causing a pocket and injection. Not an abcess but the tissue was aggitated and swelled badly. Live and learn.

[Request]

No prob he sed that due to the freakishly large size of my penis the blood to the arm was being diverted to the penis due to the longevity causing an infection.

hahahah im sorry.

I was injecting my precontest "Vit. b12" into my delt and it may have went to deep due to bf percentage and needle length causing the oil to build up under the muscular sheath causing a pocket and injection. Not an abcess but the tissue was aggitated and swelled badly. Live and learn.

Wow I could have went without the first description, lmao.

I kinda figured a faulty B12 injection was the culprit. Stupid deficiencys... lol.

Anyways keep up the good work brother...

[bigtavi8]

Wow man i thought my weekend was a bit overwhelming. Apparently monday is part of the weekend. I go to the gym to train chest with 519 now that im all rested up. Im feeling great warming up and then i doing some working sets and im doing incline db press. After i do about 6-7 reps with the 110s and do a slow negative i drop them to my sides and drop the weights. Its heavy for me although most of you would laugh at it. So i drop er down and a hero personal trainer just flips on me and starts calling me a tough guy and saying im paying for those weights and im kicked out of the gym. Long story short me and 519 some how managed not to get charged for murder. So we escape and steam pours out of my ears the rest of the workout. We finish it off good then we leave. I get in my car and im still like dude wtf is with that trainer douche. So i look down and i need gas. Im pissed cuz im late for my meal and need carbs asap. I fly into the local gas station and boom. I plough into a ****ing cement pole and **** up my front end on my car bad. i get out to look and geuss what. I lock my keys in the car and its running. i will spare you the rest im sorry for the rant.


YOU NO WHAT I LEARNED> TO JUST SAY **** IT. Its all just part of life and a lil karma and bad luck. all it is is fuel for me seeing the negative energy pull me down when im working so hard. But no matter what it cant stop me.

[laslo101]

that is brutal bro good way of looking at it though. use the anger and train harder !!!

[kloan]

Wow man i thought my weekend was a bit overwhelming. Apparently monday is part of the weekend. I go to the gym to train chest with 519 now that im all rested up. Im feeling great warming up and then i doing some working sets and im doing incline db press. After i do about 6-7 reps with the 110s and do a slow negative i drop them to my sides and drop the weights. Its heavy for me although most of you would laugh at it. So i drop er down and a hero personal trainer just flips on me and starts calling me a tough guy and saying im paying for those weights and im kicked out of the gym. Long story short me and 519 some how managed not to get charged for murder. So we escape and steam pours out of my ears the rest of the workout. We finish it off good then we leave. I get in my car and im still like dude wtf is with that trainer douche. So i look down and i need gas. Im pissed cuz im late for my meal and need carbs asap. I fly into the local gas station and boom. I plough into a ****ing cement pole and **** up my front end on my car bad. i get out to look and geuss what. I lock my keys in the car and its running. i will spare you the rest im sorry for the rant.


YOU NO WHAT I LEARNED> TO JUST SAY **** IT. Its all just part of life and a lil karma and bad luck. all it is is fuel for me seeing the negative energy pull me down when im working so hard. But no matter what it cant stop me.
shitty f'in weekend/mon huh? tough lesson to learn - negative energy attracts more negative energy/circumstances. a lesson i've had to learn repeatedly, so i know exactly how you must've felt when the shit kept hittin the fan.

good attitude to have though man, keep at it and give em hell.

[Delt King]

Damn bro, time to close your eyes and take a bunch of deep breaths. Try to relax a bit. Focus on the goals and just deal with the rest of the bull as calmly as possible. It would be easy to just flip out but then what does that accomplish in the end.
Stick to the plan and let's get'er done.

[JacktheThriller]

sucks about the car, but i think everyone who lifts heavy weights has run into the no grunting, no weight dropping jackasses. just feel sorry for their clients that have to do all their exercises on ****ing bosu balls. A few hours at a seminar, does not a trainer make.

[bigtavi8]

Off day today from the gym. Feeling quite burnt out working as hard as i can lately. Just a night to sit and relax and try to recover. Im at 206 now and i feel leaner than ever. Vascularity is improved and overall just feel a lot tighter. Everyone ive been around lately has the flu. My gf, her baby,my parents and sister. So i def have felt myself coming down with something. Started with the sore throat and cough now today i just feel really weak and achey as hell. Just take a rest day and hopefully tommarow be back at er with a good nights sleep. Pics later on this week for sure when i can muster up the energy. :tu

[bigtavi8]

Keep at it tav! Doing great man, you've worked all year.. come a longgg ways and now it's time to show it!

Thanks man so far its been great with the usual setbacks but im right on schedule and feeling great in the gym.

[ksbga]

Tav.
You always did inspire with your passion. To see you now after knowing where you started is a HUGE reason, I hooked up with Jerry for a proper diet. Sorry to hear all the crap lately. Maybe the Universe is telling you to come back to OUR gym? Eh???
Keep killin like only you can buddy!

Ken
CANADIAN MUSCLE TEAM ATHLETE

[bigtavi8]

Had a amazing change of events. Took a couple days off to recope now feeling great. some updated pics for ya guys. These pictures dont mean shit because there not any pose whatsoever. I was alone and just snapped a couple quick ones. Sorry but ill get my gf to take some good pics next week. Still some decent changes for 2 weeks.

[Italianguy87]

You are in Good shape!!!Nice job.

[bigtavi8]

Last night was my Refeed meal. OHHH DAM. was it good. not out of control by any means but good.

Weight is at 204.5 after the cheat was 202 yesterday.

Feeling very very good lately and nailing the diet down to a tee this week. Been training hard but just differnt because i have been training at odd times because of shit that ive had to take care off. Went to a pt/act (phsyiotherapist) yesterday who i used to coop for at the Detriot medical center. I had soem back pain and a very tight mid back. She sed my pelvis and whole back was way way out of whack. After about a half hour she had me back in line and now i can do my lat spread even again and sit and sleep with no pain. IM amazed at what a physiotherapist can do. Changed my life i never thought my back was out of line.

Physicaly and mentally feeling 110%. Today is an OFF day so im going to rest up and take the world head on tommarow.

[ksbga]

TAV!

Great to hear you are feeling better. I can't believe you're down under 205 now!
That is AWESOME! Keep up the killer work, and in turn, inspire us all to eat better, train harder and get better results!

Ken
__________________________________________________ ___________
CANADIAN MUSCLE TEAM member

[JacktheThriller]

sweet looking good man whens your next comp?

[bigtavi8]

9 weeks approximatley :)

[bigtavi8]

Weight steady at about 202 feeling very good and right on track. Havent deviated from the diet 1 cal for the last 2 weeks. Im really kicking this shit into high gear. 9 weeks to go and imgoing there to be in my freakiest condition to date and see what happens. Tonnes of competitors and ppl trying to sayim such and such bf at x weeks out. Ill be ready may 22 and thats all that matters.

[Delt King]

BTW Tav i did notice the veins in your abs already today. Everything is dead on schedule. Keep working the plan my friend.

[bigtavi8]

hey my new updated pics getting there but i least i can fit back into the suit and pose agian/

[bigtavi8]

new updated pics 9 weeks out. At 11:30 at night on a off day not pumped at all. But still on my way.

[Felinecougar]

Were gonna polish that posing. Looking good Tav.

Cereal is as evil as my red wine is.

[JacktheThriller]

pretty savage man

[natenator]

fix that hair lol

[ironwill]

Much improved from last year...very good progress.....You will do well Is my prediction.....Getting more beef.....you and delt king are a good pair!!!:)

[bigtavi8]

HAHAHAH god dam it nate. I knowww man. I told my gf we need to get our haircut like 2 weeks ago. What a stupid fro i have eh. Well its ok this monday got the hair cut coming. Right now i got worse than the old jay cutler haircut. Just a italian brown mop all shitted up. Maybe ill lose a pound when i get my hair cut. LOL

[bigtavi8]

Much improved from last year...very good progress.....You will do well Is my prediction.....Getting more beef.....you and delt king are a good pair!!!:)

Thanks man i apreciate that. I gotta keep the mass i have this year because im competing in the light heavies and ppl have much more years expierence. My offseason focus was getting bulkier and putting on tonne of mass and it worked OK. Kind of suprised that i got up to 225-230 pretty lean and still now at 200 look slightly bigger but thats part of the game.

[Korilon]

Looking good Tavs

I'm creeping up on ya!! Bringing up the rear and gaining speed lol :p
9 weeks to go!

i got extra motivation now seeing how far ahead you are :p

Delt has his work cut out with the 2 of us being in the same class :P



To bad ya couldn't make it out on Sat when we went to see Delt.
Next time ;)

[Request]

Looking awesome man, looks like your going to be dialed in at the right time!

[bigtavi8]

To bad ya couldn't make it out on Sat when we went to see Delt.
Next time ;)[/QUOTE]
Mannn i wanted to so bad but i had to work that saturday. That would have been a sick time and its always cool to meet ur competitors. Honestly even tho were in the same class I wish you the absolute best and i hope you really come looking your best. I know dk will get you looking ridiculous so no questions asked. Im just trying to bring it but not peak to early again. Im done to 196 today from 220 3-4 weeks ago. Im almost there but i have to slow my role.

[Delt King]

To bad ya couldn't make it out on Sat when we went to see Delt.
Next time ;)
Mannn i wanted to so bad but i had to work that saturday. That would have been a sick time and its always cool to meet ur competitors. Honestly even tho were in the same class I wish you the absolute best and i hope you really come looking your best. I know dk will get you looking ridiculous so no questions asked. Im just trying to bring it but not peak to early again. Im done to 196 today from 220 3-4 weeks ago. Im almost there but i have to slow my role.[/QUOTE]

196 and still eating a boat load of cals i might add and only a measly 20 minutes of low intensity cardio per day. Can you say easy prep lol. (so far)

[Korilon]

Mannn i wanted to so bad but i had to work that saturday. That would have been a sick time and its always cool to meet ur competitors. Honestly even tho were in the same class I wish you the absolute best and i hope you really come looking your best. I know dk will get you looking ridiculous so no questions asked. Im just trying to bring it but not peak to early again. Im done to 196 today from 220 3-4 weeks ago. Im almost there but i have to slow my role.

196 and still eating a boat load of cals i might add and only a measly 20 minutes of low intensity cardio per day. Can you say easy prep lol. (so far)[/QUOTE]

I'm jelous about the cardio lol :P

[bigtavi8]

Your jealous because im sexier korrilon. Plus i got a sweet mop haircut right now. hahaha. Honestly i started pretty darn lean like i planned and i wont say my preps been easy because i despise dieting but im leaning up rightt quick. I noticed yesterday the skin on my abs and obliques is getting really veiny and paper thin so its a good sign. IM sticking to the course not being to eager but not making any large mistakes. IF my health stays good and nothing crazy happens ill role right into the show.

[bigtavi8]

Ok guys this might sound retarded but anyone got any ideas on what i can eat on my moderate refeed tonight.
First off im not big on sweets at all so no ice cream and shit.

-some meat stuff what you think.

1) big digusting (delicious) burger/
2) pizza?
3) other ideas?
4) White rice?
5) pasta?

[natenator]

I wish I could kick my sweets addiction.

I'm gonna go get hypnosis I think

[tiramisu]

Ok guys this might sound retarded but anyone got any ideas on what i can eat on my moderate refeed tonight.
First off im not big on sweets at all so no ice cream and shit.

-some meat stuff what you think.

1) big digusting (delicious) burger/
2) pizza?
3) other ideas?
4) White rice?
5) pasta?

The all you can eat pancake feat looked like fun to me although that probably not moderate. My favourite this diet is spaghetti and meatballs with a nice meat sauce and some garlic bread.

[Hugheser]

I really ****ed up my cheat day usually I eat about 600g of carbs, 200g pro, and minimal fat.

The macros for the day was

5100 cal, 227g Pro, 1200g Carbs, 15g Fat.

1kg of pancakes, and that's dry mix!

Looked great today at the gym tho, swelled right up.

Think I will go completely keto for the next 2 weeks, until contest week.

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[Hugheser]

Too little too late?

[ubcpower]

sushi

[Korilon]

sushi

awww man i wish my fiance liked sushi. I would hit the all youc an eat place 5 mins from my house hahha

hmmm maybe next friday :p

[bigtavi8]

Unfortunatly thats one thing i was never ever into. Maybe im just to italian or just plain but i cant enjoy any type of sushi. Ive never had a piece i like or could even hack. Im not sure why maybe im just closed minded. But im def a steak, pasta, potatos kind of guy.

[steve_d]

looking good. once you drop water you'll be a good middleweight...Don't go light heavy. I know everyone says to not look at the scale, and just weigh what you weight, but wouldn't it suck to weigh in at 188 while the water is still not completely peed out, and then wake up the next day at 182? talk about a "light" lightheavy...JMO.

[natenator]

looking good. once you drop water you'll be a good middleweight...Don't go light heavy. I know everyone says to not look at the scale, and just weigh what you weight, but wouldn't it suck to weigh in at 188 while the water is still not completely peed out, and then wake up the next day at 182? talk about a "light" lightheavy...JMO.
My buddy won the middle weights and Overall at the Miss. show last year in May and at the Ontario's was 2 points out of winning the Overall there too.

I'd say it really doesn't matter ;)

[Delt King]

My buddy won the middle weights and Overall at the Miss. show last year in May and at the Ontario's was 2 points out of winning the Overall there too.

I'd say it really doesn't matter ;)

Shannon was a crazy mofo, damn freaky bodybuilder if you ask me. Not looking forward to stepping on stage with him at Nationals.

[natenator]

Shannon was a crazy mofo, damn freaky bodybuilder if you ask me. Not looking forward to stepping on stage with him at Nationals.
Not sure if Shannon is doing nationals this year or waiting to MTL next year. He sways back and forth on a monthly basis lol Plus he's battling some elbow and shoulder injuries right now.

He's made some great improvements no doubt but he's a bit lazy when it comes to eating otherwise he could be so much bigger. He is consistent with the gym tho. NEVER misses a workout no matter what.

[Delt King]

Not sure if Shannon is doing nationals this year or waiting to MTL next year. He sways back and forth on a monthly basis lol Plus he's battling some elbow and shoulder injuries right now.

He's made some great improvements no doubt but he's a bit lazy when it comes to eating otherwise he could be so much bigger. He is consistent with the gym tho. NEVER misses a workout no matter what.

Nate how sure are you Nationals are in Montreal next year? Man i'd wait also if it was there. What the hell is there to do in Saskatoon once you're done competing lol.

[natenator]

Nate how sure are you Nationals are in Montreal next year? Man i'd wait also if it was there. What the hell is there to do in Saskatoon once you're done competing lol.
Not 100% but pretty confident. It typically follows a similar pattern. MTL, Van, Sask and repeat.

Actually, it might be in Edmonton next year...

[bigtavi8]

Ill be there on stage (just give me 10 years of offseason..hahah:help

[steve_d]

My buddy won the middle weights and Overall at the Miss. show last year in May and at the Ontario's was 2 points out of winning the Overall there too.

I'd say it really doesn't matter ;)

If you are overall contention then yes, doesn't matter your weight. If you want to qualify for provincials, then the 5th place light heavy is usually better than the 5th place middle. But obviously that is not always the case. But in a big show like this, I would bet money the 5th place middle would not place 5th in light heavy. If qualifying means nothing and/or a troph, then by all means, don't worry at all! Makes 1 less thing to worry about!

As for me, I am making welter no matter what, which probably won't be too hard. I like making weight classes though. For me, its part of the whole contest experience!

[Delt King]

Not 100% but pretty confident. It typically follows a similar pattern. MTL, Van, Sask and repeat.

Actually, it might be in Edmonton next year...

I was pretty sure they weren't going to come back this way anymore until they could find a promoter and a location. Since Joe Spinello is only doing the Natural Nationals every year in Montreal now. If anybody knows different please chime in (Maybe Sean Summers might now)

[steve_d]

I heard the same about Montreal...I based my competing this year on hoping that its in Montreal next year. I suppose worse case scenario is I don't do nationals next year, and perhaps wait it out some more, but if it means I would need to requalify, I may just travel whereever it is and get it done! I've yet to do a nationals, so really hope its in MTL next year.

[Hugheser]

All this talk about traveling got me thinking....... I am flying home next Tuesday for the show from Borden, On.

Can I make food and bring it on the plane? I know you can't take drinks on but don't want to take the chance of missing meals and scavaging around the fuselage for peanuts and beef jerkey haha.

Does anyone know about Novice Classic IDFA? A guy on base here said if you compete in a non-tested show you can't compete in the IDFA, he also told me that if you place in the top 3 in any show you can't compete.

[Delt King]

All this talk about traveling got me thinking....... I am flying home next Tuesday for the show from Borden, On.

Can I make food and bring it on the plane? I know you can't take drinks on but don't want to take the chance of missing meals and scavaging around the fuselage for peanuts and beef jerkey haha.

Does anyone know about Novice Classic IDFA? A guy on base here said if you compete in a non-tested show you can't compete in the IDFA, he also told me that if you place in the top 3 in any show you can't compete.

canadian-classic.com/forms/2010IDFA_NNC_EntryForm.pdf
Says you can do a novice show as long as you haven't placed in another show.

[steve_d]

looks like your safe. I always understood you can compete in IDFA shows regardless of other federations. This is a novice show, so its supposed to be just that, novice. According to the above, you can't have placed top 3 in an open division before this year...you're good to go

[bigtavi8]

Prep rolling around great. Feeling a little grouchy/agitated but im a whiny bitch when i have low carbs. But anyways had sort of a road block today. All my family and my GF were saying to me basicly dont do this show blah blah blah..come back to reality. go to college and all this. Im just living my dream right now and im happy doing it. IM just gonna rock this show and show all the ppl who doubt me that i can do it.

Last night was refeed and it was a little higher than usual. (dads Bday party) so i did some xtra cardio today to burn it off. JUst slight little cheats getting me down lately.

[laslo101]

progress is amazing bro you worked hard this season and definitely shows huge keep it up

[Hugheser]

canadian-classic.com/forms/2010IDFA_NNC_EntryForm.pdf
Says you can do a novice show as long as you haven't placed in another show.

Sweet, that's good to know. Could have a decent showing there. It would probably be pretty hard to keep the conditioning for another whole month without losing a lot of muscle.

Sorry for hijacking the thread.

Keep at it and don't let the nay sayers talk you out of what you love doing!

[bigtavi8]

Weight at about 200 right on the button today. Reaching sort of a sticking point in my weight it looks like. But no worries still got some time to sort it out. Workouts going pretty well weights are still heavy as normal not much drop in strength except on lower carb days. About 8 weeks to go now id say.

[GYMBRAT]

Awesome work brutha! keep at it......your avi is showing your dedication man!!

[bigtavi8]

Def on the right track in the last few days. Just needed and off day to recope mentally and physically. Weight seems to be slowly and progressively going in right direction. Down to 198.5 and feeling very full at this weight. Becoming a lot lot more vascular but its just my genetics. Thats all i got good from my genetics so i take advantage of it. Otherwise everything is going great and in 2 days (on th 27) its my 21st Bday. IM going to keep my composure tho no cheating and no boozing obvs ( dont do that even in offseason but..) ya maybe go catch a movie or something.

[Korilon]

Happy Bday dude :)




Def on the right track in the last few days. Just needed and off day to recope mentally and physically. Weight seems to be slowly and progressively going in right direction. Down to 198.5 and feeling very full at this weight. Becoming a lot lot more vascular but its just my genetics. Thats all i got good from my genetics so i take advantage of it. Otherwise everything is going great and in 2 days (on th 27) its my 21st Bday. IM going to keep my composure tho no cheating and no boozing obvs ( dont do that even in offseason but..) ya maybe go catch a movie or something.

[bigtavi8]

Update for anyone following..

Weight at 199. Did some measurements for the first time in a year or so with the tape and was quite impressed for making some subtle improvements

Arms-both 17.2" cold
Forearms-13.5
Waist-34
Chest (around nipple line, not flexed)-46

Thats all i measured i should have done legs and calves. Oh well. Today is my 21st birthday and i gotta work till 6 then run to the gym and pound out legs...:bday..I wouldnt have it any other way tho :)

[jamex]

:bd

[treebuilder]

Happy Birthday. :bday

[bigtavi8]

I know its too late to fix anything now as far as mass goes but ive really been consumed by these thoughts this week. What is it about my physique that i have to change to not just place but win my class. I know its the diet and hard training, supplementation etc. But what specifically would you adress as a main priority that is holding me back. MY genetics suck ass but its no excuse for not winning a level 1 show. I dont know how some of these competitors coming out of the woodwork do it. Ive been in the gym training seriosuly and doing planned offseason for 2+ years. I was up to 230 this offseason now im 198. And still i maintained the same ****ing look i had before. What to do.

[steve_d]

I wouldn't say your genetics suck ass. You're barely in your 20s. What I would change would be muscle maturity. The only way to change that is to age. So just keep doing what your doing. Put on just 3 pounds per year until your 30 and you'll look insane.

[Jmany]

just putting time in....
i am pretty much at same stage as you btw i have been following this thread for some time, im 4 weeks out from provincials today (juniors and middleweight)....
the wrong attitude imo is to let it take over your life.. for me it just a lifestyle, obviously im gonna put in 100% to be the best, but im not gonna kill myself and give up the rest of my life to be the best.
just keep truckin.. last year i was 163 contest, this year is looking like 183 contest.. just keep it consistant. if u can keep making steady gains every year youl be set. if u need any motivation let me know, im not doing any logs but i can throw up some random pics

[Adonis13]

its just time bro, consistency and longevity is the key to this game. you keep doing what your doing and in a few years you will be a monster!

[LondonMuscle]

bigtavi, i wouldnt say ur genetics suck, quite the opposite really... at least in terms of your shape and symmetry and id say they are above average

u do still need to put some size on but that just comes in time... i personally didnt even begin training until i was 19 and I waited 6 years until i stepped on stage... trust me ur way ahead of the game at this point

i have no doubt at all that ur conditioning will be fantastic come show time and that should be your only goal at this point... when offseason comes you will get a great rebound, be able to reassess your physique and then make a plan to pack on more mass and come back better with each successive show

this game is ALL mental... keep ur head on straight and keep focused

good luck!

[ubcpower]

you say you look the same, in your mind looking at the mirror you might convince yourself of this. Just keep in mind that you see yourself day in and day out...others will notice and subtle differences will be noticed in the competition pics. Youve put in the effort, small changes are there man.

[bigtavi8]

Weight at about 198 a few new pics i took yesterday after my slight cheat meal. Feeling like im coming along at a decent rate and not changing much on the scale but changing physically for sure.

I know my back is shit but im happy with the way my lats are coming down lower. For me this is a big accomplishment. Ive always lacked the thickness but the lats inserting lower is huge for me so im pumped.

[natenator]

Lookin good dude. Very good. I'd say you're ahead of schedule but I'll let DK decide that :)

Wtf is with your hair? You went from fag to ****tard????

Geez.

;)

[bigtavi8]

Thanks Nate about the phsique. and the hair. well i geuss ill keep working on it. hahah.. what do you want man i got the old shaved mohawk. I think im just going to bick it and say the hell with it but i got liek 10 battle scars back there.

[Korilon]

Thanks Nate about the phsique. and the hair. well i geuss ill keep working on it. hahah.. what do you want man i got the old shaved mohawk. I think im just going to bick it and say the hell with it but i got liek 10 battle scars back there.


haha well i got your battle scars beat with my horseshoe shaped scar from the front of my ear to teh top of my head to the back of my ear :p

beat that sucker :p

[bigtavi8]

Check this out guys i was bored waiting for my next meal and i was cruising through last years pics. This on the right is me 9 weeks out from last years show at around 179-180 and this is me this year on the left 9 weeks out from missisauga at 200. Pretty good changes in one year. LOL had to edit. But ya preps going amazing to say the least cant thank DK enough for all of his efforts hes always available for questions and help no matter what.

[Delt King]

uhhh Tav you might want to re edit your post. The one on the left (black shorts) is THIS year, The one on the right (blue shorts is last year). You're much leaner and twenty lbs heavier this year at the same time in your prep. Yeah i'd say it's working.

[bigtavi8]

new pics 7 weeks out. Cheat meal last night. No pump. Shitty pics but here goess.

[69challenger]

Coming together nicely! Good stuff Tav!

[btufts]

great work man, love the vascularity, youre gonna kill it this year

[ksbga]

Someday I'm gonna say "I used to train at the same gym as Big Tavi"
And people will say "No way! IFBB PRO BigTavi?!" Yep, that's the guy... LOL
Lookin great Tav. You've come a long way these past few years bud! Keep up the dedication baby!


Ken
CANADIAN MUSCLE TEAM :flagC

[laslo101]

great progress man and that 9 weeks out comparison is crazy.. hope i have that size and leaness when im your age good work.

[CreatineAmonster]

Crazy progress and vascularity man your reppin windsor hard core keep it up. Oh yeah and where would I find said Truesupplements store in windsor you speak of?????

[bigtavi8]

The mecca for supplements in this area True Supplements is located on Dougall avenue right on the same block as the old taco bell across the street and the weight watchers across the street. Its in before walmart if your coming from the expressway on the opposite side of walmart. complicated but not really its right on dougall...go in there and check the place out. Better yet order a big order over 120 i believe and get some creapure for free then pick it up in store and get no shipping cost.

[CreatineAmonster]

The mecca for supplements in this area True Supplements is located on Dougall avenue right on the same block as the old taco bell across the street and the weight watchers across the street. Its in before walmart if your coming from the expressway on the opposite side of walmart. complicated but not really its right on dougall...go in there and check the place out. Better yet order a big order over 120 i believe and get some creapure for free then pick it up in store and get no shipping cost.

I know where that is I am now officially pissed that tommorow is easter and I will have to wait till tuesday to check it out lmao I will tell them I heard about it from ya it will be a couple weeks but I am going to dropping some serious cash on some protein and other supps fo sho was thinking of ordering online then saw your posts.

[OntariOMuscle101]

new pics 7 weeks out. Cheat meal last night. No pump. Shitty pics but here goess.


Dame Tavi your looking ripped to shit, cant wait till your 1 week out! Cant wait for the day I can say, "I used to go to HS with this guy!!"....keep up the great work bro!

[steve_d]

^ can't you say that now? lol...Just mesing, I know what you mean...Big tav's got some good potential...Like I said earlier, a few pounds per year, and look out for a superheavy weight tav

[bigtavi8]

Ur the man steved. ANd everyone thanks for the support. Without you guys backing me up i wouldnt have never made it this far. And if i every made it to superheavies man would i be happy. A couple pounds a year. LIke fouad abiad says "SACRIFICE WITHOUT REGRET!

[steve_d]

hey, at you're age I was under 140 on stage. Actually made it to under 130 for one show when I dieted away lost all my muscle. I should be mid 160s this time, 10 years later. It's all about time and consistency. Most people want to gain 20 pounds every year. You've actually almost done that this time...But from now on, be proud of the 3-4 you can gain from year to year.

[bigtavi8]

Crazy unexpected easter present. My uncle works for some supplement company in canada and sent me about 3-4hundred bucks of supplements. Kreaklyn x 3 bottles, vit c x 2 bottles, 4 x5lb weight gainers, 5 lbs iso, all of cytogenix and worst Muscletech line up. But im not complaining all free and ill take what i need.

[CreatineAmonster]

Oh sheet you going on the muscletech you better make sure you got a PCT ready ;) you know that stuff is stronger then steriods. :hu

[bigtavi8]

HAHAHA ill give the MT to my small buddies. Or i could use it as fire wood. Honestly its nice to have all these supps but considering the time right now and the prep its all going to have to wait ill offseason. But o well ill run through that protein in the offseason in no time.

[CreatineAmonster]

It's the marketing and price that is the prob with MT but good products to use during a bulk I would think and the price was perfect :)

[jaws]

Looking good bigtavi8 Good luck and Stay Strong!

[Dragon1911]

Amazing transformation so far, vascularity is amazing

[Canadian Protein.com]

Looking very good BigTav!

PS. your order is ready for pickup! :D

[GYMBRAT]

wicked work brutha! Pure dedication and it shows!

[bigtavi8]

Hey guys update. Tweaked my diet a little and things lately have been going great. Still at 199 but feeling more full and very very vascular. I feel personally that i could stand to get to to MAYBE 190ish but any less and im cutting myself short. I have a sea of veins under my lower abs and my legs/glutes are coming in great. So far so good and more pics to come end of this week. Stepping it up another level this week so we will see what happens.

[CreatineAmonster]

No B.S. Bro after seeing you today I got on here and you look more ripped and alot Bigger then the last pics you posted can't wait to see how you do at the show. Thanks for being so cool when I approched ya I can only guess what you were thinking. "**** I am in a hurry and now this momo wants to come and talk to me between sets lol"

[L3]

ripped dude!!! good ****in work. sick vascularity in the delts/upper pecs

[marino]

looking good tavi

[bigtavi8]

No B.S. Bro after seeing you today I got on here and you look more ripped and alot Bigger then the last pics you posted can't wait to see how you do at the show. Thanks for being so cool when I approched ya I can only guess what you were thinking. "**** I am in a hurry and now this momo wants to come and talk to me between sets lol"

Bro in a rush or not i was pumped to see ya. Even if i knew it was you i wouldve bitched out in fear that it wasnt so thanks for coming and saying whats up. Ya i feel like im making good progress so new pics will come shortly.

[bigtavi8]

I wanted to post some new pics up. I really am only doing this for self encouragement. By weight is still around 200 but im feeling like my conditioning is improving. Heres some new pics from today at 201.

[Prisoner#22]

make sure you get posing trunks that don't ride so low as you are wearing your shorts, as your torso looks too long when displayed with low riding waist band. That gives the illusion of being long and narrow, you want to look a little shorter and wider as possible

[Ritch]

Good pics there bro! I`m impressed!

[laslo101]

shit man your huge and a natty way leaner than me and ive been at this for 11 weeks lol, but i know you put in the hardwork way longer so you deserve it man keep it up

[Prisoner#22]

your side chest needs work, your thigh, hamstring sweep could be displayed much more to your advantage. Keep the legs together, press the the outer hammy out with the back leg, by using the front knee to exert the pressure and then crank that toso as far to the left as possible to look as wide as you can up top. someone will have to show you this in person.

[BMac]

Looking solid dude!

[Jmany]

atta boy.... big improvements. looks like you will end up being around 190-193 area after water out, cant really tell with no leg shots but damn close. good luck on the last part of diet its the worst hah

[bigtavi8]

Had my leg workout today with DK and it was insane. We really killed it and i picked up a lot of pointers on training and posing. Thanks again Dk for putting me through it and helping me along the way. Condition wise DK and I think im on track maybe slightly ahead but still ok. No dramatic changes just holding the course because everything seems to be working just fine. Definitly got some inspirtation from tonight and a lil fuel to keep me going here for the last 6 weeks. Its gonna be a hell of a ride.

[CreatineAmonster]

Had my leg workout today with DK and it was insane. We really killed it and i picked up a lot of pointers on training and posing. Thanks again Dk for putting me through it and helping me along the way. Condition wise DK and I think im on track maybe slightly ahead but still ok. No dramatic changes just holding the course because everything seems to be working just fine. Definitly got some inspirtation from tonight and a lil fuel to keep me going here for the last 6 weeks. Its gonna be a hell of a ride.

Right on man good to hear and I only met DK at True Supps but I can imagine as helpful as he has been to me there and outhere how awsome it would be to having him train and work with you. Killer team up :beer

[bigtavi8]

Still at er in the gym everyday and doing my cardio/diet. Im basicly on autopilot and pretty consumed by all the things im doing. My posts may be a little less frequent and pics not for a good week or two. Im gonna wait till the change is more dramatic. Approx 6 weeks till the big day and im ready for it.

[GYMBRAT]

GOOD to hear my friend!! Keep hard at it!!!

[Felinecougar]

Hey, checking in Tav. Wanted to know I'm following ya here.

6 weeks big guy! Your looking great. :a+

[bigtavi8]

5 weeks to go and im feeling very very good about this. Mentally and physically ive been feeling excellent. Had the norm rough days and tough cardio sessions but overall energy, pump, strength is good. Ive been roughly staying around 200-201ish morning weight before eating or drinking. My condition is improving daily. Abs and lower abs are out and veiny. Vascularity is the craziest ive ever had. My lat spread is drasticly improved. Ive been putting together my posing songs and rouitnes and getting that bs ready. This weekend im going to watch straty show and when i get back me and DK are going absolutly ****ing balls to the wall crazy. Kicking it up about 5 nothces. Im going to be at my best and im going to bring it. My mind is feeling very strong and my body the same. Ive never been in such a good mindset during a prep. Im actually having fun!

Im going to this show to win my class, not to fall within the ranks or knock it off my bucket list. I know in my heart that if i give it my all i can achieve it. When im done there will be no second geussing and wondering what i could have done better. Now is my time to make it happen and cut the shit.

[CreatineAmonster]

5 weeks to go and im feeling very very good about this. Mentally and physically ive been feeling excellent. Had the norm rough days and tough cardio sessions but overall energy, pump, strength is good. Ive been roughly staying around 200-201ish morning weight before eating or drinking. My condition is improving daily. Abs and lower abs are out and veiny. Vascularity is the craziest ive ever had. My lat spread is drasticly improved. Ive been putting together my posing songs and rouitnes and getting that bs ready. This weekend im going to watch straty show and when i get back me and DK are going absolutly ****ing balls to the wall crazy. Kicking it up about 5 nothces. Im going to be at my best and im going to bring it. My mind is feeling very strong and my body the same. Ive never been in such a good mindset during a prep. Im actually having fun!

Im going to this show to win my class, not to fall within the ranks or knock it off my bucket list. I know in my heart that if i give it my all i can achieve it. When im done there will be no second geussing and wondering what i could have done better. Now is my time to make it happen and cut the shit.

Damn thats the attitude bro it is about 95% that I will see ya in stratford, wife is on board now it is just a question of cash which I don't think should be a problem.

[bigtavi8]

Damn thats the attitude bro it is about 95% that I will see ya in stratford, wife is on board now it is just a question of cash which I don't think should be a problem.

Right on even if you dont go to the night show the prejudging is badass too. And if you go and you dont come say whats up to me and DK :beat

LOL

[CreatineAmonster]

Right on even if you dont go to the night show the prejudging is badass too. And if you go and you dont come say whats up to me and DK :beat

LOL

LOL I will be by for sure I think I am only going to the pre's too my wife is comming as a favour to me so I am going to take her for a nice dinner and such after.

[bigtavi8]

Hey guys a little update.

Weight at 200.5

Been tweaking my diet and really nailing down my posing everyday. Feeling excellent considering how many weeks i have to go. Everything is going according to plan and im not far off from making weight as it is and id geuss im below 6,7% BF. Vascularity is good, pumps still good in the gym, cardio is a bitch but im not missing any sessions.

Minor setback today but im still training. I feel fine its just i had a minor surgery on my foot today so i may have to take a day off cardio and make up tommarow. Oh well better now than 1 week out!

[Korilon]

sugery? Dude i think you have to take a month off man!! Don't wanna take a chance of making it worse now do ya? ;)

lol

[Adonis13]

ingrown nail?

[bigtavi8]

ingrown nail?

Started like that 6 weeks ago. SO i tried 2 or 3 times to cut it out with a scalpal to avoid missing cardio but the pain and inflammation got to bad to deal with. After all the tries i just went to the docs and it was gettin real shitty. SO they cut off half the nail and fixed up my toe a bit. Hurt like a bitch. Call me a pussy but ill take a 1inch pin in my glute but 8 in the top of my toe. OUCH dam thing. I told the doc im afraid of needles. hahahaa :laugh

[Korilon]

Started like that 6 weeks ago. SO i tried 2 or 3 times to cut it out with a scalpal to avoid missing cardio but the pain and inflammation got to bad to deal with. After all the tries i just went to the docs and it was gettin real shitty. SO they cut off half the nail and fixed up my toe a bit. Hurt like a bitch. Call me a pussy but ill take a 1inch pin in my glute but 8 in the top of my toe. OUCH dam thing. I told the doc im afraid of needles. hahahaa :laugh



Pussy :P

[bigtavi8]

:ne
Pussy :P

i hate you. LOL.. i was thinking about dropping out of the show to let the "older gentlemen" have there fun. hahahaha

[bigtavi8]

Do i have to call you sir when i meet you out of respect for my elders. I wouldnt want to disrespect you man where brothas.

[Delt King]

Do i have to call you sir when i meet you out of respect for my elders. I wouldnt want to disrespect you man where brothas.

Korilon, you don't want to know what the young buck calls me. lol

[Big D]

Started like that 6 weeks ago. SO i tried 2 or 3 times to cut it out with a scalpal to avoid missing cardio but the pain and inflammation got to bad to deal with. After all the tries i just went to the docs and it was gettin real shitty. SO they cut off half the nail and fixed up my toe a bit. Hurt like a bitch. Call me a pussy but ill take a 1inch pin in my glute but 8 in the top of my toe. OUCH dam thing. I told the doc im afraid of needles. hahahaa :laugh


that sucks and it does sound painfull, a buddy of mine got his whole nail removed

[Korilon]

Korilon, you don't want to know what the young buck calls me. lol


Well we will just have to show him that age is but a # and he will be there eventually lol

There is no escape for him! he will join us eventually :P

[Adonis13]

lol i knew it....stop picking at it lol

[ironwill]

Well we will just have to show him that age is but a # and he will be there eventually lol

There is no escape for him! he will join us eventually :P

dont talk to fast, im thinking hes gonna kick butt this yr....:beer;)
In a few yrs....watch out....

[bigtavi8]

dont talk to fast, im thinking hes gonna kick butt this yr....:beer;)
In a few yrs....watch out....

Thats the positive reinforcement im talking about. At least somebody here takes me seriously :D

[69challenger]

Korilon, you don't want to know what the young buck calls me. lol

Jezuz...wonder what he'd call me:eek:

[LeanMeanBikiniQueen]

Thats the positive reinforcement im talking about. At least somebody here takes me seriously :D


Well he got a girl that's 13 years younger then him so must be doing something right ;)

[Korilon]

Thats the positive reinforcement im talking about. At least somebody here takes me seriously :D



Well now there is the extra motivation I need :p

6am cardio tomorrow!!!

I's on kiddo


:bch

[Korilon]

dont talk to fast, im thinking hes gonna kick butt this yr....:beer;)
In a few yrs....watch out....



By the way i was saying he will reach our age soon enough :p
There is no avoiding it lol :P

[ironwill]

Then you hit my age, next stop ....old folks home!!!

[Korilon]

Then you hit my age, next stop ....old folks home!!!

You don't look to be much older then me man lol :P
I'm getting up there.

Getting my Rims and flame paint job done on my scooter next week :P

:sup

[ironwill]

You don't look to be much older then me man lol :P
I'm getting up there.

Getting my Rims and flame paint job done on my scooter next week :P

:sup shhweeet!!! cant wait to see the pics of you and LMBQ trailin behind on the backseat....:ht

[Korilon]

shhweeet!!! cant wait to see the pics of you and LMBQ trailin behind on the backseat....:ht


Ya she will definitely be riding bitch on that bad boy!!!

:yeah

[ironwill]

Ya she will definitely be riding bitch on that bad boy!!!

:yeah

Heres a good one for traffic jams and just all around good times!!!

[Delt King]

Heres a good one for traffic jams and just all around good times!!!

LOL no phallic reference there at all.

[Korilon]

Heres a good one for traffic jams and just all around good times!!!


This is for tav when he reaches our age!!

[bigtavi8]

That scooter is wayyyy more badass than my car. Im going to save up..

[Canadian Protein.com]

This is for tav when he reaches our age!!

That thing is AWESOME!

[bigtavi8]

Right on track brothas. Me and DK plowed out delts and i practiced my posing. Really nailing the complusaries. 4 more weeks to go now and this sat stratford. Gonna be a blast. Anyone on here competing...

[LondonMuscle]

awesome meeting you and DK tonight... you're looking great buddy, real big and seem to be in very good spirits... keep it up!

we appreciated the VIP seats, very classy move!

[bigtavi8]

LM man your a down to earth guy and your arms are larger than life in reality. Seriously this year you know its CMT VS. LMT at the Missisauga. Like i was saying to Reinforcements what a kick in the ass of motivation to see that show last night. The quality of light heavies was very good and well worth a watch to gauge where we were at. Plus the TS booth was fun as hell and i think we still managed to laugh and keep good spirits even after 18h at that booth and 100s of samples gone out.

[bigtavi8]

3.5 weeks out now. Weight was at 203 this morning after the rebound from my last cheat. Feeling strong in the gym despite low carbs. Had a hell of a chest workout tonight. :a+ Not much time left now just bringing it all in and sticking to the plan to a T. Holding a bit on my obliques and legs so i still got a BIT to go. Im getting real excited and motivated now.

[Big D]

good work bro, you have a good positive attitude right now I like it keep it up

[bigtavi8]

hahahah this years mental game has been a lot easier. I learned a lot of what works and what doesnt. Last year at this point i was a hell of a mess. Anxiety, depression, lethargy, negative thoughts. Barely could even train. Total 180 this year and im loving it.

[GYMBRAT]

your gonna KICK ASS good buddy!!!!!!

[bigtavi8]

weight down to 201 now and the diet is getting really tough. Going into zombie mode but its all part of this game. Beating the shit out of my body into submission and the obliques and low abs are really really coming in. Cardio is still daily at about 35 mins but the fat just keeps shredding and no fat burners. Since i got back from stratford show the most ive screwed up on my diet is 8 extra almonds in 4 days. So im pretty focused and fighting the cravings for everything. Staying in a lot more at night and sleeping earlier to fight the hunger but its working great. Ill keep ya updated and take a pic tommarow after delt day.

24 more days!

[CreatineAmonster]

Cant wait for the new pics man way to go with the diet I can only imagine how hard it gets way to be strong mentally man :fwave

[bigtavi8]

WHOA had a awful sleep last night and feeling pretty ill today. Light headed, achy, and weak as hell. Skipping work but im going to rest up and see if i can beat it. With the amount of vit c i take its unbelievable im even feeling sick. But last few days been really cold and nose running and throat really sore so...oh well..still eating just sleeping a little more.

[Korilon]

WHOA had a awful sleep last night and feeling pretty ill today. Light headed, achy, and weak as hell. Skipping work but im going to rest up and see if i can beat it. With the amount of vit c i take its unbelievable im even feeling sick. But last few days been really cold and nose running and throat really sore so...oh well..still eating just sleeping a little more.



Crappy man!!

Hope ya feel better soon!!

[Big D]

WHOA had a awful sleep last night and feeling pretty ill today. Light headed, achy, and weak as hell. Skipping work but im going to rest up and see if i can beat it. With the amount of vit c i take its unbelievable im even feeling sick. But last few days been really cold and nose running and throat really sore so...oh well..still eating just sleeping a little more.

had the same cold last week, I felt exhausted all week, i couldn't stay awake if my life depended on it.

nothing wrong with sleeping big guy, just sleep it off

[bigtavi8]

hey guys just a few small pics of the progress...hard to take pics of yourself but heres the abs and delts after waking up from this afternoons nap.haha.

[LondonMuscle]

looking real good tavi... conditioning definitely isnt gonna be an issue for you this show

whats the weight like today?

[519Muscle]

wait... that can`t be u Tavi, i don`t see 20 veins running through ur shoulder...lol

[bigtavi8]

Today my weight is 201, 202ish morning weight no clothes, no fat burners for 2 weeks. We all know pics are not the real deal but i am holding slightly on the lower abs, and slightly on the glutes. Obliques were a problem last week but since the deit became more strict with regards to amount of carbs (to not delvge into too much detail) there coming in very fast. I have the condition to get on stage in about 2 weeks but its nice to be ready early and then coast in then thursday before the show be freaking out. Realisticly for safetys sake me and dk agree i should get to abot 198. As of now im doing just a decent amount of cardio 6 days a week and keeping it real heavy and strict in the training...Prep is going better than i imagined and judging by my pics last year i put on 20+ lean pounds (178-202) so its been an awesome and effective offseason.

[bigtavi8]

wait... that can`t be u Tavi, i don`t see 20 veins running through ur shoulder...lol

hahah no f'in pump i hate it...lol the second i step in the gym boom the veins emplode to water hoses. Youve prob never seen me that smooth eh..ahahha.. even on leg day i have 20 more veins.

[Korilon]

Starting to get vascular on my end now but nothing like you man lol.

[bigtavi8]

Last night from like 7-12pm was the hardest part of the diet i have had to endure. my stomach was growling and screaming at me for carbs. Im dieing literally. I stand at the cupboards and look at what i can eat just to tide me over. I pick something up and then think of the guilt and letting myself down. I throw it back and say **** it and im going to bed. Try to sleep but too hungry. All night i fought the urge to cheat just one slight bit. SO i chugged water and even had one pack of crystal light. It worked i didnt cheat.

So i go to bed and have a so so sleep and wake up this morning. Im thinking dam i was 202 yesterday and i had a low carb day, extra cardio, and i didnt cheat.

Weight was 204 :mad: I wanted to take the ****ing scale and throw it out the window! 2 pounds and not one ****ing cheat or differnce. Dont get it but its ok hittin legs today for what might be the the 3rd last time.

Just my weight is acting real funny but in the mirror im getting more peeled to the bone and vascular every day.

[CreatineAmonster]

Hang in there bro the scale is a big ****ing lie all the time. I know you have to make weight but you will DK will make sure just trust it. Not cheating is a win in itself man.

[steve_d]

Weight was 204 :mad: I wanted to take the ****ing scale and throw it out the window! 2 pounds and not one ****ing cheat or differnce. Dont get it but its ok hittin legs today for what might be the the 3rd last time.

Just my weight is acting real funny but in the mirror im getting more peeled to the bone and vascular every day.

I think it would be awesome that the scale is going up...Don't let the weight play tricks on you. its probably a good thing to see the scale go up.

[LondonMuscle]

Just my weight is acting real funny but in the mirror im getting more peeled to the bone and vascular every day.

Then stop using the scale!! ya i said it.

i find the scale is much more useful in the beginning of the diet when you cant see the difference in appearance from dropping from 15% bf to 14%... but later on in the diet who the hell cares, really?

would you rather your weight go down but you look worse in the mirror? i hope not!

your conditioning is very good at this point... if i may offer some advice it would be to stop looking at the scale from this point in, its totally useless

[bigtavi8]

Thanks guys and thanks a lot for that tip LM. Ya i use it mainly as a gauge but with carbs flucuating and sodium also its hard to say. Also considering all the other factors involved i could possibly be going up a few pounds of good weight.

[Korilon]

Thanks guys and thanks a lot for that tip LM. Ya i use it mainly as a gauge but with carbs flucuating and sodium also its hard to say. Also considering all the other factors involved i could possibly be going up a few pounds of good weight.


hey man

Same thing is happening to me lol.

weight went up, getting leaner, looking better.....Don't get it but hey DK doesn't seem worried so no biggy :)

[bigtavi8]

Hard leg workout tonight. Managed to make it through and give it my all and my heaviest. Still ploughed out heavy squats and hacks. Weights down slightly and cardio getting a little tougher. Not the best looking posing today but everyday seems to bring differnt things depending on the carbs, water level, sodium. One thing is for sure im ready to take a off day tommarow and rest my muscles and my mind. Overall very productive and satisfying week. Im going to celebrate by having a spinach salad :) LOL

[bigtavi8]

i know this is not the place for this discussion but...Last night went out to do something with the woman to kill time and wsa fricken amazing. I seen the clash of the titans movie in 3D and despite being shy of 30 bucks for us it was the most amazing thing ive ever seen. First time in weeks i made it 2 hours without thinking about BB or food. 3d Movies are absolutly unbelievable and truly exciting im going to have to go catch one again what a good time.

[bigtavi8]

Diets been a lot less painful lately since we pulled out an old trick to filling my stomach on low low carb days. A couple cups of baby spinach and some zero cal, zero everything dress and im full with basicly 1g carbs and like 40 cals. It helps me so much since i am dieing of hunger it really crushes the pains. Today is my OFF day from the gym first one in 7 days and im not even going to do cardio. Just strict on the diet and rest probobly sleep between every meal. hahaha.

[bigtavi8]

Monday, may 3rd. 2.5 weeks out.

Weight- 204 morning.

Stuck it out in the diet yesterday and slept basicly all day to fight the hunger. Awesome rest day for my body and mind. Well rested now im going to make my routine today and practice posing. Then back to the gym tonight to hit chest hard. 2.5 more weeks and all the work ive put in this offseason and prep will pay off. Just trying to fight the mental game. Offseason and carbs galore im bigger and got about 10 times more veins. All carbed down and depleted im a little smoother i find but conditioning is getting better. Veins everywhere on lower abodomen and the fingers on the obliques are in. Just got to seperate them quads and hams now and i think if i let them heal and dont keep breaking them down with hours of stair stepper and 405 deep squats there fullness with come out like they did offseason.

[steve_d]

Diets been a lot less painful lately since we pulled out an old trick to filling my stomach on low low carb days. A couple cups of baby spinach and some zero cal, zero everything dress and im full with basicly 1g carbs and like 40 cals. It helps me so much since i am dieing of hunger it really crushes the pains. Today is my OFF day from the gym first one in 7 days and im not even going to do cardio. Just strict on the diet and rest probobly sleep between every meal. hahaha.

couple cups of spinach would not even put a dent in my hunger or satisfaction! If my salad is any smaller than 4 pounds in weight, I don't consider it a salad!

[bigtavi8]

Had a meeting yesterday with DK to assess my progress. We tightened up the carbs in the diet and manipulated some things i was doing wrong so far. Weight today is at 201.2 and im feeling amazing. A lot less bloated and all the obliques and quad seperations are out. Chest is fully striated and vascularity is wayyyy up. Posed last night at the gym and for once was completely happy and satisfied. 18 more days and im on that stage. Its going to get rough in the next few but im ready to hang tough because even as it is now i could hit the stage this weekend. But i need to get a little tighter still in some areas.

Upped the cardio a bit and dropped some cals and carbs in useless areas.

207<201.2 today! Cant complain yesterday was my best day in the prep thus far.:hu

[Korilon]

Had a meeting yesterday with DK to assess my progress. We tightened up the carbs in the diet and manipulated some things i was doing wrong so far. Weight today is at 201.2 and im feeling amazing. A lot less bloated and all the obliques and quad seperations are out. Chest is fully striated and vascularity is wayyyy up. Posed last night at the gym and for once was completely happy and satisfied. 18 more days and im on that stage. Its going to get rough in the next few but im ready to hang tough because even as it is now i could hit the stage this weekend. But i need to get a little tighter still in some areas.

Upped the cardio a bit and dropped some cals and carbs in useless areas.

207<201.2 today! Cant complain yesterday was my best day in the prep thus far.:hu




Good job man!

Things are falling into place :)


We are gonna try and make it up there one day soo for a visit and we can have a little posedown :P

[bigtavi8]

Good job man!

Things are falling into place :)


We are gonna try and make it up there one day soo for a visit and we can have a little posedown :P

Dam right its only fair to come here i gotta go there and chill at your place! LOL cant wait for the show im a little hurting but looking a lot better than i did at my show last year already! 18 more days brotha...

[CreatineAmonster]

Great to hear BigT can't wait to see how you and Kor do. Seriously amazing progress.

[bigtavi8]

Aright..been training with DK a tonne and with his good buddy everyday and really starting to get there. I posted a new pic here you guys be the judge if its working or not :beer The cardio is high the carbs are low and im realll tired but its all worth it. 2.5 more weeks and im there!

I just wish i had some vascularity?!

[L3]

wooooooord

[Adonis13]

lol, not vieny at all. great progress tav.

[BMac]

Looks awesome dude, gonna be killer at show time

[jaws]

Wow BigT Looking dry and shreded for sure!

[laslo101]

thats crazy veins wow man great progress !!!

[natenator]

looking great dude. Looks like you're holding a bit of water but that's no problem at all given you are pretty lean.

How are the back and legs? Understand if you wish not to post those pics...

[ironwill]

damn impressive, you have improved a tonne in the past yr.....Keep this up you're going to do some damage bro.....Great work you guys...

[steve_o]

You look awesome. Some veins in that upper chest area for sure. You have some big abs! Keep it up man only 2 weeks to go. Hold tough!!!!

[bigtavi8]

Doing great lately, diet is killer but im pulling through. Morning weight down to 196 and legs are in. JUst booked my spray tan for the show and im pumped about that too so no worries about colour or any of that. Everything is playing out perfectly and as of tommarow ill be 2 weeks out! Dam am i excited. Tommarow is my last heavy heavy leg day with Dk and my training partner so im gonna rest up good and get ready to smash it out.

Cardio is def getting boring but not that painful. Ive done worse but for now 1h is not killing me that bad. Just gotta crank the tunes and think about something else.

[bigtavi8]

Weight steady at 196. Feeling the low carbs a bit in the gym ex. light headedness, black out, faint feelings. But weights are still the same and form is much more strict. Just trying to stay as heavy and intense as possible to keep the muscle full and not waste away. Looking very very lean the best i have ever looked in my life. Delt King has been the best coach and mentor in this prep. He is a stand up guy who has worked with me every step of the way and kills the weights in the trenches right beside me. I cant thank him enough and i urge anyone who needs prep help or diet help to contact him. Believe me it is well worth it and you will become the best youve ever been.

Thanks for all your hardwork, sacrifice, and time DK> your the man 100%.

I will not let you down these last 13 days.

[Korilon]

Weight steady at 196. Feeling the low carbs a bit in the gym ex. light headedness, black out, faint feelings. But weights are still the same and form is much more strict. Just trying to stay as heavy and intense as possible to keep the muscle full and not waste away. Looking very very lean the best i have ever looked in my life. Delt King has been the best coach and mentor in this prep. He is a stand up guy who has worked with me every step of the way and kills the weights in the trenches right beside me. I cant thank him enough and i urge anyone who needs prep help or diet help to contact him. Believe me it is well worth it and you will become the best youve ever been.

Thanks for all your hardwork, sacrifice, and time DK> your the man 100%.

I will not let you down these last 13 days.




I Second that motion :)

DK is the SHIT!!!!

[Delt King]

Thanks Tav and Kor, it's nice to be appreciated but the reality is you guys are taking the information I provide and applying it day in and day out. You guys deserve the applause in my book.
Now time to get back to work...DO YOUR CARDIO! lol :D


Weight steady at 196. Feeling the low carbs a bit in the gym ex. light headedness, black out, faint feelings. But weights are still the same and form is much more strict. Just trying to stay as heavy and intense as possible to keep the muscle full and not waste away. Looking very very lean the best i have ever looked in my life. Delt King has been the best coach and mentor in this prep. He is a stand up guy who has worked with me every step of the way and kills the weights in the trenches right beside me. I cant thank him enough and i urge anyone who needs prep help or diet help to contact him. Believe me it is well worth it and you will become the best youve ever been.

Thanks for all your hardwork, sacrifice, and time DK> your the man 100%.

I will not let you down these last 13 days.

[bigtavi8]

Hey guys 12 days out now. Im extremely bored and not much to do so dont mind my frequent annoying updates.

Weight down to the lowest it has been the entire prep and feeling very full at this weight. Yesterday was a cardio and abs workout with my training partner, new CBB member "THE WARRIOR". I convinced him to check out the boards so ppl be cool with him. Hes been around BB for over 10 years and really has been helping me when DK cant make it out. He also helped DK train for all 3 of his shows. SO make him feel at home here...I got the best group of guys beating the shit out of me in and out of the gym and everyone on here and at home have been very supportive and motivating.

I just want to thank everyone for taking the time and patience to read my log and bare with me while i finish this prep. I appreciate all your responses whether positive or constuctive criticism. CBB ROCKS! :fwave

[natenator]

go get'em tiger!

[countrychic]

Great job Tav!!

Countdown is on :)