I think I am going to do the Mississauga show...

[Andre]

Yup that's right... it will be my 1st show and I am 38 years young :hu

Shooting for the light heavies...

I will post up more details as we get closer to the show!

[#8]

is that a tested show?

[Andre]

No... it's OPA...

bao.on.ca

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Pics of progress!!
Good luck Andre.

[69challenger]

Nice! I'll be there to cheer you on!!!

[metalchick]

Thats great Andre! I will be there for sure to cheer you on! (With my Anytime Fitness pom poms) =)

[ironwill]

Good luck and kudos for jumping out there....I did my first one at 38 yrs young as well........Cant wait to see the progress....

[bigtavi8]

Ill be there Andre in light heavies...it will be great competition and i hope its a good show.

[O-Train]

Cool. Looking forward to seeing the progression. Have you got your OPA membership and sent in your paperwork for the show yet? Aint nothing to it but to do it.

[Delt King]

Nice more guys from CBB! The light heavies will be stacked with CBB members with Big Tavi and Korilon (from the Canadian Muscle Team) and now Andre throwing his hat in the mix. Good luck with your prep dude, i hope everything works out for you.:greet

[Sean Summers]

I will be there.
SS

[Big_Papa_B]

Sweet Andre....When is the show?

[Andre]

Sweet Andre....When is the show?

Thanks to everyone for all the words of encouragement!!

Here are the show details...

Obrien/Luchka Mississauga Championships
Provincial Qualifier
May 22,2010
Mississauga, ON
Nina Luchka www.Fitness-Fox.com - IFBB Figure Pro

Mindi O'Brien teamobrien@cogeco.ca or www.mindiobrien.com - IFBB Fitness Pro

[natenator]

Good luck bud! Get'r'dun

[Praetorian]

Have you started dieting yet?....16 weeks out would have been Feb 1...and the last week really doesnt count as you arent dropping much fat when carbing up etc...that leaves 13 weeks...time is ticking.
P

[Andre]

Have you started dieting yet?....16 weeks out would have been Feb 1...and the last week relly does count as you arent dropping much fat when carbing up etc...that leaves 13 weeks...time is ticking.
P

I am starting my diet next week... I stay pretty lean all year round... if anything I have a hard time keeping my weight up... I will try to do monthly progress photos...

This is roughly my starting point...
http://s97997631.onlinehome.us/temp/andre/abs.jpg

[pblade]

I havnt been to a show yet! I wanna come check you out and every one else, you look awesome so far Andre! How much are tickets or is it free? And I don't see an address for the show?

[Andre]

I havnt been to a show yet! I wanna come check you out and every one else, you look awesome so far Andre! How much are tickets or is it free? And I don't see an address for the show?

Thanks! I am not sure of the exact address, it's not free... I think it's around $30...

This would be considered my off season condition... no cardio and eating as much as a small familly :laugh

http://s97997631.onlinehome.us/temp/andre/aug28.jpg
http://s97997631.onlinehome.us/temp/andre/aug28b.jpg
http://s97997631.onlinehome.us/temp/andre/aug13.jpg

[Delt King]

I havnt been to a show yet! I wanna come check you out and every one else, you look awesome so far Andre! How much are tickets or is it free? And I don't see an address for the show?

Prejudging is usually 20 to 25 bucks and evening show is 30 to 40 bucks somewhere in that range. But as far as seeing awesome physiques and getting motivated, it's worth it IMO.

[massabsamurai]

best of luck :)

[Request]

I hope you do well man, all the best.

[Italianguy87]

Hi bro,I looked at your pictures,and the only thing that I can say is that you are a Canadian freak!!!
Anyway,I saw that you live in Toronto,I have lots relatives in Toronto,and infact last August i was there,and I have also one relative in Missisauga.
However,Good luck for your competition,I hope that you will reach good results.

[Andre]

Thanks for the kind words...

This is what I looked like 10 years ago back in 2000...

http://solo2.abac.com/avigdor/amer%20laco%202000/000617012.jpg

[Delt King]

Well you had hair then. LOL

Good transformation to say the least.

[Andre]

I started loosing my hair 8 years ago... not juice related :)

http://solo2.abac.com/avigdor/to%20bike%20show%2001/im000360.jpg

[ironwill]

I started loosing my hair 8 years ago... not juice related :)

http://solo2.abac.com/avigdor/to%20bike%20show%2001/im000360.jpg
first off andre!!!lol
http://www.canadabodybuilding.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16207

good stuff, will be a good read to follow....

[natenator]

first off andre!!!lol
http://www.canadabodybuilding.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16207

good stuff, will be a good read to follow....
lmao

nice one hahah

[Andre]

223lbs this morning... 11 weeks till showtime... I will kick it into high gear when I get back from the Arnold on Monday!

[pblade]

keep it up Andre!

so for the show what is better for my money to come to. should i go to pre judging or evening show? What will be more fun and a chance to see amazing physiques.

[Rhinobolt10]

very very cool brother.

Can't wait to see how you come along.

Hope you post up as much as you can.

[O-Train]

keep it up Andre!

so for the show what is better for my money to come to. should i go to pre judging or evening show? What will be more fun and a chance to see amazing physiques.

Evening show is more for entertainment. If there is a guest poser (generally an IFBB Pro) you'll see them at the night show. The pre-judging is where the show is actually judged. Not a lot of people there so you will probably be able to sit closer to the front and actually see how a bodybuilding show runs.

The evening show is a lot more interesting for most people and the competitors will do their individual routines choreographed to music. Night show also costs more than the pre-judging (usually something like 40 vs 20). If you wanted to compete in the future you would learn more from the pre-judging.

[cactusflower]

This is great!!!! I am new to the site but am subbing and will follow along!
P.S. GREAT transformation!!!!

[Andre]

218.0 lbs this morning... feeling real good... I will get some photos up in the next couple of days!

[L3]

hey man, i just remembered about this log!

Any updates? You still planning on competing? :yeah

[Andre]

I am for sure still doing the show... I have been walking around with my camera in my gym bag for the past couple of weeks, but have not had a chance to take any decent photos... I plan to get some shots up within the next week or 2... I am down to 208lbs...

[Andre]

Down to 205lbs... I took this getting out of the shower today... I plan to take some real photos on Saturday 4 weeks ago... no one believes I am 205lbs :)

[bigtavi8]

Great job andre. Me and korillon will be there beside ya. I think 9/10 competitors are on CBB. hahah...

[69challenger]

Damn! Looking good Andre!

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Looking large Andre. Now smile :D

[Andre]

I could not resist breaking out my good camera... just took these... pretty low on carbs and feeling kinda flat, but I am happy with how these 2 shots came out...

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Haha, green for you :D
What weight class will you compete in? Light-heavy? Heavy?

[Andre]

Light heavy... currently at 205lbs... class limit is 198... I want to be right on the limit :)

[Andre]

The last 10 years :)

http://s97997631.onlinehome.us/temp/gym/10%20years.jpg

[ubcpower]

awesome stuff man. are you working with anyone or doing your own prep for your first time?

[laslo101]

thats crazy congrats on transformation

[Andre]

Back in 2004 I did a contest prep with Laura Binetti, but never ended up doing a show... I am now working with someone locally who has quite a bit of experience...

[L3]

looking thick man, i like it!

[Big D]

awesome work andre , keep it up

[rtspeeddemon]

Good Luck Andre!

[CreatineAmonster]

must spread before giving reps to you again amazing and inspiring pics man good luck with the show.

[Andre]

Just took this shot... 203lbs...

[Talo]

Good stuff .

[andrewT]

hey Andre

hope it all goes well. Seen you on the bullet, seen your car at TMP before as well but I have never seen you!

hope the hard work pays off

[Andre]

Little tricep shot from tonight :)

[Andre]

Some shots of me in the gym today... decent pump considering I am so low on carbs!

[ironwill]

Good stuff Andre, you will look great on the big day......kudos!!!

[Andre]

Thanks! I am doing my best to stay under 200lbs in order to make the light heavy cutoff... it's not going to be easy!

[natenator]

Thanks! I am doing my best to stay under 200lbs in order to make the light heavy cutoff... it's not going to be easy!
Why? You come in where you come in. As long as you are conditioned enough I am not sure why or what it matters?

[Andre]

I would rather come in at the top of one weight class instead of at the bottom of the next class up...

[natenator]

I would rather come in at the top of one weight class instead of at the bottom of the next class up...
So a silly question scenario then:

Week out weighing 207. Looking crisp, dialed right in and looks as there isn't another lb of fat to loss. Just drop water which if that peeled is likely only 2-3lbs of water.


Do you ramp up cardio, drop the calories, etc try and make 199 at the risk of losing muscle, looking flat and competing as a light heavy?

or

Do you stay the course and come in looking sharp with superb conditioning, competing at 204lbs and as a heavy weight?

[Andre]

I am no contest guru... but in this scenario, I would say making 199 is not smart...

[natenator]

I am no contest guru... but in this scenario, I would say making 199 is not smart...
I'm no contest guru either.

I just hate to see guys try to make a certain weight class. As long as you are as conditioned as you possible can be I don't see it making that big of a difference esp. when you factor in that you could be causing yourself harm by trying to make a certain weight class - losing muscle, flattening out, etc.

You're what, 5.5"? You'll do well either as a 199lb lightheavy weight or as a 204 heavy weight as long as you are conditioned.

Plenty of other crap to sweat over in contest prep. Don't let this be one of them :)

[Andre]

I am 5'10" :)

[natenator]

I am 5'10" :)
I could have sworn I saw you post that you were 5.5"??????????

[countrychic]

Look'n good Andre! Lots of veinage action!