Getting ready for a show

[frankpt]

I just turned 40 and am getting ready for a show next month.I am 5'8 and weigh 176 in these pics.

 

[mixedup]

DAMN i hope i look that good at 40. Good luck on your comp

 

[Grounded]

Cool! Good luck to you and post some current pix as you close in on your show date.

 

[Rage (SoCal)]

Looking ripped! Keep us posted on your progression

 

[Achilles13]

Very Impressive Frank! You should do well at your comp.

 

[Ubiquitous]

You look pretty good, but I wonder why you posted pics from January 2004?
Post pics of you during prep, that'll give you and the rest of the competitors motivation.

In any case, you look very good for your age and good luck with your future competetion.

 

[frankpt]

The pics are just from yesterday. I got a new digital camera and didn't adjust the date yet / anyway here's a couple more

 

[Grounded]

Your looking great frankpt! If you don't mind, how high did you bulk before you began the cutting? How long have you been cutting?

 

[frankpt]

I weighed around 200 before cutting and have been dieting for 8 weeks

 

[Rage (SoCal)]

haha, sweet medalion!

 

[Ubiquitous]

The pics are just from yesterday. I got a new digital camera and didn't adjust the date yet / anyway here's a couple more

Ah, then I offer my apologies for my assumption.

Like I said, looking good.

 

[Leggo my Ego]

Awesome wallpaper!!! looking lean. nice back. Tip of the hat to you and best of luck on your show!

 

[frankpt]

couple of updated pics

the show is less than 3 weeks away now heres a few updated pics

 

[Grounded]

Terrific progress. You're going to be in great shape for your show.

 

[Rage (SoCal)]

Nice progress. Keep us posted.

 

[frankpt]

Well,less than 2 weeks to go. I am down to 169 now. Check out my updated pics.

 

[Leggo my Ego]

GODDAMN DUDE!!!! You're looking shredded!! Your back kicks a$$... I think youll do very well at your show. what contest you doing?

 

[frankpt]

I am doing the South Jersey expo in Mount Laurel on the 23rd. It's a natural show. Middleweight and masters divisions

 

[Leggo my Ego]

you taking any supps on your cut??? I see the generic labz supps on the wall... nice decoration:head:

 

[frankpt]

I am using glutamine, and secretagogue one for my cutting. Ephedrine pre workout only

 

[Ripped1]

looking good man, looks like the count down is on. Good luck. Just remember the first three days of hell week are nothing, carbing up will be worth it

 

[frankpt]

3 days out

Here's another pic from this morning . 3 days to go. down to 167

 

[Ripped1]

you look fantastic man, now its all uphill from here. Good luck you look like you have some great separation. How was carb down?

 

[jarhead]

Look great man- for any age!

 

[Apowerz6]

Looking great, loving those intercoastals, and serratus...

You will do well.

 

[Ripped1]

YO AP how is your training going man

 

[frankpt]

Well, so far things have been very tough, no energy at all , except for the gym. I am a landscape contractor, so imagine how my days have been trying to work, I dont do carb loading , it doesnt work for me .... I just stay on the diet until the day of the show

 

[Ubiquitous]

wow, very good for a natural show.. you should do well.

 

[revodrew]

WOW, Lookin great man!:bb2:

 

[frankpt]

2nd place

Well, the show is over, and thanks for the compliments. I took second in the middleweights and 4th in the masters. Boy did i get robbed. Glad its over though. I'll post some onstage pics when i get them

 

[Leggo my Ego]

hey man 2nd place in your weight catagory is nothing to be down about. GREAT JOB!!! not quite 1st but it's the next best thing:box: :bb:

i look forward to seeing your pics, I'm sure you were peeled

 

[Grounded]

Wow what a great way to turn 40. You had some questions about reactions to carbs in your Strange Diet Question thread. And you mentioned not being satisfied with a couple of tune-ups. Obviously you solved the problem. How did you do it? I'm looking forward to your competition pictures.

 

[Ubiquitous]

congratulations.

 

[Ripped1]

hey man 2nd place is a not to shabby. Once we see your pics will will know what happened. Look forward to it. Congrats

 

[hurdlemaker]

lookin good for 40, good luck

 

[somewhatgifted]

Nice job man, you have some great genetics, but im sure your hard work and intelligence is what makes you what you are, and 2nd is a great showing.

 

[frankpt]

Here are some pics from the show. Let me know what you think. I must say I am happy the diet is over. I went from 195 to 168 and it did take a lot out of me.

 

[Ubiquitous]

you came in dialed.. congratulations again.

 

[Grounded]

Great results. Congratulations!

 

[Ripped1]

hey man I would say you did great, what did the guy who beet you have. Was he a more cut or bigger?

You should be very happy with your placing

 

[Leggo my Ego]

lookin' peeled!!! great job!