What do i do first?

[marky65]

Its been a while since i have been on here. I am making a cmmitment though to do my first comp next year. 

What do i do first, strip fat in over 3-6 months & build for 6 months or do i just cruise with the fat loss? 

I need to lose about 20kg to get to stage weight so that will put me round 90kg. I will be in masters and am 5'11".

 

any comments appreciated

[B_Eden]

I'd suggest hiring a coach for your first show to be honest,but if you don't want to do that, start off by posting photos of you hitting the mandatory poses in honest lighting for a better assessment of what to do. Given that you plan to get on stage at 90kg and 5'11" you obviously have a lot of development. 

EDIT: At that weight and height at stage levels of bodyfat you have a FFMI of 26.5. If you're natural you're dreaming, if you're not, start researching what drugs to go on to cut for a show.

[Pseudonym]

Agreed. When it comes to your first competition, this forum (excellent though it is!) is no substitute for an experienced, face-to-face trainer.

If you're currently 20kg over what you think your competition weight will be, I would suggest doing a cut down to about 10% now. That's pretty lean, so it'll show you what's hiding underneath those 20kg. Then you've got a better idea of what you need to work on. There's also a good chance you'll need to reassess your 90kg estimate.

Welcome back, BTW!

[marky65]

Cheers for the advice. I have got a trainer now so am cruising along on a fat loss journey for a while with the aim of building a bit of mass as i go. Its going to be a mission that will bring great results :-)

[Pseudonym]

Good one. I think you should keep a journal and post progress pics for us at regular intervals.

[Wolffenbuttel]

IMO more muscle is always the best approach.

if you decrease fat you do get leaner however if you add more muscle you can achieve the same result and also make it harder to become a BFC again.

[marky65]

My start stats were:7/5/14

weight:114.6kg

BF:38.4%

lean mass: 70.6kg

 

22/5/14

weight:114.5

BF:35.1%

lean mass: 74.3kg

 

Just need to tweak the diet a bit more & train hard. Stoked with first 2 weeks though. Trainer worth every penny spent.

will post pics soon.

[marky65]

Update:

19/06/14

weight- 113.9kg

Body fat: 33.2%

Lean mass: 76.1kg

 

6 weeks progress & going well. Have to hammer the legs a bit more in cardio to stay on track. Have 365 days till stage day.

[Rebel101]

Excellent progress, sounds like program is going well, will keep watching this space!

[marky65]

New Update 17/07

Weight: 111kg

fat % 30.4%

lean Mass: 77.3kg

i am very happy with how  things are going at the moment.

[Pseudonym]

So you're dropping about 1% BF each week and gaining a bit of lean mass too? That's ideal! Good one, bro!

[Gym rat]

Nice one and keep up the very good work bro

[marky65]

Thanks guys, I have a great trainer that is keeping me we'll on track 

[marky65]

15/08/14

 

weight- 109kg (-5.6kg)

 

Bf -28.2%

 

fat weight- 30.7kg (-11.3kg)

 

lean mass- 78.3kg (+8.3kg)

 

[Pseudonym]

Them's good numbers, Marky. Keep it up!

[papa bear]

I might have to get me one of these trainers you speck of ! Nice work !

[Cesna]

Great forum for beginners - the posts have helped me out cheers