Quote:Anyone else into it?

 

I've posted about it once or twice but I used to be very heavy.  As in 5'8 305 pounds heavy.  A few years ago I decided to make some changes and throughout the last two years lost over 150 pounds.  Once I got down to a certain point I started to go to the gym and in the last year I've become fascinated with bodybuilding.  I'm in my "bulking" stage for the winter and have gained 22 pounds so far.  I'm considering competing in a competition if I can get my body where I would like it to.  Either later this year or next would be the timeframe I'm thinking.  It's not something I have to do and not a big goal of mine but something I've considered.

 

Have any of you ever done a bodybuilding competition before?  

 

I lift regularly these days and eat like a mad man trying to gain weight.  It's a far cry from where I was a few years ago trying to get myself fit and lose the fat. I lost the weight without going to the gym, it was done at home with my own workout equipment and P90X.  Since I began lifting at the gym I've become addicted to it.  It's definitely a permanent part of my life now.

 

I have a friend that has done a ton of "natural" competitions out in Vegas.  The guy is in amazing shape, and he's approaching 40.  He usually places top 3 with a couple wins.

 

I don't work out to add bulk anymore.  It's more about fitness for me.  I had surgery a year and a half ago that really set me back.  I'm finally getting back to where I was pre surgery.  I did 120 box jumps (among other stuff) today and felt pretty good after.  I'm still a big guy, but my weight is trending down.  Losing half your body weight is a pretty big feat.  When I hate the 210/220 mark thats pretty much my breaking point and can't go anymore.  I'm trying to get back there now.

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