11 days to stage

[RockShawn]

Wow man! You will be just fine. This is very motivational as I am trying to do the same thing...minus the show. I was around 30-33%BF and I am working towards a goal of single digits. Seeing journals like this for sure helps my motivation. Keep it up man!

Thank you bro. You are helping my motivation. Im subbed to your journal and will keep up with you. You can do it.

[Rocker44]

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where was your original journal posted IM ?
i wanted to check out stats and cycles from the begining

[RockShawn]

where was your original journal posted IM ?
i wanted to check out stats and cycles from the begining

Yeah IM. I'm keeping it up a little. It changed a lot through the course of the last 6 months. Longest cycle ever. Some of the info was removed concerning my cycle at the beginning.

[overburdened]

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Thanks so much everyone. Tho has been one cool ride. Tough, but cool. My wife actually just called to check on me and she told me how proud she was of me. I know it's been tough on her. But she said now that I've done it once, if I wanna compete again she would understand. I've just gotta stay lean so prep is 4-5 weeks not 22 LOL.

really bro, after you have been as lean as you have been for as long as you have been... it is much easier to stay lean all the time!!! Until I had my injuries and car wreck, I was always single digits after my first show(and I LIKE to eat!!)... all the way up til I was 32yo(thats when the first back injury ocurred)
my theory on that is that a lot of your fat cells die after being depleted for so long(just my theory)... you will do fine regardless, you have the heart of a lion!!!

[RockShawn]

Woohoo!! 3 days to go!!
AM cardio and lifting tonight. Not gonna go crazy with weights, but gonna get a good one.
209.8 on the scales this morning. Here are the pics. Flat as a pancake. Come on carb load. got the yellow shorts back from the alteration place. Not too short but a lot better I think.
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It's crazy to see daily changes like this!!

RS

[RockShawn]

really bro, after you have been as lean as you have been for as long as you have been... it is much easier to stay lean all the time!!! Until I had my injuries and car wreck, I was always single digits after my first show(and I LIKE to eat!!)... all the way up til I was 32yo(thats when the first back injury ocurred)
my theory on that is that a lot of your fat cells die after being depleted for so long(just my theory)... you will do fine regardless, you have the heart of a lion!!!

I like that theory. I feel like I've been depleting for so long now. With all the water still on me it was hard to tell what was fat. 6 weeks of Keto after being in the single digit bf. hopefully not too catabolic. I'm sure some mass got burned up.

Thanks again overburdened. You give me so much confidence.

[overburdened]

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I like that theory. I feel like I've been depleting for so long now. With all the water still on me it was hard to tell what was fat. 6 weeks of Keto after being in the single digit bf. hopefully not too catabolic. I'm sure some mass got burned up.

Thanks again overburdened. You give me so much confidence.

no prob bro! you deserve every bit of it!!!

[RockShawn]

Well good news. After a meer 6 weeks on Keto diet, I am finally in ketosis. Good to know for future I guess. This taste is so strong in my mouth. Crazy.

[RockShawn]

This has been the best week of prep yet! I took each of my kids out on individual daddy nights Monday, tuesday and today. Right now I'm playing games with my son at Main Event. He's got the biggest grin on. Watching him eat a soft pretzel is excruciating but I wouldn't miss this for anything.

Monday my oldest daughter and I went shopping an to dinner. Last night diner and a movie with my middle daughter. Yes I stayed on diet and didn't cheat. But the time with them was awesome.

This is what life is about.

RS

[RockShawn]

2 days!!!!
I can't believe it's here. We'll travel today. Just cardio, water and diet. I'm as ready as I can be. I'd say not bad for a first timer at 38, but I'm biased .

Pics:
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I'll keep updating. Thank you everyone!! Your compliments, encouragement and advice have been a blessing. Team RockShawn . Let's do this!!

[BABY1]

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You are going to rock the stage!!!! What a great experience for you!!! Good luck!

[RockShawn]

You are going to rock the stage!!!! What a great experience for you!!! Good luck!

Thanks baby1, I'm really honored to have everybody's support here, I'll keep things fresh and updated as long as I have my phone with me.

[overburdened]

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Damn good for a first timer at 38!!!! Keep us posted bro!! Don't see a weak spot on you!!! you brought everything together perfectly!!!! Go get that trophy!!!

[daved150]

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not bad at all brother!!! i think your going to do just fine!! the experience would be a great rush....enjoy it

[Ezskanken]

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You look amazing! 2 days away and your smile couldn't get any bigger I don't think...ha ha! Keep pushing brother, we are all here for ya!