robert Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hello Everyone, I’m competing in a Natural Bodybuilding Competition in 3 weeks on April 28th in Portland, OR! One of our forum members who lives 3,000 miles away, offered to make a donation toward my entry in this contest. I hadn’t even thought of that, but it is expensive to enter and every bit helps. At the end of this note I’ll provide info on how people can make a donation which will go toward my entry fee, drug-testing fees (to prove I’m natural), and potential fees of hiring a photographer (a fellow member of our forum) to get some good pics from the show. I am hoping to see some local forum members in attendance since there are many members right here in Portland. It's not cheap to attend, and I'm including all the info. But remember, the money goes to help support Natural Bodybuilding and helps make it possible for people like me to compete against other guys who are drug-free (steroid free). There aren’t many Natural Competitions around and I often have to travel to California or elsewhere for an opportunity to compete within the Natural Bodybuilding Federations. So please check it out or support the contest in some way. Thanks! The contest will be pretty small, as most natural shows are, but it will be fun and I’m looking forward to it. I’m already starting to train twice a day and I’m watching what I eat over the next few weeks. I have no idea what result to expect, or even how many people will be in my category but I look forward to the opportunity to compete locally. Contest Details: Northwestern USA NaturalBodybuilding Championships +Oregon State Forever Natural Saturday, April 28, 2007Creston School4701 South East Bush StreetPortland, OregonContest Info Special Info (categories in this competition) BodybuildingMs. FitnessMs PhysiqueMs. FigureModel SearchContest includes all classes Host Hotel Holiday Inn503-256-5000Mention: Bodybuildingfor Special Rates 3 Years Drug FreeQualifer for Ms. Fitness USANational Qualifier Prejudging: 12 noonMain show: 6pm Ticket prices:Pre judging: $15Main show: $25, $35Vip package: $45 (prejudging and a main show ticket first eight rows) For those who are not familiar with bodybuilding contests, which is probably most of you, here is a quick description of Pre-judging and Finals: Pre-judging is where all the bodybuilders in a certain category (age, weight, height, etc.) are compared to one another. It involves the quarter turns and mandatory poses (front double biceps, side chest, abs and thigh, etc.). It is the less exciting of the two, but it is where 90% of the decisions are made. Finals are the more fun part of the competition, where each athlete has an individual choreographed (most of the time) routine to music and it is more of a ‘performance.’ It is also the time when the final decisions are announced, awards are given out, etc. As a bodybuilder, I appreciate the pre-judging more, but for a regular attendee, the finals would be more fun. Of course I would LOVE to see people at BOTH! It will be a small show so they won’t last long. Probably 90 min-2 hours for each, pre-judging and finals, and of course there is that 4-hour break in between. For info Contact ABA/INBA Main Office (951) 734-3900 http://www.naturalbodybuilding.com/Northwestern%20USA%202007.jpg I'm on the poster from my participation in this contest back in 2005 and I’ll be distributing some posters around town to try to get some last minute excitement from the local bodybuilding and fitness communities at various gyms. There are many ways you can help support my first contest of 2007. To simply make a monetary donation you can do so via paypal at [email protected] (note the ER at the end, rather than my normal ING ending). You can also donate in the form of a check to Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness mailed to: Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness6214 NE 12th AvePortland, OR 97211USA Perhaps the best way to show support is to buy a Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness t-shirt or our Vegan Fitness Built Naturally DVD from: http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/products.html That way you are not just donating a monetary amount, but you are getting something cool out of it and further supporting Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness and Me, in your own community. Thanks for the support! I always appreciate it! Visit www.naturalbodybuilding.com and click ‘contest schedule’ for more info If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to ask. Send me a PM or write [email protected] Thanks! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 I'll try to post some photos soon. I'm sure I'll get a bunch taken up in Seattle a week before the contest. I'll be training with xdarthveganx and Ravi and I'll be 90% RAW that week to try to lean out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBBIE Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 All the best Robert now all you folks in and around Portland get your selves there and give Robert some support shouting and cheering even when he is not on stage lol.The only excuse you can have for not going is trained with Robbie 3 days ago and my whole body is stil in pain as I am in England thats not going to happen so get there.ROBBIEx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thanks Robbie! You're the man! As far as doing this vegan style, you're one of the first and one of the best! I appreciate the support from 6,000 miles away Contest prep is going well and hopefully I'll be in shape in 12 days! I also just found out there is another local contest on June 9th. I competed in it last year and was 3rd out of 4, so not such a great showing but I'll be back to improve this year! I'm enjoying some raw kale leaves before bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBBIE Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Robert cheers but I think you need protein lots of or you WILL lose muscle yes last two days hit the fruit for carbs fill you out then be carefull,unless you eating a ton of raw fats advo,s nuts etc your going to lost size.Good idea to do another show soon as, I have the World,s on June 9th ROBBIEx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Cool, we'll both compete June 9th! I think we did that once before, when we both competed on the same day, possibly last year in October? I know, I'll keep some raw protein sources around and Vega Powder, which isn't totally raw (therefore only 90% raw for that final week). I just want to try it as a way to keep sodium out, processed foods out and to lean up, as I do each time I go raw. Good luck in June too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 I'm getting ready!!!! 5 days away! http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/emerald18.jpg If anyone wants to help support my efforts in the contest, it's not too late. Please consider buying a t-shirt or DVD from www.veganbodybuilding.com/products.html or making a donation via paypal to [email protected] (note the ER ending rather than the usual ING ending in the e-mail address). If you're in the area, please consider attending! All of the info is on my first entry in this thread. Thanks for the support!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmakon Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Looking pretty good. Got any other pre-contest photos to show us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Nope. No other pre-contest photos. I compete tomorrow and I'm about exactly 24 hours away from getting on stage. I'll get tons of contest pics and I'll be sure to write a recap and and get photos up here over the weekend. Thanks! It will be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 GO GET EM TIGER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Good luck! Can't wait to see the pics and hear the results. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Thanks. For mapquest purposes or other mapping sites, here is the complete address: Creston Elementary School: 503-916-63404701 Se Bush St, Portland, OR 97206, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelle Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 good luck, rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 Thanks! I'll have a recap and photos soon. It was a Great time and I had Great support from many who showed up including: loveliberateRavixnickmxdavidtarrfosterC.O.Lilikoihill slug And others including Khan who created this website and forum, my mother, and other friends in town. Recap and Results coming soon...... A quick "result"......I was in 3 categories and came in 2nd of 3, 2nd of 3 and 2nd of 2. So I was 2nd all the way across the board today. I was nearly 1st in one category and in fact I think I was placed first after prejudging but after the finals they put me in 2nd. I feel good about the contest, learned some things and had fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 Photos will most likely be in the photos section but here are a few: http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/comp2.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/comp6.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/comp13.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBBIE Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Well done Robert I am off in an hour for my show wil try and post result pic,s late tonight when I get back ROBBIEx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Congratulations Robert! You look fabulous and represented the vegan community very well. I'm proud of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Plaything Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Congratulations! Cool Pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdandrew Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 looking good dude. lol the outfit made me smile. were you a wrestler? constructive tip: i recommend not pulling down on the skin by the abs to get them to show more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endurancewannabe Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Great job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Congrats Rob!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Congrats...very nice showing for your first contest in over a year I'm looking forward to seeing how you place in your next two competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmakon Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 good job. looks like good muscle development. what was your weight at contest time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 Thanks guys. More photos are in the Photos section. I didn't weigh myself but I was probably around 175 on contest day and hope to be in the 190s soon. Here are a couple of pics from the end of the show: http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/comp33.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/comp34.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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