Dude, you seriously look like you are way ahead of where you need to be. If you find you are contest ready two weeks early, what do you do? I mean, if you stay that lean for 2 weeks, I can’t imagine what it would do to your metabolism. I’m not saying you’ll be ready two weeks early, but if you told me you were I’d believe you 
–Me
[quote]kravi wrote:
Dude, you seriously look like you are way ahead of where you need to be. If you find you are contest ready two weeks early, what do you do? I mean, if you stay that lean for 2 weeks, I can’t imagine what it would do to your metabolism. I’m not saying you’ll be ready two weeks early, but if you told me you were I’d believe you
–Me[/quote]
You can always be more ready. But what we are hoping for is that from 2weeks out we can add carbs to make me explode etc
[quote]zraw wrote:
[quote]kravi wrote:
Dude, you seriously look like you are way ahead of where you need to be. If you find you are contest ready two weeks early, what do you do? I mean, if you stay that lean for 2 weeks, I can’t imagine what it would do to your metabolism. I’m not saying you’ll be ready two weeks early, but if you told me you were I’d believe you
–Me[/quote]
You can always be more ready. But what we are hoping for is that from 2weeks out we can add carbs to make me explode etc[/quote]
Well shit, this is going to be fun to see!
–Me
Is that a popeyes hat lol? Looking stage ready julien, that’s an impressive change for you over one year. Keep it up
[quote]zraw wrote:
[quote]kravi wrote:
Dude, you seriously look like you are way ahead of where you need to be. If you find you are contest ready two weeks early, what do you do? I mean, if you stay that lean for 2 weeks, I can’t imagine what it would do to your metabolism. I’m not saying you’ll be ready two weeks early, but if you told me you were I’d believe you
–Me[/quote]
You can always be more ready. But what we are hoping for is that from 2weeks out we can add carbs to make me explode etc[/quote]
Great plan. From my own experience, I look better after 1 week of reverse dieting post contest conditioning. I have read there are coaches that actually make that their goal, i.e. to be ready 1 or 2 weeks out and increase carbs into the show. Personally, I will be trying that next time I do a show.
I look forward to seeing how it works for you.
And btw, that last picture was awesome.
With respect to your contest prep, I really echo the sentiments of everyone in here. It’s quite literally one of those “Ditto, what he said” things.
I had a question though.
How do you count casien hydro into your overall protein/carb/fat breakdown? From what I understand, something like 10-15g is equivalent to 40-50g protein, in terms of effectiveness.
I haven’t really figured out how to count it in, so I was wondering how you did it.
[quote]LoRez wrote:
With respect to your contest prep, I really echo the sentiments of everyone in here. It’s quite literally one of those “Ditto, what he said” things.
I had a question though.
How do you count casien hydro into your overall protein/carb/fat breakdown? From what I understand, something like 10-15g is equivalent to 40-50g protein, in terms of effectiveness.
I haven’t really figured out how to count it in, so I was wondering how you did it.[/quote]
I count is as normal protein… well JM does
Just gonna drop this here as its kinda been part of my prep… i guess
Then its back to normal updates
Sweet photos Julien, you should be proud!
[quote]zraw wrote:
I count is as normal protein… well JM does[/quote]
Thanks.
[quote]pwolves17 wrote:
Sweet photos Julien, you should be proud![/quote]
x2
Question remains though - where did you get jeans that fit your legs?
[quote]zraw wrote:
[quote]Efuchs7 wrote:
When do you do your cardio and what do you do? The same all the time or mix it up? [/quote]
Usually after meal 1 or after meal 3
Inclined treadmill walk, nothing too crazy[/quote]
Do you end up doing this one training or non-training days? Probably both as the days add up, but what would you recommend?
[quote]Efuchs7 wrote:
[quote]zraw wrote:
[quote]Efuchs7 wrote:
When do you do your cardio and what do you do? The same all the time or mix it up? [/quote]
Usually after meal 1 or after meal 3
Inclined treadmill walk, nothing too crazy[/quote]
Do you end up doing this one training or non-training days? Probably both as the days add up, but what would you recommend?[/quote]
no off day here boss, havent had one for a while
IF i did I’d do it on off days
[quote]zraw wrote:
[quote]Efuchs7 wrote:
[quote]zraw wrote:
[quote]Efuchs7 wrote:
When do you do your cardio and what do you do? The same all the time or mix it up? [/quote]
Usually after meal 1 or after meal 3
Inclined treadmill walk, nothing too crazy[/quote]
Do you end up doing this one training or non-training days? Probably both as the days add up, but what would you recommend?[/quote]
no off day here boss, havent had one for a while
IF i did I’d do it on off days[/quote]
That’s right Meadows does 7 days before competitions sorry I wasn’t thinking 
thanks for the response.
[quote]zraw wrote:
[quote]myself1992 wrote:
[quote]zraw wrote:
[quote]ESX wrote:
Looking good. Calves have come up nicely as well. What did JM have you doing for them?
[/quote]
1x/week standing calves raises x 10 keep adding weight until I cant get 10reps. Flex hard at the top and let it stretch deep
supersetted with tibialis raises x failure (or whatever its called)
1x/week same as above but with seated calves raises
2x/week calves superpump (he has a video on youtube)
[/quote]
I’m gonna do this and see if it helps my poor calves[/quote]
One thing I see that, imo, is part of the reason why most people have poor calves is cause they use momentum
Make sure that on every rep, you have a complete stop in the stretch position, and a complete contraction/hold at the flexed position. Just 1 second is needed [/quote]
Nice little bit of advice this was. Added 1/2 inch to my calves in the last 4 weeks. Got another 4 to go so hopefully get a full inch.
You got any tips for arms? Mine are shite. Added 35lbs are LBM in the last 20 months and my arms have grown 1/2 inch. The Mrs packs more muscle on her arms than me.
I know you’ve detailed energy levels, strength and mood… How are your hunger levels? I’m assuming at the start you were satisfied and then as it progresses with minor tweaks here and there they are so small your body adapts and it’s not too drastic. My question is when do you start getting hungry or hungrier or are you pretty satisfied so far? Hunger came at 8 weeks? etc.
How do you deal with that and how do you keep sleep quality when going lower on the calories?
Thanks Julien! Looks like the progress is coming along great!
[quote]Efuchs7 wrote:
I know you’ve detailed energy levels, strength and mood… How are your hunger levels? I’m assuming at the start you were satisfied and then as it progresses with minor tweaks here and there they are so small your body adapts and it’s not too drastic. My question is when do you start getting hungry or hungrier or are you pretty satisfied so far? Hunger came at 8 weeks? etc.
How do you deal with that and how do you keep sleep quality when going lower on the calories?
Thanks Julien! Looks like the progress is coming along great![/quote]
I feel like death.
Hungry right as I finish my meal
Started happening from 4weeks out i’d say but now its hard
But then I look in the mirror and I shut the fuck up and grind
Carbs going up soon
[quote]zraw wrote:
[but now its hard
But then I look in the mirror and I shut the fuck up and grind
[/quote]
This has got to be one of the very best motivational quotes I’ve ever heard.
congrats on the sponsorship