VLC is doing a figure competition!!!!!

[VeggieLifterChick]

I just called the contest promoter, who is not judging this contest but judges all the major ones in the state. He was really cool, said he would help with whatever I needed since it will be my first contest. He said figure is fitness without the routine. So, I guess I'll be getting leaner than I thought? Hope I have enough muscle...

 

[BrickGirl]

My first contest I bulked up from 123 to 150 pounds for 8 months to get some muscle, then leaned down from 150 to 112 pounds in 4 months, I'm 5'4" and carrying a good amount of muscle, you will surely have to get into the 100 teens to compete, don't worry, it's not that rough, you will make it Right now I am weighing 151.2 pounds because I needed more muscle for the nationals, but I started back leaning down for my contest in 14 weeks, I started monday. And on the water thing, I was drinking 2 1/2 gallons of water every day, that helped out a lot

 

[Daisy_Girl]

VLC - Figure Comps are a lot leaner than most people think. Which is why I have been so hesitant to enter one! I've seen one Figure comp (NPC) and was surprised at how lean most the girls were. There were a couple "strippers with muscles" but most looked like Fitness competitors.

Good idea on calling the Promoter. That's great that he will help guide you through it.

Good luck again, I know you'll do great! Don't forget updates!

 

[SteelWeaver]

My first contest I bulked up from 123 to 150 pounds for 8 months to get some muscle, then leaned down from 150 to 112 pounds in 4 months, I'm 5'4" and carrying a good amount of muscle, you will surely have to get into the 100 teens to compete, don't worry, it's not that rough, you will make it Right now I am weighing 151.2 pounds because I needed more muscle for the nationals, but I started back leaning down for my contest in 14 weeks, I started monday. And on the water thing, I was drinking 2 1/2 gallons of water every day, that helped out a lot

lol. Well, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only who "bulked up" after my show. I also just started dieting again for the next one. At least there's less actual fat to take off this time.

Good luck VLC. Just stay focussed. You'll be great.

 

[The Shadow]

Doll - 16% ain't gonna cut it in a figure comp - do a search on goodle and look at some of the piccs....

 

[VeggieLifterChick]

I'm going to have to have a talk with my trainer ASAP about this. I think she's under the impression that I need to be 16% when it sounds like I need to be more like 10-12%. I counted, I have 14 weeks. I'm very glad you all set me straight on what they're looking for. It would have been so disappointing to find this all out 14 weeks from now.

 

[VeggieLifterChick]

DaisyGirl,

What do you mean by "strippers with muscle"?? Do you mean they had high bodyfat?

 

[w84me]

did she explain why "no protein bars" in your meal plan? ... some only have 4grams of sugar ... just wondering

good luck

 

[Daisy_Girl]

DaisyGirl,

What do you mean by "strippers with muscle"?? Do you mean they had high bodyfat?

When Figure comp's fist started, most of the participants were girls with big boobs and naturally lean - looked like strippers with a little muscle, or lean bikini models. Good bodies, but definately not cut or very muscular.

As Figure has "grown" (as much as it can in just a couple years), it has become more like a Fitness Comp w/o the routine than a bikini contest where the girl with the boobs and natural muscle wins.

So compared to the general population, they were lean, but when compared to Fitness/BB competitors they did have higher BF (less muscle).

 

[The Shadow]

VLC - pm me if I can help with a routine/diet - I just stripped 28 pounds in 12 weeks