7 wks out..

No real changes from 2 weeks ago...and I pretty much look the same as I did for the comp in 2008 at 7 wks (orange kini last pic-abs & thighs)-maybe a tad leaner..though my abs were showing more in the 2008 pic-I ate too many carbs this weekend, so I my pics are a bit smoother than I would have liked...LOL. A bit disappointing as I was really thinking I'd put on more muscle this time. Will see the real deal in the next couple of weeks when I bring in the stricter diet I suppose.

John & I have already decided straight after these 2 comps we are going to start working out together fully again and change our training style specifically with muscle growth as the goal. John's been doing heaps of research as he's contemplating doing a comp next year! It'll be his first in about 30 years! So, anyway, we've had to really be honest with ourselves and realise that except for a few small changes here and there, our training style has pretty much remained the same over the last 20-30 years. We are both strong..I'm definitely stronger than 20 years ago. But I'm not seeing any real changes in my physique. Obviously this year it's too late for me...just gotta hope that when I lean out (and hopefully my ass will lean out better this year!) I'll have enough muscle to at least be competitive. 7 weeks and we'll know the story!