[pretzeL]

great shape arnie2...knock 'em dead at the BNBF!!! Best of luck man...

[Arnietwo]

Managed to pull of the Victory !!!!!!!!!!!

7 competitors in my class and I felt under pressure from a guy who had just turned "over 40 ".

Fortunately I was in better condition which proved the turning point in my favour.

So the plan has succeeded so far but now back to preparations for the British Champs in October.

I might allow myself some self indulgence over the next few weeks particularly when my wife and I are in Barcelona for two weeks soon !!!!!!!!

When I get some photos organised, I`ll post them !!!

[PUMBA]

Awesome stuff bro, congratulations, well done.

[Rocky]

Congratulations Arnie2 - that's great news and well deserved. Enjoy the victory and I look forward to pics!

[chesticles]

Nice work arn, very good accomplishment. Have fun in Barcelona buddy!

[stryker]

You guys look freekin awesome!

How the hell do yall get so ripped??

Makes me embarrassed to even post. But I only started lifting again 8 months ago. Hadn't hit a wieght in the past 10 years.

[Rocky]

^^Well you have nothing to be embarrassed about man. Arms look pretty thick and back has some nice detail in it!

[stryker]

Thnx Rocky,

But you still aren't answering the question. I'm gathering form the pics and all your avatar is really you.

If you find time sometime this week I would love it if you could maybe PM me and give me some dieting ideas on carb versus protien or something that you do to get so freekin ripped!!

[Rocky]

^^Yeah, the pic in the avatar is me - The thing is I'm trying to bulk! :) The best way is to post up your current diet, and your goals in the nutrition section. In short, to get riupped, slowly reduce whatever your current calorie intake is over a period of a few days and increase either the intensity or the duration of your cardio. Protein intake should remain the same. You'll get a more detailed response if you post up your current diet though I suspect!

[Arnietwo]

Just to add to Rocky`s last post, you don`t want to up the intensity of your cardio, but yes increase the duration !

In brief, cut back on the simple carbs, ie potatoes, bread, pizza, pasta.
Increase low intensity cardio, in particular get in 1 or even 2 45 - 60 minute walks per day.
If you do that every day after a few weeks you will see the differance !
Yours Dave

[stryker]

Thanks Guys. Think I'll add that to my regime

[BigBen]

Ripped up A2! Great job bro!
and

[Arnietwo]

Here`s a photo from my win in the over 40`s, BNBF ( British Natural Bodybuilding Fed) competition on 28th May 06.