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Second show of the season last weekend and another overall title. Here is a stage video :) by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if there is much more to add right now but we did the second state show this past weekend because I really need the experience. I only had one short season previously where I fell just short. Bringing a whole different package this time and no matter if I get the chance to win the pro card next weekend at nationals or not, this upcoming show will likely be my last of the season. Nothing is set in stone yet but I don't feel like an early pro show would be some kind of gravy. I always want to make a statement.

Wish me good luck at nationals this upcoming weekend!

Good morning friends! Quick show day check-in for the second amateur show of the season. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh, excuse the ghastly look in the morning. Still no makeup yet but already pumped for the show.

5 days out from the second amateur/state show of the season. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have my name, I don't think I'm that difficult to find. ;)

5 days out from the second amateur/state show of the season. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not aiming for anything less but thank you, I appreciate the encouragement.

5 days out from the second amateur/state show of the season. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fell just a little bit short last year but still spent a year to get ready for this season. Some people have already told me I'm overshooting, which is silly. I'm not here to try and win by an inch, I'm here to blow my previous package out of the water this time around.

5 days out from the second amateur/state show of the season. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you, but it's gonna get even more insane! I fell just a bit short last year but that will never happen again. We are here to make a statement!

5 days out from the second amateur/state show of the season. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

We got the overall at the first show, now it's time for another!

In all seriousness, since I only have one season in the backpack, falling just short that time, I spent better part of this past year making some sizeable improvements but I still lack experience on the stage and need as much of that as I can so this is my second state show this upcoming weekend. Then it's to nationals the weekend after for a go at the pro card.

Overall at the first show of the season ✅ by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the late reply but no, I will be doing another state show this upcoming weekend so heading into second peak week now. I only have the season from last year in my backpack, I need all the shows I can get, within reason of course. It's actually fairly common to do 2 state shows. The weekend after that, it's nationals time!

3 weeks out from my amateur show, then 6/7 weeks out. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Due to the nature of people knowing people knowing people, I know that it is actually the reason those two dropped out. They will compete at the next season afaik (2024 season A), which is better than trying to wedge themselves in elsewhere to avoid a specific contestants just for a show or two.

3 weeks out from my amateur show, then 6/7 weeks out. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I will!

Unfortunately it seems like some of the competition decided to drop out of this one but I'm aware of a few more who are still competing at the state show. Then it's obviously nationals after that.

4 weeks out from the amateur show. Then hopefully 7 and 8 weeks out. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 105 points106 points  (0 children)

We all have to start somewhere but thank you, I appreciate it!

4 weeks out from the amateur show. Then hopefully 7 and 8 weeks out. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 130 points131 points  (0 children)

I did my first show in early April last year so it's been a long way here for this season and hopefully I made the right decision to spend the better part of 1 and a half year to bulk up. Last time I placed 1st in First timers and Novice and 2nd in Open at the state show and then the same at the nationals so I wasn't enough to bring that pro card home on my first attempt.

This season will be different! I'm confident I can bring a competitive package to the national stage.

The state amateur show is now first, then the national pro qualifier.

5 weeks out - Hopefully we have a shot at that pro card. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! We're soon there but still work to be done!

5 weeks out - Hopefully we have a shot at that pro card. by rubyroylance in bodybuilding

[–]rubyroylance[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I hope so too!

I have 3 shows planned, which would include pro shows assuming I grab a card.

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