The Final Stage: A Reflection on My First Men’s Physique Competition
I competed in my first NPC Men’s Physique competition, won first place in both my classes, and learned more about discipline, resilience, and self-discovery than I ever expected. This journey wasn’t about bodybuilding—it was about proving to myself that I could commit, follow through, and push past my limits. Here’s my full reflection on show day, the struggles, and what’s next.
Week 12: The Final Push – Peak Week Adjustments & Competition Prep
Peak Week is here! Quest recaps his Spain trip, battling Norovirus while maintaining training, final peak week adjustments, and the key details leading up to competition day. With months of prep behind him, the focus now is on refinement, hydration, and executing the plan.
Week 11: Surviving the Hardest Week, Posing Refinements, and Lessons from Snowboarding
This week, Quest pushes through the hardest week of prep yet, learns the downside of overtraining with snowboarding, refines his posing routine and arrives in Spain to maintain show shape. With less than two weeks left, its all about execution
Week 10: The Mental Grind, Posing Refinements, and Snowboarding Cuts
This week, Quest battles the mental fatigue of prep, refines his posing routine for maximum stage presence, and uses snowboarding as a high-calorie burn strategy. With just three weeks left, every adjustment counts.
Week 9: Super Bowl Victory, Posing Progress, and Prep Realities
This week, Quest dives into bodybuilding prep strategies for managing the Super Bowl, improving energy through calorie adjustments, and refining posing routines with expert advice. Learn how preparation and small tweaks can lead to big progress.
Week 8: Snowboarding, Rice Krispies, and Social Balance
This week in my bodybuilding prep, I dropped 1.5 pounds, hit the slopes for a reset, and made progress balancing social events with sticking to my plan. I also reflect on the challenges of food cravings, managing willpower, and learning from slip-ups like my Rice Krispie treat indulgence.
Week 7: Willpower, Refeeds, and the Grind
5 weeks out from my men’s physique competition, I’m reflecting on weight loss progress, unplanned refeeds, and the mental impact of cutting out alcohol. Learn how I’m adjusting my prep with small calorie tweaks, smarter planning, and strategies for managing willpower.
Week 6: Cutting Out Distractions, Dialing in Progress
6 weeks out from competition, I’m dialing in my progress—losing weight, perfecting my posing routine, and learning valuable lessons in contest prep. This week, I also made the tough decision to cut out social distractions to stay focused. Check out my wins, challenges, and key takeaways!
Week 5: The Quest for the Stage – Updates and Insights
Week 5 of my bodybuilding prep is here, and the road to the stage is heating up! This week, I tackled key adjustments to my diet, explored the benefits of stretching for improved muscle width and posing, and even hit the slopes for a much-needed reset. Dive into my progress, lessons learned, and strategies to optimize training and recovery as I push through prep for my men’s physique competition.