Kyle Hannah's Contest Preparation Mr. Natural Minnesota: Sponsored by CONTROLLED LABS

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Update:

- Just 45 minutes of Moderate cardio each of the past two days. Then light legs tomorrow w/ 30 Min cardio, Back and bi's Tue with 30 minutes cardio and Chest, Shoulders and Tri's Wed with 20 minutes cardio. Light Full-Body routine on Thur w/ 15 minutes cardio. Then super light full-body routine Fri w/ 15 minutes cardio.

- All settin' me up to PEAK Sat. Morning for Prejudging.

- My cardio has been so boring I've literally been switching machines every 5-10 minutes to keep myself sane

- Here I will post some of the delicious foods I get to nibble as I start my Saturday morning prep at 4 AM.
- Steak (tenderloin actually)
- Pizza (3 meat)
- Detour bar(s)
- reeses cup
- rice ***** w/ PB and Jam
- 1/2 Snickers bar


I'm not lettin' anyone else see anymore shots of myself between now and Friday at the hotel, can't let others opinions affect me. The only one who will see me is my father, as he is the official Stain application man for my prep

Cheers

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....PEAK Sat. Morning for Prejudging.

Yea budday !!!

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Yea budday !!!

Just countin' down the days now. Three days and off to Iowa

Everything is cruisin' along as planned. Applied my first coat of Dream tan Stain this morning at 5 AM, let it soak for 2 hours then rinsed it off. I think I rinsed it to soon, so tomorrow I'm just gonna shower first, apply and head to work with the full coat on and let it soak in all day. Then rinse off when I get home. I want it to truly set in

- I'll kind of break down my final days plan, or at least tidbits here and there, can't give to much info out

- today was 200, 235, 35 pro/carbs/fats
- sodium 3000 mg
- 2 gals water total, including oatmeal water, etc.

- Back and Bi's today with 30 minutes cardio.

Last night was Legs, 8 sets for quads, 6 each for hams and calves. Rep ranges were 6-20, everything 2-4 reps shy of failure, all was done in circuit fashion, completed all leg training in about 50 minutes. And was SPENT.

Same goes for back and bi's in circuit fashion, or very short rest periods. Then same for tomorrow chest, shoulders and tri's.

Then thursday a light full body circuit routine, followed by a short 20 minutes or so LIGHT full-body routine Friday when I get down to the hotel.

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Final words before I head off tomorrow mornin'

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I honestly can say, that I've given the past 19 weeks of dieting, cardio and training 110%. I look back on all the days of HIIT, feelin' like s***. Leg days on NO energy and the neverending LI cardio sessions and can wholeheartedly say I gave it ALL . This weekend and next will be a proud moment of truth for me, the Final Test. The whole 2 days, i've spent the past 4-4.5 months preparing for.

The past 3-4 days have been Tough, maybe the toughest ones yet. But it was worth every second. I've learned a TON along the way, and now know what to expect in the future as well as what to do differently next time.

But for now "All eyes on me"

I thank everyone on here for the Words, Support, encouragement that youve all provided. It means A LOT.

A special Thanks to Controlled Labs, for extending their Sponsorship to me, you will never know how much of a financial relief you guys provided for me the past 10 months, again thank you.

Layne, for his neverending knowledge, knowing exactly what and when to do every time I had a question/concern, etc.

And the entire BB.com community. It was a great journey, and best of all it's only the beginning

Kyle

[rich55]

Good luck big man, go get em!!

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Notes from the weekend

I didn't win the overall, and I didn't win the class either. There were twenty-four competitors in the open division and 9 in my Tall class. The best part was I was the youngest competitor at 21 by 3 years.

I learned a TON, had a ton of fun, and met some great individuals. Overall the experience alone was well worth it. And now I know what it will take to get to the NEXT level.

I still have the Mr Natural Minnesota this weekend, May 19th, so I'm doing my peak week all over again. Hopefully trying to come in a tad bit more dry and a tib fuller this time.

But I had a great time, and I hope to have another awesome time this weekend as well. Thanks to all you guys for your support and gratitude. It's much appreciated! If you want pics, check the link in my sig.

Kyle

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The competition wasn't sluff, but I still am uncertain as to what happened? Aside all the I was the youngest BS, I honestly think I came in VERY good condition. But, it's over, done, time to move on...To this coming weekend. The Mr Natural Minnesota!

At this point, wed. evening, I am dryer and harder than I was last week, as well as 1/2-1 pounds lighter. I'm hoping I'll come in Bit Fuller, Harder and Dryer. I've tweeked some of my poses after seeing what the class winners were getting away with, and am feelin' more confident than last week. I'm hoping this time the tides will turn to my favor, so I can at least get the callout for a posedown.

I've Pushed super hard this week, being my final comp for the year, and now the cards will fall where they may.

If anyone has any questions about my final week(s), etc. Or anything in general feel free to ask. Thanks

Kyle

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Keep your focus on improving yourself and not on placings and why the other guy placed better. Bodybuilding is entirely too subjective to let what someone else thinks rain on your parade. Keep improving your physique and the rest will fall into place.

Nice work on competing! Post up some pix when you get a chance.

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PLaying cards again tomorrow! Better outcome in the plans for tomorrow, as I didn't place last weekend.

We'll see what happens this time

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PLaying cards again tomorrow! Better outcome in the plans for tomorrow, as I didn't place last weekend.

We'll see what happens this time

Well, I'm happy and sort of sad to say that Competition season is over for myself. And although I didn't place in the Open division at either show, I must say I learned and the experience was well worth it, even if the outcome was not what I would have hoped for. But the best part is I have nothing but time. I KNOW what I need to improve on, and have a game plan established to get me there. Hard Work, Proper Training, Proper Nutrition, and most importantly the right mind set are whats Gonna make it happen. So no more to say, Time To Get Started!

A Special Thank you to everyone at CL, for your continuous generosity throughout my prep. Words can't describe how much I appreciated being sponsored by the TEAM at CL. I look at it as a blessing, and I appreciated every second of it! Again thanks to pt, Tank, DDawg, Cervasa, and Everyone Behind the Scenes! Thank you card is on the way !

Here is a link to my offseason Log, Already started! Join along, Your going to see some serious Gains, Learn some stuff as will I and most importantly Follow my Progression as I Aim to compete again in 09'. This time around being 110% to claim The Natural Pro Card I have my eyes set on. Take no Prisoners. I will be there.

Kyle

http://forums.musculardevelopment.co...ead.php?t=7969

and

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=2857331

Peace my friends!