By Bill Deane, R.Ph., Wytheville, VA
Bodybuilding World Fall 98
Beverly International No Nonsense Newsletter
At the time I decided to get back into bodybuilding competition I was 31 years old. I had done several local shows in the past, dieted without help, improved with each show and done fairly well for a natural bodybuilder (2nd, 2nd, 5th, and 1st places). I'd never felt the need for help with my training / dieting / supplementation for a show before. After all, I had done okay and have a strong background in supplementation and nutrition as I am a pharmacist.
Then, I saw what Roger and Sandy had done for one of my best friends. His condition improved 200% with their help! I couldn't believe it. My friend, Dave Payne, went from barely placing to two straight first place victories in tough shows and got best poser in one! I knew then that Roger and Sandy could help me improve my physique as well.
I'd already been a long time Beverly product user, so I knew the supplements they would recommend were totally legit. I had taken 3 years off from contests and needless to say, had acquired a fair amount of bodyfat. I was 203 lbs, the heaviest I had ever been in my life. At first, I thought I was just big, strong and bulked to the max. However, upon closer evaluation, I realized I was really fattened up like a pig ready for slaughter.
My friend, Dave, was communicating with Roger and Sandy via email . This too would prove to be the best for me. I could take time when I had it to sit down and really think about what I needed to ask without interfering with the rest of my life. It was perfect.
Throughout my precontest training, Roger and Sandy made so many adjustments I could not possibly write them all in this article. However, I will attempt to portray the various stages of my precontest nutritional program and you will see how I lost 53 pounds in 15 weeks and came in the best shape of my life. Roger and Sandy's recommendations were always timely, sincere and totally on target. Believe it or not, they still haven't met me and actually only saw one set of pictures of me taken 4 weeks out from the show!!!
Week 14: weight = 197lbsDiet Meal 1: 6 HB egg whites + 1 yolk + 8oz Chicken Breast + ½ cup dry Oatmeal Meal 2: 4 TBL Muscle Provider + 3oz OJ + 1 TBL Safflower Oil Meal 3: 8oz Chicken Breast + 1 pkg Broccoli + 1 TBL Safflower Oil + 2 TBL Muscle Provider + 3oz OJ Meal 4: 4 TBL Muscle Provider + 3oz OJ + 1 TBL Safflower Oil Meal 5: 6oz Tuna or 8oz Turkey or 8oz Beef + 1 pkg Broccoli Meal 6: 4 TBL Muscle Provider + 3oz OJ + 1 TBL Safflower Oil
Supplements:
Muscle Provider, 4 Mass Aminos, 4 Ultra 40 with each meal; 800mcg Chromium/day; 4 Ultra 4 Multi Vitamin; 4 grams vitamin C / day
Cardio + Posing = NONE
Week 11: weight = 186 lbsDiet Meal 1: 7 HB egg whites + ½ yolk + 22g carbs from grits Meal 2: 4oz Chicken/Turkey/Tuna + 1 cup broccoli + 1/3 cup dry rice Meal 3: 4oz Chicken/Turkey/Tuna + 1 cup broccoli + 1/3 cup dry rice Meal 4: 4oz Chicken/Turkey/Tuna + 1 cup broccoli Meal 5: 4oz Chicken/Turkey/Tuna + 1 cup broccoli Meal 6: 7 HB egg whites + ½ yolk
Water = 1.5 gallons/day
Supplements: 6 Muscularity before/after workout; 4 Mass Aminos + 4 Ultra 40 with each meal; Alternate every 2 weeks with (A) 2 Metabolift with meals 1-3, 2 Energy Reserve with meals 1-6 and (B) GH Factor 8 prior to workout and 8 at bedtime; Ultra 4 Multivitamin, 4g vitamin C / day
Cardio: 20min 5 times per week (treadmill or stepper)
Posing: 15 min 3 times per week (hold 30 sec)
Week 8: weight = 178lbs Diet Meal 1: 6 HB egg whites + 11 carbs from grits + 1 TSP Flaxseed Oil Meal 2: 6 oz Tuna + 1 cup vegies Meal 3: 3oz Tuna + 1 cup vegies + ¼ cup dry rice Meal 4: 3oz Tuna Meal 5: 6 egg white omelet
Supplements: 9 Muscularity before/after workout; Antioxidants before/after workout; 2 Metabolift before workout and 30min before meals 1, 2, 3; 2 Energy Reserve before workout and before meals 1-5 and bedtime; 4 Lean Out Before bedtime; Multi-vits
Cardio: 30 min Treadmill or Stepper 5 days per week
Posing: 20min 3 times per week
Week 5: weight = 169lbs Diet Day 1: Meal 1: 4 egg whites + ½ grapefruit Meal 2: 3oz turkey/fish/chicken Meal 3: 6oz turkey/chicken Meal 4: 3oz turkey/chicken Meal 5: 3oz turkey/chicken + 1 cup lettuce + 1 TSP Flax + vinegar and spices Day 2: Meal 1: 4 egg whites + ½ grapefruit Meal 2: 3oz turkey/fish/chicken + 1 cup vegies Meal 3: 6oz turkey/chicken + 1 cup vegies Meal 4: 3oz turkey/chicken + 1 cup vegies Meal 5: 3oz turkey/chicken + 1 cup lettuce + 1 TSP Flax + vinegar and spices Day 3: Meal 1: 4 egg whites + ½ grapefruit Meal 2: 3oz turkey/fish/chicken + 1 cup vegies Meal 3: 6oz turkey/chicken + 1 cup vegies Meal 4: 3oz turkey/chicken + 1 cup vegies Meal 5: Carb up Meal: 1 cup oatmeal; 6oz sweet potato; 1 banana + 1 cup vegies
Supplements:
Before workout: 6 GH Factor; 10 Muscle Mass; 3 Muscularity; 4 Leanout; Anitoxidants; 6 Ultra 40; Multivits
After workout/with Meal 1: 4 Pyruvate; 10 Muscle Mass; 4 Energy Reserve, Antioxidants
Before Meal 2: 2 EPH; 4 L-Tyrosine; 4 Energy Reserve; 4 Pyruvate
With Meal 2: 3 Muscularity; 4 Density; 6 Ultra 40
With Meal 3: 4 Pyruvate; 3 Muscularity; 4 Density; 6 Ultra 40
Before Meal 4: 2 EPH; 4 L-Tyrosine; 4 Energy Reserve
With Meal 4: 3 Muscularity; 4 Density; 6 Ultra 40
With Meal 5: 4 Pyruvate; 3 Muscularity; 4 Leanout; 4 Density; 6 Ultra 40
Bedtime: 6 GH Factor
Cardio: 50min per day 7 days per week + 50min in evenings twice a week
Posing: 30min 6 days per week
2 Weeks weight = 156lbs Diet Meal 1: 5 egg whites + 22g Carbs from Cream of Rice Meal 2: 5 egg whites + 22g Carbs from Cream of Rice Meal 3: 3oz cod/chicken/turkey + 1 cup cooked rice Meal 4: 3oz cod/chicken/turkey + 6oz Red Potato + 1 cup vegies
Supplements:
Pre-workout: 6 GH Factor + 3 Energy Reserve + 2 EPH + 4 L-Tyrosine + 200mg Caffeine + Antioxidants
Post-workout: 20 Muscle Mass + Antioxidants + 1 Energy Reserve
With Meal 1: 4 Leanout + 5 Density + 6 Pyruvate + Multivits
1 hr Before Meal 2: 6 GH Factor + 4 Energy Reserve + 2 EPH + 4 L-Tyrosine + 200mg Caffeine
With Meal 2: 4 Leanout + 5 Density + 6 Pyruvate
1 hr Before Meal 3: 6 GH Factor + 4 Energy Reserve + 2 EPH + 4 L-Tyrosine + 200mg Caffeine
With Meal 3: 4 Leanout + 5 Density + 6 Pyruvate
1 hr Before Meal 4: 6 GH Factor + 4 Energy Reserve + 2 EPH + 4 L-Tyrosine + 200mg Caffeine
With Meal 4: 4 Leanout + 5 Density + 6 Pyruvate + Multivits
Before Bed: 6 GH Factor + 3 Energy Reserve
Cardio: 50min 7 days/week in AM + 1-2 mile jog in PM followed by 250 bench leg raises
Posing: 30min in AM and 30min in PM 7 days/week
1 Week weight = 151lbs
Come show day, I had dropped from 203 to 149.75 lbs. I truly was in the best shape of my life. My show was in Wilmington, NC, the Gold's Gym Classic. I had 4 other tough people in the Open Lightweight class. I knew after the prejudging it would come down to myself and one other competitor. Unfortunately, I got second. When I approached the head judge (the NPC chairman of NC), she said she had me hands down to win the overall. I looked at the scores - I had 2 first place votes and 3 seconds, and the winner had 3 first place votes and 2 seconds. I had been edged by one point! The guy who beat me went on to win the overall. I guess that's the breaks!
As you can see from the pictures, I had accomplished a MAJOR transformation.
Bill Deane after losing 53 lbs in 15 weeks
Roger and Sandy are the best I've ever seen at making on time recommendations for diet, training and supplementation. If you would trust anyone with your precontest regimen, I recommend them hands down. Lift heavy, train with intensity, diet smart and use your head pre and post contests and you will maximize your potential.