Muscletalk Reporter @ the 2011 UKBFF British Championships

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:48:24 GMT

No probs James.

Thanks a lot for invitng me to do this. Throughly enjoyed the whole weekend!!

Looking forward to talking more once I'm down in London.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (James)

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:16:41 GMT

Great stuff mate and thanks for your help last weekend

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:19:44 GMT

thanks very much.

It was a tough day for everyone involved but none the less the best way to watch a bodybuilding show.

The level of the competitors was phenomenal!!

British bodybuilding is well and truly alive.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (westy19)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:31:09 GMT

Well done with the reporting especially given the various connection issues!

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:26:37 GMT

Northerngal

well done on the reporting mister!! I was following on my mobile from the NPA show at Bedworth...thank god I could.....well done and a brilliant job in my opinion.....

Thanks very much.

Well I'm glad people enjoyed it. Lots of pressure to get everything in as it happened.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Northerngal)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:20:28 GMT

well done on the reporting mister!! I was following on my mobile from the NPA show at Bedworth...thank god I could.....well done and a brilliant job in my opinion.....

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:26:51 GMT

Just heading home now from the UKBFF British Finals. What a weekend it was. I'm a massive bodybuilding fan and competitor so to be presence of some awesome pro's and spectators really made it a great one. It was my first experiance of a UKBFF Britian and I'm sure I will follow it up with my thoughts and a full report once I get settled back in Aberdeen. I met some of Britians top Pro's that I see in the magazines and watch on various websites like Flexonline and Muscular Development.

Hopefully everyone enjoyed my play by play and I managed to give everyone a good idea of what was happening and how people looked. A big thank you goes out to James, Hazel and Barry (photgrapher) who made the weekend a hoot.

Now back to training and then off to Sweden on Thursday and then move to London. Rollarcoaster of a month.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:23:17 GMT

If anyones interested, here is my Twitter Account where I will be posting a personal account of the UKBFF Finals as it happens:

http://twitter.com/#!/Gogz87

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:21:22 GMT

I've been really looking forward to this weekend for a while now. It has finally arrived. Just checked in at the crowne plaza in Nottingham preparing for Saturday and Sundays show. Its my first UKBFF Finals and I am very excited to be part of the Muscletalk team reporting on the event.

Making sure I have everything, battery charged, back up iPad. This is exciting!!

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:51:59 GMT

Just back from London yesterday on a business trip. What a place, love it!! The weather couldnt of been better for a trip down along with some shopping. Managed to fit in a training session in on the Friday and then shopped most of the afternoon on Saturday.

Made a big mistake with my flight and ended up at the wrong airport. Dont ask. However a pretty hefty cost but needed to get home. Will READ my goddam ticket properly next time!!

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:00:58 GMT

kitty

Hey you. I think whichever class you'd have been in would have been a tough one. They were all darn good standard. Nice to see you smiling up there. Enjoy your training and hope to see you back on stage next year.

Thank you Dawn. I will be back next year and ALOT better with more focus and determination than ever.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (kitty)

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:30:33 GMT

Hey you. I think whichever class you'd have been in would have been a tough one. They were all darn good standard. Nice to see you smiling up there. Enjoy your training and hope to see you back on stage next year.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:17:52 GMT

Wow back to training today!! Just sitting having a coffee before hitting my first session in about 2 weeks. I'm starting with an Upper/lower split for the next 4 weeks then move onto a voume programe for another 4 weeks. That should take me up to about the start of december and then we shall see from there.

Diet is going to work roughly around a paleo approach. Breakfast with be meat, nuts, apple/mixed dried fruit and a greens drink. Then main veg sources will be greens. Fish for lunch and using chicken as a snack. Avoiding most diary and all gluten where possible. After last weeks horrible stomach pains and bloating I think I maybe gluten intolerant but haven't had a check from the doctor yet so will get that organised.

Cant wait for this gym session fired up already!!

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:56:32 GMT

And so its been a week post comp. I've both enjoyed and disliked having the week off. Enjoying foods that I couldnt have for the best part of the year but the problems that come along with them. Bloating, gas and discomfort make you realise the 'normal' mans diet really isnt good for you at all!! Ive had the week off so now I will be back on to a plan tomorrow. Im looking to follow a ruff Paleo plan. Lower carb moderate protein and carb. Hoping to keep bodyfat low and increase muscle along with strength. I'll continue to post and update as much as possible. Find a comp review with pics on my website:

www.gordongreenhorn.com

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:15:24 GMT

Well show day has arrived. Currently chilling out in my hotel room. Need to get check In again at the SECC at about 1100. Weighed in and had my polygraph done last night. Weight was 81.3kg which I was too happy about as it could potentially put me in the heavies. So asked if I could come back after a few hours and alittle time spent in the bathroom.

Went back at about 2130 to check and it was 80.3kg but still with some dehydration to go but thought I would just stick. So my group will be the Heavies after all. This will be a thick line up and really tuff to compete in but Im going in fighting and trying to come out the other end with a trophy in hand.

Wish me luck.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:29:51 GMT

Wel cardio finished Thursday. Carb load well into the swing and first 4 layers of tan on. Competition time is definately on. Had a good look at myself this morning. I happy but looking forward to seeing what I look like under the hot lights in the SECC in less than 48hrs.

Its been a tuff jouney this year for me with various bits and pieces happing during prep but head held high on stage and presenting the best package I can. Will do a full report once I get some time after the comp and explain my thoughts on the year.

Right now just sitting back enjoying some olympia coverage and letting the tan get darker and darker.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:20:14 GMT

Gotta two cardio sessions in today. 60minutes in the morning then another 60 in the afternoon. Definately feeling alittle more drained today. Just been chilling out and doing a little napping. Went for a wander round town but didnt last too long as felt pretty tired. Depletion workouts start tomorrow with back and biceps. Always interesting trying to rep out 30 when your just totally exhausted.

Sodium load has continued as well with salt and a little ketchup on all meals. Has some nice oven baked salmon fillets today which went down really nicely. Already dreaming of the carb up but keeping the mind strong!!

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:27:34 GMT

And so the Sodium deplete begins and the final week of prep starts.

Its been a long road this year and now on the home stretch. Taking the best part of next week off with no PT's and only doing a few small shifts at work. No training today which is nice but two bouts of 60mins cardio tomorrow.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:38:04 GMT

Tough day. Really had to dig deep to get my leg day in. Its probably going to be my last one until the Brits but I shall talk things through with the 'boss' on Friday. Pretty shattered all day which is a good sign of being lean. Took a good look at myself in the mirror after a few weeks away from that specific gym with good lighting. Im looking good but again could be better. I think if I had maybe 4 more weeks I would be really on the money but I have to work hard with what I have now and show up with the best I can.

Plan for carb deplete load and all that jazz as of Friday so we shall see what James has planned for me.

Re:Mass Attack 2010 - My Journey (Gogz87)

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:35:25 GMT

MMA4life

Hey Gordon, I will be up in Aberdeen on Friday. I am just wondering whether it is possible to come over and train at Bodyworx as Im only going to be a 10min walk from there?
Cheers

Hey Dude, Yea its only £5 to get in. Im probably training Shoulders and Back. Unsure what time specifically though.