Tag: Contests

26 June 2014 — Pushing Ahead

by Doug Graham, posted in General

Just finished training my abs, quads, calves, triceps.  Trying to push things to next level this week as I prepare to submit myself to new coach.  Surely, my training will be reduced to once per day.  Goals now are to push my weight to 195 lbs to compete as a Light Heavy Weight.  Next is to push on to acquiring my “Pro Card” and finally, to win a National Championship.  New coach feels very strongly that we can accomplish these goals. 

Feel pretty good today.  Reducing my calories a bit to be sure my weight does not explode upward due to the intake of “dirty” food.  I’ve been pretty good eating “clean” since contest and I have only gained about 3 lbs since 21 June  2014.

Christine, too is thinking seriously about raising her bar over the next year.  Quite frankly, she is doing great so far on her own but with some real guidance from a pro she would morph into a super model.  She is magnificent and I love her dearly.  Lots to do.  Maybe I will add more later as this day unfolds.  Personal Assertion: “Nothing is free!”

Douglas E. GrahamImage

22 June 2014 (One Day Post Contest

by Doug Graham, posted in General

Spending today exhausted and hungry all the time.  Had a good breakfast with Granola, Oatmeal, Yogurt and 4 whole eggs with Blackberry Tea…..Then, back to bed for a couple hours.  Church and I could not keep my eyes open during the main meeting.  Went to local Village Inn and am now eating again with Oatmeal, Granola, Egg Whites, Yuppy (Oat Bran) Pancakes — of course Diet Coke.  

Beginning to think about next contest and how I have to  prepare….Tons of great feedback from colleagues and Pros alike.  Now, I have to set the bar higher and focus on the Nationals….Will do another National Qualifer probably in Loveland, Colorado just outside of Denver mid August 2014….It’s called the “Warrior Classic”….. Was encouraged (directed) by the judges to go directly to the National Championships in Pittsburgh.  

More later as more is discovered and decisions are made.  Thank all of you for your support and interest in a journey that I didn’t plan but has turned into a quest.

Doug

Show Time Here in Utah

by Doug Graham, posted in Competition, General

Last night registered, picked up competition numbers, weighed in (173.2 lbs), Did the Spray tan thing….Came home continued water restriction with some addition of some natural diuretics, ate some carbs, went to bed. 2:00 AM up starved and eating more carbs, more diuretics.  Feeling good.  NOT TIRED!  Will shoot some pictures in the morning.  Prejudging 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Evening show starts at 6:00 PM,  My routine will be to the music of Pink Floyd, “Another Brick in the Wall”  That’s all for now….Thanks for your support and hopefully I will improve and move up a little.  I’m in the Men’s Middle Weight Open and the Masters. Image