What's up folks, my name is Jordan Spriggs and I usually handle the mankind posts, I've done a few fitness posts here and there but I've decided to make this more of a priority. So, on our "manbreak" we had some great things happen! For one, I have officially become a bodybuilder. I competed in my first show this month and came in 1st in Novice Men's Physique, 1st in Junior Men's Physique, and 2nd overall in Open Men's Physique. I must say that this was one of the hardest things I've done (second to having a girlfriend) but it was all worth it. I've received A LOT of questions about how I achieved my success and got the body that I wanted. Over the course of a couple of weeks' months, I'll be dropping it all here! Ok not all-but most. Anywho, today I want to talk about the first step of getting that great body that you want.
get help!!!!
Yes, get help. I put that in large print for a reason! Men have this thing called and "ego", and within this ego is where this other this called "pride" lives in it's natural habitat. For this show, I had to learn that ego and pride will not get you there. I did a 12 week prep for this show, 6 weeks alone (kind of loose, not as strict), and 6 weeks on my actual strict cut with a coach. In my first 6 weeks, I lost about 15 pounds. But in my second 6 weeks is where the magic happened. Getting professional opinions and help from a coach really changed the game for me. From knowing what supplements to get, how much cardio to do, how many calories to burn, how many meals I needed, and so much more! Notice earlier I said that on my own I lost 15 pounds but in reality I lost those 15 in 4 weeks, 2 weeks were a complete plateau. My body didn't change at all and I didn't know what adjustments to make. Getting a coach really gave me the boost that I needed to get where I wanted. That's right, shoutout to my girl BettyJo!!!!! Below I have some pictures from week 1, week 6, and show day. Enjoy!
Week one chubby!
Morning of!
Disclaimer-BRUCE WAYNE IS THE GOAT! I'm just a superhero geek and still wear all of their gear.
Disclaimer-BRUCE WAYNE IS THE GOAT! I'm just a superhero geek and still wear all of their gear.
Post show with my coach BettyJo!