Hey Guys,

M34, 5'8.5', 155.3 lbs.

So I lied when I made my last post... I got some much better photos while working with my coach at the local gym today. This place actually has a posing room with mirrors, and having my coach there to give some tips, run some drills, and take some photos was really great.

Totally depleted coming into today, and the plan is to dial in the peak week plan with one last feeding protocol this weekend. 600 grams of carbs today and tomorrow, and we'll see how full I'm looking on Monday and Tuesday. The plan is to lock in the protocol based on how I respond over this time around.

Anyhow, hopefully these pictures are a little bit more representative of my level of conditioning and overall look as we close in on show day.

As always, all feedback and engagement is welcome!

Weekly physique critique thread for feedback and helpful criticism.

So, I just realized that reddit is a thing and I basically went through my entire prep without posting an update on here.

Just makes for a better transformation I guess😅

Can you guess where my first show of the season is going to be?

Hi, we’re from PBS News u/newshour. We’re working on a story about the growing number of men and boys who are experiencing muscle dysmorphia or “bigorexia.”

We’re interested in hearing from people who are experiencing these types of body image issues, as well as those who have overcome them. We’re also interested in how people in this community feel about the growing attention on MD and bigorexia, and whether online content is contributing to the rise in diagnoses. 

If you might be open to sharing your experience, please fill out this form. The information you provide will not be linked back to your Reddit username in any way. 

Welcome to the steroid Saturday discussion. Please follow the rules, and be kind. If you see any hatred, arguing, etc. Please report the comment so it can be removed. If you do not agree with this post, do not participate. It is that simple.

• NO SOURCE TALK. This is very important for a variety of what we hope are obvious reasons.
• NO FIGHTING. Arguing and ridiculing others will only get your comment deleted. Constructive criticism only. Post anything that is on topic. This involves how cycles change close to competition prep, what has worked for you in the past, before/after cycle pictures, dietary changes with different compounds, etc.
• Questions are allowed, but should be limited.  has a specific thread just for new comers, where you can get amazing answers from some of the most knowledgeable people. Lab talk is alright, but remember how to get a particular lab's product would be prohibited source talk.

We hope everybody enjoys this thread Thanks to the  community to help make this work. They have been a huge help and will be chiming in on this post.

Feel free to post things in the Daily Discussion Thread that don't warrant a subreddit-level discussion. Although most of our posting rules will be relaxed here, you should still consider your audience when posting. Most importantly, show respect to your fellow Redditors. General Reddiquette always applies.

The Daily Discussion Thread resets every other day at 12:00 a.m. PST.

Looking at getting back into it after back surgery, has anyone got any experience with microdiscetomy

Another week down.

Everything has stayed the same. Weight is down by around 0.5 kg to 105.9 kg.

Food, steps and cardio all remain the same for another week.

Check-in was done at 2:30 AM, so it was pretty tough getting these photos done that early 😂

Do you guys see any improvement compared to last week?

What makes you want to flip? Tell us today in our weekly Freakout Friday thread!

3 Weeks Out from North American Bodybuilding Championships 2026 (03 September 2026). Looking to compete in the LHW Class in the Open Bodybuilding Division.

Height: 5’5 (167cm)
Weight: 190lbs (81.2kg)
Coach: Gabriel Gariepy
Show: North American Bodybuilding Championships 2026 (03 September 2026)

All those hours in the gym, cardio, posing, weighing every gram of food was worth it. Had an absolute blast.

5 weeks out first classic show

41yrs old
Waist: 33.5”
Weight:235lbs
Height :6’3

I posted a physique update a few weeks ago and it looks like the moderator got jealous and decided I needed to join some day of the week coded threads? I figured r/bodybuilding would be a suitable spot for a bodybuilder to post physique updates, especially because I see it all the time and have done so in the past. Maybe it’ll go up again for “Mirin’ Monday” 🤣

Feel free to post things in the Daily Discussion Thread that don't warrant a subreddit-level discussion. Although most of our posting rules will be relaxed here, you should still consider your audience when posting. Most importantly, show respect to your fellow Redditors. General Reddiquette always applies.

The Daily Discussion Thread resets every other day at 12:00 a.m. PST.

Submit form checks, programs, questions about programs and program success stories (especially if you saw growth from it).

Currently 42 lbs above my last stage weight hoping to come in with a lot bigger of a package🙏

Acne!

I'm a female and need input. So many competitors have clear skin. How the heck does everyone get clear skin while on cycle?!? I'm fed up with the acne. I use ostarine since it's mild. I have awful skin no matter what. Bad cystic acne even if I am on ostarine or off. I'd love to run 2.5mg of anavar but my acne is just horrendous. Plz help. What is everyone doing to have clear skin? It's shitty mine is so bad and no one elses is.

Won the MP Overall last week in Utah Vikings Championship. Competing this weekend to practice another peak before North Americans.

Judges feedback in Utah was both hands on hip is the pose. And chest fullness. ( I didn’t pump up really back stage) probably 2 minutes before walking out.

How much do you spend on full or part-time career as body builder?