Things didn't go the way I planned for sure, but I had an awesome experience and can only be pleased with what I've taken away from my first national level show.

I had some problems making weight and sat in the sauna to lose 4 pounds to weigh in at 176. Tried to fill back out – probably a little too much. It's been tough for me to get really hard and dry, so to it was even tougher for me to hold onto that type of conditioning after what I put my body through. I think a lot of that has to do with the circumstances of flying and being in the sauna, but even more with just being young and not having that thin skin yet. Ill post some pictures from Friday during the day when I felt like I was closer to my best.

Im happy I was able to get to a new level of conditioning but its too bad I wasn't able to display it and be at my best on stage. From the pics on md you can tell I had striations in my triceps and my glutes, but I just had some water over it all. Im happy I was able to be on stage with top guys and I felt like I was able to hold my own as far as size and shape.

In the end I learned a ton about my body, how I can compare, where I can go, and how supportive and loving my family and friends are.

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