Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth - Page 28 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

**hackskii** · 20-03-2007, 10:26 PM

I think he would even look better if there wasnt a flash in those pic's. A flash uses light from strait on and washes out the shadows form the above lighting.
But not taking anything away tom, you look very good, small waist too.

**Tinytom** · 21-03-2007, 08:45 AM

I did a little experiment monday and tuesday.

Monday I dropped off my evening carb meal in favour of a chicken omlette and I felt really ill and sick later on. Tuesday morning I had not dropped any weight.

Tuesday night I reverted back to my oats and 75g whey in the evening with no other food before bed. This morning I had dropped a kilo and was a lot tighter.

I'm not dropping my carbs any more and I'm going to revert back to what I've been doing the past 4 weeks whereby I low carb mon-fri and higher carb on the weekend as this is just making me tighter.

I also had a look in the mirror last night after my workout and 2 of my friends who also compete agreed that my back was just holding water, I'm seeing Paul Scarb tonight so he will give me an honest appraisal.

I'm still doing my 40 minutes cardio in the morning and after workout but the carbs are staying the same. 150g every day over 2 meals.

I had the sh*ttest chest and delts workout ever last night, no mental focus or strength and because of a sore throat and inflamed throat gland it was really hard to catch my breath.

good job its only a week or so to go, if this had been the case 6 weeks ago I would seriously consider not competing, unfortunately when I am dieting I find it hard to recover from colds etc so this one has been with me for the duration. Great.

Nine Pack · 21-03-2007, 09:22 AM

Tom,
It's your call of course but I don't think a 1 meal change would elicit a response as it's too small a change. I won't see you in the flesh till you are into your last weeks prep, but I really can see some last bits of fat on your back. Jimmy's concerns of you coming in 'stringy' are nothing to worry about. You would'nt look stringy if you zero carbed for two weeks mate (not that you should, that would be daft). I fail to see how anyone carrying such mass could look stringy anyway. I'm not a fan of low carbs as everyone knows, but in the final weeks push, it's not a problem. You need to play it as you see it but from what I can see, you aren't as hard at the back as you are at the front. It would be an unbeatable package if you looked like that all over IMO.

supercell · 21-03-2007, 11:05 AM

It's always a difficult one, here's Tom in the last 2 weeks of prep and people giving their different ideas. There is nothing wrong with this, it is a forum after all. At the end of the day Tom is an intelligent human being and will do what he feels is the right course of action.
Tom is hard from the front but is softer from the back, there is no question about this and he will agree. 150g of carbs is IMO quite low enough for a man with as much mass as Tom.
The only way that fat is going to be reduced is to make sure that cals in dont exceed cals out and how you do that is entirely up to you.
In the last 2 weeks of my prep I actually upped my carbs by 50g every day and dropped the refeed day. This settled my mind and my body as it was a 'consistent' approach and didn't shock the body into holding onto anything.

What you look and feel like now is irrelavant, your mind plays nasty tricks on you this close to the show and the last thing you want is doubt in your mind.

Every show we do is a learning curve and you WILL make mistakes. But lets put this into context; its a qualifier (and you're going to qualify) the main event is in October, plenty of time to make small adjustments if need be. This is where the approch is (and should be) meticulous.
Just weighing your carbs wont be good enough come October, you need to be counting every cal including amounts of protein and fats. Only by doing this do we have a 'complete' grip on things and somewhere to go when we need to change things very slightly.

I am not having a pop at you, far from it. What you have done over the last 12 months is incredible and with that amount of aquired mass dieting will be a very different animal compared to your past shows.
From a personal standpoint I want to see you in the shape of your life and want to see you really 'acheive your potential' this year.
Criticism can be hard but it makes you stronger and strengthens your resolve.
Embrace it and be open to advice from those you trust but remember that it should be only you and your decisions that you fully trust and stand by; only you can be accountable for your actions.

All the best buddy,

J

LeanShredded · 21-03-2007, 11:41 AM

Tom, totally agree with James, you weren't yourself last night when we saw you, and I know how hard you have been dieting and how this constant cold has worn away your resolve, and your mind is obviously playing tricks on you, as you seemed very down hearted last night.

Yes, you are carrying SOME water on your middle and lower back, with a very thin amount of fat still in there, but you know what you have to do and what is necessary to shift it, you have got it spot on up until this point, its not as if you are going to get it horribly wrong with only 11 days to go (gulp). Your hard work and resolve (and downright stubborness) will ensure that you are a different animal and in far better shape than the last time you competed, this is the qualifier and trial run for the Britain. you will learn from this outing and you will be better each and every time you get on stage, this is the nature of bodybuilding as well you know.

In short (no reference to your height :p ), you look amazing, and I and so many of your friends will be so proud when you get up on that stage and show everyone what YOU have achieved in 11 days time.

Keep going mate!!!!!!!

Delhi · 21-03-2007, 12:07 PM

Yip that is the real measure here........................how he does when he takes to the stage in 11 days time.

I fully expect him to achieve what he set out to do.

lockstock · 21-03-2007, 01:21 PM

In total agreement with 9pack and supercell.
I dont have to tell you what im thinking, its been said by the grusome twosome! :p

You have nothing to worry about, its a qualifier (although its best to be ready 100% as you know) a lot can happen within 2-3 days at this stage and at your level... you have 11 days!

After that, you can Nando yourself to smithereens! :beer1:

supercell · 21-03-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockstock

In total agreement with 9pack and supercell.
I dont have to tell you what im thinking, its been said by the grusome twosome! :p

You have nothing to worry about, its a qualifier (although its best to be ready 100% as you know) a lot can happen within 2-3 days at this stage and at your level... you have 11 days!

After that, you can Nando yourself to smithereens! :beer1:

Hey big man,

Good to see you over here

J:lift:

**Pscarb** · 21-03-2007, 04:43 PM

i have just seen Tom in the flesh as i have done throughout the diet and these pictures do not show Tom in any where near his true condition for starters he was very very flat.....now 2hrs ago toms lower back was just skin and water no fat of any size to speak of....

now what tom was going to do ie change things is in my opinion the wrong thing to do......i won't give you advice Tom because you certainly do not need it you have come this far making your own decisions and i would certainly like to meet the guy who would argue on the results you have achieved just keep doing what you have been mate and i will see you at Portsmouth.....

**Tinytom** · 21-03-2007, 04:53 PM

Thanks Paul.

after our chat I know exaclty what Im doing now.

Littleluke · 21-03-2007, 05:04 PM

I can't wait to see the final product on stage! I'll bring a decent camera and hopefully get some good pics this time round as the only good pics at Baz's show were the ones in KFC! lol

**Jimmy** · 21-03-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

Tom,
It's your call of course but I don't think a 1 meal change would elicit a response as it's too small a change. I won't see you in the flesh till you are into your last weeks prep, but I really can see some last bits of fat on your back. Jimmy's concerns of you coming in 'stringy' are nothing to worry about. You would'nt look stringy if you zero carbed for two weeks mate (not that you should, that would be daft). I fail to see how anyone carrying such mass could look stringy anyway. I'm not a fan of low carbs as everyone knows, but in the final weeks push, it's not a problem. You need to play it as you see it but from what I can see, you aren't as hard at the back as you are at the front. It would be an unbeatable package if you looked like that all over IMO.

i am not knocking your advise 9pack

we have all seen people over dieted...maybe you disagree with my choice of words...but in essence, going by the photo's...and not seeing tom in the flesh, i feel he would be over dieted if he dropped his carbs

it happened to a good friend of mine

he guest posed weighing 275

he was advised to trim off 5lbs more (by some very influential people)

he did so....and lost alot of thickness to areas which were probably his weekest

he looked leaner, but at a price for sure!!!

the extra 5lbs didnt look like 5lbs on the day....but he looked smaller

even he says it wasnt worth it

Nine Pack · 21-03-2007, 05:51 PM

It's ok Jimmy, we all have our own methods & after all, Tom has made phenominal progress so who are we to judge? I have never worked with him on a diet like I did with James so I can't speak from experience. If Paul says it's water then It will come off with a dry out.

In truth, a one week change to the carbs would'nt see any loss of mass unless total calories were dipped as well. I meant replace the carb cals with protein. It's just a calorie manipulation method, not a starvation technique.

I was talking with John at CNP today & we both agree he is surely a hot tip for the title this year & that he has an awesome physique & brilliant symmetry. High praise indeed from Mr H! ;)

**Tinytom** · 21-03-2007, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

I was talking with John at CNP today & we both agree he is surely a hot tip for the title this year & that he has an awesome physique & brilliant symmetry. High praise indeed from Mr H! ;)

I've got a lot of time for John H.

Hopefully he'll be around on Monday froa chat after my photos with Alex, always nice to catch up.

Nine Pack · 21-03-2007, 06:15 PM

Depending on the time, he may be at work, but he's only round the corner so it's worth popping in to CNP to have a chat. He's inspired me to achieve things I never thought possible, he's the best mentor anyone could wish for & a good mate to boot.

I think you're going to cause an upset in the U90's at Nottingham bud.

20-03-2007, 10:26 PM	#406 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,135	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth I think he would even look better if there wasnt a flash in those pic's. A flash uses light from strait on and washes out the shadows form the above lighting. But not taking anything away tom, you look very good, small waist too. __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

21-03-2007, 08:45 AM	#407 (permalink)
Tinytom super-hypno-moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,653	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth I did a little experiment monday and tuesday. Monday I dropped off my evening carb meal in favour of a chicken omlette and I felt really ill and sick later on. Tuesday morning I had not dropped any weight. Tuesday night I reverted back to my oats and 75g whey in the evening with no other food before bed. This morning I had dropped a kilo and was a lot tighter. I'm not dropping my carbs any more and I'm going to revert back to what I've been doing the past 4 weeks whereby I low carb mon-fri and higher carb on the weekend as this is just making me tighter. I also had a look in the mirror last night after my workout and 2 of my friends who also compete agreed that my back was just holding water, I'm seeing Paul Scarb tonight so he will give me an honest appraisal. I'm still doing my 40 minutes cardio in the morning and after workout but the carbs are staying the same. 150g every day over 2 meals. I had the shttest chest and delts workout ever last night, no mental focus or strength and because of a sore throat and inflamed throat gland it was really hard to catch my breath. good job its only a week or so to go, if this had been the case 6 weeks ago I would seriously consider not competing, unfortunately when I am dieting I find it hard to recover from colds etc so this one has been with me for the duration. Great. __________________ We are what we do. Excellence is therefore a habit not a skill. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* - Code 'UKM 110' for an extra 5% discount To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Also mod at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sponsored by Extreme Nutrition - Almost an unfair advantage

21-03-2007, 09:22 AM	#408 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,715	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth Tom, It's your call of course but I don't think a 1 meal change would elicit a response as it's too small a change. I won't see you in the flesh till you are into your last weeks prep, but I really can see some last bits of fat on your back. Jimmy's concerns of you coming in 'stringy' are nothing to worry about. You would'nt look stringy if you zero carbed for two weeks mate (not that you should, that would be daft). I fail to see how anyone carrying such mass could look stringy anyway. I'm not a fan of low carbs as everyone knows, but in the final weeks push, it's not a problem. You need to play it as you see it but from what I can see, you aren't as hard at the back as you are at the front. It would be an unbeatable package if you looked like that all over IMO. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.

21-03-2007, 11:05 AM	#409 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,260	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth It's always a difficult one, here's Tom in the last 2 weeks of prep and people giving their different ideas. There is nothing wrong with this, it is a forum after all. At the end of the day Tom is an intelligent human being and will do what he feels is the right course of action. Tom is hard from the front but is softer from the back, there is no question about this and he will agree. 150g of carbs is IMO quite low enough for a man with as much mass as Tom. The only way that fat is going to be reduced is to make sure that cals in dont exceed cals out and how you do that is entirely up to you. In the last 2 weeks of my prep I actually upped my carbs by 50g every day and dropped the refeed day. This settled my mind and my body as it was a 'consistent' approach and didn't shock the body into holding onto anything. What you look and feel like now is irrelavant, your mind plays nasty tricks on you this close to the show and the last thing you want is doubt in your mind. Every show we do is a learning curve and you WILL make mistakes. But lets put this into context; its a qualifier (and you're going to qualify) the main event is in October, plenty of time to make small adjustments if need be. This is where the approch is (and should be) meticulous. Just weighing your carbs wont be good enough come October, you need to be counting every cal including amounts of protein and fats. Only by doing this do we have a 'complete' grip on things and somewhere to go when we need to change things very slightly. I am not having a pop at you, far from it. What you have done over the last 12 months is incredible and with that amount of aquired mass dieting will be a very different animal compared to your past shows. From a personal standpoint I want to see you in the shape of your life and want to see you really 'acheive your potential' this year. Criticism can be hard but it makes you stronger and strengthens your resolve. Embrace it and be open to advice from those you trust but remember that it should be only you and your decisions that you fully trust and stand by; only you can be accountable for your actions. All the best buddy, J __________________ James Llewellin - A proud member of Team M.P:lift: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Sports Supplements tailored for You www.jamesllewellin.com Last edited by supercell; 21-03-2007 at 11:08 AM.

21-03-2007, 11:41 AM	#410 (permalink)
LeanShredded Rastafarian walks alone.......... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zion Posts: 320	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth Tom, totally agree with James, you weren't yourself last night when we saw you, and I know how hard you have been dieting and how this constant cold has worn away your resolve, and your mind is obviously playing tricks on you, as you seemed very down hearted last night. Yes, you are carrying SOME water on your middle and lower back, with a very thin amount of fat still in there, but you know what you have to do and what is necessary to shift it, you have got it spot on up until this point, its not as if you are going to get it horribly wrong with only 11 days to go (gulp). Your hard work and resolve (and downright stubborness) will ensure that you are a different animal and in far better shape than the last time you competed, this is the qualifier and trial run for the Britain. you will learn from this outing and you will be better each and every time you get on stage, this is the nature of bodybuilding as well you know. In short (no reference to your height :p ), you look amazing, and I and so many of your friends will be so proud when you get up on that stage and show everyone what YOU have achieved in 11 days time. Keep going mate!!!!!!! __________________ Go Beyond What You Know.

21-03-2007, 12:07 PM	#411 (permalink)
Delhi Bigger, Better, Stronger Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Posts: 1,884	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth Yip that is the real measure here........................how he does when he takes to the stage in 11 days time. I fully expect him to achieve what he set out to do.

21-03-2007, 01:21 PM	#412 (permalink)
lockstock Newbie Trainer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 44	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth In total agreement with 9pack and supercell. I dont have to tell you what im thinking, its been said by the grusome twosome! :p You have nothing to worry about, its a qualifier (although its best to be ready 100% as you know) a lot can happen within 2-3 days at this stage and at your level... you have 11 days! After that, you can Nando yourself to smithereens! :beer1:

21-03-2007, 04:43 PM	#414 (permalink)
Pscarb UK-Muscle Moderator and NABBA Champion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,161	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth i have just seen Tom in the flesh as i have done throughout the diet and these pictures do not show Tom in any where near his true condition for starters he was very very flat.....now 2hrs ago toms lower back was just skin and water no fat of any size to speak of.... now what tom was going to do ie change things is in my opinion the wrong thing to do......i won't give you advice Tom because you certainly do not need it you have come this far making your own decisions and i would certainly like to meet the guy who would argue on the results you have achieved just keep doing what you have been mate and i will see you at Portsmouth..... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Admin at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Nutrition is your greatest anabolic agent everything else is just the icing on the cake

21-03-2007, 04:53 PM	#415 (permalink)
Tinytom super-hypno-moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,653	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth Thanks Paul. after our chat I know exaclty what Im doing now. __________________ We are what we do. Excellence is therefore a habit not a skill. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Code 'UKM 110' for an extra 5% discount To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Also mod at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sponsored by Extreme Nutrition - Almost an unfair advantage

21-03-2007, 05:04 PM	#416 (permalink)
Littleluke Junior Bodybuilder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK. Posts: 3,003	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth I can't wait to see the final product on stage! I'll bring a decent camera and hopefully get some good pics this time round as the only good pics at Baz's show were the ones in KFC! lol __________________ Luke Bartram - Sponsored by BODITRONICS Enter uk-muscle1 as your coupon code when shopping at boditronics to recieve 30% off RRP. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "I do it because I can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2008 UKBFF South Coast - Runner Up 2008 Muscle Mayhem - 2nd place (qualified for NABBA Novice Britain)

21-03-2007, 05:51 PM	#418 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,715	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth It's ok Jimmy, we all have our own methods & after all, Tom has made phenominal progress so who are we to judge? I have never worked with him on a diet like I did with James so I can't speak from experience. If Paul says it's water then It will come off with a dry out. In truth, a one week change to the carbs would'nt see any loss of mass unless total calories were dipped as well. I meant replace the carb cals with protein. It's just a calorie manipulation method, not a starvation technique. I was talking with John at CNP today & we both agree he is surely a hot tip for the title this year & that he has an awesome physique & brilliant symmetry. High praise indeed from Mr H! ;) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.

21-03-2007, 06:15 PM	#420 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,715	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth Depending on the time, he may be at work, but he's only round the corner so it's worth popping in to CNP to have a chat. He's inspired me to achieve things I never thought possible, he's the best mentor anyone could wish for & a good mate to boot. I think you're going to cause an upset in the U90's at Nottingham bud. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.