Shanique Grant 2019 Ms Olympia 1st place & Paula Ranta 2026 NY Pro 1st place

Starting Point for this prep, 20 weeks until the first show, 4 shows planned. First year out of the juniors and into the open.

Decent amount of downtime, trousers a bit tight. Going to do it again, calves none existent & work the top line harder.

Hey guys,

Here is another update at 12 days out from my first natural bodybuilding contest. I will be competing in classic physique in the OCB.

I am 5 ft 10in tall and weigh about 188lbs fasted first thing in the morning in these.

Credits to gilcoproductions

1st few pics were after loading a bit on a high day
Last 2 are fasted

Just curious to hear everyone’s opinions.

5’8” 185.2lbs.

Edit: 174.5cm

Did actually start prep on March 17th, have pulled off around 15lbs since

However we did decide to technically pull prep early April, I’m dealing with a couple of issues, hip issue and knee issue. Currently rehabbing them

But also currently can’t really do much in terms of legs, lots of light weight single rep high rep low rest time shit just to cause stimulation without agitation

I’m dieting and running everything as if I were in prep, and will make a decision in June, based off my hip/knee and how my legs have held up, wether to transition into prep, or back into a growing phase

Weight: 102.3 kg
Height: 177 cm
Calories TD: 4946 → 4584
Calories RD: 4512 → 4075
Steps: 10,000
Cardio: 7 × 20 min

Saw this from recent natural shows where Joey Bilotich (overall classic physique pro card) and Chuck “the vegan lifter” (overall men’s bodybuilding pro card) both took overall in their respective divisions while following a vegan diet. Thought it was an interesting result since there’s always debate around diet and performance at this level.

Started prep 4 weeks ago at 247.

51, 195lbs, 5’10” -still need to build mass everywhere but working towards competing next year. Just finished a push about a month ago. Currently in a hold phase.

Hello again gang! Had our show yesterday and unfortunately neither of us placed but we had an absolute brilliant time. Waiting for feedback from the judges so we can adjust for the next show in four weeks. Had loads of messages and support from the community here so thank you truely guys it means a lot to us!! Bigger and better for the next one!!!

First pic is after a 5day carb and water depletion. Second is after a coat of tan and a very heavy carb up!

Classic physique - 186.4lbs