What a weekend here in Moncton New Brunswick…
It was the BIGGEST Atlantic Canadian Bodybuilding Competition ever with over 80 competitors total. I’ve never been apart of such a high caliber show before so it was quite an experience.
I was down to a ripped and dry 187 pounds on Saturday morning. That’s the leanest I’ve ever been. But even though I was in the best shape of my life and really pleased with everything. I still wasn’t at the level needed to hang with the more experienced competitors on stage. There were 10 guys in the light-heavyweight class and I placed 6th.
However, I was awarded the best posing routine of the night. That was an unexpected surprise because there were A LOT of competitors. So I was really happy with that, I worked hard on my posing and the judges could see it as well. So now I’ve got another kick ass trophy to add to the collection!
My girlfriend Patricia also competed in the figure division and she placed 2nd in the medium height class and 2nd in the masters (over 35) class. We’re both really happy with this because it was her first time doing figure and she did really well.
On Sunday we did a photo shoot with our friend Serge Bordage at his Megaflex Gym. I haven’t seen all the pics yet, but I know there are going to be some awesome shots. Serge is a bodybuilder himself and knows how to get some killer photos.
I’ve posted some of the sample ones that Serge put up on Facebook here below…
I’ll add more pics as I get them. I’ll also be adding some contest stage pics as well as they come in.
The whole point of a bodybuilding / figure competition is to simply get in your own personal best shape. We use the show as a goal with a deadline and then give it 100%. Obviously, no one can control who else shows up to a contest, all you can do is be at your best and let the chips fall where they may.
Even though we never won, it doesn’t matter. We still achieved massive success by getting in our best shape ever. And the best part is that this Thursday we are going to enjoy the fruits of our labors by taking a much deserved beach vacation to Cuba.
We may not have had the best bodies on stage this weekend, but none the less we’ll be in killer shape for the beach in Cuba!
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If you would like to know the exact diet and training program that both Patricia and I followed to get in our best contest shape ever. Then I have it all outlined in my brand new DVD program called “Extreme Fat Loss” which you can get at: http://www.leehayward.com/dvd
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33 Comments
James
Yeah Lee, i agree with you, despite the fact u did not win, ultimately you cannot make the judges pick you, and you looked in great shape and were the most ripped you have ever been, take it as a personal victory and enjoy cuba! im back to the gym in a few weeks when my 4th year uni disseratation is handed in, im living my life through uni at the mo and its no fun!
Borys
Hello Lee!! The important thing is competing with yourself!!! I hope you enjoy your vacations in Cuba!!
Best regards from Ecuador!!
Maddox
Steve Parker and Rick Doucette looked INSANE! Tough, tough competition. Sorry for your disappointment. Are you still gonna compete or is this it?
Jose
Proud of the both of you. First and foremost, bodybuilding is all about that very personal quest for a better physique and an aspiration to be a better person. Dude – you won!!!! Congrats Bro!
Jaws2
You looked awesome Lee, thanks for the inspiration and ‘walking the walk’. When guys like me see you, we know we’re getting excellent advice because you are living what you preach. I purchased BYB last year and am considering your personal program in the future. Thanks for your frank, consistent help.
Robert Valdes
Lee you and Trish are my guiding light when it comes to fitness & nutririon. AWESOME!!! Congrats.
Robert A. Valdes
Hackim
Wow, simply wow, I haven’t seen pics of you since
week 13 and I am out of words..!! Your shape
is awesome and I never seen a such of shredded woman In my life! Bro you have a lot of will and determination ! U are a true inspiration keep it up!!
R
Congratulations to both you and Trish. You guys are all winners in my book and very very inspiring. You both look awesome! Thanks.
Alan
WOW !!! Those are amazing pics, well done
leehayward
Heck no I’ll still going to compete. This was my 12th show and I’ve got a lot more in me 🙂
Like I mentioned in my post above, I don’t care who else shows up, all I can do is focus on coming in to the show at my best. I’m not going to quit just because someone else shows up in better shape then me.
Status
Great attitude!! You guys are definitely an inspiration and should be proud!
Gilish
good job. i say next year go balls out!
Carlos Nelson
Lee your humility and positive outlook is an endearing characteristic and will see you through. I have to hand it to you, you have built a great career, possess a winning personality, the intelligence and qualities to go onto victory when the time is right. I’m 66 years old so I’ve been around this game a long time and I’ve read and heard a lot of whining from people with big muscles and a small soul. I know you’l turn this experience into another building block toward the success you envision and will eventually achieve.
Shane A
Hi Lee,
Good job.
I just finished my first bodybuilding show, used your book. I got 4th place in the heavyweight class in the Norther Kentucky NPC show. There were 50 bodybuilders, 15 heavy weights / 8 of which I was compared to. The book helped a lot. I posted some pics on my Facebook and on my website at http://www.firmmuscles.com/shane/
Cheers
Westy
Awesome pics! Nice work and congrats on the award as well.
Jack
Congratulations to you both for your awards. Great pics, your competitors had to be in awesome form to come out ahead of the two of you. Your attitude and outlook should be held as examples for us all.
Well done!
Ben
Lee your in awsome shape the one thing i can say to you right now tho if you wanna win. then pick ur next contest as soon as possible and dont let the training u just did go to waist. You have been a massive part of my current physique and the one thing youve taught me is not to give up.
One day i wanna see you on stage competing for Mr Olympia And the reason i think you can do it is because just like arny you bring insperation to an increadible number of people. Be true to your self and get in the game.
Maddox
How did your pal ‘The Muscle Cook’ place?
mark
you both did your best and that’s all you can do well done
Ian
Hey Lee well done with the competition, its all good mate! I been checkin every day to see how it went! Dude your pics look totally awesome, you are a legend. Have fun letting your hair down in Cuba!!!!
Alan
Have a great holiday. Thank you for sharing your progress this year and all the guidance available on your website. Having followed your free advice and warrior for the last 6 months I feel in the best shape ever (38 yrs).
Brad
Great job Lee. Coming home with any award big or small is a great thing!
Shawn
You looked amazing lee great job!!
We are all proud of you and Trish on the rock and we hope to see both of you guys on stage again in Nov,keep up the great work.
Gary
No shame, Lee. Life’s very much like body building: a series of troughs & peaks. You peaked body-wide; best shape ever, but then hit a trough when you placed a disappointing (for your subscribers, anyway) 6th. And what follows a through? Yep, you guessed it…a PEAK. What did you go and do? You when and WON best posing routine. What a peak, ugh? Congratulations.
Ryan Philipson
Do you have a video too???
leehayward
Thanks so much for all the feedback, it’s all much appreciated!
leehayward
There was a video made but it won’t be ready for a couple weeks or so. We should also be getting some professional pics from the show within a week or two as well.
leehayward
Wow, that’s awesome Shane!
Congrats, I’m super happy for you. You’ve made a very impressive transformation. Good job bro!
all the best,
Lee
norbert
well done hayward! congrats!! coll pictures!
michael sture
well done both of you ,you both look well ripped all the hard work paid off mate cheers mick from england.
Masterhossaine
Dear coach,
I am to much impressed by your Body building Tecnique.
You are a Master in this subject.
It’s a great pleasure for me to say something about you & your coaching.
Plese keep your help for the newcommer Body Builder’s as like as me.
You help me too much
Thank you.
David Cooprider
Great job Lee, you guys look great
sbsidh
dear coach
tats awesome to see you working .thanks 4 helping me.but im vry slow on working due to my cervical prblm.but guess what !!! as i regularly follow your iinstruction of working style,my cervical pain has reduced 15%. i can lift 4kg &yet dont feel pain.before i was not allowed to carry 2kg wt.
thanks 4 keeping me updated.