by darinstarr | Jun 20, 2012 | Bodybuilding
I’m not Jewish, but hearing that makes me sigh out “Oy vey” and start Googling around to find the most suitable facepalm meme to properly get my frustration across. Sarcastic humor aside, the reason for the frustration here is compound. Most...
by darinstarr | May 3, 2012 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Ok – the dieting is done, you’ve completed your last workout on Tuesday or Wednesday, your peak week plan is in full swing, and you’re just about ready to take off for your show. If the show isn’t in your home town, it’s highly...
by darinstarr | May 2, 2012 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding
This last weekend on April 28th I competed in the 2012 NPC Charlotte Cup at the Blake Hotel in downtown Charlotte, NC. It was a phenomenal experience all around and I had a fantastic time. Pre-judging went well and I was pleased with how I looked going in – I...
by darinstarr | Apr 23, 2012 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
I love my parents, don’t get me wrong. They are awesome and have done absolutely everything for me that they could possible be expected to, and then some. When I moved across the country from Oregon to Asheville, it was probably a bit of a shock to them as it...
by darinstarr | Mar 24, 2012 | Bodybuilding
It’s been my experience that a lot of people who may be interested in competing in bodybuilding, physique, figure, or bikini have never actually been to see a show. If this is you, here’s your chance to fix that. On Saturday, April 14th in High Point, NC...
by darinstarr | Feb 27, 2012 | Bodybuilding
On Saturday, the 2012 IFBB Desert Muscle Classic was held in Mesa, Arizona. While a very small show (as IFBB productions go), this show was very notable due to being the first professional show featuring the women’s physique division (WPD). WPD was introduced...
