CHIP ... I am using a hybrid plan myself. Somewhere between T-Dawg and CAD.

KAREN ... Thanks for the info. I was always curious how they structured those workouts.

LOTUS ... Good to see you found your way in here! DO YOUR CARDIO! LOL. It will be my first competition. I am really looking forward to the Gold's trip. It's my pilgrammage to bodybuilding Mecca. LOL. I am out there for a week.

Now ... Lifting I have been doing descending sets (10,8,6,4) with increasing weights, except for legs where I squat GVT style (10 sets x 10 reps at 60%).

On Monday I am switching to circuits 3 days per week to get more cut before I go to Cali. On my days off from circuits, I will do heavy cardio.

I will be dropping my carbs way out and switch my eating to CKD style too.

Right now, I am taking in carbs only on weights days ... and then only 2 hours prior to workout, during workout, and right after workout.