Hi all. I've been lurking in the background reading the board for several months, just never posted. Now, I'm interested in doing a contest. Where is the best place to start?

Wow that's sort of a big general question that could get a myriad of responses! In my opinion your first step should be evaluating where you're currently at (lean mass vs. lbs of fat, etc.) and then get an idea of what's realistic and set a goal (whether it's a measurement or a specific show). Based on this goal you would then need to formulate a good solid diet and workout strategy as well as a good supplement plan. My response is very high level, so let us all know if you have specific questions about the process.

Hey Fade! I would start reading the articles on this site. GO here and look at this type of program...http://www.bodybuildingworld.com/vol7_3/answer.html

You may want to do a search for 16 weeks out program...

Usually everything you would ever need to know has been written about and published or posted in the material on this site. Dive in man.

There are tons of Contest prep Programs.