Most pros look better days - 1 week prior to and after a show. Why do you think that is ?

[DECABEATZ]

I've been looking at a lot of pre post Olympia pics of pros lately. Why can't these guys nail their conditioning, best look day of the show?

[Sandpig]

My guess, a fucked up diuretic protocol

[Mac]

My guess, a fucked up diuretic protocol

This, along with changing drug protocols at the last minute. There is always stress causing cortisol issues or playing the size game with carb overloading and subsequent spill over.

[Maniacal]

Diuretics, other drug manipulation, carb-depleting and loading gone awry.

[scottg]

I think it's because stage lighting and legitimate photography shows everything, while the good lighting in the bedroom or gym with an Instagram filter allows people to only show their best.....slightly enhanced.

[Young Gotti]

agreed, I remember the bruised bicep jay cutler picks prior to the show he looked amazing, get him on stage and it was wtf

as someone said the diuretic's probably play a big role

[BigZero]

sodium depletion + diuretics + dry carbs.

[JohnnyStyles]

Dont change anything lol

[Poker face Ace]

They either deplete too much or load too much.diuretics can help if mastered right,

Diuretics, other drug manipulation, carb-depleting and loading gone awry.

[Poker face Ace]

Best thing to do is cruise 3 days before show. Load a tad the day of show and have a trusted person keep an eye on you. Problem is, if u spill over, its too late and panic sets in that leads to cortisol and water rebound. Stay calm, eat an adjusted amount of carbs and watch the mirror