Contest diet support thread

**HeavyDutyGuy** · 04-15-2009, 03:14 PM

Lol, all the nut butter bingers! I've done the same thing. I believe its due to being in ketosis, and craving the fats- nut butter is loaded with them and hence very satisfying. I'm 13+ weeks out, no binges as I am determined to be SHREDDED this time. I'm doing whatever it takes. Yesterday was soo depleted from brutal leg workout the night before and then morning cardio, that I was dragging all day. It sucked, but I want to make top 5 at the Masters this year.

**Wendy** · 04-15-2009, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by HeavyDutyGuy

Lol, all the nut butter bingers! I've done the same thing. I believe its due to being in ketosis, and craving the fats- nut butter is loaded with them and hence very satisfying. I'm 13+ weeks out, no binges as I am determined to be SHREDDED this time. I'm doing whatever it takes. Yesterday was soo depleted from brutal leg workout the night before and then morning cardio, that I was dragging all day. It sucked, but I want to make top 5 at the Masters this year.

It's nice to know that guys aren't immune to this craziness - so we can say it is "prep" related!

**SadFatty** · 04-15-2009, 04:25 PM

I will come into this thread! I want to do a bikini contest in October and have just started eating clean foods! I hate them but being in shape tastes better than anything to me.

I have had no sugar for a few days....just diet pop and fruit. I had some headaches but am now getting used to being sugar free!

**HeavyDutyGuy** · 04-15-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Wendy

It's nice to know that guys aren't immune to this craziness - so we can say it is "prep" related!

Oh, for sure! Mike Mentzer used to binge on butter- not nut butter, straight out of the package. Guys aren't immune.

**Wendy** · 04-15-2009, 06:18 PM

Well, I guess I am not THAT bad then - I can't even imagine being so crazy I would bite into a hunk of butter.....but then again....

**Fit_5"3** · 04-16-2009, 02:14 AM

Originally Posted by SallyAnne

STOP! lol Take a good look at all your progress pictures and see how far you've come. DON'T get discouraged. 5 weeks is enough time to get where you need to be. We're here to help you through it - that's why Tammy put this thread up.

Thanks, SallyAnne. I'm glad I've kept progress pics as long as I have. You are right. Even since July of last year my physique has changed SO much.
I also am trying to remember what an old coach old me:
"It's a marathon, not a sprint."

I'll be here the next 4.5 fo sho! Thanks!

**KBigz81** · 04-16-2009, 03:12 AM

I feel so much better now. I just payed for Dave's last week prep consultation. I've been on his keto diet for 6 weeks and had no clue on how to do the fat load. With 2 1/2 weeks to go I don't want to be screwing up what I've worked my butt of for. Next show I'm paying him for the entire prep!

**HeavyDutyGuy** · 04-16-2009, 04:13 AM

Originally Posted by KBigz81

I feel so much better now. I just payed for Dave's last week prep consultation. I've been on his keto diet for 6 weeks and had no clue on how to do the fat load. With 2 1/2 weeks to go I don't want to be screwing up what I've worked my butt of for. Next show I'm paying him for the entire prep!

Fat load? Why ?

**duncanlukas** · 04-16-2009, 05:40 AM

...he doesn't carb up women....

**klh_2342** · 04-17-2009, 12:49 PM

Hey everyone. I am very new to the forums....
Well Monday I am starting a 17 week contest prep....im not actually doing the contest but my husband is doing the europa in august and i am doing the prep with him.
I have competed in figure before, but this time i am just doing it to get my ass back in shape...so i am gonna need all the encourgement possible...i think im in the right place....i will be following dave's diet....my main problem is giving up my gum!!!hah..its my fav..but i really am focused and ready to do this...we'll see how it goes!

**tammyp** · 04-17-2009, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by klh_2342

Hey everyone. I am very new to the forums....
Well Monday I am starting a 17 week contest prep....im not actually doing the contest but my husband is doing the europa in august and i am doing the prep with him.
I have competed in figure before, but this time i am just doing it to get my ass back in shape...so i am gonna need all the encourgement possible...i think im in the right place....i will be following dave's diet....my main problem is giving up my gum!!!hah..its my fav..but i really am focused and ready to do this...we'll see how it goes!

contest prep with out the contest! your a supportive wife! welcome to rxm!

**pumpiron_rj** · 04-17-2009, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by tammyp

contest prep with out the contest! your a supportive wife! welcome to rxm!

Yes she is! I couldn't do it without her love & support everyday...... she is my backbone, thank you babe!

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK!!!!

**klh_2342** · 04-17-2009, 11:17 PM

Hi tammyp....yeah i have done that twice now without the contest...i have done one..but i love the lifestyle so i figure why not plus it makes it easier for him...

love ya too babe!!

**KBigz81** · 04-18-2009, 06:31 AM

I'm 2 weeks out, and my food cravings are going nuts!! I think alot of it is stress. I'm on Dave's keto diet and I'm dreaming about carbs. Anyone else have that problem? I mean its everynight for me.
My husband is also getting sick of my prep since I'm doing 3 hours of cardio and that takes away time from him. I know its tough on a relationship, but he's asking me to never do a show again. I told him I would have to think about it, and he called me selfish. Not sure what to do..Anyone else run into this problem??

**duncanlukas** · 04-18-2009, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by KBigz81

I'm 2 weeks out, and my food cravings are going nuts!! I think alot of it is stress. I'm on Dave's keto diet and I'm dreaming about carbs. Anyone else have that problem? I mean its everynight for me.
My husband is also getting sick of my prep since I'm doing 3 hours of cardio and that takes away time from him. I know its tough on a relationship, but he's asking me to never do a show again. I told him I would have to think about it, and he called me selfish. Not sure what to do..Anyone else run into this problem??

are u drinking diet soda at all? that might help with the cravings...as far as your hubby, i dont really know what to say, i'm glad i'm not in a relationship atm, and when I do, I don't think I could date someone who doesn't compete or at least live the lifestyle......sorrry.

**tammyp** · 04-18-2009, 08:49 AM

on the flip side, its selfish to ask you to give up something you love. 3 hours of cardio? fawk, no way could i ever!

**KBigz81** · 04-18-2009, 08:29 PM

I started prep 16 weeks out and the trainer I was working w/started me out w/1.5.-2 hours cardio a day and high protein high carb med fat diet. He had me eating more carbs than I do in the offseason. Needless to say I only lost 2lbs in 8 weeks! And looked like crap, so when I finally came acrossed Dave's keto diet I've drop 12 lbs since then! But I'm still behind so...yes 3 hours of cardio a day blows! But its what has to be done. I won't be coming in shredded like I had planned but I'm coming in leaner than my last show.

**MashkaNY** · 04-18-2009, 08:32 PM

wow your legs!!!

**chicken breast** · 04-20-2009, 10:15 PM

you look great!

**purplehaze** · 04-21-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm on Dave's keto diet and my competition is on saturday. Its been a great ride, but I dont get the protein and fats until THURSDAY! ahhh!!!!
diet cream soda seems to do the trick for me. that is heaven in a can.

**klh_2342** · 04-23-2009, 10:55 PM

SO day 1 started today!

I am so ready to get back into shape. Today was pretty easy.....just gotta get use to no gum...ahhhh..
i have never been so focused and cant wait to see my body change!!
If i can just get through the two weeks before my first cheat meal than it shouldnt be a problem...

**NPCfigure** · 04-24-2009, 08:32 PM

I started my diet 5 days ago, I am 11 weeks out tomorrow....so far so good...cant believe I have not eatten chocolate since then...and have no cravings............YET!

**Nitro Fueled Barbie/Mel Marx** · 05-02-2009, 04:59 PM

3 weeks out from Culver City show. Only eating Tilapia as my protein source. Hungary every 20 f**king mins!!!!!!!
Bikini would be easier if I were 20 but it's amazing how hard it is with every detail when you're in your 30s.
Someone pass me a beer please. lol

**Nitro Fueled Barbie/Mel Marx** · 05-02-2009, 05:00 PM

Peanut butter and splenda or Mac nut butter is my refuge baby!!!!!

**tammyp** · 05-02-2009, 05:07 PM

i started my 16 week diet today. no PB

and i hear ya with the tilapia....its all i eat towards the end and i am always hungry and super grumpy. me likem me cow.

**stephaniewicked** · 05-02-2009, 06:58 PM

Hell yeah, cow is what's up!!

No pb???

Well, that's no fun...

I'm sure it will pay off for you though. I need to get off the PB myself. It's like a drug.

**Nadia Nardi** · 05-02-2009, 10:20 PM

I'm not a huge fan of PB, but holy hell, once I start dieting...I crave the stuff every day...then again, I crave IT and everything else under the sun....
I'm sittin here at 2 weeks out from the NY Pro and I'm definitely feeling the desperation...the show is so close yet so far away....

**Kitty Kat** · 05-03-2009, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by KBigz81

I started prep 16 weeks out and the trainer I was working w/started me out w/1.5.-2 hours cardio a day and high protein high carb med fat diet. He had me eating more carbs than I do in the offseason. Needless to say I only lost 2lbs in 8 weeks! And looked like crap, so when I finally came acrossed Dave's keto diet I've drop 12 lbs since then! But I'm still behind so...yes 3 hours of cardio a day blows! But its what has to be done. I won't be coming in shredded like I had planned but I'm coming in leaner than my last show.

Dam Girl,
you are looking amazing..

**KBigz81** · 05-03-2009, 12:46 PM

WOO HOO! I won my class and overall last night and I'm now an NGA Pro!! It was at the NGA Heart of America Classic in Washington,IL.

**tammyp** · 05-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by KBigz81

WOO HOO! I won my class and overall last night and I'm now an NGA Pro!! It was at the NGA Heart of America Classic in Washington,IL.

congrats girl!

**tammyp** · 05-03-2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by JV's Wife Melissa Marx

3 weeks out from Culver City show. Only eating Tilapia as my protein source. Hungary every 20 f**king mins!!!!!!!
Bikini would be easier if I were 20 but it's amazing how hard it is with every detail when you're in your 30s.
Someone pass me a beer please. lol

you should do a journal. you need to show everyone bikini has to work hard too!

**SallyAnne** · 05-03-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by KBigz81

WOO HOO! I won my class and overall last night and I'm now an NGA Pro!! It was at the NGA Heart of America Classic in Washington,IL.

Title changed to reflect your new pro status. Congratulations!

**Kitty Kat** · 05-03-2009, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by KBigz81

WOO HOO! I won my class and overall last night and I'm now an NGA Pro!! It was at the NGA Heart of America Classic in Washington,IL.

Awesome girl..
Big congrats on your overall win

**stephaniewicked** · 05-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by kbigz81

woo hoo! I won my class and overall last night and i'm now an nga pro!! It was at the nga heart of america classic in washington,il.

congratulations!!!!

Originally Posted by tammyp

you should do a journal. You need to show everyone bikini has to work hard too!

agreed.

**Nitro Fueled Barbie/Mel Marx** · 05-03-2009, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by tammyp

you should do a journal. you need to show everyone bikini has to work hard too!

I know, so many People bash on me, and I don't say anything. Let the ignorant be ignorant. Bottom line, woman's bodybuilding and fitness didn't accept woman's figure when that sport started. Now woman's figure doesn't really accept bikini. It's funny, my husband put it best. Everyone needs to be a freshman in school.

On another note. It works out best for me that not a lot of girls know that it takes work, because those of us that do work at it, are the ones that look the best on stage. I love when girls in their 20s get up on stage like it's a local bar bikini contest. Better for me, cuz I've done the homework and still use some attributes that show figure respect for the sport hence the dip when saying goodbye.

I really hope that people will realize that it isn't easy to have a bikini body for the NPC and soon IFBB all the time. Woman fluctuate with weight and hormones that keeping yourself tone and trim and dieted is work. It may not be as much work as body building and figure, but dammit it isn't a walk in the park. Especially once you hit 30. lol.

**AllieCos** · 05-03-2009, 02:18 PM

I started my prep two weeks ago at 12 wks out. Today is 10 wks out for me and I've lost 10 lbs...ya - I got too far gone. Haven't competed since 2006 Nat'ls and am trying to requalify now. Took me this long to get my contest head back. Anyone know what I mean?
Anyeay - I love this thread! Very comforting to know I'm not the only one who can't have the PB andnuts - HUGE TRIGGERS for me! I'm better without!

**SallyAnne** · 05-03-2009, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by AllieCos

I started my prep two weeks ago at 12 wks out. Today is 10 wks out for me and I've lost 10 lbs...ya - I got too far gone. Haven't competed since 2006 Nat'ls and am trying to requalify now. Took me this long to get my contest head back. Anyone know what I mean?
Anyeay - I love this thread! Very comforting to know I'm not the only one who can't have the PB andnuts - HUGE TRIGGERS for me! I'm better without!

I do. I took a year off and it was hard for me to get my head back in the game.

**Ondrea** · 05-03-2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by KBigz81

WOO HOO! I won my class and overall last night and I'm now an NGA Pro!! It was at the NGA Heart of America Classic in Washington,IL.

OMG..congrats! I'm in Bloomington btw!

**Ondrea** · 05-03-2009, 03:14 PM

I'm reading all of the posts by you ladies and its making me want to diet lol! Even though I read the cries for hunger and complaints of fish...I envy ya'll! There is something aboutt contest prepping...it stinks but damn it...I like it! Plus...I look damn good too.

**Kitty Kat** · 05-03-2009, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Ondrea

I'm reading all of the posts by you ladies and its making me want to diet lol! Even though I read the cries for hunger and complaints of fish...I envy ya'll! There is something aboutt contest prepping...it stinks but damn it...I like it! Plus...I look damn good too.

Ondrea, you are so dam funny..
you know, I can relate to you on that

**tammyp** · 05-03-2009, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by JV's Wife Melissa Marx

I know, so many People bash on me, and I don't say anything. Let the ignorant be ignorant. Bottom line, woman's bodybuilding and fitness didn't accept woman's figure when that sport started. Now woman's figure doesn't really accept bikini. It's funny, my husband put it best. Everyone needs to be a freshman in school.

On another note. It works out best for me that not a lot of girls know that it takes work, because those of us that do work at it, are the ones that look the best on stage. I love when girls in their 20s get up on stage like it's a local bar bikini contest. Better for me, cuz I've done the homework and still use some attributes that show figure respect for the sport hence the dip when saying goodbye.

I really hope that people will realize that it isn't easy to have a bikini body for the NPC and soon IFBB all the time. Woman fluctuate with weight and hormones that keeping yourself tone and trim and dieted is work. It may not be as much work as body building and figure, but dammit it isn't a walk in the park. Especially once you hit 30. lol.

great post! i like your attitude, and your right....it is like being a freshman. youll be a great role model for the pros

**~gymdiva~** · 05-03-2009, 10:46 PM

I'm actually jealous of the people who can do all tilapia...I can only eat fresh caught which is hard as hell to find...and even harder to find not from an asian country! sounds odd I know but fresh, frozen at sea stuff I can eat...farm raised from ANY country? forettaaboutit...hahahaha...I miss eating it...I had the perfect mrs. dash for it...pffft

as for me and dieting, I had a pro/fat day yesterday and today I have been going out of my mind wanting food...this is going to be a looooong 20wks...