Contest diet support thread

[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.

[Wendy]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 ?

[Bob Smith Jr.]

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

[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!

[tammyp]

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]

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]

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]

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??

[Bob Smith Jr.]

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.