What supplements do you Add/Cut pre contest?

**ianlauer** · 04-18-2012, 06:28 PM

Proteins, pre-workouts, fat burners etc..what do you add or cut the last couple weeks before a contest or photo shoot?

**ksuhurdler** · 04-18-2012, 09:31 PM

When I first started competing at the end of 2011, I cut my creatine out because the judges said my look was too hard, and I needed to soften up quickly. This season, I've learned to balance my supplements, Hydration and nutrients to deliver a "Physique" physique without interrupting my training or supplement cycles. ~ Michael A

**ksuhurdler** · 04-18-2012, 09:34 PM

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**flipmonk** · 04-19-2012, 04:08 AM

@ian, why don't you post your protocol in the threads you started? here and in the "drug of choice" thread

**tammyp** · 04-19-2012, 05:26 AM

i am still learning the judge this division. i tend to go for a harder look and i know thats a no no. i do like it though, nice change.

**AVBG** · 04-19-2012, 07:07 AM

Nothing! If it ain't broke don't fix it. Adding/removing supplements in the last week(s) has in the past set me in a tailspin.

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**s2h** · 04-19-2012, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by tammyp

i am still learning the judge this division. i tend to go for a harder look and i know thats a no no. i do like it though, nice change.

i think thats pretty common for a bb to go for the harder look..i also like it better myself..be it MPD..figure or whatever..

**s2h** · 04-19-2012, 07:59 AM

i have done the diet/supp plan for one MPD guy..and have seen a few others..dont see there approach to be much diff then a MW bb...still a fair amount of drugs and alot of the same protocals...

**sexxxydre** · 04-19-2012, 10:22 AM

yes i was told i was too full and to hard for MP also to muscular???

**tammyp** · 04-19-2012, 04:13 PM

post some pics~!

**Conrad** · 04-19-2012, 08:13 PM

I am interested to see what is involved with the MP when compared to Mens BB.

**ayezer** · 04-19-2012, 08:38 PM

yes interested as well

**ianlauer** · 04-19-2012, 11:19 PM

I typically cut out any form of Creatine 3-4 days out from competition.

In the past I have cut Protein Powders; but, i will probably stay on mine up until the day before the show for my next competition.

I use CLA religiously as well as a multi-vitamin.
I bump up my Vit C the last 4 days before a show as well as my Dandelion Root.

Ian Lauer Nationals NPC 2011.jpg

**BurnsTACP** · 05-08-2012, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by sexxxydre

yes i was told i was too full and to hard for MP also to muscular???

A trainer I see occassionally has told me this a few times and is practically begging me to do bodybuillding instead. I don't understand though. Why would you want to look less appealing (in my eyes anyway). How exactly do you go about looking "softer"?

**Chong Li** · 05-08-2012, 11:10 PM

tren i would think would be best

**apex23** · 01-01-2013, 12:05 PM

[QUOTE=ianlauer;1647612]I typically cut out any form of Creatine 3-4 days out from competition.

In the past I have cut Protein Powders; but, i will probably stay on mine up until the day before the show for my next competition.

I use CLA religiously as well as a multi-vitamin.
I bump up my Vit C the last 4 days before a show as well as my Dandelion Root.

Ian Lauer Nationals NPC 2011.jpg

I didn't think CLA was even used anymore.

**Joshua H** · 01-09-2013, 09:58 PM

CLA (the right form that is)
R-ALA
VPX Meltdown (only research backed thermogenic I know of at present)

I only use these 3 when leaning out (or have in the past for contest dieting as bodybuilder) same logic for MPD now however.

**David Lees** · 01-18-2013, 09:26 AM

I use the basic foundation supplements right up until day of pre-judging - multi-vitamins, fish oils, and joint health supplements. I also follow a fairly detailed water flushing regiment to dry out which consists of time-tested herbal and dietary supplements for the final 2 weeks of prep.

**AndrewBuk** · 03-06-2013, 11:57 PM

I usually cut my creatine out sooner, and like Ian said, increase my vitamin C. I usually work on reducing any sweeteners that I might still be having closer to the show date. Dandelion root is a great natural supplement to add in the last week. I do find it best to reduce/cut powders the past week also, to prevent water retention.