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You have plenty of time to get show ready. However, I would do exactly what is suggested and get a coach for your first show. Not one that will starve you and have you doing 2 hours of cardio a day,...

Post some pics so we can take a look. Also, what is your total macros?
realistically, you will not add muscle while on a caloric deficit doing 2 cardio sessions a day, especially in 5 weeks.
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I can agree with the above. However, I see no issue with sets( including interval) lasting 2-3 minutes. But, you must rest in between sets and allow your body to recover.
That said, maintaining...

It's an awesome experience!

Current stats? Pics? What show date? Dieting now? Bodybuilding or physique?
oops, I just seen the headline for Physique!

THere are many things that goes through my mind as a coach. First, you can't really judge by the pics in your avatar. Second, trying to go too aggressively at the start will certainly land you in a...

Great starting point. What does your cardio and diet look like?

There is some great advice here! I would not put a specific time frame on getting lean! Your fist prep, anyhow! There are too many variables and could leave you crunching to get stage ready at the...

TRUTH^^^ Don't over-complicate things!

How do the wheels look?

Two ways to lose fat- lower calories or increase expenditures. However, if you are losing 1.5 lbs a week, I would ride that out. If you're not losing, I would take calories down about 10% if you...

Hard to say. Many factors to consider. glycogen stores being filled could be 3-5 lbs and water from excessive carbs and sodium could be another 5.
That said, the last thing you want to do post comp...

First of all, That amount of weight loss in a month is way too fast. Second, getting a "custom" plan from someone that is "customized" for you, would not have you losing 20 lbs in a month. Third,...

More important is the total calories , then how much protein, carbs & fat. Share those and someone could give a better opinion. Percentages are often irrelevant and may not be what you need. Good...

There is no reason to cut now if you are 2 years out. There is plenty of time for that. However, I would NOT go all out thinking more is better. Muscle gain for a female(unless on gear) is very slow...

YEP^^ If you have entrusted someone enough to give them money, then that would merit questions to be answered. Trust me, my clients have no issue asking questions and I certainly have no issue...

This would largely depend on the goal. Gain mass, stay lean, get stronger, etc. If you are trying to gain, cardio would be counterproductive, as you are trying to create a caloric surplus for muscle...

if it's a food allergy, it should subside before show day. If it's a menstrual thing, it too should be gone in 6 days. Couple of questions:
1. did you make any other changes to your diet over the...

If 3500 calories is is the equivalent of 1lb of fat, you would of needed 3500 calories over maintenance to gain 1lb. That said, if you are one week out, you are NOT at maintenance calories. Further,...

^^ this for sure. As stated, length and severity of your diet will be key. Also, how much you were doing for you last prep. If you were doing double and triple cardio sessions, it would be hard to do...

This^ For sure.
Listen, You have come a LONG ways. Take the time and celebrate your accomplishments. I HATE putting time stamps on contest prep. But, of course I am always approached 8-12 weeks out...