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1. What types of contest diets have you tried?

A: I've done carb cycling (for my 1st show) and since have done the Palumbo (keto) diet for my 2nd 3rd and current upcoming shows.

2. What...

I drink shakes throughout the entire prep up until a few days out....I've never had a problem getting lean using 2-3 shakes a day....I don't buy the new in vogue theory of you HAVE to cut out shakes...

Hey bud! I have done 4 shows and 3 of them I used the Palumbo "keto" diet using no direct carb sources. I follow his recommendations as far as the carb up is concerned....Here's my schedule:
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try mixing oats with 2 TBS natural PB and a banana...mix it all u....TOTALLY YUMMY and I highly recommend it

sorry to jump in here but does anybody know how long you have to be "off" to compete in NPC NATURAL shows???

Thanks

Hey Chris,

Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge on these boards for free! I love your Championship Bodybuilding Manual and it has helped me a great deal....

When bulking I, quite...

mmmmmmm...chocolate milk....ha! been keto dieting 15 weeks so anything with SUGAR SOUNDS SOOOO GOOOOOOOD! LOL thanks for the reply bro

When bulking I, quite frankly, get sick of the protein shakes....Normally post workout I'll have 50g whey isolate with 50g waixy maize....However I want to add some variety and was wondering if you...

For me personally, the last 3 weeks of the diet are ALWAYS PURE HELL! Like scooby said, once the bodyfat is lowered to the extreme the mind starts to really play tricks on you! I dont really get...

Agree with the OAK... when its early on in prep the fat melts off with ease so 2,3, or even 5 lbs lost per week is normal I think... However, the last 5-10 lbs takes forever to come off it...

STAY STRONG BRO! You got this!

BEST OF LUCK MY FRIEND! You will do well

1) I prefer low intensity, longer duration cardio...however I know plenty of people who do great with HIIT cardio so I think its a personal preference. I start 16 weeks out with 30mins low...

CONGRATS bro.... my favorite bodybuilding saying during the rough dieting days is "nothing will ever taste as good as 1st place"....Keep up the great work bud...you look great!

K DAWG I totally understand man....my whole family can't stand bodybuilding (they think its weird and unhealthy and blah blah blah blah)...fortunately I was blessed with the best wife in the world...

Hang in there my friend! You will do great! Stay strong and mentally tough bro!

Here's my routine on contest day assuming a 10:30 prejudging:

6:00 - Wake up, eat Meal #1 (6oz chicken + 30g carbs from grits + 2 TB Natural PB)

8:30- Eat Meal #2 before leaving for...

I think you have a very solid plan there bud! Stick to it and keep us posted on how its going!

I slowly increase carbs / calories...For example on my contest diet I follow Palumbo's Keto approach (no carbs)...so after the show is over and I take a week or so off to relax and decompress, I add...

Agreed! Its just easier for me to eat the same things over and over each day...that way when I reach a plateau it is easier to take foods out or simply decrease amounts.