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Hi all,
I have my first show of the year next Saturday and a month after I am doing the Amateur Olympia here in Tokyo. This will be my final contest as I'm turning 50 a week later and prep is just too much while trying to be my best at work, home, etc.
Last year I had 9 weeks between shows and backed off the diet a bit and then pushed again. I pushed down to make weight and had a back showing, along with getting food poisoning backstage. This year I want to keep it smoother. I am also planning to the the masters only so no weight class for me here.
What kind of strategies have you used between shows?
Just diet as normal? Back off a bit then bring it back down?
Right now i'm planning to give myself one day after the first show to relax and have a burger or something, then get back on, but probably a bit higher calories to avoid getting worn down too much.
Love to hear feedback form others.
I have my first show of the year next Saturday and a month after I am doing the Amateur Olympia here in Tokyo. This will be my final contest as I'm turning 50 a week later and prep is just too much while trying to be my best at work, home, etc.
Last year I had 9 weeks between shows and backed off the diet a bit and then pushed again. I pushed down to make weight and had a back showing, along with getting food poisoning backstage. This year I want to keep it smoother. I am also planning to the the masters only so no weight class for me here.
What kind of strategies have you used between shows?
Just diet as normal? Back off a bit then bring it back down?
Right now i'm planning to give myself one day after the first show to relax and have a burger or something, then get back on, but probably a bit higher calories to avoid getting worn down too much.
Love to hear feedback form others.