Like a title. How far from contest you set up yourself a deadline. Me personally I need to know i am stage ready 2 weeks out. In a past I was dieting till nearly last day but I have noticed that does not produce good look. Two weeks out I slowly add more carbs just to fill the frame. It is very hard for me to fill out in a day or two. I prefer do it slowly. Adding some healthy fats also makes things better. There is no fat accumulation. I firmly believe that the best peak week is the one which is not needed.