There are pros & cons to a short prep, and there are pros and cons too long one. By the time I get to my first show of this season, I’ll have been dieting for only 13 weeks. My lost prep was 24 weeks long. So I’ve now had personal experience for both scenarios, and the knowledge I’ve gained has been incredibly valuable.
Before I was in the fitness industry, I had this vision in my head of what I thought a fat burner was. I envisioned that every time after I took a pill, little creatures would basically eat away at the belly fat, magically disappearing and leaving me with toned beautiful abs. Reality Check! Nope. Fat…
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It seems like over the last few years in the gym/fitness scene the “cool” thing to do is to compete (bodybuilding, bikini, etc). Your friends are doing it, your boyfriend is doing it, so you probably should too. Right? Maybe… I’ll admit that’s exactly how I first got into it. I saw friends take their…
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I’ve started to write this one several times now, but have had to keep going back to edit because so many things keep changing. Rather that’s the way I’m feeling mentally, how well I have or haven’t stayed on track, or any advice I think of. That factor pretty much sums it up right there.…
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If you’ve never competed before but you’re either: A) considering it or B) currently on your first prep…this post should help clear a few things up by giving you some knowledge on what to expect once the big day arrives. Today I will be discussing: What takes place the day before the show as well as…
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Hiiiii!!!! I know, I know, where have I been?? Focusing. That’s where. Yikes these last 3 weeks have been a blur! I have so much to update you guys on that I feel the only way to do it is to break it down into multiple different blogs. Today’s is all about the final weeks…
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Strength Training for Beginners Phase #3
