Meal prep in general is a long-term time saver AND cost saver when compared to the accumulation of standing in takeaway lines and/or purchasing from restaurants.

However, within meal prep there are also time-saving options… although you can expect to pay a price for the added convenience.

The most underrated phase in bodybuilding.

As the saying goes: “Poor preparation equals poor performance.”

Not only does this statement hold true for comp prep, however it also pertains to the “pre-prep” phase.

Are mini-cuts the new “sexy” way to diet?

While they may sound enticing at face value, there are a variety of factors you need to consider before attempting to embark on a mini-cut.

Are you actually hungry, or do you just have an appetite?

Experiencing hunger can be rather unpleasant, and it’s understandable that as humans we want to satisfy our need to eat and feel satiated ASAP when these feelings arise. However, having knowledge and self-awareness is powerful in this scenario, because it’s not uncommon to confuse hunger with rather just having a heightened appetite.

Is your progress real, or is it artificial?
 
There’s a hard truth when it comes to making significant progress to your physique and strength: you’re going to need to prioritise long-term monotony at the sacrifice of constantly “mixing it up”.

Experiencing hunger (or a lack of) can be rather unpleasant. However, knowledge is power, and understanding WHY you are feeling a certain degree of hunger can help you respond in a more rational, logical manner.

Don’t rely on these calculators for perfect math.
 
It’s reasonable to say that most people are curious about how many daily calories they require to either:
▪️Maintain their weight
▪️Lose weight
▪️Gain weight
 
Given this, and since “calorie calculator” is such a quick google search away, it’s understandable that someone would be intrigued to know their calorie requirements.

Living a “bodybuilding lifestyle” and a “balanced lifestyle” are not synonymous.

Is one superior? No.

Are they different? Yes.

The definition of balance implies that someone has achieved a state of equilibrium; in a lifestyle scenario, this would imply that various health-influencing habits and routines are 50/50.

When searching for something convenient to eat it’s important to not just consider “calories for energy” but ALSO nutrition for health!

In today’s food environment it’s simple to grab-n’-go with a meal or snack that’s energy dense. However, conveniently purchasing nutritious items that also provide sufficient energy requires a little more strategy…

Hunger is to dieting what exhaustion is to exercise - inevitable, but rewarding.

If you’re a competitor who is currently in the midst of a comp prep, we strongly encourage you to accept that chronically dieting for a show will inevitably come with uncomfortable consequences.