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The REAL reasons why I am entering a bodybuilding competition | Fitness & Fats | Meal Prep #14 (Follicular Phase)
Diving deeper into WHY I am entering a bodybuilding competition has been very fun and also very eye opening for me. I didn’t know I wanted to build huge glutes and point them at lots of cameras one day, but I see now that this decision goes deep into my roots, my purpose and my true passion in life. My memories as a kid, my personality traits, my relationship with food and my ultimate desire to be brave, bold and fit has guided me to this moment, and I am thrilled to finally turn this fantasy into a reality. I may not end up with the weight lifter’s physique that the judges are looking for, (or maybe that's exactly what I will have), but I believe my Jumping approach is the only way for me to safely and sustainable achieve this physique and lifestyle that I’ve always wanted. Here are 5 Reasons I will start competing in 2023:
Reason #1: The desire to build muscle mass and muscle density throughout my entire body stems from my lifelong goal of having a super strong, nourished, energized, healthy and lean physique. This muscle mass will be my body armor, my stored nourishment & energy, my longevity, my strength and my power.
Reason #2: Building and achieving a bikini competitor’s physique using only a 28” high quality resistance mat (that is 11” off the ground) has yet to be explored, conquered and publicized and I feel I’m the perfect pioneer to achieve and represent a long term jumping physique in the bodybuilding world and in the media.
Reason #3: This competition will provide me with the ultimate photoshoot and media representation of how Jumping exclusively and strategically has built my physique.
Reason #4: What better way to put my Starch Based, low/moderate protein diet to the test to see if it is sufficient for building maximum size, shape, health and long term muscle density in my body.
Reason #5: I've always wanted to participate in a sport at some point in my later life and this is the PERFECT sport since I’m already so invested (and super passionate) about jumping and bodybuilding on a Rebounder. I can also be my own coach (at first) and learn at my own comfortable pace, and I will later involve a team of experts to take me all the way to the stage.
Am I ready for this?
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Here's my draft training schedule combining Cycle Syncing and my current Jumping Routines (26-28 day Cycle & Rest/Steps days as needed):
Follicular: Days 5-11: Aerobics (Full Body)
Ovulatory: Days 12-18: High Intensity (long) Flex Routines
Luteal (part 1): Days 19-23: High Intensity (short) Flex Routines & Posing Practice
Luteal (part 2): Days 24-26+: Aerobics (no core)
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Fitness & Fats
# of Days for each Cycle Phase:
🔴4 - Menstrual (30% fat)
🔵7- Follicular (23% fat)—>(20% fat)
🟢4 - Ovulatory (15% fat)
🟡🟠11 - Luteal (20% fat)—>(23% fat)
Fitness plan for Cycle Phases:
🔴Menstrual ~ Days 1-4 (Rest/Walk)
🔵Follicular ~ Days 5-11: Aerobics
🟢Ovulatory/Luteal ~ Days 12-18: High Intensity Flexing Routines
🟡Luteal ~ Days 19-23: {1/2} HIT Routines, Posing Practice
🟠Luteal ~ Days 24-26: Aerobics/Rest/Walk
Fitness Log: 3/3-3/9
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2022 Ms. Bikini International~
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Meal Prep # 14: Days 64 - 70 (3/3-3/9)
(Follicular Phase)
Macros: 62-65% Carbs, 20-23% Fat, 15% Protein
Calories: 2500, 80g grams Fiber
*Additional Lemon Water or ACV
Hot Drink: Instant Decaf w/ 1/2 c Oat Milk & Hot Water
Snack #1: 1 Banana & 1 TB Cashew Butter or small bowl of Oat/Wheat cereal with PBFit Protein or PB2 + water
Breakfast: Waffle, Yogurt, ½ scoop PP & Mandarines OR Corn Tortilla Bake, Yogurt & ½ scoop PP
Lunch: Brown Rice, Sauerkraut, Cucumber, Tomato, Olives, Lettuce, random cooked veggies & Teriyaki Sauce
Snack #2: Smoothie: Unsweetened Chocolate or Carob Powder, Peanut Butter, ½ scoop PP, Banana, Almond Milk, Ice
Dinner: Corn Tortilla & Bean Enchiladas (Corn Tortillas, Black Beans, Refried Beans, Bell Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Tomatoes, homemade Enchilada Sauce) served with steamed Broccoli (and homemade Parm Cheese on some days)
**Meat Dinner on Monday 3/7: Cactus Restaurant - Beef Brisket Burrito with no Dairy
Mindset Focus: Firm firm firm. I want to be firm as can be.
Next week I’m going to discuss how I'll be facing my fears as I approach my very first Cut Phase. Thanks for tuning in. :)