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As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’ve moved my check-ins with my coach to a monthly basis; I have no plans to compete soon, so we’ve decided the best option for me right now is to focus on longevity. Going crazy with training and my macros for a show that’s a long way off doesn’t make sense if it makes me miserable in the meantime. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’ve moved my check-ins with my coach to a monthly basis; I have no plans to compete soon, so we’ve decided the best option for me right now is to focus on longevity. Going crazy with training and my macros for a show that’s a long way off doesn’t make sense if it makes me miserable in the meantime. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’ve moved my check-ins with my coach to a monthly basis; I have no plans to compete soon, so we’ve decided the best option for me right now is to focus on longevity. Going crazy with training and my macros for a show that’s a long way off doesn’t make sense if it makes me miserable in the meantime. If you’re prepping for a competition or simply trying to drop a few pounds*, here are some hacks I’ve stumbled upon during my numerous competition preps that can cut calories without leaving you miserable.
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’ve moved my check-ins with my coach to a monthly basis; I have no plans to compete soon, so we’ve decided the best option for me right now is to focus on longevity. Going crazy with training and my macros for a show that’s a long way off doesn’t make sense if it makes me miserable in the meantime. I'm a creature of habit - this extends to my food choices. I tend to eat the same thing for a week or so at a time. Here's what my menu looks like this week!
I’m currently amid a very long off-season and, I’ve enjoyed the higher macros over the last year. I follow flexible dieting, so nothing is off-limits for me. That said, prep ends up being restrictive, no matter how flexible you try to be. When macros are running low and body fat is nonexistent, there will be cravings. The first six or so months out of prep, I “indulged” within the confines of my macro targets - if there was a food that I wanted to eat, I maneuvered my macros to make it fit. Was it always the portion size that I wanted? No, but the first Oreo out of the package and the last Oreo taste the same, so I logically knew that I did not need to eat them all - one was enough to enjoy. As I creep further into the offseason, I’ve reached the beautiful point where food does not consume my focus at all times. In fact, I’ve grown quite bored of eating, and I find myself eating the same things repetitively. To combat this and make sure I am still eating a varied diet with lots of different micronutrient dense foods, I’ve been rotating my menu weekly. I plan and shop once for the week, and I don’t have to think about it again for a few days! Here’s what a typical day looks like this week! |
AuthorHello, I'm Alicyn! I am a registered dietitian and a former fitness competitor. I love all things food, fitness, personal finance, and productivity (super exciting, right?!) Join me as I explore my passions and work to build my ideal life! Archives
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