When to Start Your Competition Diet

Beginning your competition diet depends largely on your body composition and the date of the body building competition. To start with have your bodyfat checked by an experienced practitioner. The most accurate results can be obtained from water-immersion however fat-calipers are accurate when completed properly.

Most competitors will begin their diet body building 8 to 12 weeks out from the competition date. Others will find 4 to 6 weeks to be sufficient.

Monitor your competition diet progress daily, especially in the final weeks. If you are not losing fat at an acceptable pace then increase your cardio. If possible, do your cardio in the morning on an empty stomach, as this will force your body to burn stored calories. This alone can yield dramatic results. However, try to let the contest diet do the cutting and do not rely too much on cardio.