Recent content by Rebecca D

I would keep working on the bodyfat %. I just did 2 contest and in the bigger one most every girl was below 10%. I would also cut out the creatine the last 10 weeks. It does make you hold water. I actually paid for consultation for my last 8 weeks and it helped me. Knowing how much to cut...

Hpain, Send me a pm with your detailed vitals. I have experience with epistrong and can help you out. I've been away this summer (did a couple of figure contest) but I'm starting to lurk around again. Rebecca D

I worked up to 205 for 3-5 reps, but I am trying to reduce leg size for figure competition so I don't squat heavy anymore. Keep your form good and don't over squat. Too much heavy squatting will wear out your knees. RD

It is tough to say how it effects me. It is in most protein powders and pre-workout drinks. I add it to my crystal light. In my opinion it helps my body recover faster after workouts, but that is nothing scientific. RD

Eat healthy. Get rid of the junk in your house. (white flour, white sugar, processed foods, hydronated oils, high fructose corn syrup, fried foods and foods high in saturated fats). You don't have to eat to be full, but you do need to eat enough to provide the proper nutrients and energy...

I see three areas of concern. First, I think 22 is too young. Your picture shows that you are headed in the right direction, don't mess it up with permanent sides at a young age. Second, 22% bodyfat is too high in my opinion. Spend a year or two tweaking your diet and adding muscle. You...

Did you find a coach yet?

Thank you,

This is just Atkins recycled. Most diets will work if you eat healthy and eat less. Read this response to Noakes. Daily Maverick - Tim Noakes on carbohydrates - fad or fact?

Post your stats and a typical days diet. Also, do yo want to lean up or add muscle? How much muscle? As for protein, there are plenty of solid brands out there. (Such as need2s Whey to Build Muscle). But there is also a lot of crap. Look for natural ingredients, quality protein, low sugar...

When I lose count that usually means I've had too much. RD

I just hired a competition coach. I thought I knew everything I needed to know to do a show, but after two sessions I realize I didn't know half of what I needed to. Posing, diet, hair, swimsuit, make-up, shoes, tan, water intake, jewelry, and bodyfat% just to name a few. RD

I hired a posing coach today and she gave me a new diet (1550 calories a day). I think I'm going to starve. Will be working on trimming my legs and actually bringing my arms down just a tad. RD

I think I've finally worked up the nerve to enter a contest. I had my body fat measured today and it was 11% and I have been practicing my posing (though I feel dorky doing it). The contest is August 4th. RD

I'm 43 and probably in as good a shape as I've ever been. My kids are 14, 12 and 6. How do I find time, I do a very good job prioritizing my life. Don't get me wrong, it is not easy. It is basically a matter of what you want most in life. Faith and family should always come first, and then...