I usually while training for a show start twelve weeks out so I do not have to count my calories on my eat days. I eat four of my normal meals, then throw in two meals of what ever I want, as long as it is before six. I do this once a week or every ten days until three weeks out.( I have a very slow metabolism)
I eat pizza, ice cream, most anything, the only thing I avoid is candy and sugar.
I find that I will gain a little water weight and some food weight, but my training is awsom, my metabolism is buring hotter, I drop more weight, and I have more motivation.
This is what works for me. I have dropped my bodyfat down to 5% last year and I am almost down to 4% this year...I am starting my last week of dieting to kick off my back to back shows...
this is just my opinion and what works for me!!
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Building a body made for sex!!