Bikini Competition Diet and Nutrition, Bikini Competition Prep, Figure and Bikini Q&A, Figure Competition Prep, Fitness Model Prep

IIFYM or “Clean Eating” for Bikini Competitors…which is better?

Should a bikini competition diet utilize IIFYM (if it fits your macros) or the ever popular “clean eating”? Its funny that we’re considering bikini competition diet IIFYM and “Clean Eating” to be opposing viewpoints/concepts now.  Just 10  years ago I was in charge of a successful 12 week lifestyle/body transformation program at my gym, and …

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Bikini Competition Prep, Figure and Bikini Q&A, Figure Competition Prep, Strength Training

Figure and Bikini Competitor Q&A: Initial Weight Gain With Strength Training

Q: I just switched to lifting heavier weights a few days ago. Why am I a pound heavier? Is it normal to have some initial weight gain with strength training? A:This is a question many figure and bikini competitors have asked after beginning a traditional strength training (i.e. lift a relatively heavy weight for several …

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