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cutting for competition

I really wanted to throw this question out there, as this is the first time I have encountered this issue... I have a big figure competition in 4 weeks, and my energy and strength has took a noticeable dive over the last couple of week. I have 3 or 4 pounds left to remove, and I've hit a wall. Seem winded even when working out. Bloodwork checks out, health is fine, nothing has changed with diet.... just looking for suggestions that might help strip the last of the fat, as well as pick my energy and strength back up, ultimately also prevent lost of mass. Any thoughts???

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Permalink Reply by Meredith on January 28, 2011 at 5:25pm

You could try cycling your calorie intake - 2 or 3 really low cal and lower carb days followed by a higher calorie and carb day to keep the metabolism stoked.

Permalink Reply by Suzette Henderson on January 28, 2011 at 8:02pm

Meredith- I do this type of eating presently. As mentioned, this is my 6th yr. competing, so have this process down... just stumped about what could be going on this time. @Erin, here in FL, there is no licensing for naturopathy like I had in WA, but I do go to a bioidentical hormone therapist for bloodwork/saliva testing which is processed by a naturopathic lab in OR. Included in this was heme, plus free iron... both free iron and iron stores were fine, as well as other key nutritional areas.

I'm almost wondering if it's not from within, but environmental... as in pollen allergies. Also, I'm in health care... including nutrition counseling... so I'm really being a detective on this one! :) When it's such a passion, although frustrating, also very interesting. Thanks so much for the suggestions!

Permalink Reply by Jacqueline Park on January 28, 2011 at 8:26pm

possibly an adrenal issue? - esp if its sudden, you have been training hard and nothing else has changed....or some kind of hormonal imbalance?

Try some maca root - add to smoothies :)

Permalink Reply by Suzette Henderson on February 3, 2011 at 5:27pm

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I've finally got this one figured out. All the "numbers" checked, I just have to provide extra support for the extreme physical demands I'm under presently. It's "season" here in FL, and as a sports massage therapist, I'm seeing around 40 clients per week. Add to that being a single mom of a teenager, training 6 days/wk, and, at the moment, extreme dieting... what do you mean, I can't do it all??? LOL Anyway, the solution I found was to up my veggies through more juicing, increase the maca and chlorella (thanks again Nathane!), and I've also started a series of 4 IV infusions of concentrated vitamins. Wow, it's been like breathing life into the dead!

Permalink Reply by Nathane L. Jackson on February 6, 2011 at 12:08pm

Hey Suzette,

I facebooked you but not sure which one you check more often. I am just checking in to see how your prep is coming along and if the green juices are still proving to be useful?

Get it done, Plant Strong!

Nate

Suzette Henderson said:

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I've finally got this one figured out. All the "numbers" checked, I just have to provide extra support for the extreme physical demands I'm under presently. It's "season" here in FL, and as a sports massage therapist, I'm seeing around 40 clients per week. Add to that being a single mom of a teenager, training 6 days/wk, and, at the moment, extreme dieting... what do you mean, I can't do it all??? LOL Anyway, the solution I found was to up my veggies through more juicing, increase the maca and chlorella (thanks again Nathane!), and I've also started a series of 4 IV infusions of concentrated vitamins. Wow, it's been like breathing life into the dead!

Permalink Reply by Suzette Henderson on February 6, 2011 at 3:33pm

Sent you a FB, I check them both equally... I'd be curious to hear your opinion of "Trim Wellness Cafe" - www.trimwellnesscafe.com . They have asked to be my sponsor, photo ops, promotions, the whole package...!

Nathane L. Jackson said:

Hey Suzette,

I facebooked you but not sure which one you check more often. I am just checking in to see how your prep is coming along and if the green juices are still proving to be useful?

Get it done, Plant Strong!

Nate

Suzette Henderson said:

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I've finally got this one figured out. All the "numbers" checked, I just have to provide extra support for the extreme physical demands I'm under presently. It's "season" here in FL, and as a sports massage therapist, I'm seeing around 40 clients per week. Add to that being a single mom of a teenager, training 6 days/wk, and, at the moment, extreme dieting... what do you mean, I can't do it all??? LOL Anyway, the solution I found was to up my veggies through more juicing, increase the maca and chlorella (thanks again Nathane!), and I've also started a series of 4 IV infusions of concentrated vitamins. Wow, it's been like breathing life into the dead!