I am following a strict diet provided by BI, for a competition I will be doing June 3rd. This is my first competion and I was wondering if anyone has followed to a tee the BI up to contest time online. I mean without the BI pyhsically seeing you how do they know what to tweek since everyone is so different in what their body responds to. I have a good friend in town that is competing in nationals this year and he does nutrition and training, and he couldn't understand how I was put on a diet for 5 weeks without BI seeing my body at this point. Don't get me wrong I love love BI. There supplements are incredible, I am just feeling a little discouraged. Any advice would be helpful. thank you lisa

Yes, I understand your point. I also do online nutrition/training, and without pictures, the best we can do is to go by the detailed info you provide as the show draws nearer.

As far as personal experience, I have done both in the past with BI. With my first advisor (Jeremiah Forster) I did a series of 5 shows about 6 years ago and did not supply him with pics. I won 2 out of the 5 (overalls) but didn't do too well in the other three. This was my fault, as I did not supply him with the info he requested, and I veered off the diet considerably.

For a USBF show a couple of years ago, I decided to have BI dial me in, but this time I supplied my advisor with pics beginning at 8 weeks out. The result was an overall victory and PRO Card at the age of 45. A year where I was considering hanging up the posing trunks for good. Mark Ritter was the man, and he brought me in at the lowest bodyfat level I've ever achieved.

My recommendation would be to remain in close contact with your advisor right throughout, and if possible, E mail him/her photo's at the 6-8 week point.

Good luck to you!