First I have to say; I am stuck on Bev shakes - no turning back now! But that is not my question...

I just got my pre-contest workbook and am a little under 16 weeks out now from my next show:
*Female, Figure, Novice (NANBF. 2nd show)
*Age 37
*5’9”
*144 lbs
*11.5% (as of yesterday, 6 ******s)

I came in too heavy in my first show, and this time I am determined to get it right. That is why I ordered the workbook! That thing is priceless!

I have been using Plan A but in just one week 4 lbs have fallen off. I am not complaining, but should I just stay with what I am doing and come in early, then play with my peak week a bit, or should I change to Plan C and still make the most of everything and try and gain a little more size (needed in my back and shoulders)?

I need to come in around 4% (is what I am told); I am thinking that is around 134? Does that sound right?

Cardio 3 days a week – some moderate, some HIIT (hill sprints), 30 minutes
Weights, 6 days week – I have been mixing up my leg days with Plyometric workouts to be better conditioned. My legs are fine size wise, which is why I am not concerned with building too much, just want to be sure I am lean enough (more than anything)

I am taking GH Factor, Energy Reserve and in my next order I plan to include the EFA’s and Super Pak. and of course the shakes!!! I have Lean Out in my cupboard but wasn’t planning on adding it until the last 4 weeks. I have Fibromyalgia, so I wasn’t sure if I should take that or not. If I did take it, I was just going to use it towards the end.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance! I love this STUFF!!!!!!

Too much time training with weights. 4% seems very excessive. This would be ill advised and basically unapproachable with your goal weight. You mention nothing regarding your nutrition. This is going to be the most important factor. NUTRITION.

Aram; thanks for responding. I am following Figure Pre-Comp diet Plan A from the workbook.

QUOTE]Originally posted by Aram:
Too much time training with weights. 4% seems very excessive. This would be ill advised and basically unapproachable with your goal weight. You mention nothing regarding your nutrition. This is going to be the most important factor. NUTRITION.[/QUOTE]

Yes, but 4% as a goal is a red flag for me with women. You will lose muscle and depending on your nutrition, will wind up stringy and flat. Not to mention suffer hormonal issues. 4% at 134 pounds is not possible, IMHO.

Aram; Thanks. You pretty much confirmed what I had thought, 4% seemed pretty low. I am now down to 141, don't think I have far to go. I have added a 50g of carbs back in to my diet on heavy lifting days and that seems to have slowed down my weight loss

Christina,
I commend you on your discipline and goal to compete! You mentioned that you have fibromyalgia and while you are planning your meals and training, be sure to get enough sleep as lack thereof could also hinder your progress. Are you able to train efficiently without any flare ups from your fibromyalgia? Document all your daily nutrition intake and log down how you are also feeling each day as well as the amount of sleep. Most people I know with Fibromyalgia to include my wife has been also diagnosed with low level of vitamin D, low adrenal glands and lack of seratonin.

Keep up the good work and take in all the information you can here as there are alot of experience in this forum!

Kimo