I am on the fat loss diet with carb ups 2xper week.... lately I feel like my memory is sooooo poor, I cant recall things easily and feel stupid when someone asks me something and I cant recall specifics. Is anyone else experiencing this with this diet... I feel a little "scatterbrained" I guess, maybe I am just overwhelmed or have a lot going on... if it's not the diet... please share!!!

I get this way the final few weeks before a contest when carbs are at their lowest and you are eating at below maintenance levels. If you are not at this point of the game I would suggest talking to your BI adviser. Sometimes they can move a carb meal around in your diet schedule or substitute one type of carb for another, or add in another carb up meal during the week. All of these things can help. It all depends on what your current goals are and where you are in the process.

VA MadDog

R4F..I believe you are prepping for the May 1 INBF show.. that's 7 weeks away!(I know LT very well..btw.) I don't think you should be experiencing the 'brain dead' memory loss at this point. Perhaps check with your advisor and see if something can be done to your diet. As VA stated, you should not be in that 'dead zone' area till you are about 2-3 weeks out. I am there right now and experiencing the end run with lack of memory and energy. Talk to your advisor. V

Brochas,
Hi, thanks... I know Leslie very well too, we talk all the time. she is coming into buffalo really soon to see the nga show, Is that you we are watching?? Anyway, just started a new job, and am a little sleep deprived with my 12 week daughter so that could be it also. I will talk to my BI advisor as well. thanks. jodi

Jodi - yes.. that's me. I'll be at NGA Can/Am.. if I can stay sane till then. I knew you had a lot on your plate and I admire your dedication and perseverance to attempt the upcoming May 1 show. You are an inspiration. Good luck and hang in there. I can't wait to see your debut at the INBF. Val

val,
I am really nervous, somedays I look strong feel awesome, some days I feel flat and soft...getting nervous about the posing and walking...
Leslie has been the best help ever. I am working with rita so I am in good hands... I cant wait to meet you!! You do bb right?