
A Cut Above the Rest Getting into contest shape is a challenge. Some find it difficult, and many find it impossible. Those who find it completely impossible are going about it the wrong way. Too many people try to drop body fat in an all-or-nothing approach. You can't carry all your eggs in one basket because if you stumble, you will crack them all. You should always have something to fall back on for the times you do encounter speed bumps. If you want to be a cut above the rest, you have to plan accordingly. Nutrition The first step to getting lean and hard is quality nutrition. This does not mean your basic pasta, wheat bread, and skim milk. These products may be okay for general weight loss, but they won't get you "cut." Quality nutrition is eating real food, such as fresh turkey, chicken, fish, eggs, beef, yams, sweet potatoes, potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, as well as red, green, and yellow vegetables, various nuts, and flaxseed oil etc. These are the some of the ammunition to a lean, hard, "ripped" physique. Not only is quality nutrition of up most importance, but also the macro nutrient combination. You can't haphazardly eat meals without some sort of balance. Plan your meals so your end result is success. Get ADVANCED Female Bodybuilding Competition Information Training Just as quality nutrition is important for getting "cut," so too is your training. Your training program need not be rigid. Just as intensity, form, and stimulation were needed to build your base, the same three factors are needed in order to keep your muscle mass while dieting down the excess body fat. Intensity, form, and stimulation builds' the foundation and dieting sheds the fat and creates the sculpture. Therefore, an array of various "shaping" exercises doesn't necessarily shape the muscle since genetics have already created the shape of your structure. The idea is to keep your muscle and diet off the insulation. Cardio Another factor in "cutting" is cardio. This may be beneficial to some, and counter productive to others, it just depends on your body type and your body responds to dieting and training. If cardio is on your prescribed training program, don't begin full force and get burned out. All too many start their cardio at an advanced level, such as five days a week for 45 minutes. You are better off starting at the low end and working up. The advantages of starting cardio on the lower end of the spectrum are: You can always add days or minutes if needed It keeps the body in shock You won't burn out You will have that little bit of "extra" cardio saved if you are struggling with the last bit of fat that you can't remove Stop The Competition on Contest Day! Supplements After you have established the above, you can invest in fat burning supplements, if you so desire. Please take note that supplements are not a magic pill, they are a plus when your nutrition, training, and cardio are all on track and in balance. Don't rely solely on supplements; use them for an extra nudge in the right direction. As a final note, the most important thing to prepare for "cutting" is your mind. Bodybuilding is 90% mental. It takes you mind to train and to diet. Keep your focus and see results! Fitfully Yours, Karen Sessions NSCA-CPT MsFit P.S For advanced female bodybuilding contest preparation check out The Competitive Edge - Women's Bodybuilding Contest Secrets! About the Author Karen Sessions has been in the fitness industry since 1988 and is a certified personal fitness instructor and specialist in performance nutrition. She is a nationally qualified natural female bodybuilder, holding numerous titles in the southern states including two overalls. Karen has written six eBooks on fitness. She also writes articles for several fitness websites, and distributes two monthly newsletters regarding weight loss and female bodybuilding. Karen has helped hundreds of clients reach their goal of transforming their body. Her success and success stories speak for themselves. www.Competitive-Edge-Ebook.com The contents of this article should not be considered as medical advice. You should consult a physician before starting a fitness program. This article is protected by copyright, 2003, Karen Sessions, All rights reserved. You may use this article in your e-zine or website as long as the copyright and links remain intact. Home \| Articles \| Testimonials \| About Karen \| Online Training \| FAQ \| Order \| Links \| Contact \|

A Cut Above the Rest

Getting into contest shape is a challenge. Some find it difficult, and many find it impossible. Those who find it completely impossible are going about it the wrong way.

Too many people try to drop body fat in an all-or-nothing approach. You can't carry all your eggs in one basket because if you stumble, you will crack them all. You should always have something to fall back on for the times you do encounter speed bumps. If you want to be a cut above the rest, you have to plan accordingly.

Nutrition

The first step to getting lean and hard is quality nutrition. This does not mean your basic pasta, wheat bread, and skim milk. These products may be okay for general weight loss, but they won't get you "cut."

Quality nutrition is eating real food, such as fresh turkey, chicken, fish, eggs, beef, yams, sweet potatoes, potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, as well as red, green, and yellow vegetables, various nuts, and flaxseed oil etc. These are the some of the ammunition to a lean, hard, "ripped" physique.

Not only is quality nutrition of up most importance, but also the macro nutrient combination. You can't haphazardly eat meals without some sort of balance. Plan your meals so your end result is success.

Get ADVANCED Female Bodybuilding Competition Information

Training

Just as quality nutrition is important for getting "cut," so too is your training. Your training program need not be rigid. Just as intensity, form, and stimulation were needed to build your base, the same three factors are needed in order to keep your muscle mass while dieting down the excess body fat.

Intensity, form, and stimulation builds' the foundation and dieting sheds the fat and creates the sculpture. Therefore, an array of various "shaping" exercises doesn't necessarily shape the muscle since genetics have already created the shape of your structure. The idea is to keep your muscle and diet off the insulation.

Cardio

Another factor in "cutting" is cardio. This may be beneficial to some, and counter productive to others, it just depends on your body type and your body responds to dieting and training.

If cardio is on your prescribed training program, don't begin full force and get burned out. All too many start their cardio at an advanced level, such as five days a week for 45 minutes. You are better off starting at the low end and working up. The advantages of starting cardio on the lower end of the spectrum are:

You can always add days or minutes if needed

It keeps the body in shock

You won't burn out

You will have that little bit of "extra" cardio saved if you are struggling with the last bit of fat that you can't remove

Stop The Competition on Contest Day!

Supplements

After you have established the above, you can invest in fat burning supplements, if you so desire. Please take note that supplements are not a magic pill, they are a plus when your nutrition, training, and cardio are all on track and in balance. Don't rely solely on supplements; use them for an extra nudge in the right direction.

As a final note, the most important thing to prepare for "cutting" is your mind. Bodybuilding is 90% mental. It takes you mind to train and to diet. Keep your focus and see results!

Fitfully Yours,
Karen Sessions NSCA-CPT
MsFit

P.S For advanced female bodybuilding contest preparation check out The Competitive Edge - Women's Bodybuilding Contest Secrets!

About the Author

Karen Sessions has been in the fitness industry since 1988 and is a certified personal fitness instructor and specialist in performance nutrition. She is a nationally qualified natural female bodybuilder, holding numerous titles in the southern states including two overalls.

Karen has written six eBooks on fitness. She also writes articles for several fitness websites, and distributes two monthly newsletters regarding weight loss and female bodybuilding.

Karen has helped hundreds of clients reach their goal of transforming their body. Her success and success stories speak for themselves. www.Competitive-Edge-Ebook.com

**The contents of this article should not be considered as medical advice. You should consult a physician before starting a fitness program.

This article is protected by copyright, 2003, Karen Sessions, All rights reserved. You may use this article in your e-zine or website as long as the copyright and links remain intact.**

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