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| A Tale of Two Competitors... |
| 02.13.2012 07:53:50 | |
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There’s an old saying that goes, “In life, the only thing constant is change”. In the field of personal training, a term I coined years ago goes, “The only thing constant is, ‘People come, and people go…”. I learned years ago that change is inevitable. Even if we stand perfectly still and do absolutely nothing, change is occurring. Philosophical perhaps, but true. I also learned that no matter what I say to or do for an individual, if that individual chooses to leave, he or she will leave. End of story, no more questions. So how are these two statements related, you ask?
Last year I picked up two new female clients, both gearing for competition. I spent approximately 3 hours with each woman initially, doing a body composition, going over their life and lifestyle, and working to dial each in for her respective spring show(s). Two women, two consultations, two customized, individualized plans…piece-o-cake! Both walked out happy. I set up a training program for each as well, to ‘define’ what they needed to do as a competitor. Even though they were training, they weren’t really ‘training’ competition-style, if you get my drift. I figured, a couple of sessions on a bodypart or two in which they needed to bring up would be sufficient to get their heads in the game. I ran both through a leg workout. Both cried. Not because I did something magical or insane, but simply because I pushed them outside their comfort zone. I elicited a pain they’d never experienced before. Both couldn’t walk for several days and did the ‘potty drop’ when using the bathroom (if you’ve never done the potty drop then I can honestly say you’ve never trained legs HARD). Here’s where their paths diverged…
One competitor was changing weekly. Literally every time I saw her, I saw improvement. First week, her face is looking thinner. Second week, I could see slimness in the shoulders and arms. Third week, legs and butt were getting smaller. Fourth week, waist was tapering. Week by week, change was occurring – inevitable. The food plan I’d dialed her in on was working perfectly. There was little alteration to it each week as long as we were seeing progress. The cardio was at a constant 90 minutes a day. Body comps every couple of weeks validated the changes that we were seeing, meaning her %BF was dropping while gaining or holding lean. Finally, this last week I didn’t like what I was seeing. She looked ‘flat’…smaller but not tighter. I also noticed that her strength was dropping excessively. I always expect some loss in strength but this drop over a week’s period was too much. We did a comp this past Thursday and sure enough, she’d lost some lean. As I explained in a previous blog, doing body comps is simply a validation of what I’m already seeing in the mirror and feeling in the gym. I reviewed her foods, increased her total calories slightly, adjusted her macronutrients, and sent her on her merry way. Each day I expect an email check-in, along with me visually seeing her during her workouts to ensure that we’re heading in the right direction. I’ll comp her in a week, but I’ll be able to tell in a couple of days if the changes we made were correct. Again, the comp will simply validate what I see or don’t see.
The other competitor, on the other hand, hardly changed at all. I was administering weekly and bi-weekly comps on her but they showed little progress. One week I’d see a bit of a change in her face and body, but then the next week things would return to ‘normal’. Every week or two I would change her foods. Now here’s the interesting thing…no matter what I did, I didn’t see change. You might remember from a previous blog me saying that you can’t change a variable and not see change – that’s goes against the laws of physiology. You can’t be driving down the road at 55 mph, press on the gas and increase the speedometer to 65 yet still have the car roll at 55 – not possible! Yet each week I’d change a variable and nothing would happen. Increase in calories – no change. Decrease in calories – no change. Add carbs, cut carbs, add protein, cut protein, you name it, each comp there was literally no change. I’m racking my brains trying to figure out where I’m going wrong. With everything I’ve learned over the years, there are only two possible scenarios that could be happening…either I don’t know what I’m doing or the person is cheating. Rather than say the person was cheating, I’ll simply say that I couldn’t figure her out. Frustration set in for her and we eventually came to a mutual parting of ways. Hey, I’m not too egotistical to think that I work for everyone. Go back to my second statement, “People come, and people go..”. People hire trainers and coaches for results. I didn’t get her the results she was after so she left. I’m not upset. Y’win some, y’lose some. Here’s hoping that the next coach can dial her in. I couldn’t.
The ‘constant’ in the two statements in the first paragraph is that people continually come and go in our lives. That’s the inevitable change. As a Fitness Professional and Competition Coach, I’ve trained thousands of individuals. I wish I could say that every single one is still with me. Heck, I’d be rich if that were the case. Unfortunately, the reality is, people hire trainers for several reasons, the primary one being results. If you’re a personal trainer or competition coach whose clients are not seeing progress, recognize that something is amiss. Either they’re cheating and lying to you or you don’t have them figured out. Either way, corrective action needs to be taken. If you can’t help them, perhaps someone else can. Let them go. And on the flip side, if you’re a client who isn’t getting the results you want (and you’re not cheating…), recognize that and beg out.
Two clients, two totally different outcomes. Life goes on…peace…
The Dr.
David "Dr. Buff" Patterson, MPE, CSCS, CSTS 253-576-4859 - Mobile http://www.TheDrBuffExperience.com/wordpress http://www.facebook.com/drbuff http://www.facebook.com/TeamBuffedBods http://www.facebook.com/thedrbuffexperience "Tell me you will...tell me you won't...don't tell me you can't!"
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| Super Bowl or Super Feast? |
| 02.01.2012 13:24:30 | |
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The rapper-turned-actor, Ice Cube, once said in one of his songs from back in the day, “Y’betta check yo’self before y’wreck yo’self…”. That’s my advice to many of you this coming Sunday – Super Bowl Sunday. For the majority of the world, Super Bowl Sunday is a day of eating, relaxation, trash-talking, eating, watching the game, entertaining, eating, yelling at the guys, yelling at the refs, yelling at (and gettin’ your head knocked off later) your wife…and let’s not forget the most important thing…eating! Ahhh yes…Super Bowl Sunday…having the guys come over, throwing some steaks or burgers on the grill, opening up the bags of Lays Chips, Doritos, Cheetos, Fritos, and all the other O’s, along with nuts, dips, beer, coolers, wine, alcohol, and anything else your ethnicity adds in. For many, it’s the life – the day that’s bigger than Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Mom’s Day, and all the others combined. But for the competitor…nada… Well…lemme rephrase…for the SERIOUS competitor – for the competitor who understands the task at hand and knows what he or she needs to do – for the competitor who has committed to achieving his or her all-time best look – for the competitor who understands sacrifice – for the competitor who has said over and over and over again, “This is MY show…”…nada - Super Bowl Sunday is just another day. Personally, I’m gonna watch the game, but I’ll watch it at home all alone. I don’t mind. It doesn’t bother me. I haven’t watched a Super Bowl game with family or company in several years for a couple reasons. One, I like to WATCH AND LISTEN to the game. Do you guys know how hard that is with a room full of black people milling about? We are LOUD! Especially when we’re in a social environment! Don’t believe me? Just ask Elaine Craig or Tony Ruggiero what they thought the first time they came to one of The Dr’s house parties…they were like, “WTH…these people are CRAZY!” That’s how we roll. We have fun. And we’re loud. And because of that, I don’t want ‘em in my house when I wanna watch the game. I love my peoples but I like peace and quiet when watching the Super Bowl so I can hear everything, especially the commercials. I remember one year I had a bunch of people over. The noise level was so intense I went into my bedroom, closed the door, hooked the headphones up to the TV, and watched the rest of the game in there. That’s just me. I don’t need the social interaction to enjoy myself. If you can be kinda quiet and be into the game, you can come over. If you wanna talk the whole game, I’m not the guy for you. Two, the Super Bowl is a complete and total food fest. Every time I either held a party or went to a Super Bowl party, it seemed to be more about the food than the game. With 11 weeks to go this Saturday, there’ll be some of you who definitely need to stay home! You know who you are. Don’t think you can go over to your partner’s/girlfriend’s house and not eat or drink anything and just watch the game like a good little boy or girl…yea…right… You know you’ll be in that dip faster than a pig in space. It’s been my own personal experience and from talking with so many competitors that days like the Super Bowl are ‘traumatic’ to say the least, for many. I know I want to eat. I know I’m GOING to eat. That’s why it’s easier for me to stay home. Even when I took my own food I cheated. To me it was like Thanksgiving…there’s absolutely no way I was gonna be around all of that food and not touch one single bite. And once I started, I gave in to my Thanksgiving mantra, “I’m gonna eat ‘till I get sick…”. Now there’s a select few of you that can tolerate the food and not give in. Not me. And if you know you’re in that category as well, then my recommendation would be to stay home. It’s not worth it. Once you go into the pool you’re gonna end up in the deep end real quick! All joking aside, Super Bowl Sunday is a great day for friendship, camaraderie, and peace of mind. We gather, we enjoy each other’s company, and we party. Nothing wrong with that. But know who you are. And know what you will and will not do. If your mental discipline is not that strong, my recommendation is to forego the fellowship and enjoy the game in the privacy of your own home. I’d hate to see someone ‘blow it’ this Sunday by pigging out thinking they’ve got enough time to dial in when they were sitting on the cusp to begin with. Don’t make your work any harder than it has to be. But if you do choose to party like a rock star and eat like Oprah Winfrey, then be ready for one of two things…harder work or a butt-kicking at the 30th Anniversary Emerald Cup! You’ve been warned…peace… The Dr. David "Dr. Buff" Patterson, MPE, CSCS, CSTS 253-576-4859 - Mobile http://www.TheDrBuffExperience.com/wordpress http://www.facebook.com/drbuff http://www.facebook.com/TeamBuffedBods http://www.facebook.com/thedrbuffexperience "Tell me you will...tell me you won't...don't tell me you can't!"
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| If It Ain't On The LIst, Don't Eat It! |
| 02.01.2012 00:10:03 | |
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Last blog I promised to write on nutrition, so here we go. Even though I’ve written dozens of blogs and probably hundreds of articles on nutrition over the years, and written quite a few on this site over the past 3 years, there’s always a new competitor who doesn’t know this game. And I also know that one person’s way of saying something just might make sense to a reader over another person’s writing style. What I’m saying is not new, not revolutionary, and definitely not the gospel on nutrition, but if it can help someone, then I’ve done my job. So lemme see if I can help that one person…and perhaps remind others of where they should be and what they should be doing in their own nutrition.
This past weekend we were 12-weeks out from the 30th Anniversary Emerald Cup. At this point, unless you’re roughly 12 lbs. or less out from your show, you should be 100% on task. What does that entail? Well…before I get into that, let me say that the number of ways to diet down are as many as the styles of Martial Arts…everyone has their own style, and they all think their style is the best. I’m not gonna argue with anyone on what the ‘best’ way to diet down is. I’ve said this many times, “All diets work, and all diets fail…”. What I WILL say is, find out what ‘plan’ works best for you and stick to it. Quit jumping from one competition diet to another. That’s why you shouldn’t get fat in the first place – so you’ll have enough time to experiment with different plans until you find the one that works best for you. Secondly, know your body type. That will typically tell you what plan(s) fall in your diet-sphere. Finally, if you need help, find someone who’s knowledgeable in ALL the ways of dieting down – not just the one way in which he/she dieted down. That way, if/when you get stuck, your competition coach will know how to take the appropriate action to get you coming down again.
I’ve seen it too many times before…a trainer who does decent in a show decides to become a ‘competition coach’ and toss his/her hat into the ring. I don’t have a problem with that as long as the trainer possesses enough knowledge and information to help ALL his/her clients – not just the ones built like him or her. Otherwise the competitor client ends up on a cookie-cutter routine or an exact replica of what the trainer does. Not smart. Not good for the competitor. Just last year I picked up 3 people whose trainers, although nationally qualified, didn’t have a clue on how to dial their people down. Sometimes the most dangerous trainer is the brand new one. As my professor, Dr. Hacker, used to constantly tell us, “A little bit of knowledge can be dangerous…”. I’ve helped many a competition coach through the dieting down stages of their clients because they (the coaches) were lost. The client stalled and the trainer didn’t know which way to go with him/her. Heck, even I still get mystified over a client every now and then. But this blog isn’t about trainers, so back on point…
We learned last blog that with 12 weeks to go, one could easily drop 10-12 lbs. of bodyfat on 1 to 1-1/2 hours of cardio and clean foods. 13 to about 20 lbs. would take around 1-1/2 to 2 hours with clean foods, while 21 or more lbs. probably would take at least 2 hours a day. Now I know some of you are wondering or questioning this info…well…I’m a cardio person, so that’s what I do and teach. But that doesn’t mean I don’t know the other ways. If you’re not a cardio person, then you’d better be ready to drop those total calories, and especially those carb calories to lean out. And if you’re a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) person and you’re pushing hard enough (and your calories are dropped enough) you can get by on one session of 30 minutes...but you’d better be ready to bust your butt, and I mean bust it HARD for that to happen. So are we clear on the cardio/no cardio/long cardio thing? I know em all, so if you need any explanation on whether you should use this or that method, holla.
Realizing that everyone is different, and this is just general information, I can’t categorically say where you’re at on the continuum and what you need to do unless I see and comp you. So I’ll use me as an example and everyone can adjust accordingly. I just cut my oatmeal to 25 gm wt with a slice of Dave’s Killer Bread as my starch for breakfast. My protein is either egg whites with some turkey breast (that amount’s classified…) or chicken. I eat what THIS body needs, realizing that I’m not a mass monster, and I know how my body works, and I know my timeline. Since my cardio is still only 45 minutes in the morning, I’m s-l-o-w-l-y dropping my starchy carbs and replacing it with Parrillo Performance’s CapTri – a medium chain triglyceride that’s called the ‘fatless fat’. It processes and acts like a carb in the system, making dieting slightly more tolerable. I only take my starchy carbs so low up to 8 weeks out and then I up my cardio to one 60-minute session. Then I’ll see how the body is responding and stair-step the carbs/cardio cuts until I achieve the look I want. All of this is assuming this ole’ body will hold up to the rigors of contest dieting…
The rest of my meals are simple – protein, veggies, carbs, in that order. I adjust as I need to based upon my timeline. What you have to understand is how to manipulate your macros, meaning we’re all eating protein, veggies, and carbs…the question is, how much do YOU get to eat, and what’s your ratio compared to mine compared to Joe’s, Sally’s, Bertha’s and all the other competitors. Another question you have to ask is HOW MUCH do I get to eat in relation to everyone else? If Big Bradd gets to eat 750 cal/meal and I try to eat what he eats, I’ll blow up faster than your kid’s summer beach ball. Now do you see why I don’t like and don’t do cookie-cutter diets? If no two people are exactly the same, how is it possible for those same two people to be on exactly the same food plan…especially if one is a 5’4”, 135 lb. female and the other is a 5’10” 195 lb. male? It’ll never work. Either one will dial in beautifully and the other will look like crap, or they’ll both be off their macros and neither will dial in to their best look.
Every person I work with, I get as much detailed info on their life and what they’ve done in the past to give me clues into what ‘plan’ will work best for that individual. Some are similar, no doubt, but some are totally way out there. For example, last year I had Gerry Bernabe, the bantamweight overall winner at the Wash. Ironman pretty much doing what he wanted until the final 3 weeks or so. His body was a genetic marvel so the best thing I could do for him was to get out of his way until the last few days and then dial him in. Barb O’Dell, on the other hand, (the Most Inspirational Award at the Ironman for having lost 180 lbs. on her way to the stage WITHOUT surgery or drugs…) had to start doing double cardio sessions 18 weeks out as her body was stubborn in releasing fat. I was wracking my brains trying to figure out how to keep her from stalling as her normally obese body was fighting her every step of the way once she got below 200 lbs. It may seem easy, but it’s not. When you’re dialing in a dozen plus competitors, let’s just say that good note-taking is highly recommended. There’s no way I can remember everyone’s individualized food plans, and when I don’t keep track, it shows!
IN GENERAL, I can tell you that many of you will fall into the 3-8 oz. of protein/meal based upon size, muscularity, sex, lifestyle, etc. Being off an ounce or two over the course of your diet doesn’t seem like it’s a big deal, but it can be the difference between 1st and 3rd come contest day. That’s why it’s important to know your body and understand your macronutrient ratios and amounts. Your veggies are easy – unlimited amounts for the majority of you. If you need an amount, then go with 7-10 oz. (that’s 150-200 gm wt for you metric people). The starchy carbs are the lil’ tricky creatures. Some of you might do well with large amounts, some with literally none, and some dispersed in small amounts throughout the day. Again, it would be unwise of me tell an entire readership what to do and expect it to work for everyone. But I can tell you that once you find that magic number of carbs that YOUR body needs, you’ll know it within a week – guaranteed! And once you find your numbers, then follow it! Don’t be haphazardly changing things up thinking you know better than your coach or you read this or that saying this is what you should do. FOLLOW THE PLAN!!! If you’re doing your own diet, you HAVE to give it about a week to 10 days to see the effects of it. You’ll know in that period of time if it’s working. If not, make subtle changes. If you’ve hired a coach, do what the coach says! That’s the only way your coach can determine what’s working for you and what isn’t.
Well, that’s about it for this blog. I’ve got just some chicken to eat for my last meal. I might have half of a Parrillo Protein bar right before bed…don’t’cha just hate those people who can still eat literally right up to bed and still diet down…peace…
The Dr.
David "Dr. Buff" Patterson, MPE, CSCS, CSTS 253-576-4859 - Mobile http://www.TheDrBuffExperience.com/wordpress http://www.facebook.com/drbuff http://www.facebook.com/TeamBuffedBods http://www.facebook.com/thedrbuffexperience "Tell me you will...tell me you won't...don't tell me you can't!" Tags: Competition Coach | Foods | nutrition | Craig Productions | Emerald Cup | Bodybuilding | Physique | Figure | Fitness | Bikini | Dave Patterson | Determination | Goals | Mindset | Thoughts | training legs | Visualization | training | focused | disciplined | drive | succeed | Dr. Buff | David Patterson | The Dr. | The Dr. Buff Experience | competition | crossfit figure cardio contest prep | coaching |
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| Doubt Will Kill Your Dreams |
| 08.23.2011 03:38:13 | |
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Coming to this site, looking around, I am so grateful to be here writing to you. I look at the photos, I read the articles of those in the industry and I wonder what am I doing here? Who wants to hear about my challenges when you see all this success? I posted my first post and then hid, wondering if I should continue, let alone blog on one of the top competition sites! I want to thank Elaine Craig Wright for pushing me, she didn't do much. A simple post on my Facebook page. (New friends welcome) Short and sweet "Missing you on the blogs!" That simple post made my day and pushed me to face the self doubt and open up to this journey. How am I going to grace the stage if I'm already hiding from the computer screen? :) Good news!! The doctor has given the OK to run, yup, thats it. But check out my new running kicks!
No more than 30 minutes a day, try not to break a sweat or get out of breath. Really? To hear that as an athlete, a fitness competitors soul is not an easy pill to swallow. I try to look forward and not backwards, though at this moment I have to look back. I was on a no activity order from the doctor. 30 minutes is a long time from nothing! So here I am 7 weeks later finishing up the 5k training program and running a steady 28 minutes with no breaks! I know, doesn't sound like much but from where I was this is GIGANTIC! Bad News!! My body is in a recovery mode, still not super excited over my exercising and putting extra demands on it. It is holding onto the weight, actually I have gained another 2lbs. Though I do have to say my husband was checking out the tone in my legs the other day! It is so hard to understand how 7 weeks of running and I gain 2lbs. For those of you that have dealt with adrenal fatigue and hormone imbalances you know the frustration, for those that haven't it is close to absolutely impossible to push weight off while in recovery. As I need to improve my nutrition and trying to learn as a runner now, or runner in training. Resources and recommendations gladly accepted! So where am I now? Where am I headed? I am fighting the doubt and the fear. I am fighting and keeping my eye on the prize. I am running a 5k in October, I know not the stage but even the title holders started somewhere. I have talked with a few amazing competitors with very big hearts that have gone through what I am going through and successfully manage it and compete. It took them a long time too. It is hope and motivation to hear stories of those dealing with the same conditions that I am. It can be very lonely out in the world and when we isolate ourselves it may seem as if we are in it by ourselves, that nobody could possibly understand. No matter your situation that is wrong! There are people out there that want to love you, support you, and help you succeed. Thank you to Elaine for dropping a kind reminder that somebody does want to hear about the girl that isn't on stage YET. *smile*
~Jen B.~ Tags: Emerald Cup | Figure | Fitness | Bikini | Mindset | Thoughts | training legs | Dreams | Visualization | illness | goal setting | Dedication | desire | sacrifice | motivation | inspiration | succeed | crossfit figure cardio contest prep | nutrition |
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| Competition Coaches vs Personal Trainers... |
| 07.20.2011 22:46:14 | |
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There’s a world of difference between a trainer who prepares clients for competition and gym trainers. I just picked up a couple of new competitors who learned that the hard way with their old trainer. I’ve written and blogged numerous times on this subject. Don’t get me wrong, I hold nothing against a personal trainer – heck, I AM one, but first and foremost, I’m a competition coach. I have been for over 35 years. It’s what I do – dial competitors in for shows. I’d like to believe I do it well.
This blog was written by Ivan Ribic, the co-promoter of the Empire Classic in spring and the Night of Champions in the fall. Ivan’s been in the competition game for years. He wrote this on his own site several days ago and I immediately called him and asked if I could post this as a guest-blog on the Craig Productions site. It’s a great read – I literally couldn’t have done a better job myself. Direct and to the point, Ivan cuts to the chase on hiring and following your competition coach. Notice I said ‘COMPETITION COACH – not personal trainer! While Ivan uses the word ‘trainer’, keep in mind that you’re hiring a competition coach, someone who’s been in the trenches, done well, and have the credentials to back it up. Learn the difference, know the difference, experience the difference. Enjoy Ivan’s blog…and take his advice…
“Trainers vs Trainees
Trainers . . . would I recommend them? Absolutely! Even the best trainer would be well served by an expert pair of eyes and an outside perspective if they themselves were competing. Having all the knowledge of diet and training in the world still will not be enough if you cannot look at yourself objectively and make appropriate changes. This is hard to do when you see yourself every day. This is not to say that you can’t compete without a trainer and still do well, but in my experience, the vast majority of competitors who step onstage and look phenomenal used an expert [competition coach] to guide them through the process.
While there are literally thousands of trainers at our disposal, it’s important to remember that different trainers specialize in different disciplines. While your local gym personal trainer might have some experience in competition, the vast majority don’t specialize in it. Taking an average overweight, out-of-shape person and getting them moving is a whole different game than taking an in-shape, active person and whittling them down to contest condition. Before you settle on a trainer, ask them to provide a portfolio of other clients who they’ve trained for competition. If their previous clients looked great on stage then you’re on the right track. If not, you may want to reconsider. Stage competition goes beyond just conditioning as well. A good competition trainer will not only be able to assist with diet and training but also with posing, stage presence, [choreography], suits, tanning and all of the other little details that make a winning physique stand out on stage.
Timing is everything. If you plan to compete, I recommend contacting your potential trainer as far out as possible. A lot of times trainers are called 10 or 12 weeks out from a show. That doesn’t leave them much time to figure out how your body responds and what they need to do to get you where you want to go. There’s nothing wrong with getting in touch with a trainer a year out from competition. Get a consultation, have them evaluate your weak points and then give you some direction on what to work on. While the last 12 weeks are going to be the most critical to your conditioning, the proceeding year is important for building a solid foundation. If you're thinking of competing next spring or even next fall, now would be a great time to start talking to trainers about starting a program.
The most important thing!!!
. . . if you skipped past everything else I wrote, I hope you’ll listen to this: If you’re paying a trainer to train you then do EXACTLY what they tell you to. A good trainer has an entire plan that comes together to produce a final result. Changing any part of that equation, no matter how insignificant you might think it is, will change the final result. This means eating exactly what they tell you to, when they tell you to in the amounts they tell you to. This means doing the same type of cardio for the same amount of time on the same days that they tell you to, etc. If you’re not following part of the program, then you’re not following any of it.
If you let self discipline slip and do something that is not part of the plan then you owe it to your trainer and yourself to tell them what you did so they know what’s happening with your body. I’ve seen trainers pulling their hair out because a client’s body isn’t responding the way that it should only to find out months after the competition that their client was off doing their own thing and not following the program exactly. If you don’t understand why your trainer has you doing something, ask them. If they know their stuff they’ll be able to tell you exactly why.
Keep in mind that people’s bodies respond differently to diet, water, etc. If you are following the plan 100% and step on stage and are retaining a little more water than you’d like to, chances are your trainer will know just what changes to make for the next show and can dial you in even better next time. But what if you’re retaining a little water and your trainer didn’t know about the half bag of Doritos you used to sodium load on Friday? Do you think they’ll be able to improve your condition on the next go-around? Probably not.
Once you’ve found a trainer you want to work with and established a plan, be consistent with it and be honest with your trainer. You’re paying them to help you but they can only do that if you follow the program and are up front with them about the details. Over time, your trainer will understand your body and habits even better than you do and be able to help you achieve a top-notch physique.”
Great blog, right? My sentiments exactly! With less than 10 weeks to go for the Washington Ironman, if you haven’t already done so, NOW is the time to contact me. As your one-stop shopping center, I can help you with diet, posing, presentation, choreography of bodybuilding routines, music editing, suit selection, mental training, and any and everything else associated with competition. Visit my new website at http://www.thedrbuffexperience.com/wordpress/ for more information or call me at 253-576-4859. We’re also accepting new members for TeamBuffedBods. Contact my agent, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and request an information package. Good luck in YOUR contest prep…peace!
The Dr.
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