It shouldn't have to be that way until the 2-3 weeks before a show. No matter what shape I'm in I'll take as long as 19-20 weeks.
I took the liberty of slighly exaggerating but my diet was impeccably clean,cycled my carbs, and though it was far from my only source of protein, I did eat a ton of tuna much to my dismay..................
.............after a few hundred cans it was a little fucking nasty/gross!
Joe keep training as best you can buddy,you can win either Masters contest ..................I KNOW you can !!