When I dieted for my first show, i did all protein, low calories..I dried down to 170...by the time i competed in my 4th and last show, I ate moderately more, and had very low carbs, i looked fantastic, and placed 3rd at 180...
I have to admit, I didnt take in THAT much protein, and I ate very little.... i was in the best shape of my life..
Then after that, I ate everything, blew up to 250lb. And here I am now, on the way down stuck right now at 213..
You just have to stay lean in the offseason, eat clean year around.
No "bulking up crap" its more like "fattening up", because as a natty your only gonna put on 3-5 lbs a year of good muscle...so your just making more work for yourself in the spring time trying to get your abs out.
im happy, were going into fall/winter and i have all winter to get lean and be ready for spring summer.
My goal is to do 2-3 shows next summer..
