The reason I put this series together is simple: take your goal seriously and give yourself a good opportunity to prepare.

When you reach those final 12–14 weeks, you want to understand your body, feel comfortable with your routine and know where you stand. There’s still work to do, but being prepared can mean less scrambling, less panic and more confidence. 👊

In the final episode, I’m talking about:

💪 Keeping your training productive without searching for a magical prep workout
🍽️ Managing the diet as hunger and fatigue become more noticeable
📉 Knowing when to adjust and when to let progress continue
🏆 Refining your posing and lining up the show details
⚖️ Staying focused while keeping room for the rest of your life

It’s getting a little more real, but there’s still a lot of opportunity ahead. Whether you started preparing a year out or you’re getting things going now, take advantage of that time!

In Part 2 of this series, I’m covering:

💪 Keeping your training productive
📉 Finding an appropriate pace of fat loss and looking at the bigger trend
🌊 Knowing when to adjust and when to keep riding what’s working
🏆 Learning to pose correctly for YOUR physique
⚖️ Staying consistent while keeping balance and flexibility in your life

🎯 Thinking about competing a year from now? There’s plenty you can accomplish before the demands of contest prep increase.

It’s exciting to picture yourself on stage. Give that goal some direction by focusing on what you can do today.

In the first episode of this three-part series, I’m covering:

💪 Making these next six months of training count
🍽️ Finding a productive place with your nutrition and body weight
📆 Assessing your progress before committing to a show date
🏆 Exploring divisions without feeling rushed to choose