NUTRITION
FUEL
FIGURE
OUT
NUTRITION
If you're serious about
preparing for a figure or bikini
competition, you need to begin
by figuring out what works
best for you. What does your
body need? What foods do you
need to eat? It is your figure
after all, and your competition.
Take ownership!
Kim Oddo, has trained thousands of
competitors to take their A game to the
stage for 25 years. Kim Oddo, owner
and founder of Body by O, reveals some
nutritional tips to consider when prep-
ping for your next show.
LET'S TALK NUTRITION
Begin by assessing how much weight you have to lose. Oddo
suggests using a combination of body weight and body fat to
create a starting point. If you have to lose 12 pounds in 12
weeks for example, then create a calorie structure based on
that. Most people fit into a 12-to-14 week period for contest
preparation, as long as they are within 15-20 pounds of their
desired weight goal.
You should eat 6-7 small meals per day; spread them evenly
throughout the day. If your goal is 1,800 calories per day,
then you should eat about 300 calories per meal. Oddo
suggests setting your calorie-intake slightly below your calorie
expenditure.
Keep a balanced meal plan. Eat a good balance of carbs,
fats, and protein: a little more protein than carbs, and a little
more carbs than fats.
14 MUSCLE MEMORY
| DECEMBER/JANUARY 2019