Quratulain’s Reviews > Ketogenic Bodybuilding: A Natural Athlete’s Guide to Competitive Savagery > Status Update

“Adversity is a great thing but it’s best to base your decisions on your strategy and the feedback your body and mind give you

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“Know what tendencies you have. Understand how you approach and respond to stressful situations and develop your plan accordingly.”

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“Strange things happen in a contest prep when you’re incredibly depleted and your metabolism is down regulated. The safety buffer between your physical body and your mind is much thinner.”

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“I could write a motivational blanket statement that appeals to the masses but the problem with those is that they can be incredibly damaging if you lack the perspective necessary to apply them and be okay afterward.”

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“Since fat is absorbed and assimilated so much slower than carbohydrates, it takes quite a bit longer to see its effects on your overall composition.”

That look is often achieved by a sight and temporary bump in sodium the evening before the show, followed by a steady consumption of sodium and a moderate intake of fluids on show day.”

“Phase 4: you’ll only use foods that you know your body responds well to; this is it the time to introduce new variables. Choose foods that are easily broken down and absorbed.”

“A good conservative approach to calculating our initial refeed amount is to increase our caloric intake by about 30% of what we are currently consuming.”

“If powdered forms of potassium leads to GI upset, this liquid version used in smaller dosages may be the way to go.

“An excellent place to start is around 4,000mg sodium (10g salt) and 2,000 potassium.”