I’m 9 days out from stepping on stage and it’s really interesting how precise my water intake has to be. Right now I’m drinking about 8 Litres of water a day.
(Yes there are many trips to the washroom.)
As I get closer and closer to the competition this will decrease until the day of the show where I don’t get to drink any water and I only take smalls sips if I have too. This is to manipulate my body into not holding excess water.
You want to be as dry as possible for the show, since this will let all the vascularity come through. Especially once you’ve over indulged in sugars and carbs to fill out your muscles.
This is the cost I suppose for looking your best….at least the most vascular. There are lots of people who don’t like the ripped look, but in the fitness world it is a must for the few minutes you get on stage.
Well I need to go fill my water bottle again…and go pee.
Live Fit & Stay Healthy.
Jon Felske