carb depleting for women?

[nickih3]

Hi, I am new to this site and new to bodybuilding. I will be competing in my first figure competition in 10 days (may 22) and I was wondering what advise anyone has as far as carb depleting this many days out or even at all? Someone advised to me to carb deplete 3 days then low carbs 1 day and repeat until competition... they said it would just keep me lean seeing as i don't really need to bulk too much for figure. Thanks for any input!

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Here are some links that may help you. Some have to do with BB and Fitness, not Figure, but it is all relevant to your situation. Main difference between all of them is the amount of msucle and BF...not really diet. Hope it helps. GOOD LUCK!

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148339&highlight=contest+prep

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175002&highlight=carb+depletion

Not about Pre-Contest, but an interesting read on Carbs
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144138&highlight=carb+deplete

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312001&highlight=contest+carb+deplete

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122804&highlight=contest+carb+deplete

 

[nickih3]

Thank you so much for the info!

 

[smb_69]

nickih3 - you should also get some info on sodium/water + protein bar/wine trick.

 

[nickih3]

thanks! But i looked for info on the protein bar/wine thing and I am at a loss... any tips?

 

[smb_69]

nickih3: so lets say that you show in on Sat.
You start loading on sodium starting on Monday/Tues and slowly increase your water intake and start taking some diaretic (taraxetone works well). On thrs you cut your sodium to as close to zero as possible. Fri 2pm - you cut your water.

20 min before you go on stage - you start eating your protein bar and take a few sips of red wine (in plastic container, of course) - small bites, small sips. You will get a nice, full, vascular look.

good luck.