Fitness, Family and Fun: Countdown to Competition

More and more lately I've had the interest in finding out what someone like Autumn REALLY eats while getting prepped for a competition.

NO, I'm am NOT going to do a bikini competition!

BUT, I've always been in awe of how someone that can change their body to look so ripped and shredded. Yes, exercise has a role in it, but it's the FOOD I am told that makes all the difference.

HOW do they stay on track?
What do they eat?
Do they have cheat days?
Do they drink wine?
HOW do they do this???

SO, my plan on Sunday was to try .... drum roll......................

Autumns Countdown to Competition Meal Plan

This meal plan is included in the 21 Day Fix Extreme challenge pack.

When you're following the Countdown to Competition Plan, she has it organized so you are eating and following the SUPER dialed in nutrition plan for two days and then one day of Extreme eating plan. Two days Countdown, one day extreme and so on for 21 days.
This is NOT suggested over a long period of time, this is just to prep for a vacation or special event. This is not sustainable for a long period of time.

BUT this time around, I'm really wanting to see what happens when you eat like a Fitness Competitor

I know it takes planning, prepping, and lots of will power to stick to this.

SO, I prepped some food on Sunday to prepare, because we all know you have a better chance of success when you have a plan and make it easier for yourself! That's the biggest thing I try to teach challengers in our challenge groups is that planning is KEY to this thing!
Your week will run a lot smoother with less temptations and cheats when everything is all planned out and easy for you when you get into the grind of the work week.

So grab that bottle of wine on cheat day and get prepping! Makes it a lot more enjoyable!

I planned different meals for my family to eat this week. Usually they would just have what we're having but I don't think they want to each chicken and broccoli EVERY night.
So an example - tonight they had stuffed chicken with potatoes and peas -- I had.... Cod and Broccoli.

This is tough guys, I'm going to be honest.
I didn't even last 6 hours this morning and I reached out to my cousin, who has done body competitions before, for advice.

I just have to think of my WHY and my goal, day in , day out.

Here is an example of Day #1 of the Countdown to competition meal plan.
SUPER clean, SUPER simple