What Contest-Prep Mistake Are You Determined Not to Repeat This Year?

[Dona-h90]

Not leaving posing until the last minute.

[Nevyy88]

I also learned that prep shouldn’t become your entire personality. Last time I was thinking about food, cardio, steps, and the mirror basically 24/7, which made the whole experience mentally exhausting. This year I’m keeping the structure tight but still making room for normal life outside the gym.

[Zach-ST2]

Mine is rushing the final weeks. I’d rather arrive on stage a little early and make small adjustments than spend the last few weeks starving, exhausted, and trying to force a completely different physique overnight. Slow and controlled wins for me this time.