what is the thought process behind being ready early for a show? I'd imagine be able to gradually fill out the muscle without gaining bf by eating a little more.
I have about 79 articles on this - check out the next one coming up in Natural Bodybuilding and check out the one about Nancy Hanna in the article section - the Nutritional Strategy of a World Champion.
that one on nancy hanna is a perfect scenario. you gotta work hard to get there, but when you do it seems to be unbelieable rewarding...that is why joe recommends doing a series of shows, so you get harder and harder.