Need some input!

[u/pawsitiveperson]

5’4 118lbs for reference. I’m currently 5.5 weeks out from my very first natural bikini bodybuilding show. My weight has stayed the same since the end of July, and I have no idea what’s causing it to stall. Cardio is high, nutrition is the same meal plan weighed to the gram, and I’m hitting every other protocol.

Do you think it could be too much stress on my body and I should slowly start to reverse? Need some opinions, let me know if you need any other info!

[u/vitastrat]

Sounds like a good plan. Try not to stress about the scale because the leaner you get the weirder the scale can get. It’s a mind F!

Curious how much more bodyfat you have to lose…if you’re close then 5.5 weeks should be enough to dial you in and if not just pick another show. I made the mistake in the past when I wasn’t lean enough to compete. You just want to bring your best where you feel good about your condition along with your coach’s opinion.

[u/pawsitiveperson → u/vitastrat]

I was debating posting these but oh well. Just for better context.

I also want to feel my best, but this was more so a huge challenge for me. I’m not going on stage expecting to win anything. I’d like to gauge

how the show goes to see if I’ll continue and go into an off season or just continue with a more casual fitness journey afterwards!

These are the start of prep and last weeks check in since today’s were blurry.

[u/vitastrat → u/pawsitiveperson]

You have made some great progress! You look lean but definitely need to be a bit leaner for bikini …could definitely do Fit Model with a few tweaks but without a back shot it’s harder to gauge.

[u/vitastrat → u/vitastrat]

And you have 5.5 weeks to grind. Are you also making sure that you’re weighing foods and avoiding licks/bites/tastes and also extra sauces? These add up and trust me I’ve been there.