Chapter 28 of 30 · 13 min read
By Omar AbdohUpdated
What this chapter covers
That sentence will disappoint people, so let it be precise: peak week can change how you look by a few percent. It cannot change whether you are lean. If you arrive at the final week carrying more body fat than intended, no manipulation of water, sodium or carbohydrate will fix it. You will simply be a slightly different version of not-lean-enough.
The people who look extraordinary on stage or in photographs look that way because of the sixteen weeks before, not the seven days.
This book is educational and is not medical advice. It cannot account for your medical history, medication or injuries. Speak to a qualified clinician before changing how you eat or train, particularly if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or returning from injury.
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Event Preparation Without Extreme Measures
Managing sodium, water, carbohydrate loading, and glycogen storage safely for photo shoots or events.
Managing sodium, water, carbohydrate loading, and glycogen storage safely for photo shoots or events.
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