3DMJ Podcast #72: When the Recovery Diet Ends

When does the recovery diet end and the offseason begin? How does someone know when they are “recovered”?
As the 2017 competitive season draws to a close, these questions linger in the minds of many competitors. With the previously accepted guidelines (i.e. reverse dieting) being vastly different than what we now know to be more optimal for proper post-show protocol, the confusion surrounding the new methodology is understandable. In effort to help clear-up some of this uncertainty, Brad, Andrea, and Eric sat-down to discuss some of the remaining questions.
In today’s episode, the coaches cover both the psychological and physiological aspects of recovery. Topics ranges from: willpower, systems, boundaries, altered body-fat distribution, palate changes, hormonal changes, and more.
If you are a physique coach or athlete who is curious about the signs and symptoms of full-recovery, and when it’s okay to slow the rate of post-show weight-gain to more “normal” levels, this episode will serve as a valuable reference.
TimeStamps:
2:50- What is “Recovered”?
10:14- Willpower, Systems, Boundaries
19:06- When someone is recovered
31:55- Having an athlete’s perspective
38:38- Other signs of recovery
1:03:45- Summary
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[@karolklys]

Still watching in 2023 💪

[@lanaparker833]

I love what Eric says about will power versus structure! I was struggling post show because I no longer planned/prepped my meals. As soon as I started prepping and planning meals in advance again, it became so much easier to not go over my macros. Thank you for this topic on your podcast!

[@SchoolOfMuscle]

Really enjoyed the podcast!

[@popotako0]

Willpower is so OP

[@savesnine]

So Eric I had a show 1st week Sept, I started at 190 and dieted down to 168. 3 months post show I'm at 184-186 and feeling normal, so that's a normal recovery, I haven't gained too quickly? Sounds reasonable in comparison to what you said at the end of the video.