title: Understanding Body Building Nutrition & Training: Practical, Quick Reference, Answers to Common Bodybuilding Challenges
author:  Chris Aceto 
description: Chris Aceto is a summa cum laude graduate in the field of Applied Exercise Science. A popular writer for Weider Publications such as Muscle and Fitess and FLEX magazines, Aceto has served as a consultant to World Champion Bodybuilders, A former World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion and a select group of Hollwood stars.
zlib_text: by: LAYNE NORTON, PHD & PETER BAKER
  THE 
  COMPLETE
  CONTEST PREP
  GUIDE
  your roadmap from start to stage 
  
  2
  THE COMPLETE CONTEST PREP GUIDE
  The contents of this book should not be taken as medical advice. 
  Always consult your physician or qualified health professional before 
  beginning any type of diet or exercise plan.
  Terms and Conditions
  Copyright © 2018, BioLayne LLC
  
  3
  About the Authors 
  4
  Introduction: The Journey 
  5
  Preliminary Prep Stages 
  10
  Where to Start: Determining Calorie Intake 
  16
  Where to Start: Macros 
  43
  Physiological Factors Affecting Contest Prep 
  65
  Nutrient Timing and Distribution 
  82
  Refeeding and Diet Breaks 
  91
  Where to Start: Training 
  113
  Supplements 
  129
  Anabolic Steroids 
  155
  Continuing the Prep 
  184
  Peak Week: The Final Countdown 
  206
  Posing 
  239
  Misc Preparations 
  289
  Show Day 
  298
  Afterword 
  309
  Resources 
  316
  CONTENTS
  
  4
  ABOUT THE AUTHORS
  Just like his bodybuilding.com contest prep guide was the 
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