Reverse Dieting – RoxStar Fitness Inner Circle

Fasted Cardio: A Waste Of Time?

by IFBB Pro Roxie Beckles on December 1, 2014

If there’s one topic that is highly contested when it comes to cardiovascular training, it’s whether or not fasted cardio is worth the effort. For several years, the debate has divided the opinions of trainers, coaches, and trainees alike on the efficacy of the practice of fasted cardio. Yet despite all of this, many continue […]

Recompositioning Before Competing: How Taking A Step Back Can Bring You Greater Contest Prep Success

by IFBB Pro Roxie Beckles on November 19, 2014

You know it amazes me as an Online Coach how many people who are seeking fat loss as a goal are actually starting and expecting to diet for a physique competition at an already low daily caloric intake. I always try to educate clients by making them aware that it is nearly impossible to achieve […]

VIDEO BLOG: PART 2 – Calming Nerves Pre-Competition, Avoiding Post Contest Rebound, Reverse Dieting Tips

by IFBB Pro Roxie Beckles on November 18, 2014

Ok so I recently shared Part 1 of this Q&A Series which covered tips on staying calm before your show. Today’s post is covering post contest rebound (and how to avoid it, or at least keep it under control), and some reverse dieting tips.

Video Blog: Calming Nerves Pre-Competition, Avoiding Post Contest Rebound, Reverse Dieting Tips

by IFBB Pro Roxie Beckles on November 14, 2014

Great video post for you guys. This one is geared towards competitors. It’s a two part series covering staying calm pre-show and backstage, avoiding post contest rebound, and how to successfully reverse diet.

How To Come Off Of A Pre-Contest Diet (And Not Get Fat) – A Multi Part Series. Part 2: Deloading Training and Cardio

by IFBB Pro Roxie Beckles on October 14, 2014

So in Part 1 of our series How To Come Off Of A Pre-Contest Diet (And Not Get Fat), we talked about the importance of reverse dieting out of your show meal plan to avoid a rebound or any kind of unwanted excess weight gain. Today’s article will cover how to allow your body to recover […]

How To Come Off Of A Pre-Contest Diet (And Not Get Fat) – A Multi Part Series. Part 1: Reverse Dieting and Post Contest Nutrition

by IFBB Pro Roxie Beckles on September 30, 2014

So if there is a number one question that I get asked often (in the case of contest prep) I can say that it would be, “How do you come off of your diet?”. I think that knowing how to properly transition from weeks (and months for some) of dieting is the pitfall for many […]

Staying At That “Number” – Why The Scale Is Not The Most Important Measure For Progress

by IFBB Pro Roxie Beckles on September 17, 2013

I think almost on a weekly basis, I find myself coaching clients on the importance of realizing that there is more to measuring progress than relying on what a randomly generated number on the scale says. The truth is that when it comes to body transformation goals (whether you are trying to lose fat or […]

Metabolic Damage and The Non-Athlete. How It Occurs, And Ways To Prevent It

by IFBB Pro Roxie Beckles on September 16, 2013

Metabolic Damage is a hot topic among those in the physique competition circles, however it’s a NON MEDICALLY RECOGNIZED CONDITION plaguing many women (and men) who have no desire to step on a stage. Often brought on my overtraining and undereating, this condition is something that can go on for a long period of time […]

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