First of all let me apologise that I've been MIIA (missing in action) for the last month or so. I've started a new job, reverse dieted after comp etc the list goes on. The days after standing on stage can be just as hard even harder to come back down to some reality.
You've achieved your set goal; youve depleted, gotten up on stage and shown off your hard work of training morning and night for months on end. But what's your next move? What's your next goal? Its hard to figure out what to do after competition season, because there's no real restriction on food anymore. Your first instinct might be to gorge on all the food that passes in front of you but I'll say that may not be such a great move.
I'll admit i had my cheat meal of KFC post fit factor but then after that I've had to be really careful not to overindulge or my body would balloon! This is when those around you need to help and support you because they'll automatically think you'll be able to go straight back to what you ate prior to training-wrong! It can take as long as your comp prep to reverse diet.
So for those days I crave sweet sugary things, I keep a couple of healthy alternatives in my kitchen on hand. I've always had a sweet tooth and oh boy when they kick in, it's dangerous better.
My new favourite breakfast are protein pancakes from Bodybuilding warehouse...they are incredible! Fluffy, soft and packed with 20g+ protein with every panxake! Low carb high protein I'm sold and they in soooo many great flavours. It's a no brainer really.
So quick to make as well; mix 2 scoops of the powder in a shaker, with 100ml of water. Vigorously shake for about 30 seconds and then fry with 1tsp of coconut oil.
Or if your a huge chocolate fan; why not try muscle mousse? It tastes just like angel delight but with 30g of protein with every 50g serving. All you've got to do is add 150ml of water to 2 heaped scoops of powder: mix in a shaker and pour into a bowl. Stick in the fridge for 30mins - 1hr and tuck in. Serve with fresh fruit or bit of almond butter for a naughty treat.
So there's just a few tasty alternatives you can get if your lazy like me but have a sweet tooth!
Little Miss Fitness
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