Do You REALLY Want to Get Shredded For Summer

It takes time to get shredded, it also takes a lot of sacrifice and restriction that resembles a lot. of what I stand against for a healthy approach to fat loss.

I’m not a hypocrite, I used to do some crazy stuff to get in shape for bodybuilding shows.

I always knew that was short. lived though.  That I’d be putting that fat back on very quickly once the show was won.

That’s an accepted part of bodybuilding and it goes with the territory.  It’s also how many ex competitors develop eating disorders, me included.

The issue which is mainly present is that to get to that shredded level you have to restrict calories right down.  This presents a problem when you come off the diet as your body is used to much less calories to survive.

The resulting huge calorie surplus means that in the week or 2 weeks that you’re enjoying your holiday you’re also piling on fat for your return.

Since you didn’t build systems or processes to manage that calorie surplus it’s quite common to end up fatter than when you started.

This is why I don’t promote ‘Shredder’ diets.

They are only good for lining the pockets of those people selling them and very rarely teach meaningful long term skills.

You can get in good shape for summer without needing to get shredded