Coffee and competing

[southernbell]

What is the general censous on coffee up to the day before competition? I talked with Branch Warren who drinks a at least a pot a day up to two days before he competes. He says commented that it gives him energy and it's a natural diaretic. However, he has to be harder and drier than a figure competitor. I have drank coffee up to the morning of the show. The amount that morning is no more than a few sips, mainly for the calming affect, a relaxing feeling it brings and so I don't get a migrane the day of the show. :cardio:

 

[saudades]

Bump for the competitors.

 

[The Dude]

I don't think with the mild diuretics that a figure competitor takes that coffee would be anything to worry about. My ex wife would always have a cup just like normal on the day of the show. I don't drink coffee, but I do like to have a little wine before I step onstage. It really amplifies the vascularity from carbing back up. You just have to make sure its VERY little wine... you can get a solid buzz from just a few sips.

 

[steph]

I think it's totally fine. I'm a coffee fiend when I diet... can't get through a day without a little (okay... ALOT!)!!

I tend to not really drink the morning of my show, unless I'm really thirsty and need a little bit but that's personal preference. I doubt a few sips of coffee will do much...