S 018: The Prep Before the Prep | What Comes Before the Diet with Alex and Sue Bush

Is it really time for you or your client to enter a dieting phase for your prep or would it be more beneficial to prep before the prep? That's what Alex and Sue Bush, Owners of Physique Development, are here to talk about today. It's vital to understand both when it is an appropriate time to enter a dieting phase and the realities, both physiologically and psychologically, of dieting. Alex and Sue do a tremendous job educating on this episode and tackling both areas from both their own experience and coaching hundreds of clients. Topics covered include:   - The 90%, 1% for Fat Loss Clients - Prep to Prep Process and Phases - Prep to Prep Training Volume - Physiological Side Effects to Dieting - Hunger Cues and Signs - Stress Management Routines and Strategies - Intermediate Protocols and Strategies - Deload Integration and Stress Management - Reverse Dieting and The Purpose of a Detailed Intake Process - Honesty in Coaching - When to End Reverse Dieting - Where to Find Alex and Sue ---------- Follow Alex on Instagram  Follow Sue on Instagram ---------- Please join the Free Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Facebook Group to grow your knowledge and connect with other like-minded individuals ---------- You can support the companies that support the podcast by visiting the following pages  For Protein, Pre-workout, and Nootropics Visit: www.TopNotchNutrition.com/Sam Apply code “Sammillerscience” at checkout for savings on all Top Notch products ------------ For Glucose, Adrenal, and Cortisol Support Visit: http://revivesups.com/discount/sammillerscience  Apply code “Sammillerscience” at checkout for savings on all Revive MD products   *This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. All contents and design for this Podcast are owned by Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.