DIET DOCTOR

Q  What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when wanting to gain size and get cut?

A  I think the worst trend has been what we saw in the late '90s and early in the new millennium, and that is athletes who want to be big and want it now During the late '80s and early '90s, the sport was stacked from head to toe with talent and young bodybuilders coming up the ranks who spent years on the national scene before turning pro; however, they did things the right way—slow and steady wins the bodybuilding race when it comes to putting on quality size without wrecking your physique. Because of that, many of the stars from the early '90s are still able to compete and hang with the younger athletes. 

Unfortunately, many of today's young stars will burn out fast and won't have that type of staying power because they had to have their size right now, no matter what the cost. It's heartbreaking to see so many athletes with great potential throw it away because of impatience. Fortunately, I think that many athletes are beginning to see the error of that trend and learning that only time and patience will grant longevity and true success in the sport.

Courtesy of MUSCLE NEWS