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M.E BABE ME: Let’s have a look at how you eat and train to be in the incredible shape you’re in. How does your diet change between competition and the off-season? CM: I don’t change my diet too drastically as I like staying in shape all year round. Off season I do tend to eat more carbs but that encourages me to train harder as I have more energy. I enjoy the clean eating and feeling healthy all year round. ME: How important is eating when it comes to sculpting a physique like yours? Is it possible to look like you and not be strict about your diet? CM: Virtually impossible! It is extremely important. Your diet is actually 70% of what your result is going to be. Without strict and clean eating you will never achieve that sculpted physique. ME: When it comes to diet, what is your top tip for women looking to take their physiques to the next level, or looking to take the leap and start competing? CM: Always have your meals prepared because failing to plan is planning to fail. Invest in a 6 pack cooler bag that can go with you absolutely everywhere. Make sure all your meals have been weighed accurately and make sure that you're consuming enough calories for your physique. Drink lots of water because there are endless benefits. ME: What are the absolute essential supplements? CM: Multivitamin, vitamin C, calcium, whey protein, L-glutamine, flax-seed oil. ME: What does a typical day's meal plan look like? CM: • Breakfast: 4 egg whites, 1 whole egg and 30g rolled oats (mixed together and make a pancake) sprinkle sweetener and cinnamon. • Mid morning: 30g of lean biltong and half a cup of strawberries • Lunch: 80g chicken and 1 slice of pineapple • Mid afternoon: 80g chicken and 1 slice of pineapple • Post workout: Whey protein • Dinner: 100g rump or 120g hake with mixed veg/ green salad and 1 gem squash “Always have your meals prepared because failing to plan is planning to fail.” 74 Muscle Evolution