How am I going to prep for my first NPC Bikini competition?

Here’s the fitness competition prep plan:

Weeks 1 to 31 (June 2019 – March 2020)

• 3 to 4 hour workouts six days a week; rest on the 7th day
• 2,000 – 2,200 calories a day (40% protein)
• No dairy, gluten, wheat
• Low sugar (only in pre-workout mix and fruit)
• Low caffeine (only in pre-workout mix)

What variables will I be tweaking as I go along?

• Nutrition: shifting macro percentages, changing calorie intake, incorporating Intermittent Fasting
• Cardio: switching methods of cardio every 4 to 6 weeks
• Sleep: getting in 6-7 hours of sleep a night
• Mindset: doing affirmations that focus on becoming an IFBB Bikino Pro; remembering my WHY when the journey gets tough; celebrating small wins when the scale or the measurement tape isn’t budging