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John Jewett III
How to Reverse Diet After a bodybuilding Show (Without Ruining Your Offseason) | J3U Podcast Ep. 239
32 minutes Posted Aug 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm.
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The biggest mistake in bodybuilding often happens after the show—not during prep.
In this episode, we break down the difference between reverse diets, recovery diets, and aggressive rebound phases, explaining when each approach actually makes sense. We also cover how to manage hunger, recovery, cardio, food increases, hormones, and the psychology of the post-show phase so you can set yourself up for your best offseason yet.
If you want more episodes like this — where we translate research into practical coaching decisions — subscribe and follow along each week.
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