Eric Helms shares his journey from amateur to WNBF Pro and his preparation for upcoming shows in Taiwan and Sacramento. He discusses how his approach to competition prep has evolved to create a sustainable bodybuilding lifestyle where the difference between off-season and prep is minimal.

• Getting his WNBF Pro card in 2023 after 17 years of competing in natural bodybuilding
• Planning to compete at the WNBF Taiwan show in October with nearly 400 competitors
• Aiming to earn a Classic Physique pro card while also competing in the Pro Bodybuilding division
• Creating a sustainable approach by making small modifications to his daily routine rather than drastically changing his lifestyle
• Moving away from strict macro tracking to a more auto-regulated approach based on biofeedback
• Developing body awareness through experience to make real-time adjustments to nutrition
• Understanding that novice competitors should start with structured approaches before developing intuitive skills
• Upcoming release of the 3rd edition of the Muscle & Strength Pyramid books with completely updated content
• Working on the Iron Culture documentary with expected release later this year
• Why advanced competitors should strive to bring their off-season and competition habits closer together

Follow Eric at @helms3DMJ on Instagram to stay updated on his competition journey and upcoming content releases.

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S3E13 - Cheekbones for Days: Path to the Natural Pro Stage feat Eric Helms