As a coach, this is a tough spot to be in because you may have to tell a prospective client, “You’re not ready to diet.” Here’s what to ask.

Are you tracking calories? If so, are you tracking correctly? What kind of cardio are you doing? Are you expecting to lose the fat fast? Super stressed? When’s the last time you had your hormones checked?

Is it possible to remove meat from your diet and still train and compete at the highest level of powerlifting? I’m going to find out.