body fat %

[gettingstated]

I am female. I am 5'5 and 116 lbs and want to change my lifestyle. After about 10 years of realizing that a "diet" is not the way. I realized I needed to change my entire life. A friend approached me about a figure competition in about 3 months. So all you fitness pros out there, will 3 months be enough time? My body fat is approx. 18%. What is the recommended comp. percent? Will I be able to get there in 3 months or is my goal not attainable at all? I understand the eating plan which is lots and lots of lean protein. I have purchased supplements such as liver pills and understand that I need to do lots of cardio. If I am willing to give it 100%, can I get low enough to compete with embarrassing myself? Thanks!!!!

[Fuse]

its not so much lean protein, its more about the total calories you take in. you can try HIIT work outs (there was a thread with a link somewhere, go search for it)

[Odin92681]

Bump ^^^ scope out the HIIT routines, you should be able to reach that goal realistically, if you are on a strict diet and you stay on the HIIT routine. Good luck and welcome to the board