Abstract
Purpose of Project To have guide for the female athlete through the weight loss phase of preparation for a bodybuilding contest with the awareness of the health implications that often arise due to improper weight and make them aware of the importance of a healthy contest preparation. Summary of Project The manual produced is organized in a systematic manner so the athlete is able to follow a direct narrative towards taking the steps involved in bodybuilding preparation. The manual introduces the history of bodybuilding and what the sport is today followed by the phases of contest preparation from exercise demands to nutritional guidelines direct from a competitor.