Mission Ready Aesthetix 21 Days Out

TONY "THE TIGER" EDDINGTON

Your 3-Week Shred Protocol

Show DateJune 27, 2026
DivisionMen's Physique
Target BF%5–6%
CoachDave Roberson
Days Out21
21
Days Out
3
Weeks Left
Jun 27
Show Day
Every day on protocol is a deposit. Every deviation is a withdrawal the timeline cannot afford.
Where We Stand

Tony, This Is Your Moment

21 days. That is all that stands between you and the stage. Your body is capable of getting exactly where it needs to be. The only variable is what you do every single day from right now until June 27. Execute this protocol and you will walk on stage shredded. Cross the bridge...it's that simple.

The Standard From Here
Zero deviations. Zero hidden meals. Zero skipped cardio. Standing on that stage for the first time knowing you left nothing on the table — that feeling is worth every hard day between now and June 27. I'm in your corner every step of the way. Trust the protocol. Trust the process. Let's go.
— Coach Dave Roberson · Mission Ready Aesthetix
Section 01

Your Nutrition Numbers

These are your targets. Log everything in MyFitnessPal. Your baseline is 1,350 calories — I will adjust in real time based on how your body responds each week. Protein and carbs: 10–15g variance on high days, 5–10g on low carb days. Fat: 5g maximum variance.

Right Now
Current Baseline
This Week
Calories1,350
Protein220–225g
Carbs50g
Fat26g
I adjust as needed
Week 2
Deeper Cut
Jun 8 – Jun 14
Calories1,300
Protein220g
Carbs40g
Fat22g
Adjusted based on your response
Week 3
Final Shred
Jun 15 – Jun 19
Calories1,250
Protein215g
Carbs35g
Fat20g
I direct daily

Day Type Targets

Day TypeCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Training Day1,300–1,350225g55–60g22–25g
Light Pump / Active Recovery1,300–1,350220g40–45g22–25g
Rest Day1,200–1,250215g25–30g18–20g
Saturday — Carb Load (Leg Day)1,850–1,900220g185–200gFat <20g

Carb Timing — Your Rules

  • Pre-workout: 25–35g fast carbs 20–30 min before you train. Zero fat, zero fiber in that window.
  • Post-workout: remaining training day carbs within 45 minutes of finishing your session.
  • Every other meal: protein and vegetables only. No carbs outside the training window on training days.
  • Saturday carb load is your leg day and your weekly reset. Carbs go up to 200–220g. Keep fats low. Protein holds. Stay clean — this is a precision tool, not a reward.
Section 02

Your Cardio Schedule

Two 35-minute sessions every day. Session one is post-lift immediately after your morning training. Session two is later in the day or evening. Heart rate stays above 130 BPM — we want real cardiovascular and metabolic output. This is how we make up ground.

SessionTimingDurationHeart RateNotes
Session 1 — Post LiftRight after morning training35 min130+ BPMEvery training day. Non-negotiable.
Session 2 — EveningLater in the day or evening35 min130+ BPMSeparate from Session 1. Keep it consistent.
WeekDaily SessionsTotal DailyHR TargetNotes
Now — Week 12 x 35 min70 min130+ BPMThis is your current structure. Hold it.
Week 2 — Jun 9–152 x 35 min70 min130+ BPMHold. I adjust if the scale stalls.
Week 3 — Jun 16–202 x 35 min70 min130+ BPMHold. No HIIT if recovery is stretched.
Peak WeekI directReducedLighterI will send your peak week plan separately.
Sleep Beats Cardio

If you are under 6 hours of sleep for multiple nights in a row — message me before your next session. Sleep is a recovery tool. Do not skip sleep to get cardio in.

Section 03

Your Training Plan

Six training days per week. Lifting is now 30 minutes — but do not mistake shorter for easier. The 30 minutes you save on weights gets replaced with 20 minutes of dedicated posing practice and 25 minutes of hard isometric holds. This is not optional and it is not light work. You should be sweating.

30 Minutes Does Not Mean Less Work

Cutting the lifting to 30 minutes only works if the time you save is filled completely with posing and isometrics. This is the deal. The protocol moves the scale and your body in the right direction only when all three components happen every single session. Lifting alone at 30 minutes is not enough. Posing plus isometrics plus lifting equals the full session. Every day.

30 Min — Lifting
  • Pump and separation focus. 12–20 reps. 2 reps before failure.
  • 45–60 seconds rest between sets. Keep the pace tight.
  • Supersets on isolation work. High density, short duration.
  • This window is weights only — get in, execute, move on.
20 Min — Dedicated Posing
  • Quarter turns, T-walk, and all mandatory poses.
  • This is deliberate practice — not casual flexing.
  • Every transition, every angle, every detail.
  • I want these automatic before you hit that stage.
25 Min — Isometric Holds
  • Hold each mandatory pose at full tension for 60 seconds.
  • Repeat continuously for 25 minutes total.
  • You should be sweating. This is conditioning work.
  • Split option: 12–13 min earlier in the day + 12–13 min before or after your evening cardio session.
Light Pump Days
  • Bands, cables, light dumbbells. Blood flow only.
  • 30–40 min total including posing and holds.
  • No failure. No intensity on the weights.
  • Optional rest day: walking only.
Why Isometric Holds Work

When you hold a mandatory pose at full tension for 60 seconds you are contracting virtually every muscle simultaneously at near-maximum output. That is real metabolic work and real caloric burn — and it is conditioning the exact muscles the judges will be scoring. 25 minutes of full-body isometric holds done right is not recovery. It is training. Treat it that way.

Section 04

Sodium Protocol

Track your sodium from every source in MyFitnessPal — including your electrolyte blend. When adding sodium to any food, use pink Himalayan salt exclusively. It is the cleanest source and gives you precise, traceable control over your intake.

Right Now — Week 1
Jun 2 – Jun 8
1,600–
1,800
mg / day · 1.5–2 gal water
Whole foods only. Zero restaurant meals. Zero sauces or condiments. Pink Himalayan salt is your only added sodium source. Track every use in MFP.
Week 2
Jun 9 – Jun 15
1,200–
1,400
mg / day · 1.5 gal water
Naturally occurring sources only. Asparagus 1–2 servings daily. Dandelion root tea 1x per day. No added salt — not even Himalayan.
Week 3
Jun 16 – Jun 20
1,000–
1,200
mg / day · 1.5 gal water
Zero added salt. Zero restaurant. Every food source weighed and logged with accurate sodium in MFP.
Why Pink Himalayan Salt

When you need to add sodium — to your pre-workout carbs or your Saturday carb load meals — a MEASURED pinch of pink Himalayan salt keeps the source clean and the number trackable. Log every use. One teaspoon is approximately 2,300mg — so a light MEASURED pinch goes a long way at these targets.

Sodium Red Flags

  • Scale spiking 3–5 lbs overnight — normal sodium response. Do not change anything. Message me if it lasts more than 3 days.
  • Sudden flatness or loss of pump — message me. Do not adjust sodium on your own.
  • Mild headaches in the first few days of a drop — normal. Stay hydrated and maintain electrolytes.
Section 04

Know Your Signals

Your body will talk to you over these 21 days. Know what is normal prep discomfort versus what needs attention. When in doubt — message me before changing anything.

Normal — Expected Prep
Mild hunger, low energy on rest days, minor irritability, reduced strength versus off-season. These are all normal at this calorie level. Stay the course and trust the process.
Message Coach — Dizziness or Fog
Dizziness when standing, inability to concentrate, heart irregularity at rest.
→ Message me before your next session.
Message Coach — Sudden Crash
Sharp drop in strength beyond normal fatigue combined with inability to recover between sessions.
→ Do not push through. Message me first.
Message Coach — Sleep Crash
Under 6 hours sleep for 3 or more consecutive nights.
→ Skip one cardio session and message me.
Message Coach — Feeling Overwhelmed
Any thought of going off plan for emotional reasons. Feeling like you cannot continue.
→ Message me before anything else. This is exactly what I am here for.
Any Deviation — Same Day
One meal off plan does not break your prep. Going silent about it does.
→ Message me the same day. No judgment — just honesty.