Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness

I would love some advice. I hope this is the right forum.

I typically only eat for health and a good physique is just a nice side effect. I.e. I don't typically limit specific foods and consume more of others for my appearance however. . . I have a bikini photo shoot scheduled in two weeks and I am wondering what adjustments I should make to be a bit more defined/ cut.

I'm planning to keep up my current exercise regimen which is a combination of weight lifting, pilates, hot yoga, and cardio.

Any thoughts on how to get a bit of extra definition in these last couple weeks? I currently eat only whole plant based foods: Lots of fresh veggies, beans, greens, whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds. Should I cut back on brown rice (my fav whole grain)? Have more raw? Cut back on the healthy fats (avocado, nuts)? Add more chia or hemp? Again, I do not want to do anything to hurt my health, just looking to get the biggest bang for my vegan fitness buck . . . Maybe I'll post a pic after my successful photo shoot.

Thanks!!

so far your diet to me looks to be spot on, Id say cut back on sodium and saturated and trans fats and drink atleast half a gallon of water a day minimum. Do lots of cardio like running and stairs and that will help cut fast.

Thanks for your thoughts. I can amp up the water intake and cardio.

I am just wondering if I should temporarily switch my carb/protein/fat ratio for now.

Do competitors or models make any shift in the week or two prior to a competition/ photo shoot?

I would love any more thoughts!

yes...they cut back drastically on carbs and fats the weeks before...and introduce carbs back in JUST a few days before the competition or photo shoot to get a pump/ definition...fats are a personal thing- they add "deposition" and make one look fuller-no carbs give you the lean, defined look and really emphasize muscle and since there are no carbs, you don't puff up (carbs make energy, but they hold water , plus all eating protein forces your muscles to burn what is there in way of excess stored energy (carbs), so you get a pump while lean...add the carbs back in JUST before, and its like "add water", you pump up in all the right places. I just over simplified it.

Thanks so much!!