Derek Lunsford ‘s mission to win back his Mr. Olympia title is dictating his every rep and meal. On Sept. 23, 2025, he detailed his high-carb full day of eating three weeks from competing at the biggest show of the year.

In 2022, Lunsford took second place at the Mr. Olympia after receiving a special invite. This moment changed the trajectory of his career — he fully committed to the Men’s Open, and a year later, won the Sandow trophy, cementing himself as the sport’s first two-division Olympia winner .

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He missed his peak at the 2024 Olympia , which opened the door for Samson Dauda to win. However, Lunsford got revenge weeks later when he defeated Dauda at the Arnold Classic. Unlike past seasons, Luns

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