ItalianDemon’s BodyBlog

OK, the QWA let us Isa lifters hold the Qld U16 & Youth & Junior Championships up here, to help us because of the expense of travel to South East QLD.

Things went smoothly. This is how I went.

Bodyweight: 71.6kg
Snatch: 65kg
70kg X
72.5kg
Clean and Jerk: 85kg
90kg
95kg

My coach was one of the referees so I had very limited time with him to discuss weights and warm ups.

I was very anxious/nervous before we started. I felt like there was a lot on the line for me.

But, like always as soon as I started warm ups and my name was called for my first lift, it was all business.

I felt my technique was almost perfect. As good as I had ever lifted. All my lifts, except my missed 70kg snatch, were as I had invisioned them.

Talking to my coach, after all was done, he said if he had the oppourtunity to coach me properly, I would’ve attempted a 75kg snatch and a 97.5-100kg CJ. Which would’ve given me a total of 172.5-175kg.

Future comps? If I miss out on representing QLD at Nationals in October, I plan on competing at QWA League Round 4 & Masters League Round 4 on September 20.

Goal for Round 4:

Bodyweight: 68kg
Snatch: 80kg
Clean and jerk: 105kg
Total: 185kg

Goal for Nationals:

Bodyweight: 72kg
Snatch: 85kg-90kg
Clean and Jerk: 110kg-115kg
Total: 195kg-205kg

Well, I am now not trying to lose weight. I am now trying to add another 5kg onto my frame.

Why? For the simple fact that I want to qualify for Australian Nationals. And in order to do this, the extra weight will help me increase my strength.

 I have put a solid nutritional and supplementational plan in place and with eating more and still doing a bit of cardio, I should still stay lean and add muscle.

Any advice and support is welcome.

One month, that’s all I have.

In one month I want to weigh 67kg, and have about 6% bodyfat.

How will I do this? Firstly, I am starting to do more cardio. Mainly treadmill work, although I will ride the bike when not feeling 100%. Secondly, I am starting to eat proper food, and eat at the correct times. (No more mass carbs before bed). I am also restarting to take my MultiVitamin, Fish Oil and WPI/Creatine shake.

 Please, leave me a comment showing your support and/or any advice.

Thank you to all.