Friday AM: Full with Billy; Friday PM: 30 minutes Stairmill, Posing
Today, was a great session. I have been cleaning my butt off so I took in a few more carbs this morning (1/3c. instead of 1/4c.) I had my usual 1/4c. afterwards. This is Day 3 of low carbs. I can tell that this time is going to be a bit challenging. I have been cleaning my butt off for the past few days. The place is almost done. Now, I have a boatload of laundry to take care of, hence the extra help from the oatmeal. But at the end of the day, my carbs will still be at around 50%. Tomorrow, I have the choice of another low day or carbing up. I’ll decide based on my performace during tonight’s cardio.
Beginning in March, I will be about 8 weeks out when I return from The Arnold. I may lower my high carb day to 150-200 grams from 250+ grams instead of lowering calories all together. The key is the keep my strength and keep lifting to the end of my prep. And if that is the goal, I need to eat. From what I understand, keeping your strength and being able to lift sends signals to the body that say ‘Keep the muscle. It is being used’. It’s all a puzzle that I enjoy trying to figure out.
