Can’t reach the goal–just lower the standard!?!?
I guess I haven’t been keeping up on the journal entries. I HAVE been keeping up on the exercise and nutrition, though–5-6 weight workouts a week and a cardio session tossed in for good measure. Results? Not like I’d hoped. At first my goal was to stay at 7% no matter what. Then it went to 8%. This week has been 9%! So I’ve got to get things under control. I could see this trend moving me right back to 12% or worse. The line is drawn–I’m getting back to 8% and STAYING THERE!
But how–eat fewer calories? Cut carbs? Do more cardio? Liposuction (just kidding)?
I’m getting a little growth in the lats and quads, and I think my calves are finally showing a some promise.
There was a local show last week, but I opted not to do it–an NGA show with just an over-40 class. Five guys in that class with the oldest at 53 and looking good but not as good as the 40-year olds. Heck, I could be their dad and I’m supposed to compete against them! Yesterday in Reno there were two shows–an ABA and an NPC, both with an over-60 class. Maybe I’ll shoot for one in the fall.
June 7, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Do all 3 ! I myself have eventually learned to accept nature’s cruel punishment ,i.e metabolic slowing down in the oldies.So easy to accumulate fat(usually around lower abs…sigh )when one goes over one’s caloric allowance.One also tends to forget that a certain number of one’s muscle cells have died off (they burn calories) resulting in inefficient fat-burning.
It’ll be up to you to "titrate" your carb intake cos you still want enough to give maximum energy but not to exceed the amount.
Because of this very problem I did my present blog ,disagreeing with full bulking up for oldies ("mini bulking is ok)
June 7, 2009 at 8:23 pm
I’ve decided on a first comp at the end of Sept. So we’ll both be working hard. Make you a deal. You push and encourage me and I’ll do the same for you. I’m going to put your pic up in my workout area and when I feel discouraged, I’ll tell myself, "I’ll bet he’s not slacking off."
June 8, 2009 at 7:11 am
WHO AM I? I look to YOU for the ANSWERS! LOL. Seriously, My own quest for SIZE always comes with SACRIFICE of BF %. Currentlty on CARDIO/WEIGHT supersets for ultimate conditioning. Good Luck Brother & GOD Bless!