New routine; new attitude
Today, I begin a new 12-week routine. I’ve decided to go back to basics - squats, deadlifts, seated cable rows, etc. I’ve got a plan all laid out. To start, I’m going to start out using weights a little lighter than I’m used to, and increase the weight with every workout during the 12 weeks. Doing this will allow me to lift as heavy as I can until I reach my absolute limit. It’s time to see what my body can and cannot do. I’m tired of guessing, and I’m tired of not challenging myself. I confess that up to now, I’ve not pushed as hard as I could. There are a lot of reasons for that, but those days are behind me now. I’ve had an epiphany. I see that I will never achieve the body of my dreams by coasting. It will take hard work to sculpt my new physique and I’ve been dogging it. Shame on me.
In conjunction with this new routine, I’ve also decided to change my diet. Using the information given on this site, I’m going to ingest the recommended intake of fat, protein and carbs for my bodyweight and composition. This will mean upping my caloric intake and eating at least one more time during the day than I do now, but if I’m serious about this bodybuilding lifestyle, then this is the way to go. My morning meal consisted of 40 g of oatmeal; 1/4 cup of raisins; a tablespoon of honey; 72grams of Met-Rx meal replacement, and 16 ounces of coffee. My mid-morning meal was rice milk; small banana; 1/4 cup of blueberries; and 64 grams of Gold Standard Whey. Lunch was a spinach salad with half a can of tuna, along with a handful of cherry tomatoes.
Watch out, world! I’m turning myself into a lean, mean, fighting machine.
June 1, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Good luck. I thinking of doing something similar with Dbells and a change of exercises to have higher reps.
Remember to eat! Best Rob