Started to cut
I’ve decided to start cutting. Although adjusting my calories back down hasn’t been easy. I’m motivated, but I’m also hungry. Before I started my clean bulk, I was following a warrior-type diet. It worked well for me as I wasn’t hungry in the evening anymore. I fell out of that habit when I upped my calories, and now I’m hungry at night again. Day fasting simply works better for me, so I’m going to return to the practice. Weight wise, I’m at 123 pounds. That’s only a four pound gain, but that’s okay. I just feel it’s time to lose again. I think a large part of why I haven’t gained much weight is that since I moved to Auckland, I’ve done…and continue to do a lot of walking. In fact, I may not need to add much cardio this time around. I only use the bus when I have a lot of groceries to carry. Other than that, I’m on my feet. I already made a great friend here who has a passion for fitness. Her body is incredible. She is naturally muscular and doesn’t even lift weights. She hates her muscle because she thinks it’s not feminine. Unbelievable! I tell her how hard I have to work just to come close to what she looks like. I guess it’s true; we don’t appreciate what we already have. I think the hard work is what makes me appreciate my physique. I still have a long way to go, and I’m ready to take this as far as I can.
Yesterday was beach day. My husband took our girls on the bus, while me and my friend hiked 7K to get there. Had my feet not ached from standing to watch the beautiful Auckland City Lights the other night, I would’ve walked back. Evidently my feet don’t like standing for too long. Walking, I seem to handle with no problem. Pretty strange!
Since moving to Auckland, I’ve had to adjust my diet as our flat is pretty small…as is our refrigerator. There isn’t much room for storage, and I don’t have my lovely custard cups to make my protein custards. Instead, I’ve been making homemade protein bars using oats and buckwheat flour. I also make amaranth pudding which I have for dessert each evening. Other than that, I’m hitting the gym three times a week and doing a three week split. I don’t record anything anymore. I simply change my reps and rest time each week and make sure each workout is intense. Will post again soon.
