longstreet99’s BodyBlog

I just finished training and had a nice workout.   I’ve started a total body training program based on Chad Waterbury’s philosophy.  I’m down to 182, which is a 23 lbs weight loss since Jan 1st.  I’m pretty happy, but I’m still looking to drop a couple more pounds.

I’m feeling good.  My diet is very tight and I’m down another 3 lbs, which brings my total since the beginning of the year to 22 lbs.  I just finished 40 minutes of cardio (boring), half interval and half steady state.

Low energy day.  Trained legs, but it was tough being on very low carbs.  However, I will keep pushing it as I want to do well in the Muscle Tech contest.  I’ve lost 19lbs. so far and hope for another 5 to 8 lbe. by the end of the contest.  In a lot of ways this contest has been a blessing for me as it has motivated me to drop the excess baggage.

Yesterday, I trained shoulders and forearms, while today was just cardio.  I did 40 minutes total, half interval and the other half steady state.  I am trying to gear-up for some BJJ tomorrow, but I’m in a low energy state due to the dieting.  However, I know that in the end it is worth the effort.  We build ourselves up one piece at a time. 

One more day of dieting down.  I did some cardio interval training, which on a low carb diet is not easy.  I’m just grinding it out right now, trying to keep my goal in sight.  I’ve got 10 more lbs. to go.

Finished up my back and triceps workout, which was alright except for a pain in my neck.  No big deal, I think.  Anyway, the diet is very tight and I’ve lost another 3 lbs.  So that’s 17 1/2 lbs since Jan 1st.  I am feeling good about the Muscle Tech contest.  At least, I won’t embarass myself.

I had a nice workout today.  The best in a couple of weeks.  I trained chest and biceps plus interval cardio.  Even though the diet is going well, I decided that I needed to ramp-up the training end of things.  On paper, it is not that different, but I’m trying to bring the right  mindset to the workout.  Half assing it through a workout is a waste of time. I should know.  I’ve done my share of it.

I  really tightened-up my diet and I’m please with the results.  I’ve dropped another 4 1/2 lbs, which brings my total weight loss since Jan 1st to 14 1/2 lbs.  I haven’t really made any adjustments to my training and I’ve been consistent with it, but I have to say that diet is really the key.  I’ll be posting new progress pics at the beginning of April.

Today was a nice leg workout.  20 reps for squats with 235, which sucks, but is ok for me.  Lunges, thigh extensions, leg curls and calf raises. Nothing fancy.  Need to get stronger. 

I’ve been pretty strict with my diet, but will be ramping it up starting Thursday.  I need to lose more fat for the Muscle Tech contest.