Day 13 of 30
Quick update. I’m back over 200lbs now having weighed in at 201 yesterday. This cycle’s been going marvelously. Only once have I had some low back/kidney pain and that was completely my own fault from getting in only about a half gallon of water that day. It all cleared up as soon as I was properly hydrated and getting in closer to 4litres a day again. Strength and recovery have both noticeably gone back up. Tonight made me really happy when I didn’t need a spot to push out 8 reps on Precor front squats (power stance) with 630lbs loaded up on it. That machine has made its mark as one of my favorites as I love front squats but hate the pressure on my clavicles going heavy, even on a Smith machine. Plus the slight rake on the foot pad lets going deep be all the more comfortable. I’m determined to load it up for 8 reps at 720 or more by the end of this run!
This week’s been rough with respect to the diet. The food hasn’t changed, but for whatever reason its been pretty uncomfortable to have to push down my usual food. Its the same thing I’ve been eating easily the last month, but just this week its all been sitting heavier in my stomach right after eating. Hopefully that eases up soon. I’m still toying with some minor changes to make, actually reducing the carbs a bit mid day taking out the pasta and adding in some veggies and nuts. Pushing this many complex carbs it tanking my energy mid-day and I need to lighten it up a little somewhere without dropping the calories. So instead of pasta and ground beef it’ll most likely be steak with either green beans or broccoli and almonds.
I’m sure I’ve forgotten to mention something, but at this point its time to get some sleep and recover from the leg abuse incurred by the changed up and more intense routine tonight. Tomorrow morning should be… domsy.
