I’ve slowly upped calories from 1800 to about 2800 during the course of 2-3 weeks I have gained about 3 pounds along with a lot of strength and no really noticable difference in the mirror.
My current weight in these photos is actually 150.5, a half pound heavier. I cycled my calories above and below 1800 all week and ended up at 149.5 on friday. I felt VERY lethargic and basically sloth-like at work. I’m not going to be continuing any further with fat loss, muscle loss at this point will probably accelerate and I probably won’t be able to maintain a bodyfat % any lower. I’m going to maintain what i have now, strength train (not for hypertrohpy, for functional maximal strength) and yes train my aerobic endurance for a 10k and all the hiking I plan to do this summer.
The updates will not end! Stay tuned for articles, my hiking specific workout routine and strength program.
Bench Press Warm up: 45 x 12, 65 x 10, 85 x 8, 95 x 5, 115 x 5, 135 x 3
Working sets (80% of 1RM (180lbs) 3 sets 5 reps)
145lbs x 5, x5, x5
DB Bench Press: 50lbs x 9-, 45 x 8-, 40 x 9-
Dips: 14 reps-, 11 reps-, 10 reps-
Laying BB Tri Ext: 45lb x 12-, 45 x 8-, 40 x 10-, 40 x 10-, 35 x 10-
Weight 149.5 lbs
Calorie Intake: 1900
Comments:
I think this may be the end of my fat loss journey. I was extremely lethargic at work today and am no longer able to complete solid cardio sessions. I will up my calories to 2000 alter my workout routine and continue with new goals in mind.
