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mamareese
mamareese Posts: 1,573 Member
edited January 16 in Social Groups
I'm on the edge (mentally) about the thought of a competition. I'd like to push myself the next 12 weeks to try and get past that mental barrier that I have with being #beastmode 24/7. Some of you may relate, most probably are beastmode already! :drinker:

I'm looking for input, if willing on this plan.

For clarification: 30 y/o, 5'8 1/2" 154lbs 29%BF (according to handheld and online military calculator)

I have just started (2 weeks in) doing this training plan:

Weights~ 5am
Monday: Upper
Tuesday: Lower
Thursday:Upper
Friday: Lower

Cardio~
2 Days: HIIT (either Wednesdays and 1 day in PM or 1 day following weights if my schedule is tight)
Saturday or Sunday: 45-60minute Steady State


I had been operating under the Leangains protocol but in an effort to try and approach this the way it's suggested, I have altered my schedule to try and do the 5-6 small meals again. With a 40/30/30 split. Trying to keep carbs-fiber under 100g 3 days, followed by 1 slightly elevated carb day. Calories set at 1680.

I opened my diary to demonstrate what I had been at. But have only planned out the next 3 days for what I have laid out in this message. I am opening to feedback and appreciate any thoughts given by those who are far more versed in this (everyone at this point!! :flowerforyou: ) Thanks!

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  • Green_eyed_beauty
    Green_eyed_beauty Posts: 101 Member
    I have no real solid advise other than go for it. I am trying this for the first time as well and am just trying to see what works for me and and go like h*ll. :D LOL!

    Maybe a bit more cardio - just because it burns fat and to drop the body fat %, or so it has worked for me so far.

    Best of luck to you!
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    I'm with green_eyed_beauty, more cardio. I wouldn't start off with much more but you may want to increase as it get closer to show time.
  • bluechip777
    bluechip777 Posts: 160 Member
    Hi! Are you 12 weeks out now or just challenging yourself for the next 12 weeks to see if you want to do a prep? Sorry, I wasn't understanding. Either way, 2 HIIT and 1 SS could be really good but it really depends what you were doing that lead to it. Basically, is this more than the week before etc --- it can really depend. Don't sweat the #beastmode lol -- you don't have to be a beast to get the work done :))
  • mamareese
    mamareese Posts: 1,573 Member
    Additonal thoughts/questions:

    So keeping carbs-fiber is extremely hard (at least for me). I seem to be able to keep it under 120g without a problem. Is this sufficient? I try to make leg day *which also tends to be 1 of my HIIT* days a higher carb day. I'm just generally more hunger on that day so it works itself out.

    I've been getting the 2 HIITs in no problem, same with 1 SS. Upper/lower split seems to work well, I can move it around as needed with glitches in my week (i.e. forgetting to turn on the darn alarm clock!! :blushing: )

    I run most of my weight workouts as supersets. I've been directed to look at circuit training as another viable option. Any thoughts on that?

    At this point, it's a challenge for the next 12 weeks to see if I want to do a full blown prep. I recognize that what I'm doing isn't full on competition prep. I want to challenge myself to be able to give this 100% and then move forward to the next steps. :smile:
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