Thank You
TriLifter
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I just want to thank everyone for bearing with my little meltdown the past couple of days.
I figured out the 1.8 lb loss....I hadn't taken creatine for a few days, so I most likely dropped the water weight. Total gain in 8 weeks of 3.8 lbs is not bad. In fact, with my measurements staying pretty much the same, there's possibly some recomp going on. I'm going to take some of the wonderful advice that's been offered to me.
1. Move from NROL4W to a 3-day Power Muscle Burn split (http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/3-day-power-muscle-burn). It's an intermediate program, and I'm definitely more advanced in my lifting than a beginer program so I'm really excited about this.
2. Reduce cardio to a couple of sessions/week to maintain endurance for when I ramp up running during my cut.
3. Stop doing 14:10 IF. I can't get enough food in a day when I'm doing IF so I'll have to stop that until I cut.
4. Stop carb-cycling and try to adjust my macros so that they're more consistent on a daily basis. I'm finally getting my hunger cravings under control from excess carbs, so a better balance will definitely help.
5. Stop being so strict with myself regarding food. Staying paleo/primal (have gluten issues and soy creeps me out) but not being so hard on myself to be perfect.
6. Up my cals to 2400/day from 2200 and stop logging on Saturdays.
I think that's it. If I missed anything, let me know! And thanks again...this really is the best group of women. I couldn't have asked for more amazing ladies!
I figured out the 1.8 lb loss....I hadn't taken creatine for a few days, so I most likely dropped the water weight. Total gain in 8 weeks of 3.8 lbs is not bad. In fact, with my measurements staying pretty much the same, there's possibly some recomp going on. I'm going to take some of the wonderful advice that's been offered to me.
1. Move from NROL4W to a 3-day Power Muscle Burn split (http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/3-day-power-muscle-burn). It's an intermediate program, and I'm definitely more advanced in my lifting than a beginer program so I'm really excited about this.
2. Reduce cardio to a couple of sessions/week to maintain endurance for when I ramp up running during my cut.
3. Stop doing 14:10 IF. I can't get enough food in a day when I'm doing IF so I'll have to stop that until I cut.
4. Stop carb-cycling and try to adjust my macros so that they're more consistent on a daily basis. I'm finally getting my hunger cravings under control from excess carbs, so a better balance will definitely help.
5. Stop being so strict with myself regarding food. Staying paleo/primal (have gluten issues and soy creeps me out) but not being so hard on myself to be perfect.
6. Up my cals to 2400/day from 2200 and stop logging on Saturdays.
I think that's it. If I missed anything, let me know! And thanks again...this really is the best group of women. I couldn't have asked for more amazing ladies!
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You've got this!
I think everything you have put in place is going to be exactly what you need to see the results you are after!! I'm so excited to continue to follow you in this journey.
And, I am doing that same program (only the 4 day split version) and I REALLY, REALLY like it! I've seen some nice strength gains in my big lifts as well as muscle growth!0 -
Seriously that's amazing that you're making all those changes; it shows your willing to step out of your comfort zone in order to succeed. I think your plan goals are reasonable and I truly think you'll notice a difference mentally and physically.0
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That sounds like an awesome plan! Your willingness to adjust things will help you meet your goals. You've got this!0
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I love it! Those are big changes. I am proud of you for not being afraid to make them! You got this!0
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Fantastic! Proud of you for jumping in with both feet, and with such confidence! You got this!!!0
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That sounds like a really great plan! I'm glad you figured out a possible reason for the loss too .... I'm sure that helps to feel like this hasn't all been for nothing! I love your effort to make this work.0
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hugs.
You can do this- it's not easy- if it was easy- EVERYONE would do it. seriously.
fight for it- you can do it!0 -
You can do this hon! We're with you every step of the way, that's what this group is for
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Sounds like success! Also thanks for posting!0
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Don't know how I missed this. Great plan!! Good for you
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This sounds like a really solid plan! Proud of you for being willing to make so many changes! You are gonna rock this bulk and I can't wait to see your results.0
