So.... I got 20 likes for my post so I guess that means enough people want to see what I am doing to structure my cut over the next 12 weeks before I hit Vegas and Mexico! Ive decided to nickname this #projectshred because you have to give these things a nickname or they dont really work... :-) This morning I weighed myself and I am 178lbs, this is 8lbs heavier than I was just over a week ago. The human body stores water with carbohydrates, and I have eaten a LOT of those over the past week, so I know that some of this weight will be water weight rather than fat mass. Its a case now of settling back into my usual eating habits and letting the water weight drop off over the next day or so, then I will be able to see where I am. The water weight will also explain the fluffy look I have developed, rather than looking a bit tighter. This is normal and I expect that to change over the next week or so. I have no exact targets for now, but I will probably try to get to around 165-160lbs, which will be relatively easy if I stay consistent with training and diet. I wont be excluding any foods here either, as those that follow this group will know that I follow a flexible approach to my diet and don’t believe any foods need to be avoided. I want to avoid losing as much muscle mass as possible and I will measure this through my performance in the gym, trying to maintain my strength levels while in a calorie deficit. Last night I took measurements as follows; Height – 6ft Waist – 34.4in (through the belly button, not trouser waist) Chest – 40.9in Thigh – 22.5in Bicep – 14.6in I have also taken pictures, as you need as many variables to check progress. One method will not paint a true picture of progress (especially the scales, I would normally recommend most people avoid using scales). I have also calculated new macros based on my current weight, these are individual to me, and allows me to plan my diet over the day. Today I started with a high fat/high protein breakfast in the form of an omelette with loads of veggies! Because I’ve been used to eating high carbs over the last week my body will be craving them, so I want to blunt this by leaving them out until post workout, where they will be used to restore muscle and recover. The high fat/protein will also keep me feeling full and satisfied which is so important when you’re in a calorie deficit and inevitably will get hungry at some point. Later I’ll be planning my training days, so watch this space. If anyone has any questions, or wants me to update on specific areas then please do let me know. Thanks Brett Adapt. Evolve. Become.
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:18:42 +0000
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