Progress continues as we enter week 10 of contest prep, weight as of this morning’s check in with Cliff was 153.8. No adjustments being made, continuing on with current macros and cardio schedule.
Current Regular Day Macros - 53f, 140c, 220p
Current Re-Feed Day Macros - 51f, 305c, 190p
Cardio Two 15min LISS sessions per week, I do these after weight training, usually Monday and Thursday on this plan, or Wednesday and Thursday, depending on how I’m feeling and what time I’m getting out of the gym.
We are still waiting until the new year to decide if we’re definitely going to pull the trigger on the March 27 show in Houston. I really want to do it, but trust Cliff’s judgement on if he thinks it’s a good idea. My primary reason for wanting to compete again after two shows in 2016 and two shows in 2017 is that while I did well in 2017 and won both shows, I know I still have room to meet my full potential and come in super shredded with lines in my glutes. In order to do that, we need to not push too hard for too long, go slow and steady for as long as possible, so when we do finally kick it into high gear we have as much room as possible with cutting cals and adding cardio for a sprint to the finish. Previous years I’ve dug too deep for too long, and don’t want to do the same, especially knowing the more local Austin show is coming on May 15. I’d rather take more time knowing we can be dialed in for May, rather than push hard to March, not reach ultimate potential, then figure out how to maintain and make more progress without killing myself.
While sacrifices have certainly been made over the past 10 weeks, this is the easiest it’s ever been for me to get to this weight and conditioning and I’m confident I’ll bring my best form yet for 2021.
My wife, as always, is endlessly supportive, helps prep my meals, takes photos, will do an amazing job tanning me up, and is the rock of my life. Could not do any of this without her. She competed previously as well and won her class, she knows what I’m going through which helps immensely. We share the same work ethic and outlook on life, thank goodness because it couldn’t work any other way. She’s amazing and I’m a lucky man!
So far the prep has not impacted either of my businesses very much, real estate and music, thought this time of year is the slow time for both businesses. I know when the spring rolls around and I’m running around all day doing deals, showing homes and talking with clients, 6 weeks out and starving, it will be another aspect to the challenge, but I’m ready for it!
