[quote]kelleyb wrote:
Here’s a question for you guys that have competed or dieted down to a low level of bodyfat:
A few weeks ago I made the decision that as a present to myself for 28th I was going to in my best condition ever. I’ve always worked out, but never took anything to that next level. So, after mapping out my nutrition and training strategy on Sunday I decided to begin.
Now, my birthday is in Sep so this gives me 16 weeks to get down to my goal of 5% bodyfat and honestly if I came out looking like Dirty I’d be very pleased with the results.
I had my bodyfat done with a seven point caliper test, but my GF did it and it came out to 10%. Yes, that’s me in my avatar and that’s from this Sunday. Not 10%, but let’s say 14% for the sake of my fragile ego.
So after all this rambling my question is this: How to you handle the grind? What do you do when week 10 comes along and all you want to do is hang out at the lake with your alcoholic buddies? What keeps you motivated and what keeps you sane?
Appreciate the advice. [/quote]
Aint nothing to it but to do it. You have to establish new habits plain and simple. It used to be hard for me to eat 6 meals a day… Now its just what I do naturally. It used to be hard to wake up early and cook breakfast, now its just what I do. Used to be hard to eat clean day in and out while dieting, now its just what I do.
It will be hard to break habits initially(like drinking at the lake and whatnot) but eventually you will no longer care for these things. Dont get me wrong, you can definitely enjoy yourself every once in a while (even while cutting) but you will simply not care for this type of thing after a while.
Thats been my experience at least. I dont feel like I’m missing out of anything if im not eating cake and ice cream at everyones birthday party.
I’m at the point where everything is down to results. “The grind” is not really something I experience… Just wake up and do what you need to do to get the results you want. You wanna get shredded? (and 5% is shredded by the way) Wake up… Eat your meals, do your cardio, do your weight training, sleep and repeat. Nothing else to it.
Also, establish a goal, write it down and post it several places like your car, your mirror, your fridge. “I will reach 5% body fat by Day/Month” This will help you in driving past fast food joints, liquor marts, and might even help you avoid drinking at the lake.
And after you reach 5% body fat give yourself a reward. It doesnt have to be food or beer or something like that, but knowing that you have a prize at the end can make it easier to get there. Also, remember that whatever it took to get to 5% is what it will take to maintain it…
So if you drop 2 hours of cardio from your week and increase your calories you can expect a little weight gain as well.
Let us know how you are doing. We will keep you on track. Dont let the bunker down.
lol I’ll check tomorrow is chest day.
My dad had the disease and had the transplant and there is a 50% chance I may have the same disease.