BURRITOOOO!!!!
So I decided to try a cheat meal... *gasp*. During my prep for my first show back in September, I did not cheat. I don't quite know how I had such an iron clad will right out of the gates, but I did. I like to think it's a sign I was meant to do this.. haha Well, I did have one day where my energy just completely crashed and I left the gym after one set of DB chest press, got home and said 'We're going to Subway'. That became Quizno's and I only got a little steak flatbread wrap and salad.. so cheating is kinda pushing it. That IS how I discovered I needed more than one high carb day a week though. :) Anyway, back to the burrito. I thought hey, it's been 4 weeks into the diet, maybe using a cheat meal to shock the system could work! So I continued to consume an entirrrrre Cafe Ole burrito. Stuffed doesn't even describe it. Well, pictures say a thousand words, right? Exhibit A:
Triplets? Quite possible.
I was not even CLOSE to hungry the next day. I felt like a bloated, full mess. There was probably 10,000mg of sodium in that amazing, delicious steak burrito too. I had to make myself eat my scheduled meals the next day. Not counting down til the next meal: that was a first. haha But then a couple of days later, I actually did feel better. I don't know if it had anything to do with the burrito, though. And since I don't crave a cheeseburger or pizza or anything while I'm dieting, (well, I can live without it anyway) I'm gonna stick to my higher carb days as my reloads.
Other than that burrito 3 weeks ago, progress has been awesome! I have been debating and debating about whether to do the Gold's Gym Classic show as well on the 2nd. It would suddenly cut 2 weeks off my anticipated show prep, but I'm feeling like I could be ready. 3 WEEKS. Holy crap. Helloooo cardio! I haven't been writing down my food or counting calories, but rather going based on how my body is feeling. I am really liking this method, too. I don't recommend it for starting out, but after a while, it can be super beneficial to play it by ear. If I feel like I need to cut out some carbs, I will. If I feel like my body needs some, I'll add some back. Regardless, I'm eating my meals every 2 1/2-3 hours like before, and still weighing and measuring the food, just not counting the calories or grams anymore. It also helps that I'm pretty much eating the same exact thing every day.. :)
This last weekend was the Arnold Sports Festival, and I racked up 47 hours at the office in 3 days! It was crazy and awesome and I loved it. It wouldn't have been half as fun without Isaac, our photographer, keeping me entertained and staying up til the wee hours in the morning IM'ing while we were both working(shoutout hardbody.com!). But the webcast also made it super exciting, as well as getting the photos before they were even posted on our website (bodybuilding.com, btw). My job is to post the photos and results on the site, also btw. :) This madness equated into no workout on Friday or Saturday. I really don't feel like I lost any progress, though, cuz I ate the seemingly 5 chickens I packed, and a whole lot of green beans, and my back workout on Sunday was bomb! Needless to say, it was awesomely motivating to see all of the pro's compete, and to see all of the pics of the super fit ladies at the expo. There was some midget wrestling too.. which had me dying of laughter (it's also posted on hardbody.com... ab workout from laughing? yessir!).
Since I haven't posted progress pics here for a few weeks, I'll put a few up that I've taken over the last couple of weeks.
7 weeks (2 weeks ago) 6 weeks
5 1/2 weeks
p.s. YIKES on putting the suit on. I was all leaned out and had 5 pounds less muscle last time I wore it..it didn't exactly look the same! lol But it was good for motivation!! I'll be upping the cardio from my usual 20 minutes of intervals or 30 minutes lower intensity, to 30 minimum (I did 20 minutes of intervals on the bike and then 20 moderate intensity on the elliptical after lifting today). 3 weeks? BRING IT!!
WOOHOO!!! so excited for the shows :) Keep it up girlfriend you look AMAZING!
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