I just finished my break-in month, the one that got me back into lifting after taking off 8 months for the first time in as long as I can remember to concentrate on cycling. My metabolic rate is messed up, so that is why I brought Leigh in. At my height, 5'9+", I shouldn't be gaining fat at 2,300 kcals, but that is exactly what happens. After a couple of vicious years where I would lose weight only at 1700-1900 kcals/day (not right for a guy my height and weight) and an off-season tested (actual) RMR at 1400 (1700 during cycling season), I realized I was in a downward metabolic spiral and (as you aptly put it) needed to bring in the 'big guns'.
Leigh knows her movement patterns and how to attack any deficiencies you may have. I'm very happy with her on that. I'm getting stronger, but we're having to tweak the diet portion right now...but I have a lot of goals to hit and first up is flexibility and correcting imbalances. I also like the fact that she takes the time to answer my questions as to 'why' (I have a lot
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Best of luck on the challenge. I used to log here, but my days of public logging to keep myself motivated are over.