I completed the Precision Nutrition 8 Week Experiment and while I enjoyed the prescribed regimen, it was not an overwhelming game changer for me. I got stronger on many of my lifts and improved my balance thanks to all the single sided exercises on the TRX. But I battled hunger and ate too much. And at times, I ate the wrong things. I plan to take it easy this week (no lifting and walk/jog on my treadmill) and then do a modified version of Warp Speed Fat Loss (same exercise regimen but a less intense version of the diet).
Goals:
- Lower my body fat to about 15-17%, whatever ends up looking good. Hard to say exactly until I get there. Goal is to look lean and athletic, not just thin. PROGRESS UPDATE 4/5/09 - While I didn't measure, I know I am still above 17% so nutrition and adding back HITT is my focus for April
- Get stronger in 2009. I would like to be using the 45lbs plates on my oly bar on a regular basis. I would like to squat my body weight. I would like to be able to perform chin-ups in a workout (say 4 sets of 6) without using a jump stretch band for assistance. PROGRESS UPDATE 4/5/09 - Since I am focusing on getting stronger, I feel like I am having success here. Still not using the 45s but I know I will this month.
- Work with a coach to improve my lifting technique and learn the oly lifts. PROGRESS UPDATE 4/5/09 - Now that the PN deal is over, time to get this done.
Plans (Revised):
- Complete Precision Nutrition 8 Week Informal Exercise Experiment - PROGRESS UPDATE 4/5/09 - I was 100% compliant with the workouts. Enjoyed the program but wish I had done better.
- Follow a strength focused program. PROGRESS UPDATE 4/5/09 - Getting ready to do WSFL which has a strength focused component and then will do Built For Show.
- Be consistently 90% compliant with nutrition (Naked Nutrition/Precision Nutrition model). PROGRESS UPDATE 4/5/09 - I would say I failed on this front due to crappy eating on the weekends. No excuses, time to play like a champion here.
- Get serious about finding a coach PROGRESS UPDATE 4/5/09 Going to restart this (see above comment in Goals).
Stats:
| Measurement | 1/3/2009 | 4/5/2009 |
| Height | 60 in | 60 in |
| Age | 38 | 39 |
| Weight | 112.2 lbs | 113.4 lbs |
Beginning Pics (1/3/09):
Current Pics (4/4/09):
Overall, I am not displeased with where things are for me fitness and body composition wise but I know they could be better and that I am in control of producing the results.