Just a quick update on my training in the first month back at it. Total weight loss for September 2023 was 8.1 lbs. I still have 14.1 lbs to hit my target weight of 280 lbs.
At the end of the month, my weight was only 0.5 lbs higher than my weigh-in at the last competition.
Macro’s adjusted every week, but sub-2,000 calories on average.
Squat, bench, and deadlift numbers haven’t moved – but I attribute that to being on a cut combined with a nagging biceps tendonitis injury I’ve been fighting.
Overall progress since the last completion is slow but still trending up.
Less than 120 days until my next competition while in the 40-44 year category. There’s plenty of time to shed the weight and hopefully pack some muscle and strength to hit new PRs!
I’ve also decided to try an event at my home gym, Big Tex Gym, in a different federation (WRPF) ~60 days after my USPA competition. Who knows, maybe I can set some State records in my new 45-49 age category?