Day One, Week Five of My Twelve Week Cut for My First Figure Competition.
Stats:
5’4″ Tall
Latest Body Fat Measurement: 17.0%
Daily Weight/Weekly Average Weight:
Here’s a copy of my latest body composition that Scarlet took:
It seems like I finally got my weight to stabilize after I cut my calories too low a couple of weeks ago.
I’m at ~2000 calories/day right now. I’m not even going to try to cycle carbs unless I plateau. So, that’s it, 2000 calories/day for the next 2 weeks. I’m going to maintain my protein at 200 grams/day. My carbs can fluctuate a little. But, for the most part it’s going to be 40% Protein, 40% Carbohydrates, and 20% Fat.
I’m actually having a really hard time keeping my calories at or under 2000 calories per day. I’m not hungry. It’s completely mental! But, with only 9 weeks to go, I’ve got to get my shit together!!!
Here are my food journal entries for March. If you’re curious what I’ve been eating.
When I weighed in with Scarlet on Thursday (April 6th.) I was 132.8 lbs. and my body fat came in at exactly 17% (that’s down 0.4% from last time). (My daily weigh-ins are, at home, right after I get out of bed in the morning.) My weigh-ins with Scarlet are on Thursday evenings once per week.
I’m getting really anxious about everything and keep going over, in my mind, all of the things I need to do before June 10th.
I have to remind myself every day to just take it one day at a time!
He doesn’t need to. But, Ben’s going to cut with me for my last 8 weeks to be supportive. And to get “cut-up” for summer;)
We’re also going to make Will (my 7 year old) and Sam (my 20 year old) cut with us! We think it’s super important for 7 year olds to learn to manage their macros!
Just kidding!
I’ve been advised to practice posting every single day!
So, before I crawl into bed each night I’ll take 10 minutes, or so, to hold each pose a few times for a few seconds each.
Also, Scarlet advised me to start adding a little more cardio into my workout routine.
My goal is to run or (stationary) bike for 20 to 30 minutes, at home, in the morning, on Mondays and Wednesdays. All my other workouts will stay the same. My calories will also stay at 2000 even though I’m adding cardio.
My current (next week) workout schedule (April 8th – April 14th):
Saturday: Group Power (teach) + Posing Practice
Sunday: Weight Training (lifting)-HITT(stairs)/Back/Abs/Chest/Biceps/Triceps/Glutes
Monday: Group Power (teach)
Tuesday: Weight Training with Scarlet (lifting-shoulders/back)
Wednesday: a.m. cardio (at home) + Group Power (teach)
Thursday: Weight Training with Scarlet (lifting-legs)
Friday: Boxing
Another Winner!!!
My weekend protein waffles!
Typical weeknight dinner.
Story of my life (in fashion): Work clothes or gym clothes, that is all!
Fun new food find: Pasta Zero!
A beautiful sunset on my way home from the gym.
I find Old Spice anti-perspirant labels hilarious!
Last week I was in a hurry to leave for work. As I was walking out the door Ben said, “Aren’t you going to eat breakfast?” And before I could answer he asked (with a straight face), “Are you going to eat at the cafe?” We both started laughing because he knows there’s NO WAY! I sent him the above meme when I got to work!