5 Weeks Out! & 4 Weeks Out!

Day One, Weeks Nine and Ten of My Twelve Week Cut for My First Figure Competition.

Diet:

On Saturday (April 29th) I cut to 1550 calories/day.

My daily macro goals were:

155 g Protein

97 g Carbohydrates

60 g Fat

On Saturday (May 6th) I cut to 1450 calories/day.

My daily macros were:

145 g Protein

91 g Carbohydrates

56 g Fat

On Wednesday (May 10th) I cut to 1325 calories/day.

My daily macros were:

133 g Protein

67 g Carbohydrates

59 g Fat

Today, Saturday (May 13th) I cut to 1225 calories/day.

My daily macros are:

135 g Protein

61 g Carbohydrates

49 g Fat

I, most likely, will not dip below 1225 calories/day. I may, however, manipulate my carb intake. And if I start losing too fast (meaning I’m probably losing some muscle) we’ll add a few calories back in.

Stats:

5’4″ Tall

Latest Body Fat Measurement: 15.5%

Daily Weight/Weekly Average Weight:

Today I weighed in at a new low for this prep.  Although, I’m not trying to lose weight. I’m now trying to lose as much body fat as I can while I try to maintain much muscle as possible for the next 4 weeks!

Latest Body Comp Measurement:

I feel like I look more lean than this body comp shows. But, the most important thing this body comp shows is a drop in body fat but no drop in weight.

My current (next week) workout schedule (May 13th – May 19th):

Saturday: Indoor Cycling (teach) + Posing Practice

Sunday: Weight Training at the GYM (lifting)-back/shoulders/abs/glutes/calves/biceps/triceps (odds & ends)

Monday: Group Power (teach)

Tuesday: Weight Training with Scarlet (lifting-shoulders/back/biceps/triceps/chest)

Wednesday: Group Power (teach)

Thursday: Weight Training with Scarlet (lifting-legs)

Friday: Boxing

Besides the obvious things (my new born babies and when I met Ben). I don’t remember ever being this preoccupied with anything in my life.

Physically, I’m getting through it. Mentally, this process is debilitating!

I constantly wonder if I’m doing enough or too much physical work! I wonder if I’m eating too much or not enough! I wonder if the the things I’m eating or the supplements I’m taking are the most optimal for my body and what I’m trying to coax out of it!

There are (diet/exercise/supplement) prescriptions (not literal) written by all sorts of “authorities” But, they’re based on statistics and individual experiences. And every “body” is different!

I’m having a hard time focusing on anything besides my diet, my workouts, and the things I still need to do to get ready for competition day!

Every day is different but for the most part I feel like I live meal to meal, workout to workout, and bedtime to bedtime. And, whichever of those things I’m doing at the time then I’m thinking about the other two while I’m doing it.

If I’m in bed drifting off to sleep I’m thinking of the next day’s food and workout. If I’m working out I’m thinking of how I need more sleep and food. If I’m eating I’m wondering if it will be enough to fuel my next workout and if it will keep me satiated until I fall asleep!

I had to quit Halo Top, Enlightened, and protein bars (at least for the next 6 weeks). I’m also limiting my gum.

I just couldn’t afford the amount of carbs and total calories needed for those particular treats.

I know most of the carbs in these foods come from sugar alcohols and insoluble fiber. But, to be on the “safe” side I’ve decided to count “all” carbs (not just “net”).

This helps me choose more Whole Foods in the long run! I get way more bang for my buck with Whole Foods!

I saw fresh cherries at Albertson’s yesterday. I picked them up, put them in my basket, took them back out of my basket, and put them back on the shelf.

I love fresh cherries! And I could have them right now if I wanted to. But, the thing is, there are about 4 to 5 cherries in 1oz.

One oz. of cherries contains about 18 calories and 4 carbs. It would make me sad to only have 4 cherries. And, it would take me over two weeks to eat the 1 lb. bag full of them. They would never last 2 weeks! So I would end up wasting at least half of them!

I’d rather wait until my calorie and carb intake goes back up and I can eat 3 to 6 oz. of them like a regular person and not a damn bird!

I’m still determined to have a treat every day!

Since I quit Halo Top and Enlightened I’ve been making a bowl of protein ice cream or protein fluff every night! I try different sugar free flavors and protein powders. And, the end result is always under 200 calories with over 20 g of Protein and around 10 g of carbs.

The diet is difficult now. But, I’m in it, and I’m going to finish what I started.

Four weeks is nothing! I’m finding little ways to enjoy the challenge and the ride. I make it a game to search the grocery store for things I can eat in high volume but low calorie and low carb. There’s more out there than you can imagine! I love trying to come up with new low carb/calorie recipes!

Egg White Crepe Fail

This was a low carb crepe fail! It still tasted fabulous! I just piled the filling on top of the egg and coconut flour crepes!

Cheesecake Protein Fluff

A close-up of my new nightly treat. This was a snickerdoodle cheesecake flavored protein fluff.

Oh My Spice Snickerdoodle

I topped it with this. My new favorite “sweet” seasoning! It has a bit of a crunchy texture and a little protein too! Ripp’d Nutrition carries it in their store in Idaho Falls, ID.

Chocolate Fudge Protein Fluff

Another fluff pic. This stuff is the highlight of my day!

donut torture at work

Yesterday at work! Pure torture!!! I allowed myself to take a good long look. Then I took a picture so it would last longer!

chicken avocado and multigrain rice cake

Typical snack/meal. Thin rice cake with avocado and roasted chicken breast.  I actually love it. I love everything I eat! I could never eat food I don’t love eating. I’m convinced anyone can make a healthy diet from the foods they love.

I had to get over the fact that I constantly make silly faces when I lift.

May 6th 2017 Progress Pic

Pic from May 6th. Not the most clear. I’m trying to get more clear/better lighting pics! Hopefully I’ll have figure suit pics in my next update post.  I received an email 2 days ago that it has shipped!!!