The Goal
To slowly work my way to a consistent 138lb training weight and be as lean and strong as possible.
Starting point
143lbs
Chest 38.5in
Waist 31in
Hips 38in
Progress
136.2lbs actual weight/136.6 average weight from this week
Chest 35.5in
Waist 27.5in
Hips 36in
Macros
120g protein
200g carbs
60g fat
I saw some pretty great changes on the scale this week, seeing a drop to 136, and surprisingly to me, am staying there. If you've been following this progress, you may have noticed that there has been no change to my macros this entire time. I've seen some really consistent progress, slowly dropping the weight and staying the course. I had it in my head that it would take a long time to drop down to 135 (the weight I'm aiming for before increasing my calories), but I'm incredibly close, in a much shorter period of time than I thought.
I haven't had a cheat meal in five weeks, which is the longest I have ever gone (probably in my entire life), but the daily macros are higher than they've ever been, so I haven't been dying for one.... until this week. My stress is a bit higher planning some last minute details for my second wedding reception this coming weekend, and that's got me craving some wine, and candy. Thankfully I'll be able to drink wine and let loose a little this Saturday.
I have some go-to meals that I eat almost daily. A usual pre-workout meal, post-workout meal, and a on-the-run meal.
Here is my go-to pre-workout meal that I find digests really well, and gives me some great energy in the gym. It's not complicated at all, lower fat, moderate carb/protein, and it tastes good.
100g - cooked white jasmine rice
3.5 oz - baked chicken
100g - diced red peppers
15g - guacamole
15g - salsa
287 calories - 38g carbs - 3g fat - 27g protein
The result is something similar to a chipotle bowl if you give your chicken the right seasoning (I use cumin, garlic, chili, and cayenne).