Currently: 2 Weeks into Post-Meet Training
..So this weekend marks 2 weeks into my new eating regimen (I don't like using the term "diet" because it sounds temporary, and this is a more permanent lifestyle adjustment on my part). I'm going to provide some small updates weekly as I make adjustments over the summer, until I have everything where I want it to be and am in a good spot to easily cut to 198.
Starting Weight: 222lbs - April 1st
Current Weight: 216lbs - April 14th
Starting Nutrition:
Approx. 3,600 calories a day (mainly composed of processed food and crap)
Current Nutrition Breakdown:
Training Days (4 days/week): Approx. 3,100 calories - (300g carbs, 100g fat, 275g protein) - 99% whole foods, very little dairy or processed food/added sugars.
Non-Training Days: Approx. 2,600 calories - (150g carbs, 110g fat, 275g protein) - 99% whole foods, very little dairy or processed food/added sugars.
General Feedback: I've felt dramatically better the past 2 weeks switching to more whole foods - My sleep has been better, anxiety has been decreased, and my digestion has felt a lot better (which I expected). I definitely feel a lot better throughout training as well).
Plan Moving Forward to Week 3: Keep everything where it's at. I'm not going to adjust anything until my weight is stagnant for at least a week. Then I'll likely pull a few carbs and see where that goes. I don't want to get too light, too quickly. I'd like be sitting at an easy weight cut to 198 (I could do it from here but I don't want to cut too dramatically).
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Competitively - My last competition was the USAPL Spring Classic in Columbus, OH April 1st; where I qualified for USAPL Raw Nationals. I am currently deciding on my next raw meet this year, and will likely also compete equipped again sometime early next year.
I'm currently the Fitness Director at Ohio University as well as Event Coordinator for EliteFTS. I'm also involved in coaching and public speaking on topics relating to powerlifting, coaching, education, student development, and mental health.
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