Week 23: Gainzzz

11/12/2014

Herro friends! Just a quick update for ya today. :)

I did gain a pound this week and I'm not gonna lie, it's still a bit of a mental mind eff. Just gotta keep it real. Honestly, I think it's a little too fast to gain weight, so we are keeping macros the same this week. My coach is also adding in 2 mini HIIT sessions each week.

My training has been way different too and I'm still getting a feel for it. I used to do my own thing and make up my own workouts but now it's more of a prescribed "powerlifting" style work-out. I'm excited to gain strength and it's so refreshing having someone with tons of experience giving me constructive criticism and showing me what is most effective. It's pretty amazing!

I will continue to give this my all and keep you guys updated as this experiment continues. ;)

STATS:
REVERSE DIET 2:
Date     Weight (lb) BF%   Protein (g)   Carbs Fat   Total Cal
11.12.14 116 15.9 120 170 42 1,538 (+0)
11.5.14 115 16.0 120 170 42 1,538 (+58)
10.29.14 114 15.2 120 160 40 1,480 (+85)
10.22.14 114 15.5 120 150 35 1,395 (+95)

MINI-CUT 1:
Date     Weight (lb) BF%   Protein (g)   Carbs Fat   Total Cal
10.15.14 112.5 15.5 120 140 29 1,300 (-0)
10.8.14 111.5 15.2 120 140 29 1,300 (-0)
10.1.14 113.5 15 120 140 29 1,300 (-0)
9.24.14 115 16.0 120 140 29 1,300 (-350)

REVERSE DIET 1:
Date     Weight (lb) BF%   Protein (g)   Carbs Fat   Total Cal
9.17.14 113 15.4 117 201 42 1,650 (+0)
9.10.14 111.5 16.2 117 201 42 1,650 (+58)
9.3.14 111 16.8 117 191 40 1,592 (+58)
8.27.14 111.5 16.4 117 181 38 1,534 (+58)
8.20.14 111.5 15.7 117 171 36 1,476 (+58)**
8.13.14 110 16.0 117 161 34 1,418 (+58)
8.6.14 110 15.7 117 151 32 1,360 (+58)
7.30.14 109.5 15.5 117 141 30 1,302 (+58)
7.23.14 110.5 15.7 117 131 28 1, 244 (+18)
7.16.14 109 15.0 117 131 26 1,226 (+58)
7.9.14 109 14.9 117 121 24 1,168 (+49)
7.2.14 110 15.6 117 111 23 1,119 (+49)
6.25.14 110.5 15.4 117 101 22 1,070 (+40)
6.18.14 110 16.1 117 91 22 1,030 (+43)
6.11.14 112.5 16.8 117 81 20 987 (+40)*
START 117 77 19 947

4 Comments

Adriana C. Alves

11/17/2014 04:56:31 pm

I think it really has to do with you now having your period again. It's not really fat, it's just water weiht you gained for increasing your carbs again, after the mini cut, for sure :) Don't worry... I have the same problema right now: I have no period (since March), but I still feel kinda funny sometimes, belly and legs retaining so much water... So I do experience some weight gain, and then loss, from week to week. We can't obcess about it, it's water, stress, hormones, sometimes even a little obstipation. It's all part of the process, right? :) Thank you for sharing your experience! Love, Adriana

Cait link

12/2/2014 09:08:21 am

You are so right. Thank you so much Adriana! You rock. <3

Clayton link

11/18/2014 11:41:09 pm

It's funny how we can be our own worst critics. It's not uncommon for people I work with to flip out when they gain a lb on a reverse diet or when they lose a couple of lbs after we make a small adjustment when cutting fat. You've got to look at the big picture... this is where a [good] coach can really help you stay on track.
Nice integrating some HIIT (I presume on non-lifting days). I do the same thing. It makes life a little more predictable when flipping to contest prep and it's a great way to train [consistently] on 'off' days while keeping the kcals up.
Keep up the good work! Perhaps we'll be reading about you in a future competition ;)

12/2/2014 09:11:21 am

YESSS. Thank you Clayton you are always so on point… and it's exactly what I need to hear at the right time. Ha! The thought of competing has crossed my mind a few times lately. Maybe in the (distant) future! :P Thanks again for the encouragement, it is so appreciated. Hope you're doing great!

Week 23: Gainzzz

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