Bikini pics are coming on Saturday. I can’t believe how quickly those 4 weeks just went by. I really don’t feel ready for this…
I have only lost 1kg on the scales since last month but again, I really shouldn’t care what the scales think… I was saying to Nat the other day that it’s the only measure I can use (and abuse…) to judge my success as it’s not really feasible to wrap a tape measure around me once a week. Nat is taking my measurements on Thursday so the ‘real’ results will be in then.
It’s time to fess up though – I had four days rest in a row this month as I was sick and I kind of went off my diet a little bit during that time. I have also consumed alcohol on more occasions than usual. My rule is only drink on special occasions like birthdays, weddings, hens nights etc but unfortunately I have broken my own rule and have drank on occasions outside of this. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t drink to EXCESS but nevertheless I broke my own rules. Bad Amanda, BAD! 😉
I’m not perfect, even I sometimes don’t stick to my own program. But in all honesty, when you are so strict on yourself for so long, sometimes your head is going to trip you up. When you fall out of the ‘zone’ bad decisions are made. Don’t think that it’s all about diet and exercise! It’s far from it. It’s an intense mental battle and you need to keep the upper-hand on yourself at all times!
Luckily, I’m back in the zone. I have now re-focused and set my eyes on the prize. I’ve been training very hard over the last 10 days or so after my break and my body is in a world of pain. I actually don’t remember the last time I had DOMS this bad. I wept like a baby when I had my massage yesterday. Every part of me was sore.
When I get very sore like this I get magnesium into me straight away. I also take glutamine to assist with energy and immune support (also has good effect on muscle recovery) but nothing helps those muscles like magnesium supplements. They really make a difference, but er, a word of advice, they kind of block you up a bit if you take too much!
I’ve reduced my portion sizes too to give myself a bit of a kick up the butt. My body doesn’t seem to be agreeing with the 1600 – 1700 cals plan so I’m dropping it back by a couple of hundred calories again. As you know, I always switch things up when something stops working. Don’t let yourself become stagnant!
The final thing that I am doing to get me over this hurdle is I have started taking CLA (check out Nat’s post here for more info). It’s only been over the last week or so that that kilo has dropped so it could be the CLA but I won’t get a clearer picture of it’s success for another few weeks. What I do know is that since I have been taking it my appetite has decreased. A good thing!
So I’m a force to be reckoned with right now! Let’s hope I’ve done enough to see a noticeable improvement on my progress pics from last month.
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well now i dont feel so bad when i occasionally mess up! i just try to, as you said – re focus my goals. i sit down and write down what i want and how im going to acheive it.
looking forward to your results and hope you keep kicking your own arse!
Hi Amanda, I’m a new fan of your blog, I absolutely love it! Keep up the great work! I especially love your recipes as I like to eat in a similar way – high protein with lots of veggies, good carbs and minimal processed shite in order to train hard!
Just wondering where you got your CLA from? I’ve been umming and arring over getting it, but reading your post makes me really want to get some – no like with the few health food shops I’ve tried so far though!
Thanks! 🙂
Hi there Sam! I bought it online from the US. Seems it’s a bit hard to locate in Aus! 🙂
Haha I had to google CLA – Looks like there have been quite a few successful studies. Will be interesting to see your results with it. And I had no idea about magnesium helping with doms. I have a lot to learn 🙂
Hehe! We all have to start somewhere Jen! 🙂
Your post is very timely..I need to get back on track, seriously need that post. Cheers Kathy
No time like the present Kathy! 🙂