I haven't posted anything in a while. It is due to being quite busy with my work, family and contest prep. Also because I created a Facebook page which allows me to share my thoughts and progress faster.
You're welcome to visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MissionSuperbody.
My preps are going great. The new approach is even better then I expected.
I don't starve myself, I don't have cravings and most important I don't do countless hours of cardio.
I still eat flexible, which means I eat everything - "clean" food, "junk" food, sweets, ice cream, chocolate, pizza, ... everything goes as long as it fits my macros, which I keep flexible also.
With that I mean that I increase/decrease my intake based on my daily activities. If I am more active then usual I increase a bit, if I'm not very active I decrease a bit.
For cardio I do modified HIIT sessions on stationary bike - recommended by dr. Layne Norton. I do 7 sets instead of 5 and usually add about 20 minutes of MISS (medium intensity). First I did one session a week, then two, now that the contest is close I try to do 3 sessions a week. Twice with MISS and one session HIIT only. Also on non training days I walk my dog for about 35-40 minutes at medium pace. It helps clear my mind and soul.
"Best Damn Cardio Humanly Possible in 15 Minutes" - Fitocracy
My current body weight is ~76,5kg. I think I will loose another kg by the time I start loading up.
This is my current form at three weeks out - 5 days ago:
I'm also very glad to report that my strength has fallen only a bit. No serious losses and I believe that the loss can only be attributed to caloric deficit and not muscle loss. We will see how it goes after the contest.
At two weeks out I'll start reversing my diet and gradually start loading for the show.
