I'm only a few pages in.. But I like it so far.
I am very interested to see where it goes.
I might do a chapter review blog or video... Is that something you guys would be interested in?? Please comment below and let me know!
*sigh*
For some reason.. I am very tired.
I feel like I have been sleeping better, which is a good thing. But I have been drinking more caffeine then I used to. And today I haven't had as much... Hence the tiredness. I might get a zero calorie energy drink. I don't know though.. We shall see.
Now let's talk about my macros and my body weight.
As you may know.. I am less than a week out from my next power lifting meet. Which happens to be one of (if not THE) biggest meet of the year. It is kind of like the Olympia of power lifting.
I was supposed to cut down to 114... But I am not. I am going to stay in the 123 weight class.
I am very glad that I decided to do that, because I am increasing my calories.. And my weight is staying the same! CRAZINESS!
My Current Macros:
REST DAYS: p160/c30/f74 (1430 calories)
BACK DAY: p123/c185/f33 (1530 calories)
BIG LIFT DAYS: p123/c210/f33 (1630 calories)
When I was still trying to cut weight.. My "Big Lift Days" or High Days were around 1500. And now that is my Low/Rest day!
ANNNDD.. Before I decided to completely switch thing up.. I was counting every single macro in every single thing that I ate. So everything was very meticulous, and a bit neurotic.
Now I more "relaxed." For instance, there is carbs and protein in nut butter. But I now only count the fats.
I was talking to Tony about the extra calories that I am not counting for. And he said that those extra calories generally add up to be an extra 100 calories for ME each day. So my caloric intake is even HIGHER!
AND I'M STILL WEIGHING THE SAME! I call that a WIN!
I know that what I'm doing can come across a little confusing.. And the fact that I'm not counting all of my calories may seem like I'm cheating.. So let me explain.
When it comes to calculating or counting your calories or macros, the most important thing is to be consistent.
If you use My Fitness Pal (or any other similar app) then it will calculate every single thing from all the food you input. And that is totally fine. If that works for you, then stick with it, & be consistent.
If you are a Kay Fitness or TM Nutrition client, then we provide you with a grocery list that has measurements on there for the foods. The measurements only count the main macro in each food source. Which is also okay. Again, you just want to pick the way that works best for you & STICK WITH IT.