Since I returned to Calgary, Canada, I have been focusing on a NEW sort of fitness challenge-
modeled after the expression: if you want something you've never had, you have got to be willing to do something you have never done. And what's that for me? Honestly stick to a "diet" and strict workout plan for 3 months. In order to do that I really needed to ask myself what is it that stops me from working out and sticking to the plan? For me, it's simple: I don't see the desired results. But, the problem with this is, day to day you are always changing and sometimes our eyes deceive us. So, what I have done is keep track of EVERYTHING. Once a week I do full body measurements and weight measurements. Each day, I track weight lifted, time for workout, etc. Has it helped? Absolutely! After 3 weeks in, I was convinced my biceps were huge and manly and I had to stop immediately. But, 3 weeks in a row showed 0 change in the size of my biceps. Yes, they are defining in muscle but not getting giant. Am I actually getting stronger? Yes. By recording my weights and reps, I am constantly climbing and by a lot. With a pre-existing past of knee and shoulder injuries, I am taking weight add-ons with caution but they are there all the same. Half way through week 5 and going strong except a minor incident with a roll of cookie dough this past weekend. More info and photos to come!
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