Measurements
March 25, 2008 11:03 am After The Diet, MeasurementsI did expect a drop this week as I’d been super strict with my eating, increased protein, reduced carbs and fats slightly and the gain due to creatine and carb increases I thought would have settled by now. I’m happy this proved to be right and I had drops in the important areas and I noticed changes in the mirror.
I’ve changed my weights to more of an overall volume setup. Previously I was doing most exercises for maximum weight to failure but now I’m doing 4×10-12 for most exercises except bodyweight exercises like dips and chin ups. This seems to be paying off and my body is feeling a bit punished. My chest especially was sore for a couple of days afterwards.
Anyway I’m definitely noticing changes week to week now and although in the grind I know I can reach my goal.
I saw noticeable changes in my chest and legs, this has shown in chest measurements but not in my legs. Also my waist hasn’t reduced so I think that my measurements last week were a bit of cheating for ego’s sake. However also these measurements were taken after only a few hours sleep after a night of dancing so everything could still be a bit pumped. Next week will be a better indication.
As always the drop in BF% and the changes in the mirror are the best indications of forward progress.
Measurements
Weight : 93.1kg (-1.5kg)
BF % : 11.9% (-1.1%)
Waist : 88.0cm (0.0cm)
Hips : 100.5cm (-1.0cm)
Chest : 100.0cm (0.0cm)
Thighs : 62.25cm (-0.25cm)
Arms : 33.25cm (0.0cm)