- Weight - 15st 6.5lbs (1st 3.5lbs increase from last recorded measurement)
- Body Fat % - 12.3% (6.2% increase from last recorded measurement)
- Waist - 36.5 inches (2.5" increase from last recorded measurement)
As you can see the damage done is clearly obvious. Like I mentioned in my previous post I had always intended to have a free for all around Christmas and New Year. Unfortunately I started it far too early and was very lackluster about the diet around Halloween time. The strength training from NROL that I was doing aloud me to have an intake of carbs with my pre and post workout protein shake (effectively plan B of TNT). I believe that even if I had stuck to this religiously I would still have been heavier than the previous recorded stats since the carb intake and strength program should have hopefully promoted muscle growth. Also I would have undoubtedly gained fat as well.
All of this gain has been compounded be veering from low carb high fat to eating completely off plan far too early and of course my injuries (shoulder and knees) and the bad weather that has prevented and reduced (cycling safely in snow and ice). The results of this are above and it is a bit disheartening but I have to pick myself up and start the process all over again.
I still have issues with my shoulder as it's still a way off. I've been eating to a TNT plan A for the last two days and I intend to continue with this for the immediate future However, once I re-start the Strength III programmes I reintroduce carbs with pre and post workout shake (TNT plan B). I have to get back in the gym and slowly get my shoulder use to the exercises (even if I can currently do them - if not build up to it). This may be a little painful as there is a large amount of stiffness to contend with. Obviously there are issues to consider such as being very careful not to overdo things on it and make things worse. I have to distinguish between the pain of movement and the pain of damage. The best approach is to simply start cautiously and build the exercises and ideally the weight up but getting the shoulder use to the movements and making them pain free is the first goal.
Once this is achieved I can then consider moving to the Strength III programmes (knowing what to expect from previous run throughs that I've done). Once this is completed it will be time to move back to the Fatloss programmes whilst reverting back to TNT plan A eating. Whilst this is being done I will be trying to cycle to and from work as much as possible. Obviously as the weather improves and I eventually move to Fatloss programmes the cycling and other CV work should be increased to assist the fat loss process.
So this is the general plan, initially the focus is getting the eating and shoulder sorted to actually attempt starting the Strength III programmes. I damaged the shoulder on the 12th December and when I went to hospital the following day (13th) they said that the shoulder would take 6 weeks to be alright. I am determined to beat that timescale and have been trying to use it very cautiously. I've noticed that it's certain positions that seem to trigger it (and its painful when that happens) but attribute some of that to damaged tissue tightening and restricting things up. I want to get started but realise that I have to be careful otherwise I could rush in too quickly and create more damage which I don't want to do. As far as I am concerned the shoulder has had a decent rest of 3 weeks so I'll see how it goes. I'll let you know what happens etc
Cheers, BustaGut!
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