FIGURE-ING IT OUT

I have had some highs and lows in the last few weeks. Been really motivated in the gym but no time to focus on blogging!
Because I am, at this point, doing this all on my own, I get a little down on my "progress".
I think because I have been fixated on really growing and being Large Marge, sometimes the weight load won out over form. Hello pulled Hamstring AND Upper Traps. Ahhhhhh I have learned the importance of stretching after my workouts, too. My body is thankful as today was a full on Leg day. Needed some major stretching and extra BCAAs!
I have, over the last few weeks, been experimenting with my workout rotations and supplements.
So far, so good. I am still working out 6 days a week but being a little smarter about it.
Here is a breakdown:

Monday: Legs, Glutes

Tuesday: Back, Bis (heavy focus on Back)

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: Shoulders, Chest (heavy focus on Shoulders)

Friday: Legs, Glutes

Saturday: Back, Tris (heavy focus on Back)

Sunday: Shoulders

Yeah, I'm doubling up but I need to make large strides on particular muscle groups as I have 5 weeks till lean out. I work in Calves and Abs, alternating every workout.

I've never been a cardio person. Does anyone REALLY enjoy it?? I do a little before Legs to get them warmed up. I know that I need to become friends with it. Going to start incorporating cardio on my Day off and then start upping it a few weeks down the line. I know I'll need it for Contest Prep to shed a little fat that might be hanging around.

My diet has always been pretty clean. I have cut out carbs after 3pm and curbed my carb intake on my Day off. Just trying it out to see how my body responds. The verdict? Feel pretty lean. My weight is still the same. Maintaining the 118 but would love to get to 123 and then lean down to 113. Yeah, Ectomorph. Hardgainer. That's me. I feel like I look bigger? So, at least I'm gaining muscle and not fat. Hence, maintaining the same weight. Maybe I'm supposed to stay at 118??

Well, I will sign out for now and plan my workout for tomorrow. You know, I do that every night before I go to bed. I can't go to sleep without a plan of action at the gym. I get excited about the workout yet to happen. I constantly switch things around so my muscles are always guessing. I hope the guess work pays off!!

Night night :-)