Monday's training session was a milestone for me. I hit two PR's in the deadlift. I intended to pull 300lbs 1x, but ended up pulling it 3x. So in my head, if I can pull 300, 3x's I can pull 315lbs at least 1x; and I did. That has been my goal for quite some time. The feeling is numbing. Now, the 315lb pull needs to be smoothed out a bit. That is goal #1. So, I am going to continue lifting heavy while shredding this fat. I start back with intense cardio this Friday to help jumpstart this process. This may mean some loss in strength which terrifies me. However, I do know that any losses can quickly be regained with a lil bit of WORK!!!
So over the next 12 weeks, my focus is shredding weight while continuing to lift heavy to try and preserve as much strength and power as possible. This is going to force me to change some things and pay close attention to other things I have overlooked or dismissed in the past. This ishT is not easy but I'm ready!!!
One change that I am looking forward to is running outside!!! I will have to incorporate this in my plan at least 2x weekly but for short distances (3-4 miles). I have missed running so much but had to put it on the back burner for the sake of other gains. Since those gains have been met, I'm back to the 'ol drawing board.
I'm really excited about some behind the scene things occurring with D.F.C. It's not often that you find yourself among individuals that share your vision and desire for something. It's not often that you can be around others regularly and the energy for what you are doing remains at high levels. Most times people drain you dry. AND its not often that you feel like yelling YES!!! when you walk into the gym and see your peeps or when one of your teammates comes around the corner onto the gym floor. For me, all that happens quite frequently. Several days a week in fact, and I'm grateful.
Now go do something awesome for another person! Even if it's just making someone smile. :-)
~me
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