It was one year ago today that I started my body recomposition. In that year:
65 lbs have been lost
14″ lost from chest
15″ lost from waist
10″ lost from hips
Much muscle gained!
This is now the best part. The muscles are there, and still growing, and with every lb lost I get to see more and more of them. It’s like slowly unwrapping a gift. Who knew it could be so much fun!
I think, though I won’t know ’til I get closer, I still have another 20 to 30 lbs of fat to lose. Being more “mature” (I’ll be 42 in 2 months) my face will get pretty gaunt if I get too thin. Plus I’d still like to gain more muscle. Not bodybuilder big, more gymnast or power lifter sized. I am interested in both power lifting and olympic lifting and am currently learning about both. I scored the book:
The Weightlifting Encyclopedia
A Guide To World Class Performance
by Arthur Dreshsler
for all of $1 at a used book sale.
Thinking I might like to compete in power lifting. Sadly there are no registered clubs or gyms in my area. I’d have to find a private coach.
My goal a month ago was to lose the 20 or 30 lbs by my birthday and reach a double body weight deadlift. You are not supposed to “chase two rabbits at once”. i.e. weight loss and strength gains. But I figure what the hell, can’t hurt to try. Worst it’s gonna do is leave me frustrated. I’m new to lifting so it is actually possible for me to do both. Not easy but possible.
Ciao for now!