Getting Shredded and Losing 10% Body Fat in 9 Weeks (still 3 Weeks Out!)
Ready for some real life stats from the past few weeks of figure competition training?
Sure you are!
Transformations happen everyday, constantly progressing and changing when consistency is the goal. Keeping diet, nutrition and consistency, my body has responded and I’m only 2.5 weeks out in a 12 week journey across the fitness lands.
I could not be more happy with how my diet and training has gone over the last 10 weeks. This prep has been a total breeze (compared to the last) and I’ve finally found my groove on diet.
But, as I think it should while grooving on the diet, after an initial drop in weight, my fat loss stalled. The scale was stuck at one number. Although the scale is not the end-all-answer, it IS a helpful tool to show progress. Scale staying the same means fat loss has stopped.
So, instead of dropping calories and working out more (which is everyone’s first inclination), I incorporated a higher carb day twice a week (when I felt energy depleted) and increased my calories just slightly.
Guess what happened? My fat loss started back up and the numbers reflected on the scale. Throw in the benefit of having a bit more energy, I’ll take it!
Working with your body, not against it, is the key. Listening to your body is the lock. Use both of these together to really make changes. This game is not about suffering to lose fat. It is not about being miserable, sad, anxious, or in mental or physical pain. Nourish your body and it will help you.
Figure Physique Updates!
Starting body fat at 12 weeks out: 24-22%
6 weeks out: 20
4 weeks out: 15.5%
3 weeks out: not sure but looking pretty damn lean!
The best part about these stats is that while I am dropping fat, I am actually gaining muscle! I’m in still in awe. Each week I’m pushing myself in the gym and for a lot of lifts, I’m increasing the weight I’m lifting. I’m eating almost what I want, when I want it. Until now, I never thought any of this possible.
It’s incredible when you realize you really can do the impossible, isn’t it?
I have always eaten really healthy. Two eggs in the morning, oatmeal with raisins, strawberries, and banana a couple hours later. For lunch it’s usualky a broiled chicken breast with rice or sweet potato. Fir dinner its can be a variety if meals. I exercise almost everyday but can’t seem to loose the mid bulge and get as lean as i would like. Im probably around 24 % body fat. Any tips wiuld be appreciated
Hi Terry,
Hmmm… are you making sure you’re eating enough food and calories? Sounds like you’re exercising a good amount (maybe too much?) and eating pretty healthy so ensuring you’re eating enough calories to fuel your body might be the missing piece. I would recommend tracking your calories for a while, writing down everything you put in your mouth. You might be surprised how how little you’re eating OR how many extra calories you’re consuming without even knowing it (lattes, granola bars, spoonfuls of nut butters, etc). If you’re consuming too many calories, that might be the culprit. If you’re not eating enough, you’re body is not going to want to drop fat, either.
Hope this helps! Email me if you want to chat more! [email protected]
Holy muscles – great job Lori!