It's been 5 weeks since the Southern States Classics. I am currently, starting Week 6 of training for (potentially) the KC Classic. Stage weight was 128 lbs and current weight is around 133 lbs. Feeling pretty good about how I've kept things in check. We went on an all inclusive trip to the Dominican Republic and I was kind of worried I was going to blow up. Weight gain ended up being pretty insignificant, especially considering the amount of truffles I ate :). I did HIIT & weights everyday which helped with damage control.
So as of last Saturday I am 16 weeks out from the KC Classic. Feeling really good about my reverse diet and the structure I have in regards to nutrition. Currently eating around 2,100-2,200 during the week with a weekly cheat meal. I feel a lot more balanced eating this way as opposed to my past off seasons where I was eating 2,500-2,800 daily.
I feel like my growth has been a lot more controlled, which I think will make my prep/cut a lot easier. Last off season I had around 16 lbs to lose (I went from 144 to 128) which was kind of stressful. I obviously gained muscle during that off season, but in hindsight I think it wasn't totally necessary to gain all 16 lbs.
Left: 1 week out from Southern States Classic (128 lbs)
Right: 16 weeks out from KC Classic (133 lbs)
Strength has been awesome and I have been gradually increasing my weights for my lifts, specifically lat pull downs, deadlifts, bicep curls, and shoulder press. Looking forward to seeing how strong I can get before cutting down. Not totally sure when my cut will start. Maybe 8-10 weeks out? Just kind of depends on how things go.
Much love & lifting,
Leah
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