Initially, I really didn't think these workouts were going to push me much more than what I was already doing... but I was wrong. I am probably doing twice as much in the weight room now than I was before working each body part 3 or more different ways! Rather than working out 3 or 4 times a week I have been working out 5 days a week. I really do feel like I am getting stronger and my arms are noticeably bigger! Unfortunately, without doing any cardio for an entire month it was really important for me to stick to a clean diet so I wouldn't gain weight... I know I gained muscle mass, but I am pretty sure I added a bit of fat by not sticking to the diet.
Week 1 Week 4
Looking at these pictures, nothing really looks different to me... other than my posture. hah. I have heard that you usually start seeing results around week 8. I'm so curious to see if anything will change, I need to stick to the diet!!!
I really am looking forward to phase two. Tomorrow we start doing cardio again, but I am sure this will mean some seriously long mornings at the gym! The diet also changes this week... not that I was really doing great with it in the first place. The only big change is the time of day that I will be consuming my starches. Basically, I should be consuming my "dinner" meal with starches a little earlier in the day and saving my turkey meatballs for the typical dinner time. Lucky for me, the time change will make this a bit easier.
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.
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