Saturday 9th December 2017

Training malfunctions and social sacrifices. 

Today I trained legs with a Hamstring focus, and had my usual training day calories of approx 2,200. I have to admit my day didn't go to plan towards the end. Mentally. I mean the morning started off really well. But when it came to training at lunch time I don't think I managed to necessarily get the meaning of working to failure correctly. I managed to work so hard at failing at my deadlifts and stiff legged deadlifts at the beginning of the workout that I was so heavily fatigued I had to stop my workout half way which wasn't the outcome I was looking for. I tend to over work myself given the chance, always wanting 110% from what I do, and therefore pushed too hard at the beginning meaning I couldn't carry on. And i literally couldn't, you know I'm not one to give up easily. 

The workout I did manage to do-

A1 3x5 Deadlifts @140kg (3-4mins rest)
B1 6x4 BB Glute thrusts @ 100kg (3010)(10sec rest)
C1 1x12 Seated leg curl @ 30kg (2221)
D1 RDL's (3111) 11reps @ 100kg / 8 reps @ 120kg

....... shortly followed by a feeling of ...... DEATH

I wanted to work to failure so much at the begging I'd completely taxed myself too early on. Note to self next week we go just a teeny but lighter and see if we can get any further with this. 

Having finished my workout early it turns out it gave me just enough time to get ready for my works xmas night out. However I did have to sacrifice indulgences this evening to make sure my calorie targets were hit. I know prepping at xmas isn't everyones cup of tea but a) soon it will be January and everyone will be 'trying' to be healthy and b) everyone that mentioned about it respected my decision. 

In the grand scheme of things I learnt today that even though I stopped my workout early, I still ate really well, I didn't cut calories to make up for this, I didn't over indulge in the festivities this evening and therefore woke up, weighed in and am really nicely down this week as a result. Its an accumulation of the small sacrifices and choices I'll make over the next few months that will make the bigger picture. 

All you can do is learn and move on. Just promise yourself you'll take something away from it.

x x x