In better shape than in the last 3-4 years

Alright friends

It has been way too long since the last post.

Since the beginning of the year I have been training alone. My former training partner made what I saw as an inappropriate remark regarding wanting to have dinner. I found that to be too close for comfort and basically indicated I wanted to train alone, which I have wanted to do anyway.

Since then my sessions have isolated, introspective and totally focused. My lower back is now fully healed. I am back to 315 in the squat for 10 easy reps and 365 for 5-6. This weight is a far cry from the 405 I did for 6-8 reps but still a substantial improvement from the last 8-10 years.

I am now leaner and in better shape than in the last 3-4 years. More cardio, cleaner eating and more restful nights have resulted in a tighter waistline, thinner skin and more pronounced fullness esp in the back and legs.

Next year I'll be looking to compete in the first bodybuilding show and given I am not getting younger this would be an ideal time to basically do my first and likely only show.

The sessions now feel like they have a real purpose. The drive is there, as well as the mental toughness to keep going in the face of physical exhaustion and fatigue. Its one of the ultimate reference points for who you are at any given time.

This week is a short one. I am taking Thrs off to run some errands and then spend time with the family at Easter and of course working on the CMA Board Report.