I had my 3rd body composition test on Friday. Despite losing more weight, the results weren't too good with fat weight up slightly and lean weight down. I'm not too concerned given that USA 2011 training starts in ernest this week.
I have learned a lot about food recently and how I can change my diet for the better. And by diet I not only mean the quality of food but also the quantity, type and timing needed to support the different type of exercise that I may undertake. I have managed to sustain a decent diet for long periods. It's only during the last couple of weeks that I have become complacent.
I think, knowing that the real training starts this week has led to a desire to have a few last chocolate bars. Mind you, I haven't been anywhere near a takeaway, beer or fry up for nearly 2 months.
I'm taking the last set of results as a kick up the backside. Mentor Mark (Fleming) is very keen that I get under 100 kg as soon as possible. I'm only 3 kg off it, so if I put in the effort I'm hopeful of getting to that weight prior to 2009. I did confess to Mark during Friday's weigh in that I had scoffed a huge cream scone (pictured) 2 hours prior. I didn't half pay for it during the hour long workout in the gym afterwards. I was shaking at the end!
So that's that. Absolutely everything I do for the next 2 and a half years really counts towards the final result in 2011. There is so little room for complacency now. Quite appropriately, I happened upon this little gem on t'internet. It is as if it was written with the USA 2011 training in mind. I'll be heeding the advice on offer.
"There will never be a day that will not require dedication, discipline, good judgment, energy, and the feeling that you can improve. Each day offers an opportunity for improvement."
Gary Ryan Blair
