My 12 weeks are over! I must say, the time has really flown by! I’m scheduled to get my body comp test next thursday afternoon, so I won’t know whether I technically hit my goal or not until then. Regardless, I feel like a totally different person compared to 12 weeks ago. I’m definitely starting to see the results of my efforts manifest physically, but also am very much enjoying the confidence and euphoria coming that’s come from sticking to my routine for 12 weeks. The routine feels good, and I feel good. I’m an early riser now, and consequently feel more productive than I ever have before. My diet is like clockwork and my metabolism has most certainly increased.

Whether or not I technically hit my numbers, I consider the endeavor to be a complete success! My combination of strength training, high intensity interval training, proper diet, lots of water, and getting the right amount of sleep has worked, and its worked damned well.

I’ll officially be ending my “program” next thursday when I get the test, so I’ll certainly keep updating things until then, and perhaps even after that. This training log was an integral part of my routine, as it gives me a way to easily reflect on what’s happened over the weeks and was even partially a motivator that helped hold me accountable for my goals.

This morning’s bicep workout was really good, Casey’s been pushing me hard on focusing on the RIGHT muscles, instead of just heaving up the weight anyway I can. It’s a strange experience trying to relax certain parts of your body while working others at full intensity, especially when the muscles are closely situated together. It’s definitely noticeable when I do bring the attention to the right place though, a few reps with proper focus can do more than entire sets without.

My legs are CRAZY sore from Wednesday, the time off combined with a good focused leg workout really did the job!

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