My training is going great this last week. I did a split of two days on two days off. My training style was heavy…no more than 8 reps and on the last set of each exercise I cut weight in half for a burn out. I didn’t count carbs this week, just ate tons of oatmeal, rice and lots of steamed greens. I was full and my energy was amazing but sleep was an issue. My body temp was up, burning off the extra carbs going from no more than 100 carbs a day to not counting put my body in shock. So one more week of shock. Now the great news…my weight is at 220!!!!  I feel like the old me so I’m going back to moving at 110mph.

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I did some crazy loading starting Saturday and ended Monday (thank God).  I decided to go back to the old days when I depleted for a while (my normal intake of carbs is no more than 100 per day).

I went on a overload and ate any food Iwanted but still consumed my 3 shakes a day. My theory was to send my body into shock. Well I did. I also took those days off from the gym and ate pizza, a gallon of ice cream and way to many hamburgers and fries. By the end I felt fried and my body temp was thru the roof.  And to be honest I felt shtty and didn’t sleep well.

I made it back to the gym Tuesday and I was pumped. The veins were out but I was drenched in sweat.  It will be a very long time before I load again, so this week ZERO CARBS.

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So I finally finished one full week of limited weight & cardio training. My body is so sore but it feels so good. Being active and eating right makes a world of a difference than just lounging around. Everyday I woke up this week I couldn’t wait to get in the gym. Not to mention all the eye candy as an extra push for motivation.

Because I’m still recovering from my last surgery I’m not able to work out my chest, shoulders & lats. On Monday I did biceps, triceps, abs, calves & 30 mins of cardio. Tuesday I did legs, traps & 30 min cardio. Wednesday I did only 60 mins cardio. Thursday I did the same routine as Monday & Friday the same routine as Tuesday. Keep in mind I’m lifting light weight with high reps so two days is plenty of time to recover before repeating the same workout.

My diet has been pretty simple. My goal for now is to lose body fat because lying around for 4 months really made me soft. For example, for breakfast I will have Proteinblitz Powder mixed with one-cup oatmeal & about two cups fruit. Wait about 1.5 hours & go workout. Immediately after I will have flavored designer whey RTD. (the best tasting RTD I’ve ever tried) & a banana. Then about an hour later a 40g portion of protein from a meat source & a 70g portion of complex carbs like brown rice & vegetables. Then 2-3 hours later make a blended shake consisting of one scoop vanilla Proteinblitz Powder, 8oz liquid egg whites, raw oatmeal, 3/4 oz raw almonds, 6oz yogurt, blueberries & strawberries. Then right before bed 1 cup oatmeal cooked, 12oz liquid egg whites cooked & 3/4 oz of raw almonds or half an avocado. One important thing to remember is we need to consume healthy fats to lose fat.

I should be following this routine or something very similar to this for the next month or so. That’s when I see my doctor next. Like I said I’m feeling great already & can’t wait to make progress. I’m really excited that I was introduced to PROTEINBLITZ. The RTD’s are addicting & the powders taste great. I can feel the difference from using this product. By far the best protein yet!

-Richard Lujan

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