It has been quite a while since I have been on here. I competed in a powerlifting meet in December. I made PRs in all three lifts. I was most excited about deadlifting 633 pounds. For the longest time 605 seemed untouchable. While I was training for the meet, I ignored quite a bit of fitness elements. In the grand scheme of things, I wasn't treating my body very well. I was also the heaviest I have been since college. I competed at a body weight of 229 pounds. I was floating around 230-235 for the majority of my training. Doing a weight cut for the meet seemed crazy to me because part of my goals was to lift as much as I could. If I would have cut weight, my strength would have suffered. After the meet, I wanted to continue to push my body as far as I could with putting heavier numbers up. This was not the best option. My body was beat up. I didn't really have a desire to train. I haven't really been able to push the limits since the meet. The plan has been to clean up food, work on mobility and weak points.
Recently, I have been able to get started again with training. I am paying a bit more attention to conditioning than I previously had. I feel better day to day and have a better level of energy. I am not doing anything fancy program wise. Just some sub-maximal linear progression. With no clear competition in sight, the goal is to enjoy training again. My training is with a strongman emphasis again. I find the variety to keep me on my toes and I feel more athletic.
In the area of nutrition, I have been under the care of a professional that has helped me greatly. My insulin sensitivity and overall diabetes care has improved in great ways. My insulin usage is low and I am averaging between 80-100. I am excited to see where this leads me. Some days, I feel diabetes free.
