That afternoon I'd spent in bed and I just had no energy to do anything. I'd been downing Strepsils, Coldex and Lemsip all day to make me feel better but it just makes my whole digestive system congested. All Saturday all I wanted was something sweet and sugary. I even had a cup of tea with milk, strange, I don't usually like tea. I'd been wondering why I have this craving for sugar and when I looked at my Strepsil ingredients, its full of glucose so no wonder I was on a sugar high! note to self, must get sugar free strepsil. So far I've been pretty good with my diet. The only 'treat' I'd have is a trim flat white occasionally. I know some other athletes have a full blown sugar or fat fest when they pig out but I can't bring myself to do that especially with a contest just 2 months away. I think for me the psychology of dealing with the post binge is not worth the risk of having the binge itself. I'd feel I'd have to extra hours of cardio just to deal with the calories I'd taken in and I really don't have the energy for that right now! Anyway, I really wanted something cold and sweet to make me feel better - I was feeling sorry for myself and needed some comfort. And what better to foot the bill than a magnum. Instead of the whole thing, I only had half so at least I did feel I get a treat and I didn't go overboard. That did the trick and I was satisfield and man did it taste good as I think its been at least 6 weeks since I've had something 'naughty'. Being sick is like earning your stripes as a competing bodybuilder. Most competitors get sick at some point in their contest preparation. Luckily mine came a long out from contest. Afterall its not surprising we do get sick considering the amount of physical and mental stress we put our bodies through. We get up early, go hard with cardio, eat miniminally during the day, weight train hard all the while fitting in this regime with work stresses. If you do get sick make sure you stick to your diet even if you can't train. Sure you'll want something sweet to make you feel better but just learn some self control and don't blow your diet too much. You'll have to work twice as hard to work it off when you do get better! first rest and recover then go hard when you're better. |
Yes, low and behold I'd left Trixie inside to set off the alarm - doh! other examples, can't find my keys eventhough I usually put it in the same place each day. Going to supermarket but can't remember what you have to buy. Leaving things at gym or forgetting to bring things to the gym. I'm sure if you've competed you know what I'm talking about.
By the time Sunday arrived I just felt crappy and didn't have the energy to do anything. I feel weak and bloated from all the medication I'd been taking. Usually I try to avoid taking too many pills and potions but if this was going to help me get better fast then I suppose I'll make the sacrifice. I've forced myself into 2 days rest in a row, more than I'd had for a long time to make sure I get well before I start back into my full on training regime again.
So with all my defences down, it's no surprise my body came to a standstill this week. My weight and measurements didn't change but I have it on good authority that my shape has changed and looking leaner at various places. At least that's something!
Must admit I was disasspointed that no weight or measurements changed as I'd been working pretty darn hard with my cardio but I know this is just one of those things that happen. My body has plateaued before but it has broken though, so hopefully next week will be a much more happier and healthier week.
Wish me luck!
Lisa, Go Figure