However let's not confuse comfortable with satisfied. I have an awfully long way to go in my masters lifting career. I am still a beginner and name a newbie mistake I have probably made it. In fact sharing my goofs with other newbie lifters is the sole reason I commenced this blog.
After Nationals I am focusing on putting on some quality mass. Given my structure I think the 75kg class is my natural weight but I clearly am under muscled at the moment. In fact my next Dexa scan will likely show I have a good 15kg of useless fat that needs to be addressed.
I am not too worried as I know a good 10 months prep and lots and lots of reps in the 60-75% range in the lead into my program will start to send my body composition in the right direction. Particularly as I am very focused now on what carbs I eat and when. It's a lot harder at 43 when your metabolism and test levels start fucking with you!
In terms of motivation as a beginner there is no more sobering moment than feeling good about your last squat session then watching a girl 15kg lighter in bodyweight smoke a lift only 10kg's lighter than yours deeper and easier!
I love this game it kicks you down and forces you to get back up.
Stay Strong
Thomo
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