Growth cycle
I started a growth cycle on Oct 1st, three weeks after my epigastric hernia surgery on Sept 13. The plan was to bulk up for 7 weeks and then do a short 4 week fat-loss cycle before heading home to Australia for Christmas. I want to be beach-ready when I get there.
Most of the excess calories during the growth cycle came from steel-cut oats. I was eating about a cup (measured raw) per day, in addition to my regular meals. I was also fasting on Sundays to minimize fat gain and to reset my insulin sensitivity.
I lifted heavy on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and did a long run (20-30km) every Saturday.
At the start of the growth cycle I was 5’10” and 154lb, and today (7 weeks later) I’m 166lb. I can still kinda see my abs but they’re pretty blurry so it’s time to cut the fat.
I’ll be on a fat-loss program for the next 5 weeks. The plan is
- Fasting 2-3 times week.
- Sprints twice a week.
- Weights 3 times per week.
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