Originally Posted by
OldsCOOL
I knew this
Testosterone Nation on Facebook ran this article. I lost 35lbs in 4mos while training down 2 weight classes on powerlifting. There were times I wondered if my bench would increase but it did. I went on to set records in 2 federations (drug free).
It can be done but will take raw discipline to stick to a diet. At snack times I would have a protein drink and used vite/min supps. Small, good meals is the ticket.
Weight training is a huge stress on the body but you must keep the progression or your body and metabolism will adjust quickly.
You and others gave me good advice in the other thread I started. Fits right in. Thanks. I noted he said that unless you were the fastest runner in your high school you weren't going to see quick/big weight gains. (not verbatim). In a HS class of about 500 I was maybe the 4th or 5th fastest at the 100 yd. dash. (remember yards not meters?) Not exactly World Class but I once ran a 10.9 100 yd. from a standing start in sneakers. Not bad back then (1964). In baseball I was also the guy who stole home a few times. So, this would account for my body responding more quickly than others. The article and the advice given here are helping me to get a better perspective on what I need to do. BTW your accomplishments are impressive to me.