So I used to weigh 180/185lbs when I played football (5'6''), but dropped to 150/155 after dropping the weights to focus on jiu jitsu (jiu jitsu is waaaaaaay more fun than lifting weights). I recently started getting back into lifting, however, because I plan on competing at gracie worlds this year and want to be all strong and such. It's been working great too. I feel fantastic in my rolls, feel like I'm better equipped to hold my own with the big guys, and even feel like it's been helping me pull off techniques with better form (ex: last night I pulled off a great Russian Cowboy kneebar with excellent knee squeeze and hip drive—I absolutely suck at knee bars).
There's one problem though: I'm gaining weight. I'm eating well too! I haven't increased my calories and I've been reducing carb intake. But I've gone from my normal 150-155 fluctuation to 172 out of nowhere. I was absolutely shocked when I got on the scale for fun tonight, as I don't feel like I'm lugging around extra weight. So the gains are technically good, as I'm not larding it up, but I've just managed to go up 1-2 weight classes, which is not my desired result. I'm kinda scared that I'm gonna wind up being 185lbs again, and end up competing against monsters with long ass limbs and torsos.
So yea, dunno if I'm looking for feedback, but I had to get that off my chest lol
There's one problem though: I'm gaining weight. I'm eating well too! I haven't increased my calories and I've been reducing carb intake. But I've gone from my normal 150-155 fluctuation to 172 out of nowhere. I was absolutely shocked when I got on the scale for fun tonight, as I don't feel like I'm lugging around extra weight. So the gains are technically good, as I'm not larding it up, but I've just managed to go up 1-2 weight classes, which is not my desired result. I'm kinda scared that I'm gonna wind up being 185lbs again, and end up competing against monsters with long ass limbs and torsos.
So yea, dunno if I'm looking for feedback, but I had to get that off my chest lol
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