Week 2 Wrap - Patience and a Holistic View

On the menu:

Squat

Bench press

Deadlift

It's been a challenge, and I think I'm way more de-conditioned that I realize. I'm affording myself more time to catch back up and adapt to compound lifting as a whole.

When we think of adaptation, we think of probably a linear progression in a particular lift. But the entire lifting session is a cumulative stress, the activity of all three lifts together, to which me must adapt.

Sleep has also been a bit short. I gave up caffeine and am now reaping the benefits, because when I do sleep now, it is deep and profound-- I gotta recommend giving up caffeine to anyone who asks.

I figure another week or two to really get back in the swing of things.

I also adjusted my nutrition to put my carbohydrate and fructose intake nearer my training session. This has been a smoother ride.

Onward to week 3! Lifting is one of the best things I do for myself.