Fitness updates (& why strength training)

...I lost weight.

So when I first wrote about strength training >1 year ago, I was against the idea of weights.

Over that time my own weight has been maintained around 70kg, and since then a few things have changed:

1. I want to lose more fat, which means I am now paying attention to the macros a bit more.
2. My protein consumption has stabilized, which means I am getting enough of it now.

With my overall routines, I noticed a few things:

1. Calisthenics is still fun, and I want to do more of it - pull ups etc.
2. I was not getting enough recovery.
3. My progress had flattened - enough muscles build up, but no fat loss

So, the fix?

1. Try focus on macros - reduce fats. Also a recent blood report shows borderline high cholesterol.
2. Give more time for recover - switch to an alternate-day strength training routine.
3. Continue cardio - which had stopped over the last year because I was doing calisthenics every day.
4. Fewer reps (4-10), 3 sets, 3 compound excercies, every day of training. Progressively increase weight as needed.
5. More rest between reps, between sets, and between days.

Overall, I have noticed that when I give more time for recovery - like when I go on a trip and come back – it helps. I feel better and also stronger.

More to be added!