Reentry Is a Process
After many weeks off between sickness and travel, I came back swinging.
Weights went up. Miles returned. Core didn’t hate me. But recovery? That’s a whole different story.
🏋️♂️ Monday – Squats & Scrambles
- Hit bilateral legs and shoulders like a pro
- Got in my GMB + core + dog walk trifecta
- Then life roundhouse kicked me: No KickFit due to lingering illness, and food wrecked due to data center detour.
Nutrition:
Calories: 1282
Protein: 194g
Carbs: 79g
Fat: 26g
Basically I tried to drive a race car on fumes. My muscles were full, my tank was not.
🏃♂️ Tuesday – Low and Slow
- Kept the run short (1.12 mi) and smart
- Steam room broken (again)
- Dogs only woke me once (progress!)
- Energy still low, but muscles not sore = minor miracle
Nutrition:
Calories: 1743
Protein: 269g
Carbs: 55g
Fat: 43g
This day looked decent on paper—until the blood sugar crash 30 min after lunch.
I forgot: big meals aren’t always balanced meals.
💥 Wednesday – Chest, Dips, and Dog Walks
- Lifted heavy, felt good, even survived Kickfit
- Energy low all day despite finally hitting over 2K calories
- Sleep disrupted again (hello, 3:39 AM), but at least no canine chaos
Nutrition:
Calories: 2165
Protein: 249g
Carbs: 83g
Fat: 94g
That fat bomb didn’t help energy either. Protein was on point—but everything else was a mess.
🌟 Midweek Lessons
- Sleep can’t save you if your fuel is off
- Hydration without sodium and carbs = leaky bucket
- Muscles may be willing, but your metabolism is not a martyr
Lean Leroy’s Take
“We lift. We run. We hydrate. And sometimes… we screw up macros like absolute champions.”
🗓️ Recovery Plan
- Thursday: Steady-state ride + steam
- Friday: Back & Biceps + GMB
- Saturday: 2.5 mi run
- Sunday: Active recovery, food prep, and blog the rest
The Recomp Chronicles 
Leave a comment