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  • Ben

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    February 23, 2026 at 9:16 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Morning!!!!

    83.8kg this morning. First session after 4 days off. Buzzing and had a great session.

    Sleep has recovered alot since friday night which has definitley shown my refreshnes over today.

    Lifts all went up this week.

    Session detailsh

    hang leg rais 3x

    pec fly 3x

    smith flat press 2x

    chest supp row 2x (this machine was shit since we have no tbar)

    lat pulldown 3x

    DB side laterals 3x

    Seated machine curl preacher (idk the actual name) 3x

    Tricep pushdowns 3x

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 19, 2026 at 6:42 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Morning.

    83.5kg this am.

    After first 3 seshes this week of ppl, my coach has decided to give me 4 days off gym till Monday.

    Jetlag and sleep/ recovery is still truely shot. Some experiances travelling to aus was good but was unlucky this time. Hopefully ill be freshened up and ready to attack when monday comes.

    Got my tax number sorted and waiting for my bank card to post so i can sort out my lisence/driving.

    Had a morning swim and walk at the shore and hit 10k steps before 10am lol. Hot day today too.

    Exciting time in a few hours as i have my first pose lesson online today. Should be interesting and gain alot of insight. shame im not fasted but oh well.

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 19, 2026 at 6:37 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Afternoon

    83.5kg this morning with some vacuums

    Been doing alot the last few days to settle myself in while moving.

    Bank , new phone and number , driving etc.

    bought about 3 weeks of groceries in bulk lol so I’ll be all set for prep beginning.

    Got in few contacts with regards of work so I’ll be having a few chats about it all

    Found a very good community bodybuilding gym that Is trained by IFBB pro coaches and IFBB members who train there too

    Trained there a few times already last year and they have this meet up training sesh there so I might pop in.

    Say hello , see some faces , try network even.

    The gym that is near me is quite good , has all I need and is very near

    When I get to drive , I’ll train at the BB gym.

    Have to redo lisence (Aussie fuckers haha)

    Had an amazing push day today and in good spirits.

    Still quite watery visually since sleep still has been terrible from jet lag so I’m really hopping things pass by very soon

    It’s been a pleasure to follow your LOG so far. Best luck for your move right now and excited for the future!
    👊[/quote]

    Thank you my man, right back at ya.

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 17, 2026 at 9:27 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Afternoon

    83.5kg this morning with some vacuums

    Been doing alot the last few days to settle myself in while moving.
    Bank , new phone and number , driving etc.
    bought about 3 weeks of groceries in bulk lol so I’ll be all set for prep beginning.

    Got in few contacts with regards of work so I’ll be having a few chats about it all

    Found a very good community bodybuilding gym that Is trained by IFBB pro coaches and IFBB members who train there too
    Trained there a few times already last year and they have this meet up training sesh there so I might pop in.
    Say hello , see some faces , try network even.

    The gym that is near me is quite good , has all I need and is very near
    When I get to drive , I’ll train at the BB gym.
    Have to redo lisence (Aussie fuckers haha)

    Had an amazing push day today and in good spirits.

    Still quite watery visually since sleep still has been terrible from jet lag so I’m really hopping things pass by very soon

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 15, 2026 at 1:56 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    morning

    83.9kg this morning. water weight and body clock is still off so the weight will still be spiked for a few more days.

    Did a few online work and had my 2 training day meals.

    Legs B Today which im very much looking forward to.

    New gym im training at obviously haha and i trained in there before and had a decent kit. 24/7 too which is handy esp for prep haha. only 500m away from where im staying too!

    Details.

    seated ham 2x

    rdl 1x

    lying ham curl 2x

    leg press 2x

    calves 2x

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 14, 2026 at 1:40 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    morning,

    touched down in australia. went asleep at 10 and woke up at 4am lol

    just hit 5am now, 84.0kg this weigh in as expected due to me being 7 or 8h ahead and woke earlier, water retention etc so im not phased.

    I think coach says i have a rest day today so ill wait for what he has to say.

    Im wrecked lol but cant sleep , jetlag never fun here.

    Was happy i got to eat all my prep meals despite appetite was gon to the dogs at that 2nd flight.

    The most important thing about this whole transition is that i am not stressed

    You moving to Australia long term and where abouts?[/quote]
    For a good while yes
    Perth !

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 13, 2026 at 9:07 pm in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    morning,

    touched down in australia. went asleep at 10 and woke up at 4am lol

    just hit 5am now, 84.0kg this weigh in as expected due to me being 7 or 8h ahead and woke earlier, water retention etc so im not phased.

    I think coach says i have a rest day today so ill wait for what he has to say.

    Im wrecked lol but cant sleep , jetlag never fun here.

    Was happy i got to eat all my prep meals despite appetite was gon to the dogs at that 2nd flight.

    The most important thing about this whole transition is that i am not stressed

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 12, 2026 at 9:15 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Morning!

    Sorry for poor consistency.

    83.1kg this am followed by some rounds of vacuums.

    Busy few days with getting ready to move. I fly out at 1pm today. Nervoous and excited about this new change about my life. Sunday vening when i went out with som mates and their birthday it did kind of hit me all of a sudden.

    Packed all my supps, meal prep frozen and clothes etc.

    Rest day ttoday and had an absolute phenomenal week of training. Feel very strong and powerful. Had great check in feeback and cals will stay the same and we think weight will be the same till prep begins.

    2 weeks to go/

    All the best for the move Ben. Sounds like you have everything in order. You can’t control the uncontrollable, but being as prepared as you can is key to keeping stress levels low.[/quote]

    Thanks a million.

    yes im alot less stressed. I flew two flights with a stopover having meal prep back in nocember so this time was alot less stressful

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 12, 2026 at 6:03 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Morning!

    Sorry for poor consistency.

    83.1kg this am followed by some rounds of vacuums.

    Busy few days with getting ready to move. I fly out at 1pm today. Nervoous and excited about this new change about my life. Sunday vening when i went out with som mates and their birthday it did kind of hit me all of a sudden.

    Packed all my supps, meal prep frozen and clothes etc.

    Rest day ttoday and had an absolute phenomenal week of training. Feel very strong and powerful. Had great check in feeback and cals will stay the same and we think weight will be the same till prep begins.

    2 weeks to go/

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 9, 2026 at 5:55 pm in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Morning !

    83.1kg this morning. Bodyweight being the exact same for well over a week now which is just feedback to body getting used to the extra carbs plus also the look is changed. Things tightened up and full in the right spots.

    Last week In ireland now, last PT Session too today.

    Had an amazing push session today at another gym and not the gym i usualy train/ work in. Fucking love that gym and ill be training there untill i leave.

    Did few rounds pose practice, got great physique pics too.

    EZPZ

    Hang leg raises 3x

    lying cuff rause 2x

    Pec dec 2x

    incline smith 2x

    machine flat press 2x

    dips weighted 1x

    tricep ext 3x

    cross body ext 3x

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 7, 2026 at 8:53 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Morning!

    82.9 this morning. BW is coming back up but also I think the body is really utilising the extra food and thyroid is signalling more lol. Not stressed about it at all coz i dont really give a shit about weight.

    Lower on the cards today which im very excited for. Had to train after only one meal today but that is fine for me.

    Had 6am PT with about 5k steps before m1.

    Todays sesh

    hang leg raises 3x

    Seat ham curl 2x

    RDL 1X

    Lying Ham curl 2x

    hip thrust 2x

    leg press 2x

    calves 2x

    easypz

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 6, 2026 at 6:23 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Happy Friday!

    Lovely sleep last night even with the 5am wakeup. Was in bed just before 9.

    6-2pm shift. Evening PT.

    Also got a work dinner with few lads as they know im leaving which was very kind of them. Upper body today, cant wait. Every day is clockwork and im grateful for it. Lets get it

    Upper.

    Hanging Leg raises 3x

    Pec fly 3x

    Smith flat press 2x

    T-Bar 2x

    Lat Pulldown 3x

    DB Side lat 3x

    Cable curl 3x

    Tricep cross body ext 3x

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 5, 2026 at 5:06 pm in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Rest day today

    82.6kg this morning. weight still down due to water loss.

    Appetite back to normal and back being hungry haha. Sleep was very good.

    Todays wind was like a hurricane lmao so almost got wrecked by the wind.

    Check In feedback was very positive which i am pleased with. Food still the same, no cardio still. Coach says he wants body compisition to stay very similar so im assuming theres no need to add anymore food.

    TMINUS 3 weeks exactly.

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 4, 2026 at 7:11 pm in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    hello hello

    Spike drop of weight the last few days due to stool issues which i wont go in more further detail but it made me quite dehydrated and lose water so ive just been focusing on refilling electrolyte and water balence

    Had a leg day today which felt okay during circumstances but we got it done.

    Did my last session with one of my 1;1 clients which was upsetting but we ended up well. Morning classes i did today also.

    T Minus 8 days untill i move out!!

    Legs

    Hang raises 3x

    Kying ham curl 2x

    Leg ext 2x

    Hack squat 1x

    Leg press 2x

    Calves 2x

    insta - benmongey.pt

  • Ben

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    February 3, 2026 at 10:48 am in reply to: Ben M Log for first ever show of 2026

    Morning!!

    Was abit ill over the last few days but feel better now.

    83.2Kg this am. Upper body today and did my check in shots today. Really happy with them and at a stage where i can pinpoint the progressions and see what is changing.

    POA for today is eveing PT and class. Setting up things to sort out as im about to move country.

    Food is still the same, ill wait untill tmr to see the verdict.

    T Minus 23 Days, lets fuvking go!!

    insta - benmongey.pt

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