[Ben]

N/A Weight

Fasted 30 min cardio + 3.5k steps.

Had an early sleep and loved it, more of that pls.

Has legs a today and it was 50/50. RDL and hip thrust was dogshit. rdl weight dropped significantly and same with reps. Lower back has been abit iffy the last week. When will this all end lmao, i feel like im constantly bitching over here. Anyway, the rest of the movements actually moved and felt okay. Still not going all the way 110% bury myself.

Have some evening PT, Classes and lead calls.

Check in tmr so im excited for these shots. Nowadays i only look at my physique is check ins haha.

I expect a harder push now tbh, kinda need to

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[Ben]

79.8kg

HAPPY FUCKING MONDAY

Fasted 30mins cardio and an additional 3k steps.

Upper just finished up, trained after meal 1 instead today and today acc fely pretty good! we may be so back.

Had abit of a chirp today for a change which i will definitely take. Done morning classes and a consult this evening.

Full session

pec deck 3x

incline smith 2x

t bar 2x

lat pulldown 3x

Machine latreral raises 3x

cable standing curl 3x

tricep ext 3x

I wont get bigheaded with a sudden lighten up, still needing to fix my shit.

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[Ben]

79.9kg.

rest day.

Fasted 45 Min Good pace walk around the lake. 2 Rnds of vacuums.

Thought id get a bigger spike in weight but nah not too bad.

Leg session actually went really good, took 1 rir to each movement, not risking pushing too hard just yet after the extra days rest. Ive a rest day td so i should? be back in full action on Monday for the Upper Session.

Feel better again today, body doesnt feel tired after long walks and less sleepy and No cns build up from the leg session so things are moving forward.

Lets plan for a good week!

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[Ben]

79.8kg

hello 70s hehe.

Did 2nd check in for coach this morning and bit more happy with the look compared to wednesday.

Fasted 45 min walk and finished m1

I Do feel alot better today and happy i took that rest yesterday too. Was in bed quite early for a friday.

Have Legs A today but i still wont go too hard. I want and need to adjust, keeping things 1-2rir and see how i feel.

Ive some pt this midday too and will prob go on a lake walk this evening.

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[Ben]

80.0kg

sheeeit, 70s will be here soon. In fairness , i did not expect to hold the 80s by week 10 of prep/ mid May so ill take that.

Additional Rest day today, body still fucked and having a pretty annoying cold which explains why cns was shot when training yesterday and days before.

Ill rest today and see how i am tmr, i just want to train man hahaha but if you need rest you need rest!

Did a fasted 1hr walk around the lake for sunrise which was beautiful. Just gonna try scrape 10l steps and not go too overboard (i usually do 13-14k)

Happy Friday !!!!

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[Ben]

80.3kg

Keep dropping now which is nice,

Rest day and feel pretty fucked iwl. Body is just tired and cns. First nap of prep which was intersting. I feel like if i sit down or lie down, ill just be sloppy all day. 4K fasted steps and driving lesson today.

Have evening PT and classes today.

Training will be adjusted for next 2-3 sessions , going 1-2 reps off failure and really giving in biofeedback to coacg this week.

FACKEN HELL HOPE THIS GOES OKAY

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[Ben]

80.5kg Prep low.

fasted 30mins cardio + 3.5k additional fasted steps.

legs today and awwwww man what a terrible session. RDL 10kg lighter and only got like 5-6 reps and leg press 20kg lighter and head was just not right and got low reps. The rdl and hip thrust both was awful and body just gave out saying no.

My mind im ready, zoned in , ready to attack but body just gives way and in that ‘muscular failure’ way. Ive had awful sleep last 2 nights and the stress as previously said.

Its just fustrating, im too inclined of that shut up fuck off and just train its just prep fatigue. Gave my feedback to the coach and see what he has to say,

I hope things get better, win some and lose some.

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[Ben]

80.8kg

30 mins cardio & fasted 3k steps approx.

Had Upper Today, was pretty shit session iwl. Prob due to my stress and yesterdays stress. Sort of calmed down today but decided to delete all socials for at least a month. And having a meeting with an advisor next week.

Really cant afford to act out and be extremely cautious and stressed on prep, so this has to be managed.

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[Ben]

80.8kg Prep low.

Rest Day.

Fasted 6k steps around the river early this morning 6;30-7;30am. Was very peaceful. Definitely gonna be apart of the sunday routine.

Legs is in bits after yesterday, well needed , WE ARE BACK PUSHING, NO NEED TO ADJUST.

Did posing practice this morning and iwl i think another push is due, not emotional panic or anything but its 18 weeks now not 24+ weeks , its time to hit harder, i feel fresh, hunger is low but i am hungry mentally for change, I have untill wednesday to see when changes happen with check in. Hopefully 80.5kg then???

Non prep update: I had quite a rough week, its now May, i moved to Aus in mid feb and i feel like ive done fuck all. PT here is hard and feel embarrased of where im at but also feel like i need to just man up. im trying, i started from scratch, im learning though but its stalling alot. Im doing my drive lessons atm to get my hrs done asap. Ive invested sm of my savings to be able to work here, plus flights back to ireland to compete in september. Its just been so much expenditure and work being very slow. Im trying to get a 2nd job atm but waiting on responses and how i can make it fit PT Class and client times. It will work eventually, my circle and fam is in ireland. I do sometimes feel like a burden and unable to branch out. I am consitently building my online PT and Online journey so im happy with that.

Time will tell, i trying to be positive and not stress but im kinda getting panicky.

Vent over,

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[Ben]

Glad to see you are having a great weekend back training post deload!

Thanks Phoebe !!

Also congratulations to you with the birth :))

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[Ben]

81.0kg.

Fasted one hour walk with pose round practice before m1.

I Should have a drop tmr, i really need to at where i am rn, but i shall not stress.

Amazing leg day today and no blackouts this time lol.

Squat and leg ext weight was up so very chuffed with that. Had a good oul sleep last night too.

Bought a 1kg new tub of whey which i slightly regret buying but feck it, hopefully the appetite comes higher to help haha.

Leg session A

2x seated ham curl

2x leg ext.

1x hack squat

2x Leg press

1x lying leg curl

2x standing calves

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[Ben]

Its great to see the daily posting of how routines going , grafter !!

Love it, will follow along 🙂

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[Ben]

81.1kg

Thought id spike up weight tbh being back into training since taking time off gym since saturday and with train day food. Feel alot fuller already lol

Push yesterday went really good, same numbers and 1 rep up on smith press. I WILL HOLD 2 PLATES IF ITS THE LAST THING ILL DO.

Just had my fasted walk and then fasted 30min cardio, with a lovely coffee.

Had my apple cider vinegar and supps followed with meal 1 30min after.

Pull Today, hopefully itll go better than last week.

2x S/A Lat pulldown

2x T Bar row

2x S/A Cable row

2x Machine Row

3x Cable rear delt

2x cable curl

2x D Handle facing out curl

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[Ben]

81.0kg

we are so fucking back.

Deload done and now ready to push on with a more freshened up body.

Fasted cardio and addiltional 3.5k steps before m1 which i have just eaten.

Have an enquiry call in approx 35 mins, Train and some evening PT.

Want to get a bit earlier wake up times again so that is my goal.

Push details

1. lying cuff 2x

2. incline db press 2x

3. machine flat press plate load 3x

4. pec deck 2x

5. tricep pushdown 3x

6. overhead tricep ext 3x

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[Ben]

81.1kg prep low

last rest day/ deload today, well needed tbh, bowel movement is better while having longer sleep as my body needed it for sure.

It has been a great learning curve about giving effecient feedback to my coach and not just myself and catching things early.

5K fasted steps and hit my 10k at round midday.

Excited to push hard refreshed tmr.

Got check in feedback from coach, said hes happy but expects a big week of fat loss this week or hell have to push more lol.

3-4 pushes already at 18.5 weeks out ffs hahah

fuck it oh well, we keep MOVINNNN

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