[Ryan]

Thank you all for your input and great advice, threads like this really do showcase the value of this app!

[Ryan]

Works well for me : ) the only sources I think should be prioritised for muscle growth / strength / fulness / recovery benefits is beef and whole eggs above the rest from experience

Do you cook a joint of ham or use packet ham?

[Ryan]

Hi Kuba,

Opinion on using red meat as main protein source? I’m using chicken thigh at the moment but may start using steak, just worried about all the long term affects blah blah?

Hey bud, sorry I don’t follow long term effects from what ? [/quote]
Just a lot of studies (probably outdated and irrelevant) warning against overconsumption of red meat etc.

Guessing I’m better off eating steak daily than chicken thigh in your opinion?

[Ryan]

Hi Kuba,

Opinion on using red meat as main protein source? I’m using chicken thigh at the moment but may start using steak, just worried about all the long term affects blah blah?

[Ryan]

yes drop the multi and yes reduce the dose of the oh mega 🙂 , also remember it has 21g protein in the serving , so you can also reduce your protein intake for that first meal

Fantastic, what a product!

Half the oh-mega you reckon? (3 tabs)?

[Ryan]

Hello Louis, hope you are well! I really enjoy reading your blog to see a more realistic day-to-day life of somebody balancing work, hobbies and bodybuilding!

I feel I’m in a similar situation in life where work and hobbies are always busy and a priority and where I’m never going to be ok stage (I know you may again one day!)

I’m wondering what your training principles are in general? I’ve seen that you like to split muscle groups up rather than training the standard PPL, its something I may also try myself!

[Ryan]

I would say a complex multi vit and mineral and/or greens powder, Vit K2 & D3, Cure-Coming, Omega Pharma Pro, Love Heart, Creatine Monohydrate.

Other supps can be added for more specific concerns, such as stress, sleep and joint issues.

Would Amazing Grass Greens Superfood or similar suffice instead of a multi-vit?

[Ryan]

Food doesn’t need to be reduced evrr during a Deload, you wouldn’t diet break unless you increased the food

Training volume it’s self wouldn’t bring you out of a deficit, as you lower fatigue you drop inflammation and neat increases. If be expecting a drop in weight if anything

Hi Kuba, so you’d keep food the same during the deload period?

[Ryan]

Thanks for the response @Michaela nice to see I’m getting similar advice across the board!

[Ryan]

Thank you @Hilly and @Clare

I’m reassured I’m on the right path now!

[Ryan]

All makes sense, really appreciate your knowledge on that bud!

Would you recommend a full reverse out pre holiday then (4+ weeks) or just a 5-10 day period of upping cals and reducing output?

[Ryan]

Hi Kuba, hope you are well mate.

I’m wondering how to approach a couple of things;

Firstly diet breaks, when diet fatigue becomes too high how do you go about incorporating breaks? How long and how many cals would you add? Would you also reduce output for that period?

Also when dieting as a lifestyle trainer, is it best to reverse calories back up before going on a holiday? Or go away depleted and eat up whilst away?

[Ryan]

Hi Asrar, I often browse the forum and have come across your posts.

I remember seeing your pictures from months back when you were much heavier, I just want to say great work, you look really good and much healthier!

Don’t always focus on the end goal of competing, remind yourself of how far you’ve come and just keep ticking off the days one by one and success is guaranteed!

Well done mate

[Ryan]

i think full body will be a squeeze in that time, i would hit ulu , thats then very in line with your goals

@Jordan_peters If I undertake U / L /U every single week how many different sessions should I have?

3 Uppers and 2 Lowers?
Or 4 Uppers maybe?

[Ryan]

Strong is the GOAT app IMO