[Clare]

Some people find it difficult to digest oats due to the high soluble fibre content, which produces excess gas and bloating. Oats also contain fermentable carbohydrates, which can aggravate sensitive stomachs. Ways to make oats easier to digest:

-Soak overnight-Cook through thoroughly rather than simply adding hot water/milk-Leave to cool down after cooking before eating-Use finer ground oats, such as tbjp Oat so Creamy-Drink plenty of water to help fibre move through the digestive system.-Add ingredients such as ginger, cinnamon, yoghurt or kefir, which will help with digestion.-Utilise digestive enzymes with oat meals, such as Digest Pharma Pro

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How are you getting on? Did you try any of these tips, and if so, has it made a difference? If not, and you’re still struggling, then I would consider switching out the oats for Cream of Rice.

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[Clare]

A good Leg session this morning. No complaints. Everything felt really nice and strength is in a good place right now 🙂

Lying ham curl x3
Belt squat x2
Leg press x2
Db RDL x2
Db walking lunges x4 lengths
Leg ext x3
Calf raise x3

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[Clare]

Difference grips which alter the elbow path will alter the mechanics of the movement, so yes it will make a difference somewhat.

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I started the day with a 7km run, got a few jobs done around the house this morning, then got ready to go and meet some family for lunch. My sister is over from Tenerife this week, where she lives, and I haven’t seen her in over a year, so I was super excited to see everyone. We had some lovely food, lots of laughs and a big catch up. She’s here for a few more days, staying with my Mum, so I’m hoping I will get to see her again before she goes back to Tenerife.

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[Clare]

Things to look out for would be.. When digestion and appetite begin to take a hit, you feel sluggish, your body composition starts to look sloppy, progress stalls, health markers and/or cardio fitness are affected. Other than that, unless you have a planned time line of competitions ahead of you, if everything is still progressing well and you feel good, then there’s no reason why you can’t keep pushing a gaining phase.

You look in a great spot right now. I would add in tbjp Heart Care if you’re not already using that product.

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I went along to my usual Friday reformer Pilates class this morning. Another challenging session, which I really enjoyed. I then grabbed a coffee with a friend afterwards and had a nice catch up.

This afternoon I’ll be doing some food prep and work.

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If what you are doing right now is working, then I wouldn’t change anything. There’s no point in increasing your output just so you can eat more food, at the risk of hindering your recovery. If you are progressing in the gym well, growing, scale weight is going up, and your digestion and appetite are still in a good place, keep things as they are.

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No gym today. I did a 10km run this morning, then had a nice long chat with my eldest daughter who is still out in NZ for the rest of this year. I got a bit of work done and have just had a lovely chat with my youngest daughter, who is currently in Bali travelling with her boyfriend! They are both well and happy, which is all I can ask for, and my heart is full today after catching up with them both.

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[Clare]

Some people find it difficult to digest oats due to the high soluble fibre content, which produces excess gas and bloating. Oats also contain fermentable carbohydrates, which can aggravate sensitive stomachs.

Ways to make oats easier to digest:

-Soak overnight
-Cook through thoroughly rather than simply adding hot water/milk
-Leave to cool down after cooking before eating
-Use finer ground oats, such as tbjp Oat so Creamy
-Drink plenty of water to help fibre move through the digestive system.
-Add ingredients such as ginger, cinnamon, yoghurt or kefir, which will help with digestion.
-Utilise digestive enzymes with oat meals, such as Digest Pharma Pro

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Today is a Leg day. I downed the new tbjp Formula 75 pre-workout and set for the gym.. only to find my usual gym had been closed for the week due to a fault! Feeling the buzz and needing to train, taking the day off wasn’t an option, so I drove on to another gym and managed to get in a brilliant session. I really rate this pre-workout. I don’t like to feel over stimmed, but enjoy a little buzz, with good focus, which is exactly what I got from this.

Lying ham curl x3
Adductor x3
Pendulum squat x2
Leg press x2
Abductor x3
Leg ext x3
Cable Ab crunches x3

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[Clare]

Give Andy’s method a try. I feel with calves, a lot is down to genetics, but you also need to work out what works for you best. Trial out different movements, rep ranges, loads, frequency etc.

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[Clare]

I trained an Upper session this morning. Same session as last week with a friend, following their plan. Another good one.. no complaints!

I’ve just taken delivery of the new tbJP Formula 75 pre-workout, so I’m very excited to try that for Legs tomorrow! It launches on Friday, with a fun competition, so look out on the tbjpnutrition Instagram page for more info!

Shoulder press machine x2
Incline Chest press machine x2
Pec Dec x2
Lateral raises x3
Lat pull down x2
Back row x2
Tricep ext x3
Bicep curl x3

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[Clare]

Choose a style of training that suits you the best. One you enjoy that will keep you motivated, one that gets you results, one that’s sustainable, one that fits into your lifestyle. Trial both, and give them a good amount of time with maximum effort, then make your own decision.

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Today was a run day. A nice 10km this morning after my first meal to kick start the day, then I had an appointment to get to. This afternoon is just work and boring bits and bobs to get through

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[Clare]

Are the ‘added’ items foods you just snack on between meals, or are they part of your meals? If you’re snacking, I would look to stopping that and concentrate on having 5-6 meals, with hours between to allow digestion to take place properly.

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