[Clare]

Thankyou @eirv81 😉
I sometimes add chilli flakes to my minced beef and occasionally some garlic to my chicken, but that’s pretty much it apart from salt. I cook all my meat in the oven in no oil, so it probably tastes really dry and bland to most people, but I like it! I don’t use any sauces either.

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@char_baby I think it’s just a case of minimising stress to the body coming out of a prep, keeping on top of health supps, prioritising rest and laying some bodyfat down. Stress and low bodyfat levels are a given during a prep and our bodies’ are simply protecting us and working as they should; as we aren’t in an ideal state to sustain a pregnancy. My last blood test still showed some low sex hormone readings, but the LH and FSH readings indicated a period could be imminent! I’ve tried various herbal supplements before to kickstart things, but I think it’s really a case of waiting and keeping on top of your health. You’re in good hands with Corinne and maybe a longer off season is what you need.

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Hey Charlotte. I find that my cycle stops a couple of months into a prep and tends to return a couple of months afterwards. I’ve never lost it completely though. I’ve heard many females who have lost their cycles altogether since competing, however October isn’t that long ago for you. You may still get yours back. I think factors such as how lean you get, how much physical stress you put your body under, the duration of a prep, mental stress, how quickly you gain fat after competing etc. can all play a part in how soon a cycle will return, if at all. 
Do you consciously allow your body to recover and add food quickly coming out of a prep or stay relatively lean? and do you supplement anything to help?

Also, myself and Corinne may get together very soon for a training video ????

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Last Leg Day of 2018 went well. No ground breaking increases in strength, but progress none the less. I took my eldest daughter along with me today. She did her own thing for a bit, which allowed me to get on with my workout, then I joined her afterwards and helped her out with a few exercises (or basically just had a laugh!). She prefers her team sports and swimming to the gym, whereas my youngest definitely has my enthusiasm for the weight’s room! They’re both completely chalk and cheese in personalities, but get on really well together, which is cool to see.

LEGS 3

DB lying hamstring curl – 2 sets of 8-10
V squat – 2 sets of 8-10  
Narrow smith squat – 1 set of 8-10
Leg extension – 1 set of 8-10 reps
Single leg standing ham curl – 2 sets of 8-10 
Abductor machine – 1 quad drop, 15 on the first
Adductor –1 quad drop, 15 on the first
Toe press – 3 sets of 10-12 reps, 1 min rest in between, last set into a stretch

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Looks like you’ve made some great progress Charlie. Judging by your pictures though, I would be inclined to do a little ‘tidy up’ phase and lower some bodyfat levels before pushing up bodyweight again. This should put your body in a good place to gain more muscle when you go again, it will also give you an opportunity to experience going through a diet. You can’t rush being ready for the stage, so enjoy the process and learn as much as you can along the way.

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*Warning.. Female talk!*

A rest day for me today ahead of Legs tomorrow. I’m liking this day off either side of Legs set up. Training is going well and strength seems to be slowly moving in the right direction. Although as a female, I never feel like I’m fully recovered from a prep until my menstrual cycle returns, which I have a feeling could be imminent! I also find that fat gain speeds up at this point too, so need to be mindful of this!

On a side note, I don’t know if other females notice that they get a peak and trough in strength and focus over the duration of a month in coordination with their cycle, but it’s something I’ve noted over several years now, notably a dip the week before. It’s something I try and fight, but the weights still feel heavier in this week!.. something else to look forward to, Ha!

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Sounds good @jacktozer ..Just stick at it as you are. It’s good to see young lads like you wanting to do things the right way and always seeking advice and education from early on.

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Like Cameron said, you’ll know when you’re ready. Spend some time falling in love with training. Learn about your body, experiment with your diet, live the lifestyle, practice posing to build your confidence. Educate yourself some more. Two years training is not long at all. No need to rush.

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I have faith in you Corinne, but I’ll need video evidence just to confirm 😉 Enjoy your Christmas Day X

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He must be pretty smart @drdeanstmart 😉

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Really good thanks @jacktozer ..How was your Christmas and how’s training going at the moment? I know you were coming out of a deload when I last spoke to you. Have you got plans in place for next year?

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I hope everyone enjoyed/is enjoying the festivities. Little update from me.. I trained a Pull session Christmas morning for no other reason than my rotation landed on this day. I did an earlier workout than usual, training after meal one, which meant I could get back in time for the Dinner preparations. My daughter’s are also both at an age where they aren’t up in the early hours anymore announcing Santa’s arrival, so I wasn’t missed! The rest of the day was then spent enjoying good company and good food.

This morning was Push and back to routine with meals. There’s plenty of treats around the house, but to be honest none of it interests me. I’m not bothered any other time of the year, so today is no different to me. I like my structure.

I’ve posted my last two workouts below. Both saw a little progression, which I’m happy with. I just need to be make sure I don’t let progression take away from my execution, so I’m trying to be mindful of this.

I’m still awaiting the release of the 2019 Pro Qualifier Schedule so that I can pick a tentative show or two to aim for next year, but at the moment Jordan and I are thinking around July time would be good. Then a plan of action will be put in place for the next few months.

PULL 2

Lat pull down – 1 set of 10-12 reps, stay on the same weight for another set
Dual DB row – 2 sets of 8-10 reps
Assisted chin – 2 sets of 10-12 (Using bands)
Mid back row machine – 2 sets of 10-12
Rev pec dec – 3 sets of 10-12 (Rope pulls instead)
Single arm cable curl – 1 quad drop – 12 on the first
Seated calves – 3 sets of 8-10 reps – 1 min rest between sets, last set straight into a stretch
 

PUSH 3

Smith shoulder press – 2 sets for 8-10 reps
High Inc machine press – 2 sets of 8-10
Dip machine – 1 set of 8-10 (Assisted Dips using Bands instead)
Low incline DB fly – 1 set of 15
Lying cuff side raises – 3 sets of 15 reps
Dual rope Tricep pushdown – 3 sets of 12  
Single arm seated DB preacher curl – 2 sets of 8-10 reps
Dual Ez bar curl – 1 set of 15
Abs – 4 sets of any exercise, 1 min rest in between, all sets aim for 15 reps (Rope Crunches)

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A Rest Day filled with Christmas preparations and family time.. (and maybe a small Glass of Baileys 😉 )

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas 🙂

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I had several shock wave therapy treatments for an ongoing tennis elbow issue I had. I think it did help to ease the severity of the pain, but didn’t cure the problem completely. This may have been coincidental, but within two weeks of beginning supplementing with CBD oil drops, I haven’t suffered anywhere near since. Whether it’s down to the CBD or an accumulation of everything I tried, I’m not sure, but after 2 years of frustration and pain I’m going to continue supplementing with CBD oil, just incase!

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