[Clare]

There’s nothing wrong with the way you’re feeling. You’ve obviously been hurt and it will take time to get over it. You will though. You need to stay busy, don’t shut yourself away feeling sorry for yourself. Assuming you train.. keep the gym in your life, see friends and family. Remember you’re not the only one who has been through a situation like this and certainly won’t be the last. Time will heal and your appetite will come back.

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Bodyweight was up to 53.0kg this morning, so moving in the right direction now. It’s very important, particularly as a female to get out of being stage lean as soon as we can once our competition season is over. Our hormonal systems are a lot more intricate than the male’s and we tend to lose our menstrual cycles the more stress we put upon our body’s and the leaner we get, which isn’t a healthy state to stay in for a prolonged amount of time.. So we need to let our body’s rest and recover properly and add a little chub before we put ourselves through it again! and don’t allow the pressure of social media make you think you need to look a certain way year round.

Today’s workout was Push. Really enjoyed this session. Gym was quiet, headphones on and happy with the connection and strength today.

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
Low incline DB fly – 1 sets 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 Zbar curl – 1 set of 15
Abs – 4 sets of any exercise, 1 min rest in between, all sets aim for 15 reps

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You looked BEAUTIFUL up there Corinne.. Best look to date too. You’ve done yourself proud. Well done x

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Bodyweight was up a touch this morning at 52.8kg after my Chilli con Carni and Ginger Muffin fest yesterday. Still woke up hungry!

Today was Pull which I’ve outlined below. Strength felt ok. I’m really making more of a conscious effort on exercises like Machine Rows, Lat pull downs and Chest supported free weight work to keep my form tight and not to allow any momentum to move the weight. I’ve reduced load on some as a result, but I can tell already that it’s making a difference to the feel of the exercise. Back is an area I want to improve, so I can’t be wasting any sessions. All numbers are logged as usual and I’ll obviously aim to build up from here.

PULL 2

Lat pull down – 1 sets of 10-12 reps, stay on the same weight and do another set 
Dual DB row – 2 sets of 8-10 reps
Assisted chin – 2 sets of 10-12
Mid back row machine – 2 sets of 10-12
Rev pec dec – 3 sets of 10-12 
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

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@samking104 .. If I make a Chilli, yes it will be from scratch, but if I’m being lazy, the Charlie Bingham Chilli from Waitrose is Amazing!! (I Cook different rice to have with it though).
I can’t do any fish AT ALL.. not even in prep. I’ve tried, but it won’t go down, so it’s Chicken, Turkey, Minced Beef, Eggs and Whey for me!
I’m not a cake fan either.. more of a Flapjack person.. and Obviously Cheesecake!

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Sam.. I’m more headphones on and listen to podcasts when I’m doing stuff around the house.. mainly because I’m up hours before anyone else!

And no it’s ME that’s far too cool for my daughter and her friends obvs 😉

Chilli – Has to be spicy, saucy, stodgy, not runny and served with fluffy white rice.. no sides or dips (And lots of it!.. no measly portions here)

I’ve never been a burger and chips fan or pasta to be honest. I do like a bread board with balsamic vinegar and olive oil dips though.. without all the other bits. I’m actually quite fussy and particular with my food. I cannot stand any form of fish or seafood.. my worse nightmare would be Sushi!

Cheesecake, however.. Now you’re talking my language! A good chunky base and smooth vanilla filling.

Corinne’s Tiffin cake is something to behold if you ever have the pleasure of tasting one! She kindly made me a White Chocolate and Raspberry Tiffin after my Coventry show in October.. Oh MY!

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Ooh yeah, bit of internet shopping is good to pass the time!

I bet you still feel like you’re caught up in a bit of a whirl wind as it’s all happened so fast! Truth is you’re finally getting the recognition you deserve.
Just be you and Enjoy it!

ALL THE BEST 🙂

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Successful Rest day of doing not a lot.. well if you don’t count dusting, hoovering, cleaning bathrooms, changing beds, cooking and general pottering, but that’s just every day stuff to me. It’s my youngest daughter’s birthday today as I mentioned earlier, so got all this done before she even got up (Life of a teenager!). The rest of the day has been present opening, Ginger cake eating and chilling together and I’ve just dropped her off to have a meal with her friends.. so I’ll be having my off plan meal at home (Which I’m secretly happy about, because it means I get to have my Fave Chilli Con Carni!). I’ll be back on the plan again tomorrow and will be fully fuelled for a Pull workout.

What are everyone’s go to off plan meals? I don’t tend to crave much as I genuinely love the foods I eat on my plan, but Chilli con Carni, Thai Green Chicken Curry or Vanilla Cheesecake seem to always be my first choices 🙂

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Sounds like you and Jordan have everything under control Corinne. Hope you’re managing to chill.. I know you’re like me when it comes to doing nothing (Find it very difficult, ha!). What do you do to help pass the time and stop getting agitated when you have to rest?

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Hi Veela, I follow a diet plan, so don’t tend add up the calories, but as a rough guess I was probably between 1200-1400 on rest days and between 1800-2000 on training days, slightly lower closer to show day, with occasional higher calorie refeeds. We managed to keep calories slightly higher this time around, which I put down to having a decent off season, pushing body weight up and getting food as high as we could before we began the prep. Right now my calories at a guesstimate are around 2200 on rest days and pushing over 3000 on Training days. My bodyweight, pictures and condition will obviously dictate any adjustments that need to be made. My body seems to be soaking up the calories right now, but I know this is usually the case immediately post comp for me before it begins to settle and start gaining again. Hope that helps! Sorry for being vague.

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Rest Day for me today. I have a rest day either side of Legs, which I feel is very beneficial for recovery and getting the most out of the workout, so I’m liking this current set up.
Today is my youngest daughter’s birthday, so I’ll be spending some time with her today. I also have an off plan meal to have this weekend, so makes sense to take that today and have something nice to eat together.. Having said that, she’s probably already made plans with her friend’s, so I might not be invited, ha! Either way I’ll enjoy a meal at some point.

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Hi Lisa.. Thankyou! I’ll be posting my full diet with any updates as I go throughout my off season and prep, so you can follow as I go. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have too.. can be about anything 🙂

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Good to see you this morning too Sam! Yeah I’m barely above stage weight, so still got the condition going at the moment. I’ve just had a calorie increase today though for my Training days and will have a meal off plan this weekend, so weight should start climbing soon. In regards to how much we’ll push up this off season; will depend on when I want to compete again. I’m not afraid of gaining, but plans will dictate how long we have and what a reasonable amount would be. I’ll keep you all posted though.

Hope your pull session was a good one.. I’m sure I’ll be seeing you at Primitive again soon!

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Leg workout at Primitive Gym this morning. Another good one.. Love that place!

LEGS 2

Seated hamstring curl – 2 sets of 8-10
Smith squat – 2 sets of 8-10 
Sissy squat – 1 set of 8-10
Leg extension – 1 set of 8-10 reps
Single leg lying ham curl – 2 sets of 8-10 
Abductor machine – 1 quad drop, 15 on the first
Adductor –1 quad drop, 15 on the first
Seated calf raise – 3 sets of 10-12 reps, 1 min rest in between, last set into a stretch

Been discussing future plans and times to possibly next compete with Jordan this morning, so will keep you all informed when any potential decisions have been made.

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1. Lion King
2. Roast Potatoes
3. Costa.. boring Medium Black Americano. “Any cakes or Pastries today Madam?” ..”Ooh go on then, I’ll have a White Chocolate and Raspberry muffin please” 😉

P.S. That picture this morning!!! JUST WOW! X

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