[Clare]

Thanks @drdeanstmart ..Let’s hope so 🙂

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Ok so I’m not well.. I tried to ignore it and keep going, but I need to rest and let my body fight this. Today was a rest day anyway and I started off ok De-Christmassing the house and doing my usual jobs, but I’ve gone downhill since, so I’m contemplating taking another couple of days off training and getting back to it Friday. My last two workouts on Sunday and Monday were pretty pathetic anyhow, so I don’t think training through will be beneficial at all. I know if I speak to Jordan, he’ll tell me to rest up.. so I need to be sensible. I’m on the @DrDeanStMart Cold/Flu protocol, so I’m hoping to beat this fast!

My weight has been hovering between 54.6kg and 54.8kg over Christmas, so no major increases, but we don’t want to be going much higher than this, especially being inactive. I’m not entering obese territory yet, but I’m definitely a little squidgier 😉

Hope you’ve all had a good start to your new Year.. better than mine anyway!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Jordan 🙂

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HAPPY NEW YEAR @corinne ..Looking forward to seeing more of you this year too, socially and in my pants on stage.. or even socially in my pants 😉

I’ve felt better, but determined to beat whatever it is today.. I saw the New Year in (kinda) at 9pm with a Ginger Tea.. haha! Don’t be jealous 🙂

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I hope everyone has a lovely evening seeing in the New Year.. I doubt I’ll make it past 9pm haha! (I’ll let my daughters party on my behalf).

I also want to thank @corinne and @jordan-peters for all of their support throughout 2018 and for giving me a chance to be a part of this incredible Team. I’m really looking forward to working alongside some incredible people going into 2019 and watching the Brand and Athletes grow together ????

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Still doing my best impression of refusing to be ill today.. needless to say, no world records were broken in this morning’s push workout. Rest day tomorrow should see me right and then back in strong for Legs on Wednesday.

PUSH 1

DB shoulder press – 2 sets for 8-10 reps
High Inc DB Press – 2 sets of 8-10
Narrow Smith Tricep press – 1 set of 8-10
Pec Dec – 1 set of 15
Seated DB side raise – 3 sets of 15 reps
Tricep rope pushdown – 3 sets of 12  
Single arm preacher DB curl – 2 sets of 8-10  reps
Dual arm cable curl – 1 set of 15
Abs – 4 sets of Ab roller, 1 min rest in between, all sets 15 reps

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Strange day. Felt ok first thing this morning but had stomach cramps and felt quite nauseous ever since. Nothing’s changed with diet or routine. Went to the gym as planned, but didn’t have much strength on rack pulls and was burnt out before the end of the session. I’ve rested all afternoon and tried to eat, but something’s not quite right and I have zero appetite or energy. Could be a bug I guess, but I’m refusing to be ill or feel sorry for myself, so I WILL be fine tomorrow. Bleughh

PULL 3

High row machine – 1 set of 10-12 reps, stay on the same weight for another set 
Rack pull from the knee – 2 sets of 8-10 reps
Cable Lat pull down – 2 sets of 10-12
Chest supported row – 2 sets of 10-12
Prone DB rear delts – 3 sets of 10-12 
Single arm standing DB curl – 1 quad drop – 12 on the first
Toe press on leg press – 3 sets of 8-10 reps – 1 min rest between sets, last set straight into a stretch

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This is very true @corinne .. I’ll try not to blow my cover 😉

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Morning all.. Had a lovely ‘Rest’ day yesterday. Got lots of stuff done around the house and we went for a walk and a coffee in the afternoon. I get very itchy feet to take the Christmas decorations down as soon as the day’s done, but the rest of the family won’t let me until after the New Year!
Ooh and I had a play with one of my Christmas presents. I never really rate these massage gadgets, but this one is actually quite brutal. I’m impressed!

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Pull day for me this morning. I’ll post my workout later on today 🙂

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It’s certainly not a necessity. If you can’t remember to take your supplements each day, throwing in taking your blood glucose would just over complicate things at this stage Imo.

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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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