BW: 80.8kg

Gym’s going really well – Squats are now at 125kg, starting to love the Hack Squat – I am working around the injury and to be honest, I am pretty happy again.

Looking to lose some bodyfat and abit of weight, so going to aim for 78kg and re-assess.

Thanks!

Hey Marc – Do you find EAAs useful intra or would CoR and a protein shake be fine pre workout 1 hour before, therefore not needing EAAs.

I 2nd this – Use TBJP Creatine Mono – works grand and tastes really nice the only comparable one is the mainland chinese one I get when over there but otherwise this is top notch!

Supplement companies love to overcomplicate creatine and sell all kinds of shite tbh – 5% Nutrition has like 10 types or something…then you also get creatine saying…

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Hi folks,

Firstly, Merry Christmas and thank you all for your support and answering queries over the year.

In terms of a mini query – Watched education vid regarding blood glucose monitor, bought one over black friday, would this be right in terms of usage..

– pre workout time – to ensure enough energy to perform well in the gym

– 1hr post workout…

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BW: 81.5kg

Fucking shite morning – Supposed 30 min journey to hosp for check up took 2 hours thanks a drink driver, got there and to be fair, the staff and nurses were lovely, however, the consultant was as posh as they come, they asked me the background – I was quite honest and said the first nurse at A&E when it happened was fab but when…

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Hey Marc, have you got a contact e-mail to discuss online PT and/or in person learning to pose session? Apologies, dont have socials apart from Linkedin.

Enjoy the weekend!

hi Damian

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Thanks Marc, popped an e-mail over.

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hi Damian

Thanks for reaching out. My email address is teammarchector@gmail.com[/quote]

Thanks Marc, popped an e-mail over.

BW: 81.5kg

Training was really good yesterday, got up to 120kg squats, managed despite the finger to do 3 x 10 reps of standing military barbell but baby numbers 20, 30 and 35kg, but I did pause reps on both squats and presses.

I also did pauses on hack squat and 45 degrees sled leg press, pretty happy.

We are getting there.

Hey Marc, have you got a contact e-mail to discuss online PT and/or in person learning to pose session? Apologies, dont have socials apart from Linkedin.

Enjoy the weekend!

BW: 81.1kg

Session went well – introduced BB high bar back squats – 20, 40, 60, 80 for 5 reps with a pause for 2-3 seconds at the bottom then 100kg for 4 with no pause.

No pain, tingle etc in the finger – feeling good – pure bodybuilding for other part of the workout.

yeh its my fave – i do 2 shakes a day and then solid foods and have done for years

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Agreed, appreciate heads up! This will be the go to buy.

Bought a few TBJP Vegan Sachets from Black Fri – bloomin hell – choc pistachio is amazing and great macros, no clumping, spot on.

BW: 81.8kg

Doing better, wound has now fully closed, I can straighten the finger and move the tip portion, which I couldn’t do before.

Currently doing upper left arm, legs next day, rest and repeat.

No compounds allowed currently and seeing clinic next Tues to see what to do next.

Working hard to get back to it!

Thanks Kerry, it ain’t fun, life lesson learned! I am currently just doing bodybuilding routine and then once signed off will go into powerlifting. I really love strongman training but just doesn’t make sense as I am pretty having to look after myself with injuries, which has been tricky.

Did left arm upper workout yesterday, machines & DBs,…

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Thanks all, will do! Looking forward to it!

Thanks Kerry 🙂

Thanks Valerio! Appreciate that, super stuff, will go to Action Fit, looks good!

Thanks Clare 🙂

Hi team,

So had my right hand middle finger crushed between the yoke height and 60kg atlas stone on Thurs last week, post 2 x A&E, GP, nurses, wound dressing etc – it’s feeling alot better.

I have a wound check/dressing on Thurs and seeing fracture clinic next Tues.

I did Legs on Sunday, machines only and it was fine. I have just got my steps…

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Hi team,

I am off with my wife to the Winter Olympics in Feb, wondered if you guys & gals could recommend a gym in Milan within the city centre as we don’t have a car.

Thanks!

BW: 81.8kg

Did a 30 min walk this morning just to get my cardio up, worked at home, managed to type with right hand using a different finger. Fracture clinic called and said the 2-3cm wound down the finger was so deep it just missed the bone, was told I fucked it up good and proper. Need to see them in Southend next week for another xray…

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BW: Weight scales broken lol

Back to good form, decided to pack in strongman training, my finger is broken but the 2-3cm wound on the fingers has not stopped bleeding, which was on and off since Thursday evening, pain is a 2-3 out of 10 so all good.

Considering powerlifting or bodybuilding.

Watched Zootopia 2 with Mrs, enjoyed it. We also did…

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I love TBJP Maple Syrup

Positive wishes for your husband! Take it easy both of you.

BW: 80.7kg

– So atlas stone, 60kg, 4th rep, crushed my finger between stone and yoke height (increased it to comp height).

– Broken finger, open wound, pain 24/7 and still bleeding in A&E for a 2nd time.

– Felt sorry for myself last night, today i’v picked myself up and it’s time to rebuild.

Well done on 5th place and hope it goes well in Spain!

Bodyweight: 81.9kg

Training still going well, aching bit despite good sleeps, muscle rubs and 2 rest days a week.

Today’s a rest as in the office and Xmas party – mental health fucking awful – cried randomly when I was cooking yesterday, not sure what caused it, but it’s part and parcel of BPD, I felt fine after an hour or so.

Training at the…

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Hi all,

Just introduced Beta alanine, 5g daily, taking daily in combo with creatine.

I heard there is meant to be a cycle for 12 weeks then off (Beta only), but I thought it needs to stay in your system for at least 30 days similar to creatine to make a difference?

Morning Adam,

How do you deal with:

1) If you get aches each morning due to intensive workouts and pushing yourself but still taking rest days – how do you handle these day to day to ensure you produce your best workouts.

2) Are there any specific supps you would recommend – currently taking creatine, beta Alaine and Protein Powder along… Read more

Morning Adam,

How do you deal with:

1) If you get aches each morning due to intensive workouts and pushing yourself but still taking rest days – how do you handle these day to day to ensure you produce your best workouts.

2) Are there any specific supps you would recommend – currently taking creatine, beta Alaine and Protein Powder along with a…

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Best of luck, you’ll smash it!

Super cheers Peter!

Bodyweight: 80.4kg

Progressing well, 2 months til d day comp – very excited.

Took mindset to a whole new place thanks to the coach, I get sometimes so stressed with life but once I am in the gym, head down, headphones and really crack on.

Did a video on mental health for the gym on Monday that was cool and enjoyed it – men’s mental health…

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Hey Marc,

Used to live in Japan, theres tonnes to see if you & Kerry have not been there before: Akihabara (Geeky tech stuff), Shibuya (Fashion + Famous crosswalk), Tokyo Tower and lastly Ginza for abit of posh shopping / gifts!

On the bodybuilding side of things – Enjoy it and have a great time! If you do have a day free post show – try to get…

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81.2kg

Fab session yesterday, I spoke with my coach about my arm really improving, physio ideas etc.

I focused only on – conv DL, barbell back squat and single leg hamstring curl, I did 195kg conv DL – 2.4x bodyweight, 105kg bb back squat, I did slightly lower at 25kg on single leg hamstring curl. Lots of protein throughout the day. My wife & I…

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Thanks all! 🙂

May well be a case of overthinking! I just thought it was odd sleeping patterns changed! Thank you both as always.

80.1kg

Injection site and arm of cortisone – no pain anymore, this is due to being quite strict on rest – been told need to have rehab with it – this will be this Friday coming. Off to my first gym session tomorrow, but will take it easier to build up.

Work is manic and I am looking at ways to reducing stress.

My parents came to London last…

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Hi all,

My sleep patterns seem to have changed – falling asleep naturally around 8pmish and waking up 4-5am, when trying to get back to sleep, it’s near impossible. I am unable to take most of TBJP supplements such as dream sleep and ashwagandha or other companies that said (not specifically TBJP) due to interacting with psych meds.

Training…

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80.1kg

Just under 48 hours since I had my injection, pain under control, generally I am feeling fine, I may go to gym tomorrow morning, may not, but I am walking each day. If I flex my forearm, it hurts a little but nothing awful, just want to get back to training really.

Mood is mixed, wife has been away for 5 days, house is really quiet and…

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Bodyweight: 80.9kg

Strength going through the roof, very pleased, loving the current gym – Stackhouse, Rayleigh – seeing others work hard really inspires me to push further, great community, so glad I made the decision to come here.

First strongman comp end of Jan 26, close to my parents and my family will be watching so +5 strength haha.

Need to…

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Ultrasound guided cortisone injection tomorrow, surgeon confirmed can crack on with strongman no need to rest – see how it goes!

The free & total test looks fine as a natty, this was confirmed by an external GP too as well as my own research, cannot comment on rest.

Had this exact bloods test done May 25 via Randox.

Thanks for the comments folks, feedback taken onboard.

Update:

Met consultant.

The previous dr, injected PRP & cortisone at the same time, which essentially wipes the benefit, also injected the wrong place.

Advised another cortisone injection only in right location + rehab.

Fingers crossed.

How did you find the shockwave treatment Marc? Glad the treatment went well!

As I am trying to cleanly bulk – Whats the mindset of managing to eat all of that food? Is it, I have this goal and I have to accomplish it etc? How do you find your stomach copes?

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Very much appreciated all – next purchase is Vegan, looking to purchase this in a week or 2.

Very sceptical of the supp market.

Makes sense, thanks

Hi all,

Seen beef protein powder suddenly blowing up (I am sure I have seen this – not very popular for years), but now everyones going it’s amazing blah blah blah.

A few people have said the price is lower as there is less amino acids? But generally it’s the amount of protein grams per day that is needed?

What are your views?

Thanks

Damian