[James]

Hi mate, yes I’ve seen a fair bit on this subject of late and both those metrics you mention are heavily supported, but like anything you have to do your own deductions based off your own findings and experiences, so… I’ll throw it back over (bare with me)…

You’ve seen a steady rate of loss at nearly a pound a week. Your training is good? I’m assuming so as you said you’re satisfied.

I’m also assuming you’ve had no real issues with performance, feeling energetic and had no problems digesting the foods in your plan because you’ve been consistent with the task.

Which begs the question: what are we fixing here? I’d personally keep it as it is if it’s worked for you so far.

Thank you for this response as the points you discussed make complete sense. Do you think it would necessarily be harmful if later down the line, I make a slight protein deduction to allow for more carbohydrates? What is your general rule of thumb when it comes to setting protein targets? [/quote]
I wouldn’t say it’ll harm your progress, but you’ll know if you try it out and experiment.

I personally stick to 1.5g : 1lb lean mass. It works, training and energy is fab and I like the protein sources I use so no need to switch it up (yet).

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[James]

Hi mate, yes I’ve seen a fair bit on this subject of late and both those metrics you mention are heavily supported, but like anything you have to do your own deductions based off your own findings and experiences, so… I’ll throw it back over (bare with me)…

You’ve seen a steady rate of loss at nearly a pound a week. Your training is good? I’m assuming so as you said you’re satisfied.

I’m also assuming you’ve had no real issues with performance, feeling energetic and had no problems digesting the foods in your plan because you’ve been consistent with the task.

Which begs the question: what are we fixing here? I’d personally keep it as it is if it’s worked for you so far.

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[James]

If you enjoy your current split and it works generally, stick to that and just prioritise arms and delts in those sessions you train them?

Are your 2 consecutive rest days mandatory? Or could you train on any day of the week?

When you say you can’t recover from Upper/Lower or FBEOD, that’ll be because you’re using too much volume. You absolute can recover from those sessions if the volume and rest is executed properly. Re-injury will occur if you’re not fully healed or your volume and execution aren’t on point. Some lifts may just resetting?

I’m guessing you like doing a lot of volume per bodypart? In that case, stick to your current setup and alter it to suit your needs.

Legs+Delts/Arms, Pull (back and rear delts only), Push+Arms, rest x 2. I asked about the rest days because I think it would really help programme this better.

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[James]

It’ll not hinder recovery if you have one in the am. I personally don’t have them, I like a cup of coffee instead.

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[James]

Will follow along, Hope. Exciting!

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[James]

Same as Adam. I get a lot of knee niggles and when I get a flare up, I hop on a leg press and with a lightish weight I just hold the quad stretch for 3-5 rounds at 25 secs a time.

You can apply it to any muscle group if you have issues with injury. In this context it’s a great addition to training/rehab!

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Excited to follow along bud. 👏🏼

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[James]

Is your fat intake already quite high in your diet?

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[James]

How long have you been training? Done multiple growing and dieting phases before this? You say you’re “skinny fat”, is this a result of unproductive build phases?

Given you’ve cut 30lbs of bodyweight, your levels are good! Curious to know what the wider goal is long term.

Well done on trimming 30lbs off already 👏🏼

Yes, been training for 3-4 years but I have been fully committed to my young family and career. At a point where I can now start to dedicate more time to myself as they are getting older.

Goal is purely lifestyle, build a muscular physique and improve body confidence. [/quote]
If you’re doing it then I agree with Hilly, starting whilst dieting more off will allow you to get used to the changes and then when it’s time to change direction and push weight up, you’re already up and running and it’s not ‘new’.

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[James]

How long have you been training? Done multiple growing and dieting phases before this? You say you’re “skinny fat”, is this a result of unproductive build phases?

Given you’ve cut 30lbs of bodyweight, your levels are good! Curious to know what the wider goal is long term.

Well done on trimming 30lbs off already 👏🏼

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[James]

I prefer ham curls first on every leg session, mostly because it helps me get the knees moving nicely without putting the knee joint under strain. If I do an extension first, I’m loading the joint whilst cold. I’ve a bad history with knee injuries so I’m having to be very careful.

Another reason that’s specific to me, if I start with extensions or a press, the way I fit the leg curl machine against the pads on the quads is different every time depending on how pumped my quads are.

So it’s just personally better for ME, but you may try both ways and be fine.

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[James]

Agree with Hilly, I nearly got a Whoop band and then I heard a few experiences where it said they’d not even slept the hours they had. The fact it’s on sale a lot may be a sign…

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My lad does some interesting bakes with various flavours. Vanilla is a good one because it goes with everything.

I make cakes and bakes with mine but my son’s are funkier!

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[James]

Images would help us help you mate.

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[James]

That’s ace bud. Love it!

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