[Joe Ballinger IFBB Pro]

Delts done today and some posing after. Really happy with the look at 247.7 this am. We’re having a refeed tomo. Double normal carbs. I’ll post the refeed day diet below here for you. Back tomo then final leg day sat. Last 40 min cardio session tomo and just a 20 min outside walk sat. Then we fly Sunday. No cardio/training on travel day.

REFEED DIET FOR TOMORROW
40min steady pace cardio/pulse 120bpm treadmill walk
(No am cardio on quads)

During cardio:
15g EAAs
1 x scoop Hydration
10g glutamine

TRAINING DAY higher kcals
Meal 1:
250g lean beef
1 x egg
120g rice
1 banana

Meal 2:
250g chicken/turkey
120g cream of rice or rice
100g pineapple
5g olive oil

30min pre training:
1 x pre workout stim+pump
5g Creatine
10g glutamine

Intra:
10g EAAs
20g HBCD

Meal 3 Post training:
70g whey isolate
120g cream of rice
1 banana
10g nut butter

MEAL 4:
250g salmon
500g potato
100g mixed salad
Table spoon apple cedar vinegar
10g macadamia nut oil

Meal 5:
50g whey isolate
100g oats
30g macadamia nuts or almond butter

Meal 6
350g egg whites/1 hole egg +50g veggies

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[Joe Ballinger IFBB Pro]

the problem is that it happened overnight so I don’t know if it’s really what you’re saying, knowing that some days I manage to eat well, I have an appetite etc… and some days even when I’m starving every mouthful disgusts me,

If ever it’s been about 2 years since I started bodybuilding and I’ve never had this problem, and I’ve always been in the past and I’ve never done any maintenance or deficit ( 55kg to 96kg rn), thank you very much for your answers, I really appreciate it and I’ll take good note of them.

In this case that often is part of the process bud, it’s hard work man. Groundhog Day. You don’t wanna eat but you just have to. Find food sources that sit nicely and keep at it brother.

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Just had Alistair an osteopath come round for a home visit and wow what an appt. We literally did a full body MOT with some deep tissue work in places I have never even had it, some dry needling to release other areas areas as well as release work too. Fantastic session. Looking forward to seeing how this effects my mobility 🙂

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I like the idea of bringing food up a touch that will directly improve her training and in a way negate the extra calories so she should hold the same, if not better composition from those changes.

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Nice chill day today. Cardio as usual this am then Nancy and I popped to One LDN – a pretty cool gym in Fulham for a recovery day of sorts. I used the normatec compression boots for 45 mins while Nancy trained. Then went for a 15 min sauna which tbf, was lovely. Rest day food then tomorrow we feed up a bit and I’ll list that all out tomorrow for you. Pretty tired now it’s 9:15pm so I’m off to sleep. Night guys.

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Seated plate loaded calf raise always been my fave. You can’t max that out. That and standing plate loaded. Job jobbed.

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Weighed in at 245.7lb which is the lightest of all prep aside from show day following the 2 diazide (246.6lb). So feeling very good and very lean. We’re continuing the diet over the weekend and then we’re going to refeed on Monday. Patrick has already sent the diet over. Same food just a good bit more. More than double the carbs. I’ll list it all here tomorrow. But feeling great as we continue prep. 2 weeks out today 🙏

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Congrats on the card, the YT vids have been a great watch!

Thank you buddy appreciate that man. Always like to document the preps as much as I can. Should have a few more coming now with Pittsburgh on the horizon 🙏

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100% time to eat up my man! 🫶🏻

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This is huge! You’ll have a whale of a time man, it’s gonna feel so surreal, but so deserved 🙏

Sorry if you’ve touched on this before, but could you explain how you feel on DHB vs Tren? I’ve also stayed away from Tren for the past few years and don’t get on well with NPP due to the same psychological/neurological reasons. I’ve heard DHB touted as super toxic, but then so is everything else to some degree 😂 Just interested to hear your feedback as it’s not often a compound you see utilised.

Thank you so much mate honestly I feel nothing at all and running it at 600mg/week so no sides what so ever – I ran it the whole off season and into prep my man. Think adding in halo along side the cycle made a big difference too.

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There must be more to this question? Please elaborate…?

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Do it man! Obviously it’s tactical to pull prep, recover and do your first off season as a pro, but you’re someone who enjoys competing. You’ve done the prep, do the pro show for the fun of it!

Congratulations again buddy!

Thank you bro! Pittsburgh it is 🫶🏻

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Sooooo cats out the bag I’m doing the Pittsburgh pro show 2 weeks sat. The most incredible lineup and I get to stage on stage with some of the best bodybuilders in the world. I’ll let you guys know the plans asap 🙂

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Keeping the diet on point and cardio in atm – thinking about doing a pro show while I’m in shape for the experience and some fun. But thinking about things right now so will keep you all updated.

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What is next? Your season is finished now? Or will you compete in Ireland as a pro?

I’m keeping it tight atm while I make some decisions

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