[Maddy]

Hiya Mel, first things first, speak to your coach! I’m sure they’ll be willing to explain why you’re following that protocol. That will likely calm any anxieties you might have and build further trust/trust in the process.

I doubt any of us would be able to properly comment on this without seeing your physique/check in pictures. Your coach should have all the data and previous understanding of what’s best for you at your current standing

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy Sunday. Rest day for me and I NEEDED it. Up early today for a walk, breakfast and work then spent the afternoon with family and now getting ready for bed

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[Maddy]

Hiya Ben, the guys above have covered this well and I agree. Food sources don’t need to change at all but if it’s something you want, then it can. Some coaches may change food sources in a prep to help with satiety if you’re really struggling. There does come a point where you’ll feel hunger regardless and that can’t be helped. But for the most part, if you’re digesting things well and getting the result you need then you’re good.

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy Saturday! Up for a walk, breakfast, work and then in for hams and glutes. The gym has expanded with some new pieces of kit. Got my session done and then had a go with a few of the new pieces! Some really nice stuff that may find a place in my program at some point! I can feel I need bodywork and so that’s something I’ll get booked in soon. At this point with my chiro I’m waiting till she comes back to get myself sorted!

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy Friday! Rest day for me mostly consisting of me being at my laptop! Out for a walk this morning and evening. SI has been a bit better even after yesterday’s quads and glutes and so hopefully tomorrows ham and glute session goes well 👍🏼

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[Maddy]

I can’t add much more to the above! Clare gave a really comprehensive response that clearly outlines the benefits!

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy Thursday. In for quads and glutes today! Up for a walk first thing, breakfast, check ins and work before heading into the gym in the afternoon. Digestion has been a bit slower and so the time between meals and training was considerably longer just so I wouldn’t feel sick. Likely just a patch that will sort itself out! Had a really good session, maintained most lifts and a small increase on glute drive. Happy days. Back home to continue and wrap up for the day. Final meal very late but hopefully tomorrow being a rest day will have my appetite feel a little better

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[Maddy]

Hi guys! Happy Wednesday. Rest day for me today! Up early for a very wet and windy walk, breakfast, check ins and then popped out to get a motorbike helmet (random I know but I need one if I’ll be sitting on the back of my partners) back home for a little more work and then off to have an early dinner/my normal meal for me with my grandma. Spent some time with her today then back home to wrap up the day

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[Maddy]

Hiya mate, how has training performance been? How is recovery? How is digestion? If you’re making progress doing the above there’s no need to change a thing. Get lean and then get building! Just a heads up, we can’t see any check in pictures 👍🏼

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy Tuesday! Up for a walk before the rain! Breakfast, check ins and work, calls and then finally in for hams and glutes. So, on the way to the gym my chiro actually called to cancel and reschedule which isn’t ideal but I did feel better today. I managed fine with hinges today and actually progressed rdls. I do feel like I’m not 100% and will need to see her but for now things are looking up

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[Maddy]

Hiya Dmitry, I’m all for having a plan in place but it’s hard to comment here without seeing any check in pictures. Also, I’d allow for more time in certain phases.

All in all, the idea of dieting, spending some time at maintenance and then into a long build, I like. I personally don’t like the idea of an extreme diet like that as I really don’t feel that supports training performance. I’d spend a bit more time in a manageable deficit and not totally cut out carbs like that.

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[Maddy]

I agree with Hilly! Bring up TD and NTD kcals up as Hilly suggested and take things slowly 👍🏼

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy Monday! Rest day for me today so the usual up for a walk, breakfast and then straight in for work. My hip/SI is not good and so I’ve booked in for my chiro’s next available appointment next week 🥲 I’m not letting myself go under again goddamn it. Sitting has been a bit of a challenge today and so most check ins have been standing, a lot of editing done standing. Walking and movement helps a lot and so we’ll see what’s in store for me tomorrow!

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Hi guys happy Sunday! Up for a walk, breakfast, check ins and then in for quads and glutes. My SI is not super funky fresh so took the session as it came. Not bad just some troubles with split squats and so left that there. I know not to push this shit when it’s not great so it is what it is! Back home to wrap up with work for today and chill for the evening

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[Maddy]

Hi guys! Happy weekend. A rest day for me and a lot of editing and laptop work too! My SI has been a bit ahitty I can’t lie. Likely a mix of sitting and from yesterday’s session. It is what it is! Out for a walk in the morning and evening to break up the laptop day.

In for a full leg session tomorrow we’ll see how it goes! If my SI is shit I’ll absolutely be taking it easy

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