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Clare and Kerry nailed it. I agree with all the above. Often it’s a case of long term planning and thinking. Without rest days its likely progress will stall and recovery will take a hit especially while dieting. Clare gave some solid advice. If you like being in the gym you can go in and do cardio/core work. Amazing that you love being in the gym and you’re hungry for it. Rest days defo have a place and I think will only help your love for being in the gym 👍🏼
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Agree with the guys above! I previously was taking that minimum dose and if I’m honest I didn’t feel much benefit. I’ve been taking 6caps of Oh mega pharma pro (3 morning 3 night) for the past year+ and have seen/felt noticeable difference over time
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Hi guys happy Tuesday. Up for a walk, breakfast and then straight into work and check ins before popping off to the chiro this afternoon. We had an initial consultation where we spoke a little around where my weaknesses are (pelvis/pubic symphisis) and where pain starts to present. We didn’t have enough time to go over treatment and I have a busy week ahead and so I’m booked in again for 2 weeks time to move forward with treatment. In the meantime I have some rehab to do on rest days 👍🏼
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Hi guys happy Monday! Up for a walk, breakfast, work and then in for quads and glutes. I had such a good session. Compared to my last few sessions things felt amazing. I actually felt strong and could keep up with the session. Amazing. Back home to continue with work for the day, editing and finally dinner and chill. I’ve booked in for a chiro with someone a little closer to home. It’s someone new (for me) and I hope it’s helpful as driving to Essex takes out quite a big chunk of my day and usually always falls on a training day. It’ll be great if this works out. We’ll see!
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Peter made some amazing points. I get what you’re asking! Peaking ‘perfectly’ especially at a higher level is pretty hard. You can know what protocol you might want to follow but as Peter mentioned, external factors can come in to play, stress, environment, nerves. This can present different issues in different athletes and then you find yourself having to adapt the plan. Also what he mentioned about taking risks. Not sure if that has your question answered but basically it’s hard working with the human body. People assume things are very predictable (sometimes it is) but often that’s not the case!
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Hi guys happy Sunday. A WAY more chill Sunday compared to last and the week I’ve just had. I really needed a day where I pulled back. Up for a walk, breakfast and a bit of work/check ins (still SOME work) and then a lovely afternoon doing the food shop, chilling and started playing Ghost of Tsushima. I know I’m way behind the trend but I’ve wanted to play it for ages. My sister recommended to to me a while back and today I finally started. Period in full swing today so hopefully that chills tf out by tomorrows quad and glute session
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Hiya Matt, I haven’t listened to that podcast so perhaps it’s in reference to that. Let us know the question you might be asking here or if it’s more a case of if we agree with what you’ve mentioned above.
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Hiya Iago, I agree totally with the guys above. You have quite a few things flagging up there that can ultimately be resolved or at least improve with rest. Don’t frame it as you making less progress, being lazy or a waste of time. It’s you choosing recovery over pushing through needlessly. Listen to these signs before your body forces you to be in a position where you have no choice.
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Hi guys happy weekend! Up for a walk, breakfast then in to train hams glutes and delts. My weight was LOW today and has trickled down as the week has progressed. Frustrating but rest, an offplan meal and perhaps a little more food over next week will be what I need to keep things ticking along. Enjoyed a lovely birthday meal with family this evening. Lots of chatting and I’m finally ready for bed
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Hiya John, I train after one meal too and feel very similar when I have too big of a pre meal. This is totally fine. Seeing as you get meals in after training and throughout the day, that routine is absolutely fine. It sounds like you’re prioritising good digestion and performance. Nice 👍🏼
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Hi guys happy Friday. Up for a lovely but very chilly sunny walk this morning, breakfast then straight into check ins and work. In for legs today. Yesterday I was fairly low energy and today through training I was struggling to recover between sets. Turns out I got my period so the past few days make a lot of sense 😂 back home to carry on for the day and finally an evening of chill.
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I personally weigh all my food raw as I find it more accurate and means I can vary cooking method. E.g. a potato cut into chips and air fried will weigh less than potato boiled due to water content. If it’s weighed out raw you can prepare it how you like! For proteins I also weigh them raw. If you’re consistent with cooking method you can likely weigh it cooked as Adam mentioned
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Hiya Lucas, are you able to link any videos of you deadlifting? This would greatly help alongside with the above info
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Hi guys! Another rest day for me predominantly working, MOT and honestly resting but not really feeling like I’m resting as I know I have work I need to do 🙃 it’s one of those things, a busy time of year!
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I couldn’t agree more with the guys above! I know a lot of people might say this but you’re super young and just getting started. You’re doing fantastic so far so honestly I don’t see the need for anything. Keep on doing what you’re doing for now and imo for the next at LEAST 5+ years
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