[Maddy]

Hi guys, another later night than usual happy Saturday! Up after a little lie in, out for a walk and breakfast. Did a little work and then off to train hams and glutes with Neca at Kings. Without sounding like a cunt, I don’t particularly like training with anyone. I really enjoy training alone. I don’t struggle to push myself ever and enjoy the time I spend with myself in the gym with my headphones on zoned out. I have very few acceptions to this and Neca is one of them. She has fantastic legs and is bigger and stronger than me so I’m happy to listen, watch, learn and discuss with her. Fantastic session. Came home and pretty much zoned out. Had a bath. Just finished my final meal and I’m ready to sleep. I did start my cycle today so feeling particularly tired and even more so after the session we had today.

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[Maddy]

I agree with everyone above. Kamara made some really valid points as to why a ‘dirty bulk’ is a pretty bad way to try and grow. Loss of appetite and digestive issues can make eating such a chore. Without painting everyone with the same brush, a lot of people who claim to be ‘hard gainers’ often aren’t eating as much as they think as it’s usually based on estimates!

Track your food accurately and choose calorie-dense foods as Kam mentioned like bagels, jam, and honey. Drink some of your carbs from things like orange juice with each meal. Consider including things like dried fruits and nuts in your diet. There are so many ways to increase kcals without increasing the volume of food on your plate.

I suggest you create a plan with foods you actually enjoy and digest well. Putting effort into your meals and picking things you enjoy makes the whole process a lot easier to adhere to. The guys above mentioned some really good options. From there if you’re struggling to increase kcals we can help by suggesting ways to increase kcals without affecting volume.

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[Maddy]

Hi guys, quickly adding to my log before it turns midnight! Busy busy day today, a lot of editing, client work, quads and glutes got smashed (in the best way) and i’m so ready for bed. Hams and glutes tomorrow

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[Maddy]

Hi guys. FAT laptop day and rest day broken up with a few walks. Check-ins, editing and packing orders. Doesn’t look like much but i am super tired from staring at a screen!

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[Maddy]

I totally agree with Andy and Allison! Totally normal to hold some water for a period of time post show if routine and food is different. Resume your usual cleaner meals, routine, hydration and sleep and you’ll likely feel less bloated in time.

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[Maddy]

Hi guys. Very busy day today! Up for a walk, breakfast and work, then off to train hams glutes and a bit of delts. Great session just in a little later than intended! Then popped over to see my grandma and spent some time with her then back home to finish off work for the day, finish a LARGE chunk of steps not hit then finally dinner and now soon bed. My right knee feels a bit shit so will make an effort to stretch surrounding areas as that worked well last week

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[Maddy]

I second what rich has asked! How have things been since? In the grand scheme of things, if you’re not injured or in pain, visuals look similar, recovery is good and training hasn’t changed, I’d focus on continuing to work on those push exercises. Reset load and make sure you’re moving accurately as Marc mentioned. Or change out your movements. While it’s frustrating, likely nothing to panic about and you can still make progress.

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[Maddy]

Hi guys! Rest day for me today. A lot of laptop work, check ins, packing orders for MAD as I’ve just started a week long birthday sale. Very proud that MAD is somehow still standing! Steps hit, meals eaten and most of my work complete for the day. I feel content ✨

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[Maddy]

Thank you all so much for taking the time to reply.

Reading your words honestly gave me a lot of perspective and helped me calm down mentally. I’m learning to be less hard on myself when things go out of my control, and your support really meant a lot in a week like this.

I know I’m still young and have a lot to learn but I’m hungry for it, and everything I go through teaches me something new.

I’ll be back home tomorrow night, and from Monday I’m locking straight back in

one step at a time, with full focus and patience.

Thanks again, means the world to me.

Hiya Beni, how are you getting on? Hopefully things are going well 🔥

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[Maddy]

Hello hello guys happy Monday. In for Quads and Glutes today. Bodyweight has been continually trending down, visuals are a little leaner and appetite is good. So far I’m not really pushing super hard so happy to continue on dieting to get to a leaner position before continuing on with growth. Took things cautiously with leg extension today and opted for higher rep sets just for the sake of my knees. (No pain or issues just some clicking and discomfort) leg press load is continually going up, smith squats are killing me but on the occasion I’ll get an extra kilo or rep so I’ll take it. On the whole sitting lighter and performance is still fab. Happy days! Resting tomorrow

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[Maddy]

Hiya Joe, totally agree with all the info above that the guys mentioned. Are you experiencing pain in your wrists while you lift? If so have a look at how you’re stacking the load through your hand/wrist. Also consider seeing a physio to give a proper assessment. Big time in agreeance with the fact that wrist wraps should be used to support a lift not mask main or underlying issues. Same deal with knee sleeves, belt, any accessories like this.

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[Maddy]

Hi guys it’s been a lovely chill Sunday. Rest day as always. I slept for almost 10 hours after being so tired yesterday. A little work in the morning and then spent the day in central at a coffee festival. Drank a LOT of coffee, spent some time with friends and got back home at a decent time too. Steps defo hit! Very much ready for bed now

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[Maddy]

Totally agree with Clare. I highly doubt it will be ‘fixed’ in 2 days with anything you might do! Resting and then easing back into training is the smartest thing to do. Also consider a physio/sports therapist for physical treatment.

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[Maddy]

Hi guys happy Saturday. In for my final session of the week. A bit of a rushed morning packing orders for MAD before the collection cut off point. Hams and glutes went very well! Very tired today after a late night yesterday but managed to tick off training, work steps and meals. Knee feeling a little iffy while getting some steps in so I’ll be sure to stretch surrounding areas through the course of the day tomorrow 👍🏼

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[Maddy]

Not much else to add here. Hilly covered things you can do very well.

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