[Marc]

Pros and cons to both sides. This I think would come down to personal preference. Until you have tried something for yourself and assess how you feel, it’s hard to base your judgement on what others have done as it will be personal to yourself your experience

[Marc]

Push session over at tbjp x shed gym today! Timed it perfectly, missed yesterday’s crowd and I was able to get around the gym and get it done. Still building weights back up with my shoulder post op so still a lot of unilateral work being done in my workouts. I trained with my client today who’s over from Japan so that was pretty cool too.

Post workout had a nice chat with James, first time really sitting down and speaking with him which was really cool to share stories / experiences / aspirations.

If you have been to the tbjp x shed gym I would definitely recommend putting it on your list of gyms to visit!

[Marc]

What a day! Being at the opening of the tbjp x shed gym. Unreal atmosphere, packed gym, familiar faces from the industry and new faces too. Insane gym! I didn’t train today, but me and Kerry have stayed over so plan to train tomorrow when the gym might be a little quieter.

Kerry and myself have got clients over from Japan so we will hit a session over at the gym here before heading back to our ends. Looking forward to training tomorrow.

Oh and my push up phase starts tomorrow!

[Marc]

Hi bud, I definitely wouldn’t pick up from where I left off. Coming back after a de-load you will be feeling fresher, but going back in where you left off will likely after a few weeks having you feeling slammed / fatigued again.

Personally for myself after a de-load my first two sessions back would be a de-volume sessions so I would only do 1 set for each of my exercises and that set would be my working set. I wouldn’t be trying to match previous log book numbers, but instead focus on re-setting my lifts. The sessions after the de-volume sessions again I’d go in lighter with the weight that I did before the de-load and look to make sure form, breathing pattern, etc are all on point and then look to build numbers up week by week within the training block.

[Marc]

Rest day for me today. Some client work boxed off early and also my check in sent over to Kuba for my feedback tomorrow. Hunger has definitely picked up this week, been a lot more noticeable.

Nothing too exciting today, food shopping had a look around some shops (racked my steps up) and had a coffee with Kerry talking over plans for the coming year.

[Marc]

I’ve seen this question on here twice (maybe you didn’t mean to post it twice). The replies on both threads are sound advice, take this on board. The basics work, just like what Michaela has mentioned.

[Marc]

Really good leg session today with Karlton. This one was filmed for his YouTube channel today which will drop in a week or so. It’s his first day on prep today, he’s coached by Kuba so I’m excited to see how he comes in over the weeks. Our first run today on the Cybex squat press, so set baseline numbers. I always like to undershoot what I think I can lift on new exercises so it can lead for my progress in the weeks to come.

I had a chiropractic appointment today so adjustments to neck, hip. Also graston and acupuncture. Very intense session, really working in helping to improve my ROM in my shoulder. I’ll definitely sleep well tonight after the day I’ve had lol

[Marc]

This could be a few things bud. I wouldn’t pull cardio as movement will aid in appetite and digestion.

What time do you wake and sleep? Are you spacing your meals evenly? Have you a solid routine for meal timings, steps?

What’s stress and sleep like?

The guys have also mentioned digestion aids. But for me it could be something routine based. The food set up looks solid. Not a lot of micro nutrients in there from fruit or veggies?

You could make some easy food source swaps for a pallet change as long as digestion allows too

Eating every 2-3 hours upon wake at 7 and sleep at 10:30. At the time of this post I was on break from school so I think the disruption to my routine may have been one of the causes [/quote]
Great to read things have improved for you. Having a solid routine helps a ton too. Well done bud

[Marc]

Happy with how today’s pull session went. Made progress on last weeks lifts and shoulder is feeling a little more comfortable week by week so able to up weights and increase ROM. Hunger is definitely up this week, lol deffo feeling like another food Increase won’t be far away based on my moving average weight being pretty much the same as last week even with food being increased on Sunday. Last meal going in, then off to bed. Feeling more energised now sleep is picking back up so that’s definitely a plus

[Marc]

The team have all made really good and valid points. Depending where you are in your cut with your timeline for when it will end you may need to look at other variables which have been mentioned like stress, are you due a de-load, have you added any compounds that would suppress your appetite. It sounds like things are moving at a good pace for you, just be mindful of not to run yourself too hard as that can be a whole hard to get out from.

[Marc]

Hi guys

So my log didn’t work for yesterday so I’ll post yesterday and today’s.

Another solid leg session today. Today was my second week with the tweaks to my leg workouts with gym Leco press and dumbbell split squat. Managed to progress both lifts with both form and weight which I’m happy about. I personally feel that these exercises are challenging more than the pivot leg press and single 45 degree leg press. I’ve got a love hate relationship with the split squat, but it’s an exercise I really feel a benefit from so I’m glad it’s back in.

Food has gone in easy again today. I’m getting a solid 7hr30 minimum each night sleep so I’m pleased sleep duration / quality has picked back up now it’s more comfortable sleeping at night post op. 1 more meal to go, then it’s off to bed for me.

… today weds was a rest day for me. I had a sports masssge on my legs and stretching on my upper body. Midweek check in with Kuba, he’s happy with the visuals. From next week it’s looking like we will begin my push up but I will keep you all updated on this.

[Marc]

First session of the week today I hit the solo and closer to home mainly because I’m still building my weight / strength back up. I had a really good session, I feel like my strength has picked up a bit and my ROM.

First day of increased training day food and I definitely noticed this difference, the pump was good. Still in what I would call a health phase post op, definitely looking forward to taking that next step with pushing on when the time is right

[Marc]

How do I ask a question in the forum without what I’m doing now as in commenting on another post please?

Whatever your question is go to the section that is most relevant to your question and click where it says add new topic and the write your question

[Marc]

Check in feedback in from Kuba today. Switching up the pace now the holding phase with nutrition set up has changed. I now have a training day and non training food plan as of today.

Cardio is still 3 days x 20 mins – steps on these days will be 6k

The days I don’t do cardio my step count will be 8k.

Looking forward to this change as it now another step forwards post op. Appetite has been high so this bump in food changes I am looking forward to. My weight on average from the week before last up 0.1kg up so now I’m expecting to see my weight start to trend upwards.

[Marc]

They certainly have their place . As a staple ensure diet is in a solid place as your foundation. Then as the guys have said with suggestions on supps will be in addition to your nutrition. Supplements can form a staple for your plan and the more you advanced with training you can add in extra to support your needs