[Marc]

All the team have answered you perfectly well. Like with most areas of bodybuilding, listen to you body and go by biofeedback as this will give you the answers you need for what to do at that given time.

[Marc]

Back to full volume today, push went down really well. Energy was up, push good numbers across all exercises and by the end felt pretty pumped. Hunger is deffo up today, few points today I was clock watching waiting for my next meal so appetite is really in a good spot. 1 more meal to go then bed by 9pm for me

[Marc]

No and Not IME

water based drugs are a big risk but i have never heard of any one having issues with inject L carnatine -ive been using it more or less daily for 2-3 years now wth no issues.

This is my opinion also

[Marc]

Check in feedback in from Kuba today. Literally a case of keep on rinsing and repeat each week adding that bit more muscle and growing lean. My appetite is still high but that’s not my concern I have to nail this phase now being patient and that’s what I care about making each day count. Today I’ve got some client work done in the morning, then went out for a coffee with Kerry and took my meals with me bit of a chilled day. Homemade off plan meal this evening, lean mince burgers, sweet Potatoes fries and brioche buns and then it’s an early night for me. Happy with the spot I’m
In currently, mentally locked in for the coming months

[Marc]

Looking really good right now big man !

Thank you man really appreciate this comment. I’m sure you are the same as me, head down enjoying the process and looking forward to getting back up on stage next year

[Marc]

Marc, any plans to compete 2024 season?

Hi Daniel

100% definitely competing next year. The plan is to compete in the later shows to qualify for
Next year’s Olympia and also look at the earlier qualifiers for next years Olympia too. Waiting for the show dates to get announced and then that will help with picking the shows. Itching to get back on stage

[Marc]

it isn’t gh or thyroid.

It’s just body fat bud, you’ve gained 15-17 kg in short space of time, you have gained far far too much body weight / far too quick so you will have water retention and edema from water / bf

T3/4 does not cause water retention.

The key next time round is to try and be a lot more patient when you push up to avoid this.

[Marc]

Last session of the week done and dusted, de-volume legs session ticked off with Karlton. Reduced volume taking our back off sets but we still got after it. It was a good chance for me to work on getting my breathing pattern better this entire week with the de-volume sessions. I’m finding towards the end of my working sets when I push for the final few reps I’m changing my breathing pattern to almost sounding like a grunt around failing from my breathing instead of muscular failure so this is something I’m working on.

Check in pics and form sent over to Kuba for feedback tomorrow morning. My average weight this week is 0.8kg up and my bodyweight on average is 123.4kg which is 272lbs. I still have over 17 weeks left in this push up and roughly my bodyweight is trending up by at least 0.5kg. If I take 0.5kg x 17 that is 8.5kg and then add that on to 123.4kg that would leave me sitting at 131.9kg (290.7lbs) which would be a solid push up. The goal is growing lean and so far so good. Being patient is key to get the most of this push up.

[Marc]

Holding water is likely coming from your gh so I would suggest pulling that out

[Marc]

Rest day today, been a busy one some pt clients this morning, client consults and check ins. Been a productive day, trying to fight off what could be a cold coming on so making sure I’m doubling up on my vit c and d3+k2, this time of year is the worst for it

[Marc]

All what I would have suggested has been mentioned already, and the replies are all pretty similar so that gives you some reassurance that the suggestions will help you

[Marc]

Hi guys, another de-volume session today. Hit pull with Karlton at my usual (new gym). Only 1 set per exercise taking my back off sets, but it was enough. Felt pretty pumped, but got in done what was needed then back home. Post workout meal has gone in, 1 more meal to go and definitely another early night aiming to be in bed around 8:30

[Marc]

I’m in agreement with the comments above

[Marc]

First day back in the gym after my rest days. De-volume push session, it’s always one of those where I have to remind myself not to go all out and stick to the lower volume. I trained on my own today at my local gym. It made sense as it’s de-volume so I trained earlier and also Kerry got back today so it meant being able to spend some time with her.been good catching up, looking forward to getting an early night tonight also

[Marc]

It’s common and not unheard of, I wrote an instagram post of my own experience last year. Moving forward I’d focus on the points Kuba has mentioned. You’ve owned it and now you want to move forwards so don’t dwell on it put it down to experience.