[Marc]

As usual, Thursday is a rest day for me. I usually get a sports massage today but with me being away at Kerry’s place down South that hasn’t happened today. I can really feel the difference when I don’t have treatment, even with the mobility work that I do daily I can still tell that I need that little bit more.

There’s a really good chiropractor down here though so I’m waiting to hear back from him if he has any availability to get me in the next day or 2.

Still unable to give you guys updates on my next steps with food being pulled back / plan moving forwards. I have heard from Cal but I think he must be super busy since returning back from Dubai.

[Marc]

Wash it with some white vinegar and rub lemon on it before you season and cook it. Usually does the trick, this is what I personally do when I buy raw meat

[Marc]

Morning session for me today. Travelling down south to Kerry’s for a few days, so with the 3.5hrs drive it made sense to train in the morning.

I went with training arms and Abs today, instead of my usual usual pull session today because my body felt a little tired.

In the past I would have pushed through this feeling, but now I’m trying to be more in tune with my body and how I’m feeling to have the most effective sessions. So the session today was almost like an active recovery day with me training smaller muscle groups.

Awaiting updates from Cal on my next steps (on the back of the info I said yesterday in my log).

[Marc]

From people who I know who have tried Both sarms and peds, there preference has been to stay using peds. Not something I am interested personally, rather stay with what I know

[Marc]

Full leg session today. Some progress was made with weight with what I could lift today. Worked up to 4pps on leg press, over the last 3 weeks I’ve been able to add an extra plate each side so that’s a positive.

Although I can see the progress, I can’t help but feel frustrated. Legs was a bodypart I spent a long time last off season working on improving and I know again this off season it’s still a priority, so this seems like a setback for how I know I want to be training but I’m trying to remain positive.

Had a chat with Cal today, my appetite has taken a hit recently. We will be looking at pulling back on calories for a short period so as and when things get mapped out here I will keep you all updated.

[Marc]

Thanks for the replies yeah I think once I have a routine going for a couple weeks it will get easier.

On the diet planner and on most plans it’s 6 meals a day does this matter much if it was 4 meals etc so higher carbs can be used each meal ? I could work my macros into meals easier then

If 4 meals works better for your structure and routine try this approach. If you have training day and non training day calories, you could perhaps have two different food plans here with different food sources to add some variety.

Another option have a think about what foods you enjoy, work it into a meal plan(s) and simply go with a set plan you want for that particular day.

As someone who has macro tracked for just over a year I have staple meals that I eat, but i rotate food sources every so often also,

[Marc]

Today ended up being a forced rest day, woke up with a migraine that I just couldn’t shift so I’ve slept a far bit today. Hoping I’m back to normal tomorrow so get back to routine and crack on with my week.

Blood test results came back today and all good, improvements on last time too. I’ll be speaking with Cal tomorrow with where we go from here in all aspects to get a solid plan in place.

[Marc]

The guys have covered the answers well above here. I’ve trained alone and also with training partners over the years. Some better than others.

I think there are pros and cons to both. However, I a good training partner I believe can make a difference with like you had mentioned sporting. But they need to understand how/when to do so. They have to be of benefit and not a hindrance to your own progress.

What I would say, what brings you the best results and contentment stick with this.

[Marc]

Rounded off a chilled weekend with my daughter going to an inflatable bounce place. To save any embarrassment Kerry went on with my youngest lol so I was basically the camera man capturing the moments.

I live for moments like this, balance is key to happiness and it’s nice to have these memories.

Last meal of the day going in, then it’s an early night for me ready to get at it tomorrow in the gym 👊🏿!

[Marc]

Definitely not a stupid question, better to ask in doubt. Take on board the advice above and you will see a big difference

[Marc]

My last training session of the week ticked off early this morning. Prefer to train after 2 or 3 meals, but I’ve got my kids this weekend so an early session was on the cards so I can enjoy my time with them.

Really good session, my strength felt good today. I’m been making day mobility and pre-post stretching a priority each day and today felt like things were clicking. I was able to add some more weight to my compound exercises today which felt good mentally and physically.

I’m going to post a training reel tomorrow on my IG page from todays workout so keep a look out for that.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

[Marc]

Hi Florian

Shaving can be pretty time consuming if you can’t use something that’s pretty quick like veet, especially if doing it yourself.

I’d maybe think about laser hair removal like phoebe has said (I know this can work out expensive though) or having a wax then keeping on top of shaving regularly.

[Marc]

Hi guys

Leg session for me this evening. Made some progress on my lifts but still working in very high rep ranges as I can’t load weight that I would like to just yet.

Exercises today were;

Leg extension x3
Leg press x3
DB rdl x2
Lying leg curl x3
Adductor x3
Seated calf raise x3

Although some wins with being able to increase weight on exercises, I really am itching to get back to training how I want to with legs and making the progress I know I need. It’s a process so I’m trying to remind myself this, but damn I miss training ‘properly’

[Marc]

Thank you Meg and Nathan, I will up the steps and cardio and track food. Do you suggest training in the same way as I have been, so 1 working set to failure on each body part and every other day?

Hi Rob
It sounds like you are enjoying this style of training so I would stick with this style of training. Even on a cut try to stay as strong as possible for as long as you can. 1working set will help here for you and as you train every other day this will still allow for recovery from training to failure.

[Marc]

Usual rest day today. I had my bloodwork done this morning which I’m pleased about at this will help with planning with my push up phase this off season.

I also had my usual rest day sports massage on my upper body working through some tight areas in my lats and serratus anterior.

Heading to sleep now, legs tomorrow which I’m looking forward to and see what I’m able to do with my building back up gradually with what I am able to do.