[Marc]

Upper training session today at foundry gym in bham, I hit this session in between watching kerry after pre judging at the Arnold’s uk, before the finals this evening.

Upper session was ok, few different bits of kit compared to what I’m used to but I got the job done.

Kerry looked really good today, took a very nice look to the stage today and it was great for her having Meg staying with her / on hand to make the necessary changes and keep her calm.

Currently watching the Arnold’s uk finals, so we will see how this evening pans out across the different divisions

[Marc]

Check in with Patrick today. He’s happy with the way things are moving just over a week into prep so no changes. Higher calorie day today for legs after two days on lower kcals, before back to lower kcals food the next 2 days. So far 2.5kg down in 9 days since started prep, with no big changes in my opinion so great start so far.

[Marc]

I personally use alchemia, fast delivery and legit too which is hard to find. Their contact info are on the site too

[Marc]

Super busy day today, getting sorted for the Arnold’s weekend with kerry competing so we travelled down today. Athlete meet and greet this evening, nice to see some familiar faces and new ones too. Off to bed now, a lot later than usual because of the time of the athlete meet and greet. Today was a rest day, tomorrow is a planned training day after a check in with Patrick fasted

[Marc]

I don’t see a need for you to be running 18ius of HGH a day. If igf 1 is something you want to run then you can see how you get on with that alongside HGH

[Marc]

Bodyweight is trending towards, things are moving well from minimal changes. Posing practice today with Katie Farnden, work on both my front and rear double biceps pose today and I’m getting better with this and the changes are happening.

Training session today back and biceps (pull)

Chest supported row x2
D handle lat cable row x2
Single arm pulldown x2
Meadow row x2
Db concentration curl x3
D handle bicep cable curl (facing away from cable stack) x3
Abductor x3

6 mins stairmaster to finish off

[Marc]

It can serve a purpose for sure having set calories for certain body parts based on needs (eg higher carbs for muscle groups you want to bring up) and lower days for rest days.

It can for sure be used in a deficit too, adjusting where needed based again on your goals at that moment in time

[Marc]

I’ll be honest I’ve never heard of that brand. I only stick with what I know is reliable so as Jordan said, alchemia ticks that box. Their info is also on here

[Marc]

Check in today with Patrick, bodyweight this morning was 126.5kg, 6 days into prep and my start weight was 128.1kg. Bodyweight is fluctuating day to day and as Patrick said my body is adjusting to the first initial changes so we will see where things balance out ahead of my next check in this Friday. Some really nice changes coming with the posing tweaks I’ve been working on to present a more balanced physique which I’m really pleased with what I am seeing, as is Patrick.

Upper workout today / prep update. Really good session which I recorded today for YouTube and will get this edited and out asap

[Marc]

Morning guys

Rest day for me today. Feeling better than I had the last few days. Usual set up / start to my day client check ins, morning walk, vacuum and mobility.

Sports massage booked in later today along with going over posing too.

Another week to take a steps forwards in all areas!

[Marc]

Gritness gym would be another good shout in Watford, not too far from london or oxford Bicester village very big designer shopping outlet there

[Marc]

Not something I have done before but my clients have who leave out for work early in the morning and they say it’s fine for them, once give it a stir

[Marc]

Hi guys

Check in with Patrick this morning. Plans stays the same except for on my back and biceps session this coming week I will be on lower kcals instead of higher kcals as these are stronger body parts for me.

Legs session today at my local gym, solid session;

Adductor x2
Lying leg curl x2
Leg ext x2
Leg press (quad focused) x2
Seated ham curl x2
Abductor x3
Seated calf raise x3

Finished off with stairmaster post workout

[Marc]

Hi all

Still not 100% but carried on with my day as normal and rested where I could today. My session was ok, upper session number 2 of 3 on my plan, followed by cardio. Off to bed shortly, hopefully wake up feeling better tomorrow

[Marc]

Personally I think your coach cares and what he has said comes from a good place. I would look at your routine for your day and meal timings to ensure you aren’t in a position when you are not prepared to eat your meals that are on your plan.

I can say this because I’ve tried an approach of eating calories to fit my macros. It doesn’t work. Remove the confusion and stick to exactly what is on your plan. Trust me it will lead to a much better outcome and look