[Riley George]

Rest Day – Log Update

Today was a rest day, but I still made sure to get everything ticked off. Woke up and hit cardio first thing with 10 x 1 minute sprints on the assault bike. Afterwards I went food shopping, then out on a long walk where I ended up getting completely drenched, but I still made sure to get my 15k step goal in. Spent the rest of the day chilling out, now about to make my last meal and trial some Dream Sleep.

One thing that has been on my mind recently is the feeling of restlessness and anxiety that keeps coming up. It is strange because there is nothing obvious that I am worried about, yet it feels like a constant undercurrent I cannot quite shake. Almost like my body is in fight or flight mode when my mind knows there is no reason to be. Even though I have been feeling restless, sleep has actually been great, averaging 8 to 10 hours every night. Digestion has been solid, appetite is steady, and stress overall has been mildly low apart from those random panics that come out of nowhere and make me feel uneasy. Hoping that winding down properly, staying consistent with recovery, and trialing Dream Sleep will help take the edge off.

Despite all of that, no thoughts of binging which is huge for me, and I am just looking forward to Friday’s check in to see how the week looks as a whole.

Kept the promise to myself

[Riley George]

Full Body A – 26/08

Session went great today, hit 140kg RDL for 7 reps which moved well and left a couple in the tank. Everything else flowed and strength is holding nicely across the board.

Recovery has been in a really good place, got 8 and a half hours of sleep last night and woke up feeling rested. No real muscle soreness carrying over between sessions, appetite is solid, digestion has been smooth, and I am staying full without the bloating that used to creep in. Stress has been minimal which is a big plus, and the supplement stack (the must 5, hydration and the one) are all playing their roles in keeping things steady. Steps are locked in too which is keeping the cut moving forward.

Appetite has been steady, no real thoughts of binging for the last 5 weeks which I put massively down to mentality. Waking up each day and attacking it with my mentality has made all the difference.

Also got to watch Adonis break the world record with a 506.2kg hip thrust today which was insane to witness live. Definitely adds fuel to keep pushing in my own lane.

Right now I am genuinely enjoying the process more than ever and feel like momentum is fully on my side.

Kept the promise to myself.

[Riley George]

Yesterday’s session went well. Came straight off an 11 hour 20 minute shift and still had the energy to get in and get it done. No excuses, I just got to work. Everything clicked, hit my step goal, got through all my meals on point, and the session itself ticked every single box. Ended the day knowing I could not have done any more.

Today’s been solid so far. Cardio already ticked off this morning, meals are prepped and ready, and now it is just about chipping away at the steps for the rest of the day. Keeping things consistent, one day at a time.

Kept the promise to myself.

[Riley George]

Can’t wait to see it Riley

Thank you 🙂

[Riley George]

I’m 5 weeks into this phase and currently 6kg down. Running 3 full body sessions that I rotate through, training every other day. On rest days (so also every other day) I’m doing Assault Bike intervals 10 x 1 min on / 30s off. Steps are set at 12k on training days and 15k on non training days.

This is a cutting phase, with the goal of getting properly lean so I can reverse out cleanly and grow from a solid base.

I want to be honest in here. I’ve had my battles with binging. It’s been the biggest thing holding me back over the years. There were times where I’d smash through food late at night, way past the point of being full, and then sit there hating myself for it. That cycle of overdoing it, then guilt, then trying to “fix it” with cardio or restriction the next day, it’s exhausting.

But I’m in a much better place now. Over the last few months I’ve improved massively. Structure has been the game changer. Having my training, cardio, and diet all lined up gives me the control I used to feel like I didn’t have. The urges don’t just disappear, but I know how to handle them now. I don’t spiral, I don’t hide it, and I don’t let one slip ruin the whole week.

Part of starting this log is to keep myself accountable, not just for my lifts and steps, but for the mental side too. I want to document the reality, not just the highlight reel. If I can show the progress while also being open about the struggles, then that’s real growth for me.

The aim of this log is simple. Keep consistent, keep documenting, keep building.

Right now the goal is simple. Build a lean base that I can grow from. I want to strip back, get in proper shape, and then use that foundation to really push size. In the medium term I want to build strength across my squat, bench, and deadlift, with the idea of maybe stepping into powerlifting as well as bodybuilding. I want to try both, test myself in both worlds, and see where I can take it.

A big part of this comes from my dad. He was a bodybuilder and he’s always been my main inspiration. The courage and commitment he’s shown in all parts of his life is what lit the flame in me in the first place. JP has also been a huge inspiration, not just in training but in mindset, and having that influence around me keeps me driven.

My why is deeper than just lifting weights. For me it’s about overcoming what I thought would be the end. The binging. There were times where I thought that was it for me, that I’d never get out of the cycle. But I want to show that you can fall 10 times, keep fighting back, and still win. That’s what drives me.

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