[Marc]

Another session I went into today feeling a little tired. I think the intensity from sessions since having a training partner has definitely stepped up and this is part of the reason. But, mindset switched on when in the gym and across the board all exercises were progressed today which I’m very happy about. One more session to go tomorrow to finish the training week then I will speak with Kuba about energy levels

[Marc]

Thanks for your insight Clare very helpful, my thoughts were the same as yours regarding being in the wrong state to digest food post workout however I build up a big appetite when I train for the most part therefore it is difficult to withstand eating as soon as I can.

This can be a big one being in the wrong state of mind post workout when eating which could be part of the reason you are having the problems you are experiencing. I always have unwind post workout as is helps relax me and sets me up for optimal digestion. I’d add this to your supps stack

[Marc]

Rest day for me and definitely needed. Hunger today has been really noticeable, but again it’s all about being patient in this push up. Midweek check in pics sent over to Kuba, no changes with the plan for now. It’s to continue as I am, creeping that bodyweight up steadily. Sports massage today, so a chilled day alongside client work – so not too much else to add

[Marc]

First leg session of the week in the bag. I felt a little tired going into todays session and I also forget to take my pre workout before going to the gym so i was pissed about that lol but anyway it’s a mindset thing. All exercises across the board progressed with form, reps and weight. Definitely ready for bed already lol really pushing myself in every session and I’m loving it!

[Marc]

If she is genuinely only eating what you say, then she needs to gradually increase her calories over time.

Make sure she’s hitting her protein target and split that over 4-5 small meals a day, plenty of fruit and veg, quality fats and carbs. Aim for a 40/40/20 split of protein, carbs and fats.

Continue to do some steady state cardio, but not excessive amounts and focus more on weight training. Hit a step target of 8-10,000 each day too.

Drink plenty of water every day.

If she has a condition, which causes constipation, then this will effect scale weight and give the impression that fat isn’t being lost, so focus more on the look rather than the number on the scale.

I would have her using TBJP Superfood Greens for some additional fibre, nutrients and protein, alongside Cure-Coming and INSURE to manage systemic inflammation and blood sugar.

This x2, but there are also some great suggestions in the replies for you to implement with her

[Marc]

Solid start to the week today. In for push and another session progressing all lifts. That extra bump in for the last few weeks is really helping in my sessions. My usual push session today;

Seated ab crunch machine x2
Cable y raise x3
Pec deck x2
Incline chest press x2
Neutral grip chest press x2
Seated cable fly x2
Seated machine dips x2
Gym pin cable bicep curl facing in x2
Gym pin d handle triceps pushdown x3
Cuffed over shoulder triceps ext x3

[Marc]

I agree with the guys feedback above. What you also need to mindful of is your hunger will be high post cut. So you have to be patient with when you up your calories. Eat enough calories to see weight trend up but don’t add calories unnecessarily because you are hungry, as you are bound to be hungry for the first weeks of this push up. Keep us posted how you go

[Marc]

Check in feedback from Kuba today. Average bodyweight is up 1kg from last week, sitting at 122kg currently and the best I’ve looked at the weight body composition wise. Firing on all cylinders with training and food is really good. We want to push things along, so a slight increase with food on training day and rest day. What these calories are I don’t know as I simply follow the plan set out. Goal is to keep insulin sensitivity in good place over this push up and I’m confident this will happen as I’m so focused on nailing this as it’s my last push up before prep.

Watched the Japan pro today, Theo 1st and Alfred 2nd in the open bodybuilding. Both good physiques and both athletes I have beat before so it’s certainly lit my fire some more.

Been a mad weekend, youngster daughter wasn’t well so I had like 4 hours sleep if that. Now currently sat in a&e with my eldest daughter as she’s hurt her hand so had an X-ray and waiting on results. To say I’m tired is an understatement but family first and these things can’t be helped

[Marc]

You’ve got some really good advice here what you can put into practice and make some great changes. For me when my carbs get high my intra workout is tbjp sustain and performance fuel and I also use pomegranate juice. If cost is an issue just use one of the tbjp intra carbs. I’d also suggest using tbjp in-sure to help with the higher carbs you are getting in. If budget allows also digest max as the pharmacy grade supp will help to breakdown carbs, protein and fats

[Marc]

Really good leg session yesterday. Feeling like unlocking another level with my sessions now having a training partner, being able to push myself further with both weight and reps which is exactly what I needed.

Rest day today, check in pics taken and form completed ready for feedback from Kuba tomorrow.

Spoke with Kerry this morning as she’s out in Japan ahead of her show tomorrow. Wish I was there but few priorities here, but I’ll be watching that livestream tomorrow early morning on the uk.

A day spent with my youngest daughter and my mum today 🙂

[Marc]

Hey buddy! I’m not sure there’s anything you can do on this space of time to lower that testosterone! I’m not sure I would even want to, I would be looking at ways to increase my testosterone naturally before using TRT.

I agree with this. But if you then decide not to go the natural way and go down the line or trt the gel or injection is the same thing, just you are taking it in a different form

[Marc]

My last session of the week is going down shortly and its legs! Up for it and looking forward to getting after it.

Spoke with Kuba this morning, a drop in weight of 0.8kg overnight so removing last meal from my plan and having an off plan meal and I’ll all for it because my hunger is high. With Kerry being away my steps have naturally been higher with doing bits around the house etc so we want to make sure the calories are going in as I am using more energy with day to day jobs

[Marc]

I fully agree with what Adam says.

To add I would try to organised with meal prep a few days in advance so that it’s one less thing you need to be doing when you get in from the gym (that’s if you prep your food in the evening).

If dream sleep is out of your budget the magnesium supplement from tbjp would be an option for you. It doesn’t have as much ingredients but it’s a useful alternative

[Marc]

Super busy day today with me getting back from holiday yesterday. Food shop, cooking, washing clothes, client work, haircut, and of course training. Solid pull workout today with Karlton. Despite my day being busy and steps racking up to 13k with no direct steps training today was really good. I posted up a reel on IG of some of my exercises today. Off to bed shortly, definitely need some sleep

[Marc]

yes i would look to drop another 12-15lb and get pretty lean – then recheck the bloods

I would then make sure to use TBJP INSURE when you start upping food

I agree with Peters comment here. To add, alongside tbjp insure you can also use digest pharma pro which is a great digest enzyme that will help to breakdown carbs, protein and fats