[Marc]

If performance in the gym can improve then train earlier. Steps are physically less demanding so switching things around if it will benefit you then go for it

[Marc]

Leg session in the bag. Deffo felt like a tough one. Reset a few lifts today as I am trying not to rely on knee sleeves. Strength is holding well on this pull back in noticing my isolation exercises like adductor, standing leg curl, leg ext I’m able to take the Sets further so I’m really happy with that. 2k steps to get in to reach my 12k daily target then it’s chill and early night

[Marc]

If your not soft , push your calories a bit harder and keep your weight going up and see if you can get more from your push sessions from it , as at some point , all push work stalls and then it’s just about micro loading and then letting the body weight pushes see the muscle go on

Well I think that I am about 17% Bodyfat. Legs are not soft. Upper back is not soft. Lower abs and hips are definitely soft. Upper abs and serious are visible.

I was afraid to waste gains in Back and Legs as they are progressing very good. Rate of gain is About 0,8-1% of Bodyweight per month as is tend to store excess fat on hips and belly (age or just genetic, don’t know).

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I would say to keep some cardio in a few times a week and also track daily steps as this will help not only with cardiovascular fitness but allow you to keep those calories going in within carrying excess bodyfat. Also go with the advice Jordan has said and I’m sure you can get some more out of this phase

[Marc]

Pretty good pull session today. Trained after two meals today instead of 3, which was a good thing because the gym was quieter so that meant less waiting around.

Feel like I’m in that the middle ground stage of feeling small but also knowing I need to get leaner before the next push up, but I am starting to noticed more changes but still a little way to go.

Exercises today;

Single arm neutral grip pulldown x2
Single arm Cybex row x2
Single arm Panatta t-bar row x2
Upper back pulldown x2
Single arm cable rear delt fly x3
Single arm bicep curl (facing away from cable)x2
Single arm bicep curl (facing into cable) x2
Single arm overhead triceps pushdown x2

[Marc]

How many carbs are in 100g cooked of jasmine and basmati rice

If using an app like myfitnesspal for cooked it’s pretty much the same 28g carbs

[Marc]

Rest day today… posing client and In person check in at 5:45am followed by some morning steps. Kerry had filming this morning for her YouTube around her morning routine so I made a brief appearance lol… usual sports massage today. Midweek Check in also sent over to Kuba, visually getting leaner it’s to continue as I am right now. Productive day work wise with clients. Hunger was definitely up today, I seem to notice it a little more on rest days since the calories drop at the weekend but it’s all good

[Marc]

What’s the background info here. What’s low carbs? What have you been eating previously and what’s the purpose / goal that’s being worked towards and what is the timeframe to achieve this by?

[Marc]

Another good leg session today. Happy with how my sessions are going currently. Getting lighter in bodyweight but performance is holding well and some lifts even progressing.

Also had a great phone call today with Rob Latti who is a mindset coach we covered different topics around bodybuilding and personal development.

All round a great day!

[Marc]

I agree with the replies above. In off season I’ve been doing cardio 3 times a week for 20mins away from training and not when I train legs. Steps around 6-7k and I find that’s been helpful for me alongside using the tbjp health supplements

[Marc]

Had a really good push session today. Felt fresh in the gym and got after it from set 1 so really happy how today went. Lightest weight so far on my cut today weighing in at 126kg. I have a feeling with the changes made to the plan yesterday going to see some nice changes with body composition this coming week. Also feels good to have more energy and not feel so sluggish like how I felt when I pushed up to my peak weight this off season

[Marc]

You have take the right steps getting advice from professionals. I agree with what Clare’s points are around training. I’d also be mindful of bracing your core with each exercise to help protect yourself when training

[Marc]

Check in feedback in this morning. Daily steps outside have gone from 10k to 12k and food has also been lowered on training day and rest day. What my calories / macros are I don’t know I’m in robot mode following the plan that’s in front of me.

I am curious to know, but what I’ve found in the past is when I don’t get caught up in numbers with food or scale weight it helps my mindset to just do what needs to be done.

5 weeks down, another 5 weeks to go for me to get leaner before the next push up.

[Marc]

Not yet, there’s so many flavours spoilt for choice lol. I always go with the sounds of the ones that appeal to me most, so I would do the same if I was you bud

[Marc]

Rest day for me today. Had a great sleep last night, woke up went for my usual morning walk then took my check in pics ahead of tomorrows check in.

I have my youngster daughter overnight she said she wanted a lazy day today lol so we’ve been chilling indoors today

[Marc]

Personally If you are struggling to develop your back a grip and rip approach isn’t going to help you. To build your back you need to be able to connect with each exercise and control the load you are moving. Along side that all the points that Meg mentioned also