[Marc]

Thanks for the responses. Just to confirm there were no issues putting it in suitcase.

Good to read mate, I thought that would be the case if you took it in your suitcase

[Marc]

Mid week check in today, Kuba has made the changes. Steps up from 10k daily to 12k. Food has been reduced on both training and rest day, by how much I don’t know and didn’t ask I’m just following the plan. 2.5weeks into the cut I expected food to drop and I’m here for it.

Not back to 100% still from flu but not far off now.

[Marc]

As in HIIT Cardio? At 7 days out I’d want to be reducing stress and reducing inflammation in the Legs. The last thing I’d want to do is introduce HIIT cardio.

If you still have fat to pull off, then you may need to keep cardio in a little longer in the form of LISS and additional steps, but I’d want to be pulling this as soon as possible as show day approaches to let inflammation and water subside from the Legs.

No matter what he’s done the weight loss has plateaued and just hasn’t budged . I suppose my mind is just deviating a little .
I’m reducing everything from 7 days out like you say . This is the plan , I’m just considering if there was possibility of adding something like HIT – I have to add I’m talking interval posing so 1 minute posing and 1 minute off for 30-45 mins as a session )
but I know you’re right . We will just stick to the plan . Thank you for the head wobble [/quote]
I agree with Clare here I wouldn’t be adding in HIIT so close to show. If weight has plateaued it could be due to your body being fatigued. As Clare said I’d be more inclined to do additional steps (walking outside not on a treadmill) as this would be less impact on the body. Ultimately though, it’s best to speak with your coach as they need to be aware of exactly what you are doing

[Marc]

Leg session 1 of 2 today. Session was ok, but it was like the whole gym was training legs today so some waiting around between sets which I’m not a fan off.

Energy was down a little still today because not back to 100% yet and I crap nights sleep yesterday.

Really Sad to hear the passing of our iron brother Neil today, complete shock

[Marc]

Hello Marc, what weight did you start your diet at? What size are you? THANKS

Hi Michel

When I started my diet I was 131.2kg and this morning I was 127.9kg and this is me now at the start of my 3rd week of dieting.

[Marc]

Went in for push today. Still not back to 100% but better than I was over the weekend. Worked in higher rep ranges today so I didn’t bury myself for tomorrow and session went ok so I’ll take that over doing nothing

[Marc]

I agree with the above that’s what I do personally

[Marc]

Here to reconfirm what’s been said above! Keep us posted how it goes

[Marc]

Still not feeling 100% today. Been sweating loads literally for no reason, but I’ve made sure my 10k steps got hit as it’s a usual rest day that’s what I’ve done. Watched the open bodybuilding livestream, think it played out as I expected with Nathan winning, 10 pro shows wins that definitely takes some doing! Last meal COR, strawberries and nut butter going in then it’s off to bed for me

[Marc]

There’s so many to choose from you’re literally spoilt for choice! Go with the ones that stand out to you bud, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed

[Marc]

Hi guys

So woke up today still feeling crap. Sore throat, and headache. Attempted training but it just wasn’t there. Slept the majority of the day, probably one of the hottest days and couldn’t even get my session done and enjoy the weather. Meals all went in, in 1k shy of my step target of 10k done what I could today so I didn’t feel like a failure to me

[Marc]

Dropping another 10lbs or so would put you in a good position to start gaining. As the others have said, you could grow from here, but I’d be tempted to get a little more bodyfat off first to put you in the best position. It all depends on how you feel and what you want to do really.

I agree with Clare here, push a little more you don’t have to spend long here but get the job done now to give more runway for growing.

[Marc]

Today was a rest day for me in the end. Should have been legs but wasn’t feeling 100% so pushed it back with the intention to train them tomorrow after a chat with Kuba this morning. Steps were pulled back for today to 6k instead on my usual 10k. Cardio which was previously 3days x 20 mins on the recumbent bike has now been removed as we can get this job done in the cut from steps and a calorie deficit. No changes to food just yet as the rate of loss is still moving well

[Marc]

Pull session today went over to the gym I trained at last week that was quiet not too far from mine. Started the session well but then start to feel a niggle in my shoulder which just wouldn’t budge. Dropped the load down on exercises and worked best as I could. Definitely frustrating because I was really up for the session and wanted to progress from last week

[Marc]

Hello everyone,

so I just finished two rotations.

It is quite refreshing to got the body split like that. Soreness increased (due to muscle volume per workout). Bodyweight bumped up about 2 pounds. That means in about 11 months I got up circa 20 pounds. Got a bit fatter but I don’t think pulling the breaks now. Maybe 5 – 6 additional solid pounds before cutting back. Something like this:

78kg to 90kg (now 87,5), than cutting back to hopefully 83-84. Would be the best pushup in my life.

Workouts feel great, only the split squats steal my soul everytime. I hate this ones and struggle to find a good solid setup allowing me to push to failure. Failure is quite hard on these. when quads are done my glutes and hams continue …

I saw this micro loading strategy at Jordans post where he put on just a bit and then strips it down and gets couple more reps. Just a biscuit here and there whilst working the rep range up. Would you guys advise this to me to?

Like that:

40kg x 6 –> 40.25kg x 7 –> 40.5 x 8 … –> back to 40kg x 10 …

Great to read it worked well for you. Just a note when you reach your peak weight I’d then hold at maintenance calories for a period say 6 weeks let that new muscle tissue stick around before pulling back. With regards to adding a biscuit, those biscuits add up and it’s progress. So I’d definitely gives this a go!