[Marc]

Sleep seems to be way off since post show. Not sure if it’s still adrenaline or what but not sleeping the best at the moment. Today was client work ticked off in the morning then myself and kerry met up with some friends who also compete from the uk had some coffee / lunch and a scroll down the marina which is nice as we are back to the cold in the uk soon

[Marc]

Hi mate

If you have a look at my YouTube channel it’s my name you can see some tips / cues that I use when training my back that I think you will find useful

[Marc]

Hi guys

Client work this morning and some food prep (well kerry did that lol). In Spain for a few days, so just out and about today racking up some steps and having a look around the town centre which is nice. Paid for my professional pics / vids from the show at the weekend so I’m hoping they come through soon, so I can get some posts up on IG today

[Marc]

I’ve been to Mexico before and trust me they are very strict, not worth the hassle. You can literally buy whatever you need from just about every single pharmacy and it’s legit brands too, so definitely just buy it there

[Marc]

Well after a 2 year hiatus from the open bodybuilding stage, yesterday I made my return in Alicante at the big man weekend. Stacked line up of 27 athletes, and I placed 4th so a nice return and always good to place. I have to give a big thanks to my coach kuba. He has been immense from the moment I joined his coaching team and he deserves a huge amount of credit for bringing me at my biggest and most conditioned ever on stage. Without a doubt my best look to date. Also a big thanks to Meg for coming out to support me at the show and making sure the feedback Kuba gave was on point – truly grateful. Also a massive thanks to Jordan and Corinne, they have been so supportive with me through my injuries and I’m so pleased and grateful to be part of such a special team. I will do a post show wrap up on my YouTube channel this week for sure… put it this way, I am not finished!

[Marc]

And that’s a wrap, my diet phase is over. Just under 12 weeks of dieting, bodyweight has gone from 127.8kg to 117.3kg, a total of 10.5kg off. Once again the process has been managed effortlessly from Kuba, zero cardio steps between 10-12.5k (some days these were higher) throw in travel to America and a few off plan meals it’s very good going. If I was on prep from here there’s so much more room to push condition and fullness from extra tools not even used. 3 days rest now from the gym, steps 10k daily and food pushed up too. Fatigue is high, but with poor sleep and all the travel last 3 weeks this is a big factor

What about diet and gear strategy, buddy?[/quote]
Gear is not something I openly talk about on here, it’s always been a personal choice of mine not to do that. Diet wise, I have a new reverse diet plan so if you would like me to share that then I am happy to do that mate

[Marc]

congrats on top 4 finish !

Thank you, really appreciate the message mate

[Marc]

I’m definitely with the opinion of staying clear from pork. There are leaner and better quality sources of protein like lean beef mince, chicken, turkey, eggs. If you wanted some higher fats salmon fillet would be a good choice

[Marc]

The day has arrived. After two years of not competing my return is today. Kuba has peaked me to perfection even with the adjustments to running order of the show being a lot later than planned. I will be at my all time best. Big thanks to Meg for being out here and also kerry both huge supports. Friends have travelled from the uk to see me compete and Monika keeping me mobile with her massage treatments. The countdown is on, I am locked into the zone!!!

[Marc]

If that’s your preference then yeah go for it. Just be sure to make sure if digests well and you have no stomach discomfort if drinking it in larger volumes

[Marc]

1 day out now from show day. Check in with Kuba this morning and I am well on track to bring my best. Food tapered down slightly to keep me tight as fullness has been secured and as the days gone on I’ve been getting tighter. Kuba couldn’t make it out here to Alicante, but Meg is here which is really good so having her support / extra feedback alongside Kuba is very valuable. Athlete meeting will be soon, so just currently waiting for that to start

[Marc]

I split glutamine every morning and then a serving before training or pre bed. In total I have 10-15g daily.

[Marc]

Last session wrapped up before my return to the stage this weekend. Upper body pull dominant session. Fullness is secured, so it’s all about landing the ship from Kuba with me full and in condition – which I am very excited about. A few more days until show day, really can’t wait

[Marc]

If you are trying to heal injuries, my approach would be to be in a calorie surplus to aid recovery and I would be increasing protein to help with this. I’d focus on healing injuries first and then from there follow the advice from the team about how to approach cutting

[Marc]

Another rest day for me today, kubas instructions was to rest up keep dropping fatigue, eat and send updates when it was needed throughout the day. Feeling really good, physique is filling out nicely and as always I am following the plan set out down to every last detail and it’s coming together really well.

Aside from client work, I’ve also gone over my posing routine in the titan posing room and also got my feet lol yes my feet done with kerry ha I’m not a feet person but seen as they will be out in front of hundreds of people then needs must hey ha