[Marc]

Soooo… the news is out. My return to the open bodybuilding stage will be 1st Dec, big man weekend in Spain, Alicante. If you haven’t seen my YouTube video that I posted yesterday it explains all that’s going on with my shoulder, my mindset and my reason for doing this show.

I am very much locked into the process and I have full confidence that Kuba will bring me in at my all time best, my current condition smokes how I looked in 2022 and still have 2.5 weeks to go so it is very exciting! Follow along my log as I will keep you all updated

[Marc]

Hi bud

Without a doubt the man you need to message on instagram about this is

@darraghmac_coach

He will be able to help you with all that you need

[Marc]

Big leg session went down this morning with my training partner Karlton. Got after it early, trained again after 1 meal which at the moment suits me well. I have a YouTube video dropping today at 6pm uk time on my channel. Definitely not to be missed with an update on what’s happening with my shoulder and also my next steps as a bodybuilder… stay tuned!!

[Marc]

I really agree with what Louis has said above. When you say very rarely does this mean you do sometimes suffer with digestion issues. If so can you pinpoint why this occurs?

What type of veg do you eat? Do you eat eggs?

[Marc]

What a 24hours it’s been! Kerry won the bikini pro show in Romania and has now qualified for her very first mr Olympia next year. What a year it’s been for her, I’m so proud of her and also the amazing job her coach Meg has done. She’s really deserved this after two second place finishes this year she finally got it!! What a day. I have my own update with my shoulder coming tomorrow so look out for that on YouTube likely gone live tomorrow

[Marc]

A base level of cardio with help overall health, fitness within training session and day to day, help appetite, keep body composition in a good spot and more. How much cardio will depend on your needs. Post workout can work or even cardio on a rest day so it doesn’t affect training performance. But post workout is equally fine, just be consistent

[Marc]

Hi guys

Deffo feeling tired after a big training week last week and also travel to different appointments. Kuba has said an extra 50g carbs today, and keep stay as low as possible and not my usual 12k steps,

I’ve got my youngest daughter so been doing some arts and crafts with her and also watched kerry compete on the livestream. She’s in the mix of top two in the bikini pro division at the Romania muscle fest show. Meg her coach is out there with her, I really hope they get the win today. This is her 7th show of the season and nothing would make me happier seeing her get that 2025 Olympia qualification

[Marc]

Completely agree with Clare’s advice, it’s honestly a great book! A lot of learning also comes through experience, what works well and doesn’t work well for yourself and what adjustments can be made. No prep / process is ever the same so it’s a case of collecting data and taking parts for future reference.

Big advice is don’t try to wing it. If you are unsure, ask someone who can guide you. Even if it means paying to getting the knowledge it will benefit you in the long run

[Marc]

Rest day for me. Up early again, so a good chunk of steps boxes of this morning before client work / 2 in person checks in and posing clients for 2 guys competing next weekend and both looking really good ahead of their final show the season. I now have my youngest daughter for the rest of the weekend so it will a fun filled time / being kept occupied by her 🙂

[Marc]

When you do push bodyweight back up definitely go steady. If I was in your position I would follow the advice from Haider here, getting a little leaner if you can mentally lock in and do this. You can definitely pull some more bodyfat off then take your time aim for 0.2-0.5kg increase when you are back in a calorie surplus

[Marc]

Working my day back to front today… good chunk of steps ticked off at 4:45am, pre workout meal afterwards then at the gym for 7:15 to train lower + 1 biceps exercise. Then back home, get food prep finished and now en route on the motorway to a physio appointment on my shoulder.

A busy morning, but needs must and my training session was really good so again goes to show mindset is everything.

Got some still pics back from filming yesterday from the videographer, some really cool shots, I’ll post some up over the next few days

[Marc]

Agree with the team, stay away from using insulin with carb load. Pick a GDA instead – in-sure will have you covered, 1 tablet per 50g of carbs, you won’t need anything else trust me on that it’s a recipe for disaster using insulin

[Marc]

Very productive day today, filming part 3 of the video exercise library for my clients alongside my training partner over at ultraflex derby. 3 parts filmed over 3 different sessions and for now this is a good chunk of exercises recorded for a private exercise library for our individuals clients.

Aside from this I also recorded an upper body workout session, which was filmed my YouTube channel along with an upper of where I am currently and my plans moving forward – so keep your eyes peeled for when this drops!

[Marc]

This is where I think things get lost in translation and the wrong advice being put out there. Build muscle in a calorie surplus.Maintenance is exactly that. So if progressing your physique to build muscle is your goal, be in a calorie surplus for sure

[Marc]

Morning guys,

Getting my log done as we speak whilst I’m out on a morning walk. Today is a rest day for me, plan of action; client check ins, Thai massage (I actually really rate these), haircut, new client calls and some posing rounds. Few jobs to get ticked off but my day has got off to a good productive start already so it’s all good!