[Meg]

Personally if mind muscle connection isn’t there and you are moving weight for the sake of it isnt wise and will end up injured some day soon. Get execution right and then work back up to that weight with perfect form!

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Today is a rest day and for the first real time in this prep, my body was screaming for it!

Tuesdays are a long day for me – I teach my first class at 6am so need to get my cardio done and showered before this.. 4am start for me!

Im actually enjoying having cardio fasted this prep – as its been getting my head in a great place to start the day, keeps me productive, and its done first thing and out of the way.

Starting to think of show day now and getting everything in order. Registration paid for, new heels arrived to break in, and bikini is being made – exciting! Only thing left to decide on really is hair.. Bikini is about the whole overall look, so it’s important to think about the presentation factors as well as the physique, to give that perfect, polished bikini look.

Changes are happening fast now and I feel if we continue at this rate the end package is going to be very exciting.. 36 days out.

Still hitting cardio and steps today (thank god for living by the beach during prep – lovely walks!) But yesterday was Upper Body 1. Strong session but I’m finding that maintaining strength is becoming a little more taxing on my body now the weight is dropping more (post workout naps are becoming a thing, ha!)
Log for yesterdays Upper Body 1 as follows:

Low incline cable side raise 5kgx15 7.5kgx15

High incline DB press 20kgx10 20kgx8

Shoulder press machine 20kgx8

Dips 18kg assist x 12 14kg assist x 12

Side raise machine 27kgx15

Pec dec 6×4 39kg (4/6 reps on last set)
Tricep pushdown (flat bar) 18kg x 20

Lat pull down 39kgx10 45kgx8

Chest support T-bar row (we don’t have this machine in out gym so this is a make shift for me using a bar and bench) 30kgx12 30kgx12 35kgx8

Mid back row 27kgx12 (rest pause) 27kgx5
Reverse pec dec 25kgx20

Abs 3×12 back supported leg raises

Don’t know if any other ladies have experienced this, but I still struggle with chest (obviously) but also some back pulling movements since my breast augmentation almost 2 years ago. Any movements that recruit any part of the pec as a secondary is a little weaker, due to having my implant under the muscle. Was strange to suddenly feel weaker but something I’m still progressing!

Hey Charlotte! Looking absolutely amazing…I think you can’t go wrong with a soft wave or straight hair on show day, with the warmth and super sweat if it’s all your own hair is go for straight stops it dropping ???? with my boobs I find incline a lot nicer on my implants/area around that any other press. I don’t feel we need to any more than just the one – with back exercises on a pad I make sure my chest is above the pad to to more lower back rows than upper if that makes sense? Hope that helps too!! ????

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Had a great session today with my friend Katie in Back, Hams and Glutes. Finally managing to get great connection with my glutes from using resistance bands when lifting heavy and by changing my foot positioning during lifts e.g. RDLs seeing some progress finally.

I have to have an op this year and unfortunately it’s been brought forward I found out today going to have to think around competing plans again now so I will have to see ☹️

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Hi Megan fingers crossed for the promotion, good for you. I’m looking to do my first show next year but the more research I do the more confused I get on which class I should be aiming for. I’m stuck between Toned Figure and Bikini, I’m going to a few shows this year but just wondered what your take on it was, thank you.

Hey Vicki

Thank you bet much. You can do one of two things I think go see some shows decide which look you prefer and train/prep for that class or build up and cut down and see which class your coach would think you would fit best. Like I forever wanted to be bikini but with my natural build and way I build muscle Figure was more suited to me I think. If you be any questions please just ask!

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Always had a black coffee pre cardio when prepping

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Great upper body session today…managed to put some extra weight on incline bench and shoulder press so happy meg.

Works been a little full on the last few days due to being off last week and needing to catch up with all clients who needed me whilst off. Before switching off I made sure everything on my to do for the day was completed now it’s finally time to sit down a watch the most recent GOT ????

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

First day back at work complete! Had lots of admin to catch up on plus a couple of meetings today but got it all finished. I’ve got a meeting tomorrow around a possible promotion but maybe not until later in the year – build up my experience and knowledge a little more.

Been really active today with my 30 mins fasted cardio and a few dog walks with the new pups plus with my best friend and her dogs too.

Back to training tomorrow with my upper session – feel like a really need to work on making my delts pop some more looking at my most recent check ins ☺️

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Both classed as 1 set ????

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Training went really well today, did legs with my friend Katie. She’s super strong so nice to have that little extra push!

Session went as follows:
– Leg Press with 2 sec pause at bottom
– Pendulum
– Single Leg Press
– Hip Thrusts
– Single Leg curl
– Single Leg hypers
– Reverse hypers
& some Single Leg calf work

Another rest day tomorrow to recover ready to smash two days training girl Tuesday…it’s also my first day back at work tomorrow after 10 days ????????

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

As long as you are seeing progress no need to change anything

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

So today was test day…

I did 30 mins fasted cardio, plus some extra steps with a few dog walks throughout the day. I’ve also done the good shop ready to prep for a few days tomorrow evening.

Tomorrow’s my last day off work after 10 days off which has been lovely and productive. I want another promotion this year as I love a new challenge and feel ready for it so going stick my head into my work as well as my training from Monday see what we can make of this year.

Also saw the Avengers today…wasn’t as good as I thought it would be, a little disappointed ☹️

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Clare Barks wrote:
Looking fabulous Meg! Have you any shows in mind for your Figure debut or just waiting out until you feel ready?

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Thank you that means so much coming from you. We have wings of strength in mind but only if I feel and look good enough for the stage. What are your plans this year?

Ah cool. You’ve made some great improvements. I’m 6 weeks out of Alicante!
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Thank you so have you and that’s so exciting!!

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Clare Barks wrote:
Looking fabulous Meg! Have you any shows in mind for your Figure debut or just waiting out until you feel ready?

____________________________

Instagram @ClareBarksPT | http://www.trainedbyjpclothing.com – The most anabolic clothing ever! |
http://www.trainedbyjp-nutrition.com – highest quality supplements on the market.

Thank you that means so much coming from you. We have wings of strength in mind but only if I feel and look good enough for the stage. What are your plans this year?

Ah cool. You’ve made some great improvements. I’m 6 weeks out of Alicante!
____________________________

Instagram @ClareBarksPT | http://www.trainedbyjpclothing.com – The most anabolic clothing ever! |

http://www.trainedbyjp-nutrition.com – highest quality supplements on the market.

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Thank you so have you and that’s so exciting!!

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

When I used to train early on prep due to early starts at work I used to fuel before bed and then something quick like a shake pre gym as soon as I woke 🙂

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO

[Meg]

Looking fabulous Meg! Have you any shows in mind for your Figure debut or just waiting out until you feel ready?
____________________________

Instagram @ClareBarksPT | http://www.trainedbyjpclothing.com – The most anabolic clothing ever! |

http://www.trainedbyjp-nutrition.com – highest quality supplements on the market.

Thank you that means so much coming from you. We have wings of strength in mind but only if I feel and look good enough for the stage. What are your plans this year? ????

Meg Sylvester IFBBPRO