Approved Log Cycle Recomp Journal

[Dave1288499]

That's good news bro. There's a few things I think MC can benefit certain people for mainly sleep, stimulating appetite and relaxing if you're stressed or have been highly strung especially from work. An extra two hours sleep will have a noticeable positive effect. You're really going hard though bro, it's awesome to follow =)

I just had more shit go wrong. Caravan shower doesn't work so I haven't been able to shower for over a week the boiler burnt a temperature thing I think

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

I just had more shit go wrong. Caravan shower doesn't work so I haven't been able to shower for over a week the boiler burnt a temperature thing I think

Ah bugger - always something aye. We're starting to get a few more spring days so hopefully soon it'll be warm enough for cold showers. I need to use the showers down at the beach in summer after I get out of the ocean else I trapse sand all throughout my van, awful stuff.

 

[Dave1288499]

Ah bugger - always something aye. We're starting to get a few more spring days so hopefully soon it'll be warm enough for cold showers. I need to use the showers down at the beach in summer after I get out of the ocean else I trapse sand all throughout my van, awful stuff.

I'm getting cravings for alcohol RN, haven't in a while

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

I'm getting cravings for alcohol RN, haven't in a while

Maybe because of sugar deprivation? That used to happen to me when I hadn't had sugar for a while. Now I'm on a medication where if I had even one drink I'd get deathly sick and might have to go to the hospital so my brain just never brings it up anymore.

 

[Dave1288499]

Maybe because of sugar deprivation? That used to happen to me when I hadn't had sugar for a while. Now I'm on a medication where if I had even one drink I'd get deathly sick and might have to go to the hospital so my brain just never brings it up anymore.

No I would have gotten sugars from my chicken schinzel and pasta today

 

[BeMe]

I'm getting cravings for alcohol RN, haven't in a while

The good thing is you recognize it and know better. Especially during prep

 

[ceo]

bros yeah bigtime

Ain't that the truth

 

[Dave1288499]

The good thing is you recognize it and know better. Especially during prep

I won that battle

 

[LevButlerov]

I've added a carb meal a day that seems to be what I needed

whats your total food intake now daily?

 

[Dave1288499]

whats your total food intake now daily?

It's about 1400 I raised it slightly and I just kinda dropped weight

 

[Dave1288499]

Hey guys, so I have a working shower again and I beat those cravings for alcohol from Sunday. There's a part of my mind that is lingering still but I know I just have to wait it out and call with friends when I get them. I haven't trained this week as fatigue is high so I gave food a bump to 1400. Final arrangements for prep have been made. I'm doing novice and open welter weight as well as novice classic.












For me this prep is for my younger self not the me of nows glory but for that weak skinny fucker hugging a pillow mouth watering needing a beer or few.Its for the weak skinny kid who didn't have friends and just wanted people to like him. Tomomorrows me will get his time... Here is my plans for my bulk I'm going to give a quick outline of my rebound. I'm going to take a week to rest. During this period I'll eat 1700kcal on about the 12th I'll be docking so I'll raise food to like 2300kcal or more based on recovery I'll train 3 weeks 4x a week and slowly ramp frequency first then volume up over a few weeks. My training will primarily focus on compound movements with isolation work as needed. My big focus will be just adding mass everywhere. My diet will be the vertical diet as usual and drug wise it'll be a little different I'll be running deca @200mgs, test @300, with 3 iu gh and potentially more as income stabilizes [anadrol as needed primarily on weaker body parts] I'll run 2mg reta and 5mg ghk CU in my triceps and middle delts, bpc&tb500 as needed.

I'm liking the 5 amino 1 mq from life forge and tirzepitide from them too I will re-up on the 5 amino 1 mq again for sure. The hunger has been canceled out and the anastrazole from them [I switched completely over from my usual] has been keeping my estrogen basically non existent. More details regarding my training to come but I'm going to bed now oh and photos from my day. I had to get petrol so I could make it to work

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

Hey guys, so I have a working shower again and I beat those cravings for alcohol from Sunday. There's a part of my mind that is lingering still but I know I just have to wait it out and call with friends when I get them. I haven't trained this week as fatigue is high so I gave food a bump to 1400. Final arrangements for prep have been made. I'm doing novice and open welter weight as well as novice classic

Sweet nice work man! That's full on. Sweet scooter too =)

 

[BeMe]

Hey guys, so I have a working shower again and I beat those cravings for alcohol from Sunday. There's a part of my mind that is lingering still but I know I just have to wait it out and call with friends when I get them. I haven't trained this week as fatigue is high so I gave food a bump to 1400. Final arrangements for prep have been made. I'm doing novice and open welter weight as well as novice classic.



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For me this prep is for my younger self not the me of nows glory but for that weak skinny fucker hugging a pillow mouth watering needing a beer or few.Its for the weak skinny kid who didn't have friends and just wanted people to like him. Tomomorrows me will get his time... Here is my plans for my bulk I'm going to give a quick outline of my rebound. I'm going to take a week to rest. During this period I'll eat 1700kcal on about the 12th I'll be docking so I'll raise food to like 2300kcal or more based on recovery I'll train 3 weeks 4x a week and slowly ramp frequency first then volume up over a few weeks. My training will primarily focus on compound movements with isolation work as needed. My big focus will be just adding mass everywhere. My diet will be the vertical diet as usual and drug wise it'll be a little different I'll be running deca @200mgs, test @300, with 3 iu gh and potentially more as income stabilizes [anadrol as needed primarily on weaker body parts] I'll run 2mg reta and 5mg ghk CU in my triceps and middle delts, bpc&tb500 as needed.

I'm liking the 5 amino 1 mq from life forge and tirzepitide from them too I will re-up on the 5 amino 1 mq again for sure. The hunger has been canceled out and the anastrazole from them [I switched completely over from my usual] has been keeping my estrogen basically non existent. More details regarding my training to come but I'm going to bed now oh and photos from my day. I had to get petrol so I could make it to workView attachment 120009View attachment 120008View attachment 120007

Sounds like a solid plan @Dave1288499

I'm glad you were able to defeat your demons on Sunday. No need to go down that road, especially during prep. I have a ton of fitness trackers and you'd be amazed how much just one beer can really affect your recovery and sleep. It's not worth it.

Love the scooter, but you look like more of a motorcycle guy to me haha.

 

[Dave1288499]

Sounds like a solid plan @Dave1288499

I'm glad you were able to defeat your demons on Sunday. No need to go down that road, especially during prep. I have a ton of fitness trackers and you'd be amazed how much just one beer can really affect your recovery and sleep. It's not worth it.

Love the scooter, but you look like more of a motorcycle guy to me haha.

I plan to get a proper bike one day, also who isn't a bike guy.

 

[Dave1288499]

Sounds like a solid plan @Dave1288499

I'm glad you were able to defeat your demons on Sunday. No need to go down that road, especially during prep. I have a ton of fitness trackers and you'd be amazed how much just one beer can really affect your recovery and sleep. It's not worth it.

Love the scooter, but you look like more of a motorcycle guy to me haha.

And thanks

 

[Dave1288499]

Sweet nice work man! That's full on. Sweet scooter too =)

It's a 155cc

 

[BeMe]

I plan to get a proper bike one day, also who isn't a bike guy.

Bro lots of dudes. I've had a ton of buddies who thought they were bike guys until they got one and shit themselves. Lots of dudes own 1 bike for 1 year and that's that lol

Everyone loves them until they gotta ride them. Where you live looks like prime dirt biking country. You should get an enduro/dual sport or an adventure bike. Then you can ride both on road and off-road.

 

[LevButlerov]

It's about 1400 I raised it slightly and I just kinda dropped weight

ey guys, so I have a working shower again and I beat those cravings for alcohol from Sunday. There's a part of my mind that is lingering still but I know I just have to wait it out and call with friends when I get them. I haven't trained this week as fatigue is high so I gave food a bump to 1400. Final arrangements for prep have been made. I'm doing novice and open welter weight as well as novice classic.












For me this prep is for my younger self not the me of nows glory but for that weak skinny fucker hugging a pillow mouth watering needing a beer or few.Its for the weak skinny kid who didn't have friends and just wanted people to like him. Tomomorrows me will get his time... Here is my plans for my bulk I'm going to give a quick outline of my rebound. I'm going to take a week to rest. During this period I'll eat 1700kcal on about the 12th I'll be docking so I'll raise food to like 2300kcal or more based on recovery I'll train 3 weeks 4x a week and slowly ramp frequency first then volume up over a few weeks. My training will primarily focus on compound movements with isolation work as needed. My big focus will be just adding mass everywhere. My diet will be the vertical diet as usual and drug wise it'll be a little different I'll be running deca @200mgs, test @300, with 3 iu gh and potentially more as income stabilizes [anadrol as needed primarily on weaker body parts] I'll run 2mg reta and 5mg ghk CU in my triceps and middle delts, bpc&tb500 as needed.

I'm liking the 5 amino 1 mq from life forge and tirzepitide from them too I will re-up on the 5 amino 1 mq again for sure. The hunger has been canceled out and the anastrazole from them [I switched completely over from my usual] has been keeping my estrogen basically non existent. More details regarding my training to come but I'm going to bed now oh and photos from my day. I had to get petrol so I could make it to work

Good work beating those cravings and keeping food steady while fatigue is high, that’s not easy during prep. The way you framed it for your younger self gives this whole thing more meaning, that mindset will carry you through the tough spots. Bulk plan looks structured with rest, rebound food, and a smart ramp back into compounds, plus you’ve got the cycle mapped clean. Stick with that balance of recovery and progression and you’ll come back fuller and stronger. @Dave1288499
Can't wait to see you on stage

 

[Dave1288499]

Good work beating those cravings and keeping food steady while fatigue is high, that’s not easy during prep. The way you framed it for your younger self gives this whole thing more meaning, that mindset will carry you through the tough spots. Bulk plan looks structured with rest, rebound food, and a smart ramp back into compounds, plus you’ve got the cycle mapped clean. Stick with that balance of recovery and progression and you’ll come back fuller and stronger. @Dave1288499
Can't wait to see you on stage

Thanks bro, the temptation is to say fuck It start lifting straight away but I think start light work back into it is smarter

 

[Dave1288499]

Bro lots of dudes. I've had a ton of buddies who thought they were bike guys until they got one and shit themselves. Lots of dudes own 1 bike for 1 year and that's that lol

Everyone loves them until they gotta ride them. Where you live looks like prime dirt biking country. You should get an enduro/dual sport or an adventure bike. Then you can ride both on road and off-road.

Oh no I've ridden bikes heaps I love em

 

[LevButlerov]

Thanks bro, the temptation is to say fuck It start lifting straight away but I think start light work back into it is smarter

smarter and long term too

 

[Dave1288499]

smarter and long term too

I'm planning for a two year off-season maybe three not sure yet. I need to get into a position where competing again is viable

 

[BeMe]

I'm planning for a two year off-season maybe three not sure yet. I need to get into a position where competing again is viable

Sounds like a good plan.

How's this prep going now? Havent seen an update in a few days.

 

[Dave1288499]

Sounds like a good plan.

How's this prep going now? Havent seen an update in a few days.

Oh I'm still not in the best condition but there's not much I can do about that RN. I've done everything I can. Next week I start water manipulation and shit

 

[BeMe]

Oh I'm still not in the best condition but there's not much I can do about that RN. I've done everything I can. Next week I start water manipulation and shit

Hey all you can do is your best and be proud of the work you put in. Results dont come easy in life when the task is difficult. Just makes success that much better when it comes. Stick with it bro!

 

[Dave1288499]

Hey all you can do is your best and be proud of the work you put in. Results dont come easy in life when the task is difficult. Just makes success that much better when it comes. Stick with it bro!

That is the plan (ik I'm going to be teased by some of my bodybuilding friends in other spots but I can honestly say I did my best. Ik what mistakes I made I didn't lower my food enough initially and I completely changed diet strategies the high carb zero fat worked best for me but it's a learning process

 

[Dave1288499]

That is the plan (ik I'm going to be teased by some of my bodybuilding friends in other spots but I can honestly say I did my best. Ik what mistakes I made I didn't lower my food enough initially and I completely changed diet strategies the high carb zero fat worked best for me but it's a learning process

This is my front half this morning, I can take pride in the fact I made it this far and never gave up

 

[BeMe]

This is my front half this morning, I can take pride in the fact I made it this far and never gave up

Wow you're leaning out a lot! Looking great bro!

Like you said it's all a learning curve. Everyone's body is different and we have to figure it out as we go.

 

[Dave1288499]

Wow you're leaning out a lot! Looking great bro!

Like you said it's all a learning curve. Everyone's body is different and we have to figure it out as we go.

Thanks I'm going to drop my water to hit my weight cut off and just chill as after this week everything changes I think I will want to compete more like I've fucking enjoyed the prep process even though I've been having all the personal life issues

 

[LevButlerov]

I'm planning for a two year off-season maybe three not sure yet. I need to get into a position where competing again is viable

2 years? no need I think 1 year off and you're gtg, you have a good shape for it @Dave1288499

hows your training diet? update us please

 

[BeMe]

Thanks I'm going to drop my water to hit my weight cut off and just chill as after this week everything changes I think I will want to compete more like I've fucking enjoyed the prep process even though I've been having all the personal life issues

You're a beast bro. You've pushed through so much adversity I know. Stuff that would break most guys. The fact you're still going says a lot about you and makes you a winner no matter how the show goes

 

[Dave1288499]

You're a beast bro. You've pushed through so much adversity I know. Stuff that would break most guys. The fact you're still going says a lot about you and makes you a winner no matter how the show goes

Thanks bro it's not been easy but I have a fuckin good team keeping me together honestly. I'm looking forward to doing this show it's rather exciting I slept half an hour last night

 

[Dave1288499]

2 years? no need I think 1 year off and you're gtg, you have a good shape for it @Dave1288499

hows your training diet? update us please

Oh thanks we'll see how I look at the end of the year period and evaluate. At the moment my plan for peak week is about 20-30k steps aiming to be in-between as that should help with the drop of water in already a kilo lighter and I haven't started fully. My carbs I'm aiming for 100g a day with the rest protein and vegetable broths with a fair amount of salt for when I pull water I'm upping added sodium to a teaspoon and a half. With a goal of ten liters of water a day starting tomorrow. I'm aiming for 6 litres today as I will be catching a five hour bus. Training with be just whatever feels good without pushing too hard so light weight and a lot of sets to deplete before weigh-ins. Basically it'll be something like arms, shoulders, chest,back , shoulders and whole body on show day itself

 

[LevButlerov]

Oh thanks we'll see how I look at the end of the year period and evaluate. At the moment my plan for peak week is about 20-30k steps aiming to be in-between as that should help with the drop of water in already a kilo lighter and I haven't started fully. My carbs I'm aiming for 100g a day with the rest protein and vegetable broths with a fair amount of salt for when I pull water I'm upping added sodium to a teaspoon and a half. With a goal of ten liters of water a day starting tomorrow. I'm aiming for 6 litres today as I will be catching a five hour bus. Training with be just whatever feels good without pushing too hard so light weight and a lot of sets to deplete before weigh-ins. Basically it'll be something like arms, shoulders, chest,back , shoulders and whole body on show day itself

Steps that high will definitely pull you down quick, and the extra sodium with 10 liters water will set you up well for the cut. Carbs at 100g with mostly protein and broth will keep you flat enough to load back in later, smart approach. Light depletion work across the week will do the job without beating you up before stage, just keep it moving and save the push for show day.

 

[Dave1288499]

Steps that high will definitely pull you down quick, and the extra sodium with 10 liters water will set you up well for the cut. Carbs at 100g with mostly protein and broth will keep you flat enough to load back in later, smart approach. Light depletion work across the week will do the job without beating you up before stage, just keep it moving and save the push for show day.

My load will be quite light just a couple cheese burgers that morning but lots of water and potassium. I tend to look best after a burger and fries as I wash out the next day

 

[LevButlerov]

My load will be quite light just a couple cheese burgers that morning but lots of water and potassium. I tend to look best after a burger and fries as I wash out the next day

lets see that McDs load

 

[Dave1288499]

lets see that McDs load

I will be posting pictures and weights all week as I adjust things

 

[LevButlerov]

I will be posting pictures and weights all week as I adjust things

This is going to be awesome EVO family support your way!

 

[Dave1288499]

This is going to be awesome EVO family support your way!

Thanks guys I have plenty of pills and powders to get the job done

 

[BeMe]

Thanks guys I have plenty of pills and powders to get the job done

Just don't go too hard with the pills and powders. Keep your long-term health in mind bro. You got lots of shows and stages in your future!

 

[Dave1288499]

Just don't go too hard with the pills and powders. Keep your long-term health in mind bro. You got lots of shows and stages in your future!

Oh I'm talking electrolytes and dandelion root

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

At the moment my plan for peak week is about 20-30k steps aiming to be in-between as that should help with the drop of water in already a kilo lighter and I haven't started fully.

This is one thing I can help with. Wellington is well catered to walkers. Just between your hotel and the gym there's trails that go over the hills and around to thr beach. The pharmacy I go to on the weekend is on the same street as your hotel and it was 8km round trip, but if we went over the hill trails it would be double that and we can bail at any point and make a beeline to the gym or wherever.

That track has full on panoramic views of Wellington Harbour, the rusty steam ship haha and the city skyline which is phenomenal at night time. There's dodgier tracks with abandoned war ruins and an abandoned prison in one of them haha. Or we can avoid the hills all together and go the coastal way "around the bays" as locals call it. This goes past all the tourist beaches which are packed with girls on roller blades and shirtless dudes of various cup sizes, we'll have fun walking that way.

I can also show you more relevant local attractions such as the other gym and the needle exchange

Looking forward to meeting you bro!

 

[Dave1288499]

It's Sunday the 21st of September, fuck its been a long day 5hrs of bus travel or so. Me and the bro are too big for the bus seats so we said fuck it why let others suffer so we had an uncomfortable ride. Made it to Wellington and some random dude took my duffle in all honesty I thought it was all over basically everything I needed was in that bag. Then the guy returned it not long after the bro comforted me because I just didn't know what to do. I met @vanlife_gymbum irl dudes fuckin chill. He helped me out with gym set up picked up the key and free bag [I needed the bag for my flight tomorrow] I'm honestly grateful for what he's done for me. I took him for an arm workout [ it was like 60% so fairly light] I showed him some technique stuff and new exercises. Hopefully I taught him something useful. I tried some new recovery things like massage guns and other things so I have a couple things to add to my list. Overall today was good, I'm quite optimistic about this week

 

[Dave1288499]

A special thanks to everyone who has supported me from this forum with advice I'm honestly grateful for what you guys have done for me, @kiwibulks anadrol and a fun thing arrived so my bulk gonna be special. @saintSoups peptides have helped tremendously in making this last few weeks less terrible.

Thank you @vanlifegymbum, and everyone who has given advice or perspectives all of it is appreciated and I consider everything told to me.I'm in my lab now watch me cook!

 

[LevButlerov]

Thanks guys I have plenty of pills and powders to get the job done

Perfect

 

[Dave1288499]

Hey guys its time for me to talk again [ik right], Today we trained shoulders and I pounded water all day by mid day I started peeing every 30min-60min. I caught a plane to visit my nana, aunty and uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot] I had a good catch up with my nana and we just spoke about life.
Something interesting happened today @vanlife_gymbum started talking about cortisol and how stress can negatively impact my peak/future bodybuilding, I didn't quite understand what he was talking about then but I get it now because my aunty taught me a breathing exercise and suggested I meditate and suggested I use the app "smiling mind", and in that conversation I understood what the bro means..Basically my strategy for keeping calm is to live in the moment and not fixate on things I cant control. I spoke to some big bodybuilders one was a masters competitor and the other was in his off-season, they were big and I found it inspiring like I felt tiny and I understood the gulf between me and that size I reckon I'll get there. I asked for tips and one of them said I should train unilateral movements to help me activate the quad.

I wonder how the bro found how intense I am when I flick the switch, like I go from being a normal dude to only thinking about the lift. I think it creates a weird self-contained feeling. Even in a busy gym I feel like the only person, I'm not sure people where watching but who knows. I dunno I just don't care enough about random strangers, I love training like its my job, I don't often get to sadly but I often feel like its what I was made for when I lift. I got to try the sunflower_programe and it was awesome I was a little overwhelmed at the airport but the staff directed me where to wait and spoke slowly and clearly which is helpful because normally I cant understand people at airports or crowded loud places.



Breakfast of champions!

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot].

This is the correct way to cruise, slow as fuck in a vehicle too big to pass. All our laws try and stop speeding and teenage boyracers in riced up cars but well below the speed-limit low-riding is not covered and when you roll down the one way coastal road, turn the stereo up loud enough they know you're having a good time and can't pass you, there's nobody they can call for assistance even if there was cell reception.

My back windows are covered by a giant peace-sign flag and the speakers are louder than their horns. I've seen entire convoys of trucks stuck behind a single grandmother in a 70s corolla and think fuck, I hope I get to that level of not giving a fuck some day.

 

[Dave1288499]

This is the correct way to cruise, slow as fuck in a vehicle too big to pass. All our laws try and stop speeding and teenage boyracers in riced up cars but well below the speed-limit low-riding is not covered and when you roll down the one way coastal road, turn the stereo up loud enough they know you're having a good time and can't pass you, there's nobody they can call for assistance even if there was cell reception.

My back windows are covered by a giant peace-sign flag and the speakers are louder than their horns. I've seen entire convoys of trucks stuck behind a single grandmother in a 70s corolla and think fuck, I hope I get to that level of not giving a fuck some day.

Oh that van was at the speed limit

 

[LevButlerov]

Hey guys its time for me to talk again [ik right], Today we trained shoulders and I pounded water all day by mid day I started peeing every 30min-60min. I caught a plane to visit my nana, aunty and uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot] I had a good catch up with my nana and we just spoke about life.
Something interesting happened today @vanlife_gymbum started talking about cortisol and how stress can negatively impact my peak/future bodybuilding, I didn't quite understand what he was talking about then but I get it now because my aunty taught me a breathing exercise and suggested I meditate and suggested I use the app "smiling mind", and in that conversation I understood what the bro means..Basically my strategy for keeping calm is to live in the moment and not fixate on things I cant control. I spoke to some big bodybuilders one was a masters competitor and the other was in his off-season, they were big and I found it inspiring like I felt tiny and I understood the gulf between me and that size I reckon I'll get there. I asked for tips and one of them said I should train unilateral movements to help me activate the quad.

I wonder how the bro found how intense I am when I flick the switch, like I go from being a normal dude to only thinking about the lift. I think it creates a weird self-contained feeling. Even in a busy gym I feel like the only person, I'm not sure people where watching but who knows. I dunno I just don't care enough about random strangers, I love training like its my job, I don't often get to sadly but I often feel like its what I was made for when I lift. I got to try the sunflower_programe and it was awesome I was a little overwhelmed at the airport but the staff directed me where to wait and spoke slowly and clearly which is helpful because normally I cant understand people at airports or crowded loud places.



Breakfast of champions!

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Good update, you’re starting to connect the dots between stress, cortisol, and how it plays into recovery and progress. The breathing and meditation tips from your aunty are gold, those small habits will help you handle the intensity you bring when you flick the switch in the gym. Talking with bigger competitors and hearing about unilateral work was smart too, that’ll carry over well to your quad activation. Keep chasing that feeling of training like it’s your job, that mindset will take you far.
I really love that you and @vanlife_gymbum are working together on discussions and training, EVO family true love!

 

[Dave1288499]

Good update, you’re starting to connect the dots between stress, cortisol, and how it plays into recovery and progress. The breathing and meditation tips from your aunty are gold, those small habits will help you handle the intensity you bring when you flick the switch in the gym. Talking with bigger competitors and hearing about unilateral work was smart too, that’ll carry over well to your quad activation. Keep chasing that feeling of training like it’s your job, that mindset will take you far.
I really love that you and @vanlife_gymbum are working together on discussions and training, EVO family true love!

Thanks bro, yeah I have historically meditated but I forget to. I have a habit of forgetting that there's a world outside of my bodybuilding and my interests. I'm quite anxiety prone and I tend to get quite stressed just by existing, now that I'm getting it I'm going to pick @vanlife_gymbums mind as well as several others. My auntie plays bowls competitively

 

[LevButlerov]

Thanks bro, yeah I have historically meditated but I forget to. I have a habit of forgetting that there's a world outside of my bodybuilding and my interests. I'm quite anxiety prone and I tend to get quite stressed just by existing, now that I'm getting it I'm going to pick @vanlife_gymbums mind as well as several others. My auntie plays bowls competitively

Good that you’ve done meditation before, it’ll come back easy once you make it part of the routine again. Stress is always higher when you’re so locked into bodybuilding, so having outside anchors like talking with your auntie or picking the brains of others will balance you out. Little things away from the gym often end up helping progress inside it. Overall the best is to see you in the EVO family with @vanlife_gymbum true iron brothers!

 

[Dave1288499]

Good that you’ve done meditation before, it’ll come back easy once you make it part of the routine again. Stress is always higher when you’re so locked into bodybuilding, so having outside anchors like talking with your auntie or picking the brains of others will balance you out. Little things away from the gym often end up helping progress inside it. Overall the best is to see you in the EVO family with @vanlife_gymbum true iron brothers!

That the trouble sometimes with this sport it's quite hard to balance

 

[LevButlerov]

That the trouble sometimes with this sport it's quite hard to balance

Life is like that balance is hard but you can find it with the EVO family

 

[Dave1288499]

I

Life is like that balance is hard but you can find it with the EVO family

Im glad to have you guys guiding me

 

[LevButlerov]

I

Im glad to have you guys guiding me

We love having you in our EVO family @Dave1288499

 

[stevesmi]

Hey guys its time for me to talk again [ik right], Today we trained shoulders and I pounded water all day by mid day I started peeing every 30min-60min. I caught a plane to visit my nana, aunty and uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot] I had a good catch up with my nana and we just spoke about life.
Something interesting happened today @vanlife_gymbum started talking about cortisol and how stress can negatively impact my peak/future bodybuilding, I didn't quite understand what he was talking about then but I get it now because my aunty taught me a breathing exercise and suggested I meditate and suggested I use the app "smiling mind", and in that conversation I understood what the bro means..Basically my strategy for keeping calm is to live in the moment and not fixate on things I cant control. I spoke to some big bodybuilders one was a masters competitor and the other was in his off-season, they were big and I found it inspiring like I felt tiny and I understood the gulf between me and that size I reckon I'll get there. I asked for tips and one of them said I should train unilateral movements to help me activate the quad.

I wonder how the bro found how intense I am when I flick the switch, like I go from being a normal dude to only thinking about the lift. I think it creates a weird self-contained feeling. Even in a busy gym I feel like the only person, I'm not sure people where watching but who knows. I dunno I just don't care enough about random strangers, I love training like its my job, I don't often get to sadly but I often feel like its what I was made for when I lift. I got to try the sunflower_programe and it was awesome I was a little overwhelmed at the airport but the staff directed me where to wait and spoke slowly and clearly which is helpful because normally I cant understand people at airports or crowded loud places.



Breakfast of champions!

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@Dave1288499 watermelon makes me pee all the time man. but thats cool. you can always carry around a piss bottle

 

[Dave1288499]

@Dave1288499 watermelon makes me pee all the time man. but thats cool. you can always carry around a piss bottle

Yeah, I could but it'd be the same colour as my water tho

 

[BodyMonster34]

Hey guys its time for me to talk again [ik right], Today we trained shoulders and I pounded water all day by mid day I started peeing every 30min-60min. I caught a plane to visit my nana, aunty and uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot] I had a good catch up with my nana and we just spoke about life.
Something interesting happened today @vanlife_gymbum started talking about cortisol and how stress can negatively impact my peak/future bodybuilding, I didn't quite understand what he was talking about then but I get it now because my aunty taught me a breathing exercise and suggested I meditate and suggested I use the app "smiling mind", and in that conversation I understood what the bro means..Basically my strategy for keeping calm is to live in the moment and not fixate on things I cant control. I spoke to some big bodybuilders one was a masters competitor and the other was in his off-season, they were big and I found it inspiring like I felt tiny and I understood the gulf between me and that size I reckon I'll get there. I asked for tips and one of them said I should train unilateral movements to help me activate the quad.

I wonder how the bro found how intense I am when I flick the switch, like I go from being a normal dude to only thinking about the lift. I think it creates a weird self-contained feeling. Even in a busy gym I feel like the only person, I'm not sure people where watching but who knows. I dunno I just don't care enough about random strangers, I love training like its my job, I don't often get to sadly but I often feel like its what I was made for when I lift. I got to try the sunflower_programe and it was awesome I was a little overwhelmed at the airport but the staff directed me where to wait and spoke slowly and clearly which is helpful because normally I cant understand people at airports or crowded loud places.



Breakfast of champions!

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bro you flew in that baby plane? i would be scared lol. i never travelled in one before @Dave1288499

 

[Dave1288499]

bro you flew in that baby plane? i would be scared lol. i never travelled in one before @Dave1288499

Oh I love planes

 

[Mobster]

Hey guys its time for me to talk again [ik right], Today we trained shoulders and I pounded water all day by mid day I started peeing every 30min-60min. I caught a plane to visit my nana, aunty and uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot] I had a good catch up with my nana and we just spoke about life.
Something interesting happened today @vanlife_gymbum started talking about cortisol and how stress can negatively impact my peak/future bodybuilding, I didn't quite understand what he was talking about then but I get it now because my aunty taught me a breathing exercise and suggested I meditate and suggested I use the app "smiling mind", and in that conversation I understood what the bro means..Basically my strategy for keeping calm is to live in the moment and not fixate on things I cant control. I spoke to some big bodybuilders one was a masters competitor and the other was in his off-season, they were big and I found it inspiring like I felt tiny and I understood the gulf between me and that size I reckon I'll get there. I asked for tips and one of them said I should train unilateral movements to help me activate the quad.

I wonder how the bro found how intense I am when I flick the switch, like I go from being a normal dude to only thinking about the lift. I think it creates a weird self-contained feeling. Even in a busy gym I feel like the only person, I'm not sure people where watching but who knows. I dunno I just don't care enough about random strangers, I love training like its my job, I don't often get to sadly but I often feel like its what I was made for when I lift. I got to try the sunflower_programe and it was awesome I was a little overwhelmed at the airport but the staff directed me where to wait and spoke slowly and clearly which is helpful because normally I cant understand people at airports or crowded loud places.



Breakfast of champions!

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While it can impact gains the impact might be over stated

 

[BodyMonster34]

Oh I love planes

bro what if someone throw you out of it?

 

[2Thick]

Hey guys its time for me to talk again [ik right], Today we trained shoulders and I pounded water all day by mid day I started peeing every 30min-60min. I caught a plane to visit my nana, aunty and uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot] I had a good catch up with my nana and we just spoke about life.
Something interesting happened today @vanlife_gymbum started talking about cortisol and how stress can negatively impact my peak/future bodybuilding, I didn't quite understand what he was talking about then but I get it now because my aunty taught me a breathing exercise and suggested I meditate and suggested I use the app "smiling mind", and in that conversation I understood what the bro means..Basically my strategy for keeping calm is to live in the moment and not fixate on things I cant control. I spoke to some big bodybuilders one was a masters competitor and the other was in his off-season, they were big and I found it inspiring like I felt tiny and I understood the gulf between me and that size I reckon I'll get there. I asked for tips and one of them said I should train unilateral movements to help me activate the quad.

I wonder how the bro found how intense I am when I flick the switch, like I go from being a normal dude to only thinking about the lift. I think it creates a weird self-contained feeling. Even in a busy gym I feel like the only person, I'm not sure people where watching but who knows. I dunno I just don't care enough about random strangers, I love training like its my job, I don't often get to sadly but I often feel like its what I was made for when I lift. I got to try the sunflower_programe and it was awesome I was a little overwhelmed at the airport but the staff directed me where to wait and spoke slowly and clearly which is helpful because normally I cant understand people at airports or crowded loud places.



Breakfast of champions!

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this is a nice one. i really like the plane pictures @Dave1288499 it looks like the engine isn't turning in that pic lol

 

[Ulter]

Hey guys its time for me to talk again [ik right], Today we trained shoulders and I pounded water all day by mid day I started peeing every 30min-60min. I caught a plane to visit my nana, aunty and uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot] I had a good catch up with my nana and we just spoke about life.
Something interesting happened today @vanlife_gymbum started talking about cortisol and how stress can negatively impact my peak/future bodybuilding, I didn't quite understand what he was talking about then but I get it now because my aunty taught me a breathing exercise and suggested I meditate and suggested I use the app "smiling mind", and in that conversation I understood what the bro means..Basically my strategy for keeping calm is to live in the moment and not fixate on things I cant control. I spoke to some big bodybuilders one was a masters competitor and the other was in his off-season, they were big and I found it inspiring like I felt tiny and I understood the gulf between me and that size I reckon I'll get there. I asked for tips and one of them said I should train unilateral movements to help me activate the quad.

I wonder how the bro found how intense I am when I flick the switch, like I go from being a normal dude to only thinking about the lift. I think it creates a weird self-contained feeling. Even in a busy gym I feel like the only person, I'm not sure people where watching but who knows. I dunno I just don't care enough about random strangers, I love training like its my job, I don't often get to sadly but I often feel like its what I was made for when I lift. I got to try the sunflower_programe and it was awesome I was a little overwhelmed at the airport but the staff directed me where to wait and spoke slowly and clearly which is helpful because normally I cant understand people at airports or crowded loud places.



Breakfast of champions!

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@Dave1288499 Looks like you're having a fun time in life. That's cool that you got to take a little plane like that. I haven't been on one of those in a long time.

 

[ceo]

Hey guys its time for me to talk again [ik right], Today we trained shoulders and I pounded water all day by mid day I started peeing every 30min-60min. I caught a plane to visit my nana, aunty and uncle I picked it with the seniors club in a van [they were quite a riot] I had a good catch up with my nana and we just spoke about life.
Something interesting happened today @vanlife_gymbum started talking about cortisol and how stress can negatively impact my peak/future bodybuilding, I didn't quite understand what he was talking about then but I get it now because my aunty taught me a breathing exercise and suggested I meditate and suggested I use the app "smiling mind", and in that conversation I understood what the bro means..Basically my strategy for keeping calm is to live in the moment and not fixate on things I cant control. I spoke to some big bodybuilders one was a masters competitor and the other was in his off-season, they were big and I found it inspiring like I felt tiny and I understood the gulf between me and that size I reckon I'll get there. I asked for tips and one of them said I should train unilateral movements to help me activate the quad.

I wonder how the bro found how intense I am when I flick the switch, like I go from being a normal dude to only thinking about the lift. I think it creates a weird self-contained feeling. Even in a busy gym I feel like the only person, I'm not sure people where watching but who knows. I dunno I just don't care enough about random strangers, I love training like its my job, I don't often get to sadly but I often feel like its what I was made for when I lift. I got to try the sunflower_programe and it was awesome I was a little overwhelmed at the airport but the staff directed me where to wait and spoke slowly and clearly which is helpful because normally I cant understand people at airports or crowded loud places.



Breakfast of champions!

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bros that good you spend time with family. not a lot of people get that chance. everyone so far away, most my family live across country @Dave1288499

 

[ROIDDERS]

It's Sunday the 21st of September, fuck its been a long day 5hrs of bus travel or so. Me and the bro are too big for the bus seats so we said fuck it why let others suffer so we had an uncomfortable ride. Made it to Wellington and some random dude took my duffle in all honesty I thought it was all over basically everything I needed was in that bag. Then the guy returned it not long after the bro comforted me because I just didn't know what to do. I met @vanlife_gymbum irl dudes fuckin chill. He helped me out with gym set up picked up the key and free bag [I needed the bag for my flight tomorrow] I'm honestly grateful for what he's done for me. I took him for an arm workout [ it was like 60% so fairly light] I showed him some technique stuff and new exercises. Hopefully I taught him something useful. I tried some new recovery things like massage guns and other things so I have a couple things to add to my list. Overall today was good, I'm quite optimistic about this week

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awesome to see the EVO family getting together for some training. you both kicked ass! @Dave1288499 nice job the arms are growing

 

[Dave1288499]

awesome to see the EVO family getting together for some training. you both kicked ass! @Dave1288499 nice job the arms are growing

Thanks they will shortly

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

@Dave1288499 watermelon makes me pee all the time man. but thats cool. you can always carry around a piss bottle

I love how pro-pissjug you are

Certainly solves a lot of problems. And since I have to empty it myself I have a good idea what's going on. My water jugs is 5L and pissjug is 5L and sometimes I literally transfer water from one to the other through my body. Gotta come up with cheap ways to have fun when you're unemployed.

 

[stevesmi]

I love how pro-pissjug you are

Certainly solves a lot of problems. And since I have to empty it myself I have a good idea what's going on. My water jugs is 5L and pissjug is 5L and sometimes I literally transfer water from one to the other through my body. Gotta come up with cheap ways to have fun when you're unemployed.

learned it running triathlons in 100+ heat index temps. i would hydrate like crazy. then piss in a bottle like 5x before the race started. my gf at the time was my human shield hiding me

 

[Dave1288499]

learned it running triathlons in 100+ heat index temps. i would hydrate like crazy. then piss in a bottle like 5x before the race started. my gf at the time was my human shield hiding me

Good trick

 

[Dave1288499]

bros that good you spend time with family. not a lot of people get that chance. everyone so far away, most my family live across country @Dave1288499

Yeah it's been a few years but most of my family is scattered all over the world, I had an uncle in Canada a few aunts and uncles in Australia, some relatives in Ireland

 

[Dave1288499]

this is a nice one. i really like the plane pictures @Dave1288499 it looks like the engine isn't turning in that pic lol

They also don't look spoons shaped

 

[ceo]

Yeah it's been a few years but most of my family is scattered all over the world, I had an uncle in Canada a few aunts and uncles in Australia, some relatives in Ireland

bros Ireland i heard has good cheese

 

[ROIDDERS]

Thanks they will shortly

EVO family respect

 

[2Thick]

They also don't look spoons shaped

yeah aviation is cool

 

[Noah Wixx]

Good update, you’re starting to connect the dots between stress, cortisol, and how it plays into recovery and progress. The breathing and meditation tips from your aunty are gold, those small habits will help you handle the intensity you bring when you flick the switch in the gym. Talking with bigger competitors and hearing about unilateral work was smart too, that’ll carry over well to your quad activation. Keep chasing that feeling of training like it’s your job, that mindset will take you far.
I really love that you and @vanlife_gymbum are working together on discussions and training, EVO family true love!

Huge role in engery and fatigue if cortisol is to high stress management plays a bigger role than many think

 

[LevButlerov]

Huge role in engery and fatigue if cortisol is to high stress management plays a bigger role than many think

Very true

 

[Dave1288499]

yeah aviation is cool

I always think how amazing it is that we just catapult our selves into the sky and hope the plane catches flight

 

[Dave1288499]

Huge role in engery and fatigue if cortisol is to high stress management plays a bigger role than many think

Oh I am always in a stressed state because of how my brain is, it's fairly hard to relax for me. I need to be better

 

[2Thick]

I always think how amazing it is that we just catapult our selves into the sky and hope the plane catches flight

yeah it is fun to see

 

[Dave1288499]

Chest workout yesterday, and weight cut progress. I'm enjoying the weight cut I frowned on purpose

 

[LevButlerov]

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You look sad with the weight cut @Dave1288499 I thought you guys with @vanlife_gymbum would have more chest training set?

 

[Dave1288499]

You look sad with the weight cut @Dave1288499 I thought you guys with @vanlife_gymbum would have more chest training set?

We did quite a bit, hey if I can't make weight what happens then?

 

[LevButlerov]

We did quite a bit, hey if I can't make weight what happens then?

Waiting on some pics @Dave1288499
Can't make weight? I would start sweating or move up a weight class.

 

[BeMe]

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You look so fukn dialed in here. Wearing that shirt makes you extra psycho lol!. I love it. This is a prep

 

[Dave1288499]

You look so fukn dialed in here. Wearing that shirt makes you extra psycho lol!. I love it. This is a prep

Thanks

 

[Dave1288499]

Here are my post show photos, I'm just going to be short I have a Big write up I'll put up soon

 

[toddthelineman]

Here are my post show photos, I'm just going to be short I have a Big write up I'll put up soon

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Looks like, tree leaves on pizza? Spinach maybe? And that ice cream looks like sliced frozen meat!. Congrats on your show!

 

[BeMe]

Here are my post show photos, I'm just going to be short I have a Big write up I'll put up soon

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Who needs summary with photos like this. Great picture story telling. Already bulking again I see lol.

You look great up there on stage with your medal bro!

 

[Dave1288499]

Who needs summary with photos like this. Great picture story telling. Already bulking again I see lol.

You look great up there on stage with your medal bro!

Thanks I have nearly 400 photos

 

[BeMe]

Thanks I have nearly 400 photos

That will be fun to look back on and great inspiration for the next phase of your journey.

 

[LevButlerov]

Here are my post show photos, I'm just going to be short I have a Big write up I'll put up soon

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You look amazing in the pics really good showing and I love the dedication here. @Dave1288499
You just got awarded a new title Bodybuilder, check your username, earned like a true EVO brother. @vanlife_gymbum

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

You look amazing in the pics really good showing and I love the dedication here. @Dave1288499
You just got awarded a new title Bodybuilder, check your username, earned like a true EVO brother. @vanlife_gymbum

Nice work @Dave1288499 !! A forum title is a huge honour

 

[Dave1288499]

You look amazing in the pics really good showing and I love the dedication here. @Dave1288499
You just got awarded a new title Bodybuilder, check your username, earned like a true EVO brother. @vanlife_gymbum

Thanks my brotha, it feels good to be a real bodybuilder now.

 

[Dave1288499]

Nice work @Dave1288499 !! A forum title is a huge honour

I intend to make good on that honor

 

[LevButlerov]

Thanks my brotha, it feels good to be a real bodybuilder now.

True bodybuilder what picture should we use on your avatar? @Dave1288499

 

[Dave1288499]

True bodybuilder what picture should we use on your avatar? @Dave1288499

How do I change that?

 

[LevButlerov]

How do I change that?

DM me your avatar that you want, the new one

 

[stevesmi]

Here are my post show photos, I'm just going to be short I have a Big write up I'll put up soon

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@Dave1288499 congrats on this. it takes a lot of courage to get on stage. you worked hard to be your best

 

[Ulter]

Here are my post show photos, I'm just going to be short I have a Big write up I'll put up soon

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Congrats on a successful competition. @Dave1288499 Looks like you saved the best part for after... that's a good-looking Pizza.

 

[BodyMonster34]

Here are my post show photos, I'm just going to be short I have a Big write up I'll put up soon

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bro dayum that a big pizza. my wife could eat whole thing no problem. i'm sure you did same @Dave1288499