Hack the Body, Hack the Mind

Hack the Body, Hack the Mind Discussing fitness, nutrition, depression, anxiety and mental wellbeing.

Opening up conversations about hard to talk subjects that shouldn't be brushed under the carpet, giving the information we need to help us understand our mental health

17/06/2026

Be proud of yourself for trying to do things that others won’t.

The photos are in from last weekends first timers comp WNBF UK NATURAL BODYBUILDING EVENTS What a weekend 🤩
14/06/2026

The photos are in from last weekends first timers comp WNBF UK NATURAL BODYBUILDING EVENTS

What a weekend 🤩

10/06/2026

First upper session back

Kept everything pretty easy with 2 reps in reserve.

I’ve had a few days relaxing and getting back to normal but back to tracking everything again tomorrow to make sure I don’t blow up to quick. My body is still screaming at me to eat so I can’t trust my intuition at this point.

4 weeks to slowly add some bodyfat and settle around 83.5kg is the goal.

My heads in the clouds with everything right now but head down and keep going.

Do The Work

Some of my favourite shots from the weekend. Prepped myself and peaked myself for both classes. The plan was to step on ...
09/06/2026

Some of my favourite shots from the weekend.

Prepped myself and peaked myself for both classes.

The plan was to step on stage heavier for the bodybuilding later in the day to see if I could push fullness a little and it seemed to work.

A few days to relax and reconnect and then we look to improve.

A pleasure stepping on stage with these two gentlemen - you both looked incredible!!

The best team!!When people asked me what I was looking forward to the most, it was being surrounded by all the people I ...
08/06/2026

The best team!!

When people asked me what I was looking forward to the most, it was being surrounded by all the people I love. Win or lose the people around you are what you’ll remember, and the people that have walked through the fire along side you, and at times pull you through the fire are what’s important.

You also need some humbling every now and again “drove all the way from Bristol, you could of won” 😂😂

I love you all and am so grateful!

07/06/2026

What a day! Im shocked!

Gang! As always…

Do The F*cking Work 💙

Together we’re stronger. 1st coat on and checked in! I’m buzzing. Laughed all morning and stood naked with 10 other me...
06/06/2026

Together we’re stronger.

1st coat on and checked in!

I’m buzzing.

Laughed all morning and stood naked with 10 other men💙

03/06/2026

We’re calling it a rebrand

1 week out from my first bodybuilding comp. I’ll give the data first and then I’ll give my reflections. Here’s the numb...
31/05/2026

1 week out from my first bodybuilding comp.

I’ll give the data first and then I’ll give my reflections.

Here’s the numbers
This prep has been a 22 week prep once I step on stage. And I started the first week of January

There has been 18 weeks of active dieting, 3 diet break weeks. 1 being a mock peak week where I trialled food and what I can’t handle, 1 being a holiday, 1 being after my powerlifting competition.

This mornings weigh in: 81:3kg
My weigh in on the 5th of Jan: 97.9kg
Total weight lost: 16.6kg

Current step count: 15,000
Current calories:
Training days : Calories 1936. Protein 230g. Carbs 180g. Fats 34g.
Non training days: Calories 1777. Protein 230g. Carbs 140. Fats 34g.

I have 3/4 more days of active dieting to go before a steady linear load until I find the look I like.

Reflections:
Bodybuilding is a display of discipline as much as display of muscularity. At times I’ve wanted to quit, and at times I wondered if the sacrifices were worth it. It’s made everything harder, brain fog was tough, the dragging my feet on the same loop I’d walk over and over again, having people ask me if I’m ill, the struggles to stay present in life and relationships. It’s been hard.

There is a numbness that occurs through the dieting. Your food is low, your steps are high, training is just as hard and normal life continues. So you tap into the part of you that can suffer and get to the next meal or the next workout or the next cup of decaf tea.

It’s been really hard to explain that the rewards are in the suffering. From the outside it’s shredded physiques. But the personal battle for me has been about chasing a dream that I’ve wanted since I was 18.

The main takeaway: Don’t ever let anyone stop you from being you.

I’ve struggled, and loved every minute of it.
I’ve proved to myself I can be dedicated and fully commit to a pursuit.

The goal for this final stretch has been to be extremely present with my friends and family. There is no point achieving anything without a hug at the end and sharing the experience with the people that matter.

A few more weeks of seeing me in my pants I’m afraid team so bare with lol.

As always… Do The Work

You can handle more than you think. I think going through painful events can make you stronger than those who have never...
28/05/2026

You can handle more than you think.

I think going through painful events can make you stronger than those who have never been through anything. I call it the price of privilege.

The price of privilege is that someone who has everything given to them and the “perfect life” cannot handle the smallest of things.

People who haven’t been through anything tough crumble under pressure.

I used to ask “why me” when things went dreadfully wrong. “Why has this happened to me” “give me a break” but I had to learn to draw positives from negatives.

If I am suffering now. I am pain free later.

Pay the debt.
Choose to do something hard.
Do the work.

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