17/11/2021
Not posted in a while, things have been absolutely MANIC.
But .. I have NEVER stopped working on ME.
Coming to the end of my "bulk" and for those that don't know much about a "bulk", here are some basics - without boring. π₯΄βπΌ
β’ it's not about eating whatever you want, when you want.
β’ it means slowly coming out of a deficit, by gradual increase, until you're happy with with your appearance after reassessing the time and change.
β’ it means less active days in the gym, more rest days, but.. more intense progressive overload training AND meals you had in a deficit, BUT volumised.
For example; my calories were 1650 (at lowest) last year. Carbs: 170g protein 150g'ish fats 55g
This year, I slowly increased to 2350/400kcals in 8-9 months. Carbs: 220g Protein 160-200g fats 70g.
Now we drop again!
So, here .. find my "step by step" pictures, from my starting point (post labour), end of deficit(lean phase) and now (end of bulk.)
18st -> 10st4 -> 13st.
So. Why bulk?
Well, think about it logically.
I wanted to gain more muscle. I wanted to lift heavier, to grow my muscles, get bigger quads, bigger glutes, bigger upper body, therefore- required more food.
Gaining fat was the inevitable.
But, fat can be stripped.
Keeping my muscle mass and keeping consistent with my training, whilst leaning out, is going to be the struggle.
We got this.
Let's go! #2022 π
(P.S- to those who have just beared children; please don't throw yourself in to an intense training programme, post labour. Core rehab and strengthening is required. Working on your pelvic floor is required. LIKE.. MANDATORY.
And I'll be damned for any "PT" or "fitness instructor" to turn an eye or feel ashamed on talking about the pelvic floor.. more so, when ALL genders have it and it can absolutely determine your training capabilities.
Jus' sayinnnn' βπΌ
It's not "lowering the tone" or "a taboo" subject.
It's basic, human anatomy.
Do your research.