James C PT - MyTraining

26/12/2025

Boxing day/new years day bench marks

I like to do this one a year to compare. Started off as a boxing day thing as a bench mark, now I aim to do it between Xmas & new year.

This year an ok year, qualified as a Health coach, got to 4 powerlifting comps, next one at the end of Jan, got a permanent role at work, yes it's been busy but I have achieved alot.

Comparing what i have achieved this year

01.01.24 vs 26.12.2024 vs 26.12.25
Weight 92.1kgs. 93.8kgs 94.2kgs
Fat. 28.4% 29.5% 29.3%
VF 16 17 17
BMI 33.4 34 34.4

On reflection, yes I have gain a little weight, however more importantly I have lost 0.2%fat which means the weight gain is muscle, which is amazing, this is also reflected in my current lifting as I am up, 22.5kgs year on year. Just got to get under 93kgs for my comp at the end of January, and hope I can do the lifting ive just done at the comp.

26.12.2024 Vs 26.12.2025
Squats 150kgs 157.5kgs
Bench Press 112.5kgs 117.5kgs
Deadlifts 160kgs 170kgs
Total 422.5kgs 445kgs

20/09/2025

10/07/2025

🧪 Trying Something New 🧪

I don’t take many supplements—I believe a balanced diet should cover most of your needs. The only regulars for me are a protein isolate shake post-workout (to boost my protein intake) and electrolytes when I feel dehydrated.

Why isolate? It’s usually lower in carbs, and while too much protein can go to waste, I use it to make sure I’m getting enough to support recovery and muscle maintenance.

As a bit of an experiment, I’m adding two new supplements:

Creatine – Research shows it helps increase muscle saturation, which may support better performance. I'm starting slow—1 gummy instead of the recommended 3 (3x daily)—to see how my body responds.

Apple cider vinegar tablets – These are said to help with weight management, and again, I’m beginning with a lower dose.

⚠️ Always read the label and, if in doubt, speak to someone with proper nutrition training. Many PTs (like myself) can point you in the right direction.

Weighed in this morning at 91.3kgs, with 30.6kgs body, just noting this here to see progress, also noticed in my pics as I have lost some weight recently, I seem to have gained some lose skin around the bottom of my belly, it will be interesting to see if this improves.

15/02/2025

🏋️‍♂️ Final Weigh-In Before Competition! 🏋️‍♂️

Four weeks ago, I weighed 91.9kg. After consistent effort and dialed-in nutrition, I weighed in this morning at 91.5kg—a total loss of 2.3kg since December 26th when I was 93.8kg.

It’s been a steady process of refining everything—training, nutrition, and recovery—to be in the best condition possible for competition day. I’m feeling strong, ready, and excited to step on that platform!

Let’s see all that hard work pay off. Time to lift!

19/01/2025

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18/01/2025

More pics from today's give it to a go competition

18/01/2025

🎥 First Powerlifting Meet of the Year! 💪🎉

Stepping back onto the platform today for a "give-it-a-go" powerlifting competition Community Fitness Kerikeri and what a way to kick off 2025! 🔥

💥 Squats: 140kg
💥 Bench: 110kg (gave 120kg a go but just missed it!)
💥 Deadlift: 150kg

Matched my numbers from my last competition – despite a couple of injuries along the way. Recovery and consistency paid off! 🙌

It’s a reminder that progress isn’t always about smashing PRs; sometimes, it's about showing up, staying resilient, and proving to yourself what you're capable of.

Here’s to an even stronger year 💪

27/12/2024

Boxing day/new years day bench marks

I like to do this one a year to compare.

This year has not been that great, for exercise for me, didn't manage to get to any comps as kept getting injured, a week before my first comp back in Feb I fractured my little finger, then a few months later picked up another injury, so I have had a few things to work around, this year. Start this year strong already booked into my first comp on 16th Jan.
Plus had a big holiday with my mum coming over.

Comparing what i have achieved this year

12.2022 vs. 01.01.24 vs 26.12.2024
Weight 102.8kgs 92.1kgs. 93.8kgs
Fat. 33.8% 28.4% 29.5%
VF 20 16. 17
BMI 37.3 33.4. 34

On reflection, yes I have gain a little weight, only 1% body fat which in the grand scheme of things, is great. 25 days out from the next comp, which I need to be under 93kgs, should be able to get that weight down. Once Xmas and new are out the way. Look back in Sept I was down to 90.8kgs with 28.3% body fat, so have put on 3kgs and only 1% body fat which is amazing.

Squats currently at 150kgs, bench at 112.5kgs and deadlines at 160kgs

03/12/2024

Just goes to show with regular training and better eating with small changes you can come a long way, pic in gym is from Jan 2021, pic with blue door, is from Aug 2024.

23/09/2024

**End My 6-Week Cut!**

Results are in

12.08.2024. Vs. 23.09.2024
Weight 91.4kgs. 90.8kgs lost over half kilo
Boby fat 28.8% 28.3% down 0.5%
VF 16. 16 none mover
BMI 33.2. 33.0 also down

Great result simple changes and lost weight

Here how it went, yes there was mistakes, the odd slip up here and there however general speaking, I was able to stick to the plan.
The first week to tens days, was tough probably had 4 Mocha over the whole six all of which within the first 10 days.
Bread, maybe one roll over the six weeks, also found I was cutting out rice crackers,
Sweets I avoided, even said no when offered a treat.
Pasta only a couple of times, lots of rice.

Takeaways, I don't think I had any.

Keep up the regular training, and dog walks.

On a side note I did lift my best deadline so far this year at 160kgs, and my best bench press at 120kgs. Have since injured my shoulder so having to take it easy.

Going forward, what would I change, a couple of things, maybe the length of the cut 6 weeks is a long time maybe try a 4 week one next time, also check to see what is happening in the weeks ahead as I had birthdays anniversary, and works do to contend with.

Now I can relax for a bit not going to far off track, and enjoy my holiday and revist this after.

15/08/2024

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