Approved Log My Competition Log - SpoonT

[SpoonT]

I got offered a donut, it's hard to say no to a donut.

 

[SpoonT]

I normally enjoy leg isolation day, but I've done something to my knee tendon or flexion or something and leg curls ain't happening and to switch to the lying leg curls and deload significantly. Thankfully no issues on anything other leg exercise, but might have to deload or switch it up for a couple of weeks.

 

[SpoonT]

Got home from an evening out and was going to have dessert, but saw my protein on goal and under my calories and I decided to resist and make up for yesterdays donut.

 

[SpoonT]

Morning workout for a change and now off for a school holidays family day.

 

[BigAPE]

I normally enjoy leg isolation day, but I've done something to my knee tendon or flexion or something and leg curls ain't happening and to switch to the lying leg curls and deload significantly. Thankfully no issues on anything other leg exercise, but might have to deload or switch it up for a couple of weeks.
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Sounds like your knee’s trying to tell you to something. No point forcing it and turning a tweak into a full-blown injury my bro. Good that you’re still sweet on other leg stuff though. Just work around it, maybe throw in some slow tempo extensions or even bands if needed, keep blood flowing without smashing the joint.

You icing it or running any anti-inflams for it?

 

[SpoonT]

Sounds like your knee’s trying to tell you to something. No point forcing it and turning a tweak into a full-blown injury my bro. Good that you’re still sweet on other leg stuff though. Just work around it, maybe throw in some slow tempo extensions or even bands if needed, keep blood flowing without smashing the joint.

You icing it or running any anti-inflams for it?

Not doing anything in particular for it yet, no soreness or anything outside of it under load, I'll probably just deload anything affected for a couple of weeks.

 

[SpoonT]

Friday was ok.

 

[SpoonT]

However, Saturday and Sunday were cooked, ate too much on Saturday and forgot to eat lunch on Sunday. Sunday largely made up for the excess calories on Sat but protein was looking way too low.

 

[SpoonT]

However, we like to look at the week as a whole and the week as a whole was pretty good.

 

[SpoonT]

It is Monday, therefore we lift.

 

[SpoonT]

Gunna try and drop calories from 2500 to 2000 whilst keeping the protein high.

 

[Dunstone]

Gunna try and drop calories from 2500 to 2000 whilst keeping the protein high.
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Reducing your intake by 500 calories can be quite significant, especially if you're starting from 2500 calories. If you're considering maintaining such a large deficit for an extended period, you might find yourself needing to increase cardio to keep progressing.

A more gradual approach could be beneficial. I recommend lowering your intake by 200 calories, potentially focusing on reducing fats. First, take a look at your daily step count. If you're not reaching 10000 steps, this could be a great starting point. By increasing your step count by about 20%, you can effectively burn a few extra calories without putting too much strain on your body. This way, you’ll make sustainable progress while feeling good.

 

[SpoonT]

Reducing your intake by 500 calories can be quite significant, especially if you're starting from 2500 calories. If you're considering maintaining such a large deficit for an extended period, you might find yourself needing to increase cardio to keep progressing.

A more gradual approach could be beneficial. I recommend lowering your intake by 200 calories, potentially focusing on reducing fats. First, take a look at your daily step count. If you're not reaching 10000 steps, this could be a great starting point. By increasing your step count by about 20%, you can effectively burn a few extra calories without putting too much strain on your body. This way, you’ll make sustainable progress while feeling good.

Definitely not hitting 10k a day, I aim too, but too busy and stuck in a desk job. But dropping calories by a smaller amount might not be unwise, I'll see how I go.

 

[SpoonT]

Shoulders feeling real strong today

 

[SpoonT]

I get very conflicted over my calories, should I stay the course? is it time to bulk? should I cut harder? I go back and forth on it constantly.

 

[SpoonT]

Just another Wednesday workout and a flex.

 

[SpoonT]

Excited to find a new good protein cookie yesterday tho it did throw the count out a bit. lol

 

[SpoonT]

Gotta love full stacking plus more on machines. Leg extensions and calf raises.

 

[SpoonT]

Well boys can confirm the testosterone is working. Did an evolt bodyscan this morning and the changes are huge. 2 Months since my last scan and in that time I've... lost 5% body fat, weight is about the same, total fat is down 5kg, and skeletal muscle is up 3kg. Absolutely stoked at that. <20% is in sight.