Bodybuilding Client @ohhighhamza continuing to improve daily!
We had to push original show back to make sure conditioning was on point and we will do just that!
Client Spotlight: Michelle 🔥 Down 11 lbs!
She came in exhausted—labs showed low thyroid, high cortisol & glucose.
We cut training to 3x/week, raised calories (high-fat, mod protein, low-carb), improved insulin sensitivity, & slowly reintroduced carbs.
Energy⬆️bodyfat down⬇️
Being in a deficit creates a cascade of events but you need to be consistent in order to gain MOMENTUM.Having one “off day” in a week isn’t a bad thing.If you have one “off day” every week that turns into two or three “off days” which turns into an “off week”kiss weightloss 👋
A sign of maturity is to enjoy the process more than the product because over time you realize that the product can only last so long but the process is endless.
Hot take…if you are working out 6-7 days a week you are not working out hard enough OR my best advice would be to stop doing that and I can 100 percent promise you you will get better results.
My wife told me I need to be more “normal” and while I definitely don’t disagree with her it’s going to be a multi year process and I might need some suggestions…
If you're going to overeat any macro, make it Protein
Daily protein intakes of ~4.4g/kg had no effect on body composition despite consuming an additional 800 calories daily when combined with resistance training
PMID: 24834017
Walking is a NECESSARY daily movement
Walking is NOT exercise
Do not confuse the two
Walking CAN elicit CV improvements to those who are sedentary/detrained/over fat.But those benefits are not longitudinal and you will have to exercise to keep making progress/maintain fitness.
What sleep does for the brain
-Helps keep emotions in check
-Recharges your (brain) energy
-Removes toxins that build up daily
-Enhances concentration/cognition
-Consolidates memories and what you learned
Sleep affects every cell, tissue, organ, and system in the body
What people think builds muscle:
Supplements
Constantly lifting heavy
Endless hours in the gym
Supplements
What actually builds muscle:
Consistency
Progressive overload
Sleep
Adequate protein
Rest days
Sleep
Appropriate intensity
Consistency
Waiting until you’re thirsty is a bad way of hydrating
When you’re thirsty you’re already dehydrated
Being dehydrated puts you in a more sympathetic state and has been shown to increase HR and decrease HRV not to mention increase BG levels and BP
What is a keystone habit?
A large habit that affects other life habits.
One example is beginning a workout program. I have seen this time and time again transfer into…
Eating healthier
Having more discipline
Adopting other healthy life habits
And the list goes on and on
Micronutrients/supplements that have been shown to positively affect depressive symptoms/people
-Creatine
-Probiotics
-Magnesium
-Vitamin D
-Fish oil
-B Vitamins
Nutrition + exercise > nutrition or exercise alone
Strength training + intervals > Strength or aerobic training only
Caloric deficit
High protein intake
Strength training
Add in some intervals
Walk daily
Your body comp makeover
When you spend time with intelligent, fit, healthy, and motivated individuals, you naturally become smarter, fitter, healthier, and more driven. They introduce you to their habits and behaviors, immersing you in their world.
Do NOT crank your head back and look up at the ceiling when you back squat/squat
Where the head goes the spine/body follows
Keep your head neutral and if the movement calls for it (pulls/RDLS) tuck your chin
Anyone telling you do to so doesn't know what they're saying or doing
It’s no surprise that we have more stressors now than ever and we also have more client cases of autoimmune diagnoses, GI issues, and sleep disturbances. Get your stress in order ALONG with proper diet and some movement and over time you will see a positive change in your health.
Low magnesium is correlated with stress
Increased stress increases the need for more magnesium
Hence the need for supplemental magnesium to maximize stores in the body and provide adequate amount for daily utilization.