James C PT - MyTraining

Been doing some volume training (GVT) you know its been a good work out when king Kong turns up at teh end.

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

🧪 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.

🏋️‍♂️ 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!

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