Enjoy! That’ll teach them to advertise that the room comes equipped with a “kitchen” when it’s just a microwave and a sink.
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That’s brilliant. I love the idea, the execution and the amount of meat in total! If i hadn’t been so tired i would have probably gone out into Manchester to find a decent restaurant but never would you get somewhere that gives just eggs and meat, a feast fit for a king.
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Thanks man! I’ve been stuck traveling for a few years and got real fed up with eating out, haha. My work also gives me per diem when I travel, so I make money by doing this.
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I was going to say, it’s a walking town isn’t it? It’s all pubs though (selling point for me!)
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This is the problem I’m currently having and frankly had my entire lifting life. I’m trying to lean out, but get stronger. I cannot effectively do both to my fullest. Hmmm.
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I got into my hotel at 20:40 having last ate at around 15:00 and was quite tired. Manchester proper was only 15-20m walk but i was too tired to be honest and i just wanted to eat and go to bed.
The hotel breakfast though was good (cold cuts of meat, omelette station etc.) so i had picked somewhere with an ok gym, healthy breakfast and not too far from the station.
On a plus side i was chatting to another colleague and we’ve found a hotel with a squat rack in it!!! Wil be using that next time.
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Nice! Which is it?
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You found the Holy Grail. Congrats!
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Whitworth Locke in Manchester (its on my work approved list which is the main thing for me). Trap bar as well, only issue is the size of the gym, might have to wait a while if they are on kit.
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You guys are doing travel all wrong. The whole point of traveling is showing up at the “fitness center” and going “Oh darn: no squat racks! Guess I just HAVE to use the machines here and get a ridiculous pump instead”
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Every time I go to a hotel gym, I remember how effective 20-50lb dbs can be. A little be of creativity and you can get a great full body workout in.
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For sure, but it’s so nice when you can do more
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It has come time to register for my strongman comps I want to do. The only issue is I’m sitting at ~195 while the weight classes are 181 and 220.
I’ve decided to register for the 220 and fill up to the weight class so now I might be in the running for @T3hPwnisher s Bruce Randall Award. Primarily because I’m not strong enough to set a record at 181 so why not have some fun
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Weighed in at 170.4 lbs today. Started at 173.6. Not necessarily trying to drop pounds, but if it’s part of leaning up and improving I’ll take it.
I’ve been focused on KB work (using Dan John and Pavel programs), yoga, and walking. It’s crazy that this have given me the results it has compared to more intense CF workouts. I feel stronger, look strong, and the weights are moving easier.
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I’ve been in a hotel for 3 nights. DBs up to 50 are plenty for the whole body!
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Awesome to see all the successes! What variables are you all playing with vs doubling down on the things you know work?
For me, I’m doubling down on: daily cardio, lower fat (certainly a YMMV one), and higher volumes.
I’m starting to experiment with higher than “optimal” protein. I’ve always leaned into the “enough” protein diet (~.8g/ lbs), but everything else I like is very 90s bodybuilding… so I figure I’ll try their 1.5g recommendations and see how that goes.
Since we’re all a little crazy to enjoy this stuff, which definition of insanity are you embracing?
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I’m starting to understand why fasting is such a popular modality for fat loss. I feel like, once I start eating, the hunger floodgates open. But if I never start: hunger doesn’t appear. It’s much simpler to simply NOT eat for a few hours a day and make it up later than to try to eat small meals throughout the day.
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Making sure to get 10k steps a day minimum. This is difficult when it’s cold and the weekend for me. Last night it involved walking in the house for 25 minutes to get the last 2000ish steps.
Cutting out coffee creamer.
Using food scale on high calorie items like dressings, condiments, etc.
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Yes! I noticed this in a major way with the Velocity Diet. The later I could push that first shake, the easier my whole day was.
Huge one! There’s definitely a minimum baseline activity below which my body thinks it’s in hibernation mode and just calorie matching doesn’t seem to solve.
I like the walking around the house bit. It’s really cold here, too, so I get it.
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