Improve your physique and happiness I was nineteen years old. I had successfully cut for the summer before – I knew what I was doing, right? Wrong. Be Objective, Don’t Fool Yourself First year of university had been unkind to me. Or at least, that’s how I perceived it at the time, being the typical dumb kid who refuses to take responsibility. Lots […]
Once upon a time… I was 15 at the time, weighing a measly 140 pounds and a complete newb to the gym. Whilst studying for our GCSE’s, my friends and I were looking for something to do outside of school. Something “cool”. Something to relieve the stress. One of my mates suggested the gym…why not? […]
Warning: Controversial, yet crucial blog post coming up. If you’re a student who is tired of inconsistent results, this post should help you out massively. Enjoy! The way I see it, you have the skinny guys, and then you have the other guys. There are 3 types of skinny guys: Lazy, or “I hate food” skinny […]
For those of you at university and are looking to bulk up, listen up. I’m writing this under the assumption that you are struggling to gain muscle, and therefore taking in more calories is a priority for you. If this doesn’t apply to you, then this may more appropriate. Most young guys tend to put […]
Another fantastic way for students to stay lean whilst at university or college is to perform mini-cuts. These are anywhere from 2-6 weeks. We want to maximise the amount of time we spend in a calorie surplus, as muscle building is a SLOOOOOW process, meaning this needs to be a quick “in-and-out” job – don’t […]
This is generally one of the main causes of unhappiness, at least in Western society. Comparing yourself to others in regards to material possessions, income, net worth, family, wife, kids, physique, strength etc will lead to unhappiness, or at least will do at some point in the future. This is regardless of your personal progression […]
For those of you who “can’t” gain muscle or are struggling to do so, this one is for you. The main reason is due to a small appetite. Specifically, a small appetite relative to your calorie requirements to grow. So yes there is often a small hormonal element to the issue, meaning your body burns […]
How to stay lean on Halloween? The past 7 days have been rough as hell for me in terms of diet and training. It’s been a blast in terms of socialising and having fun, but there is always a trade off. When alcohol consumption goes up beyond a certain level (quite a low level for […]
Most students in the UK have horrible time management. They are seemingly incapable of achieving anything beyond what is required by their degree. Not having “Enough time” is simply poor prioritisation. Always has been, always will be. To achieve anything long term in life, we need a strong work ethic. We need to feel motivated and have a strong […]
In our quest to staying lean, sleep length & quality can often be our biggest enemy, particularly for students. It affects our appetite, mood and motivation, and is particularly noticeable when we don’t have enough of it. Of course, this means it its critical to diet adherence & long term sustainability. As mentioned here, diet adherence […]
