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Bruce Roberts

@brucey4409

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Motorcycle enthusiast. Fitness Fanatic. Dog owner. Whiskey connoisseur. Father. Husband. Veteran.

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Last day of a 8 week bulk, finished up at 117kg and pretty happy with how lean I remained.
Not bad for 42 next month. by @brucey4409

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2 years ago

Three months ago I set out to undergo my first competition prep.

I’ve been training for 25 years now but never really had the motivation to get seriously lean. My body type lends itself to powerlifting and maintaining sub 15% body fat is incredibly difficult without a very restrictive lifestyle.

Well after 13 weeks of a 1000-2000 calorie per day deficit, 12-13 workouts per week and no alcohol, I am down from 113.5kg to 101.5kg with minimal muscle loss and probably 8% body fat.

During this time I turned 41, was asked to apply for a more senior position at work and reminded myself of what I am capable of when I choose to focus.

I want to thank everyone who has supported and encouraged me, especially my wife Maxine Leah who has been amazing from helping with meal prep to daily reassurance and my kids who were the ones I was really doing this for.

I didn’t achieve the body composition I feel is necessary to be competitive and couldn’t justify entering the comp mainly due to the expense. Plus I would rather spend that money on my family in Bali but I will continue many of the good habits I developed during this journey. by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

10 week progress comparison, starting weight 114kg, current weight 104kg.
5 weeks to go, carb cycling starts Monday. taken in Silverback Strength Bendigo by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

5 weeks out and still getting 550 calorie fasted cardio sessions done 5 mornings a week. Last week I dropped my daily calorie intake to 2100 and it caused my NEAT to drop to zero. I’d rather eat 2,500 calories and work harder. taken in Silverback Strength Bendigo by @brucey4409

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41 tomorrow and sitting around 8-9% body fat at 104.5kg with 7 weeks to go. by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

8 weeks out and tracking well, down to 105.6 after a solid week of training despite the back pain.
I’m 41 and in the best shape of my life but the best has yet to come. by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

Hitting my traps with front plate raises, keeping my core engaged is the key to doing this exercise with lower back issues. by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

Monday morning fasted cardio workout.
15mins elliptical, 5mins skipping and Navy Seal burpees to finish.
450 calories in 25 minutes. by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

Week 5 of prep for my first comp, all hard work done in the best gym in Bendigo - Silverback Strength and Supplements massive thanks to my amazing wife Maxine Bruce for her unwavering support! by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

Great day by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

Daddy daughter lunch date. by @brucey4409

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3 years ago

Benefits of a sober Christmas, starting the new year in good shape with a positive mindset.

The last two and a half years were tough, sustained a chronic back and neck injury which will be with me for life. Lost two years of recovery and rehab due to the lockdown and self medicating with alcohol but I’m finally feeling like my old self again.

I’m 40 next month and in the best shape I’ve been in for years, big thanks to my wife Maxine Bruce, my kids, my brothers in the VMC and the best gym in Bendigo, Silverback Strength and Fitness! taken in Silverback Strength Bendigo by @brucey4409

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