Lecture Notes

Catching Up

• Speaker reflects on the last conversation held a year ago in Toronto.
• Discussion about a documentary project they were working on.

The Documentary Project

Concept & Development

• Initially pitched as a 20-minute YouTube video.
• Expanded to an hour-long documentary.
• Filming and editing took much longer than expected.
• Aimed to capture the essence of older bodybuilding documentaries from the 70s and 80s.

Distribution

• Available on their Patreon due to high costs of production.
• Discusses Joel's personality and rivalry during filming.

Training and Filming Process

Separate Training

• Filmed separately to maintain a competitive edge.
• Different gym schedules due to distinct daily routines.

Post Documentary

• Trained together a few times post-documentary and competition.

Video Content and Channel Management

YouTube Channel: More Than Muscle

• Content creation has delays due to busy schedules.
• Videos with Pete Hartwig yet to be released.

Balancing Work and Passion

• Joel works part-time on the channel.
• Speaker works full-time elsewhere, managing time for the channel.
• Future goal: Both working full-time on 'More Than Muscle.'

Training and Competition Prep

Training Regimen

• 5-day to 4-day to 3-day splits leading up to competitions.
• Different methods: drop sets, super sets.

Diet and Weight Management

• Started diet around May, leading up to October competitions.
• Maintained strict tracking of calories and macros.
• Initial weight: 88 kg (195 lbs); contest weight: 77 kg (170 lbs).

Challenges and Strategies

• Discussed managing cravings and strict dietary regimen.
• Long-term disciplined approach led to better results.

Personal Training Dynamics

Different Approaches

• Speaker meticulously tracks nutrition and follows a strict regimen.
• Joel follows a more relaxed approach, relying on eyeballing and measuring cups.

Cravings and Satisfaction

• Bodies adapt to stricter diets over time, reducing cravings.
• Immediate post-competition food cravings often diminish quickly.

Training Details

General Insights

• Consistency and discipline are key in dieting and training.
• Minimal engagement in deadlift training.

Wellness and Maintenance

• Balancing nutrient-dense intake vs. Europe trip indulgences.
• Overcoming the challenge of maintaining diet abroad.