Nathan Varga
Melbourne, Australia
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My belief throughout this challenge was strong, I knew what I wanted. After completing two challenges, I had finally found my place with my body, and what the best fuel was for it. I wanted to ensure I had enough energy and strength for my workouts, to continually get better week after week, and recover optimally.
This challenge was brutal, and my workouts were intense, I managed to progress greatly every week, improving strength and endurance significantly. I decided to track my progress to see where I went wrong, and what I could do to be the absolute best at my craft.
As a vegan I get asked a lot “where do you get your protein?” The photos simply show that I am not deficient in protein, and that protein isn't that hard to get in your diet. It’s more about the micro-nutrients. That is where people suffer these days. People should be asking, “Where do you get your micro-nutrients from?
My initial weight was 73kg and I managed to reach 74kg
During the challenge I focused on High Net Gain Foods, meaning it takes less energy to digest and assimilate, and provides the body with more nutrients. Taking the Super Greens, Digest, Probiotics, Repair and Multi-Vitamin was my go to products to ensure I had what I needed in the tank and being able to get more from my cooked food!
I chose to eat more raw foods, and have plenty of juices and smoothies, but I do love a cooked meal, and these products are what help me get more activation, cleanse the system, alkalise the body, and nourish the cells!
My weekly system for training was 5 days on 2 days off.
Monday: Pull-Up Training + Maximum Strength Training Workout
Tuesday: Pull-Up Training + Anaerobic and Aerobic HIIT Workout or VO2MAX TRAINING
Wednesday: Pull-Up Training + Maximum Strength Training Workout
Thursday: Pull-Up Training
Friday: Pull-Up Training + Maximum Strength Training Workout
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Rest
My Pre-Workout Fuel: 20 minutes prior: consumed a pre-workout drink with a balance of clean, simple low and high glycemic carbs, along with green tea and/or yerba maté
1-2 hours prior: a pre-workout drink or smoothie preferred for longer workouts.
Post-Workout Fuel: Within 20 minutes:
4:1 carb-to-protein ratio in a liquid form to replenish muscle glycogen. I would have a smoothie and usually chuck in coconut water, alfalfa, spinach, mango, figs, maca, supergreens, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ginger and other fruits and herbs.
Post-Workout Fuel: 40 minutes after liquid:
To further increase protein synthesis and recover well, I had a meal containing high amounts of BCAA’s, Omega 3’s and Zinc. I’d have something like quinoa with kale, broccoli, lentils, dulse flakes, chia seeds, hemps seeds, and my own homemade dressing.
This challenge has made a huge impact on my physical state because it kept me accountable. I am mentally strong because I have failed many times before. I’ve struggled to be the best, but I am on the path and excelling every day. This challenge has given me one decision that I took on whole heartedly; and that decision was to be the best me.
Nathan Varga
The Feats Of Strength
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