I spoke too soon. It heated up fast.

I was soo looking forward to the storm and rain to cool things but it never came.

Been watching much of the Olympics? We are doing better than I thought at the start.
Of course, half Aussie Brett can claim both countries so he must be loving it.

Exactly that mate. Pretty much maintenance for a couple of months then decide at the end of summer. I haven't ruled out a final push in cutting to see what I actually have as I'm still not as lean as I would like.

**** news for your SiL mate.

The car loan issue is a bastard as well. I think fixing your current car and continue to save is probably the best way to go if your quotes are all going up that much.

I only have a mortgage and credit card (paid off in full each month) and managed to bag the advertised rate. Seems random.

Nice one, Billy... not officially applied but it gives me quite a high chance of scoring a low 4% loan. Back on track I hope

Fingers crossed mate.

It was through Cahoot via here

https://www.moneysupermarket.com/loans/

I'm sure you could bag 3.5% or less.

Quick update.

Back is 85% better now but squatting and deads are still a no no.

Cut is almost finished. I am giving myself 1 more week.

13 weeks in.

Start weight 197lb (89.4kg)

Currently 177lb (80.3kg)

Lost 20lb (9kg)

Average loss 1.54lb a week (0.7kg)

Foolishly didn't measure waist until late on. I've had much better success during this cut by training each body part twice a week at varying reps. I've lost 2kg on lower rep bench strength days and 2 reps on higher rep days which is awesome as my pressing ability dives whilst I'm cutting.
OHP and back work has held without an obvious loss.

My weight loss stalked 3 weeks ago. I added Huel to the mix and do 5 days liquid only which has really worked. To keep the loss going I have had to keep adjusting calories and they are now painfully low.

Currently eating 1150 during the week. Overeating by 1000kcal on Saturday and maintenance on Sunday. This seems to keep the fat loss going. I tried not overeating and that did more harm than good.

Very happy so far.

Fantastic news on the Mrs mate. Proper scary stuff for all involved.

That Pic, holy cow your arms are insane.

On the car front, save as long as possible and get the best you can afford. It will be worth it in the long run.

Exciti times Nails. What's the date of the comp or is it tba?