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Approved Log Road to my first cycle LOG

223 on protein and 123 on fats thats good you're almost ketogenic
try to cut carbs even more to around 50 and keep fats around 120-150 to go ketogenic
I’m trying very hard to get carbs that low haha
 
15 km is fantastic. Good job on that.

It took you an hour and that's perfect. Wow.
 
You're building a strong heart with this style of training.


Can't be overdoing it a little bit on the cardio but be careful.
 
Definitely a red flag that you're having some issues with your knee.

I would try running on more soft surface outdoors and maybe going barefoot.
 
Very nice day on the arms. You hit a lot of different exercises.

Skull Crushers and close grip. Press very good.
 
Keep up the good work, man. I like the body weight dips.

You can really build up a strong body doing those Using your own body weight.
 
Food for the day;

Nothing too different here today as the meals have been prepped for the week mostly. I’ll swap food around weekly rather than daily as it is much easier for consistency.

First meal was 5 eggs and half an avocado

Lunch was the prepped satay chicken with rice

Third meal was yoghurt, walnuts and wpi shake.

Dinner, trusty rib eye steak and steamed green vegetables 🥬

Total cals 2292
Protein 223
Carbs 98
Fats 223

Need to come up with another meal for breakfast that’s high in protein and good fats. Don’t really want many carbs at all with this meal as I aim to get the carbs for the day around lunch. Don’t get me wrong I love the eggs but would be beneficial nutrition wise to swap things up now and then.

Can’t beat a good ribeye
 
So haven’t updated the last two days, haven’t trained, diet has still been ok but not as tight as it should be. Finished up with my full time job for the year and booked in some private work to top up the funds before Christmas. Well had a huge day in the heat going full steam to get the job done in two days. Firstly it fucked up my eating schedule lol and second I got burnt like fuck and ended up with heat stroke. Couldn’t train that afternoon as I was proper wrecked, still had to get back the next day and get the job finished even though I was fucking cooked. So back in yesterday to finish things off and I wasn’t in good shape, could hardly eat when I got home definitely couldn’t train if I tried just needed rest.
Ended up sleeping 14 hrs and woke up this morning completely different, felt good again. Had another private job booked in so eating was scattered. Had to get the wifey a Christmas present from the shopping centre and tried to find anything somewhat healthy food. Found some chicken and salad bowl and got some extra grilled chicken. Crazy how many people destroy themselves with kfc, McDonalds and deep fried shit, good reminder to never get back to those old habits. I’ll post a pic of the sunburn I copped on the first day and the food I was able to find.
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IMG_3887.webp
 
So haven’t updated the last two days, haven’t trained, diet has still been ok but not as tight as it should be. Finished up with my full time job for the year and booked in some private work to top up the funds before Christmas. Well had a huge day in the heat going full steam to get the job done in two days. Firstly it fucked up my eating schedule lol and second I got burnt like fuck and ended up with heat stroke. Couldn’t train that afternoon as I was proper wrecked, still had to get back the next day and get the job finished even though I was fucking cooked. So back in yesterday to finish things off and I wasn’t in good shape, could hardly eat when I got home definitely couldn’t train if I tried just needed rest.
Ended up sleeping 14 hrs and woke up this morning completely different, felt good again. Had another private job booked in so eating was scattered. Had to get the wifey a Christmas present from the shopping centre and tried to find anything somewhat healthy food. Found some chicken and salad bowl and got some extra grilled chicken. Crazy how many people destroy themselves with kfc, McDonalds and deep fried shit, good reminder to never get back to those old habits. I’ll post a pic of the sunburn I copped on the first day and the food I was able to find.View attachment 65414
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@Allupfromhere back looks great but sunburned, you ok?

meals clean I see chicken breast right? and on right rice with corn avocado? you made it? :D
 
Now I was trying to play catch up for the workouts missed last 2 days and decided to move to a ppl split. Honestly really enjoyed swapping this up like this and feel I might keep this spilt moving forward until I cycle. Will see how I go and progress maybe even continue this spilt on my cycle.


Push

Flat db press
Warm ups
10@20kg’s
5@30kgs

Working sets
[email protected]
[email protected] 1rir
[email protected]#

I can definitely push more weight here but I struggle to get them up. Once they’re up I’m fine but don’t wanna risk injury throwing them up as I train by myself.



Incline bench press
Acclimation set here to see what I’ve got in me.
5@60kg

Working sets
8@70
8@70
6@70#


Incline db fly

12@15
12@15
10@15#

Db side lateral raises


10@10/20@5
10@10/20@5

Single cable lateral raises with pause

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] right - [email protected] left

1/2 pause at the top every rep, 3 sec negative.



Skull crusher/ close grip press super set

8@35/10@35
8@35/10@35
8@35/8@35##


Tricep press down

10@68kg
10@68kg
10@68/10@32

Honestly loved this workout, I feel like I get the better exercises in and eliminate some junk volume.

Body feeling good, shirts are getting looser around the trunk and tightening up upstairs.
IMG_3892.webp
 
@Allupfromhere back looks great but sunburned, you ok?

meals clean I see chicken breast right? and on right rice with corn avocado? you made it? :D
Yeah better now just a little burnt lol, yeah chicken breast on the side and pulled chicken breast with rice, corn avocado, tomato and lettuce. Nah I didn’t make it I bought it when I was out. Was the healthiest option I could find.
 
Yeah better now just a little burnt lol, yeah chicken breast on the side and pulled chicken breast with rice, corn avocado, tomato and lettuce. Nah I didn’t make it I bought it when I was out. Was the healthiest option I could find.
you should put more lotion on that burn :D

the food is legit, especially for bought food, super clean look.
 
Arms

Tricep push down

3 building warm up sets

Working sets
12@68
12@68
10@68##

Alternating db curls

Warmed the elbows right up today before these.

Working sets

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]#/20@5##
Biceps were full as fuck after these sets it almost hurt.


Skull crushers/ close grip press superset

12@35/12@35kg>+2 reps on both
12@35/12@35
10@35/8@35> +4 reps on the skull crush & +2 on the close grip

Preacher curls ez bar

8@35kg
8@35>+1 reps
7@35>+2 reps


Body weight dips

12
10
10#>+3 more hear this week.


Single arm cable curls

[email protected] each arm
[email protected]
[email protected]

Good controlled quality reps here. Will be increasing weight here next week for sure.
Great workout here
 
Arms

Tricep push down

3 building warm up sets

Working sets
12@68
12@68
10@68##

Alternating db curls

Warmed the elbows right up today before these.

Working sets

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]#/20@5##
Biceps were full as fuck after these sets it almost hurt.


Skull crushers/ close grip press superset

12@35/12@35kg>+2 reps on both
12@35/12@35
10@35/8@35> +4 reps on the skull crush & +2 on the close grip

Preacher curls ez bar

8@35kg
8@35>+1 reps
7@35>+2 reps


Body weight dips

12
10
10#>+3 more hear this week.


Single arm cable curls

[email protected] each arm
[email protected]
[email protected]

Good controlled quality reps here. Will be increasing weight here next week for sure.
@Allupfromhere quality reps will do you best!
 
Pull day 1

10 mins warm up cardio

Rack pull
5@60
5@100
5@120
5@160

Went for 170 today, pulled it off the hooks and the weight felt ok. Got down and as I went to pull it back up I felt a pinch in the lower back. Left it on the arms and unloaded it there. Was nervous to unclip my belt but wasn’t as bad as I thought. Still uncomfortable but was able to continue the workout. I opt for rack pulls over deadlift as I have a half bulged l4-l5 from a work accident 10 years back and going all the way down with deads is a little risky, fingers crossed it’s only uncomfortable today.



ISO lateral high row

12@80kg
12@80
9@90#

Bumped the weight up on the last set here to get to failure as I was moving the 80kg fairly easily.



ISO lateral row

5@80 to get a feel for it.
10@120kg
10@120
8@120#

Reverse peck deck flys

12@54
12@54
12@54
8@54#

Shrugs

12@120
12@160
12@160
8@160

Done these on the hammer strength lying chest press machine as it allowed me to start the movement at height instead of bending down, back was in a little pain by now.


Seated db curls

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]#/10@5

Last set to failure then halve the weight and push for the same amount of reps.

Cable curls

12@10
12@10
10@10#

2 second concentric, 1/2 sec pause at the top and 3 second negative.

Lower back was giving me heaps after the workout so didn’t get any cardio in for the day.
 
Now I was trying to play catch up for the workouts missed last 2 days and decided to move to a ppl split. Honestly really enjoyed swapping this up like this and feel I might keep this spilt moving forward until I cycle. Will see how I go and progress maybe even continue this spilt on my cycle.


Push

Flat db press

Warm ups
10@20kg’s
5@30kgs

Working sets
[email protected]
[email protected] 1rir
[email protected]#

I can definitely push more weight here but I struggle to get them up. Once they’re up I’m fine but don’t wanna risk injury throwing them up as I train by myself.



Incline bench press
Acclimation set here to see what I’ve got in me.
5@60kg

Working sets
8@70
8@70
6@70#


Incline db fly

12@15
12@15
10@15#

Db side lateral raises


10@10/20@5
10@10/20@5

Single cable lateral raises with pause

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] right - [email protected] left

1/2 pause at the top every rep, 3 sec negative.



Skull crusher/ close grip press super set

8@35/10@35
8@35/10@35
8@35/8@35##


Tricep press down

10@68kg
10@68kg
10@68/10@32

Honestly loved this workout, I feel like I get the better exercises in and eliminate some junk volume.

Body feeling good, shirts are getting looser around the trunk and tightening up upstairs.View attachment 65423

Pull day 1

10 mins warm up cardio

Rack pull
5@60
5@100
5@120
5@160

Went for 170 today, pulled it off the hooks and the weight felt ok. Got down and as I went to pull it back up I felt a pinch in the lower back. Left it on the arms and unloaded it there. Was nervous to unclip my belt but wasn’t as bad as I thought. Still uncomfortable but was able to continue the workout. I opt for rack pulls over deadlift as I have a half bulged l4-l5 from a work accident 10 years back and going all the way down with deads is a little risky, fingers crossed it’s only uncomfortable today.



ISO lateral high row

12@80kg
12@80
9@90#

Bumped the weight up on the last set here to get to failure as I was moving the 80kg fairly easily.



ISO lateral row

5@80 to get a feel for it.
10@120kg
10@120
8@120#

Reverse peck deck flys

12@54
12@54
12@54
8@54#

Shrugs

12@120
12@160
12@160
8@160

Done these on the hammer strength lying chest press machine as it allowed me to start the movement at height instead of bending down, back was in a little pain by now.


Seated db curls

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]#/10@5

Last set to failure then halve the weight and push for the same amount of reps.

Cable curls

12@10
12@10
10@10#

2 second concentric, 1/2 sec pause at the top and 3 second negative.

Lower back was giving me heaps after the workout so didn’t get any cardio in for the day.
@Allupfromhere looking great in the pic, strong :)

rows did good and overall training is on point
 
Been absent this week on the log, hurt my back in the gym at the start of the week and had a massive week at work to knock everything over before finishing up for the year. Diet stayed strong though was about all I could try to stay on-top of.

I have a 2 week holiday with the family away in the caravan so normal workouts are going to be substituted as I will be travelling remote coastlines here in Aus. Will sneak a gym session when we travel through main townships though and will be staying active with fasted cardio every morning. Apart from this is there anything else I should approach training wise to keep things morning forward? Should I look into body weight workouts or just focus on the cardio for the 2 weeks? Any advice welcome!
 
Back at it today, was good to get back in the gym without losing too much momentum. Did adjust a few things just to ease the lower back into it though but overall felt really good. Don’t feel like I will have any dramas moving forward.

Lower 1

10 mins incline treadmill warmup

Quad extension warm up sets
2x20@25kg


Db split squats

12@10kg db’s
12@10
12@10


Barbell RDL

10@40kg warmup

10@70kg
10@70
10@70
Dropped the weight back here today as I wasn’t to test the water with my lower back. Don’t want any other setbacks after the last week.


Leg press


10@80kg acclimation set


12@140kg
12@140
11@140
Again opted for more volume at lower weight just to get the ball rolling again.

Seated hamstring curl

15@45kg
15@45
15@45
11@45##


Quad extensions

12@55kg
12@55
12@55
9@55##



30mins max incline treadmill to finish off.
 
Back at it today, was good to get back in the gym without losing too much momentum. Did adjust a few things just to ease the lower back into it though but overall felt really good. Don’t feel like I will have any dramas moving forward.

Lower 1

10 mins incline treadmill warmup

Quad extension warm up sets
2x20@25kg


Db split squats

12@10kg db’s
12@10
12@10


Barbell RDL

10@40kg warmup

10@70kg
10@70
10@70
Dropped the weight back here today as I wasn’t to test the water with my lower back. Don’t want any other setbacks after the last week.


Leg press


10@80kg acclimation set


12@140kg
12@140
11@140
Again opted for more volume at lower weight just to get the ball rolling again.

Seated hamstring curl

15@45kg
15@45
15@45
11@45##


Quad extensions

12@55kg
12@55
12@55
9@55##



30mins max incline treadmill to finish off.
@L1keapunt quads are very nicely pumped today :D
 
Back at it today, was good to get back in the gym without losing too much momentum. Did adjust a few things just to ease the lower back into it though but overall felt really good. Don’t feel like I will have any dramas moving forward.

Lower 1

10 mins incline treadmill warmup

Quad extension warm up sets
2x20@25kg


Db split squats

12@10kg db’s
12@10
12@10


Barbell RDL

10@40kg warmup

10@70kg
10@70
10@70
Dropped the weight back here today as I wasn’t to test the water with my lower back. Don’t want any other setbacks after the last week.


Leg press


10@80kg acclimation set


12@140kg
12@140
11@140
Again opted for more volume at lower weight just to get the ball rolling again.

Seated hamstring curl

15@45kg
15@45
15@45
11@45##


Quad extensions

12@55kg
12@55
12@55
9@55##



30mins max incline treadmill to finish off.
My DL on Friday was a test for me too. Side issue is I get blood in the lower gut issue straining. Only exercise which does it.
 
Thank you my brother! 🤝
Hope you not getting banging yourself up too much brother @CypherOCE noticed in your log some injuries were lurking the doorstep. Take care of yourself brother I really enjoy following your journey ya weapon 💪
Getting absolutely dicked down with small little injuries but glad the work year is over and I’m back in day shift from the 6th 💀 just have to find a new training time since I can’t do it at 10am anymore 😂

gotta stay on the wagon for another 5/6 weeks then call it a day and get the nuts working again 😭
 
Getting absolutely dicked down with small little injuries but glad the work year is over and I’m back in day shift from the 6th 💀 just have to find a new training time since I can’t do it at 10am anymore 😂

gotta stay on the wagon for another 5/6 weeks then call it a day and get the nuts working again 😭
We will always make time bro haha, plenty of gains left in 6 weeks legend and on the bright side you get to look forward to the next cycle haha
 
Yeah the first lower for the week is more quad focused and the second will be hamstring glute focused. Thanks brother

Wholegrain sourdough, I hardly ever incorporate bread into my nutrition, so I one off surely couldn’t hurt lol.
sourdough is yeast free so perfect brother
 
The back is the worst thing to hurt.
Along with the neck, hopefully you feel better.
 
Sounds like you have a fun little holiday with your family.

You can do some push-ups along the coast, maybe on the beach.
 
Fasted cardio is a great way to stay lean even while on vacation.
Enjoy it man. Sounds like an awesome experience.
 
I would do things like jumping jacks and do some interval training.

Also, if you find a tree, you can use it for all kinds of things, like, pull ups.
 
Romanian deadlifts are an awesome thing along with split squats.
Leg press also is a fun one.
 
The yogurt and berries, look really good together.

Make sure you're using the raw yogurt though.
 
That food is looking great man. That is some serious toast! Always gotta be careful with lower back issues. It is a tough one to work around.
 
Push 2

10mins warm up cardio

Several sets lateral raises light weight to warm up the shoulders

Some hammer curl and wrist curl set to warm the elbows.



Flat bench press

Warm up sets
15@40kg
5@60

Working sets
10@80kg
10@90kg
8@90


Incline db bench press

10@30kg’s
10@30
10@30
Could have pushed more here, disappointed I didn’t.



Incline db fly

12@15kg’s
12@15
12@15#+2reps
Complete focus on the stretch and contraction

Single cable lateral raises with pause


[email protected] >+ 1 plate
[email protected]
[email protected]/8@5kg right shoulder
[email protected]/8@5 left shoulder

1/2 second pause at the top, 3 sec negative


Db Side lateral raises

10@10kg/20@5kg
10@10/20@5
10@10/20@5

Tricep press down (twin pulley)

12@73kg
11@73kg##
10@73##



Overhead tricep rope extension

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

Tempo 2.1.3 triceps were burning proper fire after these sets.



30mins incline treadmill to round off.
 
So this log is nearing the end of this chapter and I will be starting a new one very soon.

A few things over the time of my journey so far I would like to touch on and acknowledge.

Did I get to the 15%bf I set out to before my first cycle, No.

Have I stayed consistent with training and diet the whole time? I’m saying yes. There was only one week where my training suffered and that was due to a slight injury and chose the rest and recover then to risk further setbacks.
Nutrition wise there was days here and there where I wouldn’t hit my exact macro numbers but there was never a time where I blew out on cheat meals, never did I eat fast foods or drink alcohol and my recent blood test reflected this consistency where all my health markers were on the money whilst on a trt dose of 200mg test e per week. Will be getting more bloods as soon as I’m back just to make sure everything is still in check and good to go.

Now for some points and decisions people may disagree with.

Will I be doing just test for my first cycle, no.

Firstly the aim of my cycle will still be focused on recomposition. Though, as I will be passed the main summer period here in Aus and will be moving into the new year I would like to favour building muscle and let the diet clean up the fat loss as we go, instead of trying to specifically ‘cut’ right now. I will utilise the whole year too lean out steadily before the following summer.

Bloods be done monthly to keep a close eye on health and identify negative changes early.

Cycle is;
Weeks 1-6 Test e/Mast e
Week 6 onwards will be adding NPP
Week 10 onwards will add in anavar
Welcome discussions on dosages.

16 weeks in total.

Excited to say I will be working with @ODINLABS for the next log to help him showcase his compounds and service as a vendor and welcome his assistance and supply with the cycle. I know the Aussie community is excited to see @ODINLABS
Gear in full swing!


Moving forward from this I will be staying on self trt of 100-150mg per week. Dosage will depend on bloods and where my markers sit best.

I’m chosing the trt route as I’m 35 years old I already have 2 beautiful children with absolutely no thought of having any more, a mutual decision in my relationship just too add lol, and I have only felt day and night better since being on test as far as energy, well being, strength and me as father/husband. Not being tired and lethargic all the time and able to be more personally present when I am home due to this.

As always, welcome any opinions, advice and discussions! Sorry for the long post but the log is apart of the entire journey 😉
 
So this log is nearing the end of this chapter and I will be starting a new one very soon.

A few things over the time of my journey so far I would like to touch on and acknowledge.

Did I get to the 15%bf I set out to before my first cycle, No.

Have I stayed consistent with training and diet the whole time? I’m saying yes. There was only one week where my training suffered and that was due to a slight injury and chose the rest and recover then to risk further setbacks.
Nutrition wise there was days here and there where I wouldn’t hit my exact macro numbers but there was never a time where I blew out on cheat meals, never did I eat fast foods or drink alcohol and my recent blood test reflected this consistency where all my health markers were on the money whilst on a trt dose of 200mg test e per week. Will be getting more bloods as soon as I’m back just to make sure everything is still in check and good to go.

Now for some points and decisions people may disagree with.

Will I be doing just test for my first cycle, no.

Firstly the aim of my cycle will still be focused on recomposition. Though, as I will be passed the main summer period here in Aus and will be moving into the new year I would like to favour building muscle and let the diet clean up the fat loss as we go, instead of trying to specifically ‘cut’ right now. I will utilise the whole year too lean out steadily before the following summer.

Bloods be done monthly to keep a close eye on health and identify negative changes early.

Cycle is;
Weeks 1-6 Test e/Mast e
Week 6 onwards will be adding NPP
Week 10 onwards will add in anavar
Welcome discussions on dosages.

16 weeks in total.

Excited to say I will be working with @ODINLABS for the next log to help him showcase his compounds and service as a vendor and welcome his assistance and supply with the cycle. I know the Aussie community is excited to see @ODINLABS
Gear in full swing!


Moving forward from this I will be staying on self trt of 100-150mg per week. Dosage will depend on bloods and where my markers sit best.

I’m chosing the trt route as I’m 35 years old I already have 2 beautiful children with absolutely no thought of having any more, a mutual decision in my relationship just too add lol, and I have only felt day and night better since being on test as far as energy, well being, strength and me as father/husband. Not being tired and lethargic all the time and able to be more personally present when I am home due to this.

As always, welcome any opinions, advice and discussions! Sorry for the long post but the log is apart of the entire journey 😉
Love this.

Stellar commitment to the grind bro. You have smashed it.

You might not have gotten the BF % but I’d dare say if the next year you’ll hit it and come summer time you’ll have all the right tools in the nailbag to give it another red hot crack.
 
Love this.

Stellar commitment to the grind bro. You have smashed it.

You might not have gotten the BF % but I’d dare say if the next year you’ll hit it and come summer time you’ll have all the right tools in the nailbag to give it another red hot crack.
Thank you my brother! 2025 gonna be a serious year! Haha
 
Back at it today, was good to get back in the gym without losing too much momentum. Did adjust a few things just to ease the lower back into it though but overall felt really good. Don’t feel like I will have any dramas moving forward.

Lower 1

10 mins incline treadmill warmup

Quad extension warm up sets
2x20@25kg


Db split squats

12@10kg db’s
12@10
12@10


Barbell RDL

10@40kg warmup

10@70kg
10@70
10@70
Dropped the weight back here today as I wasn’t to test the water with my lower back. Don’t want any other setbacks after the last week.


Leg press


10@80kg acclimation set


12@140kg
12@140
11@140
Again opted for more volume at lower weight just to get the ball rolling again.

Seated hamstring curl

15@45kg
15@45
15@45
11@45##


Quad extensions

12@55kg
12@55
12@55
9@55##



30mins max incline treadmill to finish off.
@Allupfromhere hamstring curls are killer!
 
Push 2

10mins warm up cardio

Several sets lateral raises light weight to warm up the shoulders

Some hammer curl and wrist curl set to warm the elbows.



Flat bench press

Warm up sets
15@40kg
5@60

Working sets
10@80kg
10@90kg
8@90


Incline db bench press

10@30kg’s
10@30
10@30
Could have pushed more here, disappointed I didn’t.



Incline db fly

12@15kg’s
12@15
12@15#+2reps
Complete focus on the stretch and contraction

Single cable lateral raises with pause


[email protected] >+ 1 plate
[email protected]
[email protected]/8@5kg right shoulder
[email protected]/8@5 left shoulder

1/2 second pause at the top, 3 sec negative


Db Side lateral raises

10@10kg/20@5kg
10@10/20@5
10@10/20@5

Tricep press down (twin pulley)

12@73kg
11@73kg##
10@73##



Overhead tricep rope extension

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

Tempo 2.1.3 triceps were burning proper fire after these sets.



30mins incline treadmill to round off.


So this log is nearing the end of this chapter and I will be starting a new one very soon.

A few things over the time of my journey so far I would like to touch on and acknowledge.

Did I get to the 15%bf I set out to before my first cycle, No.

Have I stayed consistent with training and diet the whole time? I’m saying yes. There was only one week where my training suffered and that was due to a slight injury and chose the rest and recover then to risk further setbacks.
Nutrition wise there was days here and there where I wouldn’t hit my exact macro numbers but there was never a time where I blew out on cheat meals, never did I eat fast foods or drink alcohol and my recent blood test reflected this consistency where all my health markers were on the money whilst on a trt dose of 200mg test e per week. Will be getting more bloods as soon as I’m back just to make sure everything is still in check and good to go.

Now for some points and decisions people may disagree with.

Will I be doing just test for my first cycle, no.

Firstly the aim of my cycle will still be focused on recomposition. Though, as I will be passed the main summer period here in Aus and will be moving into the new year I would like to favour building muscle and let the diet clean up the fat loss as we go, instead of trying to specifically ‘cut’ right now. I will utilise the whole year too lean out steadily before the following summer.

Bloods be done monthly to keep a close eye on health and identify negative changes early.

Cycle is;
Weeks 1-6 Test e/Mast e
Week 6 onwards will be adding NPP
Week 10 onwards will add in anavar
Welcome discussions on dosages.

16 weeks in total.

Excited to say I will be working with @ODINLABS for the next log to help him showcase his compounds and service as a vendor and welcome his assistance and supply with the cycle. I know the Aussie community is excited to see @ODINLABS
Gear in full swing!


Moving forward from this I will be staying on self trt of 100-150mg per week. Dosage will depend on bloods and where my markers sit best.

I’m chosing the trt route as I’m 35 years old I already have 2 beautiful children with absolutely no thought of having any more, a mutual decision in my relationship just too add lol, and I have only felt day and night better since being on test as far as energy, well being, strength and me as father/husband. Not being tired and lethargic all the time and able to be more personally present when I am home due to this.

As always, welcome any opinions, advice and discussions! Sorry for the long post but the log is apart of the entire journey 😉

Can’t go wrong with this dinner, its plain Jane but it’s got all the good shit.. one for you @BodyMonster34 😉
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Chicken laksa for lunch with coconut milk and rice noodles. 🍜
@Allupfromhere 30mins cardio is good and meal looks nice, steak is rare we all hope :D
 
So this log is nearing the end of this chapter and I will be starting a new one very soon.

A few things over the time of my journey so far I would like to touch on and acknowledge.

Did I get to the 15%bf I set out to before my first cycle, No.

Have I stayed consistent with training and diet the whole time? I’m saying yes. There was only one week where my training suffered and that was due to a slight injury and chose the rest and recover then to risk further setbacks.
Nutrition wise there was days here and there where I wouldn’t hit my exact macro numbers but there was never a time where I blew out on cheat meals, never did I eat fast foods or drink alcohol and my recent blood test reflected this consistency where all my health markers were on the money whilst on a trt dose of 200mg test e per week. Will be getting more bloods as soon as I’m back just to make sure everything is still in check and good to go.

Now for some points and decisions people may disagree with.

Will I be doing just test for my first cycle, no.

Firstly the aim of my cycle will still be focused on recomposition. Though, as I will be passed the main summer period here in Aus and will be moving into the new year I would like to favour building muscle and let the diet clean up the fat loss as we go, instead of trying to specifically ‘cut’ right now. I will utilise the whole year too lean out steadily before the following summer.

Bloods be done monthly to keep a close eye on health and identify negative changes early.

Cycle is;
Weeks 1-6 Test e/Mast e
Week 6 onwards will be adding NPP
Week 10 onwards will add in anavar
Welcome discussions on dosages.

16 weeks in total.

Excited to say I will be working with @ODINLABS for the next log to help him showcase his compounds and service as a vendor and welcome his assistance and supply with the cycle. I know the Aussie community is excited to see @ODINLABS
Gear in full swing!


Moving forward from this I will be staying on self trt of 100-150mg per week. Dosage will depend on bloods and where my markers sit best.

I’m chosing the trt route as I’m 35 years old I already have 2 beautiful children with absolutely no thought of having any more, a mutual decision in my relationship just too add lol, and I have only felt day and night better since being on test as far as energy, well being, strength and me as father/husband. Not being tired and lethargic all the time and able to be more personally present when I am home due to this.

As always, welcome any opinions, advice and discussions! Sorry for the long post but the log is apart of the entire journey 😉
Good to see this
 
I think you had a lot of success on this log.

We will be following you on your new log.
 
Sometimes, if you cycle steroids, it's best to keep it at 12 weeks or less.

Easier on side effects and easier for recovery.
 
Will be interesting to see how you do on trt going forward.
That's going to be something. I'm gonna watch closely because I have friends your age.
 
Going on testosterone replacement therapy is a big decision.

I'm glad you decided to discuss it in your relationship.
 
Training log, road to first cycle.

  • Age: 35
  • Height: 177cm
  • Weight: 91kg
  • Body Fat % (estimated): 18-25
  • Training Experience (in years): My first year that I have committed to complete consistency.
Training:

  • Bro split
  • Monday - Arms
  • Tuesday - Shoulders and abs
  • Wednesday - Rest
  • Thursday - Legs
  • Friday - Chest and calves
  • Saturday - Back
  • Sunday - rest
  • Each day is roughly 5-6 different exercises with 3 warm up sets for each different area of the muscle group beginning with light weight and high reps, with weights increasing and reps decreasing as warm up sets are completed, and 2 working sets each to failure. Sets are 6-10 reps and bigger compound exercises are 4-8 reps each working set. Each workout would swap between a compound then an isolation movement throughout. Every session begins with 10-15 mins of liss cardio just to heat the body up.
Diet:

  • Daily Caloric Intake: around 2500cal currently with slight weekly increase if weight is still coming down and genuine hunger is still present.
  • Macronutrient Split: 40/40/20 protein, carbs, fats. 200g protein per day currently.
    Meal Plan: try to list 2-3 different meal options for each
    • Breakfast: glass of water, pink Himalayan salt and lemon spin wake up every morning. Smoothie; 50g oats, 50g blueberries, 50g pineapple, 50g mango, 10g natural honey and 2 scoops of wpi.
    • Snack: 100g beef jerky, apple, Nutrigrain bar
    • Lunch: 220g chicken breast in a wrap with leafy greens and 5g low cal aoli
    • Snack: 1 scoop wpi, kiwi fruit, 70g tuna
    • Dinner: 250g beef eye fillet, 200g carb lite potato and 100g green vegetables mostly broccoli and 100ml of organic orange juice.
Supplements:

  • Super greens powder each morning, Intra workout before workout as I train at 3.30 am and pre workout when needed. Omega 3 tablets daily and magnesium and sleep support daily.
Blood Work:

  • Recent Blood Work: None
  • Will do pre,mid and post when ready to cycle
Cycle Plan:

  • Cycle Goals: recomp
  • Compounds Planned for Use: Test E
  • Dosage and Frequency: 250mg weekly to start
  • Cycle Length: possibly 16-20
  • Post Cycle Therapy (if applicable): not sure


Background story:

Was 110kg at the start of the year decided to get back in the gym and have a proper shot at getting back into shape. Got down to 100kg but didn’t really have a structured strategy so I began to work with a coach who set my diet and training plan. Was at 30% body fat at the start of coaching and currently at 91kg and would say I’m somewhere between 18-25% body fat, have another scan next week for more accurate update. Four weeks left until I move on with working with current coach not that it hasn’t been super effective and enjoyable but the cost long term isn’t really affordable. I have been looking at other coaches though to keep moving forward. Really want to get under 15% before potentially introducing hormones with the end goal of getting to 10% before 2025. So, interested in people’s opinions on whether or not I even have any business considering getting on gear at this stage or should I continue the natty path for now until I lose more weight or even just continue to try and make what progress I can naturally as a 35 yr old male? Don’t hold back say it how it is as I’m hoping to educate myself as much as I can from peoples experience cheers!
I shoulda done my log intro like yours
So this log is nearing the end of this chapter and I will be starting a new one very soon.

A few things over the time of my journey so far I would like to touch on and acknowledge.

Did I get to the 15%bf I set out to before my first cycle, No.

Have I stayed consistent with training and diet the whole time? I’m saying yes. There was only one week where my training suffered and that was due to a slight injury and chose the rest and recover then to risk further setbacks.
Nutrition wise there was days here and there where I wouldn’t hit my exact macro numbers but there was never a time where I blew out on cheat meals, never did I eat fast foods or drink alcohol and my recent blood test reflected this consistency where all my health markers were on the money whilst on a trt dose of 200mg test e per week. Will be getting more bloods as soon as I’m back just to make sure everything is still in check and good to go.

Now for some points and decisions people may disagree with.

Will I be doing just test for my first cycle, no.

Firstly the aim of my cycle will still be focused on recomposition. Though, as I will be passed the main summer period here in Aus and will be moving into the new year I would like to favour building muscle and let the diet clean up the fat loss as we go, instead of trying to specifically ‘cut’ right now. I will utilise the whole year too lean out steadily before the following summer.

Bloods be done monthly to keep a close eye on health and identify negative changes early.

Cycle is;
Weeks 1-6 Test e/Mast e
Week 6 onwards will be adding NPP
Week 10 onwards will add in anavar
Welcome discussions on dosages.

16 weeks in total.

Excited to say I will be working with @ODINLABS for the next log to help him showcase his compounds and service as a vendor and welcome his assistance and supply with the cycle. I know the Aussie community is excited to see @ODINLABS
Gear in full swing!


Moving forward from this I will be staying on self trt of 100-150mg per week. Dosage will depend on bloods and where my markers sit best.

I’m chosing the trt route as I’m 35 years old I already have 2 beautiful children with absolutely no thought of having any more, a mutual decision in my relationship just too add lol, and I have only felt day and night better since being on test as far as energy, well being, strength and me as father/husband. Not being tired and lethargic all the time and able to be more personally present when I am home due to this.

As always, welcome any opinions, advice and discussions! Sorry for the long post but the log is apart of the entire journey 😉
Hey mate I'll slowly start catching up to where your at over the coming days. I started my log and realise I should of read yours first.

I'm glad I made the decision for trt. Only bit I want to change is getting it approved by a doc as I do my own. Gives me some peace of mind if I can't ever get hands on T or I'm somewhere I don't wanna be lol... But also I'd like a break from pinning to try the cream.

Test undeconate is your best friend with trt mate. Stuff I have is 400mg ml and I have 300mg shot every two weeks. Test e I find really should be shot twice per week otherwise it's going up and down alot which can't be better than being stable... Test U also works orally brother but haven't tried yet. Some people out there say test levels going back hundreds of years were way way higher then society now which is hard to believe. Whats harder for me to believe is some people believe that running high test trt doses has no concern for your health longterm I find that hard to believe but If it's true it's a good thing
 
are those noodles from veggies or flour?

Looks like a very interesting dish.
Rice noodles brother
I think that's a good layout for your cycle.
You sure though, you want to go 16 weeks?
The cycle overall seems long I understand but compound are being added at different times to see how I react with each introduction
 
So headed off today at 4am. So no workout but the wifey and kids were keen for an arvo hike after the 12hr drive to stretch the legs. I’m eyeing off a mountain climb before I leave lol ill take a photo of it tomorrow but for now here’s a cave we found at the end of our hike 😃
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So headed off today at 4am. So no workout but the wifey and kids were keen for an arvo hike after the 12hr drive to stretch the legs. I’m eyeing off a mountain climb before I leave lol ill take a photo of it tomorrow but for now here’s a cave we found at the end of our hike 😃View attachment 66854
wow this is an amazing place :D no snow and beautiful
 
So headed off today at 4am. So no workout but the wifey and kids were keen for an arvo hike after the 12hr drive to stretch the legs. I’m eyeing off a mountain climb before I leave lol ill take a photo of it tomorrow but for now here’s a cave we found at the end of our hike 😃View attachment 66854
Phuck yeah that looks mad. This state in the suburbs is a far cry from the scenery I'm spoilt with. Went Altona beach yesterday for a cool off. Laid in the water for about 3 hour's until I was shivering. I got wheels now so gonna be getting out abit koz the built up shit, if your around that only and don't get out in that real nature. Your fully phucked!
 
Great work
 
So headed off today at 4am. So no workout but the wifey and kids were keen for an arvo hike after the 12hr drive to stretch the legs. I’m eyeing off a mountain climb before I leave lol ill take a photo of it tomorrow but for now here’s a cave we found at the end of our hike 😃View attachment 66854
@Allupfromhere this location is amazing bro......
 
So this log is nearing the end of this chapter and I will be starting a new one very soon.

A few things over the time of my journey so far I would like to touch on and acknowledge.

Did I get to the 15%bf I set out to before my first cycle, No.

Have I stayed consistent with training and diet the whole time? I’m saying yes. There was only one week where my training suffered and that was due to a slight injury and chose the rest and recover then to risk further setbacks.
Nutrition wise there was days here and there where I wouldn’t hit my exact macro numbers but there was never a time where I blew out on cheat meals, never did I eat fast foods or drink alcohol and my recent blood test reflected this consistency where all my health markers were on the money whilst on a trt dose of 200mg test e per week. Will be getting more bloods as soon as I’m back just to make sure everything is still in check and good to go.

Now for some points and decisions people may disagree with.

Will I be doing just test for my first cycle, no.

Firstly the aim of my cycle will still be focused on recomposition. Though, as I will be passed the main summer period here in Aus and will be moving into the new year I would like to favour building muscle and let the diet clean up the fat loss as we go, instead of trying to specifically ‘cut’ right now. I will utilise the whole year too lean out steadily before the following summer.

Bloods be done monthly to keep a close eye on health and identify negative changes early.

Cycle is;
Weeks 1-6 Test e/Mast e
Week 6 onwards will be adding NPP
Week 10 onwards will add in anavar
Welcome discussions on dosages.

16 weeks in total.

Excited to say I will be working with @ODINLABS for the next log to help him showcase his compounds and service as a vendor and welcome his assistance and supply with the cycle. I know the Aussie community is excited to see @ODINLABS
Gear in full swing!


Moving forward from this I will be staying on self trt of 100-150mg per week. Dosage will depend on bloods and where my markers sit best.

I’m chosing the trt route as I’m 35 years old I already have 2 beautiful children with absolutely no thought of having any more, a mutual decision in my relationship just too add lol, and I have only felt day and night better since being on test as far as energy, well being, strength and me as father/husband. Not being tired and lethargic all the time and able to be more personally present when I am home due to this.

As always, welcome any opinions, advice and discussions! Sorry for the long post but the log is apart of the entire journey 😉
@Allupfromhere awesome work right here!
 
Just thought I would touch base, not much as far as workouts as I’m away with the family on a holiday but still behaving. Food has been generally clean and steps have been right up as we’re are exploring everyday. Been a nice time for some mental rest and some slight deload. Super keen to get straight back to business when I’m home as a have enormous plans and huge goals in 2025. Major excitement to be working with @ODINLABS to kickstart the year and showcase his lab and products. Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas break!
 
Just thought I would touch base, not much as far as workouts as I’m away with the family on a holiday but still behaving. Food has been generally clean and steps have been right up as we’re are exploring everyday. Been a nice time for some mental rest and some slight deload. Super keen to get straight back to business when I’m home as a have enormous plans and huge goals in 2025. Major excitement to be working with @ODINLABS to kickstart the year and showcase his lab and products. Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas break!
Enjoy the holiday bro! And @ODINLABS is a quality lab from all reports I have heard Outside of the forum. 2025! 🚀 💪
 
Just thought I would touch base, not much as far as workouts as I’m away with the family on a holiday but still behaving. Food has been generally clean and steps have been right up as we’re are exploring everyday. Been a nice time for some mental rest and some slight deload. Super keen to get straight back to business when I’m home as a have enormous plans and huge goals in 2025. Major excitement to be working with @ODINLABS to kickstart the year and showcase his lab and products. Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas break!
awesome so when you switch lets your sponsors know bro thanks
 
So back from my 2 week holiday yesterday and used today to reset and unpack, sort things around the house and then it’s back to business as usual tomorrow. As one chapter comes to an end the next comes to a new beginning, I learnt a lot in 2024 about myself, diet, training and my bodies response to the amalgamation of all of them. I know what I want to achieve in 2025 and I know what direction I’m heading in, thanks to everyone who followed my journey thus far I appreciate all the support and advice! I promise my next log is going to be something worth following!! Little snap of my and my daughter at one of our favourite places we visited.
 

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So back from my 2 week holiday yesterday and used today to reset and unpack, sort things around the house and then it’s back to business as usual tomorrow. As one chapter comes to an end the next comes to a new beginning, I learnt a lot in 2024 about myself, diet, training and my bodies response to the amalgamation of all of them. I know what I want to achieve in 2025 and I know what direction I’m heading in, thanks to everyone who followed my journey thus far I appreciate all the support and advice! I promise my next log is going to be something worth following!! Little snap of my and my daughter at one of our favourite places we visited.
beautiful place bro ;) it looks soooo sunny and its cold AF here with snow lol @Allupfromhere
 
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