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Veteran Log 2026 lifestyle and cycle log - Testosterone, Deca, Proviron Retatrutide

I am really happy to finally read all the details of what happened with your heart and lungs brother. Good for you for taking your health seriously and still (slowly but surely please) reaching for the stars with your goals especially in powerlifting.

This now makes much more sense to me: ⬇️


As a fellow former sufferer of reduced ejection fraction and heart issues and still currently being on some of the same meds as you it makes me feel thrilled that your past the dark times of all that drama and looking forward to 2026!

I still say for powerlifting you should be eating more and increasing protein :p, but we have all of 2026 for that.
Godspeed brother EVO will be there with you the whole way!
Thanks brother. I really appreciate your input since you have experienced similar issues. It makes the journey less daunting if I have questions I know your answers come from an experienced perspective. I am so, so thankful for being introduced to the Evo Family and all the life experiences that co-exist here. I look forward to many years of reading, contributing, asking and answering all the things sure to come up here 🩵
 
I am going to do two posts today.
Firstly my usual daily one and a second summing up 2025, which has been different, challenging, almost fatal and unexpectedly satisfying.
So the first.
Weight 109.1kg This was a jump I didn't expect. Could be the late meal or fluid build up. Worth keeping a close eye on though.
BP 112/59 HR 50bpm - still really good

Training
Narrow T-bar rows 8x 20,30,40,50,60,70,75,80
Front pull downs 8 x 20,30,40,50,55,60,65,70
Dips with 5kg tension band 5 x 10

Session was nice and solid. This was a good way to end 2025 gym wise.
Meals were nutritious and clean again.
Today's lunch was a salad, ham and chicken which I finally got a pic of 😱
View attachment 162001
And to remind you all where I reside...my usual morning visitors.
View attachment 162002

See you all in 2026.
Now to post 2.
Good meals and a roo like that in backyard? lol :P funny
2025 review and thanks

2025 was definitely a different, diverse, scary and unique year for me.
When I started the year I was feeling tired and rundown with less energy. I was into my late 50s and age felt like it was finally catching up with me.
Then a series of conversations with a friend got me onto an entirely different road and a new focus. That was road to PEDs and TRT.
In March 2025 I started TRT which was the first time I had ever taken a PED of any type despite playing state and national football for many years when I was younger.
WHAT A GAME CHANGER. Just bringing my testosterone back up to younger me levels through TRT gave me focus, drive and energy I was missing for years.
I was introduced to the Evo Family and a community of like minded people that I instantly felt close to. I upped my test dosages and starting using other compounds like deca, eq, Ret and primo. My strength was increasing, my body was leaner and I was really enjoying the process.
Then I went on holidays in late July.
Whilst on my trip I caught an acute viral infection which of course I basically ignored.....as I usually did.
In August I got worse and worse and worse. So I took over the counter mess to mask everything, increased my training and even decided to add cardio for the first time ever. By the end of August I couldn't walk 500m without having to stop and thought it was hayfever.
On Sept 9, 2025 I went to my GP to see if I could get something for my hayfever. He listened to my chest for 3 seconds, told me I probably had pneumonia and to go to the hospital immediately. So my wife and I did just that.
I got triaged and whilst waiting had my observations taken by one of the student nurses.
My BP was 177/100, my oxygen sats were 82%, and my resting pulse was 120+. She took it again, got someone else to take it as well and next thing I was in a room hooked up to an ECG, had 2 canula's in and was getting a lot of tests.
I left hospital and the Cardiac Care Unit 10 days later after being diagnosed with acute heart failure, at least 2 cardiac "incidents", a heart using just on 50% of its capacity, a left ventricle that highly enlarged and bi-lateral pneumonia.
Fortunately I made the decision to see a private cardiologist and leave the hospital system and this has got me to where I am now nearly 4 months later.
The Professor is brilliant and the best in the region. He diagnosed me inside 10 minutes on our first visit, got a number of tests done, changed my medication and has given me the very best advice at every stage.
One of his tests inadvertently found issues with my lungs so a second specialist was found. He was just as brilliant.
Since I have been seeing them I have gone from several horrible heart options mentioned in the hospital to a prognosis of full health recovery in time.
So to finish 2025, I am well on the road to full recovery and I am looking forward to a 2026 with a lot less health drama, some serious strength gains and maybe even a powerlifting comp or 2.

I finish 2025 by wishing the entire Evo Family a wonderful 2026 where all your gains are epic and your goals realised.
@LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @BeMe @ceo @Ulter @stevesmi @Mobster @Coolguy @ROIDDERS thankyou for all the encouragement and advice this year and especially in the last few months 🩵
good to see TRT changed your life, it's a real thing, life changing via TRT is huge!
im glad you got your sickness taken care of too, 2026 is going to be big for you :D @Kopite67 EVO family love


@BeMe @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
 
2025 review and thanks

2025 was definitely a different, diverse, scary and unique year for me.
When I started the year I was feeling tired and rundown with less energy. I was into my late 50s and age felt like it was finally catching up with me.
Then a series of conversations with a friend got me onto an entirely different road and a new focus. That was road to PEDs and TRT.
In March 2025 I started TRT which was the first time I had ever taken a PED of any type despite playing state and national football for many years when I was younger.
WHAT A GAME CHANGER. Just bringing my testosterone back up to younger me levels through TRT gave me focus, drive and energy I was missing for years.
I was introduced to the Evo Family and a community of like minded people that I instantly felt close to. I upped my test dosages and starting using other compounds like deca, eq, Ret and primo. My strength was increasing, my body was leaner and I was really enjoying the process.
Then I went on holidays in late July.
Whilst on my trip I caught an acute viral infection which of course I basically ignored.....as I usually did.
In August I got worse and worse and worse. So I took over the counter mess to mask everything, increased my training and even decided to add cardio for the first time ever. By the end of August I couldn't walk 500m without having to stop and thought it was hayfever.
On Sept 9, 2025 I went to my GP to see if I could get something for my hayfever. He listened to my chest for 3 seconds, told me I probably had pneumonia and to go to the hospital immediately. So my wife and I did just that.
I got triaged and whilst waiting had my observations taken by one of the student nurses.
My BP was 177/100, my oxygen sats were 82%, and my resting pulse was 120+. She took it again, got someone else to take it as well and next thing I was in a room hooked up to an ECG, had 2 canula's in and was getting a lot of tests.
I left hospital and the Cardiac Care Unit 10 days later after being diagnosed with acute heart failure, at least 2 cardiac "incidents", a heart using just on 50% of its capacity, a left ventricle that highly enlarged and bi-lateral pneumonia.
Fortunately I made the decision to see a private cardiologist and leave the hospital system and this has got me to where I am now nearly 4 months later.
The Professor is brilliant and the best in the region. He diagnosed me inside 10 minutes on our first visit, got a number of tests done, changed my medication and has given me the very best advice at every stage.
One of his tests inadvertently found issues with my lungs so a second specialist was found. He was just as brilliant.
Since I have been seeing them I have gone from several horrible heart options mentioned in the hospital to a prognosis of full health recovery in time.
So to finish 2025, I am well on the road to full recovery and I am looking forward to a 2026 with a lot less health drama, some serious strength gains and maybe even a powerlifting comp or 2.

I finish 2025 by wishing the entire Evo Family a wonderful 2026 where all your gains are epic and your goals realised.
@LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @BeMe @ceo @Ulter @stevesmi @Mobster @Coolguy @ROIDDERS thankyou for all the encouragement and advice this year and especially in the last few months 🩵
Thank god you had the wherewithal to seek that second opinion from the private cardiologist. If you didn't take things into your own hands who knows how this could've turned out.

Really happy to see you back and healthy again and 2026 is gonna be a good one. You're already back on the grind I see and you'll be back better than ever very soon.

This is always the best time of year to count are blessings and although you went through it with the myocarditis, you have a lot to be thankful for at the end of the day. I'm grateful you're here able to share your storym
 
Thank god you had the wherewithal to seek that second opinion from the private cardiologist. If you didn't take things into your own hands who knows how this could've turned out.

Really happy to see you back and healthy again and 2026 is gonna be a good one. You're already back on the grind I see and you'll be back better than ever very soon.

This is always the best time of year to count are blessings and although you went through it with the myocarditis, you have a lot to be thankful for at the end of the day. I'm grateful you're here able to share your storym
Thanks brother.
Now you need to sort that arm of yours out.
 
2025 review and thanks

2025 was definitely a different, diverse, scary and unique year for me.
When I started the year I was feeling tired and rundown with less energy. I was into my late 50s and age felt like it was finally catching up with me.
Then a series of conversations with a friend got me onto an entirely different road and a new focus. That was road to PEDs and TRT.
In March 2025 I started TRT which was the first time I had ever taken a PED of any type despite playing state and national football for many years when I was younger.
WHAT A GAME CHANGER. Just bringing my testosterone back up to younger me levels through TRT gave me focus, drive and energy I was missing for years.
I was introduced to the Evo Family and a community of like minded people that I instantly felt close to. I upped my test dosages and starting using other compounds like deca, eq, Ret and primo. My strength was increasing, my body was leaner and I was really enjoying the process.
Then I went on holidays in late July.
Whilst on my trip I caught an acute viral infection which of course I basically ignored.....as I usually did.
In August I got worse and worse and worse. So I took over the counter mess to mask everything, increased my training and even decided to add cardio for the first time ever. By the end of August I couldn't walk 500m without having to stop and thought it was hayfever.
On Sept 9, 2025 I went to my GP to see if I could get something for my hayfever. He listened to my chest for 3 seconds, told me I probably had pneumonia and to go to the hospital immediately. So my wife and I did just that.
I got triaged and whilst waiting had my observations taken by one of the student nurses.
My BP was 177/100, my oxygen sats were 82%, and my resting pulse was 120+. She took it again, got someone else to take it as well and next thing I was in a room hooked up to an ECG, had 2 canula's in and was getting a lot of tests.
I left hospital and the Cardiac Care Unit 10 days later after being diagnosed with acute heart failure, at least 2 cardiac "incidents", a heart using just on 50% of its capacity, a left ventricle that highly enlarged and bi-lateral pneumonia.
Fortunately I made the decision to see a private cardiologist and leave the hospital system and this has got me to where I am now nearly 4 months later.
The Professor is brilliant and the best in the region. He diagnosed me inside 10 minutes on our first visit, got a number of tests done, changed my medication and has given me the very best advice at every stage.
One of his tests inadvertently found issues with my lungs so a second specialist was found. He was just as brilliant.
Since I have been seeing them I have gone from several horrible heart options mentioned in the hospital to a prognosis of full health recovery in time.
So to finish 2025, I am well on the road to full recovery and I am looking forward to a 2026 with a lot less health drama, some serious strength gains and maybe even a powerlifting comp or 2.

I finish 2025 by wishing the entire Evo Family a wonderful 2026 where all your gains are epic and your goals realised.
@LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @BeMe @ceo @Ulter @stevesmi @Mobster @Coolguy @ROIDDERS thankyou for all the encouragement and advice this year and especially in the last few months 🩵
2025 was a massive year brother. Game changing/ life changing for so many people. Full of trials, tribulations, challenges and opportunities for growth. How beautiful. Welcome to 2026 sir 🤝
 
And so onto the first training log of 2026.
Weight today 108.3.
I was obviously holding fluid the previous day and will need to watch this over the next few weeks and months.
BP 108/60 HR 51 bpm.
This is still good so fluid is not affecting this.
Training
Box Squats 5 x 0,20,40,60,70,80,90,100,110kg
Leg Press 8 x 100,150,170,190,210,230kg

This was solid and well within limits. Bodes well for 2026 with a start like this.
Next session with 3s on Box Squats will be a definite push up to 80-90% to see where I currently sit strength wise.

Recovery was good and I felt no lack of energy at any stage.

We had a fabulous roast at lunch, which is usually my biggest meal of the day.
Due to living an hour from town/work this is usually the case and in the evening is lighter meal.
A few meal pics and a Kookaburra to start 2026.
Meal 1
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Meal 2
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Meal 3
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And a Kookaburra
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Let's get this year going Evo 🩵
 
And so onto the first training log of 2026.
Weight today 108.3.
I was obviously holding fluid the previous day and will need to watch this over the next few weeks and months.
BP 108/60 HR 51 bpm.
This is still good so fluid is not affecting this.
Training
Box Squats 5 x 0,20,40,60,70,80,90,100,110kg
Leg Press 8 x 100,150,170,190,210,230kg

This was solid and well within limits. Bodes well for 2026 with a start like this.
Next session with 3s on Box Squats will be a definite push up to 80-90% to see where I currently sit strength wise.

Recovery was good and I felt no lack of energy at any stage.

We had a fabulous roast at lunch, which is usually my biggest meal of the day.
Due to living an hour from town/work this is usually the case and in the evening is lighter meal.
A few meal pics and a Kookaburra to start 2026.
Meal 1
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Meal 2
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Meal 3
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And a Kookaburra
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Let's get this year going Evo 🩵
@HarleyGuy oops forgot again 😬 😅
 
@HarleyGuy oops forgot again 😬 😅
It's all good I'm on it.

Nice box squats and good food. This is going to be a great 2026 for you brother!
You will hold water from day to day I wouldn't sweat it too bad. Your RHR is amazing and your BP is a bit low but better than being high!
 
It's all good I'm on it.

Nice box squats and good food. This is going to be a great 2026 for you brother!
You will hold water from day to day I wouldn't sweat it too bad. Your RHR is amazing and your BP is a bit low but better than being high!
😁thanks bro. Box Squats are really working well for me and I personally find them more balanced and beneficial that standard ones.
Loving my food at present but I will be reducing my cards and sugar intake more upping my protein as my training starts to lift.
It doesn't surprise me with my BP is a bit low since I am on 3 separate meds to do just that. I would be horrified if it was high based on that 🤔 😅
 
😁thanks bro. Box Squats are really working well for me and I personally find them more balanced and beneficial that standard ones.
Loving my food at present but I will be reducing my cards and sugar intake more upping my protein as my training starts to lift.
It doesn't surprise me with my BP is a bit low since I am on 3 separate meds to do just that. I would be horrified if it was high based on that 🤔 😅
You have a built in licence to blast a cycle then LMAO! :ROFLMAO::p
 
I am going to do two posts today.
Firstly my usual daily one and a second summing up 2025, which has been different, challenging, almost fatal and unexpectedly satisfying.
So the first.
Weight 109.1kg This was a jump I didn't expect. Could be the late meal or fluid build up. Worth keeping a close eye on though.
BP 112/59 HR 50bpm - still really good

Training
Narrow T-bar rows 8x 20,30,40,50,60,70,75,80
Front pull downs 8 x 20,30,40,50,55,60,65,70
Dips with 5kg tension band 5 x 10

Session was nice and solid. This was a good way to end 2025 gym wise.
Meals were nutritious and clean again.
Today's lunch was a salad, ham and chicken which I finally got a pic of 😱
View attachment 162001
And to remind you all where I reside...my usual morning visitors.
View attachment 162002

See you all in 2026.
Now to post 2.

Nice workout and meals here mate.

2025 review and thanks

2025 was definitely a different, diverse, scary and unique year for me.
When I started the year I was feeling tired and rundown with less energy. I was into my late 50s and age felt like it was finally catching up with me.
Then a series of conversations with a friend got me onto an entirely different road and a new focus. That was road to PEDs and TRT.
In March 2025 I started TRT which was the first time I had ever taken a PED of any type despite playing state and national football for many years when I was younger.
WHAT A GAME CHANGER. Just bringing my testosterone back up to younger me levels through TRT gave me focus, drive and energy I was missing for years.
I was introduced to the Evo Family and a community of like minded people that I instantly felt close to. I upped my test dosages and starting using other compounds like deca, eq, Ret and primo. My strength was increasing, my body was leaner and I was really enjoying the process.
Then I went on holidays in late July.
Whilst on my trip I caught an acute viral infection which of course I basically ignored.....as I usually did.
In August I got worse and worse and worse. So I took over the counter mess to mask everything, increased my training and even decided to add cardio for the first time ever. By the end of August I couldn't walk 500m without having to stop and thought it was hayfever.
On Sept 9, 2025 I went to my GP to see if I could get something for my hayfever. He listened to my chest for 3 seconds, told me I probably had pneumonia and to go to the hospital immediately. So my wife and I did just that.
I got triaged and whilst waiting had my observations taken by one of the student nurses.
My BP was 177/100, my oxygen sats were 82%, and my resting pulse was 120+. She took it again, got someone else to take it as well and next thing I was in a room hooked up to an ECG, had 2 canula's in and was getting a lot of tests.
I left hospital and the Cardiac Care Unit 10 days later after being diagnosed with acute heart failure, at least 2 cardiac "incidents", a heart using just on 50% of its capacity, a left ventricle that highly enlarged and bi-lateral pneumonia.
Fortunately I made the decision to see a private cardiologist and leave the hospital system and this has got me to where I am now nearly 4 months later.
The Professor is brilliant and the best in the region. He diagnosed me inside 10 minutes on our first visit, got a number of tests done, changed my medication and has given me the very best advice at every stage.
One of his tests inadvertently found issues with my lungs so a second specialist was found. He was just as brilliant.
Since I have been seeing them I have gone from several horrible heart options mentioned in the hospital to a prognosis of full health recovery in time.
So to finish 2025, I am well on the road to full recovery and I am looking forward to a 2026 with a lot less health drama, some serious strength gains and maybe even a powerlifting comp or 2.

I finish 2025 by wishing the entire Evo Family a wonderful 2026 where all your gains are epic and your goals realised.
@LevButlerov @HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @BeMe @ceo @Ulter @stevesmi @Mobster @Coolguy @ROIDDERS thankyou for all the encouragement and advice this year and especially in the last few months 🩵

Good that you found some experts who worked out what's going on. It must be such a relief to have it sorted now.

Look forward to following your progress this year mate!
 
Nice workout and meals here mate.



Good that you found some experts who worked out what's going on. It must be such a relief to have it sorted now.

Look forward to following your progress this year mate!
Thanks brother. Looking forward to a quieter, stronger 2026 that's for sure.
 
And so onto the first training log of 2026.
Weight today 108.3.
I was obviously holding fluid the previous day and will need to watch this over the next few weeks and months.
BP 108/60 HR 51 bpm.
This is still good so fluid is not affecting this.
Training
Box Squats 5 x 0,20,40,60,70,80,90,100,110kg
Leg Press 8 x 100,150,170,190,210,230kg

This was solid and well within limits. Bodes well for 2026 with a start like this.
Next session with 3s on Box Squats will be a definite push up to 80-90% to see where I currently sit strength wise.

Recovery was good and I felt no lack of energy at any stage.

We had a fabulous roast at lunch, which is usually my biggest meal of the day.
Due to living an hour from town/work this is usually the case and in the evening is lighter meal.
A few meal pics and a Kookaburra to start 2026.
Meal 1
View attachment 162296
Meal 2
View attachment 162297
Meal 3
View attachment 162298
And a Kookaburra
View attachment 162299

Let's get this year going Evo 🩵
Thats a great BP reading.

Have you been doing any cardio to start building that back yet or is it too soon?

That Kookaburra looks like a big version of a bird we have called the king Fisher. Its funny how our animals are kind of the same but different. Cept for the roos. We definitely don't have anything like that lol
 
Thats a great BP reading.

Have you been doing any cardio to start building that back yet or is it too soon?

That Kookaburra looks like a big version of a bird we have called the king Fisher. Its funny how our animals are kind of the same but different. Cept for the roos. We definitely don't have anything like that lol
Thanks brother.
No cardio yet, way, way too early, might try that next year 🤔 (not a fan, as you may have gathered 😁)
The Kookaburra is a kingfisher I believe. Must be related. I saw a miniature version of a Kingfisher last week at a hotel we were staying at. It was really pretty and about the size of a sparrow. Was really annoyed I didn't get a picture of it.
 
Back to work for 2026 today. Was really quiet and a nice way to get things started.
Weight this morning was 109.9kg which was a jump again. Definitely fluid as today was also my on day with a diuretic and it eliminated a stack of fluid. Not really a problem just something to be aware of as things progress.
BP 112/64 and HR 51 bpm. This is still really good and why I am not overly concerned with the bounce around with weight and fluid.

Training
Narrow Press plus chains (16-20kg)
6 x 20,40,50,60,70,77,82.5kg
Barbell Curls
8 x 20 25,30,35,40,45kg

Today was quick and easy as it was day 5 in a row and I was a bit tired. 2 days off now then onto my 4 day program.
The Program
I have not really outlined my program or goals for 2026, so I figure it was about time to do so.

I train generally 4 days a week:
Day 1 - Chest (bench, inclines, declines, flys)

Day 2 - Back (rows, pull downs, block pulls, deadlifts) and laterals or rear belts

Day 3 - Legs (box squats, leg press, Calf press, GHR, RDLs)

Day 4 - Arms (Narrow Press, Barbell and ezybar Curls, hammer Curls, Dips) and some shoulder work.

This is the basic outline. I add chains and bands in some movements as it does have powerlifting conjugate elements in there.
I don't do singles as often as I used to as it is simply too hard on my joints as I get older and temperance is required these days from a longevity perspective.

So the goals:
Obviously strength based. I don't have a physique goal beyond looking fit and healthy.
The lift goals by the end of 2026 are:

Single box squat - 230kg
My weakest lift and this would be a nice weight for the year.

Single Bench Press - 180kg
This would be paused as per competition standard. Conservative but still better than I have ever done.

Deadline Single - 260kg
My equal best ever. This is the one I am most confident in getting.

So now it is out there. All of these are doable if I remain focused and stay injury free-ish (realistic).

Food was pretty clean as usual and had Salmon on muffins, Turkey on corn thins and fish and salad.
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And a couple of photos from around the propertyResized_20250915_164246.webp
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Have a lovely weekend Evo Fam 🩵
 
Back to work for 2026 today. Was really quiet and a nice way to get things started.
Weight this morning was 109.9kg which was a jump again. Definitely fluid as today was also my on day with a diuretic and it eliminated a stack of fluid. Not really a problem just something to be aware of as things progress.
BP 112/64 and HR 51 bpm. This is still really good and why I am not overly concerned with the bounce around with weight and fluid.

Training
Narrow Press plus chains (16-20kg)
6 x 20,40,50,60,70,77,82.5kg
Barbell Curls
8 x 20 25,30,35,40,45kg

Today was quick and easy as it was day 5 in a row and I was a bit tired. 2 days off now then onto my 4 day program.
The Program
I have not really outlined my program or goals for 2026, so I figure it was about time to do so.

I train generally 4 days a week:
Day 1 - Chest (bench, inclines, declines, flys)

Day 2 - Back (rows, pull downs, block pulls, deadlifts) and laterals or rear belts

Day 3 - Legs (box squats, leg press, Calf press, GHR, RDLs)

Day 4 - Arms (Narrow Press, Barbell and ezybar Curls, hammer Curls, Dips) and some shoulder work.

This is the basic outline. I add chains and bands in some movements as it does have powerlifting conjugate elements in there.
I don't do singles as often as I used to as it is simply too hard on my joints as I get older and temperance is required these days from a longevity perspective.

So the goals:
Obviously strength based. I don't have a physique goal beyond looking fit and healthy.
The lift goals by the end of 2026 are:

Single box squat - 230kg
My weakest lift and this would be a nice weight for the year.

Single Bench Press - 180kg
This would be paused as per competition standard. Conservative but still better than I have ever done.

Deadline Single - 260kg
My equal best ever. This is the one I am most confident in getting.

So now it is out there. All of these are doable if I remain focused and stay injury free-ish (realistic).

Food was pretty clean as usual and had Salmon on muffins, Turkey on corn thins and fish and salad.
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And a couple of photos from around the propertyView attachment 162706
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Have a lovely weekend Evo Fam 🩵
@HarleyGuy
 
Back to work for 2026 today. Was really quiet and a nice way to get things started.
Weight this morning was 109.9kg which was a jump again. Definitely fluid as today was also my on day with a diuretic and it eliminated a stack of fluid. Not really a problem just something to be aware of as things progress.
BP 112/64 and HR 51 bpm. This is still really good and why I am not overly concerned with the bounce around with weight and fluid.

Training
Narrow Press plus chains (16-20kg)
6 x 20,40,50,60,70,77,82.5kg
Barbell Curls
8 x 20 25,30,35,40,45kg

Today was quick and easy as it was day 5 in a row and I was a bit tired. 2 days off now then onto my 4 day program.
The Program
I have not really outlined my program or goals for 2026, so I figure it was about time to do so.

I train generally 4 days a week:
Day 1 - Chest (bench, inclines, declines, flys)

Day 2 - Back (rows, pull downs, block pulls, deadlifts) and laterals or rear belts

Day 3 - Legs (box squats, leg press, Calf press, GHR, RDLs)

Day 4 - Arms (Narrow Press, Barbell and ezybar Curls, hammer Curls, Dips) and some shoulder work.

This is the basic outline. I add chains and bands in some movements as it does have powerlifting conjugate elements in there.
I don't do singles as often as I used to as it is simply too hard on my joints as I get older and temperance is required these days from a longevity perspective.

So the goals:
Obviously strength based. I don't have a physique goal beyond looking fit and healthy.
The lift goals by the end of 2026 are:

Single box squat - 230kg
My weakest lift and this would be a nice weight for the year.

Single Bench Press - 180kg
This would be paused as per competition standard. Conservative but still better than I have ever done.

Deadline Single - 260kg
My equal best ever. This is the one I am most confident in getting.

So now it is out there. All of these are doable if I remain focused and stay injury free-ish (realistic).

Food was pretty clean as usual and had Salmon on muffins, Turkey on corn thins and fish and salad.
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Absolutely beautiful photos brother 🙏

It looks like you're starting to put together a decent 2026 plan. I'll wait for you to add more detail to it to comment but it's starting off in line with your goals.

today was also my on day with a diuretic
Wait, you don't take your furosemide daily? What did you mean here?
I don't do singles as often as I used to
This is a good thing for now.
My weakest lift and this would be a nice weight for the year.
"for the year" being the operable part here... start low and let's get make it look easy by the end of the year. Us guys are too old to be trying our PB's too quickly especially on singles.

What makes this is so interesting is this is a pure 'strength' log and it's kinda unique.

You're gonna hate me for saying this again but for a power lifter/strength trainer we're gonna need your total calories and macros arguably moreso than a bodybuilder bulking log because recovery for you is going to be what gets you there, not so much the max effort in the gym each time.
 
Absolutely beautiful photos brother 🙏

It looks like you're starting to put together a decent 2026 plan. I'll wait for you to add more detail to it to comment but it's starting off in line with your goals.


Wait, you don't take your furosemide daily? What did you mean here?

This is a good thing for now.

"for the year" being the operable part here... start low and let's get make it look easy by the end of the year. Us guys are too old to be trying our PB's too quickly especially on singles.

What makes this is so interesting is this is a pure 'strength' log and it's kinda unique.

You're gonna hate me for saying this again but for a power lifter/strength trainer we're gonna need your total calories and macros arguably moreso than a bodybuilder bulking log because recovery for you is going to be what gets you there, not so much the max effort in the gym each time.
No brother I was dropped to 40mg 3 times a week for furosemide by my Cardiologist last visit. Hopefully off it next appointment.
Very true with singles and being older. Singles are only once every 3 weeks for bench and deadlifts/ blockpulls and not programmed at all for Squats yet.
Dammit 😖 alright. I will get my notes going again on my food and start this Sunday or Monday.
I have always been goals driven so there are a few that I ultimately want or at least give my best shot at trying to get.
With the Evo Fams input and advice on the bits I suck at I might even get there. 😁💪
 
Back to work for 2026 today. Was really quiet and a nice way to get things started.
Weight this morning was 109.9kg which was a jump again. Definitely fluid as today was also my on day with a diuretic and it eliminated a stack of fluid. Not really a problem just something to be aware of as things progress.
BP 112/64 and HR 51 bpm. This is still really good and why I am not overly concerned with the bounce around with weight and fluid.

Training
Narrow Press plus chains (16-20kg)
6 x 20,40,50,60,70,77,82.5kg
Barbell Curls
8 x 20 25,30,35,40,45kg

Today was quick and easy as it was day 5 in a row and I was a bit tired. 2 days off now then onto my 4 day program.
The Program
I have not really outlined my program or goals for 2026, so I figure it was about time to do so.

I train generally 4 days a week:
Day 1 - Chest (bench, inclines, declines, flys)

Day 2 - Back (rows, pull downs, block pulls, deadlifts) and laterals or rear belts

Day 3 - Legs (box squats, leg press, Calf press, GHR, RDLs)

Day 4 - Arms (Narrow Press, Barbell and ezybar Curls, hammer Curls, Dips) and some shoulder work.

This is the basic outline. I add chains and bands in some movements as it does have powerlifting conjugate elements in there.
I don't do singles as often as I used to as it is simply too hard on my joints as I get older and temperance is required these days from a longevity perspective.

So the goals:
Obviously strength based. I don't have a physique goal beyond looking fit and healthy.
The lift goals by the end of 2026 are:

Single box squat - 230kg
My weakest lift and this would be a nice weight for the year.

Single Bench Press - 180kg
This would be paused as per competition standard. Conservative but still better than I have ever done.

Deadline Single - 260kg
My equal best ever. This is the one I am most confident in getting.

So now it is out there. All of these are doable if I remain focused and stay injury free-ish (realistic).

Food was pretty clean as usual and had Salmon on muffins, Turkey on corn thins and fish and salad.
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beautiful place all around :D @Kopite67 and meal pics legit tasty! easy and quick training too, good 2026 open

what do you mean diuretic like a supp? or med?


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Back to work for 2026 today. Was really quiet and a nice way to get things started.
Weight this morning was 109.9kg which was a jump again. Definitely fluid as today was also my on day with a diuretic and it eliminated a stack of fluid. Not really a problem just something to be aware of as things progress.
BP 112/64 and HR 51 bpm. This is still really good and why I am not overly concerned with the bounce around with weight and fluid.

Training
Narrow Press plus chains (16-20kg)
6 x 20,40,50,60,70,77,82.5kg
Barbell Curls
8 x 20 25,30,35,40,45kg

Today was quick and easy as it was day 5 in a row and I was a bit tired. 2 days off now then onto my 4 day program.
The Program
I have not really outlined my program or goals for 2026, so I figure it was about time to do so.

I train generally 4 days a week:
Day 1 - Chest (bench, inclines, declines, flys)

Day 2 - Back (rows, pull downs, block pulls, deadlifts) and laterals or rear belts

Day 3 - Legs (box squats, leg press, Calf press, GHR, RDLs)

Day 4 - Arms (Narrow Press, Barbell and ezybar Curls, hammer Curls, Dips) and some shoulder work.

This is the basic outline. I add chains and bands in some movements as it does have powerlifting conjugate elements in there.
I don't do singles as often as I used to as it is simply too hard on my joints as I get older and temperance is required these days from a longevity perspective.

So the goals:
Obviously strength based. I don't have a physique goal beyond looking fit and healthy.
The lift goals by the end of 2026 are:

Single box squat - 230kg
My weakest lift and this would be a nice weight for the year.

Single Bench Press - 180kg
This would be paused as per competition standard. Conservative but still better than I have ever done.

Deadline Single - 260kg
My equal best ever. This is the one I am most confident in getting.

So now it is out there. All of these are doable if I remain focused and stay injury free-ish (realistic).

Food was pretty clean as usual and had Salmon on muffins, Turkey on corn thins and fish and salad.
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You are very strong, thats a huge bench
 
Thanks brother.
No cardio yet, way, way too early, might try that next year 🤔 (not a fan, as you may have gathered 😁)
The Kookaburra is a kingfisher I believe. Must be related. I saw a miniature version of a Kingfisher last week at a hotel we were staying at. It was really pretty and about the size of a sparrow. Was really annoyed I didn't get a picture of it.
That sounds like our kingfishers. Slightly larger than a sparrow. Really cool birds.

Ya only sadists enjoy cardio lol. Do you take little walks? I know with some people recovering from similar circumstances they start by walking a block, then 2 blocks, and so on. Just progressively add a little distance bit by bit.

I guess where you live it wouldn't be city blocks but you catch my drift lol
 
That sounds like our kingfishers. Slightly larger than a sparrow. Really cool birds.

Ya only sadists enjoy cardio lol. Do you take little walks? I know with some people recovering from similar circumstances they start by walking a block, then 2 blocks, and so on. Just progressively add a little distance bit by bit.

I guess where you live it wouldn't be city blocks but you catch my drift lol
If it is them, yes they are very cool.
We have a walking area near work that is very popular and will be perfect once my motivation level for cardio sneaks above zero 😉.
 
It's a med. I actually have been prescribed 3 types. The main one, Furosemide, I now have 40mg 3x per week. This was reduced from a daily dose in mid December.
why are you prescribed it? @Kopite67 if you have water retention, lets get you on a lower sodium diet and get natural diuretics in there
Furosemide is serious, and you said you have 3 which ones? I clicked back didnt see them
 
why are you prescribed it? @Kopite67 if you have water retention, lets get you on a lower sodium diet and get natural diuretics in there
Furosemide is serious, and you said you have 3 which ones? I clicked back didnt see them
I was prescribed it for that little heart failure thing I had last year. I am also on 2 others (dapagliflozon and Spironolactone)
No thanks for the natural path, on this occasion I will stick with my Cardiologists advice 🙂
 
I was prescribed it for that little heart failure thing I had last year. I am also on 2 others (dapagliflozon and Spironolactone)
No thanks for the natural path, on this occasion I will stick with my Cardiologists advice 🙂
yes I remember you discussed this but that was last year, talk to your doctor to re-evaluate this tbh @Kopite67 :D
 
yes I remember you discussed this but that was last year, talk to your doctor to re-evaluate this tbh @Kopite67 :D
It was only in September last year. We are re-evaluating it and have reduced to 3 times a week from every day. I have an appointment in late January and we may well stop it then.
Thanks for the concern but trust me I am all over my medical conditions and how they are being treated.
 
It was only in September last year. We are re-evaluating it and have reduced to 3 times a week from every day. I have an appointment in late January and we may well stop it then.
Thanks for the concern but trust me I am all over my medical conditions and how they are being treated.
happy to hear you have something in Jan coming :D was concerned for you @Kopite67
 
It was only in September last year. We are re-evaluating it and have reduced to 3 times a week from every day. I have an appointment in late January and we may well stop it then.
Thanks for the concern but trust me I am all over my medical conditions and how they are being treated.
This is good to know if my cardiologist doesn't want to take me off it I will suggest this as I'm still ED bid. I'm only on Furosemide and not all 3. That's a lot of diuretic bro I'm glad you're getting that addressed.

I might even get there. 😁💪
Oh you know you will bro!! EVO love will push you to it!
that little heart failure thing I had last year.
Bahahaha.... only you and I get that joke! Like who says that... we do! LMAO

@LevButlerov is right though I'm trying to get off mine as well.
 
Back to work for 2026 today. Was really quiet and a nice way to get things started.
Weight this morning was 109.9kg which was a jump again. Definitely fluid as today was also my on day with a diuretic and it eliminated a stack of fluid. Not really a problem just something to be aware of as things progress.
BP 112/64 and HR 51 bpm. This is still really good and why I am not overly concerned with the bounce around with weight and fluid.

Training
Narrow Press plus chains (16-20kg)
6 x 20,40,50,60,70,77,82.5kg
Barbell Curls
8 x 20 25,30,35,40,45kg

Today was quick and easy as it was day 5 in a row and I was a bit tired. 2 days off now then onto my 4 day program.
The Program
I have not really outlined my program or goals for 2026, so I figure it was about time to do so.

I train generally 4 days a week:
Day 1 - Chest (bench, inclines, declines, flys)

Day 2 - Back (rows, pull downs, block pulls, deadlifts) and laterals or rear belts

Day 3 - Legs (box squats, leg press, Calf press, GHR, RDLs)

Day 4 - Arms (Narrow Press, Barbell and ezybar Curls, hammer Curls, Dips) and some shoulder work.

This is the basic outline. I add chains and bands in some movements as it does have powerlifting conjugate elements in there.
I don't do singles as often as I used to as it is simply too hard on my joints as I get older and temperance is required these days from a longevity perspective.

So the goals:
Obviously strength based. I don't have a physique goal beyond looking fit and healthy.
The lift goals by the end of 2026 are:

Single box squat - 230kg
My weakest lift and this would be a nice weight for the year.

Single Bench Press - 180kg
This would be paused as per competition standard. Conservative but still better than I have ever done.

Deadline Single - 260kg
My equal best ever. This is the one I am most confident in getting.

So now it is out there. All of these are doable if I remain focused and stay injury free-ish (realistic).

Food was pretty clean as usual and had Salmon on muffins, Turkey on corn thins and fish and salad.
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Nice update mate.

With your current workout, what's the deal with the small jumps between sets? Just cautious to help prevent injury?

With your new program, you sort of lay it out like a typical BB split but will there be a main exercise (eg bench for chest day) where you will train that exercise more powerlifting style?

Man talk about god's country where you live hey!
 
Nice update mate.

With your current workout, what's the deal with the small jumps between sets? Just cautious to help prevent injury?

With your new program, you sort of lay it out like a typical BB split but will there be a main exercise (eg bench for chest day) where you will train that exercise more powerlifting style?

Man talk about god's country where you live hey!
Thanks brother.
The small jumps at present are just a uniform increase. As a powerlifter primarily I need to ensure I start with a very low weight to warm my not so young joints before I get to the 90-100% range.
At present my highest lifts are nowhere near what I can or will be doing I am just titration my program as I do. You will see a bigger jump between sets as the year progresses.....at least that's the plan 😉
Yes the exercise "day" won't change, what I do will as I progress. I made a promise to my beloved, my daughter and my cardiologist that I would take it easy to start with before pushing it. I am honouring that promise.
Yes, it is beautiful and I love it here 💜
 
This is good to know if my cardiologist doesn't want to take me off it I will suggest this as I'm still ED bid. I'm only on Furosemide and not all 3. That's a lot of diuretic bro I'm glad you're getting that addressed.


Oh you know you will bro!! EVO love will push you to it!

Bahahaha.... only you and I get that joke! Like who says that... we do! LMAO

@LevButlerov is right though I'm trying to get off mine as well.
I so want to be off everything, but I know it's a timing issue and I am less than 4 months removed from that "little heart thing 🤣" so I need a tad of patience.
I thought it was funny too. No one else seems to though 🤣🩵
 
I so want to be off everything, but I know it's a timing issue and I am less than 4 months removed from that "little heart thing 🤣" so I need a tad of patience.
I thought it was funny too. No one else seems to though 🤣🩵
Ya I'm thinking end of 2026 getting off of anything that is old news and unnecessary.
 
Weight - 108.7kg yesterday, 108.3kg today
BP 113/62 HR 49

No training for the last two days and the rest has been good.
Once my training increases to a higher level I will start adding movements, particularly incorporating my posterior chain.
My weaknesses in the 3 lifts are:
At the top of my bench so triceps need more work. Chains and bands will help this.

Off the floor on deadlifts. All posterior chain here.

Depth on Squats. This is a flexibility issue and I will start working on this now as it will take time.

I have started logging my meals and macros and will be putting up a daily count with my log.
Yesterday's macro totals were:
P 141
C 168
F 116
Calories 2077
Very light on day for no particular reason. Today's will be significantly higher and have a bigger Protein amount.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend Evo Fam 🩵
 
Weight - 108.7kg yesterday, 108.3kg today
BP 113/62 HR 49

No training for the last two days and the rest has been good.
Once my training increases to a higher level I will start adding movements, particularly incorporating my posterior chain.
My weaknesses in the 3 lifts are:
At the top of my bench so triceps need more work. Chains and bands will help this.

Off the floor on deadlifts. All posterior chain here.

Depth on Squats. This is a flexibility issue and I will start working on this now as it will take time.

I have started logging my meals and macros and will be putting up a daily count with my log.
Yesterday's macro totals were:
P 141
C 168
F 116
Calories 2077
Very light on day for no particular reason. Today's will be significantly higher and have a bigger Protein amount.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend Evo Fam 🩵
good weight :D and 2 days no training give yourself a good break WIN!
 
Thanks brother.
The small jumps at present are just a uniform increase. As a powerlifter primarily I need to ensure I start with a very low weight to warm my not so young joints before I get to the 90-100% range.
At present my highest lifts are nowhere near what I can or will be doing I am just titration my program as I do. You will see a bigger jump between sets as the year progresses.....at least that's the plan 😉
Yes the exercise "day" won't change, what I do will as I progress. I made a promise to my beloved, my daughter and my cardiologist that I would take it easy to start with before pushing it. I am honouring that promise.
Yes, it is beautiful and I love it here 💜
What part of the country mate (if you don't mind me asking)?
 
Back to training today.
Weight was high at 110.9kg, yet this evening it was 109.3. Fluid is still an issue obviously so it will be an interesting conversation with the Dr later this month.
BP 112/58 and HR 54 bpm. All good so fluid is interstitial and not pooling in places I really don't want it to.
Food wise I had:
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, 40g bresaola, 3 slices cheese P41 C15 F21 Cal 430
Meal 3 - Chicken 210g, rice cup, peas/corn cup P45 C60 F25 Cal 699
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Milshake, 3x fish pieces P49 C61 F35 Cal 764

Daily Total
P 207
C 187
F 126
Cal 2799

I find it difficult to eat more at present. Once training burns more hopefully I can up.my protien more.

Training
Bench + chains 3x 20,40,50,60,70,80,90,100kg 2x110kg
Declines 5x 60,70,80,90,95,100kg

Pushed the bench + chains this evening. The double at 110kg was a strain and 3 was no chance of going up. This is the first fail since I started back and there was no residual effects on my body.
This gives me a lot of confidence to push things more now within reason.

Being back at work as well after the Christmas break was also a bit tiring so overall I know things are progressing well health wise.
 
New day, and I will be making a couple of changes to how I do my Log.

Weight, BP
Weight 109.3, this was nicely down
BP 111/56 and HR 53 bpm, good agai
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.

Training
Wide T-bar rows 8x 30,40,50,60,65,70,75kg
Behind neck pulldowns 8x 30,40,50,55,60,65,70kg
DB Rear belts 3 x10x12.5kg

Training was hard due to the heat today 🥵 🔥 ☀️
Got it all done and thankfully tomorrow is a rest day as the heat will be worse and near 40 degrees Celsius, which is like a special brand of hell to me personally.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 140g Chicken breast, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, 140g chicken, 3 slices cheese P41 C15 F21 Cal 430
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Roast Chicken 210g, Milshake, P82 C63 F62 Cal 853

Daily Total
P 247
C 198
F 164
Cal 2910
This was not a bad day, but I really want to reduce my carb intake more. See how that goes tomorrow.

Overall health and well-being
I am consistently feeling better at the moment. Moving back onto TRT and Ret is a huge bonus especially when it doesn't affect anything else I am taking.
I drove to work today for the first time since Christmas and this was better again. I work over an hour from home so it is a bit of a commute. Going to work was no problem at all and I needed to stop and have a break once on the way home. This was a big improvement on the 3 times I had to stop last time I drove.
Overall health is really good. Just going to keep it simple and keep the improvements going.
@HarleyGuy thanks for the assistance with the Ret knowledge brother.
 
Back to training today.
Weight was high at 110.9kg, yet this evening it was 109.3. Fluid is still an issue obviously so it will be an interesting conversation with the Dr later this month.
BP 112/58 and HR 54 bpm. All good so fluid is interstitial and not pooling in places I really don't want it to.
Food wise I had:
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, 40g bresaola, 3 slices cheese P41 C15 F21 Cal 430
Meal 3 - Chicken 210g, rice cup, peas/corn cup P45 C60 F25 Cal 699
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Milshake, 3x fish pieces P49 C61 F35 Cal 764

Daily Total
P 207
C 187
F 126
Cal 2799

I find it difficult to eat more at present. Once training burns more hopefully I can up.my protien more.

Training
Bench + chains 3x 20,40,50,60,70,80,90,100kg 2x110kg
Declines 5x 60,70,80,90,95,100kg

Pushed the bench + chains this evening. The double at 110kg was a strain and 3 was no chance of going up. This is the first fail since I started back and there was no residual effects on my body.
This gives me a lot of confidence to push things more now within reason.

Being back at work as well after the Christmas break was also a bit tiring so overall I know things are progressing well health wise.

New day, and I will be making a couple of changes to how I do my Log.

Weight, BP
Weight 109.3, this was nicely down
BP 111/56 and HR 53 bpm, good agai
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.

Training
Wide T-bar rows 8x 30,40,50,60,65,70,75kg
Behind neck pulldowns 8x 30,40,50,55,60,65,70kg
DB Rear belts 3 x10x12.5kg

Training was hard due to the heat today 🥵 🔥 ☀️
Got it all done and thankfully tomorrow is a rest day as the heat will be worse and near 40 degrees Celsius, which is like a special brand of hell to me personally.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 140g Chicken breast, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, 140g chicken, 3 slices cheese P41 C15 F21 Cal 430
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Roast Chicken 210g, Milshake, P82 C63 F62 Cal 853

Daily Total
P 247
C 198
F 164
Cal 2910
This was not a bad day, but I really want to reduce my carb intake more. See how that goes tomorrow.

Overall health and well-being
I am consistently feeling better at the moment. Moving back onto TRT and Ret is a huge bonus especially when it doesn't affect anything else I am taking.
I drove to work today for the first time since Christmas and this was better again. I work over an hour from home so it is a bit of a commute. Going to work was no problem at all and I needed to stop and have a break once on the way home. This was a big improvement on the 3 times I had to stop last time I drove.
Overall health is really good. Just going to keep it simple and keep the improvements going.
@HarleyGuy thanks for the assistance with the Ret knowledge brother.
macros look good :D steady
I keep forgetting to add pics so here are a few to catch up:
A collection of breakfasts
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An amazing picture my much better half took the other evening
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Our property most days, Alpacas and Kangaroos
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very clean meals! nice
but alpacas and kangaroos??? where you get alpacas lol :P


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@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@Coolguy @toddthelineman @Sheshredz
 
New day, and I will be making a couple of changes to how I do my Log.

Weight, BP
Weight 109.3, this was nicely down
BP 111/56 and HR 53 bpm, good agai
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.

Training
Wide T-bar rows 8x 30,40,50,60,65,70,75kg
Behind neck pulldowns 8x 30,40,50,55,60,65,70kg
DB Rear belts 3 x10x12.5kg

Training was hard due to the heat today 🥵 🔥 ☀️
Got it all done and thankfully tomorrow is a rest day as the heat will be worse and near 40 degrees Celsius, which is like a special brand of hell to me personally.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 140g Chicken breast, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, 140g chicken, 3 slices cheese P41 C15 F21 Cal 430
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Roast Chicken 210g, Milshake, P82 C63 F62 Cal 853

Daily Total
P 247
C 198
F 164
Cal 2910
This was not a bad day, but I really want to reduce my carb intake more. See how that goes tomorrow.

Overall health and well-being
I am consistently feeling better at the moment. Moving back onto TRT and Ret is a huge bonus especially when it doesn't affect anything else I am taking.
I drove to work today for the first time since Christmas and this was better again. I work over an hour from home so it is a bit of a commute. Going to work was no problem at all and I needed to stop and have a break once on the way home. This was a big improvement on the 3 times I had to stop last time I drove.
Overall health is really good. Just going to keep it simple and keep the improvements going.
@HarleyGuy thanks for the assistance with the Ret knowledge brother.
Soo good brother moment and mindset botb building strong as fuck. No stopping you this year mate keep that foot on the pedal bro 👊
 
macros look good :D steady


very clean meals! nice
but alpacas and kangaroos??? where you get alpacas lol :P


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@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@Coolguy @toddthelineman @Sheshredz
The Alpaca's, Tango and Kusco, are our lawn mowers/pets. We got them when they were very young. Have massive attitude.
Thanks @LevButlerov been working on my meals. With the Ret and TRT I am now starting to see the changes I want.
 
The Alpaca's, Tango and Kusco, are our lawn mowers/pets. We got them when they were very young. Have massive attitude.
Thanks @LevButlerov been working on my meals. With the Ret and TRT I am now starting to see the changes I want.
amazing :D you have a heck of a zoo there :P @Kopite67
lets get meals dialed in, test and reta will lean you out
 
New day, and I will be making a couple of changes to how I do my Log.

Weight, BP
Weight 109.3, this was nicely down
BP 111/56 and HR 53 bpm, good agai
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.

Training
Wide T-bar rows 8x 30,40,50,60,65,70,75kg
Behind neck pulldowns 8x 30,40,50,55,60,65,70kg
DB Rear belts 3 x10x12.5kg

Training was hard due to the heat today 🥵 🔥 ☀️
Got it all done and thankfully tomorrow is a rest day as the heat will be worse and near 40 degrees Celsius, which is like a special brand of hell to me personally.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 140g Chicken breast, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, 140g chicken, 3 slices cheese P41 C15 F21 Cal 430
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Roast Chicken 210g, Milshake, P82 C63 F62 Cal 853

Daily Total
P 247
C 198
F 164
Cal 2910
This was not a bad day, but I really want to reduce my carb intake more. See how that goes tomorrow.

Overall health and well-being
I am consistently feeling better at the moment. Moving back onto TRT and Ret is a huge bonus especially when it doesn't affect anything else I am taking.
I drove to work today for the first time since Christmas and this was better again. I work over an hour from home so it is a bit of a commute. Going to work was no problem at all and I needed to stop and have a break once on the way home. This was a big improvement on the 3 times I had to stop last time I drove.
Overall health is really good. Just going to keep it simple and keep the improvements going.
@HarleyGuy thanks for the assistance with the Ret knowledge brother.
Your RHR and BP are better than mine. Like wayyyy better. Looking good bro. Being able to make the trip to work again will be nice, until your get used to it then you're just commuting again like before lol.

I can see the training progression ticking up nicely. Everything is in a really good place from the looks of it. Good steady progress back
 
Your RHR and BP are better than mine. Like wayyyy better. Looking good bro. Being able to make the trip to work again will be nice, until your get used to it then you're just commuting again like before lol.

I can see the training progression ticking up nicely. Everything is in a really good place from the looks of it. Good steady progress back
Thanks brother 😁. I drove today and it's just something I am finding difficult at present. Hopefully will right itself soon.
Loving being back training semi-full on. Missed it more than I thought I did.
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Pics
Meal 1
20260107_044034.webp
My travel companion today, Meals 2,3,4 and an energy drink for the trip home which didn't work at all 🙄
20260107_044210.webp
Just because, my current meds and supps without the PEDs
20260107_033301.webp
A parrot because its pretty
Resized_20250829_172810.webp
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Pics
Meal 1
View attachment 164871
My travel companion today, Meals 2,3,4 and an energy drink for the trip home which didn't work at all 🙄
View attachment 164872
Just because, my current meds and supps without the PEDs
View attachment 164873
A parrot because its pretty
View attachment 164874
Everything looks great bro. Amazing pics and great macros. Glad you took a rest day.

I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
Reta won't let you down be prepared to run it for 24 weeks minimum to see effective results.
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy

It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Pics
Meal 1
View attachment 164871
My travel companion today, Meals 2,3,4 and an energy drink for the trip home which didn't work at all 🙄
View attachment 164872
Just because, my current meds and supps without the PEDs
View attachment 164873
A parrot because its pretty
View attachment 164874
sounds very hot :D and I like your food even in hot days @Kopite67

best pics ive never seen parrots posted lol they so cute :P
 
Thanks brother 😁. I drove today and it's just something I am finding difficult at present. Hopefully will right itself soon.
Loving being back training semi-full on. Missed it more than I thought I did.
Yea bro it's so good to train when you haven't been. Glad your building back up.
Actually that was Bresiola. It's a beef and really lean. Not something I can eat often as it has a stronger meatier taste, but every now and then it is a nice change.
I was just guessing cuz of the colour cuz I had no idea based on that picture. Never even heard of Bresiola but it looks great. I love the leaner beef cuts
 
sounds very hot :D and I like your food even in hot days @Kopite67

best pics ive never seen parrots posted lol they so cute :P
Temp is even worse for the next 3 days here, I will certainly be eating lighter.
We have so many great birds around the property, I will definitely post a few more up.
 
Temp is even worse for the next 3 days here, I will certainly be eating lighter.
We have so many great birds around the property, I will definitely post a few more up.
try to get more shakes in easier on digestion :D
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Pics
Meal 1
View attachment 164871
My travel companion today, Meals 2,3,4 and an energy drink for the trip home which didn't work at all 🙄
View attachment 164872
Just because, my current meds and supps without the PEDs
View attachment 164873
A parrot because its pretty
View attachment 164874
@Kopite67 that's a really cool bird man. I used to have budgies when I was a kid and I know that they are from Australia.
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Make sure to get extra sodium in on these days brother! Look after yourself!
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Pics
Meal 1
View attachment 164871
My travel companion today, Meals 2,3,4 and an energy drink for the trip home which didn't work at all 🙄
View attachment 164872
Just because, my current meds and supps without the PEDs
View attachment 164873
A parrot because its pretty
View attachment 164874
bros looking really nice on this. I like how you lay out the different things that you're taking and even you got a picture of a nice parrot. That's cool how they have nice pictures and nice colors on them. @Kopite67
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Pics
Meal 1
View attachment 164871
My travel companion today, Meals 2,3,4 and an energy drink for the trip home which didn't work at all 🙄
View attachment 164872
Just because, my current meds and supps without the PEDs
View attachment 164873
A parrot because its pretty
View attachment 164874
The retatrutide should kick in well for you. You should notice a big difference in the food noise @Kopite67 it will help you drop some body fat.
 
bros looking really nice on this. I like how you lay out the different things that you're taking and even you got a picture of a nice parrot. That's cool how they have nice pictures and nice colors on them. @Kopite67
Thanks brother. I have just worked out notes on my phone 🙄 so logging is getting faster now. I figure if you are going to do a log then add all the things you take as someone may have similar issues and we can help each other. That is exactly what @HarleyGuy did for me and it was invaluable. Love doing the parrot 🦜 pics, they are so pretty.
 
8th January log update

Weight and BP

Weight 109.3, up a little but given the hot weather and the lack of proper sleep, not concerned.
BP 112/59 and HR 54 bpm. Still good.

PEDs
TRT- Test E 75mg every 3 days. Pinned today just after my leg session early this morning 😬 Was not one of my smoother ones.
Retatrutide 1mg every 3 days. Purely for its weight loss elements which it really works on for me.

Training
Due to the heat and the lack of A/C in my gym I did this at 0330 this morning.

Leg Press 10x 100,150,200,240,260,,280,300,320,340kg
Calf press 10x 100,125,150,160,170,180kg

Despite the time, this went really well. Finally getting some weight moving which felt nice.
I need to add some posterior chain movements in, but today was not the right time. I haven't decided if these need to be with Quads or on the following day after an arm session. 🤔 decision pending.

Meals
Meal 1 - A2 Milk 250ml, 30g Protein powder P29 C17 F10 Cal 274
Meal 2- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese P56 C24 F27 Cal 580
Meal 3 - Corn Thins, Turkey Breast 160g, Cream Cheese P36 C19 F7 Cal 835
Meal 4 - Moroccan Bowl P25 C35 F8 Cal 450
Meal 5 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 6 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 172
C 165
F 66
Cal 2764

Overall Health and Well-being
I feel far more rested today despite training early. The ability to recover tends to be my primary focus at the moment especially since my gym work is increasing in intensity and volume. I have no issues with my heart, lungs or respiration and as long as I remain vigilant and don't do something stupid I expect this to continue.
With only 18 months of work left before I can retire my focus is now starting to drift to outside interests and its a nice place to be mentally.

Pics
Moroccan bowl today
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Another pretty parrot
Resized_20250911_165036.webp
Have a great day Evo Fam 🩵
 
Temp is even worse for the next 3 days here, I will certainly be eating lighter.
We have so many great birds around the property, I will definitely post a few more up.
@Kopite67 wow you have those birds around your house. That is pretty cool. You can kind of keep them as pets and feed them and stuff.
 
8th January log update

Weight and BP

Weight 109.3, up a little but given the hot weather and the lack of proper sleep, not concerned.
BP 112/59 and HR 54 bpm. Still good.

PEDs
TRT- Test E 75mg every 3 days. Pinned today just after my leg session early this morning 😬 Was not one of my smoother ones.
Retatrutide 1mg every 3 days. Purely for its weight loss elements which it really works on for me.

Training
Due to the heat and the lack of A/C in my gym I did this at 0330 this morning.

Leg Press 10x 100,150,200,240,260,,280,300,320,340kg
Calf press 10x 100,125,150,160,170,180kg

Despite the time, this went really well. Finally getting some weight moving which felt nice.
I need to add some posterior chain movements in, but today was not the right time. I haven't decided if these need to be with Quads or on the following day after an arm session. 🤔 decision pending.

Meals
Meal 1 - A2 Milk 250ml, 30g Protein powder P29 C17 F10 Cal 274
Meal 2- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese P56 C24 F27 Cal 580
Meal 3 - Corn Thins, Turkey Breast 160g, Cream Cheese P36 C19 F7 Cal 835
Meal 4 - Moroccan Bowl P25 C35 F8 Cal 450
Meal 5 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 6 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 172
C 165
F 66
Cal 2764

Overall Health and Well-being
I feel far more rested today despite training early. The ability to recover tends to be my primary focus at the moment especially since my gym work is increasing in intensity and volume. I have no issues with my heart, lungs or respiration and as long as I remain vigilant and don't do something stupid I expect this to continue.
With only 18 months of work left before I can retire my focus is now starting to drift to outside interests and its a nice place to be mentally.

Pics
Moroccan bowl today
View attachment 165342
Another pretty parrot
View attachment 165343
Have a great day Evo Fam 🩵
Wow that is a really cool bird. Do you know what they call those things? It's got a really colorful stomach my goodness. @Kopite67
 
Thanks brother. I have just worked out notes on my phone 🙄 so logging is getting faster now. I figure if you are going to do a log then add all the things you take as someone may have similar issues and we can help each other. That is exactly what @HarleyGuy did for me and it was invaluable. Love doing the parrot 🦜 pics, they are so pretty.
Bros, yeah we don't got birds like that in California that's for sure.
 
8th January log update

Weight and BP

Weight 109.3, up a little but given the hot weather and the lack of proper sleep, not concerned.
BP 112/59 and HR 54 bpm. Still good.

PEDs
TRT- Test E 75mg every 3 days. Pinned today just after my leg session early this morning 😬 Was not one of my smoother ones.
Retatrutide 1mg every 3 days. Purely for its weight loss elements which it really works on for me.

Training
Due to the heat and the lack of A/C in my gym I did this at 0330 this morning.

Leg Press 10x 100,150,200,240,260,,280,300,320,340kg
Calf press 10x 100,125,150,160,170,180kg

Despite the time, this went really well. Finally getting some weight moving which felt nice.
I need to add some posterior chain movements in, but today was not the right time. I haven't decided if these need to be with Quads or on the following day after an arm session. 🤔 decision pending.

Meals
Meal 1 - A2 Milk 250ml, 30g Protein powder P29 C17 F10 Cal 274
Meal 2- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese P56 C24 F27 Cal 580
Meal 3 - Corn Thins, Turkey Breast 160g, Cream Cheese P36 C19 F7 Cal 835
Meal 4 - Moroccan Bowl P25 C35 F8 Cal 450
Meal 5 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 6 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 172
C 165
F 66
Cal 2764

Overall Health and Well-being
I feel far more rested today despite training early. The ability to recover tends to be my primary focus at the moment especially since my gym work is increasing in intensity and volume. I have no issues with my heart, lungs or respiration and as long as I remain vigilant and don't do something stupid I expect this to continue.
With only 18 months of work left before I can retire my focus is now starting to drift to outside interests and its a nice place to be mentally.

Pics
Moroccan bowl today
View attachment 165342
Another pretty parrot
View attachment 165343
Have a great day Evo Fam 🩵
Damn 3:30am workout session?!?! That's bad ass bro! Talk about commitment to the progression.

That's some heavy duty leg pressing. If you can manage that I think you're ready to take a stroll around your neighbourhood . No more using your health as an excuse to skip cardio LOL!!

The Christmas Parrot finally made it into the log, just a little late but still festive none the less
 
Damn 3:30am workout session?!?! That's bad ass bro! Talk about commitment to the progression.

That's some heavy duty leg pressing. If you can manage that I think you're ready to take a stroll around your neighbourhood . No more using your health as an excuse to skip cardio LOL!!

The Christmas Parrot finally made it into the log, just a little late but still festive none the less
Had to do another one today bro, weather is stupid hot at present. Now we have smoke from bushfire filtering in so fun times respiratory wise.
I can't now...sore legs....smoke (cough,cough), heat....maybe next.....🤔mmmm...I'll get back to you 🙂
Yes brother the Christmas Parrot finally arrived in 😂
 
Had to do another one today bro, weather is stupid hot at present. Now we have smoke from bushfire filtering in so fun times respiratory wise.
I can't now...sore legs....smoke (cough,cough), heat....maybe next.....🤔mmmm...I'll get back to you 🙂
Yes brother the Christmas Parrot finally arrived in 😂
Lol alright alright

Those are all fair points. I guess we can let it slide a little while longer LOL
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Pics
Meal 1
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My travel companion today, Meals 2,3,4 and an energy drink for the trip home which didn't work at all 🙄
View attachment 164872
Just because, my current meds and supps without the PEDs
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A parrot because its pretty
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@Kopite67 rest days are clutch especially when its crazy hot!
 
9th January log update

Weight and BP
Weight 109.5, up a little but given the hot weather and the lack of proper sleep, not concerned.
BP 122/64 and HR 56 bpm. Bit high for me today, not sure why, probably a lack of decent sleep, worth watching.
**Just realised I did not take any prescribed medications yesterday evening 😱. That explains above😬.....🤦‍♂️.

PEDs
TRT- Test E 75mg every 3 days.
Retatrutide 1mg every 3 days. Pinned today. Purely for its weight loss elements which it really works on for me.

Training
Due to the heat and the lack of A/C in my gym I did this at 0330 this morning.

Narrow Press 8x 20,40,50,60,70,80 85kg
Ezy bar curls 10x 10,15,20,25,30,35kg
Rev curls 3x 10x 7.5
Neither of the curls include the bar as weight.
Kept in simple today and didn't push the "add weight" agenda. Just a bit tired. Still did everything I programmed just nothing extra.

Meals
Meal 1 - A2 Milk 250ml, 30g Protein powder P29 C17 F10 Cal 274
Meal 2- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 3 - Corn Thins, Turkey Breast 160g, Cream Cheese P36 C19 F7 Cal 835
Meal 4 - Fattoush salad P25 C35 F8 Cal 450
Meal 5 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 6 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 172
C 165
F 66
Cal 2799

Overall Health and Well-being
I feel far less rested today and training early didn't help.
Looking forward to the weekend 😀

Pics
A Fattoush Salad
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Another Parrot
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Have a great weekend Evo Fam 🩵
 
9th January log update

Weight and BP
Weight 109.5, up a little but given the hot weather and the lack of proper sleep, not concerned.
BP 122/64 and HR 56 bpm. Bit high for me today, not sure why, probably a lack of decent sleep, worth watching.
**Just realised I did not take any prescribed medications yesterday evening 😱. That explains above😬.....🤦‍♂️.

PEDs
TRT- Test E 75mg every 3 days.
Retatrutide 1mg every 3 days. Pinned today. Purely for its weight loss elements which it really works on for me.

Training
Due to the heat and the lack of A/C in my gym I did this at 0330 this morning.

Narrow Press 8x 20,40,50,60,70,80 85kg
Ezy bar curls 10x 10,15,20,25,30,35kg
Rev curls 3x 10x 7.5
Neither of the curls include the bar as weight.
Kept in simple today and didn't push the "add weight" agenda. Just a bit tired. Still did everything I programmed just nothing extra.

Meals
Meal 1 - A2 Milk 250ml, 30g Protein powder P29 C17 F10 Cal 274
Meal 2- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 3 - Corn Thins, Turkey Breast 160g, Cream Cheese P36 C19 F7 Cal 835
Meal 4 - Fattoush salad P25 C35 F8 Cal 450
Meal 5 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 6 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 172
C 165
F 66
Cal 2799

Overall Health and Well-being
I feel far less rested today and training early didn't help.
Looking forward to the weekend 😀

Pics
A Fattoush Salad
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Another Parrot
View attachment 165739

Have a great weekend Evo Fam 🩵
Ooft the lack of AC is not ideal this time of year 😅 but kudos to you for making it work & getting it done regardless 🫡

Meal presentation is 10/10 - I don’t know why tabouleh gets all the love when fattoush is clearly the superior salad.
 
Ooft the lack of AC is not ideal this time of year 😅 but kudos to you for making it work & getting it done regardless 🫡

Meal presentation is 10/10 - I don’t know why tabouleh gets all the love when fattoush is clearly the superior salad.
Thanks sister. It totally sucks not having a/c in the gym when it heats up to mid 30s and above. I might look into one of the small portable units you can get but the 0330 session's are ok......now and then 😉.
This is the first time I have had Fattoush and it is awesome. Adding this to the Meal prep over the warmer months for sure 🩵
 
It is really hot here today - 38 degrees. Fortunately I have a day off from training because that would not be pleasant.
Weight, BP
Weight 108.8, slight drop. Ret feels like it is starting to kick in, which it has done really quickly again like last time.
BP 116/60 and HR 58 bpm, still good.
PEDs
Test E, TRT 75mg every 3 days
Ret 1mg every 3 days
I have added Retatrutide to my cruise/TRT cycle as it has no issues with anything else I take and I want my weight to reduce. Pretty simple.
 Training
None today and tomorrow it will be early before work since Temp will be 39 degrees.
 Meals
Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Trout, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 2 - Corn Thins, Chilli chicken 100g, 3 slices cheese P34 C16 F23 Cal 306
Meal 3 - Sausages x 4, rice cup, peas/corn cup P52 C69 F36 Cal 721
Meal 4 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 5 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 169
C 182
F 113
Cal 2267

Light day as I just didn't feel hungry between main meals. Definitely Ret related.
Overall Health and Well-being
Really tired all day today. Sleep was average and as usual anything over 30 degrees knocks me around. Next two days will be morning training and hide in the office or inside the house.
Drove to work today and unlike yesterday it was awful. Had to stop half way on both trips and was totally drained from doing it. Fortunately I am a passenger princess for the next two days YAY 🥳.
Overall health is still really good despite the tiredness from drving and the heat.
@HarleyGuy
Pics
Meal 1
View attachment 164871
My travel companion today, Meals 2,3,4 and an energy drink for the trip home which didn't work at all 🙄
View attachment 164872
Just because, my current meds and supps without the PEDs
View attachment 164873
A parrot because its pretty
View attachment 164874
@Kopite67 I don’t know how on that first meal that you eat muffins and trout together, but hey, whatever works big guy
 
10th January log update

Weight and BP

Weight 108.7, happy with a small drop.
BP 109/58 and HR 53 bpm. Much better.


Training
No training today, but below is WHY I still lift, train and push 41 years after I first picked up a barbell.
I came across this article by Dave Tate years ago and it was like it explained me. I hope you like it, I love it:
Y
The Void
When I was a kid, the gym was the place I could go to get away from feeling like I was worthless and a failure. I could be in charge and decide whether I succeeded.

It was my place to build and grow, mentally and physically. Much like other young kids who come from similar situations, I built walls around me. My walls were built of cast iron and steel.
It was also something I was good at. And as I grew and got bigger and stronger, the abuse went away very fast. I went from the kid that got "fucked with" to the kid you "don't want to fuck with." And I still see training that way today. The reason for this – and the strong guys reading will be able to relate – is there's something that happens during those very intense sets. It doesn't matter if it's a PR set, a Max Effort set, a strip set, or a high-rep set, as long as it's one that you know going in will be a challenge. You know you need to find a way to up your game, step out of yourself, focus, and see what you're really made of. Cause once the bar is loaded and your set comes around, you find this place that I really can't explain. From the time you approach the bar to the time the set is over, there's nothing.
The fight you had with your girlfriend that day?
Gone.
Your finals?
Gone.
Your work issues?
Gone.
Your bills?
Gone.
The asshole across the gym?
Gone.
The bullies?
Gone.
The hurt?
Gone.
The mental pain is now replaced with physical pain, but this is pain that you crave, because the load you've been carrying all your life in now resting on your back – and you have the power to smash it.
I call this 'nothing' The Void, but it isn't really nothing – it's everything!
When I look back over 30 years of training, my big take away is that training is my therapy. This is why I do what I do, both the positives and even the stupid shit. This is why I'm so passionate about passing on what I know. The Void is the only time that I am truly free – free from the bullshit that other people and life has thrown at me. It's all gone, just me and the weight. And that's where I find my peace. The Void has changed my life, and has become my life. Maybe it could change yours? So to answer the question, I don't give a rat's ass if I get stronger or bigger. Well, I still care, but it's not why I do it. Training is my therapy.

Meals

Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Salmon, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 3 - Corn Thins, Turkey Breast 160g, Cream Cheese P36 C19 F7 Cal 835
Meal 4 - 180g Eye Fillet, salad P47 C18 F9 Cal 410
Meal 5 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 6 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 166
C 134
F 70
Cal 2485

Overall Health and Well-being
Nice and relaxing today. Weather here was extremely hot and windy so we hibernated indoors and generally just chilled 😀
A bit reflective and really focusing on the next bit of my training program and where I would like it to go.

Pics
Just because.....
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🩵
 
10th January log update

Weight and BP

Weight 108.7, happy with a small drop.
BP 109/58 and HR 53 bpm. Much better.


Training
No training today, but below is WHY I still lift, train and push 41 years after I first picked up a barbell.
I came across this article by Dave Tate years ago and it was like it explained me. I hope you like it, I love it:
Y
The Void
When I was a kid, the gym was the place I could go to get away from feeling like I was worthless and a failure. I could be in charge and decide whether I succeeded.

It was my place to build and grow, mentally and physically. Much like other young kids who come from similar situations, I built walls around me. My walls were built of cast iron and steel.
It was also something I was good at. And as I grew and got bigger and stronger, the abuse went away very fast. I went from the kid that got "fucked with" to the kid you "don't want to fuck with." And I still see training that way today. The reason for this – and the strong guys reading will be able to relate – is there's something that happens during those very intense sets. It doesn't matter if it's a PR set, a Max Effort set, a strip set, or a high-rep set, as long as it's one that you know going in will be a challenge. You know you need to find a way to up your game, step out of yourself, focus, and see what you're really made of. Cause once the bar is loaded and your set comes around, you find this place that I really can't explain. From the time you approach the bar to the time the set is over, there's nothing.
The fight you had with your girlfriend that day?
Gone.
Your finals?
Gone.
Your work issues?
Gone.
Your bills?
Gone.
The asshole across the gym?
Gone.
The bullies?
Gone.
The hurt?
Gone.
The mental pain is now replaced with physical pain, but this is pain that you crave, because the load you've been carrying all your life in now resting on your back – and you have the power to smash it.
I call this 'nothing' The Void, but it isn't really nothing – it's everything!
When I look back over 30 years of training, my big take away is that training is my therapy. This is why I do what I do, both the positives and even the stupid shit. This is why I'm so passionate about passing on what I know. The Void is the only time that I am truly free – free from the bullshit that other people and life has thrown at me. It's all gone, just me and the weight. And that's where I find my peace. The Void has changed my life, and has become my life. Maybe it could change yours? So to answer the question, I don't give a rat's ass if I get stronger or bigger. Well, I still care, but it's not why I do it. Training is my therapy.

Meals

Meal 1- Muffins, 100g Salmon, cream cheese, Avocado P57 C27 F31 Cal 615
Meal 3 - Corn Thins, Turkey Breast 160g, Cream Cheese P36 C19 F7 Cal 835
Meal 4 - 180g Eye Fillet, salad P47 C18 F9 Cal 410
Meal 5 - Carmen's bar, Ice Coffee P15 C24 F14 Cal 291
Meal 6 - Bagel, Cream Cheese, P11 C46 F9 Cal 334

Daily Total
P 166
C 134
F 70
Cal 2485

Overall Health and Well-being
Nice and relaxing today. Weather here was extremely hot and windy so we hibernated indoors and generally just chilled 😀
A bit reflective and really focusing on the next bit of my training program and where I would like it to go.

Pics
Just because.....
View attachment 165990

🩵
The gym is the place to relax the mind and really feel the pump :D its the place to change your life, well said! @Kopite67
love the gym pic but we need to work on your macros, even when hot get the protein up a bit



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