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this is some good food right here. looks delicious and fantastic. i love this @2G2B
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the wrap looks great! i gotta give you a lot of credit. this is a fantastic job @2G2B
bros food looks great if you ask me @2G2B chicken and lettuce on point. good food right here
Day 6 Workouts
Workout 7:30 AM -> 8:30 AM
60 minutes fasted cycling
Workout 8:00 pm -> 10:00 pm
(Only realized when I was heading home we somehow got distracted in the car park going in and skipped the warm up ride but I'll make up for it tomorrow somehow)
Incline Dumbbell Chest press
12 x 20 kgs
9 x 27.5 kgs
11 x 27.5 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs (low rir)
8 x 25 kgs (failure)
Reverse Grip EZ-Bar Curl
8 x 12.5 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
Step Ups
8 x Each Side
8 x Each Side
8 x Each Side
Leg Press
8 x 110 kg
8 x 110 kg
8 x 110 kg
Preacher Curl Machine
8 x 42 kg
8 x 50 kg (low rir)
8 x 50 kg (failure)
Dips
Kinda just messed around seeing if/how many I could manage since there was no sane triceps thing available for me at this gym, wrist was angry though
Workout 7:30 AM -> 8:30 AM
60 minutes fasted cycling
Workout 8:00 pm -> 10:00 pm
(Only realized when I was heading home we somehow got distracted in the car park going in and skipped the warm up ride but I'll make up for it tomorrow somehow)
Incline Dumbbell Chest press
12 x 20 kgs
9 x 27.5 kgs
11 x 27.5 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs (low rir)
8 x 25 kgs (failure)
Reverse Grip EZ-Bar Curl
8 x 12.5 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
Step Ups
8 x Each Side
8 x Each Side
8 x Each Side
Leg Press
8 x 110 kg
8 x 110 kg
8 x 110 kg
Preacher Curl Machine
8 x 42 kg
8 x 50 kg (low rir)
8 x 50 kg (failure)
Dips
Kinda just messed around seeing if/how many I could manage since there was no sane triceps thing available for me at this gym, wrist was angry though
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Fizzy or dizzy? please clear up
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Macros are staying very steady
and i like the dips really careful with wrists though.
True I shouldn't be so vague when people are trying to address my diet and injury.
I just meant I pushed to hard on the shoulder press machine to failure and engaged to much lower back somehow.
Since then I've had sensitisation in my sciatic nerve giving me phantom leg pain as a warning.
It has reduced significantly to almost gone again since the event though just a good warning to atleast stop 1 rir on some things instead of recruiting to make a point
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I would try to be careful, you want to be very safe with this, might have an injury in the works.
Might is an understatement, I am still coming out of physical rehab for 3 slipped discs, two impinging nerve.
I have a pending referral to neurosurgery to requests contrasts to see if it's fused with scar tissue due to negligent advice early on in the injury 2 ish years ago.
My routine progresses with my stability under guidance of my trainer and other practitioners but we still have these small hiccups when I need to dial it back after getting too confident during solo sessions and getting a warning.
Brother i admire your commitment to training but im sure you know as well as anyone, staying safe and healthy is the priority. Dont push it beyond what your injuries will allow.
Day 7 Workout
Workout 9:00 AM -> 10:20 AM
80 Minutes cycling, added 20 for the missed on day 6, HEAPS fun after legs yesterday
Workout 8:30 PM -> 10:00 PM
20 Minutes cycling
Machine Shoulder Press
8 x 36 kgs
8 x 46 kgs
9 x 46 kgs (failure)
Machine Inclined Chest
8 x 33.4 kgs
8 x 33.4 kgs (low rir)
9 x 33.4 kgs (failure)
Lat Pulldown
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg (low rir)
11 x 65 kg (failure)
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 45 kg (low rir.. or so I thought..)
12 x 45 kg (failure)
Tricep Pushdown Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 45 kg
15 x 45 kg (failure)
Lever Row
8 x 50.8
8 x 55.8 (low rir)
8 x 55.8 (failure)
Real "give the stabilizers a break" ass workout
Workout 9:00 AM -> 10:20 AM
80 Minutes cycling, added 20 for the missed on day 6, HEAPS fun after legs yesterday
Workout 8:30 PM -> 10:00 PM
20 Minutes cycling
Machine Shoulder Press
8 x 36 kgs
8 x 46 kgs
9 x 46 kgs (failure)
Machine Inclined Chest
8 x 33.4 kgs
8 x 33.4 kgs (low rir)
9 x 33.4 kgs (failure)
Lat Pulldown
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg (low rir)
11 x 65 kg (failure)
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 45 kg (low rir.. or so I thought..)
12 x 45 kg (failure)
Tricep Pushdown Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 45 kg
15 x 45 kg (failure)
Lever Row
8 x 50.8
8 x 55.8 (low rir)
8 x 55.8 (failure)
Real "give the stabilizers a break" ass workout
I'm trying, we do go real slow and easy when we are figuring out what movements I can and cannot do, some things are just an outright no and some things I just have to deload, sometimes I have a cleared movement that I find a new personal ceiling for then have to dial back or learn what I did wrong on the fly, it's a slow back and forward journey with the pain but I feel like I'm coming out the other side of it slowly.
Love this bro! And your coach genuinely sounds like he has your best interests as a priority
@2G2B Meals look amazing........
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I get it, you’ve been through the ringer with those discs and the nerves. That kind of injury lingers and you’ve got to respect the warning signs when they pop up. It’s smart you’re under a trainer’s eye, but I know how tempting it is to push harder when you start feeling steady. Those solo sessions can sneak up and remind you you’re not all the way there yet. Just keep chipping away, steady progress over hero moves. The surgery referral will give you some answers, but until then it’s about building the base strong without flaring things up.
2g2b at least you’re still getting it in and getting your updates posted. It’s really good to see someone hold their self accountable and keep with it. Love to see this stuff.
Honestly they're a blessing, I don't think I'd be anywhere as near on track if we didn't click as well as we did early on.Love this bro! And your coach genuinely sounds like he has your best interests as a priority
Starting to think I gotta bring the meal photos back now I'm home.
One of the biggest things I've learn about myself on this journey I wouldn't have figured before is how impatient I am, I'm not sure if impatient is the right word... just how much drive I have to want to keep going and do more but the overarching lesson I've had this year has been dial it back.
Doing enough is good enough and baby steps will be the way forward for now.
Thank-you, I appreciate being approved to log and the feedback and overall information I've received through doing so up to this point and into the future.
My first cut was really just me winging it with no information and poor nutrition, Evo support brings a different kind of motivation to turn up for my log each day and see if I can work in feedback and see how my routine reacts to the feedback.
Day 8 Misc
Weird low motivation day but everything felt good, everything moved better than expected.
Home again finally, hopefully I can re-introduce meal pics with my macro logging, housemates did a number on dishes and kitchen whilst I was gone so we'll see if I can find anything to eat off first.
Ordered a little gimmicky cooler for my vials to keep them in my room because share house things.
Will be interesting to see how well it works.
Keen for a good sleep.
Weird low motivation day but everything felt good, everything moved better than expected.
Home again finally, hopefully I can re-introduce meal pics with my macro logging, housemates did a number on dishes and kitchen whilst I was gone so we'll see if I can find anything to eat off first.
Ordered a little gimmicky cooler for my vials to keep them in my room because share house things.
Will be interesting to see how well it works.
Keen for a good sleep.
Day 8 Workouts
Workout 7:30 AM -> 8:30 AM
60 minutes cycling
Workout 8:00 PM -> 9:50 PM
Flat Bench Press
8 x 50 kg
9 x 60 kg (low rir)
11 x 60 kg (not sure if failure but no spotter so solo failure)
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Seated Dips
12 x 60 kg
8 x 80 kg (low rir)
8 x 80 kg (failure)
Cable Palloff Press
8 x each side x 10 kg
8 x each side x 12.5 kg
8 x each side x 12.5 kg
Dumbbell Preacher Curl
8 x 15 kgs
8 x 16 kgs
8 x 16 kgs
Dead Bug Variant
8 x 5 kgs x each side
8 x 5 kgs x each side
8 x 5 kgs x each side (unsure if failure but I wanted to die)
Pushups
8 x Body weight
8 x Body weight
8 x Body weight
20 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:30 AM -> 8:30 AM
60 minutes cycling
Workout 8:00 PM -> 9:50 PM
Flat Bench Press
8 x 50 kg
9 x 60 kg (low rir)
11 x 60 kg (not sure if failure but no spotter so solo failure)
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Seated Dips
12 x 60 kg
8 x 80 kg (low rir)
8 x 80 kg (failure)
Cable Palloff Press
8 x each side x 10 kg
8 x each side x 12.5 kg
8 x each side x 12.5 kg
Dumbbell Preacher Curl
8 x 15 kgs
8 x 16 kgs
8 x 16 kgs
Dead Bug Variant
8 x 5 kgs x each side
8 x 5 kgs x each side
8 x 5 kgs x each side (unsure if failure but I wanted to die)
Pushups
8 x Body weight
8 x Body weight
8 x Body weight
20 Minutes Cycling
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Patience is key give it time
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Sounds like even with low drive you still got some solid work in and that’s what matters, things moved better than expected which is a win. Getting back home and sorting the kitchen chaos will probably help you feel back on routine, plus those meal pics with macros always keep you locked in. Cooler for the vials is a smart move in a share house, keeps it controlled and stress free. Get that good sleep tonight and tomorrow you’ll feel sharper with everything lined up. @2G2B
Tomorrow move up carbs to 300 and protein to 220.
Day 9
Misc
Ahhh, Woke up today with some stomach issues that gave me grief all day, between bed and the bathroom I tried to get my hydration and macros in, nutrition not ideal but kinda just binge snacked on random things that kinda fit overall macros when I felt I could.
Wonder if it's first timer reta GI irritation or something caught me lacking in the kitchen.
Didn't really push anything too hard in the gym just in case stomach didn't vibe.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3514 ml
Workouts
Workout 12:30 PM -> 1:30 PM
60 minutes cycling
Workout 7:40 PM - > 9:45 PM
20 minutes cycling
Incline bench Press
8 x 50 kg
8 x 60 kg
8 x 60 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kg
8 x 25 kg
8 x 25 kg
Incline Leg Press
8 x 120 kg
8 x 120 kg
8 x 120 kg
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 51 kg
8 x 46 kg
8 x 51 kg
Triceps Press Down Machine
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
Modified Step Ups
8 x Each Side + 5kg Counter Plate
8 x Each Side + 5kg Counter Plate
8 x Each Side + 5kg Counter Plate
Overhand Grip EZ Bar Curl
8 x 17.5 kg
8 x 17.5 kg
8 x 17.5 kg
Misc
Ahhh, Woke up today with some stomach issues that gave me grief all day, between bed and the bathroom I tried to get my hydration and macros in, nutrition not ideal but kinda just binge snacked on random things that kinda fit overall macros when I felt I could.
Wonder if it's first timer reta GI irritation or something caught me lacking in the kitchen.
Didn't really push anything too hard in the gym just in case stomach didn't vibe.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3514 ml
Workouts
Workout 12:30 PM -> 1:30 PM
60 minutes cycling
Workout 7:40 PM - > 9:45 PM
20 minutes cycling
Incline bench Press
8 x 50 kg
8 x 60 kg
8 x 60 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kg
8 x 25 kg
8 x 25 kg
Incline Leg Press
8 x 120 kg
8 x 120 kg
8 x 120 kg
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 51 kg
8 x 46 kg
8 x 51 kg
Triceps Press Down Machine
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
Modified Step Ups
8 x Each Side + 5kg Counter Plate
8 x Each Side + 5kg Counter Plate
8 x Each Side + 5kg Counter Plate
Overhand Grip EZ Bar Curl
8 x 17.5 kg
8 x 17.5 kg
8 x 17.5 kg
If I ever figure out how to eat this much more food, will I get scolded for cycling longer or doing more to compensate.
I am still learning to not let the big scary number impact me psychologically or the best route for my goals but I have been very comfortable this year on the deficit I ran and the current macros of 200, 200, 90 hasn't technically crept into that yet so was more of a comfortable increase.
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sure lets go slow with this situation
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sounds like the stomach threw a curveball but you still managed to get some work in and keep the fluids up. could be the reta since it’s new or just something off in the food, see how it plays out over the next day or two. training wise you didn’t force it and that’s smart when digestion is off, better to get some movement in than push heavy and risk feeling worse. hydration looked solid and you still checked off some decent lifts, so the day wasn’t wasted. keep food simple and clean until your gut settles, then get right back on track. @2G2B
Absolutely. It's slow but steady progress we want
Patience is key give it time
Workout was still strong though brother!
I understand this brother ive been there, slow steady increases is best
@2G2B great work as usual man. this is a high quality training session. this is how you get conditioned fast
Day 10
Misc
Still nursing a little bit of nerve sensation down the leg so didn't want to go too crazy on back day but got some stimulus in.
Food pics will be attached at bottom but not embedded for the gang.
Apparently sharp knives don't exist in this house so it looks like I cut the meat with a fork but we tried.
Think I'll work on indexing the machines I don't know how to refer to and things like dead bug variations so people have a better idea of what I mean than "funky bicep machine" or "dead bug variant 3"
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3838 ml
Workouts
Workout 10:00 AM -> 11:00 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:45 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Chest Press Machine
8 x 33 kgs
8 x 33 kgs
8 x 33 kgs
Shoulder Press Machine
8 x 43 kgs
8 x 48 kgs
8 x 48 kgs
Seated Dip Machine
8 x 70 kg
8 x 80 kg
8 x 80 kg
Funky Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 40 kg
8 x 45 kg
8 x 45 kg
High Low Cable Row
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
Lat Pull Down
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
Standing Inverse Zottman Curl
1 x 20 kgs (eyes bigger than my arms)
7 x 15 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
Misc
Still nursing a little bit of nerve sensation down the leg so didn't want to go too crazy on back day but got some stimulus in.
Food pics will be attached at bottom but not embedded for the gang.
Apparently sharp knives don't exist in this house so it looks like I cut the meat with a fork but we tried.
Think I'll work on indexing the machines I don't know how to refer to and things like dead bug variations so people have a better idea of what I mean than "funky bicep machine" or "dead bug variant 3"
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3838 ml
Workouts
Workout 10:00 AM -> 11:00 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:45 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Chest Press Machine
8 x 33 kgs
8 x 33 kgs
8 x 33 kgs
Shoulder Press Machine
8 x 43 kgs
8 x 48 kgs
8 x 48 kgs
Seated Dip Machine
8 x 70 kg
8 x 80 kg
8 x 80 kg
Funky Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 40 kg
8 x 45 kg
8 x 45 kg
High Low Cable Row
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
Lat Pull Down
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
Standing Inverse Zottman Curl
1 x 20 kgs (eyes bigger than my arms)
7 x 15 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
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bro this the way to hit the legs like a real man. i like it. why you switch to upper though? finish with legs @2G2B
Everybody is going to be different. @2G2B Some people react well, and some people won't. It's all about finding what works for you.
@2G2B bros overhand grip EZ bar curl my favorite. bicep curl machine is fun. keep up the push
this is a very nice training split. 3 sets are looking outstanding. overhand grip EZ bar curl @2G2B
@2G2B bicep curl machine is very good. i like the different weights are you doing. it looks good
Stomach issues are the worst man hopefully u feel better soon
Diet is lookin good Bru
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Smart call keeping back day controlled with that nerve sensation still lingering, better to get the stimulus without making it worse. Machines and cables gave you steady volume, dips at 80kg stood out as the big mover. Once you sort out names for the “funky” ones
it’ll make the log even cleaner for tracking, good structure already though. @2G2B Impressive FOOD PICS! very clean.
Workout was still strong though brother!
I understand this brother ive been there, slow steady increases is best
Smart call keeping back day controlled with that nerve sensation still lingering, better to get the stimulus without making it worse. Machines and cables gave you steady volume, dips at 80kg stood out as the big mover. Once you sort out names for the “funky” ones
As always the support and love around here is hugely appreciated, I feel as though I come across a little stale with my wording some times due to stress but I can't convey enough how much the backing helps and gets me through some low motivation sessions knowing I'll be logging them later and wanting to pull up and show I'm taking it serious with everyone backing us here.
The random insert after the legs is still a relic of dropping from 4 sets to 3 as I try to rehash my schedule to try fill the time.
I need to get my head around the filler exercises I want to insert that day that aren't usually planned before I head in and arrange it a little better than that.
Got some things in mind for this but need to talk to my EP this week and find out if I have enough safe variants of the 3 major movers I cycle (core, back legs) to add 1 more to each and then change up forearms/grip/random for the final thing but earlier in my night.
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I think in time you will get to the next level lets go slow
Day 11
Misc
Still nursing my back and stomach apparently. Getting back to baseline slowly and steadily.
Had to drop something today due to not dressing appropriately for that specific movement and don't wanna cop a charge just for working out.
Interesting how my body seems to be adjusting to the cycling, going to have to increase level soon to maintain intensity.
Play the impossible game of spot how I fit in my carbs today
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 4120 ml
Workouts
Workout 8:00 AM -> 9:00 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:30 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Inclined Dumbbell Chest Press
12 x 22.5 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Reverse Grip Ez-Bar Curl
8 x 20 kg
8 x 20 kg
8 x 20 kg
Dumbbell Preacher Curl
8 x 15 kg
8 x 15 kg
8 x 15 kg
Triceps Pushdown Machine
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
Cable Pallof Press
8 x 10 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
Included some dead hangs for grip and not worth logging but went to do dead bug before quickly realizing everything would be on show and packed it in.
Misc
Still nursing my back and stomach apparently. Getting back to baseline slowly and steadily.
Had to drop something today due to not dressing appropriately for that specific movement and don't wanna cop a charge just for working out.
Interesting how my body seems to be adjusting to the cycling, going to have to increase level soon to maintain intensity.
Play the impossible game of spot how I fit in my carbs today
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 4120 ml
Workouts
Workout 8:00 AM -> 9:00 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:30 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Inclined Dumbbell Chest Press
12 x 22.5 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Reverse Grip Ez-Bar Curl
8 x 20 kg
8 x 20 kg
8 x 20 kg
Dumbbell Preacher Curl
8 x 15 kg
8 x 15 kg
8 x 15 kg
Triceps Pushdown Machine
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
Cable Pallof Press
8 x 10 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
Included some dead hangs for grip and not worth logging but went to do dead bug before quickly realizing everything would be on show and packed it in.
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Double cycling plus that press and arm work is a big day, nice to see you keeping intensity while still protecting the back and stomach. Pressing looked solid, moving 30s on incline and 25s overhead for straight 8s is clean consistency. Arms got hammered too with preacher curls and pushdowns, and mixing in pof press keeps the core active without stressing your back. Hydration over 4 liters is perfect for a workload like this, and slipping carbs in around those sessions explains how you kept the energy up. I would like to see the protein up!Day 11
Misc
Still nursing my back and stomach apparently. Getting back to baseline slowly and steadily.
Had to drop something today due to not dressing appropriately for that specific movement and don't wanna cop a charge just for working out.
Interesting how my body seems to be adjusting to the cycling, going to have to increase level soon to maintain intensity.
Play the impossible game of spot how I fit in my carbs today
Diet
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Daily Totals:
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Hydration Estimate: 4120 ml
Workouts
Workout 8:00 AM -> 9:00 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:30 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Inclined Dumbbell Chest Press
12 x 22.5 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Reverse Grip Ez-Bar Curl
8 x 20 kg
8 x 20 kg
8 x 20 kg
Dumbbell Preacher Curl
8 x 15 kg
8 x 15 kg
8 x 15 kg
Triceps Pushdown Machine
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
8 x 51 kg
Cable Pallof Press
8 x 10 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
8 x 12.5 kg
Included some dead hangs for grip and not worth logging but went to do dead bug before quickly realizing everything would be on show and packed it in.
@2G2B hoping that stomach is all good!
Day 12
Misc
Session with trainer really threw what I had planned for the night so workout is kinda random.
Found out I'll be swapping trainers in two weeks so trying not to be bummed about that.
Stomach and leg still on the mend sadly but not impacting me much.
I don't know what they're putting in apples these days or if something is giving me a craving but I have to fight demons to not just eat apples all day at the moment.
Spent some time today browsing the source market/historical logs and looking up what stuff does, in my position a lot of the conclusions are "this is for someone who has already seriously cut and needs a little more pep to push a plateau" but still interesting reads.
I found the Semax x Selank combination interesting though as someone who was clinically diagnosed in the past with severe anxiety and severe depressive disorder as a combo that'd just give a little pep to everything but seems like something to research more for now.
Was also interested in how a BPC/GLOW/KLOW stack would work with my injury, was good to read some specific observations regarding BPC and nerve injuries instead of something for general healing that might do something. Again something to just enjoy researching for now.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3448 ml
Workouts
Workout 7:30 AM -> 8:30 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Session With Exercise Physiologist
30 minute super set of hyght flys and step ups
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:30 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Hyght Dumbbell Fly
8 x 12.5 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
Seated Dips
8 x 80 kg
8 x 80 kg
12 x 80 kg
Dead Hang Knee Raises
8 x Body Weight
8 x Body Weight
10 x Body Weight
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 52 kg
10 x 52 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Angled Leg Press
8 x 90 kg
8 x 90 kg
8 x 90 kg
Misc
Session with trainer really threw what I had planned for the night so workout is kinda random.
Found out I'll be swapping trainers in two weeks so trying not to be bummed about that.
Stomach and leg still on the mend sadly but not impacting me much.
I don't know what they're putting in apples these days or if something is giving me a craving but I have to fight demons to not just eat apples all day at the moment.
Spent some time today browsing the source market/historical logs and looking up what stuff does, in my position a lot of the conclusions are "this is for someone who has already seriously cut and needs a little more pep to push a plateau" but still interesting reads.
I found the Semax x Selank combination interesting though as someone who was clinically diagnosed in the past with severe anxiety and severe depressive disorder as a combo that'd just give a little pep to everything but seems like something to research more for now.
Was also interested in how a BPC/GLOW/KLOW stack would work with my injury, was good to read some specific observations regarding BPC and nerve injuries instead of something for general healing that might do something. Again something to just enjoy researching for now.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3448 ml
Workouts
Workout 7:30 AM -> 8:30 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Session With Exercise Physiologist
30 minute super set of hyght flys and step ups
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:30 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Hyght Dumbbell Fly
8 x 12.5 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
Seated Dips
8 x 80 kg
8 x 80 kg
12 x 80 kg
Dead Hang Knee Raises
8 x Body Weight
8 x Body Weight
10 x Body Weight
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 52 kg
10 x 52 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Angled Leg Press
8 x 90 kg
8 x 90 kg
8 x 90 kg
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@2G2B looks like you’re putting a lot of quality work in great job with the training. I will say the stomach issues has to be coming from the reta.
I hate having stomach issues
@2G2B Great numbers bro......Day 12
Misc
Session with trainer really threw what I had planned for the night so workout is kinda random.
Found out I'll be swapping trainers in two weeks so trying not to be bummed about that.
Stomach and leg still on the mend sadly but not impacting me much.
I don't know what they're putting in apples these days or if something is giving me a craving but I have to fight demons to not just eat apples all day at the moment.
Spent some time today browsing the source market/historical logs and looking up what stuff does, in my position a lot of the conclusions are "this is for someone who has already seriously cut and needs a little more pep to push a plateau" but still interesting reads.
I found the Semax x Selank combination interesting though as someone who was clinically diagnosed in the past with severe anxiety and severe depressive disorder as a combo that'd just give a little pep to everything but seems like something to research more for now.
Was also interested in how a BPC/GLOW/KLOW stack would work with my injury, was good to read some specific observations regarding BPC and nerve injuries instead of something for general healing that might do something. Again something to just enjoy researching for now.
Diet
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Daily Totals:
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Hydration Estimate: 3448 ml
Workouts
Workout 7:30 AM -> 8:30 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Session With Exercise Physiologist
30 minute super set of hyght flys and step ups
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:30 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Hyght Dumbbell Fly
8 x 12.5 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
8 x 12.5 kgs
Seated Dips
8 x 80 kg
8 x 80 kg
12 x 80 kg
Dead Hang Knee Raises
8 x Body Weight
8 x Body Weight
10 x Body Weight
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 52 kg
10 x 52 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Angled Leg Press
8 x 90 kg
8 x 90 kg
8 x 90 kg
Just gotta hold out until it passes
Been through way worse with the injury so we got this.
Hey bro - sorry I didn't reply to you the other day, I got mixed up and replied to someone else instead =/
Nice bro! I think we're on the same kind of journey at the moment
Have you seen the ebooks the forum publishes? They're succinct and high quality and I think some of the stuff you've been researching is covered well in them. If you click on each one it's got a full description then you stick in your email and it will send you a direct pdf link. They're here:
https://irongorillas.com/
Also bro if you click on the menu at the left and scroll down to Articles there's a TON of relevant stuff. I'm picking you'll find it a goldmine like I did, been making my way through it this past week
I thought you might be interested in these older podcast episodes too. I'm interested in the topic but very uneducated haha. I fractured L2 in a bike crash and couldn't walk for six weeks and it's in the back of my mind. Similar to what you said in your early post I threw it out again after healing
And this one about training & injuries
From your last five or so training entries it looks like you're pulling it all together pretty nicely bro! I'm still all over the place with training but I'm learning a lot.
Is the 60 min cycling outside on a real bike? I'm going to try restart 6:15 bike group classes this week. I started the day before I started retatrutide and that kinda wiped it off my schedule haha. I believe you're onto something with the cycling bro and I want in, I'm gonna go around to my ex girlfriends house and collect my ten speed one of these days
Hope you're doing good bro
Is this related to the meds?
Nice bro! I think we're on the same kind of journey at the moment
Have you seen the ebooks the forum publishes? They're succinct and high quality and I think some of the stuff you've been researching is covered well in them. If you click on each one it's got a full description then you stick in your email and it will send you a direct pdf link. They're here:
https://irongorillas.com/
Also bro if you click on the menu at the left and scroll down to Articles there's a TON of relevant stuff. I'm picking you'll find it a goldmine like I did, been making my way through it this past week
I thought you might be interested in these older podcast episodes too. I'm interested in the topic but very uneducated haha. I fractured L2 in a bike crash and couldn't walk for six weeks and it's in the back of my mind. Similar to what you said in your early post I threw it out again after healing
And this one about training & injuries
From your last five or so training entries it looks like you're pulling it all together pretty nicely bro! I'm still all over the place with training but I'm learning a lot.
Is the 60 min cycling outside on a real bike? I'm going to try restart 6:15 bike group classes this week. I started the day before I started retatrutide and that kinda wiped it off my schedule haha. I believe you're onto something with the cycling bro and I want in, I'm gonna go around to my ex girlfriends house and collect my ten speed one of these days
Hope you're doing good bro
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Day 13
Misc
I really need to take notes of the thoughts I want to share or questions I have earlier in the day instead of hoping i'll remember them...
Caught up with some friends for lunch but tried to keep it locked in ish.
Noticed the hunger creeping back in yesterday and today but expected still and will ride out the first 4 weeks at the same dose to let my body adjust.
Stomach still iffy, thankfully no nausea.
Nerve pain is down to a dull tickle, excited to start next week potentially back at baseline freshness.
Session was low energy tonight, think I let myself dwell a little long on losing the trainer I've worked with through all my rehab so far.
Treated myself to some time in the massage chairs at the end to decompress, was a lot better than I expected, didn't think they had so much grunt to move and squeeze me around like I'm nothing to them.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3563 ml
Workouts
Workout 11:00 AM -> 12:00 PM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:45 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Dumbbell Chest Press
8 x 30 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 50 kg
8 x 50 kg
Tricep Pushdown Machine
8 x 52 kg
8 x 52 kg
8 x 52 kg
Lat Pulldown
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
High Low Cable Row
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
Seated Machine Row
8 x 28.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 28.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 28.5 kg x Each Side
Misc
I really need to take notes of the thoughts I want to share or questions I have earlier in the day instead of hoping i'll remember them...
Caught up with some friends for lunch but tried to keep it locked in ish.
Noticed the hunger creeping back in yesterday and today but expected still and will ride out the first 4 weeks at the same dose to let my body adjust.
Stomach still iffy, thankfully no nausea.
Nerve pain is down to a dull tickle, excited to start next week potentially back at baseline freshness.
Session was low energy tonight, think I let myself dwell a little long on losing the trainer I've worked with through all my rehab so far.
Treated myself to some time in the massage chairs at the end to decompress, was a lot better than I expected, didn't think they had so much grunt to move and squeeze me around like I'm nothing to them.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3563 ml
Workouts
Workout 11:00 AM -> 12:00 PM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:45 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Dumbbell Chest Press
8 x 30 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
8 x 30 kgs
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 45 kg
8 x 50 kg
8 x 50 kg
Tricep Pushdown Machine
8 x 52 kg
8 x 52 kg
8 x 52 kg
Lat Pulldown
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
High Low Cable Row
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kg x Each Side
Seated Machine Row
8 x 28.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 28.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 28.5 kg x Each Side
Hey it's no worries, we are all locked in on our own stuff
I have to assume so, it only started after my first shot and had gut cramps all the first night, and hasn't seemed to get better or worse over the course of the week so nothing else seems to be causing it. guess i'm just unlucky on this front.
I'll give these a sus, Been enjoying listening to the odd episode during my cycles to keep my brain occupied, if I just stare at the clock they're hell.
Just indoor cycling, I don't think I'd survive 60 minutes in the wild, I'm a little precious.
I remember the class log, hopefully you can get back into them they sounded like a better environment than me just staring at the ground blasting music hoping it ends soon.
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Hunger coming back is normal once your body starts fighting the deficit, holding the same dose for 4 weeks is the right move to adjust. Solid pulling and pressing work, 30kg dumbbells for chest and 25kg for shoulders is strong volume, and rows plus pulldowns kept the back engaged. Low energy happens when you’re pushing through changes like this, but finishing with a long session and even hitting the massage chair shows you’re still staying locked in.
How much retatrutide are you on now?
i love the weight training. it is looking good if you ask me. keep up the grind @2G2B
Wrapping up week 1 of 4 on 1mg, think tonight is pin nightHunger coming back is normal once your body starts fighting the deficit, holding the same dose for 4 weeks is the right move to adjust. Solid pulling and pressing work, 30kg dumbbells for chest and 25kg for shoulders is strong volume, and rows plus pulldowns kept the back engaged. Low energy happens when you’re pushing through changes like this, but finishing with a long session and even hitting the massage chair shows you’re still staying locked in.
How much retatrutide are you on now?
@2G2B sorry to hear about the stomach issues. get some activated charcoal. the stuff will help an upset stomach
bro i give you much love and credit. @2G2B the seated machine row outstanding. keep up the grind boss
@2G2B i would avoid the fast food. KFC isn't a good place to get food. make ur own burgers
this is a solid training session. the high-low cable rows are tremendous. i love the bicep curl machine as well @2G2B
bros nice job on the weights. @2G2B you got a lot of good exercises. i proud of you
The love as always is tremendously appreciated
Due to time-zones you all usually start becoming active whilst I'm doing my nightly gym session and it's just fun to get all the motivational popups on my phone whilst I'm in there working out.
KFC was infact a blunder, one of those things where a craving snuck in and got the better of me but hoping to see less and less of it as time goes on. Never appealing, never enjoyable, always feel dogshit after but something about it just gets me. Hoping as I keep on the reta those little voices will keep being muted.
Day 14
Misc
Week 1 of Reta down, just pinned my second mg, way less stress regarding the needle and handling tonight, did some more reading and realized my initial location wasn't ideal due to stretch marks so rotated it around a little see if it plays nicer.
Started off the gym pushing my weight up a touch on my incline bench so that set a great tone for the rest of the session, 65 was meant to be the step up from 60 but was moving too good so pushed it again.
Massage chair came in clutch again, going to spend a few days trying to figure out what all the selections actually do because they're vague as and see if I have a preference.
Diet today was a little more processed than I'd have liked but fumbled my meals today and just had time to grab some stuff from the shop.
Should be back on it with groceries tomorrow.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3442 ml
Workouts
Workout 10:00 AM -> 11:00 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:45 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Inclined Barbell Bench Press
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
8 x 70 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Seated Dip Machine
8 x 80 kg
8 x 80 kg
10 x 80 kg
Dumbbell Preacher Curl
8 x 16 kgs
8 x 16 kgs
8 x 16 kgs
Dead Hang Knee Raises
8 x Body Weight
8 x Body Weight
8 x Body Weight
Cable Pallof Press
8 x 12.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 12.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 12.5 kg x Each Side
Dead Bug Variant 3
8 x Each Side x 5 kg Raised
8 x Each Side x 5 kg Raised
8 x Each Side x 5 kg Raised
Misc
Week 1 of Reta down, just pinned my second mg, way less stress regarding the needle and handling tonight, did some more reading and realized my initial location wasn't ideal due to stretch marks so rotated it around a little see if it plays nicer.
Started off the gym pushing my weight up a touch on my incline bench so that set a great tone for the rest of the session, 65 was meant to be the step up from 60 but was moving too good so pushed it again.
Massage chair came in clutch again, going to spend a few days trying to figure out what all the selections actually do because they're vague as and see if I have a preference.
Diet today was a little more processed than I'd have liked but fumbled my meals today and just had time to grab some stuff from the shop.
Should be back on it with groceries tomorrow.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3442 ml
Workouts
Workout 10:00 AM -> 11:00 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:45 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Inclined Barbell Bench Press
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
8 x 70 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Seated Dip Machine
8 x 80 kg
8 x 80 kg
10 x 80 kg
Dumbbell Preacher Curl
8 x 16 kgs
8 x 16 kgs
8 x 16 kgs
Dead Hang Knee Raises
8 x Body Weight
8 x Body Weight
8 x Body Weight
Cable Pallof Press
8 x 12.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 12.5 kg x Each Side
8 x 12.5 kg x Each Side
Dead Bug Variant 3
8 x Each Side x 5 kg Raised
8 x Each Side x 5 kg Raised
8 x Each Side x 5 kg Raised
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Nice work pushing incline up to 70 kg, moving past 65 that smooth shows strength is coming on fast even while adjusting to the retatrutide routine. Shoulder press and dips looked steady too, weights are in a good range to build without beating the joints up. Massage chair is a solid recovery tool, the more you use it the easier it’ll be to manage the extra volume. Diet being off one day isn’t a big deal, just get the groceries back in line tomorrow and you’ll keep the progress rolling.
@2G2B Solid workout right here! Log is on point!
yes you feel like crap after. it is greasy and nasty for your bodyThe love as always is tremendously appreciated
Due to time-zones you all usually start becoming active whilst I'm doing my nightly gym session and it's just fun to get all the motivational popups on my phone whilst I'm in there working out.
KFC was infact a blunder, one of those things where a craving snuck in and got the better of me but hoping to see less and less of it as time goes on. Never appealing, never enjoyable, always feel dogshit after but something about it just gets me. Hoping as I keep on the reta those little voices will keep being muted.
Puting in the work brother for sure!!
Are you micro dosing or 1 pin a week?
Still being a baby about needles so just pin 1mg every Sunday night.
Unsure if I'm reading it too early but feels so far this morning like it's settled again but we'll see.
Dont worry brother i understand, took me some getting used too at the start. Splittle the dose definitely will help with the side though when your comfortable with pinning
I feel inclined to change my pin day to EOD Friday so at least if I'm impacted, until my body hopefully adjusts to this compound
, I only wipe out my own weekend and don't impact my week
Champion mentality right there!I feel inclined to change my pin day to EOD Friday so at least if I'm impacted, until my body hopefully adjusts to this compound
Day 15
Misc
Well, this was an experience.
Stomach/guts are very reactive to reta still it seems, very thankful I didn't start on 2mg and went with 1mg to see how I go on it.
From wake up onward stomach was uneasy but stable, some point during my workout it just went "nah" and I had to rush home and stay in the bathroom for like 5 hours battling.
The suppression this week also feels elevated to what I experienced from my first dose, I'm not sure I'd call it suppression more-so an aversion, Just a very strong sensation of being full as if I've eaten despite not eating.
If I manage to get food in front of me and start eating there is usually no negatives to this just getting to that point is a new battle now.
Due to the stomach upset I really didn't get much nailed down diet wise, at some point my main goal just became staying hydrated as much as I could.
As said in another comment likely to move pinning to EOD Friday Instead of Sunday so I have my weekend to feel it out going forward.
Diet
Almost not worth posting but why not.
Daily Totals:
No hydration estimate as I stopped recording water intake at some point and just endured, also can't seem to unbolden my text anymore?
Workouts
Workout 10:30 AM -> 11:30 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:15 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Flat Bench Press
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
8 x 70 kg
Reverse Grip EZ-Bar Curl
8 x 20kg
8 x 20kg
8 x 20kg
Triceps Push Down Machine
8 x 52 kg
8 x 52 kg
8 x 52 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Inclined Leg Press
8 x 90kg
8 x 90kg
8 x 90kg
Misc
Well, this was an experience.
Stomach/guts are very reactive to reta still it seems, very thankful I didn't start on 2mg and went with 1mg to see how I go on it.
From wake up onward stomach was uneasy but stable, some point during my workout it just went "nah" and I had to rush home and stay in the bathroom for like 5 hours battling.
The suppression this week also feels elevated to what I experienced from my first dose, I'm not sure I'd call it suppression more-so an aversion, Just a very strong sensation of being full as if I've eaten despite not eating.
If I manage to get food in front of me and start eating there is usually no negatives to this just getting to that point is a new battle now.
Due to the stomach upset I really didn't get much nailed down diet wise, at some point my main goal just became staying hydrated as much as I could.
As said in another comment likely to move pinning to EOD Friday Instead of Sunday so I have my weekend to feel it out going forward.
Diet
Almost not worth posting but why not.
Daily Totals:
No hydration estimate as I stopped recording water intake at some point and just endured, also can't seem to unbolden my text anymore?
Workouts
Workout 10:30 AM -> 11:30 AM
60 Minutes Cycling
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:15 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Flat Bench Press
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg
8 x 70 kg
Reverse Grip EZ-Bar Curl
8 x 20kg
8 x 20kg
8 x 20kg
Triceps Push Down Machine
8 x 52 kg
8 x 52 kg
8 x 52 kg
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
8 x 25 kgs
Inclined Leg Press
8 x 90kg
8 x 90kg
8 x 90kg
Day 16
Misc
Multi Post Kinda Day.
Stomach was better today, almost suspiciously so, there was a great sense of unease about when I did feel I had to go to the bathroom so was very
careful regarding this.
Had to bail from the gym early again because I felt my stomach churn and went to use the bathroom there but we seem to have an infestation of 20 something young lads vaping and didn't want to risk dropping my guts in front of half the gyms population.
Thankfully or not I can't tell, it was nothing so I'm a little upset I left early but still moved some weight for the evening.
Happy with my new preacher weight and high low row weights.
Did not risk my morning cycle today with gut unease, just wanted to feel the day out first.
Diet
Daily Totals:
No accurate hydration either, spend most of the day gardening and carrying my bottle around but forgot to log whenever I refilled it.
Workouts
Workout 7:40 pm -> 9:20 PM
20 Minute Cycle
Inclined Dumbbell Chest Press
8 x 30 kgs
10 x 30 kgs
10 x 30 kgs (Unsure if failure but was losing stability of holding weights up safely)
Hammer Shoulder Press Machine
8 x 60 kg
10 x 70 kg
11 x 75 kg (failure)
Dumbbell Preacher Curls
8 x 17.5 kgs x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kgs x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kgs x Each Side(failure)
Seated Dip Machine
8 x 80 kg
10 x 80 kg
11 x 80 kg (failure)
High Low Cable Row
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
*bailed due to stomach*
Misc
Multi Post Kinda Day.
Stomach was better today, almost suspiciously so, there was a great sense of unease about when I did feel I had to go to the bathroom so was very
careful regarding this.
Had to bail from the gym early again because I felt my stomach churn and went to use the bathroom there but we seem to have an infestation of 20 something young lads vaping and didn't want to risk dropping my guts in front of half the gyms population.
Thankfully or not I can't tell, it was nothing so I'm a little upset I left early but still moved some weight for the evening.
Happy with my new preacher weight and high low row weights.
Did not risk my morning cycle today with gut unease, just wanted to feel the day out first.
Diet
Daily Totals:
No accurate hydration either, spend most of the day gardening and carrying my bottle around but forgot to log whenever I refilled it.
Workouts
Workout 7:40 pm -> 9:20 PM
20 Minute Cycle
Inclined Dumbbell Chest Press
8 x 30 kgs
10 x 30 kgs
10 x 30 kgs (Unsure if failure but was losing stability of holding weights up safely)
Hammer Shoulder Press Machine
8 x 60 kg
10 x 70 kg
11 x 75 kg (failure)
Dumbbell Preacher Curls
8 x 17.5 kgs x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kgs x Each Side
8 x 17.5 kgs x Each Side(failure)
Seated Dip Machine
8 x 80 kg
10 x 80 kg
11 x 80 kg (failure)
High Low Cable Row
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
*bailed due to stomach*
@2G2B awesome volume on your training that’s really where I like to see glad to see that the nerve pain is so subsiding also
Super solid explanation just all part of the process.Hunger coming back is normal once your body starts fighting the deficit, holding the same dose for 4 weeks is the right move to adjust. Solid pulling and pressing work, 30kg dumbbells for chest and 25kg for shoulders is strong volume, and rows plus pulldowns kept the back engaged. Low energy happens when you’re pushing through changes like this, but finishing with a long session and even hitting the massage chair shows you’re still staying locked in.
How much retatrutide are you on now?
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Day 17
Misc
Stomach seems to be settling for the week which is nice, trying to spend time focusing on the signals my body is giving me now and figure out what they mean.
I feel like I understand why people go for constant small snacks over large meals on reta.
Whilst I might not get hungry there is strong discomfort when my stomach has been empty for too long.
Diet today is leaving things to be desired but still adjusting to the whirlwind that is coming onto my first ever GLP1.
Hoping to re-integrate the morning cycle before the week is up.
Short workout today but for good reason.
Finally have an in person job interview first thing in the morning so didn't want to overdo it so I'd be fresh and ready for anything they threw at me.
Very excited but trying to not put all my eggs in one basket in-case I don't get it.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3094 ml
Workouts
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:00 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Cable Pallof Press
8 x 12.5kg x Both Sides
8 x 12.5kg x Both Sides
8 x 12.5kg x Both Sides
Lat Pulldown
8 x 67.5 kg
8 x 67.5 kg (low rir)
11 x 67.5 kg (failure)
Incline Barbell Bench Press
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg (struggle town)
6 x 70 kg
2 x 70 kg (lil bit of myo repping til failure)
Rear Delt Fly Machine (new to me)
8 x 40 kg
8 x 40 kg (sore)
8 x 40 kg (failure)
Misc
Stomach seems to be settling for the week which is nice, trying to spend time focusing on the signals my body is giving me now and figure out what they mean.
I feel like I understand why people go for constant small snacks over large meals on reta.
Whilst I might not get hungry there is strong discomfort when my stomach has been empty for too long.
Diet today is leaving things to be desired but still adjusting to the whirlwind that is coming onto my first ever GLP1.
Hoping to re-integrate the morning cycle before the week is up.
Short workout today but for good reason.
Finally have an in person job interview first thing in the morning so didn't want to overdo it so I'd be fresh and ready for anything they threw at me.
Very excited but trying to not put all my eggs in one basket in-case I don't get it.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 3094 ml
Workouts
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:00 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Cable Pallof Press
8 x 12.5kg x Both Sides
8 x 12.5kg x Both Sides
8 x 12.5kg x Both Sides
Lat Pulldown
8 x 67.5 kg
8 x 67.5 kg (low rir)
11 x 67.5 kg (failure)
Incline Barbell Bench Press
8 x 65 kg
8 x 65 kg (struggle town)
6 x 70 kg
2 x 70 kg (lil bit of myo repping til failure)
Rear Delt Fly Machine (new to me)
8 x 40 kg
8 x 40 kg (sore)
8 x 40 kg (failure)
@2G2B Good numbers man........
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Stomach stuff is part of the ride early on with retatrutide, small snacks spread out usually make it way smoother than forcing big meals. Training looks solid even if you cut it short, bench still got pushed to failure and pulldown numbers are strong. Good move saving some gas for the interview, that’s bigger than one more set in the gym, now just dial food and water so you feel sharp walking in.
Day 18
Misc
I was wrong, my stomach has not settled, but I am holding out for better days.
Getting better at remembering to sneak food down just keeps interrupting my workouts with bathroom trips to the point I just crack it and go home which is really disappointing me.
Just gotta keep remembering that its temporary and going to be better in the long term once I'm over this hurdle.
Considering breaking my main workout into two separate hourly increments just so I can get the volume in but not spend too long away from home.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 2709 ml
Workouts
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:00 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Inclined Dumbbell Chest Press
8 x 30 kgs
9 x 30 kgs
9 x 30 kgs
Shoulder Press Machine
8 x 31.5 kgs
10 x 41.5 kgs
10 x 41.5 kgs
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 50 kg
3 x 50 kg
5 x 45 kg
9 x 45 kg
High Low Cable Row
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
Misc
I was wrong, my stomach has not settled, but I am holding out for better days.
Getting better at remembering to sneak food down just keeps interrupting my workouts with bathroom trips to the point I just crack it and go home which is really disappointing me.
Just gotta keep remembering that its temporary and going to be better in the long term once I'm over this hurdle.
Considering breaking my main workout into two separate hourly increments just so I can get the volume in but not spend too long away from home.
Diet
Daily Totals:
Hydration Estimate: 2709 ml
Workouts
Workout 7:40 PM -> 9:00 PM
20 Minutes Cycling
Inclined Dumbbell Chest Press
8 x 30 kgs
9 x 30 kgs
9 x 30 kgs
Shoulder Press Machine
8 x 31.5 kgs
10 x 41.5 kgs
10 x 41.5 kgs
Bicep Curl Machine
8 x 50 kg
3 x 50 kg
5 x 45 kg
9 x 45 kg
High Low Cable Row
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
8 x 20 kg x Each Side
Great workout Bru
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Splitting sessions might actually help right now, less time away from home and still getting all the work in without the bathroom breaks cutting it short. Pressing strength looks solid, moving 30kg dbs for reps while not feeling great shows you’re still pushing. That warm feeling and extra sweat is pretty common on retatrutide, most guys notice body temp runs higher, so nothing to stress there. Stick it out, stomach usually eases up after a bit and you’ll get into a groove.
Any harm in dropping to .5 to see if the sides ease up or just easier to ride it out at 1 since i'm still so new to GLP agonists?Splitting sessions might actually help right now, less time away from home and still getting all the work in without the bathroom breaks cutting it short. Pressing strength looks solid, moving 30kg dbs for reps while not feeling great shows you’re still pushing. That warm feeling and extra sweat is pretty common on retatrutide, most guys notice body temp runs higher, so nothing to stress there. Stick it out, stomach usually eases up after a bit and you’ll get into a groove.
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I would drop and see how you feel
A nausea symptom
Dont be afraid to drop dose it it is causing you this much grief brother. Can always build back up as your body adjusts.
man you sure your reta is legit? that doesn't sound right. OR you might be getting a reaction to the solution @2G2B
I don't mean running a fever hot, just been noticeably stickier.
But in the defence of the reta I also haven't been paying attention to the weather here and we are transitioning into warmer seasons.
I trust the source of the reta more than I trust my own observational skills.
I should have worked it in as more of a general observation than "oh shit I think the reta is causing" since it makes it sound more serious than I meant it to in terms of severity
You got the reta from @Wolfenstein yeah? He is proper rock solid. How did you go when you were reconstituting it? How much water did you use?
Ye the goat
I used 1ml bac/10mg vial reta.
Been subq pinning .1ml on my syringes into belly fat Sunday eod.
Yeah perfect bro just thought id ask in case accidentally overdosing was causing your issues. But thats right on the moneyYe the goat
I used 1ml bac/10mg vial reta.
Been subq pinning .1ml on my syringes into belly fat Sunday eod.
Knowing my luck im just a hyper responder to the wrong sauce
Look at the glass half full, hyper responders get more value for money haha. Might be worth dropping back to .5mg weekly and go from there broKnowing my luck im just a hyper responder to the wrong sauce
