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This week I checked in with the coach and kinda had to reset a few things moving forward.
Even though it wasn’t my best week there were still some positives. I stayed engaged kept some sort of structure in place digestion has been good recovery has been alright considering everything going on. I’ve still been getting into the gym where I can and keeping the treadmill work in before sessions like planned.
To be honest before I got the bad news with the surgery I had actually started to really dial things in. Training felt better I was pushing harder more focused… things were starting to move again. Then getting that rejection just knocked me back a bit mentally.
At the start of the week I got feedback back from the ATO about my surgery application and it got denied. The reasons were pretty frustrating tbh. One was how the hospital stay was written it said overnight stay seven days and they questioned if it was overnight or seven days. I explained it means staying overnight for seven days but they wouldn’t accept that and wanted it written just as seven days full stop.
Second issue was with the anaesthetist quote. Instead of listing what he’s actually doing on the day he wrote the surgery itself so they knocked it back for that as well. I asked if I could just send updated quotes through but nope they said it has to be fully rejected and I have to reapply again from scratch. That one honestly pissed me off a bit and I’d be lying if I said it didn’t affect me.
I can feel it in my training as well. Last couple of sessions my strength just hasn’t been where it was last week. Not a massive drop but enough to notice just feel a bit flat overall. So yeah main focus now is just trying to turn a flat week into some sort of momentum again.
Main things I need to tighten up are diet compliance and just being consistent across the whole week. That’s gonna be the main driver right now. Sleep is another big one I can feel straight away when that’s off everything else drops with it.
Hydration too need to stay on top of that and still working on that stubborn fat around lower stomach and lower back.
Moving into the next 7 days there’s a few changes.
Food has been pulled back slightly. Carbs down a bit white rice now at 150g cooked across the board. Meal 4 sandwich is gone and swapped for either a protein bar or shake with almond milk or water. Meal 5 rice also down to 150g. Fruit is berries only now and cutting back on extra fats like nuts and nut butters.
Training itself stays the same just need to bring more intent into it. Treat this as a proper focused block for the next few weeks and actually make the sessions count. Using pre and post workout meals properly as well to support it.
Cardio stays the same treadmill before training and just trying to keep movement up during the day when I can. Nutrition is doing most of the work here anyway.
No changes to compounds. Reta staying at 6mg and everything else stays the same. Just letting it all do its job.
Recovery wise need to sort sleep out and stay on top of water. Might throw in electrolytes where needed. Just trying to get energy back up and feel a bit more switched on again.
Main goals for the week are pretty simple
* stick to the diet properly
* get sleep better
* stay hydrated
* train with more intent
* try drop around 1kg
Overall yeah not the best week but doesn’t really change the bigger picture. Just one of those weeks where life gets in the way a bit.
Time to lock back in and get things moving again.
Weight
100kg
Visual Difference
• none this week
Current Cycle
• Testosterone E – 250mg total week @Southern Cross Labs
Peptides and Adjuncts
• Reta – 6mg per week @Prymal
• Mots-C – 1.5mg per day @Prymal
Repair Stack
• TB-500 – 1mg per day @Prymal
• BPC-157 – 1mg per day @Prymal
• KPV – 1mg per day
• GHK-CU – 3mg per day @Prymal
Pre Workout & Training Assistance
• SLU-PP-332 powder – 10mg per day @Prymal
• Liquid Glycerol – 30ml per day
• Methylene Blue – 1ml every 2 to 3 days
• L-Carnitine – 1ml pre workout (600mg)
Vitamins / Health
• Magnesium Glycinate
• Fish Oil
• Creatine
• Dihydroberine
• Electrolyte Supplement
• Force Factor Beets Powder
• Taurine
• Glutamine
HGH
• 3iu on hold until numbness fully settles
Food
Food has been fairly solid overall. Kept meals simple and structured with AM / PM plans depending on training time.
Training
Only managed 3 sessions this week. Focus now is getting back into routine next week.
Macros
Calories – 2594
Protein – 209g
Carbs – 341g
Fats – 46g
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
Even though it wasn’t my best week there were still some positives. I stayed engaged kept some sort of structure in place digestion has been good recovery has been alright considering everything going on. I’ve still been getting into the gym where I can and keeping the treadmill work in before sessions like planned.
To be honest before I got the bad news with the surgery I had actually started to really dial things in. Training felt better I was pushing harder more focused… things were starting to move again. Then getting that rejection just knocked me back a bit mentally.
At the start of the week I got feedback back from the ATO about my surgery application and it got denied. The reasons were pretty frustrating tbh. One was how the hospital stay was written it said overnight stay seven days and they questioned if it was overnight or seven days. I explained it means staying overnight for seven days but they wouldn’t accept that and wanted it written just as seven days full stop.
Second issue was with the anaesthetist quote. Instead of listing what he’s actually doing on the day he wrote the surgery itself so they knocked it back for that as well. I asked if I could just send updated quotes through but nope they said it has to be fully rejected and I have to reapply again from scratch. That one honestly pissed me off a bit and I’d be lying if I said it didn’t affect me.
I can feel it in my training as well. Last couple of sessions my strength just hasn’t been where it was last week. Not a massive drop but enough to notice just feel a bit flat overall. So yeah main focus now is just trying to turn a flat week into some sort of momentum again.
Main things I need to tighten up are diet compliance and just being consistent across the whole week. That’s gonna be the main driver right now. Sleep is another big one I can feel straight away when that’s off everything else drops with it.
Hydration too need to stay on top of that and still working on that stubborn fat around lower stomach and lower back.
Moving into the next 7 days there’s a few changes.
Food has been pulled back slightly. Carbs down a bit white rice now at 150g cooked across the board. Meal 4 sandwich is gone and swapped for either a protein bar or shake with almond milk or water. Meal 5 rice also down to 150g. Fruit is berries only now and cutting back on extra fats like nuts and nut butters.
Training itself stays the same just need to bring more intent into it. Treat this as a proper focused block for the next few weeks and actually make the sessions count. Using pre and post workout meals properly as well to support it.
Cardio stays the same treadmill before training and just trying to keep movement up during the day when I can. Nutrition is doing most of the work here anyway.
No changes to compounds. Reta staying at 6mg and everything else stays the same. Just letting it all do its job.
Recovery wise need to sort sleep out and stay on top of water. Might throw in electrolytes where needed. Just trying to get energy back up and feel a bit more switched on again.
Main goals for the week are pretty simple
* stick to the diet properly
* get sleep better
* stay hydrated
* train with more intent
* try drop around 1kg
Overall yeah not the best week but doesn’t really change the bigger picture. Just one of those weeks where life gets in the way a bit.
Time to lock back in and get things moving again.
Weight
100kg
Visual Difference
• none this week
Current Cycle
• Testosterone E – 250mg total week @Southern Cross Labs
Peptides and Adjuncts
• Reta – 6mg per week @Prymal
• Mots-C – 1.5mg per day @Prymal
Repair Stack
• TB-500 – 1mg per day @Prymal
• BPC-157 – 1mg per day @Prymal
• KPV – 1mg per day
• GHK-CU – 3mg per day @Prymal
Pre Workout & Training Assistance
• SLU-PP-332 powder – 10mg per day @Prymal
• Liquid Glycerol – 30ml per day
• Methylene Blue – 1ml every 2 to 3 days
• L-Carnitine – 1ml pre workout (600mg)
Vitamins / Health
• Magnesium Glycinate
• Fish Oil
• Creatine
• Dihydroberine
• Electrolyte Supplement
• Force Factor Beets Powder
• Taurine
• Glutamine
HGH
• 3iu on hold until numbness fully settles
Food
Food has been fairly solid overall. Kept meals simple and structured with AM / PM plans depending on training time.
Training
Only managed 3 sessions this week. Focus now is getting back into routine next week.
Macros
Calories – 2594
Protein – 209g
Carbs – 341g
Fats – 46g
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
Great update brother. Sorry to see the surgery hit a hurdle. Hopefully you have a more balanced week coming. Great goals for the week, hopefully you nail them all.
that’s frustrating as hell. Tough week! Honestly though, you handled it really well. most would’ve checked out but you stayed consistent and kept showing up. Solid plan going forward bro
Bro, the fact you still log honestly speaks volume that you're in for the long game.
Treat this so called "setback" week as a deload and keep moving forward.
LevButlerov
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sorry about surgery issue, I hope you have it resolved soon
some weeks better than others, you just need to work it out best you can
meanwhile i would drop your bars and up the protein as you are on hgh and test @Made_Man
Holding the structure together through a coach reset week and the surgery news is the discipline that keeps the wheels on when life is throwing curveballs brother
This week was definitely more challenging than normal. One positive is that the surgery application to the ATO has now finally been completed and submitted again after all the issues with the original paperwork. At the same time the financial separation side of things has been getting held up due to my ex not being cooperative so I've had no real choice but to apply through the courts to have everything properly settled
I think everyone goes through periods where life just throws extra stress and distractions at you all at once. For me right now the biggest thing is trying to reset quicker and focus on the things that are actually within my control instead of wasting energy on the stuff I can’t change.
Training nutrition and cardio have honestly become my anchors lately. Even on the days where mentally I’m not fully there I still notice I feel better after I train or get some movement in. It helps me feel a bit more grounded and gives me some structure when everything else around me feels messy.
So moving into this week the main focus is getting back to basics and locking back into consistency.
Nutrition wise nothing has changed this week. No big adjustments no major changes. The goal right now is simply getting fully consistent again. Hitting all my meals keeping food clean and avoiding random off plan eating. Sometimes the simple stuff is what matters most.
Training also stays the same. I just need to commit to getting all sessions done and using the gym as a positive outlet instead of letting stress drain me mentally. I know once I string a few solid sessions together the momentum and mindset usually starts improving again.
Cardio stays in as well. At this point cardio isn’t just about fat loss it’s helping with stress mood routine and just getting my head clear a bit. Even small amounts of movement help when life starts getting heavy.
No changes to compounds or protocol this week either. Everything stays where it is.
Main priorities moving forward are pretty simple right now
* focus on what I can control
* get all training sessions done
* stay on track with food
* keep cardio and activity consistent
* stay connected with the boys and keep myself accountable
At the end of the day everyone goes through rough patches. The important part is how you respond to them. Right now I know the best thing I can do is double down on the habits that make me feel better instead of pulling away from them.
If I can put together a really solid consistent week I know mentally I’ll feel better physically I’ll tighten back up and confidence will start building again.
Weight
100kg
Visual Difference
• none this week
Current Cycle
• Testosterone E – 250mg total week from @Southern Cross Labs
Peptides and Adjuncts
• Reta – 6mg per week @Prymal
• Mots-C – 2mg per day @Prymal
Repair Stack
• TB-500 – 1mg per day @Prymal
• BPC-157 – 1mg per day @Prymal
• KPV – 1mg per day
• GHK-CU – 3mg per day @Prymal
Pre Workout & Training Assistance
• SLU-PP-332 powder – 10mg per day @Prymal
• Liquid Glycerol – 30ml per day
• Methylene Blue – 1ml every 2 to 3 days
• L-Carnitine – 1ml pre workout (600mg)
Vitamins / Health
• Magnesium Glycinate
• Fish Oil
• Creatine
• Dihydroberine
• Electrolyte Supplement
• Force Factor Beets Powder
• Taurine
• Glutamine
Food
Food hasn't been the best. Kept meals simple and get back on track
Macros
Calories – 2594
Protein – 209g
Carbs – 341g
Fats – 46g
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
I think everyone goes through periods where life just throws extra stress and distractions at you all at once. For me right now the biggest thing is trying to reset quicker and focus on the things that are actually within my control instead of wasting energy on the stuff I can’t change.
Training nutrition and cardio have honestly become my anchors lately. Even on the days where mentally I’m not fully there I still notice I feel better after I train or get some movement in. It helps me feel a bit more grounded and gives me some structure when everything else around me feels messy.
So moving into this week the main focus is getting back to basics and locking back into consistency.
Nutrition wise nothing has changed this week. No big adjustments no major changes. The goal right now is simply getting fully consistent again. Hitting all my meals keeping food clean and avoiding random off plan eating. Sometimes the simple stuff is what matters most.
Training also stays the same. I just need to commit to getting all sessions done and using the gym as a positive outlet instead of letting stress drain me mentally. I know once I string a few solid sessions together the momentum and mindset usually starts improving again.
Cardio stays in as well. At this point cardio isn’t just about fat loss it’s helping with stress mood routine and just getting my head clear a bit. Even small amounts of movement help when life starts getting heavy.
No changes to compounds or protocol this week either. Everything stays where it is.
Main priorities moving forward are pretty simple right now
* focus on what I can control
* get all training sessions done
* stay on track with food
* keep cardio and activity consistent
* stay connected with the boys and keep myself accountable
At the end of the day everyone goes through rough patches. The important part is how you respond to them. Right now I know the best thing I can do is double down on the habits that make me feel better instead of pulling away from them.
If I can put together a really solid consistent week I know mentally I’ll feel better physically I’ll tighten back up and confidence will start building again.
Weight
100kg
Visual Difference
• none this week
Current Cycle
• Testosterone E – 250mg total week from @Southern Cross Labs
Peptides and Adjuncts
• Reta – 6mg per week @Prymal
• Mots-C – 2mg per day @Prymal
Repair Stack
• TB-500 – 1mg per day @Prymal
• BPC-157 – 1mg per day @Prymal
• KPV – 1mg per day
• GHK-CU – 3mg per day @Prymal
Pre Workout & Training Assistance
• SLU-PP-332 powder – 10mg per day @Prymal
• Liquid Glycerol – 30ml per day
• Methylene Blue – 1ml every 2 to 3 days
• L-Carnitine – 1ml pre workout (600mg)
Vitamins / Health
• Magnesium Glycinate
• Fish Oil
• Creatine
• Dihydroberine
• Electrolyte Supplement
• Force Factor Beets Powder
• Taurine
• Glutamine
Food
Food hasn't been the best. Kept meals simple and get back on track
Macros
Calories – 2594
Protein – 209g
Carbs – 341g
Fats – 46g
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
Epic update brother. With so much going on embracing a bit of "Iron Therapy" is the perfect way to ground yourself and mentally clear a little headspace.
You are hanging in there brilliantly legend and the entire Evo Family is in your corner and here if you need us
Respect brother, life’s throwing a lot at you right now but you’re still showing up and staying focused on what you can control
and you’re right! one solid consistent week and the momentum will be building 
Keep pushing forward bro
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as long as you're focused and doing your best
you will get to your goals @Made_Man start really training and dieting as you get into the surgery period.
All the best with ATO application for surgery bro. Hope this time they pull finger out of their ass and do the right thing, not some round about shit again.
Getting the ATO surgery application back through after all those paperwork hold-ups is a heavy win that earns its place even with the court application now sitting on top brother
Ok peeps, been a little over a week since I last updated and honestly I’ve been absolutely sidelined.
I don’t know what hit me but I’ve basically been bedridden for a bit over a week. No energy no training no work and honestly I could barely even move around properly. First time i have ever felt like this.
Today is really the first day I’ve started getting mobile again and feeling somewhat normal. Definitely not 100% but alot better than I was.
Cause of that there has been zero training. Body just hasn’t had it in me at all and I knew there was no point forcing sessions when I couldn't even walk.
To make things even more frustrating I received another half rejection back from the ATO during the week regarding the surgery application. They are still having issues with the anaesthetist and hospital quotes. Apparently the issue dates weren’t included on the paperwork and only the surgery dates were listed so now they want all of that corrected as well. I guess one upside is that they did pay out the other half
So over the weekend I’ll be sorting all that out again and hopefully getting everything resubmitted properly. Once this is finally sorted everything should be on track to lock in a concrete surgery date and move forward.
Weight wise I checked in just before I got sick and I was sitting around 100kg. I weighed myself again now and I’m sitting at 97kg. I’m not getting too excited over that drop because realistically it’s from barely eating any food over a week.
Most days I’ve mainly just lived off protein shakes because I honestly couldn’t stomach food properly. Appetite has been terrible and even the thought of eating was rough at times.
Mentally it’s been frustrating because I really felt like I was starting to build momentum again before all this happened. Training was improving food was tightening up and I was finally starting to feel more switched on again. Then this sickness and more ATO dramas just knocked everything sideways again.
At the same time though I know this stuff is temporary. Right now the goal is simple. Get healthy again get food back in properly get energy back up and slowly get back into routine.
Just happy to finally be moving again.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
I don’t know what hit me but I’ve basically been bedridden for a bit over a week. No energy no training no work and honestly I could barely even move around properly. First time i have ever felt like this.
Today is really the first day I’ve started getting mobile again and feeling somewhat normal. Definitely not 100% but alot better than I was.
Cause of that there has been zero training. Body just hasn’t had it in me at all and I knew there was no point forcing sessions when I couldn't even walk.
To make things even more frustrating I received another half rejection back from the ATO during the week regarding the surgery application. They are still having issues with the anaesthetist and hospital quotes. Apparently the issue dates weren’t included on the paperwork and only the surgery dates were listed so now they want all of that corrected as well. I guess one upside is that they did pay out the other half
So over the weekend I’ll be sorting all that out again and hopefully getting everything resubmitted properly. Once this is finally sorted everything should be on track to lock in a concrete surgery date and move forward.
Weight wise I checked in just before I got sick and I was sitting around 100kg. I weighed myself again now and I’m sitting at 97kg. I’m not getting too excited over that drop because realistically it’s from barely eating any food over a week.
Most days I’ve mainly just lived off protein shakes because I honestly couldn’t stomach food properly. Appetite has been terrible and even the thought of eating was rough at times.
Mentally it’s been frustrating because I really felt like I was starting to build momentum again before all this happened. Training was improving food was tightening up and I was finally starting to feel more switched on again. Then this sickness and more ATO dramas just knocked everything sideways again.
At the same time though I know this stuff is temporary. Right now the goal is simple. Get healthy again get food back in properly get energy back up and slowly get back into routine.
Just happy to finally be moving again.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
Tough setback brother, but your mindset through everything is inspiringOk peeps, been a little over a week since I last updated and honestly I’ve been absolutely sidelined.
I don’t know what hit me but I’ve basically been bedridden for a bit over a week. No energy no training no work and honestly I could barely even move around properly. First time i have ever felt like this.
Today is really the first day I’ve started getting mobile again and feeling somewhat normal. Definitely not 100% but alot better than I was.
Cause of that there has been zero training. Body just hasn’t had it in me at all and I knew there was no point forcing sessions when I couldn't even walk.
To make things even more frustrating I received another half rejection back from the ATO during the week regarding the surgery application. They are still having issues with the anaesthetist and hospital quotes. Apparently the issue dates weren’t included on the paperwork and only the surgery dates were listed so now they want all of that corrected as well. I guess one upside is that they did pay out the other half
So over the weekend I’ll be sorting all that out again and hopefully getting everything resubmitted properly. Once this is finally sorted everything should be on track to lock in a concrete surgery date and move forward.
Weight wise I checked in just before I got sick and I was sitting around 100kg. I weighed myself again now and I’m sitting at 97kg. I’m not getting too excited over that drop because realistically it’s from barely eating any food over a week.
Most days I’ve mainly just lived off protein shakes because I honestly couldn’t stomach food properly. Appetite has been terrible and even the thought of eating was rough at times.
Mentally it’s been frustrating because I really felt like I was starting to build momentum again before all this happened. Training was improving food was tightening up and I was finally starting to feel more switched on again. Then this sickness and more ATO dramas just knocked everything sideways again.
At the same time though I know this stuff is temporary. Right now the goal is simple. Get healthy again get food back in properly get energy back up and slowly get back into routine.
Just happy to finally be moving again.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
Rough week brother. I hope things start steadying for you real soonOk peeps, been a little over a week since I last updated and honestly I’ve been absolutely sidelined.
I don’t know what hit me but I’ve basically been bedridden for a bit over a week. No energy no training no work and honestly I could barely even move around properly. First time i have ever felt like this.
Today is really the first day I’ve started getting mobile again and feeling somewhat normal. Definitely not 100% but alot better than I was.
Cause of that there has been zero training. Body just hasn’t had it in me at all and I knew there was no point forcing sessions when I couldn't even walk.
To make things even more frustrating I received another half rejection back from the ATO during the week regarding the surgery application. They are still having issues with the anaesthetist and hospital quotes. Apparently the issue dates weren’t included on the paperwork and only the surgery dates were listed so now they want all of that corrected as well. I guess one upside is that they did pay out the other half
So over the weekend I’ll be sorting all that out again and hopefully getting everything resubmitted properly. Once this is finally sorted everything should be on track to lock in a concrete surgery date and move forward.
Weight wise I checked in just before I got sick and I was sitting around 100kg. I weighed myself again now and I’m sitting at 97kg. I’m not getting too excited over that drop because realistically it’s from barely eating any food over a week.
Most days I’ve mainly just lived off protein shakes because I honestly couldn’t stomach food properly. Appetite has been terrible and even the thought of eating was rough at times.
Mentally it’s been frustrating because I really felt like I was starting to build momentum again before all this happened. Training was improving food was tightening up and I was finally starting to feel more switched on again. Then this sickness and more ATO dramas just knocked everything sideways again.
At the same time though I know this stuff is temporary. Right now the goal is simple. Get healthy again get food back in properly get energy back up and slowly get back into routine.
Just happy to finally be moving again.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
It seems they are making it as hard as possible almost as a way to make you give up on it so they don't have to pay. Really sad to hear the state of things here sometimes, something as simple as this shouldn't be this difficult.
Sickness wont last forever , and eventually the surgery will be done and it will be straight gains from there and you will get to test out your recovery stack you built for yourself.
Sickness wont last forever , and eventually the surgery will be done and it will be straight gains from there and you will get to test out your recovery stack you built for yourself.
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sorry about the setback but go strong again and get back into it, dont give upOk peeps, been a little over a week since I last updated and honestly I’ve been absolutely sidelined.
I don’t know what hit me but I’ve basically been bedridden for a bit over a week. No energy no training no work and honestly I could barely even move around properly. First time i have ever felt like this.
Today is really the first day I’ve started getting mobile again and feeling somewhat normal. Definitely not 100% but alot better than I was.
Cause of that there has been zero training. Body just hasn’t had it in me at all and I knew there was no point forcing sessions when I couldn't even walk.
To make things even more frustrating I received another half rejection back from the ATO during the week regarding the surgery application. They are still having issues with the anaesthetist and hospital quotes. Apparently the issue dates weren’t included on the paperwork and only the surgery dates were listed so now they want all of that corrected as well. I guess one upside is that they did pay out the other half
So over the weekend I’ll be sorting all that out again and hopefully getting everything resubmitted properly. Once this is finally sorted everything should be on track to lock in a concrete surgery date and move forward.
Weight wise I checked in just before I got sick and I was sitting around 100kg. I weighed myself again now and I’m sitting at 97kg. I’m not getting too excited over that drop because realistically it’s from barely eating any food over a week.
Most days I’ve mainly just lived off protein shakes because I honestly couldn’t stomach food properly. Appetite has been terrible and even the thought of eating was rough at times.
Mentally it’s been frustrating because I really felt like I was starting to build momentum again before all this happened. Training was improving food was tightening up and I was finally starting to feel more switched on again. Then this sickness and more ATO dramas just knocked everything sideways again.
At the same time though I know this stuff is temporary. Right now the goal is simple. Get healthy again get food back in properly get energy back up and slowly get back into routine.
Just happy to finally be moving again.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
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Ok peeps, been a little over a week since I last updated and honestly I’ve been absolutely sidelined.
I don’t know what hit me but I’ve basically been bedridden for a bit over a week. No energy no training no work and honestly I could barely even move around properly. First time i have ever felt like this.
Today is really the first day I’ve started getting mobile again and feeling somewhat normal. Definitely not 100% but alot better than I was.
Cause of that there has been zero training. Body just hasn’t had it in me at all and I knew there was no point forcing sessions when I couldn't even walk.
To make things even more frustrating I received another half rejection back from the ATO during the week regarding the surgery application. They are still having issues with the anaesthetist and hospital quotes. Apparently the issue dates weren’t included on the paperwork and only the surgery dates were listed so now they want all of that corrected as well. I guess one upside is that they did pay out the other half
So over the weekend I’ll be sorting all that out again and hopefully getting everything resubmitted properly. Once this is finally sorted everything should be on track to lock in a concrete surgery date and move forward.
Weight wise I checked in just before I got sick and I was sitting around 100kg. I weighed myself again now and I’m sitting at 97kg. I’m not getting too excited over that drop because realistically it’s from barely eating any food over a week.
Most days I’ve mainly just lived off protein shakes because I honestly couldn’t stomach food properly. Appetite has been terrible and even the thought of eating was rough at times.
Mentally it’s been frustrating because I really felt like I was starting to build momentum again before all this happened. Training was improving food was tightening up and I was finally starting to feel more switched on again. Then this sickness and more ATO dramas just knocked everything sideways again.
At the same time though I know this stuff is temporary. Right now the goal is simple. Get healthy again get food back in properly get energy back up and slowly get back into routine.
Just happy to finally be moving again.
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Glad you're back on your feet brother, that full shutdown week tends to be the body cashing in the stress tab when nothing else gets you to slow down
Finally got 3 training days under my belf after being completely wiped out for over a week. Honestly whatever hit me absolutely sidelined me and even walking around felt like hard work for a while there.
The first session back definitely wasnt pretty but at the same time it felt good just being back in there again. Didnt really care about numbers or performance just wanted to move around sweat a bit and try wake the body back up.
You can definitely tell the body has taken a hit. Energy still isnt fully there and the last couple of sessions I’ve felt pretty flat overall. Strength has dropped off a bit and I just havent had that normal push in training yet but after being stuck in bed for over a week I guess thats expected.
One thing I have noticed is some of the excercises I’ve really dropped off on strength while others I can still push close to the same weight. Its definitely harder getting there and you can feel the body just doesnt have the same output yet.
I’ve now also reapplied everything again with the surgery paperwork and hopefully this time everything is perfect because I really just wanna get this sorted now. I’ve also got the 30th of June or the 8th of July partially booked in pending approval coming through so fingers crossed things finally start moving foward properly.
Mentally its been a bit frustrating because I really felt like things were starting to fall in place before getting sick and now it feels like I’ve been pushed backwards again. But not much you can really do except get back up and keep moving.
Main thing now is just getting myself back into routine properly training consistently again getting energy back and slowly building things back up session by session.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
The first session back definitely wasnt pretty but at the same time it felt good just being back in there again. Didnt really care about numbers or performance just wanted to move around sweat a bit and try wake the body back up.
You can definitely tell the body has taken a hit. Energy still isnt fully there and the last couple of sessions I’ve felt pretty flat overall. Strength has dropped off a bit and I just havent had that normal push in training yet but after being stuck in bed for over a week I guess thats expected.
One thing I have noticed is some of the excercises I’ve really dropped off on strength while others I can still push close to the same weight. Its definitely harder getting there and you can feel the body just doesnt have the same output yet.
I’ve now also reapplied everything again with the surgery paperwork and hopefully this time everything is perfect because I really just wanna get this sorted now. I’ve also got the 30th of June or the 8th of July partially booked in pending approval coming through so fingers crossed things finally start moving foward properly.
Mentally its been a bit frustrating because I really felt like things were starting to fall in place before getting sick and now it feels like I’ve been pushed backwards again. But not much you can really do except get back up and keep moving.
Main thing now is just getting myself back into routine properly training consistently again getting energy back and slowly building things back up session by session.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
Your ability to continually get back up after getting knocked down is truly inspirational brother. Hopefully you stay well now and this surgery finally comes though. A true pillar of mental fortitude and guts in the Evo Family. I truly hope things settle for you as soon as possible
Thanks brotherYour ability to continually get back up after getting knocked down is truly inspirational brother. Hopefully you stay well now and this surgery finally comes though. A true pillar of mental fortitude and guts in the Evo Family. I truly hope things settle for you as soon as possible
Glad you've come good again, good to get a pump after a week of feeling like shit.
They aren't making it easy, glad you're not giving up once its done you are going to feel so much better.
Esp once you're blasting the goods and hitting Prs every week.
They aren't making it easy, glad you're not giving up once its done you are going to feel so much better.
Esp once you're blasting the goods and hitting Prs every week.
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good to see you training again
share the actual training and food please
Today was more upper body focused with a good mix of pressing and pulling movements. Kept the intensity high while rryimg to control the reps. Slowley starting to feel more switched on in the gym again and slowly getting my rhythm back.
Training session:
Chest Supported Machine Row
Incline Chest Press Machine
Machine Lat Pull Down
High Incline Smith Machine Press
Single Arm Cable Lateral Raise
Cable Triceps Extension
Food:
KISS, meals still get the job done in my eyes.
Rice, veg and chicken. Nothing fancy just sticking to the basics and getting the food in.
Grilled Lemon Chicken with Vegeta Brown Rice & Roasted Diced Veggies
Chicken (600g total)
4 x 150g chicken breasts
1 tbsp lemon chicken seasoning
1 tbsp MCT oil
Brown Rice (600g cooked total)
150g uncooked brown rice
2 tbsp Vegeta seasoning
1&½ tsp chili flakes
Diced Veggies (600g total)
600g mixed veggies frozen
Vegeta seasoning (the shit right here)
Training session:
Chest Supported Machine Row
Incline Chest Press Machine
Machine Lat Pull Down
High Incline Smith Machine Press
Single Arm Cable Lateral Raise
Cable Triceps Extension
Food:
KISS, meals still get the job done in my eyes.
Rice, veg and chicken. Nothing fancy just sticking to the basics and getting the food in.
Grilled Lemon Chicken with Vegeta Brown Rice & Roasted Diced Veggies
Chicken (600g total)
4 x 150g chicken breasts
1 tbsp lemon chicken seasoning
1 tbsp MCT oil
Brown Rice (600g cooked total)
150g uncooked brown rice
2 tbsp Vegeta seasoning
1&½ tsp chili flakes
Diced Veggies (600g total)
600g mixed veggies frozen
Vegeta seasoning (the shit right here)
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nice meals
you're prepping well, really perfect!
Getting the rhythm back in the gym after over a week sidelined is the sign your system finally has the bandwidth to recover from training again brother
after being wiped out that long just getting back under the weights is a win in itself
Machine work is solid Simple food always works best
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interesting question, generally glutamine helps a lot for most users
Ive always used it so im unsure how it would be without it however, I genuinely feel my performance in the gym isnt at it's peak without L-Carnitine and SLU-PP-332 if we are talking pre-workout
What kind of dosage for SLU-PP-332 do you take? I've seen such a variance in what people take.
Running L-Carnitine and SLU-PP-332 together in the pre-workout window is the combination that stacks fat oxidation with mitochondrial output in the same hit and you feel exactly where the ceiling drops out when either goes missing brother.
This week was definately a step in the right direction.
I stuck to the diet all week which is a big improvement compared to the last couple of weeks. Energy is better, motivation is back and im just in a much better headspace. Its great how when you start getting one thing right, everything else starts falling into place aswell.
The scales have dropped again this week down to 96.5kg which tells me the consistency is paying off. Training has been solid and one thing im really happy about is the left knee seems to be improving. Its still something im keeping an eye on, but its definately moving in the right direction.
I've also increased from 10 min to 20 min of cardio before training. At first it felt like a bit of a chore but im already noticing the benifits. It gets the body warmed up better, helps with fitness, gets a bit of a sweat going and obviously helps with fat loss too.
I've got one more week left in this current training block before moving into the next phase. Im not focus on huge weight right now. Its more about execution, getting the muscles working properly and doing every rep correct.
For lower body, I've added some hard sets of leg extentions before the heavier work to get blood into the quads, starting with hip abductions and leg curls to warm up, and then hip thrusts to get the glutes firing before moving into hack squats. The biggest thing for me is making sure everything is warmed up properly before loading up the heavier compound movements, really don't want to get a injury ATM, that will kill me!!!!
I've also stopped loading up the hip thrusts as the weight is starting to put pressure on my hips and it hurts, so im holding it at 122kg. Best i get a proper squeeze and actually make the muscle do the work instead of just adding weight. Sometimes less weight and better form does more anyway.
Food stays exactly the same this week, no changes.
Surgery update:
It's pretty much the same unfortunately. Still havent heard anything back yet. Every morning im checking my emails and phone hoping theres finally an update, but nothing so far.
To be honest im really starting to get annoyed with the whole process now. It feels like its been one thing after another for months. Every time I think everything is sorted and we're getting somewhere, another issue pops up and delays it again.
The frustrating part is I know it should be any day now. Everything has been submitted, corrected and sent back, so at this stage its basically a waiting game. Im just hoping the next phone call or email is the one that finally gets it over the line so I can lock in either the 30th June or 8th July and start moving foward.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
I stuck to the diet all week which is a big improvement compared to the last couple of weeks. Energy is better, motivation is back and im just in a much better headspace. Its great how when you start getting one thing right, everything else starts falling into place aswell.
The scales have dropped again this week down to 96.5kg which tells me the consistency is paying off. Training has been solid and one thing im really happy about is the left knee seems to be improving. Its still something im keeping an eye on, but its definately moving in the right direction.
I've also increased from 10 min to 20 min of cardio before training. At first it felt like a bit of a chore but im already noticing the benifits. It gets the body warmed up better, helps with fitness, gets a bit of a sweat going and obviously helps with fat loss too.
I've got one more week left in this current training block before moving into the next phase. Im not focus on huge weight right now. Its more about execution, getting the muscles working properly and doing every rep correct.
For lower body, I've added some hard sets of leg extentions before the heavier work to get blood into the quads, starting with hip abductions and leg curls to warm up, and then hip thrusts to get the glutes firing before moving into hack squats. The biggest thing for me is making sure everything is warmed up properly before loading up the heavier compound movements, really don't want to get a injury ATM, that will kill me!!!!
I've also stopped loading up the hip thrusts as the weight is starting to put pressure on my hips and it hurts, so im holding it at 122kg. Best i get a proper squeeze and actually make the muscle do the work instead of just adding weight. Sometimes less weight and better form does more anyway.
Food stays exactly the same this week, no changes.
Surgery update:
It's pretty much the same unfortunately. Still havent heard anything back yet. Every morning im checking my emails and phone hoping theres finally an update, but nothing so far.
To be honest im really starting to get annoyed with the whole process now. It feels like its been one thing after another for months. Every time I think everything is sorted and we're getting somewhere, another issue pops up and delays it again.
The frustrating part is I know it should be any day now. Everything has been submitted, corrected and sent back, so at this stage its basically a waiting game. Im just hoping the next phone call or email is the one that finally gets it over the line so I can lock in either the 30th June or 8th July and start moving foward.
Southern Cross Team:
@Southern Cross Labs @Kouta @Rudeus @Kopite67 @Ohdamn @theJimJim @jenkemj @bss
The Prymal Team:
@Prymal @bss @OwEv751 @Yeahnah @G8MARC @jenkemj @Jigglybuff @Ohyeahbra @Nasser1997o2 @Ohdamn
Great to see most things are moving on an upward trajectory brother. The surgery is really annoying how they are messing you around. I hope it gets resolved soon legend
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lets keep going and I hope you have good news soon
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