Hi Guys, thank you for reading my blog; this is my first log.
I am excited to share my journey with you all; I have been on my first cycle for about 13 weeks now and feel great so far with the help of my coach @thegainsman
Pre-Cycle: I was about 84kg and a bit overweight for my height. I decided to use Tirzepatide to lose as much weight as possible before starting the cycle.
Cutting Cycle: I started the cycle at 73.7kg.
Goal for this cycle:
My goal then was to put on some muscle while trying to get rid of excess fat, especially around the belly.
Ideally, I like to lean down more (Say 70kg, give or take) and retain as much muscle as possible while cutting BF% with more attention to my shoulders and chest, as I'd like to grow these areas now and in the next bulking phase.
Supps:
The cycle:
First, after four/five weeks, I noticed increased strength and mental focus. I did a Dexa scan in week 2 to better understand my body comp. I was surprised at the results as it came back with a 29.8% body fat (I’ll share a photo when I started the cycle).
I think the first few weeks were more of a bit of a learning curve for me back at tracking workouts and food.
In weeks six to ten, I started lifting more weights, and the coach added extra cardio and abs as I wasn’t getting any noticeable results in fat loss; I also cut calories from 1700 to 1500 calories per day in a 30% Fat, 30% Cabs, 40% Protein ratio.
Week ten to fourteen: Even though we are in the holiday season, I’ve been very consistent with diet and training and started seeing noticeable results: increased strength during workouts, even at a low carb intake.
I am feeling a bit more sore after the workouts, sometimes compared to when I started in weeks one and two. It seems it is taking longer to recover.
I plan to run the cycle for a couple more weeks and then cruise for 6 weeks until my next blast.
Primming for the Next Cycle
On TRT for 6 to 8 weeks.
The next cycle will be 16 weeks, consisting of 12 weeks of bulking and 4 weeks of cutting. (I need to check with the coach what compounds will be running)
I’d appreciate your thoughts about the best way to prime for my next cycle.
Current Training Schedule:
The first 7 weeks (3 days split)
Week 8 till now (5 days split)
Diet:
I'm currently on 1500 calories for cutting and tracking food in My Fitness Pal App.
I'll share photos of what I eat to illustrate; however, I pretty much eat the same every day to simplify my diet. I'm open to feedback, of course. I need to add more fibre to my diet, but I don’t know how without adding extra calories.
Bloodwork test results:
Thanks.
I am excited to share my journey with you all; I have been on my first cycle for about 13 weeks now and feel great so far with the help of my coach @thegainsman
- Age: 44 yo
- Current Weight: 72kg
- Height: 170cm
- Training Experience: Intermediate, natural strength training on and off with PT. I have had periods where I have been very consistent with diet and training and then periods of lack of motivation and put all the weight back on.
- Injury & Health: I had knee surgery many years ago, but that doesn’t impact my workouts.
Pre-Cycle: I was about 84kg and a bit overweight for my height. I decided to use Tirzepatide to lose as much weight as possible before starting the cycle.
Cutting Cycle: I started the cycle at 73.7kg.
Goal for this cycle:
My goal then was to put on some muscle while trying to get rid of excess fat, especially around the belly.
Ideally, I like to lean down more (Say 70kg, give or take) and retain as much muscle as possible while cutting BF% with more attention to my shoulders and chest, as I'd like to grow these areas now and in the next bulking phase.
Supps:
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Vit C 500mg
- Taurine
- Turmeric 2000mg
- Opti-Men Multivitamin
- NAC 600mg
- Inflammation Balance (Omega 3 and 6) 2000IU
The cycle:
- Testosterone Enanthate: 300mg weekly (split into two injections on Wed & Saturday)
- Primobolan Enanthate: 200mg weekly (split into two injections on Wed & Saturday.
- Anavar: Taking it for the last 4 weeks of the cycle - 40mg daily, 20mg morning and 20mg afternoon before the workout.
- Clenbuterol: I used Clen for about ten days in week 8 of the cycle: 60mcg the first 5 days, and then 80mcg; however, I stopped it as I was not feeling good. I was feeling very agitated, and my BP went up. I'm not sure if I want to try it again.
- Cialis: 5mg, taken daily after week 10 to help control BP after Clen.
First, after four/five weeks, I noticed increased strength and mental focus. I did a Dexa scan in week 2 to better understand my body comp. I was surprised at the results as it came back with a 29.8% body fat (I’ll share a photo when I started the cycle).
I think the first few weeks were more of a bit of a learning curve for me back at tracking workouts and food.
In weeks six to ten, I started lifting more weights, and the coach added extra cardio and abs as I wasn’t getting any noticeable results in fat loss; I also cut calories from 1700 to 1500 calories per day in a 30% Fat, 30% Cabs, 40% Protein ratio.
Week ten to fourteen: Even though we are in the holiday season, I’ve been very consistent with diet and training and started seeing noticeable results: increased strength during workouts, even at a low carb intake.
I am feeling a bit more sore after the workouts, sometimes compared to when I started in weeks one and two. It seems it is taking longer to recover.
I plan to run the cycle for a couple more weeks and then cruise for 6 weeks until my next blast.
Primming for the Next Cycle
On TRT for 6 to 8 weeks.
The next cycle will be 16 weeks, consisting of 12 weeks of bulking and 4 weeks of cutting. (I need to check with the coach what compounds will be running)
I’d appreciate your thoughts about the best way to prime for my next cycle.
Current Training Schedule:
The first 7 weeks (3 days split)
- Day 1: Pull and Abs
- Day 2: Push
- Day 3: Rest
- Day 4: Legs
- Day 5: Cardio
- Day 6: Rest
- Day 7: Rest
Repeat
Week 8 till now (5 days split)
- Day 1: Shoulders, Traps
- Day 2: Quadriceps and Calves
- Day 3: Rest
- Day 4: Chest and Triceps and Calves
- Day 5: Back and Biceps.
- Day 6: Hamstrings and Calves
- Day 7: Rest
Repeat
Diet:
I'm currently on 1500 calories for cutting and tracking food in My Fitness Pal App.
I'll share photos of what I eat to illustrate; however, I pretty much eat the same every day to simplify my diet. I'm open to feedback, of course. I need to add more fibre to my diet, but I don’t know how without adding extra calories.
Bloodwork test results:
- I did a pre-cycle bloodwork. (Attached)
- Bloodwork at 8 weeks. (Attached)
- I will do a blood test 2 weeks after finishing the cycle.
Thanks.