Awesome log right here!
Awesome log right here!
Just have some hard boiled eggs ready to go. Nice easy healthy snack.Dang… didn’t even think of that.![]()
Just have some hard boiled eggs ready to go. Nice easy healthy snack.
@steadfastsavage how fast is relative, some guys gain .5lbs/week some more but I would say .5-2lbs is a good range.Question: How fast should I be gaining weight as I bulk up? I know I have two things going on here as I’m on TRT for the first time and also eating a ton more calories than I was while on my cut. I believe with just the eating, it should be about 1/2 lb per week as a healthy standard but not sure how the testosterone affects this. Weighted in this morning at 167.3 lbs. Chart attached of my weigh in history. Love to hear your thoughts.
nice stay high on this and more frequent erections means your testosterone is higherBreakfast and lunch log attached with training for this morning below:
Barbell Back Squat
10x135
15x135
12x135
8x135
T-Bar Row
15x180
12x180
10x180
8x180
Shoulder Press
10x50
15x50
15x60
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
10x25
15x25
10x25
SUPERSET WITH
Cable Tricep Pushdowns
10x60
15x 60
10x70
Seated Calf Raises
15x50
15x70
15x70
Other than getting more frequent erections, I haven’t really felt any difference with my TRT so far. I’m getting bored. Can I do steroids yet?![]()
food looks goodFinished out the night with something really simple to finish off calories. I was actually hungrier than usual with a good arm workout this morning so finished just a hair under 4000 tonight.![]()
That looksBreakfast log. So good.
Breakfast and training log from this morning attached along with a couple updated pictures from last night of my body as I fill out a bit. 6 pack still there but diminishing as I gain a bit of weight. What do you guys watch for as I get bigger to know I’m eating the right amount and not too much or too little?
I added a couple of our chickens raw eggs to my oatmeal this morning hence why it’s a bit yellow. It was delish! Thanks for the idea to just eat them raw.
As for goals this week, I’m trying to figure out a training program and schedule I really like that I can stick with as I grow. Any apps or training programs you guys suggest? I have StrongLifts 5x5 app I paid for and haven’t used and just got an app called JuggernautAI that I’m going to try for my workout tomorrow. I can also just build my own workouts in Trainerize or EverFit since I’m a coach and have access to both these tools. What’s your preference?
@steadfastsavage full face can be water retention dont worryLunch, snacks, and dinner log with some pictures. My wife actually made a comment today about my face looking very “full” which is her way of saying nicely that my face is getting porky.Since this is my first time bulking, can you guys give me some idea of what I’m in for? How long will I realistically be bulking and will I feel and/or look like I’m just getting fat before the muscle builds up? I’m 165-170 lbs now and was planning on getting up to about 200lbs. I want to be lean af so not sure if I bulk past the weight goal and then cut to get the fat off and get shredded or what.
once you on the test it should stabalize. SOunds like you are on trackQuestion: How fast should I be gaining weight as I bulk up? I know I have two things going on here as I’m on TRT for the first time and also eating a ton more calories than I was while on my cut. I believe with just the eating, it should be about 1/2 lb per week as a healthy standard but not sure how the testosterone affects this. Weighted in this morning at 167.3 lbs. Chart attached of my weigh in history. Love to hear your thoughts.
I started the test shots a couple weeks ago. Just took my 4th injection today. .5ml of 200mg/ml since its split into two injections a week of 100mg each.once you on the test it should stabalize. SOunds like you are on track
Valentines day dinner with my wife. You guys… omg! This was a cow from a friend we had butchered ourselves and it’s been in our freezer. It was AMAZING.![]()
@steadfastsavage great vday dinner nice, you should have eaten a cake broBreakfast and training log for this morning. Breakfast was a 2 part series this morning. I’m so full.![]()
I don’t dirty bulk bro. No cake for me. Next thing is you’re going to tell me to go to McDonalds.@steadfastsavage great vday dinner nice, you should have eaten a cake bro![]()
@steadfastsavage go to McDonalds I had to lolI don’t dirty bulk bro. No cake for me. Next thing is you’re going to tell me to go to McDonalds.![]()
I don’t cook with oil bro. What did you see that I’m missing?just watch out for those oils that you're cooking with
@steadfastsavage what oil are you using and how you cooking?I don’t cook with oil bro. What did you see that I’m missing?
Nothing like farm freshValentines day dinner with my wife. You guys… omg! This was a cow from a friend we had butchered ourselves and it’s been in our freezer. It was AMAZING.![]()
@steadfastsavage what oil are you using and how you cooking?
@steadfastsavage what oil are you using and how you cooking?
@steadfastsavage dont use mct try to switch to distilled fish oilI cook my veggies and as much as I can in a pan or in my air fryer. I don’t use any oil if I can avoid it. If I do, it’s avocado oil.
If I need extra fat at the end of the day, I’ll use some organic mct oil in my protein shake or some yogurt.
raw oatmeal is good but soaked is better just add oat milk and soak overnight with cinnamonBreakfast log for today. Went down and gathered 7 eggs my girls made for me after breakfast. Been eating them raw in my oatmeal when I make it. Yum!![]()
Training incoming later today.
upper body super power the dip do no weights at least 3 sets tooTraining log:
PHAT Workout Program
Upper Body Power
Sat, Feb 17, 2024
Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 135 lb x 8
Set 2 : 160 lb x 5
Set 3 : 175 lb x 5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
Set 1 : 10 lb x 10
Set 2 : 10 lb x 10
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
Set 1 : 50 lb x 10
Set 2 : 60 lb x 10
Dip (Weighted)
Set 1 : 10 lb x 12
Set 2 : 10 lb x 10
Pendlay Row
Set 1 : 185 lb x 5
Set 2 : 185 lb x 5
Set 3 : 135 lb x 5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1 : 30 lb x 60
Set 2 : 30 lb x 60
Set 3 : 30 lb x 60
Skull Crusher
Set 1 : 30 lb x 100
Set 2 : 30 lb x 100
Set 3 : 30 lb x 100
make your own protein barsI forgot to finish my food log yesterday. This was lunch, dinner and snack yesterday. The protein bars are an addiction I really need to stop.
Looking to start something more structured for my workouts. I think I’m going to try a PHAT or PHUL workout and modify a little. Any tips or recommendations here?
We have cod liver oil that we give the kids. I guess I should start taking it too.@steadfastsavage dont use mct try to switch to distilled fish oil
raw oatmeal is good but soaked is better just add oat milk and soak overnight with cinnamon
upper body super power the dip do no weights at least 3 sets too
@steadfastsavage cod liver not the best due to heavy metal I prefer to see you take distilled fish oilWe have cod liver oil that we give the kids. I guess I should start taking it too.
I was doing overnight oats for awhile. Need to get back to it.
For the dips, are you saying I shouldn’t do them weighted or just to add another set weightedand then another 3 sets unweighted?
awesome dinner whats that on the right? pancakes ?Dinner log from last night I forgot to post and breakfast log this morning. Sunday is usually a rest day for training for me but feeling like I want to hit something today so thinking I may want to hit the weights rather then punching someone in the throat.
I’ll look for distilled fish oil. Haven’t heard of that before.@steadfastsavage cod liver not the best due to heavy metal I prefer to see you take distilled fish oil
awesome dinner whats that on the right? pancakes ?
@steadfastsavage distilled fish oil has no heavy metals or very low thats crucial.I’ll look for distilled fish oil. Haven’t heard of that before.
Breakfast was protein pancakes and oikos triple zero berry and vanilla yogurt.
148 grams protein between the pancakes the way I make them with Fairlife milk and an egg, the protein powder I add to them and the Greek yogurt!!!@steadfastsavage distilled fish oil has no heavy metals or very low thats crucial.
Protein pancakes my favorite, I have clients getting 40 grams of protein from them, top that off with a protein shake.
@steadfastsavage KILLER! thats perfect. 150 grams of protein is the real deal, you're hardcore man.148 grams protein between the pancakes the way I make them with Fairlife milk and an egg, the protein powder I add to them and the Greek yogurt!!!![]()
Yep. The end results stays the samenot much difference between using Cyp and E.
I guess my question revolved more around dosing. Should I keep the dose the same by reducing the ml in each shot to .4, keeping the 100 mg per injection the same or still do .5 ml per injection, effectively increasing the dose from 200 mg per week to 250 mg per week?Yep. The end results stays the same
Nice training sessionTraining log:
PHAT Workout Program
Upper Body Power
Sat, Feb 17, 2024
Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1 : 135 lb x 8
Set 2 : 160 lb x 5
Set 3 : 175 lb x 5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
Set 1 : 10 lb x 10
Set 2 : 10 lb x 10
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
Set 1 : 50 lb x 10
Set 2 : 60 lb x 10
Dip (Weighted)
Set 1 : 10 lb x 12
Set 2 : 10 lb x 10
Pendlay Row
Set 1 : 185 lb x 5
Set 2 : 185 lb x 5
Set 3 : 135 lb x 5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1 : 30 lb x 60
Set 2 : 30 lb x 60
Set 3 : 30 lb x 60
Skull Crusher
Set 1 : 30 lb x 100
Set 2 : 30 lb x 100
Set 3 : 30 lb x 100
@steadfastsavage I track my macros on the notes on phone since I do a lot of chicken breasts and steaks easierLast nights dinner got really weird. I was really burnt out on cooking and really didn’t want another can of chicken so this is what I ended up with to hit my macros.
Question for you guys, when tracking food in MyFitnessPal or other apps, it seems there may be times when the calories seem incorrect. I was actually over my goals on both carbs and protein, and perfect on fat for my goal but it says I was under on calories by 234. Which number do you guys look at when deciding in this case whether or not to eat more?
this is why I calculate myself.Last nights dinner got really weird. I was really burnt out on cooking and really didn’t want another can of chicken so this is what I ended up with to hit my macros.
Question for you guys, when tracking food in MyFitnessPal or other apps, it seems there may be times when the calories seem incorrect. I was actually over my goals on both carbs and protein, and perfect on fat for my goal but it says I was under on calories by 234. Which number do you guys look at when deciding in this case whether or not to eat more?
@steadfastsavage dinner looking super tastyDinner log and photo for you guys. Any insight on my last question would be amazing. Can’t wait. Thank you guys so much for everything!
I would wait at least 3 months between blood work. I would hang tight you're doing so well now lets push it.I feel completely normal. I think I’m wanting to feel something so I dont know that I want to wait 6 months to do anything. I feel like when I had my bloods done I was 3.5 months in to a 4 month cut and likely very deficient trying to get super lean and sleep deprived. That said, how long should I wait to get follow up bloodwork done to check things out and would that allow you guys to see levels that would make you more confident with me starting a cycle sooner than later or you all still think I need to just hang tight and keep doing what I’m doing?
training on point and thank you for the pic shareHere’s breakfast and lunch logs. Picture of lunch as well but forgot to snap a breakfast pic.
Training log below:
Lower Body Power
Tue, Feb 20, 2024
Leg Extension
Set 1 : 130 lb x 8
Set 2 : 150 lb x 8
Set 3 : 170 lb x 8
Rear Kick
Set 1 : 90 lb x 8
Set 2 : 135 lb x 8
Set 3 : 180 lb x 8
Stiff Leg Deadlift
Set 1 : 135 lb x 5
Set 2 : 225 lb x 5
Set 3 : 225 lb x 8
Squat (Barbell)
Set 1 : 135 lb x 5
Set 2 : 135 lb x 5
Set 3 : 225 lb x 5
Set 4 : 225 lb x 5
Seated Calf Raise
Set 1 : 80 lb x 10
Set 2 : 80 lb x 10
Set 3 : 80 lb x 15
Standing Calf Raise
Set 1 : 60 lb x 20
Set 2 : 60 lb x 20
Set 3 : 60 lb x 15
Squat (Bodyweight)
Set 1 : 50 reps
Set 2 : 50 reps
Set 3 : 50 reps
I would wait at least 3 months between blood work. I would hang tight you're doing so well now lets push it.
@steadfastsavage I'm sure BUT if you really want to do it, we can up the dose past TRT.You sure? I could just pull back a bit more on the syringe plunger? 1ml is the same as .5ml right? I swear it will be an accident.![]()
@steadfastsavage I'm sure BUT if you really want to do it, we can up the dose past TRT.
How about we talk again march 01? give you the whole feb to finish the prep here and we move into a cycle![]()
@steadfastsavage that will be the key staying with test and good long term results, we'll guide you into that cycleYes. I think a test only cycle to start with is probably the best way to dip my toe in anyway. I won’t ask again until March 1st. I promise.![]()
Canned chicken??Last nights dinner got really weird. I was really burnt out on cooking and really didn’t want another can of chicken so this is what I ended up with to hit my macros.
Question for you guys, when tracking food in MyFitnessPal or other apps, it seems there may be times when the calories seem incorrect. I was actually over my goals on both carbs and protein, and perfect on fat for my goal but it says I was under on calories by 234. Which number do you guys look at when deciding in this case whether or not to eat more?
Yes. Please don’t take that away from me. You’re going to tell me it’s bad huh?Canned chicken??
canned chicken ok once in a whileYes. Please don’t take that away from me. You’re going to tell me it’s bad huh?![]()
@steadfastsavage 1 day out is fine stay on it , maybe pick up a bag cheap at Costco etcBreakfast log and photo attached. I’ve completely run out of protein powder so let’s see how this goes today.![]()
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