So it has been suggested to me to start this log by @SILVERBACK LABS as maybe you can all help guide me?
@SILVERBACK LABS is a true gentlemen And has been so kind and helpful already, and he assured me you all would like to see my log and help advise me and follow my progress.
So here goes!
Deep breath! …
A little about me
47 year old female
Peri-menopausal,low thyroid, fatigue issues,auto immune.
Height 167cm
Weight 66.5kg
Maintenance Cals 2000
Been lifting weights since 2020
I have a slight disk budge L4-L5 and also an auto immune condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis, which is basically an early-onset osteo arthritis which also affects my lower back mainly L4-L5. It causes degeneration. So I get low back pain.
I also have Hyperthyroidism/under active thyroid.
I suffer with extreme fatigue, I do have some good days, but it’s always there.
Now peri-menopausal …..
To say building muscle has been tough is an understatement!
But I keep on keeping on because I absolutely love lifting weights!
I also find it helps me greatly with my mental health, as at times I can struggle with feelings of depression due to my health, and constant fatigue
I have definitely made progress, but I have decided it’s time to try more.
In the past I have tried peptides, Ipamorelin and Tesamorelin, and aside from good sleep, I’m not sure I really noticed any change using them, def no help in energy.
I am happy with my size, I’m a size women’s 10 I feel my size suits my build, but my main goal is building muscle.
I have Been doing a 4 day spilt upper/lower with more of a strength based approach, and I do find this has worked for me, I seem to be able to maintain more consistency without the crashes of doing higher rep ranges.
However there are days I am so fatigued I can barely lift my arms to drive to the gym, let alone lift heavy weights.
I am doing BHRT (Bio Identical hormone replacement therapy)
Supps taking;
Progesterone 400mg daily
Desiccated thyroid 130mg daily.
Vitamin D,K,A,E (all helps with thyroid, and hormones)
Magnesium.
My testosterone is very low, so I have literally just started Test Cyp micro dosing 10mg weekly broken up into 2x 5mg inject twice a week from SilverBackLabs.
And also some Anavar going to start with 10mg daily spilt dose 5mg Am/Pm.
Really hoping the Test will help with energy and libido
Currently eating at Maintenance 2000 cals 130P 260C 55F
Hubby and I pretty much eat simple meals most times, as it’s easier for me to track lol
So below is pretty much a daily sort of guide to how I would eat.
At times tho I really struggle to eat, I’m just not hungry.
I never wake up hungry, so try to always at least have some Collagen in my morning coffee… then about hour later I can eat something.
Water- 2 litres min daily
Breakfast
Coffee with cream & Collagen powder 30g
Cooked Oats with milk,maple syrup.
Pre workout
Toast with
peanut butter
Banana
Honey
Post work out
Protein smoothie
Whey protein powder 30g
Frozen Blueberries
Frozen mango
Chia seeds
Water
Lunch
Chicken/beef salad wrap
Or ham and salad pocket bread
Or chicken and rice
Or previous nights leftovers
(Usually some form of protein with salad/sandwich.)
Snack
Fruit/orange/strawberries/blueberries/manderin/papaya/apple
Cheese and crackers
Cup of green tea or Peppermint tea
Dinner
Eye fillet steak
Roast Spud lite potato’s
Veges/salad
Papaya and frozen blueberries
4 squares dark chocolate
Before bed
Hot chocolate with Casein (if needing more protein)
Thank you for taking the time to read.
@SILVERBACK LABS is a true gentlemen And has been so kind and helpful already, and he assured me you all would like to see my log and help advise me and follow my progress.
So here goes!
Deep breath! …
A little about me
47 year old female
Peri-menopausal,low thyroid, fatigue issues,auto immune.
Height 167cm
Weight 66.5kg
Maintenance Cals 2000
Been lifting weights since 2020
I have a slight disk budge L4-L5 and also an auto immune condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis, which is basically an early-onset osteo arthritis which also affects my lower back mainly L4-L5. It causes degeneration. So I get low back pain.
I also have Hyperthyroidism/under active thyroid.
I suffer with extreme fatigue, I do have some good days, but it’s always there.
Now peri-menopausal …..
To say building muscle has been tough is an understatement!
But I keep on keeping on because I absolutely love lifting weights!
I also find it helps me greatly with my mental health, as at times I can struggle with feelings of depression due to my health, and constant fatigue
I have definitely made progress, but I have decided it’s time to try more.
In the past I have tried peptides, Ipamorelin and Tesamorelin, and aside from good sleep, I’m not sure I really noticed any change using them, def no help in energy.
I am happy with my size, I’m a size women’s 10 I feel my size suits my build, but my main goal is building muscle.
I have Been doing a 4 day spilt upper/lower with more of a strength based approach, and I do find this has worked for me, I seem to be able to maintain more consistency without the crashes of doing higher rep ranges.
However there are days I am so fatigued I can barely lift my arms to drive to the gym, let alone lift heavy weights.
I am doing BHRT (Bio Identical hormone replacement therapy)
Supps taking;
Progesterone 400mg daily
Desiccated thyroid 130mg daily.
Vitamin D,K,A,E (all helps with thyroid, and hormones)
Magnesium.
My testosterone is very low, so I have literally just started Test Cyp micro dosing 10mg weekly broken up into 2x 5mg inject twice a week from SilverBackLabs.
And also some Anavar going to start with 10mg daily spilt dose 5mg Am/Pm.
Really hoping the Test will help with energy and libido

Currently eating at Maintenance 2000 cals 130P 260C 55F
Hubby and I pretty much eat simple meals most times, as it’s easier for me to track lol
So below is pretty much a daily sort of guide to how I would eat.
At times tho I really struggle to eat, I’m just not hungry.
I never wake up hungry, so try to always at least have some Collagen in my morning coffee… then about hour later I can eat something.
Water- 2 litres min daily
Breakfast
Coffee with cream & Collagen powder 30g
Cooked Oats with milk,maple syrup.
Pre workout
Toast with
peanut butter
Banana
Honey
Post work out
Protein smoothie
Whey protein powder 30g
Frozen Blueberries
Frozen mango
Chia seeds
Water
Lunch
Chicken/beef salad wrap
Or ham and salad pocket bread
Or chicken and rice
Or previous nights leftovers
(Usually some form of protein with salad/sandwich.)
Snack
Fruit/orange/strawberries/blueberries/manderin/papaya/apple
Cheese and crackers
Cup of green tea or Peppermint tea
Dinner
Eye fillet steak
Roast Spud lite potato’s
Veges/salad
Papaya and frozen blueberries
4 squares dark chocolate
Before bed
Hot chocolate with Casein (if needing more protein)
Thank you for taking the time to read.