Approved Log My First Cycle Log

[kcates]

Avocados are really expensive up here. He's not kidding. Its kind of a rich man's food haha. My wife and I get it as a treat.

Sounds crazy coming from where you are right @LevButlerov

I bet they're less than a buck down there. This time of year I pay $7+ per Avocado for organic

Dang, that is high society prices there!

 

[Shakey]

Cardio is really nice. 25 minutes is solid. Maybe you can try doing more high intensity shorter cardio if your feet are bothering you. You don't want to feel numbness. @Shakey

Yea, it was only one day so im assuming just a light nerve compression in back. Feet used to be numb all the time from my back a few years ago. No problems after resting for bit. Was most likely from shoveling snow earlier that day, i think.

 

[Ulter]

Yea, it was only one day so im assuming just a light nerve compression in back. Feet used to be numb all the time from my back a few years ago. No problems after resting for bit. Was most likely from shoveling snow earlier that day, i think.

Try not to do cardio on a hard surface, and make sure you run with some high-quality shoes with cushioning.

 

[Shakey]

Dang, that is high society prices there!

Damn straight. My town declared a food insecurity crisis since sept.

 

[Shakey]

Try not to do cardio on a hard surface, and make sure you run with some high-quality shoes with cushioning.

New running shoes are in the works. Mine are approx 12 years old. Lol Just havent got around to looking yet.

 

[Ulter]

New running shoes are in the works. Mine are approx 12 years old. Lol Just havent got around to looking yet.

Yeah, in the meantime, you're better off running barefoot.

 

[Shakey]

Yeah, in the meantime, you're better off running barefoot.

I actually only speedwalk. Running is off the table, i can feel the impact in my back immediately. But i can try speed walking sockfoot, i dont think the gym will allow barefoot, someones bound to complain.

 

[ceo]

12/27/25
Weight
191.8lbs
Macros
Cal/Pro/Carb/Fat
1965/235/193/36
Meal 1
157g peameal
94g all bran
125ml 2%
Meal 2
200g lean trimmed porkchops
200g rice
Post WO
2 scoops whey
Meal 3
200g lean trimmed pork chops
200g rice
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 25min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7
Called it at 25min, both feet went warmly numb, probably just compressed a nerve a little
Workout
Push
Dips 6+3Nx3
Incline flys 20x10x3
Dumbell press 40x10x3
Upright rows 85x10x1, 90x10x2
Lateral raise 15x10x3
Front raise 15x10x3
Barbell skullcrushers 70x13x1, 80x9x1, 80x6x1
Tricep ext 20x7x3
Rope pulldown 35x12x1, 40x10x2
Ab machine 80x8x1, 80x10x2
Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 15min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7

Bros, you're definitely the champion on this. The cardio looking the best. I like the pushing training. @Shakey that's what we like to see.

 

[kcates]

Damn straight. My town declared a food insecurity crisis since sept.

Wow, never heard of anything like that. We bitch about prices and there hurting people but they haven't done anything like that here. I take all that is in cost to get it there?

 

[Shakey]

Wow, never heard of anything like that. We bitch about prices and there hurting people but they haven't done anything like that here. I take all that is in cost to get it there?

Yeah, 31% are reporting food insecurity and around 25% of those food insecure people use food banks. The food banks are reporting min 30% increases year-over-over the last 3 years atleast.

 

[Shakey]

Bros, you're definitely the champion on this. The cardio looking the best. I like the pushing training. @Shakey that's what we like to see.

Thanks boss, adding the dips gave a great pump. Made the push day.

 

[BeMe]

WDF is Peameal??

@Mobster peameal bacon is a Canadian thing.

Imagine a cured ham rolled in cornmeal and you have peameal bacon.

 

[BeMe]

Wow, never heard of anything like that. We bitch about prices and there hurting people but they haven't done anything like that here. I take all that is in cost to get it there?

No it's because there's a grocery store oligopoly at play up here and they price fix. Four large corporations own all the different grocery stores and work together to keep prices high.

They actually got caught doing it a few years back and had to pay government fines but nothing changed after.

 

[Shakey]

If you get flax seed make sure you get pre-ground. Unless you got a grinder at homeYea

Yeah, i picked out ground for that reason.

 

[Shakey]

WDF is Peameal??

Ah yeah, don't you guys peameal "canadian bacon"? @Mobster

 

[Shakey]

No it's because there's a grocery store oligopoly at play up here and they price fix. Four large corporations own all the different grocery stores and work together to keep prices high.

They actually got caught doing it a few years back and had to pay government fines but nothing changed after.

Yeah bread price fixing scandal

 

[Mobster]

Ah yeah, don't you guys peameal "canadian bacon"? @Mobster

Bread crumbed ham maybe

 

[Shakey]

Bread crumbed ham maybe

Oh, you not from the states? Was pretty sure thats what its called there.

 

[2Thick]

12/27/25
Weight
191.8lbs
Macros
Cal/Pro/Carb/Fat
1965/235/193/36
Meal 1
157g peameal
94g all bran
125ml 2%
Meal 2
200g lean trimmed porkchops
200g rice
Post WO
2 scoops whey
Meal 3
200g lean trimmed pork chops
200g rice
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 25min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7
Called it at 25min, both feet went warmly numb, probably just compressed a nerve a little
Workout
Push
Dips 6+3Nx3
Incline flys 20x10x3
Dumbell press 40x10x3
Upright rows 85x10x1, 90x10x2
Lateral raise 15x10x3
Front raise 15x10x3
Barbell skullcrushers 70x13x1, 80x9x1, 80x6x1
Tricep ext 20x7x3
Rope pulldown 35x12x1, 40x10x2
Ab machine 80x8x1, 80x10x2
Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 15min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7

@Shakey I really love the pushing split that you're doing and nice finish on the cardio. I'm liking the peptides as well. That's a nice mix for healing and fat loss.

 

[Shakey]

@Shakey I really love the pushing split that you're doing and nice finish on the cardio. I'm liking the peptides as well. That's a nice mix for healing and fat loss.

I figured id start swapping out some exercises, mix the routine up. Im going to get some tb as well soon.

 

[2Thick]

I figured id start swapping out some exercises, mix the routine up. Im going to get some tb as well soon.

Absolutely, keep it fun.

 

[ROIDDERS]

12/27/25
Weight
191.8lbs
Macros
Cal/Pro/Carb/Fat
1965/235/193/36
Meal 1
157g peameal
94g all bran
125ml 2%
Meal 2
200g lean trimmed porkchops
200g rice
Post WO
2 scoops whey
Meal 3
200g lean trimmed pork chops
200g rice
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 25min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7
Called it at 25min, both feet went warmly numb, probably just compressed a nerve a little
Workout
Push
Dips 6+3Nx3
Incline flys 20x10x3
Dumbell press 40x10x3
Upright rows 85x10x1, 90x10x2
Lateral raise 15x10x3
Front raise 15x10x3
Barbell skullcrushers 70x13x1, 80x9x1, 80x6x1
Tricep ext 20x7x3
Rope pulldown 35x12x1, 40x10x2
Ab machine 80x8x1, 80x10x2
Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 15min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7

The cardio is looking fantastic. Nice job on the pushing routine and nice job on the cardio as well. Nice mix as well in the peptide mix. @Shakey

 

[Shakey]

The cardio is looking fantastic. Nice job on the pushing routine and nice job on the cardio as well. Nice mix as well in the peptide mix. @Shakey

Thanks bud. Pull day today, cant wait. yeah looking to add to the mix.

 

[Shakey]

12/29/25
No gym tonight. Pinched disc while shoveling snow. Resting back 12hrs, will get shredded in the morning.
Tried MFP, its not bad for free.

Weight
N/A (forgot)
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

 

[LevButlerov]

12/29/25
No gym tonight. Pinched disc while shoveling snow. Resting back 12hrs, will get shredded in the morning.
Tried MFP, its not bad for free.

Weight
N/A (forgot)
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

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no gym i fine but how bad is the pinch?

 

[Shakey]

no gym i fine but how bad is the pinch?

Minor, ill be good for the morning.

 

[BeMe]

Minor, ill be good for the morning.

I mess up my back almost everytime I shovel. Start rushing and form suffers lol.

This is a bad winter for snow. We're getting pummeled

 

[Shakey]

I mess up my back almost everytime I shovel. Start rushing and form suffers lol.

This is a bad winter for snow. We're getting pummeled

With that damn ice storm we just got, the end of my driveway was just a solid bank of ice from the plow. I spent over an hour on a 1 car driveway, most of which was chipping ice.

Atleast i had my spud bar. Lol

 

[BeMe]

With that damn ice storm we just got, the end of my driveway was just a solid bank of ice from the plow. I spent over an hour on a 1 car driveway, most of which was chipping ice.

Atleast i had my spud bar. Lol

Haha put that bar to good use when you're not fishn.

I live on an inside bank corner so the plow really fucks me LOL

 

[Shakey]

Haha put that bar to good use when you're not fishn.

I live on an inside bank corner so the plow really fucks me LOL

Just consider it a secondary workout. Lol

We should consider ourselves lucky, cochranes sonewhere around 6.5 or so feet this year already.

 

[LevButlerov]

Minor, ill be good for the morning.

be careful check first

 

[ROIDDERS]

Thanks bud. Pull day today, cant wait. yeah looking to add to the mix.

That's great that you're motivated to kill it!

 

[Shakey]

be careful check first

Will do.

That's great that you're motivated to kill it!

Gotta put in the work if i want to see my abs. Lol

 

[ROIDDERS]

Gotta put in the work if i want to see my abs. Lol

Yep, abs definitely like to be trained a lot.

 

[ceo]

Thanks boss, adding the dips gave a great pump. Made the push day.

Bros, dips are really good. Try adding some weight to it. The most I ever added was 150 pounds and I got 5.

 

[Shakey]

Bros, dips are really good. Try adding some weight to it. The most I ever added was 150 pounds and I got 5.

Lol I can barely do bodyweight haha
Im gunna run to failure, then add negatives to 10 total. Wait til i can hit 10 or 12 without negs, ill get a belt to add weight.
Same with pull ups, topping off with negs til i can hit full sets.

 

[Ulter]

I actually only speedwalk. Running is off the table, i can feel the impact in my back immediately. But i can try speed walking sockfoot, i dont think the gym will allow barefoot, someones bound to complain.

Yeah, definitely running is brutal because it's very high impact and it runs up and down the body when you hit the ground.

 

[Shakey]

Yeah, definitely running is brutal because it's very high impact and it runs up and down the body when you hit the ground.

Man between BPC, consistent cardio plus some rest over the holidays, i just did a full 55mins no knee discomfort, did an extra 25 on top. Mad improvement from discomfort at 20min. Haha

 

[Ulter]

Man between BPC, consistent cardio plus some rest over the holidays, i just did a full 55mins no knee discomfort, did an extra 25 on top. Mad improvement from discomfort at 20min. Haha

that is great to hear, but don't overdo it. Something with the knees is something you have to work out around for the rest of your life, it sounds like.

 

[Shakey]

that is great to hear, but don't overdo it. Something with the knees is something you have to work out around for the rest of your life, it sounds like.

Yeah i usually go til my gait alters, but ive decided ill go into discomfort a little then call it. I was burning out doing 2hrs before lifting lol

 

[Ulter]

Yeah i usually go til my gait alters, but ive decided ill go into discomfort a little then call it. I was burning out doing 2hrs before lifting lol

I'm glad you posted this. How many people out there have good knees and good joints, and they don't even bother to exercise at all? Here you are with bad joints, and you're busting your ass. That just shows you how human nature is

 

[Shakey]

I'm glad you posted this. How many people out there have good knees and good joints, and they don't even bother to exercise at all? Here you are with bad joints, and you're busting your ass. That just shows you how human nature is

Yeah mines been bad for a long time, and as long as bpc keeps the inflammation down and my knees respond to cardio. Ill keep pushing myself until as much as possible.

Gotta break my limits.

 

[Ulter]

Yeah mines been bad for a long time, and as long as bpc keeps the inflammation down and my knees respond to cardio. Ill keep pushing myself until as much as possible.

Gotta break my limits.

Yeah, that is also cool that you have access to these healing peptides. These were not around back in my day.

 

[Shakey]

Yeah, that is also cool that you have access to these healing peptides. These were not around back in my day.

Deffinitely. My cardio during previous cut was a nightmare.

 

[Ulter]

Deffinitely. My cardio during previous cut was a nightmare.

You'll have to do some stationary cardio
like some Pilates or yoga this way that doesn't put pressure on your joints.
Pounding on cement by running on a sidewalk or running on a treadmill is not good for your joints.

 

[Shakey]

You'll have to do some stationary cardio
like some Pilates or yoga this way that doesn't put pressure on your joints.
Pounding on cement by running on a sidewalk or running on a treadmill is not good for your joints.

Yeah its one of the reasons i dont even touch flat treadmill, incline only. I find incline to reduce impact felt in spine.
I need new shoes aswell.

 

[Ulter]

Yeah its one of the reasons i dont even touch flat treadmill, incline only. I find incline to reduce impact felt in spine.
I need new shoes aswell.

Yeah, you need new shoes. Definitely get good quality shoes. Don't be buying cheap ones for $15. Invest in some quality ones and cycle them out.

 

[Shakey]

Yeah, you need new shoes. Definitely get good quality shoes. Don't be buying cheap ones for $15. Invest in some quality ones and cycle them out.

Im deff using 12 year old $30cad shoes at the moment. Haha

 

[Ulter]

Im deff using 12 year old $30cad shoes at the moment. Haha

when I was a teenager, I used old shoes that belonged to my grandpa. I ended up getting really bad shin splints and foot problems. The guy at the shoe store explained to me that you should always invest in good quality shoes with support when you go running. I learned my lesson the hard way.

 

[Shakey]

when I was a teenager, I used old shoes that belonged to my grandpa. I ended up getting really bad shin splints and foot problems. The guy at the shoe store explained to me that you should always invest in good quality shoes with support when you go running. I learned my lesson the hard way.

Started getting sore feet recently too.
Ill keep my eye open for something reasonable.

 

[Ulter]

Started getting sore feet recently too.
Ill keep my eye open for something reasonable.

You don't have a Nike outlet store or something, or maybe you can order some online. The key with those Nike shoes is you don't get them when they first come out. You wait a year, and then the price drops by 60-70%.

 

[Shakey]

You don't have a Nike outlet store or something, or maybe you can order some online. The key with those Nike shoes is you don't get them when they first come out. You wait a year, and then the price drops by 60-70%.

I have nikes actually, i think i got em clearance way back because im shoe size 13. But they are worn out.

Prob just check online for something.

 

[ceo]

Lol I can barely do bodyweight haha
Im gunna run to failure, then add negatives to 10 total. Wait til i can hit 10 or 12 without negs, ill get a belt to add weight.
Same with pull ups, topping off with negs til i can hit full sets.

Bros, eventually you're going to be able to do them no problem. Trust me.

 

[Shakey]

Bros, eventually you're going to be able to do them no problem. Trust me.

Damn right i will. Lol

 

[ceo]

Damn right i will. Lol

Bros, when you able to do them, I want to see the video.

 

[Shakey]

Bros, when you able to do them, I want to see the video.

What at 150lbs? Shit, itll take a while.

 

[ceo]

What at 150lbs? Shit, itll take a while.

bros haha. maybe start with 5 pounds first then work up

 

[Shakey]

bros haha. maybe start with 5 pounds first then work up

Nah, i got you. Ill do 150lbs next week. Itll be a video of me getting folded on the dip bar. Haha

 

[ceo]

Nah, i got you. Ill do 150lbs next week. Itll be a video of me getting folded on the dip bar. Haha

bros hahahahah. that would be funny video

 

[RoySimpson]

12/27/25
Weight
191.8lbs
Macros
Cal/Pro/Carb/Fat
1965/235/193/36
Meal 1
157g peameal
94g all bran
125ml 2%
Meal 2
200g lean trimmed porkchops
200g rice
Post WO
2 scoops whey
Meal 3
200g lean trimmed pork chops
200g rice
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 25min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7
Called it at 25min, both feet went warmly numb, probably just compressed a nerve a little
Workout
Push
Dips 6+3Nx3
Incline flys 20x10x3
Dumbell press 40x10x3
Upright rows 85x10x1, 90x10x2
Lateral raise 15x10x3
Front raise 15x10x3
Barbell skullcrushers 70x13x1, 80x9x1, 80x6x1
Tricep ext 20x7x3
Rope pulldown 35x12x1, 40x10x2
Ab machine 80x8x1, 80x10x2
Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 15min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7

@Shakey awesome push workout right here!

 

[ballin2504]

12/27/25
Weight
191.8lbs
Macros
Cal/Pro/Carb/Fat
1965/235/193/36
Meal 1
157g peameal
94g all bran
125ml 2%
Meal 2
200g lean trimmed porkchops
200g rice
Post WO
2 scoops whey
Meal 3
200g lean trimmed pork chops
200g rice
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 25min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7
Called it at 25min, both feet went warmly numb, probably just compressed a nerve a little
Workout
Push
Dips 6+3Nx3
Incline flys 20x10x3
Dumbell press 40x10x3
Upright rows 85x10x1, 90x10x2
Lateral raise 15x10x3
Front raise 15x10x3
Barbell skullcrushers 70x13x1, 80x9x1, 80x6x1
Tricep ext 20x7x3
Rope pulldown 35x12x1, 40x10x2
Ab machine 80x8x1, 80x10x2
Cardio
Treadmill
Duration 15min
Incline 6
Speed 3.7

@Shakey looks like you got some really good food options there and a great training session

 

[Shakey]

@Shakey awesome push workout right here!

Thanks bud, had a wicked pull day today as well.

 

[Shakey]

@Shakey looks like you got some really good food options there and a great training session

Yupp, switching protein pasta/reg pasta for a bit. Been rice tor a while.

 

[Shakey]

12/30/25
Update
Last back day i started with pull ups. i got some pain in my 2 upper abs after workout, figured i just never really hit those 2 before decently atleast. Pull ups today same thing but during exercise. Sharp pain at bottom of rep during full stretch and initial movement through about halfway or so of rep. No pain flexing or pressing it in anyway or at rest or any other exercise or activity, even on the ab crunch machine on push day.

So i imagine its a muscle strain, since i didnt even notice it all week and its only during pull ups. Will pin BPC locally to strain for now.

Will be removing pull ups, lat pull downs, bent over rows and ab focused exercises for now to let it heal. Lat exercises will consist of seated and chest supported rows. Will resume at a later date with partial pull up reps and progressively deeper stretch in the reps over time.
Weight
191.2lbs
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

 

[LevButlerov]

12/30/25
Update
Last back day i started with pull ups. i got some pain in my 2 upper abs after workout, figured i just never really hit those 2 before decently atleast. Pull ups today same thing but during exercise. Sharp pain at bottom of rep during full stretch and initial movement through about halfway or so of rep. No pain flexing or pressing it in anyway or at rest or any other exercise or activity, even on the ab crunch machine on push day.

So i imagine its a muscle strain, since i didnt even notice it all week and its only during pull ups. Will pin BPC locally to strain for now.

Will be removing pull ups, lat pull downs, bent over rows and ab focused exercises for now to let it heal. Lat exercises will consist of seated and chest supported rows. Will resume at a later date with partial pull up reps and progressively deeper stretch in the reps over time.
Weight
191.2lbs
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily
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last back day was good keep the pull ups in but careful of injury

 

[Shakey]

last back day was good keep the pull ups in but careful of injury

Ill try, but ill keep it to partials

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

12/30/25
Update
Last back day i started with pull ups. i got some pain in my 2 upper abs after workout, figured i just never really hit those 2 before decently atleast. Pull ups today same thing but during exercise. Sharp pain at bottom of rep during full stretch and initial movement through about halfway or so of rep. No pain flexing or pressing it in anyway or at rest or any other exercise or activity, even on the ab crunch machine on push day.

So i imagine its a muscle strain, since i didnt even notice it all week and its only during pull ups. Will pin BPC locally to strain for now.

Will be removing pull ups, lat pull downs, bent over rows and ab focused exercises for now to let it heal. Lat exercises will consist of seated and chest supported rows. Will resume at a later date with partial pull up reps and progressively deeper stretch in the reps over time.
Weight
191.2lbs
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 1mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily
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@Shakey Updates are awesome man....keep it up......

 

[Shakey]

@Shakey Updates are awesome man....keep it up......

Thanks bud

 

[LevButlerov]

Ill try, but ill keep it to partials

awesome lets do it Happy new year!

 

[Shakey]

awesome lets do it Happy new year!

Happy new year

 

[LevButlerov]

Happy new year

EVO family love

 

[Shakey]

1/3/26
Update: Gym consistency has been spotty last week, mostly due to having to shovel so much damn snow and my back. Will get back on track with a Torso day on sun. Diets been iffy for a couple days, but ill fix that tomorrow. Todays wasnt good and i had to fight to get through last meal cause i wasnt hungry

Even though its a week earlier than planned, i raised reta to 2mg. Other than first doses weak and barely noticable nausea for maybe 16hrs, theres been none. Was about the same level with 2mg.

Also forgot hip abd/add machine today, will add to routine notes and ill be adding forearms back in, neglected them last 2 legs days.
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

 

[LevButlerov]

1/3/26
Update: Gym consistency has been spotty last week, mostly due to having to shovel so much damn snow and my back. Will get back on track with a Torso day on sun. Diets been iffy for a couple days, but ill fix that tomorrow. Todays wasnt good and i had to fight to get through last meal cause i wasnt hungry

Even though its a week earlier than planned, i raised reta to 2mg. Other than first doses weak and barely noticable nausea for maybe 16hrs, theres been none. Was about the same level with 2mg.

Also forgot hip abd/add machine today, will add to routine notes and ill be adding forearms back in, neglected them last 2 legs days.
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily
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it happens during the holidays to be a bit off dont worry lets get back into it @Shakey but you did get good calf volume

 

[Shakey]

it happens during the holidays to be a bit off dont worry lets get back into it @Shakey but you did get good calf volume

Got flaxseed in diet too

 

[BeMe]

1/3/26
Update: Gym consistency has been spotty last week, mostly due to having to shovel so much damn snow and my back. Will get back on track with a Torso day on sun. Diets been iffy for a couple days, but ill fix that tomorrow. Todays wasnt good and i had to fight to get through last meal cause i wasnt hungry

Even though its a week earlier than planned, i raised reta to 2mg. Other than first doses weak and barely noticable nausea for maybe 16hrs, theres been none. Was about the same level with 2mg.

Also forgot hip abd/add machine today, will add to routine notes and ill be adding forearms back in, neglected them last 2 legs days.
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily
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Looks like a solid workout to me. Good volume for the legs. Shoveling snow this year has been a workout in itself so I'd say you're finding a good balance here.

 

[Shakey]

Looks like a solid workout to me. Good volume for the legs. Shoveling snow this year has been a workout in itself so I'd say you're finding a good balance here.

Ive actually started shoveling ambidextrously. Switching back and forth to equalize the strain on my back. Its wotking better than i thought, but its super weird when starting. Lol

Apparently it says we've gotten 22" in the last 5 days, but i think that estimate is on the low side.

 

[BeMe]

Ive actually started shoveling ambidextrously. Switching back and forth to equalize the strain on my back. Its wotking better than i thought, but its super weird when starting. Lol

Apparently it says we've gotten 22" in the last 5 days, but i think that estimate is on the low side.

Yea I switch up sides too. It is very weird. Changing grips with your bottom hand helps too.

Its not just the falling snow. The winds were crazy last week and blowing a lot of snow back onto the driveways and walkways. I was working out in Elmvale on Wednesday and the shut down non essential travel cuz of the white outs. That was a sketchy drive

 

[HarleyGuy]

1/3/26
Update: Gym consistency has been spotty last week, mostly due to having to shovel so much damn snow and my back. Will get back on track with a Torso day on sun. Diets been iffy for a couple days, but ill fix that tomorrow. Todays wasnt good and i had to fight to get through last meal cause i wasnt hungry

Even though its a week earlier than planned, i raised reta to 2mg. Other than first doses weak and barely noticable nausea for maybe 16hrs, theres been none. Was about the same level with 2mg.

Also forgot hip abd/add machine today, will add to routine notes and ill be adding forearms back in, neglected them last 2 legs days.
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily
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My Canadian bro your workouts are dedicated and intense! I loved looking through all these!

14g Psyllium Husk

This is great! I've gotten used to taking this a few times a day LOL. Never been regular in my life until this with Digest Gold.

Orillia.

Remember the ol' Atherly Arms?

Gotta put in the work if i want to see my abs. Lol

Looking forward to progress update pics bro!

 

[Shakey]

Yea I switch up sides too. It is very weird. Changing grips with your bottom hand helps too.

Its not just the falling snow. The winds were crazy last week and blowing a lot of snow back onto the driveways and walkways. I was working out in Elmvale on Wednesday and the shut down non essential travel cuz of the white outs. That was a sketchy drive

I bet it was sketchy. Earlier in the week the signs they put up to close the highways blew away so there were accidents on the closed sections cause no one could tell.

 

[Shakey]

My Canadian bro your workouts are dedicated and intense! I loved looking through all these!


This is great! I've gotten used to taking this a few times a day LOL. Never been regular in my life until this with Digest Gold.

Remember the ol' Atherly Arms?

Looking forward to progress update pics bro!

Holy @HarleyGuy , had like 100 notifications. Lol
Thanks bud. Was the same with regularity. Was it you who recommended Yogti Organic Husk? I started getting that, even though it was like $5 bucks more, because i never took into account actual husk per scoop vs metamucil. Works out to be way cheaper per gram of husk.

Hahahahah, atherly arms, the fuckin first bro. After they lost their liquor licence for selling blow, they started selling breakfast. You could get the hungryman breaky while watchin the old leather on stage. Lol

Ill put some up when ive made some good progress, im down about 17lbs from start but only about 7lbs since i started logging.

 

[Shakey]

For the Non-Canadians.

@HarleyGuy @BeMe

 

[HarleyGuy]

Thanks bud. Was the same with regularity. Was it you who recommended Yogti Organic Husk?

I always tell members to get raw organic actual husk. I find there's a huge difference vs. Metamucil. One time I was out and had to use Metamucil and it was shit. It stuck to the glass and didn't go down well at all it was crap. You can feel the difference with raw organic husk too.

Hahahahah, atherly arms, the fuckin first bro. After they lost their liquor licence for selling blow, they started selling breakfast. You could get the hungryman breaky while watchin the old leather on stage. Lol

That fuckin ripper bar was right out of a Quentin movie it was my kind of bar!

Ill put some up when ive made some good progress,

Let's do that!

Holy @HarleyGuy , had like 100 notifications. Lol

Haha I was getting behind on your log and shouldn't be as you're a fellow Canadian! I do read every post so you'll know when I am LOL.

 

[HarleyGuy]

For the Non-Canadians.
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@HarleyGuy @BeMe

Now don't be tweakin' your back againshoveling there cowboy!! Steady as she goes and get that BPC ready! LOL

 

[Shakey]

I always tell members to get raw organic actual husk. I find there's a huge difference vs. Metamucil. One time I was out and had to use Metamucil and it was shit. It stuck to the glass and didn't go down well at all it was crap. You can feel the difference with raw organic husk too.

It does stir in as good, but it also doesnt stick near as much to the cup. I also mix milk thistle powder in with it. The husk covers up the hideous taste of milk thistle. Lol

That fuckin ripper bar was right out of a Quentin movie it was my kind of bar!

Damn straight. Dont forget that a dentist and bouncer got in a fight, bouncer one punched the dentist and he died in hospital. He got off the manslaughter charge due to conflicting drunk witness statements.

Haha I was getting behind on your log and shouldn't be as you're a fellow Canadian! I do read every post so you'll know when I am LOL.

With the amount I thought i was being scolded for my diet last few days. Lol. I follow both yours and @BeMe . I read most of em.

 

[BeMe]

I bet it was sketchy. Earlier in the week the signs they put up to close the highways blew away so there were accidents on the closed sections cause no one could tell.

Yea it was full white out for a second or two here and there passing the farm fields. Took me way longer to get up then back cuz the 400 had a big section that was closed north of Barrie

 

[Shakey]

Now don't be tweakin' your back againshoveling there cowboy!! Steady as she goes and get that BPC ready! LOL

Yeah ill try, been think bout raising the dose. Going to look at getting some glow, so i dont have to stretch my bpc kit as far.

 

[Shakey]

Yea it was full white out for a second or two here and there passing the farm fields. Took me way longer to get up then back cuz the 400 had a big section that was closed north of Barrie

I bet. We've been lucky there hasnt been a pile up on 400 yet with the last week.
Its been brutal, just out of town here theyve gotten atleast 50% more or even double than me.

 

[LevButlerov]

Got flaxseed in diet too

perfect

 

[LevButlerov]

For the Non-Canadians.
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@HarleyGuy @BeMe

very cold there!!!!

 

[Shakey]

1/3/26
No cardio today
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

 

[LevButlerov]

1/3/26
No cardio today
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily
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smooth day high protein keep it steady

 

[HarleyGuy]

1/3/26
No cardio today
Supps
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily
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With your back issue and for recovery I'd get GLOW like you're thinking and up the BPC dose to 500mcg if it's in your budget. I'm currently running 1000mcg of BPC with my KLOW blend.

 

[Shakey]

With your back issue and for recovery I'd get GLOW like you're thinking and up the BPC dose to 500mcg if it's in your budget. I'm currently running 1000mcg of BPC with my KLOW blend.

I was going to get KLOW but fell short $$, so ill make do with GLOW.
Id run GLOW in am, with extra BPC pm. Most likely.

 

[Shakey]

1/4/26
Update: I will be adjusting my supps as acid reflux has been getting worse. Been progressively getting worse for a couple years, but i believe between Reta and my supp list theres too many things aggravating it as of late. So ill dial back the supps to see. Also starting to take some Pepcid(famotidine) twice daily to help.

Been meaning to talk to my Doc for a year or so about GERD from smoking.

Ill be cutting out
Pre-Workout (will look at some stim free options)
Digest Enzymes (will reintroduce at some point)
Green Tea Extract
Caffeine

Starting split dosing
Fish oils am/pm

Supps - current
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily

 

[BeMe]

1/4/26
Update: I will be adjusting my supps as acid reflux has been getting worse. Been progressively getting worse for a couple years, but i believe between Reta and my supp list theres too many things aggravating it as of late. So ill dial back the supps to see. Also starting to take some Pepcid(famotidine) twice daily to help.

Been meaning to talk to my Doc for a year or so about GERD from smoking.

Ill be cutting out
Pre-Workout (will look at some stim free options)
Digest Enzymes (will reintroduce at some point)
Green Tea Extract
Caffeine

Starting split dosing
Fish oils am/pm

Supps - current
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily View attachment 163822View attachment 163823View attachment 163824View attachment 163825View attachment 163826View attachment 163827View attachment 163828View attachment 163829

I had GERD too back when I was a smoker. Had to do an endoscopy and they put me on some pills for a while.

Mainly I just needed to change my diet and remove acidic foods. Quitting smoking helped a ton too.

Have you tried drinking some baking soda 1/3 tsp mixed with a shake or cup of water. Or apple cider vinegar with the mother, 1 tbsp in a glass of warm water? Both help me pretty good. Pepcid is my last go to if things get really bad.

 

[Shakey]

I had GERD too back when I was a smoker. Had to do an endoscopy and they put me on some pills for a while.

Mainly I just needed to change my diet and remove acidic foods. Quitting smoking helped a ton too.

Have you tried drinking some baking soda 1/3 tsp mixed with a shake or cup of water. Or apple cider vinegar with the mother, 1 tbsp in a glass of warm water? Both help me pretty good. Pepcid is my last go to if things get really bad.

I read online apple cider vinegar makes it worse? Havent really tried anything til i bought pepcid and tums today.

Ive honestly just left it and never bothered with it. I tend to put off going to doctors. Lol

My biggest issue is empty stomache, thats when reflux hits, that and if i bend over to fast.

Maybe ill try the soda thing. Did you do it during reflux or preventative? And what is "the mother" mean? Lol

 

[LevButlerov]

1/4/26
Update: I will be adjusting my supps as acid reflux has been getting worse. Been progressively getting worse for a couple years, but i believe between Reta and my supp list theres too many things aggravating it as of late. So ill dial back the supps to see. Also starting to take some Pepcid(famotidine) twice daily to help.

Been meaning to talk to my Doc for a year or so about GERD from smoking.

Ill be cutting out
Pre-Workout (will look at some stim free options)
Digest Enzymes (will reintroduce at some point)
Green Tea Extract
Caffeine

Starting split dosing
Fish oils am/pm

Supps - current
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily View attachment 163822View attachment 163823View attachment 163824View attachment 163825View attachment 163826View attachment 163827View attachment 163828View attachment 163829

Good day and I like your bench and pull ups @Shakey
try baking soda in water
and try apple cider vinegar different times

see which ones helps

 

[HarleyGuy]

1/4/26
Update: I will be adjusting my supps as acid reflux has been getting worse. Been progressively getting worse for a couple years, but i believe between Reta and my supp list theres too many things aggravating it as of late. So ill dial back the supps to see. Also starting to take some Pepcid(famotidine) twice daily to help.

Been meaning to talk to my Doc for a year or so about GERD from smoking.

Ill be cutting out
Pre-Workout (will look at some stim free options)
Digest Enzymes (will reintroduce at some point)
Green Tea Extract
Caffeine

Starting split dosing
Fish oils am/pm

Supps - current
6 Multivitamin
1 Probiotic
2 Digestive Enzyme
6g Fish Oil(1980mg EPA/1320 DHA)
2g Green Tea Extract
250mg Caffeine
1500mg NAC
500mcg Vitamin D + K2 200mcg E3D
1g Vitamin C
500mg Milk Thistle
14g Psyllium Husk
5g Creatine
Peptides
Reta 2mg weekly
BPC 300mcg daily View attachment 163822View attachment 163823View attachment 163824View attachment 163825View attachment 163826View attachment 163827View attachment 163828View attachment 163829

Nice workout I actually like the ab crunch machine a lot because you can load up the weight and it's better than a bodyweight crunch.

For the GERD you can try ginger either in supplement or a strong ginger tea. My sister has it and she doesn't smoke and believe it or not bananas helped her.

I was going to get KLOW but fell short $$, so ill make do with GLOW.
Id run GLOW in am, with extra BPC pm. Most likely.

This sounds like a plan GLOW is g2g and the extra BPC you can't lose.

Ill be cutting out
Pre-Workout (will look at some stim free options)

Good. Do you feel you need a pre-workout?

Digest Enzymes (will reintroduce at some point)

I'm not sure if this is a good idea. They won't help with GERD but they shouldn't make it worse either so why cut them out? If anything the added help with digestion and food sitting stagnant too long could help in creating less acidity. Not really proven but I don't see why to cut out digestive enzymes when digestion is still something you want to optimize with or without GERD.

 

[Shakey]

Good day and I like your bench and pull ups @Shakey
try baking soda in water
and try apple cider vinegar different times

see which ones helps

Will do

 

[Shakey]

Nice workout I actually like the ab crunch machine a lot because you can load up the weight and it's better than a bodyweight crunch.

Same, i kept angling the ab bench steeper and steeper by stacking plates under it. Then i tried the crunch machine and it didnt put as much load on my back..

For the GERD you can try ginger either in supplement or a strong ginger tea. My sister has it and she doesn't smoke and believe it or not bananas helped her.

Perhaps ill look into ginger. Ill get some bananas to try for when i get reflux.

This sounds like a plan GLOW is g2g and the extra BPC you can't lose.

Good. Do you feel you need a pre-workout?

Yeah, it's been shipped, but i went through a grey vendor instead. So ill be getting testing done myself. I can imagine the scolding ill get on here. I found a lab in alberta thatll handle private samples.

Id go janoshik, but staying domestic for testing is just cheaper.

Not really i suppose, though its a good motivator.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea. They won't help with GERD but they shouldn't make it worse either so why cut them out? If anything the added help with digestion and food sitting stagnant too long could help in creating less acidity. Not really proven but I don't see why to cut out digestive enzymes when digestion is still something you want to optimize with or without GERD.

I put my supp list in chatgpt, and i cut out most things it said to for now.
It said cut the enzymes, and reintroduce in am when symptoms lessen, to see how much effect they had.