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[mrmikerat]

Hey all, based on some really helpful responses to an initial post I made last week, I am starting a log so I can track progress and share with you all my journey, and hopefully pick up some great advice from the veterans here along the way. I'm using the log template, but please let me know if I need to add anything else. Thanks!

Never run a cycle before, and I am fairly new to working out in general.
Prior to this picture, I started training for about 8 weeks using random workouts from various apps and followed with 8 weeks of the LIIFT More Program by Beachbody. I am about 1 week into round 2 of LIIFT More for a total of 17 weeks working out so far. I have recently gotten much better with my diet as far as not eating junk, and that has made a big difference.

My Information:

• Age: 36
• Height: 5'11"
• Weight: 188
• Body Fat % (estimated): 20-23%
• Training Experience (in years): <1

Training:

• Doing the BeachBody LIIFT More program which is 5 days per week, usually about 45m daily.
• On M/W/F, I also do a 30 minute HIIT circuit, which is 5 exercises, 1 minute each, 5 times.

Diet:

• Daily Caloric Intake: No idea, but will start tracking this and update as I go.
• Macronutrient Split:
  • Daily Carb Intake: Less than 40g typically. (I'm diabetic, so eating very little carbs is the best way to maintain my glucose levels)
  • Daily Protein Intake: I try to get at least 150g, which includes at least 2 shakes per day @ 30g each. The rest I try to get from meats.
  • Daily Fat Intake: Probably around 100g

• Meal Plan:
  • Breakfast: 4-5 hard-boiled eggs, maybe with a half slice of wheat toast /w butter.
  • Snack: Cheese/Salami
  • Lunch: Grilled Salmon or Chicken /w vegetables (typically broccoli or bell peppers)
  • Snack: Almonds or Beef Jerky, maybe a protein bar
  • Dinner: Steak or Chicken /w vegetables (typically broccoli or bell peppers)

Supplements: All of these are DAILY

• DHEA, 50mg
• Daily Men's Multivitamin
• Tribulus, 1500mg
• Maca/Ashwaganda/Fenugreek Combo
• Magnesium, 1000mg
• DIM, 300mg
• Creatine, 5mg (post-workout)

Blood Work:

• Recent Blood Work: Yes (2/15/2024)
• Attached to this post.

Cycle Plan:

• Cycle Goals: Gain lean muscle, lose a bit of body fat, and increase muscle definition.
• Compounds Planned for Use: N/A Don't Know
• Dosage and Frequency: N/A
• Cycle Length: How long should a cycle be?

-POST CURRENT PICTURE OF YOURSELF-
Don't be worried about what you look like, everyone on here struggles with something about themselves. This is the first step on your new journey. Don't start it off by back stepping. Everyone here is here to help you. Your going to look back on your first pic upload and not recognize yourself. Good luck

 

[s.gentz]

Hey all, based on some really helpful responses to an initial post I made last week, I am starting a log so I can track progress and share with you all my journey, and hopefully pick up some great advice from the veterans here along the way. I'm using the log template, but please let me know if I need to add anything else. Thanks!

Never run a cycle before, and I am fairly new to working out in general.
Prior to this picture, I started training for about 8 weeks using random workouts from various apps and followed with 8 weeks of the LIIFT More Program by Beachbody. I am about 1 week into round 2 of LIIFT More for a total of 17 weeks working out so far. I have recently gotten much better with my diet as far as not eating junk, and that has made a big difference.

My Information:

• Age: 36
• Height: 5'11"
• Weight: 188
• Body Fat % (estimated): 20-23%
• Training Experience (in years): <1

Training:

• Doing the BeachBody LIIFT More program which is 5 days per week, usually about 45m daily.
• On M/W/F, I also do a 30 minute HIIT circuit, which is 5 exercises, 1 minute each, 5 times.

Diet:

• Daily Caloric Intake: No idea, but will start tracking this and update as I go.
• Macronutrient Split:
  • Daily Carb Intake: Less than 40g typically. (I'm diabetic, so eating very little carbs is the best way to maintain my glucose levels)
  • Daily Protein Intake: I try to get at least 150g, which includes at least 2 shakes per day @ 30g each. The rest I try to get from meats.
  • Daily Fat Intake: Probably around 100g

• Meal Plan:
  • Breakfast: 4-5 hard-boiled eggs, maybe with a half slice of wheat toast /w butter.
  • Snack: Cheese/Salami
  • Lunch: Grilled Salmon or Chicken /w vegetables (typically broccoli or bell peppers)
  • Snack: Almonds or Beef Jerky, maybe a protein bar
  • Dinner: Steak or Chicken /w vegetables (typically broccoli or bell peppers)

Supplements: All of these are DAILY

• DHEA, 50mg
• Daily Men's Multivitamin
• Tribulus, 1500mg
• Maca/Ashwaganda/Fenugreek Combo
• Magnesium, 1000mg
• DIM, 300mg
• Creatine, 5mg (post-workout)

Blood Work:

• Recent Blood Work: Yes (2/15/2024)
• Attached to this post.

Cycle Plan:

• Cycle Goals: Gain lean muscle, lose a bit of body fat, and increase muscle definition.
• Compounds Planned for Use: N/A Don't Know
• Dosage and Frequency: N/A
• Cycle Length: How long should a cycle be?

-POST CURRENT PICTURE OF YOURSELF-
Don't be worried about what you look like, everyone on here struggles with something about themselves. This is the first step on your new journey. Don't start it off by back stepping. Everyone here is here to help you. Your going to look back on your first pic upload and not recognize yourself. Good luck

Great job getting this together.
Couple things i see on your bloods. Your cholesterol is a bit out of whack and your glucose is through the roof. I see you are diabetic. Is it controlled?
Let's get that figured out and make sure all training and diet stays on track for a couple months and then let's talk about doing a cycle. We can maximize everything we can now and make sure good habits are in place so you will have a very successful first cycle.

 

[stevesmi]

sgentz asks some good questions

its important to remember using AAS will make pre-existing conditions worse

 

[LevButlerov]

Hey all, based on some really helpful responses to an initial post I made last week, I am starting a log so I can track progress and share with you all my journey, and hopefully pick up some great advice from the veterans here along the way. I'm using the log template, but please let me know if I need to add anything else. Thanks!

Never run a cycle before, and I am fairly new to working out in general.
Prior to this picture, I started training for about 8 weeks using random workouts from various apps and followed with 8 weeks of the LIIFT More Program by Beachbody. I am about 1 week into round 2 of LIIFT More for a total of 17 weeks working out so far. I have recently gotten much better with my diet as far as not eating junk, and that has made a big difference.

My Information:

• Age: 36
• Height: 5'11"
• Weight: 188
• Body Fat % (estimated): 20-23%
• Training Experience (in years): <1

Training:

• Doing the BeachBody LIIFT More program which is 5 days per week, usually about 45m daily.
• On M/W/F, I also do a 30 minute HIIT circuit, which is 5 exercises, 1 minute each, 5 times.

Diet:

• Daily Caloric Intake: No idea, but will start tracking this and update as I go.
• Macronutrient Split:
  • Daily Carb Intake: Less than 40g typically. (I'm diabetic, so eating very little carbs is the best way to maintain my glucose levels)
  • Daily Protein Intake: I try to get at least 150g, which includes at least 2 shakes per day @ 30g each. The rest I try to get from meats.
  • Daily Fat Intake: Probably around 100g

• Meal Plan:
  • Breakfast: 4-5 hard-boiled eggs, maybe with a half slice of wheat toast /w butter.
  • Snack: Cheese/Salami
  • Lunch: Grilled Salmon or Chicken /w vegetables (typically broccoli or bell peppers)
  • Snack: Almonds or Beef Jerky, maybe a protein bar
  • Dinner: Steak or Chicken /w vegetables (typically broccoli or bell peppers)

Supplements: All of these are DAILY

• DHEA, 50mg
• Daily Men's Multivitamin
• Tribulus, 1500mg
• Maca/Ashwaganda/Fenugreek Combo
• Magnesium, 1000mg
• DIM, 300mg
• Creatine, 5mg (post-workout)

Blood Work:

• Recent Blood Work: Yes (2/15/2024)
• Attached to this post.

Cycle Plan:

• Cycle Goals: Gain lean muscle, lose a bit of body fat, and increase muscle definition.
• Compounds Planned for Use: N/A Don't Know
• Dosage and Frequency: N/A
• Cycle Length: How long should a cycle be?

-POST CURRENT PICTURE OF YOURSELF-
Don't be worried about what you look like, everyone on here struggles with something about themselves. This is the first step on your new journey. Don't start it off by back stepping. Everyone here is here to help you. Your going to look back on your first pic upload and not recognize yourself. Good luck

@mrmikerat welcome fully now to the EVO family with your LOG happy to see you

your bloods with diabetic levels, I would say lets work on your diet and fasting first, cut carbs and lets cut the eating window
reconfirm, what are you taking for your diabetes pills injections or? list it


diet please get us more diet details as you eat
training please share actual training you doing sets reps and exercises and weights and cardio
If you don't log what you eat or train now, open NOTES on phone and start recording it there and paste here. Very easy.

pics
please share pics of yourself face blurred week by week so we see progress
please share pics of your meals
pics of your training
pics of your supps

and keep sharing please

 

[Mobster]

Great job getting this together.
Couple things i see on your bloods. Your cholesterol is a bit out of whack and your glucose is through the roof. I see you are diabetic. Is it controlled?
Let's get that figured out and make sure all training and diet stays on track for a couple months and then let's talk about doing a cycle. We can maximize everything we can now and make sure good habits are in place so you will have a very successful first cycle.

Yeah what's happening there?

 

[e2]

Your glucose is pre-diabetic
are you taking any medications or anything like that

 

[2Thick]

we gotta make sure you don't go full-blown type 2 diabetic
first step is get your body fat down

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

diet will be crucial here
improve the food you're eating

 

[Wootoom]

gotta do some fasting and time restricted eating
that will go a long way of switching your insulin sensitivity

 

[JasonPriest]

your diet doesn't seem that bad at all
one of the things you can improve on is more fruits and veggies

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro what time you eating?
that important to know as well

 

[Quadsweep]

you don't look like you're 21% body fat
but that's what the numbers show how did you get it tested

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[average918]

Brother you definitely looking a lot leaner then 21 percent body fat, sometimes those scales can be off the mark

 

[average918]

You have a good physique bro I can see you doing really well on this log

 

[ceo]

Bros what exactly did you use to measure your body fat
I think your leaner than what it says

 

[ROIDDERS]

pre-diabetic not good
did you fast before you got your test

 

[chesty]

anything over 100 no good
get your glucose under control now is the time

 

[Ulter]

gotta start exercise daily and eat better
also look into fasting it works good

 

[25homes]

Hey all, based on some really helpful responses to an initial post I made last week, I am starting a log so I can track progress and share with you all my journey, and hopefully pick up some great advice from the veterans here along the way. I'm using the log template, but please let me know if I need to add anything else. Thanks!

Never run a cycle before, and I am fairly new to working out in general.
Prior to this picture, I started training for about 8 weeks using random workouts from various apps and followed with 8 weeks of the LIIFT More Program by Beachbody. I am about 1 week into round 2 of LIIFT More for a total of 17 weeks working out so far. I have recently gotten much better with my diet as far as not eating junk, and that has made a big difference.

My Information:

• Age: 36
• Height: 5'11"
• Weight: 188
• Body Fat % (estimated): 20-23%
• Training Experience (in years): <1

Training:

• Doing the BeachBody LIIFT More program which is 5 days per week, usually about 45m daily.
• On M/W/F, I also do a 30 minute HIIT circuit, which is 5 exercises, 1 minute each, 5 times.

Diet:

• Daily Caloric Intake: No idea, but will start tracking this and update as I go.
• Macronutrient Split:
  • Daily Carb Intake: Less than 40g typically. (I'm diabetic, so eating very little carbs is the best way to maintain my glucose levels)
  • Daily Protein Intake: I try to get at least 150g, which includes at least 2 shakes per day @ 30g each. The rest I try to get from meats.
  • Daily Fat Intake: Probably around 100g

• Meal Plan:
  • Breakfast: 4-5 hard-boiled eggs, maybe with a half slice of wheat toast /w butter.
  • Snack: Cheese/Salami
  • Lunch: Grilled Salmon or Chicken /w vegetables (typically broccoli or bell peppers)
  • Snack: Almonds or Beef Jerky, maybe a protein bar
  • Dinner: Steak or Chicken /w vegetables (typically broccoli or bell peppers)

Supplements: All of these are DAILY

• DHEA, 50mg
• Daily Men's Multivitamin
• Tribulus, 1500mg
• Maca/Ashwaganda/Fenugreek Combo
• Magnesium, 1000mg
• DIM, 300mg
• Creatine, 5mg (post-workout)

Blood Work:

• Recent Blood Work: Yes (2/15/2024)
• Attached to this post.

Cycle Plan:

• Cycle Goals: Gain lean muscle, lose a bit of body fat, and increase muscle definition.
• Compounds Planned for Use: N/A Don't Know
• Dosage and Frequency: N/A
• Cycle Length: How long should a cycle be?

-POST CURRENT PICTURE OF YOURSELF-
Don't be worried about what you look like, everyone on here struggles with something about themselves. This is the first step on your new journey. Don't start it off by back stepping. Everyone here is here to help you. Your going to look back on your first pic upload and not recognize yourself. Good luck

Nice work