Approved Log Testosterone and Retatrutide Cutting Cycle Log

[LevButlerov]

Legs Thursday:

Stairmaster: 30 mins 106 floors total

Leg extensions: 4x25 105lbs
Leg press: 4x25 250lbs (this was hard, but now my quads are hard - worth it!)

Leg press calves ext: 3x15 250lbs full ROM
Standing calves raises: 3x21 70lbs

Lying leg curls: 4x25 90lbs
Standing one leg curls: 4x10 each leg 25lbs plate

Abs:
Crunches: 3x25
Leg raises 3x20
Side heel touches: 3x30

good day pumped!
how is the appetite? @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

good day pumped!
how is the appetite? @zucchini

Appetite is okay.

I had some wings and a frozen broccoli and chicken meal in the morning/noon - just got home now and put some wings in the air fryer. Might do some frozen fries too or maybe rice....

will post those.

 

[LevButlerov]

Appetite is okay.

I had some wings and a frozen broccoli and chicken meal in the morning/noon - just got home now and put some wings in the air fryer. Might do some frozen fries too or maybe rice....

will post those.

i was hoping you would say its gone no appetite lol

 

[zucchini]

Here's Dinner:

Will drink one serving protein shake too to get it up high.

 

[zucchini]

Nutrition:

i was hoping you would say its gone no appetite lol

So, I won't say it's gone, it sure is there but it's not like I can eat alot. I have to portion it out but I do feel hungry, my stomach actually makes sounds and make me feel hungry if I am not eating something within about 6 or so hour gap...

 

[LevButlerov]

Here's Dinner:
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Will drink one serving protein shake too to get it up high.

Nutrition:
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So, I won't say it's gone, it sure is there but it's not like I can eat alot. I have to portion it out but I do feel hungry, my stomach actually makes sounds and make me feel hungry if I am not eating something within about 6 or so hour gap...

interesting you're still hungry on 3mgs @zucchini we might need to combo 2 GLP1s for you
when can you get blood work done?

 

[zucchini]

interesting you're still hungry on 3mgs @zucchini we might need to combo 2 GLP1s for you
when can you get blood work done?

I have to speak with the doctor for it so he can write it.
Talking to him on 23rd I think, and then maybe on 24th or 25th I can give specimen

 

[LevButlerov]

I have to speak with the doctor for it so he can write it.
Talking to him on 23rd I think, and then maybe on 24th or 25th I can give specimen

you should try to get tirzepatide not semaglutide if you can

 

[zucchini]

you should try to get tirzepatide not semaglutide if you can

Isn't Reta even better than Trizepatide on paper?

 

[LevButlerov]

Isn't Reta even better than Trizepatide on paper?

It is but overall, for hunger straight appetite it's stronger at high doses but seems you have a budget and we can't budget it, otherwise we'd have you on 4mgs+ @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

It is but overall, for hunger straight appetite it's stronger at high doses but seems you have a budget and we can't budget it, otherwise we'd have you on 4mgs+ @zucchini

yeah I think anything over 3mg. I would be too hesitant to take as well.

 

[LevButlerov]

yeah I think anything over 3mg. I would be too hesitant to take as well.

incorrect thinking, retatrutide doses go up to 5-7mgs even depends on purity @zucchini but due to limited budget we'll need to add a prescription glp1 for you

 

[zucchini]

Arms friday:

Treadmill 10 mins 3 speed 3 incline

Biceps:
Incline curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells
Standing dumbbell curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells
Preacher curls: 3x25 60lbs on the machine

That's all i could do today. Dealing with something personal.

 

[LevButlerov]

Arms friday:

Treadmill 10 mins 3 speed 3 incline

Biceps:
Incline curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells
Standing dumbbell curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells
Preacher curls: 3x25 60lbs on the machine

That's all i could do today. Dealing with something personal.

good arms

are you ok? what personal issue? @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

good arms

are you ok? what personal issue? @zucchini

Hey man. It was just something family/life related. not related to health. It's resolved thou.
Sunday today, will pin 0.14 ml of test as planned

 

[waggat]

Legs Thursday:

Stairmaster: 30 mins 106 floors total

Leg extensions: 4x25 105lbs
Leg press: 4x25 250lbs (this was hard, but now my quads are hard - worth it!)

Leg press calves ext: 3x15 250lbs full ROM
Standing calves raises: 3x21 70lbs

Lying leg curls: 4x25 90lbs
Standing one leg curls: 4x10 each leg 25lbs plate

Abs:
Crunches: 3x25
Leg raises 3x20
Side heel touches: 3x30

Nice leg workout mate. 30 min on the Stairmaster is good going too.

 

[zucchini]

Nice leg workout mate. 30 min on the Stairmaster is good going too.

Yeah man it slaps!!

 

[HarleyGuy]

Arms friday:

Treadmill 10 mins 3 speed 3 incline

Biceps:
Incline curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells
Standing dumbbell curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells
Preacher curls: 3x25 60lbs on the machine

That's all i could do today. Dealing with something personal.

Despite dealing with that resolved personal issue you made it to the gym and that's important bro, well done!

Yes fasted.

Great way to work out!

Leg press: 4x25 250lbs

High reps like this is great!

Isn't Reta even better than Trizepatide on paper?

If you can afford Reta it's the best yes. If you can get an Rx I'd take @LevButlerov's advice and run two of them.

Preacher curls: 3x25 60lbs on the machine

25 reps I like it!

As for Reta, 3mg is what I'm taking and I know I could tolerate way higher. I have zero sides on 3mg and have little to no food noise late at night when it's the worst for me. Eventually I know I'll end up at 4-5mg since that's the way my body always works, high tolerance for all drugs it seems. No need to worry about a specific dosing number if it's being recommended by @LevButlerov or other well informed Mods bro, we got your back.

 

[LevButlerov]

Hey man. It was just something family/life related. not related to health. It's resolved thou.
Sunday today, will pin 0.14 ml of test as planned

wish you the best

 

[zucchini]

I have been up since 4am and only had a total of 5 hours of sleep. Had to drive out for some work stuff, almost 650km rounx trip, thats about 400 miles for my americano friends. Super late and sleep deprived but wanted to get a workout in even if it was shitty and small. Had half a grilled chicken club in the afternoon from boston pizza with some fried and grabbing some chipotle after the workout even thou i don't have an appetite, as i dont want to crash.


Back Monday:

Treadmill: 3 speed 0 incline 20 mins.

Seated chest supported machine rows: 3x25 160lbs
Wide Cable rows: 3x25 110lbs
Hyper ext: 3x15 45lbs plate

Abs:
Crunches: 3x20 supersetted with Side Heel touches: 3x30

Fuck carbs so fuck chipotle. No chipotle. Don't feel like eating.

 

[LevButlerov]

I have been up since 4am and only had a total of 5 hours of sleep. Had to drive out for some work stuff, almost 650km rounx trip, thats about 400 miles for my americano friends. Super late and sleep deprived but wanted to get a workout in even if it was shitty and small. Had half a grilled chicken club in the afternoon from boston pizza with some fried and grabbing some chipotle after the workout even thou i don't have an appetite, as i dont want to crash.


Back Monday:

Treadmill: 3 speed 0 incline 20 mins.

Seated chest supported machine rows: 3x25 160lbs
Wide Cable rows: 3x25 110lbs
Hyper ext: 3x15 45lbs plate

Abs:
Crunches: 3x20 supersetted with Side Heel touches: 3x30

Fuck carbs so fuck chipotle. No chipotle. Don't feel like eating.

if you got short sleep, get rest tomorrow no training and recover @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

if you got short sleep, get rest tomorrow no training and recover @zucchini

If i dont feel sluggish mid day, i will go hit chest or shoulders thou.

I have noticed how since yesterday i have had no appetite... its funny, is it that reta takes a super long time, even 2 weeks, to hit me?

Anyways, tomorrow is reta and test pin day. Will poste when pinned.


Will make a one scoop protein shake just to keep protein up for the night and add some husk in there too.

 

[LevButlerov]

If i dont feel sluggish mid day, i will go hit chest or shoulders thou.

I have noticed how since yesterday i have had no appetite... its funny, is it that reta takes a super long time, even 2 weeks, to hit me?

Anyways, tomorrow is reta and test pin day. Will poste when pinned.


Will make a one scoop protein shake just to keep protein up for the night and add some husk in there too.

yes retatrutide can time to build up in the system @zucchini
lets not train 1 day

 

[zucchini]

yes retatrutide can time to build up in the system @zucchini
lets not train 1 day

Brother, the thing is that if I don't train, I will feel disgusted by myself and feel like I missed out big time... And I don't wanna lie on here and say I didn't while I did or say that I did while I didn't. Being truthful here is me being truthful to all of you since you put time and effort to help me out and more than that, to myself.... Let me train tomorrow, even if it's just 4 exercises and some cardio...

Shake:

Nutirtion:

I am gonna sleep now. probably get in some 8-9 hours of shut eye.

 

[zucchini]

Fasted Chest (no appetite since last night protein shake, but will have beef now at work):

Pre lift cardio: 20 mins treadmill 3 speed 5 incline

Flat dumbbell press: 3x25 40lbs dumbbells 1x80lbs dumbbells
Seated machine press: 3x20 135lbs
Cable flyes (from the bottom): 1x12 45lbs 2x20 40lbs each side. (Last 5 reps on the last set were partials)
Pec dec: 3x20 130lbs (super light as a finisher)

Beef time:

 

[zucchini]

Snack:

it's got whey in there - staying away from plant protein.

I might air fry some wings if I feel like it..


Pinned 3mg reta and 0.14ml test.

 

[HarleyGuy]

Fasted Chest (no appetite since last night protein shake, but will have beef now at work):

Pre lift cardio: 20 mins treadmill 3 speed 5 incline

Flat dumbbell press: 3x25 40lbs dumbbells 1x80lbs dumbbells
Seated machine press: 3x20 135lbs
Cable flyes (from the bottom): 1x12 45lbs 2x20 40lbs each side. (Last 5 reps on the last set were partials)
Pec dec: 3x20 130lbs (super light as a finisher)

Beef time:
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I'm glad you're tolerating the 3mg reta so far. Food looks great!

Pec dec: 3x20 130lbs (super light as a finisher)

As an ultra finisher final set do an AMRAP on set 3 and see if you can get to 30 reps.

 

[zucchini]

I'm glad you're tolerating the 3mg reta so far. Food looks great!


As an ultra finisher final set do an AMRAP on set 3 and see if you can get to 30 reps.

I will for sure try AMRAP some day soon!

 

[LevButlerov]

Snack:
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it's got whey in there - staying away from plant protein.

I might air fry some wings if I feel like it..


Pinned 3mg reta and 0.14ml test.

nice i hope it tastes good @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

nice i hope it tastes good @zucchini

It was good. Not the best, but good. And i got 12 at a discount. At 2 for 7cad.

 

[LevButlerov]

It was good. Not the best, but good. And i got 12 at a discount. At 2 for 7cad.

good price

 

[zucchini]

The frozen chicken thing for the night:

Nutrition:

 

[zucchini]

Breakfast at work today:
Protein bar + Chicken Wings

+

 

[zucchini]

Ok, so I finally joined the club for jujitsu. This time it's a pure grappling gym: 10th planet Jujitsu. I am more used to MMA grappling. so this will be a challenge for me which would be great!

1 hour of drilling and about 20 mins of active rolls in there, i was sweating so much my rash guard weighs 1 lb more from the sweat!

Will lift after work and post it here.

 

[LevButlerov]

The frozen chicken thing for the night:
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Nutrition:

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these macros not bad you have hunger?

Breakfast at work today:
Protein bar + Chicken Wings
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Good looks good @zucchini

Ok, so I finally joined the club for jujitsu. This time it's a pure grappling gym: 10th planet Jujitsu. I am more used to MMA grappling. so this will be a challenge for me which would be great!

1 hour of drilling and about 20 mins of active rolls in there, i was sweating so much my rash guard weighs 1 lb more from the sweat!

Will lift after work and post it here.

nice thats a lot of cardio! lets get after it

 

[zucchini]

Was gonna do arms but settles on Legs:

Treadmill: 15 mins 3 speed 3 incline.

Lying leg curls: 1x20 105lbs 2x25 90lbs
Seated leg curls: 3x25 90lbs

Leg extensions: 1x20 105lbs 2x25 90lbs
Pendulum squats: 3x25 0 weight super deep, narrow and all the way back feet position - super burns.

Seated calves ext: 3x20 50lbs full ROM
Standing calves raises: 3x21 80lbs

 

[LevButlerov]

Was gonna do arms but settles on Legs:

Treadmill: 15 mins 3 speed 3 incline.

Lying leg curls: 1x20 105lbs 2x25 90lbs
Seated leg curls: 3x25 90lbs

Leg extensions: 1x20 105lbs 2x25 90lbs
Pendulum squats: 3x25 0 weight super deep, narrow and all the way back feet position - super burns.

Seated calves ext: 3x20 50lbs full ROM
Standing calves raises: 3x21 80lbs

good volume, this is huge for you, pump is going up each time? @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

these macros not bad you have hunger?

Good looks good @zucchini

nice thats a lot of cardio! lets get after it

Not particularly hungry like before, but after jujitsu and while on the treadmill. I did feel hungry, and when I got home it was lesser.

However, I wasn't feeling like protein shake or beef so I cooked up some chicken. 580grams to be exact since had to bring up the protein too.
had 92 grams of rice and some onion and yogurt:

Took me a while to finish.

nutrition:

This it is more cabs today but I blame the wings!! However, I feel super feuled and energetic now. - Yet to drink my husk but added it in there already.

good volume, this is huge for you, pump is going up each time? @zucchini

Yes, pumps have been increasing for sure and my water intake has gotten better too.
I won't say they are going up each time, but if I compare to maybe a month ago, better pumps now!

 

[LevButlerov]

Not particularly hungry like before, but after jujitsu and while on the treadmill. I did feel hungry, and when I got home it was lesser.

However, I wasn't feeling like protein shake or beef so I cooked up some chicken. 580grams to be exact since had to bring up the protein too.
had 92 grams of rice and some onion and yogurt:

Took me a while to finish.
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nutrition:
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This it is more cabs today but I blame the wings!! However, I feel super feuled and energetic now. - Yet to drink my husk but added it in there already.


Yes, pumps have been increasing for sure and my water intake has gotten better too.
I won't say they are going up each time, but if I compare to maybe a month ago, better pumps now!

i'm happy to see you are improving the retatrutide net benefit so far?

 

[zucchini]

i'm happy to see you are improving the retatrutide net benefit so far?

yes for sure there is a benefit, in the beginning I couldn't pin point it but it's like, I can survive and function (considerably well) without food for longer I do feel like my traps are popping out more, the middle of my chest for sure has separation and when I flex, I can see my pec create separation between upper and lower. My back feels like its thicker, my legs definitely bulge more and my calves for the 1st time are bigger than ever (even with my shitty calves genetics). My weight, that used to stay consistant without any food around 92kh ish, is not consistant at 89kgish with healthy food in me.

It for sure does change body composition. I will upload pictures, but let's reach 85kgs 1st!

 

[LevButlerov]

yes for sure there is a benefit, in the beginning I couldn't pin point it but it's like, I can survive and function (considerably well) without food for longer I do feel like my traps are popping out more, the middle of my chest for sure has separation and when I flex, I can see my pec create separation between upper and lower. My weight, that used to stay consistant without any food around 92kh ish, is not consistant at 89kgish with healthy food in me.

It for sure does change body composition. I will upload pictures, but let's reach 85kgs 1st!

Lets keep going i hope we get to 85 soon

 

[zucchini]

Lets keep going i hope we get to 85 soon

Me too my friend me too...

I'll take a pint of greek yogurt with me tomorrow so i have slow absorbing protein and maybe a protein bar too.

At night once i am back, I'll see what to eat.

 

[LevButlerov]

Me too my friend me too...

I'll take a pint of greek yogurt with me tomorrow so i have slow absorbing protein and maybe a protein bar too.

At night once i am back, I'll see what to eat.

we will get there soon, just need to boost up the cardio

 

[zucchini]

we will get there soon, just need to boost up the cardio

That jujitsu man, 3-4 days a week of that, trust me thats some cardio. Lets keep that and see how it goes

 

[LevButlerov]

That jujitsu man, 3-4 days a week of that, trust me thats some cardio. Lets keep that and see how it goes

lets see

 

[HarleyGuy]

I will for sure try AMRAP some day soon!

Great let's do it soon keep us posted?

 

[HarleyGuy]

This time it's a pure grappling gym: 10th planet Jujitsu. I am more used to MMA grappling

Your technique and spacing during positioning will go next level you'll see!

 

[zucchini]

Great let's do it soon keep us posted?

Shoulders or arms today. Will hit it for sure!

 

[zucchini]

Your technique and spacing during positioning will go next level you'll see!

yeah man, with these guys, I have to be on a high level of alertness or else i am done.

@HarleyGuy tell @LevButlerov how much of cardio a 15 mins hard jujitsu roll is!

 

[zucchini]

Shoulders:

Treadmill: 20 mins 3 speed

Seated machine press: 2x25 90lbs 1x38 (to failure) (didnt really fail but it was the bottom range at the end) 90lbs
Machine side lateral raises: 2x25 55lbs 1x30 (failure) 45lbs
Dual cable rear delt ext: 3x20 30lbs
Db shrugs: 3x10 80lbs dumbbells

Neck curls supersetted with neck ext: 3x15 20lbs dumbbell

Had yogurt and protein bar.
Kindda want a brisket for the night - or something else.... haven't had outside food in a while now!

 

[LevButlerov]

Shoulders:

Treadmill: 20 mins 3 speed

Seated machine press: 2x25 90lbs 1x38 (to failure) (didnt really fail but it was the bottom range at the end) 90lbs
Machine side lateral raises: 2x25 55lbs 1x30 (failure) 45lbs
Dual cable rear delt ext: 3x20 30lbs
Db shrugs: 3x10 80lbs dumbbells

Neck curls supersetted with neck ext: 3x15 20lbs dumbbell

Had yogurt and protein bar.
Kindda want a brisket for the night - or something else.... haven't had outside food in a while now!

stay with chicken and psyllium at night not brisket @zucchini and can you add AM weight with your checkins please

 

[zucchini]

stay with chicken and psyllium at night not brisket @zucchini and can you add AM weight with your checkins please

Ohh i was gonna eat some lamb n rice n maybe chicken wings or ground beef.

Yes i will add am weight.

 

[LevButlerov]

Ohh i was gonna eat some lamb n rice n maybe chicken wings or ground beef.

Yes i will add am weight.

lets cut the rice out

 

[zucchini]

lets cut the rice out

I already had some rice before the post.
We didn't go over 100g carbs today thou. Had rice and mutton (goat, that was good!)

Will post nutrition soon.

Gonna sleep early as well, tomorrow is noon jujitsu day and I plan on going hard too!

 

[LevButlerov]

I already had some rice before the post.
We didn't go over 100g carbs today thou. Had rice and mutton (goat, that was good!)

Will post nutrition soon.

Gonna sleep early as well, tomorrow is noon jujitsu day and I plan on going hard too!

as long as you stay at 100 you're gtg

 

[zucchini]

Nutrition:

102 net carbs!

Also pinned 0.14 test

 

[zucchini]

Jujitsu was a blast today!
Super good drills and a great 20 mins rolling session to end the day. Was able to get a tap out of a purple belt and some stalemates. Tired n sweaty and gassed by the end of it.

Had my protein bar in the morning and then after jujitsu some rice, ground beef and leftover mutton:

At the gym now. On the treadmill.

Will get a good arm workout in and probably only have protein shake when home. Not particularly hungry.

 

[LevButlerov]

Nutrition:

102 net carbs!
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Also pinned 0.14 test

Jujitsu was a blast today!
Super good drills and a great 20 mins rolling session to end the day. Was able to get a tap out of a purple belt and some stalemates. Tired n sweaty and gassed by the end of it.

Had my protein bar in the morning and then after jujitsu some rice, ground beef and leftover mutton:
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At the gym now. On the treadmill.

Will get a good arm workout in and probably only have protein shake when home. Not particularly hungry.

Good to see you're enjoying bjj clean macros so far

 

[zucchini]

Good to see you're enjoying bjj clean macros so far

Yes i am loving being back at it!!
Remember i said i wanna compete again, by the end of feb, I'll know if this is the yeat to do so.

Thanks, i am trying to keep em as clean as possible with good carbs

 

[LevButlerov]

Yes i am loving being back at it!!
Remember i said i wanna compete again, by the end of feb, I'll know if this is the yeat to do so.

Thanks, i am trying to keep em as clean as possible with good carbs

lets see what we can do in Feb

 

[zucchini]

Arms friday:

Treadmill 20 mins 0 incline 1st 6 mins at 3 speed rest 14 at 3.5.

Biceps:
Incline curls: 3x25 20 lbs dumbbells 1x25 15lbs dumbbells
Standing dumbbell hammer curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells 1x50 15lbs dumbbells (not failure - could've gotten about 10 more if i aimed for failure)
Preacher curls: 3x25 55lbs on the machine 1x45 35lbs on the machine (to failure, last 6 reps partials, could've gotten more partials)

Triceps:
Overhead pully tricep ext: 3x25 110lbs
Standing rope pushdowns: 1x25 125lbs 2x25 110lbs
Seated one arm overhead dumbbell ext: 3x25 each arm

Forearms:
Wrist curls supersetted with rev wrist curls: 3x15 + 3x12 20lbs on the fat bar.

Abs:
Crunches: 3x25
Side heel touches: 3x30
Planks: 3 for 60 secs each


Now the drive home.

 

[zucchini]

Shake:

Nutrition:

 

[LevButlerov]

Arms friday:

Treadmill 20 mins 0 incline 1st 6 mins at 3 speed rest 14 at 3.5.

Biceps:
Incline curls: 3x25 20 lbs dumbbells 1x25 15lbs dumbbells
Standing dumbbell hammer curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells 1x50 15lbs dumbbells (not failure - could've gotten about 10 more if i aimed for failure)
Preacher curls: 3x25 55lbs on the machine 1x45 35lbs on the machine (to failure, last 6 reps partials, could've gotten more partials)

Triceps:
Overhead pully tricep ext: 3x25 110lbs
Standing rope pushdowns: 1x25 125lbs 2x25 110lbs
Seated one arm overhead dumbbell ext: 3x25 each arm

Forearms:
Wrist curls supersetted with rev wrist curls: 3x15 + 3x12 20lbs on the fat bar.

Abs:
Crunches: 3x25
Side heel touches: 3x30
Planks: 3 for 60 secs each


Now the drive home.

Shake:
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Nutrition:
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Good arms day and you steady on macros checking ed

 

[HarleyGuy]

Arms friday:

Treadmill 20 mins 0 incline 1st 6 mins at 3 speed rest 14 at 3.5.

Biceps:
Incline curls: 3x25 20 lbs dumbbells 1x25 15lbs dumbbells
Standing dumbbell hammer curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells 1x50 15lbs dumbbells (not failure - could've gotten about 10 more if i aimed for failure)
Preacher curls: 3x25 55lbs on the machine 1x45 35lbs on the machine (to failure, last 6 reps partials, could've gotten more partials)

Triceps:
Overhead pully tricep ext: 3x25 110lbs
Standing rope pushdowns: 1x25 125lbs 2x25 110lbs
Seated one arm overhead dumbbell ext: 3x25 each arm

Forearms:
Wrist curls supersetted with rev wrist curls: 3x15 + 3x12 20lbs on the fat bar.

Abs:
Crunches: 3x25
Side heel touches: 3x30
Planks: 3 for 60 secs each


Now the drive home.

Nice reps on the preacher curls and good arm workout overall!

Bro I'm surprised you can do BJJ as well as cardio and training on 100g of carbs I'd love to know your morning blood glucose LOL. You're pushing it hard and recovering well great work!

 

[zucchini]

Good arms day and you steady on macros checking ed

Nice reps on the preacher curls and good arm workout overall!

Bro I'm surprised you can do BJJ as well as cardio and training on 100g of carbs I'd love to know your morning blood glucose LOL. You're pushing it hard and recovering well great work!

Thanks guys.

There are days I feel like shit going to workout or to do anything. But I still get my fat ass up n do it, even if I have to drag myself thru it I do.

Okay so this Tuesday will be last of this Reta vial I have.

Should I get another Reta vial or should I get tirzepatide. If tirzepatide, can I get it from @Fusion Canada or someone else? @HarleyGuy @LevButlerov

Weight is still steady at 89-90kgs:

 

[HarleyGuy]

Thanks guys.

There are days I feel like shit going to workout or to do anything. But I still get my fat ass up n do it, even if I have to drag myself thru it I do.

Okay so this Tuesday will be last of this Reta vial I have.

Should I get another Reta vial or should I get tirzepatide. If tirzepatide, can I get it from @Fusion Canada or someone else? @HarleyGuy @LevButlerov

Weight is still steady at 89-90kgs:
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Look at you go 89.9kg!

Bro NF has Reta and I’d continue with that. Nothing comes close to Reta atm. Might as well hit the glucagon receptors with Reta along with the GIP that you get with Tirz. Most bang for your buck by far. At least that’s what I would do.

 

[zucchini]

Look at you go 89.9kg!

Bro NF has Reta and I’d continue with that. Nothing comes close to Reta atm. Might as well hit the glucagon receptors with Reta along with the GIP that you get with Tirz. Most bang for your buck by far. At least that’s what I would do.

Are you suggesting getting both, reta and Tirz and taking them together?
My appetite is pretty suppressed now - It's just that reta takes a while to get it there, so naturally this time I don't want to take a week off it. I want to order it tomorrow so I can have it for the next week.

Also, I don't understand why the weight is not dropping any more - I know lev would say do more cardio, but I want to wait for 2 more weeks and keep up with hard core jujitsu 3 days a week + an odd open mat see what happens. Don't want to burn myself out with alot of cardio.

 

[HarleyGuy]

Are you suggesting getting both, reta and Tirz and taking them together?
My appetite is pretty suppressed now - It's just that reta takes a while to get it there, so naturally this time I don't want to take a week off it. I want to order it tomorrow so I can have it for the next week.

Also, I don't understand why the weight is not dropping any more - I know lev would say do more cardio, but I want to wait for 2 more weeks and keep up with hard core jujitsu 3 days a week + an odd open mat see what happens. Don't want to burn myself out with alot of cardio.

No no not at all sorry if it came across that way. I mean stick to Reta for long term max benefit. It starts really shining at 24 weeks and max clinical benefits were shown at 48 weeks. Better in studies vs tirz and sema. It takes longer but finishes stronger.

 

[zucchini]

No no not at all sorry if it came across that way. I mean stick to Reta for long term max benefit. It starts really shining at 24 weeks and max clinical benefits were shown at 48 weeks. Better in studies vs tirz and sema. It takes longer but finishes stronger.

Okay i got it.
I will order another Reta!

 

[Shakey]

Legs Thursday:

Stairmaster: 30 mins 106 floors total

Leg extensions: 4x25 105lbs
Leg press: 4x25 250lbs (this was hard, but now my quads are hard - worth it!)

Leg press calves ext: 3x15 250lbs full ROM
Standing calves raises: 3x21 70lbs

Lying leg curls: 4x25 90lbs
Standing one leg curls: 4x10 each leg 25lbs plate

Abs:
Crunches: 3x25
Leg raises 3x20
Side heel touches: 3x30

Nice workout bud. Stairmills are my favourite, best cardio i ever gets from those.

I have noticed how since yesterday i have had no appetite... its funny, is it that reta takes a super long time, even 2 weeks, to hit me?

I started reta on Dec 12th at 1mg for 3 weeks, then 2mg for 3 weeks, then 4mg on week 7 so far. I had no appetite suppression til my jump to 4mg. Started getting gassy too. Lol

Arms friday:

Treadmill 20 mins 0 incline 1st 6 mins at 3 speed rest 14 at 3.5.

Biceps:
Incline curls: 3x25 20 lbs dumbbells 1x25 15lbs dumbbells
Standing dumbbell hammer curls: 3x25 17.5lbs dumbbells 1x50 15lbs dumbbells (not failure - could've gotten about 10 more if i aimed for failure)
Preacher curls: 3x25 55lbs on the machine 1x45 35lbs on the machine (to failure, last 6 reps partials, could've gotten more partials)

Triceps:
Overhead pully tricep ext: 3x25 110lbs
Standing rope pushdowns: 1x25 125lbs 2x25 110lbs
Seated one arm overhead dumbbell ext: 3x25 each arm

Forearms:
Wrist curls supersetted with rev wrist curls: 3x15 + 3x12 20lbs on the fat bar.

Abs:
Crunches: 3x25
Side heel touches: 3x30
Planks: 3 for 60 secs each


Now the drive home.

Another awesome workout, keep it up bro

 

[zucchini]

Nice workout bud. Stairmills are my favourite, best cardio i ever gets from those.


I started reta on Dec 12th at 1mg for 3 weeks, then 2mg for 3 weeks, then 4mg on week 7 so far. I had no appetite suppression til my jump to 4mg. Started getting gassy too. Lol


Another awesome workout, keep it up bro

Yeah man, I found reta to work in strange ways to be honest, however, it does work when it does.
Super expensive shit thou lol

And yes, I love stair masters too but hate them when my legs are already fucked lol

 

[Shakey]

Yeah man, I found reta to work in strange ways to be honest, however, it does work when it does.
Super expensive shit thou lol

And yes, I love stair masters too but hate them when my legs are already fucked lol

I only had minor nausea next day after pin, until now. The fat loss was still noticable on mirror, on scale and on the belt notches last 6 weeks on low dose, but on 4mg im noticing big changes in my digestion. Im going to have to meal prep smaller portions for through the day i think.

Yea bloody expensive for sure. Still cheaper than a prescribed glp out of pocket if its not covered. Your in ontario? Saw you mention GTA, im a bit further north. My cousin had a hard time getting ozempic through her dr but finally got it. But she mentioned wegovy was like $500 a month out of pocket, shits the same thing.

Nothings better than feeling close to death on a stairmill.

 

[zucchini]

I only had minor nausea next day after pin, until now. The fat loss was still noticable on mirror, on scale and on the belt notches last 6 weeks on low dose, but on 4mg im noticing big changes in my digestion. Im going to have to meal prep smaller portions for through the day i think.

Yea bloody expensive for sure. Still cheaper than a prescribed glp out of pocket if its not covered. Your in ontario? Saw you mention GTA, im a bit further north. My cousin had a hard time getting ozempic through her dr but finally got it. But she mentioned wegovy was like $500 a month out of pocket, shits the same thing.

Nothings better than feeling close to death on a stairmill.

I never felt nausea, only time I'd feel that was if I over ate which was rare. my belt notches did come down too and clothes are a bit loose which is good.
I cannot eat food more than a day old so I usually prep food the day of and eat it the next or so...

I think everything in Canada is expensive and health care, medicare, is extremely expensive it's BS. I can get 100% medical grade test 1ml for $0.75 dollars from my native country lol and Semaglutide/Ozempic 1mg injection is like $7.5 - A private MRI there is $62 bucks same day. Here it's fucking 1.5 year wait or $1200 out of pocket. what a BS system! I haven't looked into peptides there yet since I don't live there now...

I am not in GTA anymore, I left toronto back in 2022... Now I am in Calgary.

 

[Shakey]

I never felt nausea, only time I'd feel that was if I over ate which was rare. my belt notches did come down too and clothes are a bit loose which is good.
I cannot eat food more than a day old so I usually prep food the day of and eat it the next or so...

Whatever works for your diet bro. Im a horrible cook, and damn lazy with dishes. So i air fry every meat, and just keep loading the rice cooker over and over when i prep meals for 4 days or so. Breakfast is always fresh though.

I think everything in Canada is expensive and health care, medicare, is extremely expensive it's BS. I can get 100% medical grade test 1ml for $0.75 dollars from my native country lol and Semaglutide/Ozempic 1mg injection is like $7.5 - A private MRI there is $62 bucks same day. Here it's fucking 1.5 year wait or $1200 out of pocket. what a BS system! I haven't looked into peptides there yet since I don't live there now...

I am not in GTA anymore, I left toronto back in 2022... Now I am in Calgary.

Yea food and housing prices right now are insane. Though all my medicals been covered, the wait sucks. I think i waited 4-5 months for an mri last year.

Better prices than here. Here they just want to milk patients dry. Profit over everything else.

Oh yea, hows winter out there? Hit -41 briefly with the wind at night a few days ago.

 

[zucchini]

Whatever works for your diet bro. Im a horrible cook, and damn lazy with dishes. So i air fry every meat, and just keep loading the rice cooker over and over when i prep meals for 4 days or so. Breakfast is always fresh though.


Yea food and housing prices right now are insane. Though all my medicals been covered, the wait sucks. I think i waited 4-5 months for an mri last year.

Better prices than here. Here they just want to milk patients dry. Profit over everything else.

Oh yea, hows winter out there? Hit -41 briefly with the wind at night a few days ago.

Winter here is the city has been milder to say the least. it did hit -35 for a few days but it's been good and sunny so i'll take that.

 

[zucchini]

1 hour jujitsu again today - no hard rolls, chill game development to start off the week.
Leaving for the gym in a bit now.

 

[Shakey]

Winter here is the city has been milder to say the least. it did hit -35 for a few days but it's been good and sunny so i'll take that.

Jealous, been absolutely hammered with snow this year here.

 

[LevButlerov]

Thanks guys.

There are days I feel like shit going to workout or to do anything. But I still get my fat ass up n do it, even if I have to drag myself thru it I do.

Okay so this Tuesday will be last of this Reta vial I have.

Should I get another Reta vial or should I get tirzepatide. If tirzepatide, can I get it from @Fusion Canada or someone else? @HarleyGuy @LevButlerov

Weight is still steady at 89-90kgs:
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you need to lower on the output, when were your full days off last time? @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

Jealous, been absolutely hammered with snow this year here.

Yeah. I heard its been shit there. Hopefully it calms down soon.

 

[zucchini]

you need to lower on the output, when were your full days off last time? @zucchini

Saturday was last rest day. I didn't go for jujitsu on sat but did go swimming on Sunday.

Usually those are two days away from weights.

When you say low on output, do you mean work less?

 

[LevButlerov]

Saturday was last rest day. I didn't go for jujitsu on sat but did go swimming on Sunday.

Usually those are two days away from weights.

When you say low on output, do you mean work less?

We need to have you take 3 days off all training cardio, let your body recover @zucchini

 

[Shakey]

Yeah. I heard its been shit there. Hopefully it calms down soon.

I think further south somewhere just got 2 feet of snow

 

[zucchini]

We need to have you take 3 days off all training cardio, let your body recover @zucchini

Really??
Right now my schedule is like this.
5 days lifting, 3 days jujitsu (with a possibility of another day for open mat/sparring), 1 day swimming. You think this would be overtraining for me? and easing off will decrease the weight?

Monday legs Today:

Stairmaster 15 mins 52.5 floors in total.

Leg curls: 3x25 90lbs
Pendulum squat: 3x25 0 weight.

Seated leg curls: 3x25 90lbs
Lying leg curls: 3x25 90lbs

Standing calves raises: 6x21s 70lbs

Abs:
Crunches 2x25
Heel touches: 2x30
Planks: 2 for 60 secs each

 

[HarleyGuy]

And yes, I love stair masters too but hate them when my legs are already fucked lol

You love the lactic acid burn admit it!

We need to have you take 3 days off all training cardio, let your body recover @zucchini

@LevButlerov is correct bro you'll find you'll get stronger and your power on the mats will increase. Your stamina and volume is legendary but it definitely falls in the category of overtraining a bit. On top of that you're so low carb and need more protein you're gonna burn out eventually. You'll make gains by taking a couple days off a week. I wouldn't cut out the jitsu but with the lifting focus on what works for Jits and lift hard and roll hard but take a couple days off for sure. I wanna see you get that black belt one day bro it was one of the moments in my life I won't forget.

 

[Shakey]

Really??
Right now my schedule is like this.
5 days lifting, 3 days jujitsu (with a possibility of another day for open mat/sparring), 1 day swimming. You think this would be overtraining for me? and easing off will decrease the weight?

Monday legs Today:

Stairmaster 15 mins 52.5 floors in total.

Leg curls: 3x25 90lbs
Pendulum squat: 3x25 0 weight.

Seated leg curls: 3x25 90lbs
Lying leg curls: 3x25 90lbs

Standing calves raises: 6x21s 70lbs

Abs:
Crunches 2x25
Heel touches: 2x30
Planks: 2 for 60 secs each

I Got a buddy that does jitsu, judo and boxing. I showed him this cable exercise to add to his routine. I told him instead of grabbing each end of the rope, slide the rope all the way to one side and grab with both hands to simulate grabbing a gi better. You can do it horizontally or in an incline variation as well instead of just the over shoulder throw to mix it up.

I think theyre called cable judo throws.

 

[zucchini]

You love the lactic acid burn admit it!

@LevButlerov is correct bro you'll find you'll get stronger and your power on the mats will increase. Your stamina and volume is legendary but it definitely falls in the category of overtraining a bit. On top of that you're so low carb and need more protein you're gonna burn out eventually. You'll make gains by taking a couple days off a week. I wouldn't cut out the jitsu but with the lifting focus on what works for Jits and lift hard and roll hard but take a couple days off for sure. I wanna see you get that black belt one day bro it was one of the moments in my life I won't forget.

The feeling of getting over it when your body is already done, is just amazing!

Okay... let me see what I can think of about this as I feel the best when I am working and really don't want to fall back into being a slob, and trust me, not working 3 days will make me feel like a slob.

And for jujitsu, yes, a black belt would be awesome man - might just even start my own gym if I get that.... in my 20s I was stocked for it but life turned upside down a few times and i just fell off the tracks you know... but hopefully I can get super focused on it again....

 

[zucchini]

I Got a buddy that does jitsu, judo and boxing. I showed him this cable exercise to add to his routine. I told him instead of grabbing each end of the rope, slide the rope all the way to one side and grab with both hands to simulate grabbing a gi better. You can do it horizontally or in an incline variation as well instead of just the over shoulder throw to mix it up.

I think theyre called cable judo throws.

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oh for sure, exercises like this work on the core and help with throws and wrestling too.

 

[zucchini]

Chest tuesday:

Pre lift cardio: 20 mins stairmaster 75 floors total

Seated machine press: 1x12 180lbs 2x12 210lbs
Flat dumbbell presses: 1x8 80lbs 1x9 1x8 75lbs
Machine iso chest press: 1x10 2x8 180lbs on the machine (last reps on last 2 sets partials)
Cable flyes (from the bottom): 1x12 40lbs 2x12 45lbs
Pec dec: 3x12 190lbs

I just had an urge to go heavy today so thats what i did. I thought I'd nail it all, but iron humbles, had to go not as heavy... doing difficult things feel good.

For food, i had my cashews and almonds and a protein bar in the morning:

Now i am gonna have this protein shake:

 

[LevButlerov]

Chest tuesday:

Pre lift cardio: 20 mins stairmaster 75 floors total

Seated machine press: 1x12 180lbs 2x12 210lbs
Flat dumbbell presses: 1x8 80lbs 1x9 1x8 75lbs
Machine iso chest press: 1x10 2x8 180lbs on the machine (last reps on last 2 sets partials)
Cable flyes (from the bottom): 1x12 40lbs 2x12 45lbs
Pec dec: 3x12 190lbs

I just had an urge to go heavy today so thats what i did. I thought I'd nail it all, but iron humbles, had to go not as heavy... doing difficult things feel good.

For food, i had my cashews and almonds and a protein bar in the morning:
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Now i am gonna have this protein shake:
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Going heavy is not needed, you'll just risk injury. You're not eating a lot and in a deficit, you're more likely to get sick or injured, please dont go heavy again though good food @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

Food at home:

Keto tortilla + Chicken (Airfried) + Guac + Sour Cream + Salsa

Nutrition:

Gym pic today:

 

[zucchini]

Pinned 0.14ml test YESTERDAY and pinning Reta TODAY. This is last 4mg reta, rather than leaving 1mg in the vial, i am upping it to 4mg this week from 3mg last week.

 

[LevButlerov]

Food at home:
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Keto tortilla + Chicken (Airfried) + Guac + Sour Cream + Salsa

Nutrition:
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Gym pic today:
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Good food high protein!
and you're leaning out looking bigger on the arms and leaner on the waist! @zucchini

Pinned 0.14ml test YESTERDAY and pinning Reta TODAY. This is last 4mg reta, rather than leaving 1mg in the vial, i am upping it to 4mg this week from 3mg last week.

4mgs is fine lets see how you feel.

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Coolguy @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67

 

[zucchini]

Good food high protein!
and you're leaning out looking bigger on the arms and leaner on the waist! @zucchini

4mgs is fine lets see how you feel.

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Coolguy @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67

Thanks man!

Arms weren't even touched and my biceps were still poppin! happy about that. And yes, my belt holes have been going down and pants have been getting loose.
Yeah let's see how this 4mg reta goes.

 

[LevButlerov]

Thanks man!

Arms weren't even touched and my biceps were still poppin! happy about that. And yes, my belt holes have been going down and pants have been getting loose.
Yeah let's see how this 4mg reta goes.

You have some good mass on you, we just need to keep working on the cut @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

You have some good mass on you, we just need to keep working on the cut @zucchini

Agreed. Need to get the fat down and we will be super!

 

[LevButlerov]

Agreed. Need to get the fat down and we will be super!

in time, we will soon

 

[zucchini]

Breakfast for the day, Protein bar + homemade protein chicken taco in a bowl:

 

[zucchini]

1 hour of jujitsu today. Worked with a brown belt, guy was slick in his defense and reversals for drills. I did get a tap outta him and he got one outta me, if it was points he definitely won as he had better control and position.

Will work either back or arms today.

 

[LevButlerov]

Breakfast for the day, Protein bar + homemade protein chicken taco in a bowl:
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Good

1 hour of jujitsu today. Worked with a brown belt, guy was slick in his defense and reversals for drills. I did get a tap outta him and he got one outta me, if it was points he definitely won as he had better control and position.

Will work either back or arms today.

nice, cardio! @zucchini

 

[zucchini]

Back Wednesday:

Pre lift cardio: 15 mins treadmill 3.5 speed 0 incline

Underhanded chinups: 3x12
Underhanded barbell rows: 3x20 90lbs
Seal rows: 3x20 50lbs on the bar
Seated cable rows: 3x20 125lbs
Machine iso pulldowns (underhanded - high seat): 3x20 45lbs each side

Deadlifts: 2x3 155lbs 2x1 265lbs 1x1 310lbs 1x1 355lbs
Hyper extensions: 3x15 45lbs plate


Food that I just made:

Ground Bison + some vegies, cooked in avocado oil and some spices and tomatoes on a bed of 50 grams of rice.
I cooked a pound (all I had) kept half of it for tomorrow.
Will post nutrition soon.