Transformation Log

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

I think it is a great job the way you are getting in the gym and seeing how things go. Too many times we see people jump right in extremely hardcore with a rigid routine. Those people usually end up with really bad soreness and take a long time to recover. It think this was wise as you develop your routine.

 

[MzJ]

First day researching Triple Stack. Continuing Nutrobal along with it. 12 week cycle. We shall see what changes take place.
Today I was fine. My mood is very good. Good energy.
Weight has not moved but maintaining my progress thus far. I am at 2300 calories. I am going to drop just 100 next week.

I did a very light full body complex today. It felt like a rehearsal. haha! I was sore from yesterday but not much. I am going to be in conditioning mode for awhile I think. Its ok.
Honestly I feel weak. My balance is wanting. Still working it out. This may take me a few weeks.
Definitely complexes, triplexes, high reps. Trying out some machines. Incorporating balance work at home.

I am feeling the new activity in my diaphragm. Each step up rattles me and I have to adapt, adjust and take care of it until I grow past it.
I understand better the meaning of "baby steps".

Will post workouts next week once I kind of figure out which exercises I can consistently use without disturbing the injury's healing.

Good start today.

MzJ

 

[MzJ]

Addendum: I am in a GREAT mood this morning. Does Triple Stack or elements of it affect mood? I have a very good feeling about this. oh yeah.

Right shoulder is sore this morning. I may not be able to do flys for awhile. Nothing that causes me to brace too hard in the scalenes. I do that in my work. Its what caused C4/C5 to compress weakening my extensors in the neck and traps.
It also crossed my mind how Glute Med is actually a back support muscle along with other functions. I think my Calves are locking down so hard to compensate for Glute Med and Lats. More to it than that but I plan on rebuilding optimum functionality in my body. Definitely going to take some time.

So far so good. I am very encouraged.

Confession. I took 3 days completely off because I found Nutrobal a challenge in the beginning. I thought I might have some issues. Its only 2 days but I'm really good.

Breakin out!! I will not fail.

MzJ

 

[MzJ]

The Stockdale Paradox.

Utter confidence in our inevitable success and utter eyes-wide-open humble embrace of reality that it isn’t going to happen immediately and/or be easy.

“This is a very important lesson. You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” That’s the heart and soul of true confidence.

Just had to share. MzJ

 

[gearhead]

sister great updates...keep them coming

 

[MzJ]

Nutrobal
Triple Stack

Raarrrrrrrrr!!!!!! Haha! and I'm just starting.

Sore glutes and quads today. It feels awesome!
Neck extensors and traps not happy but its ok. Workin it out.
Resting today.
My body is really changing. I have a little more hair on my legs. Must be the Nutrobal kicking my Hgh levels up. This takes time.
I am really happy and just filled with INSPIRATION! Back in the gym. I never thought I would be able to.

What is it about lifting weights? Nothing like it.

MzJ

 

[J4ck3d]

Great log, amazing

 

[gearhead]

Nutrobal
Triple Stack

Raarrrrrrrrr!!!!!! Haha! and I'm just starting.

Sore glutes and quads today. It feels awesome!
Neck extensors and traps not happy but its ok. Workin it out.
Resting today.
My body is really changing. I have a little more hair on my legs. Must be the Nutrobal kicking my Hgh levels up. This takes time.
I am really happy and just filled with INSPIRATION! Back in the gym. I never thought I would be able to.

What is it about lifting weights? Nothing like it.

MzJ

sister keep it going...hardcore

 

[MzJ]

Day 6
Nutobal
Triple Stack

Im tired. My body is sore from the new activity. I pulled back to rest this weekend. Took a trip.
Food wasn't perfect but I stayed within my cals,carbs,fats. My deviation was adding fruit and nuts and some coconut Drank a good amount of water.
The water I put on last week is disappearing. Don't know if it was carbs or starting the stack. I will have to go back and read again.
All in all it has been an easy adjustment so far.
I have had a few power surges. I had to move. I think I over did it.
Today I got up early. Good sleep. Went out to breakfast. After breakfast I took off RUNNING down the street, not too far but just having the desire to do that was great. Its been a decade or more.
Then I was flexing my body in the car. I stopped at a rest stop and paced. 2 days ago injury was delicate.
Recovery is still good from everything.

Day 7

Back to sore again this morning in R shoulder. Its such a paradox this feeling so Strong in parts of my body and weak at the same time.
I really feel like im in a straight jacket and Im trying to figure out how to get free.

Im sweating again. That may sound strange but sweating is so good for you and it feels great.
Im just going to walk and swim today.
There is going to be a lot of adjusting in this for me. Not going to worry about it, just listen and move forward.
This is cumulative. Counting my wins in the midst of the challenge.

I am very happy with progress so far. I see changes in body composition. I feel strength and health returning little by little.

My Mother is in a nursing home with Dementia. She has become so frail because of aging, not the bedt food and not enough movement.
I wish I could sneak her Nutrobal everyday. She could use it.
Im not goin out like that.

MzJ






















































It is very clear to me now just how tight my calves are. Even my knees are locking out because of it. I am stiff.
Sleep is disrupted but I went through a bumpy adjustment with Nutobal at first too. I am certain I will settle into Triple Stack.

Ive had a couple power surges in the evenings. Felt like I had to move. I am going to have to be careful I dont overdo it.
Appetite surge also for some reason. Ate too many carbs. Picked up some water.

 

[J4ck3d]

Jesus - you're smashing it

 

[MzJ]

Jesus - you're smashing it

Thanks! I am going to do this even if I can lift weights one day and then only walk the next. I'll smash what I can. Haha!

 

[MzJ]

So I have been very fearful about putting my pic up but I really need the accountability attached to doing it. My first week on Triple Stack has gone well. Tomorrow will begin the 2nd week.
Pulling diet in very tight again. Dropping to 2200 calories.
I still have a lot of fat on my body so I don't really know what I look like as far as muscle goes. Lower body always grew easily and arms and shoulders but pecs were kind of tough and especially Lats.
Neurologically the signal to my Lats is weak. Will work on just firing them. Right Lat is tied into R diaphragm and Serratus weakness.
disc compression in neck is pressing on nerve and weakening my shoulder and arm. Using traction machine.
What a mess! But, way stronger and making strides.

I haven't weighed lately but I think I'm under 200lbs now. I do not own a suit but I don't think anyone will care I'm in a bra.
11 weeks. Lets see what I can do.

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"You can suffer the pain of daily discipline or the pain of eventual regret." discipline weighs as a feather. Regret weighs a ton" ...

MzJ

 

[gearhead]

sister...looking great...its a great start....keep hitting it hard and you'll do great...

 

[stevesmi]

you look great. keep it going!

 

[LevButlerov]

This is just the beginning - keep going, and I am sure that you will get more and more motivated as weeks will go by and you will have noticeable results.

 

[muskate]

You look awesome.

Just wait. You have only been on the triple stack for a week. Things are just kicking in. It's a snow ball effect. In 2 months you will look in the mirror and barely recognize yourself.

Keep training hard and stay focused. We are all behind you 100%

 

[MzJ]

Thankyou. Wow. I feel so supported here.

SO! I am not going to get on the scale at all in the next 11 weeks. I weighed today and I am 208 which means I have only lost 6lbs in 9 weeks. BUT! I look like I have lost atleast 15 and my clothes are hangin on me. My body has changed so much. I should have taken a pic. Dang!
After I weighed the old voice of "you are too old, it aint gonna happen" floated into my thoughts. I quickly dismissed that and thought about it for awhile and remembered how when I was young I weighed 145lbs and still had a 25 inch waist. I was solid and nothing was moving on me. I was not competition cut but I was mighty looking. The point is that it doesn't matter right now how much I weigh but how I look. I'll take measurements today. I'll track that. The scale mess's with my head too much.

Nutrobal, Triple Stack. I am a believer. I have people commenting on my appearance all the time now. So much gratitude in my heart today and I feel so much certainty.
And I almost stopped.

Gearhead. Again thankyou so much for pulling me back in. Trevor, for clearing up a lot of fear. And the rest for embracing and taking me seriously.
You guys are the best. I'm really going to do this. I am going to take it all the way.

I know I'm very verbally effusive here but I'm female. Its what we do. Promise I wont put any flowers or hearts up. Ha!

MzJ

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

The great thing about this log is that you are not only posting about your training and recovery but your actual thoughts. These are the things that we all struggle with every single day. The constant battle with the voice inside our head that tells us this is too hard or to give up. The fact that you realize that baby steps and consistency are what will prevail in the end shows that you WILL get there. I completely agree with the scale too. I hate the scale. The way your clothes fit and the mirror are much more important than what the number on the scale says. Great job and keep it up!

 

[MzJ]

Triple Stack
Nutobal

Day 9
Getting power surges in the evenings. I have to move. Last night I did squats and lunges and ran up and down the stairs in between sets. Im being careful, steady cadence, high reps, always keeping something in the tank.
Used the rowing machine today. I kept a steady pace and really felt into all the muscles being fired. With All the pushing into muscle and lifting limbs I do, the pulling of the rowing machine felt good. Firing the opposite muscles. It felt great . Legs want to crank. Did 1 set of squats with bar only then DB squats, 2sets with very light incline press in between. Legs, Pecs, Lats worked some with rowing.
R Serratus and Diaphragm weak but I am STILL not caving in.
Workout is still not structured but I am working into it.

Feel myself going into not wanting to eat the last 2 days. This is not good. Time for a mental override.
What do I want? What do I have to do to get it? Not complicated. No conditions. Just do it and quit screwing around.
Dropping 100 cals. We will see what my body does with that.

MzJ

 

[gearhead]

sister good log update...keep it going...we got your back

 

[LevButlerov]

You log is looking great! Keep it going! I am sure that you will end up with really good results!

 

[stevesmi]

great job.. keep the updates coming

your results are really impressive

 

[muskate]

Triple Stack
Nutobal

Day 9
Getting power surges in the evenings. I have to move. Last night I did squats and lunges and ran up and down the stairs in between sets. Im being careful, steady cadence, high reps, always keeping something in the tank.
Used the rowing machine today. I kept a steady pace and really felt into all the muscles being fired. With All the pushing into muscle and lifting limbs I do, the pulling of the rowing machine felt good. Firing the opposite muscles. It felt great . Legs want to crank. Did 1 set of squats with bar only then DB squats, 2sets with very light incline press in between. Legs, Pecs, Lats worked some with rowing.
R Serratus and Diaphragm weak but I am STILL not caving in.
Workout is still not structured but I am working into it.

Feel myself going into not wanting to eat the last 2 days. This is not good. Time for a mental override.
What do I want? What do I have to do to get it? Not complicated. No conditions. Just do it and quit screwing around.
Dropping 100 cals. We will see what my body does with that.

MzJ

Where are you going to drop the 100 calories from? Carbs?

I am a big big advocate of carb cycling. Carb cycling makes a lot of sense. Both scientifically and in a real world sense. No one will question the fact that carbs are anabolic. The problem with carbs is that too much of them will simply get you fat.

By carb cycling, you get the best of everything. The low carb days are fat loss focused and re-sythnesis muscle insulin sensitivity and the high carb days are very anabolic and replenish depleted glycogen levels.

I explain how to set up a carb cycling diet and have a full sample meal plan in this article here -> http://www.evolutionary.org/forums/supplements/carb-cycling-exposed-trevor-44776.html

 

[MzJ]

Where are you going to drop the 100 calories from? Carbs?

I am a big big advocate of carb cycling. Carb cycling makes a lot of sense. Both scientifically and in a real world sense. No one will question the fact that carbs are anabolic. The problem with carbs is that too much of them will simply get you fat.

By carb cycling, you get the best of everything. The low carb days are fat loss focused and re-sythnesis muscle insulin sensitivity and the high carb days are very anabolic and replenish depleted glycogen levels.

I explain how to set up a carb cycling diet and have a full sample meal plan in this article here -> http://www.evolutionary.org/forums/supplements/carb-cycling-exposed-trevor-44776.html

Thanks guys.

OK. Read the article about carb cycling. examples are set up for 180lb male I assume. I weigh 200. 425 carbs? Freaking out over here. Fear of carbs. I will study this further. I wonder if it will work on me. I am willing to give it a try but I need guidance for sure.
It has to stay very simple. I do not do well with too many food choices.

I'm going to have to talk to you again Trevor.

MzJ

 

[muskate]

Thanks guys.

OK. Read the article about carb cycling. examples are set up for 180lb male I assume. I weigh 200. 425 carbs? Freaking out over here. Fear of carbs. I will study this further. I wonder if it will work on me. I am willing to give it a try but I need guidance for sure.
It has to stay very simple. I do not do well with too many food choices.

I'm going to have to talk to you again Trevor.

MzJ

I'm always around. You know how to get a hold of me.

Remember that eating too little is just as bad as eating too much.

our bodies are still in survival mode. Restrict calories too drastically and your body will sense a famine is coming and hold onto body fat for dear life.

Most people under eat. There is a famous quote "no one ever got fat off peas and carrots"

The more food you eat, the harder you can train, the more muscle you will build, the higher your metabolism....it's a snow ball effect

Want to sculpt and tone your body? Get out the big dinner plates

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

I am interested to see how the diet plays out as far as carbs and total calories. Sometimes you just have to play with these things and see how your body responds.

 

[MzJ]

I am interested to see how the diet plays out as far as carbs and total calories. Sometimes you just have to play with these things and see how your body responds.

Hey Masonic, yes, I have been doing a more Keto type diet and I'm finding that I'm not as tolerant of it as I was. I am beginning to crave carbs more and more so eating too much fat and protein. I have to say though, just eating clean whole food has changed my body a lot. I am counting all of this as working my way to what I need ultimately. Takes time.

I am working with Trevor now. He is in process of helping me with diet and workout, probably more bloodwork and possibly a referral to someone who can help with disc decompression for my neck. In the beginning when I started I said I felt this was going to take me a couple years and I think that was correct. I am committed to doing it however.

It feels like I am stepping back once again and regrouping but with even more support in place this time. I have been fumbling around in the gym doing what I can and using old strategies that are probably not suitable for my needs anymore.
I am so glad I stumbled into Evo.

The Nutrobal and Triple Stack are helping me move and work and the healing I have experienced using Sarms has been amazing.

Watching your log.

MzJ

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

You will really enjoy working with Trevor. He knows what he is doing and is a great motivator. Soon enough you will be a pro in the gym and you are already well on your way to success.

 

[MzJ]

I have a Coach. Trevor Kouritzen. Its a good thing I'm so smart. I really needed one.

Carb Cycling ... new for me.
Workout
New supps
Chiro
New bloodwork ... my other did not look great.

This has all taken on new meaning suddenly. It is about the quality of my health . Astable foundation. I read on the forum today the importance of building a base. So with help that's what I will do.

I have been beginning over and over the last 2 years each time getting closer to the truth of my condition and then coming to terms with what I must do to change it. I don't just mean the injury but all that led up to it. I had to actually become conscious and I am still waking up.
'I'm like WTH? I don't know anything!' It's a good place to be.
I think I may actually be starting now.

MzJ

 

[gearhead]

I have a Coach. Trevor Kouritzen. Its a good thing I'm so smart. I really needed one.

Carb Cycling ... new for me.
Workout
New supps
Chiro
New bloodwork ... my other did not look great.

This has all taken on new meaning suddenly. It is about the quality of my health . Astable foundation. I read on the forum today the importance of building a base. So with help that's what I will do.

I have been beginning over and over the last 2 years each time getting closer to the truth of my condition and then coming to terms with what I must do to change it. I don't just mean the injury but all that led up to it. I had to actually become conscious and I am still waking up.
'I'm like WTH? I don't know anything!' It's a good place to be.
I think I may actually be starting now.

MzJ

sister...trevor is a great coach...nice one...keep up the good work

 

[MzJ]

You will really enjoy working with Trevor. He knows what he is doing and is a great motivator. Soon enough you will be a pro in the gym and you are already well on your way to success.

Yes. I would describe Trevor as very passionate and professional. He's smart and direct and I really like that.
Well on my way? Yes, I am moving but I am chuckling because today I felt light years away for a moment. I got over it.
As always you are very encouraging.

MzJ

 

[stevesmi]

Trevor is a very good coach for sure. i can tell you he can be doing anything else he wants in life but would rather make less money and do something he really enjoys and has a gift for.

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

The key is that you understand this is a long term process and a lifestyle. Too many times people want immediate results and end up quitting. It definitely takes time and dedication to achieve your results. As long as you keep that in mind then you will get there. Again, great job so far.

 

[LevButlerov]

Trevor aka @muskate is a real professional, so you are in good hands with him, and you will definitely achieve great results by working with him.

 

[muskate]

I appreciate all the kind words. Here's the thing though. I only associate myself with the best people.

Yes I am EXTREMELY passionate about bodybuilding but you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.

Jill is going to get awesome results, not because I am coaching her, but because she is determined, focused, and one hard working woman!

 

[MzJ]

3rd day carb cycling. I have never done it before and wow I was hungry for 2days. Today im better.
I have to say I feel so much better already. Stronger.
More alert. More energy.
I love this!

The workout is straightforward. Lower body feels strong but my balance is crap! Going slow.
Upper body did ok. I can sense the imbalances as II go through each move. I am focusing on each muscle as I move through, testing its capacity and "hitting" it, however lightly. Im a little scared of the upper body work. Tentative but resolute.

Nutobal
Triple Stack ,... rolling with it fine. It is helping a lot.
With rIght diet and workout , it can do its work now .

MzJ

 

[gearhead]

sister looks great...keep it going

 

[MzJ]

Kind of dazed by the mental coordination of timing and structure of my program.. Its been bumpy first 5 but I think I performed at about 75%. For me a good start.
Today I felt a little more solid in the gym. I remembered to just go in and go to work and focus. It felt more natural. My right arm has a weak bicep or atleast it felt empty. My shoulder and neck are not strong either. I can feel my left back shoulder and neck bracing for it. Stretching my forearm flexors revealed a lot of tension. A closer relationship to the Bicep. If I clean up those relationships and whatever else I discover I can strengthen my arm. Hopefully going forward with the right chiro to get my neck straightened out.

Interesting how an exercise that I think is so familiar feels foreign. I'm acclimating. watching vids of execution. The more confidence I have going in the better I will do.

Nutrobal
Triple Stack
3rd week. Still tentative in the gym but my work this week has been stronger and my recovery noticeably better. I did 3 workouts. Walked 1 mile the other 2 days and worked on clients everyday including a couple big guys. I was strong and I took care of myself ergonomically.
The change in diet has helped a lot with stamina. 2nd and 3rd day I bloated. It freaked me out. I went into carb horror thinking my body would gain weight on this and you know, all the other negative thoughts about carbs Ive been trained to think. Quickly dismissed it and rode it out. This morning, after getting up 6 times to use the bathroom all night, water is down.
Doing exactly what I'm told. Haha! This may be a first!

Waiting for new supplements... oil, probiotic, greens, need to fix inside too. Outside will do a lot better.

This week
What did I do well?
1. Completed workouts
2. Did a 360 in my diet
3. Supplements lined up
4. Pursued info from chiro
5, Lining up and pricing blood work
6. Held my ground mentally as I went through the diet change.

OMG. I'm really moving into this again. I remember. I'm gonna do this I don't care how long it takes. I'm gonna get well. Very happy.

MzJ

What could I have done better?
1. Need to refresh myself on form for better execution and confidence in the gym.
2. Diet was 75%. Need to step up preparation and planning. Definitely need to go get storage containers and a scale.
3. Working my way into drinking a lot of water. Cant be too far from a bathroom Ha! I will adjust eventually...... I hope.
4. Neuromuscular Warmup before I get to the gym.



What could I have done better?

 

[AddarInc]

Great log.. As for what you couldve done better.. Some of the other boys wil chime in

 

[MzJ]

last question on last post was a typo. I already know the answer.

 

[LevButlerov]

That was one great log - thank you so much for taking the time and effort to put it all up!

 

[Mobster]

What do you mean by confidence in the gym?

 

[stevesmi]

this is just step 1 in your progression

this is a lifestyle.. just make sure you don't go back to the way you were before. these logs are great way to push yourself

if you need to do a weekly log on here i would do it

 

[J4ck3d]

This is incredible.

 

[AddarInc]

This is incredible.

Sure is.....

 

[MzJ]

What do you mean by confidence in the gym?

I still feel akward in my execution. I know that will clean up but it has more to do with the injury and the lack of trust I have in my body to perform now. I am trying to balance this with the very physical nature of my work. I'm just nervous in the gym and in my work also.
After I came off of Prednisone and Tramadol, which I recommend if you are injured never doing because it completely covers everything and I personally did way more damage doing that, I completely went down on the floor with a spasming R diaphragm and painful neck and shoulder. I was down for 2mos and it has been a huge challenge just getting here.
On the floor I had a lot of time to think. Overweight, older, injured, bloodwork not good.

Basically Mobster, this whole thing just rattled me. My confidence in what I can do is just challenged. Fear of reinjuring myself. And there are so many pieces to fix now. Inside and out.
Its a big wakeup. I have lost confidence overall I think. working my way back on so many levels.

MzJ

 

[muskate]

I still feel akward in my execution. I know that will clean up but it has more to do with the injury and the lack of trust I have in my body to perform now. I am trying to balance this with the very physical nature of my work. I'm just nervous in the gym and in my work also.
After I came off of Prednisone and Tramadol, which I recommend if you are injured never doing because it completely covers everything and I personally did way more damage doing that, I completely went down on the floor with a spasming R diaphragm and painful neck and shoulder. I was down for 2mos and it has been a huge challenge just getting here.
On the floor I had a lot of time to think. Overweight, older, injured, bloodwork not good.

Basically Mobster, this whole thing just rattled me. My confidence in what I can do is just challenged. Fear of reinjuring myself. And there are so many pieces to fix now. Inside and out.
Its a big wakeup. I have lost confidence overall I think. working my way back on so many levels.

MzJ

It will come back quick.

When you weight train, yes you train your skeletal muscles but you also train your central nervous system to recruit the muscles to do the action you want to perform.

When you do a bicep curl, your brain sends a signal to your bicep to contract, and then the muscle actually contracts. Your central nervous system becomes more efficient the more you weight train. That's why if you have been training for years, form is second nature. You don't need to tell a powerlifter how to squat. He can do it blind folded.

Be patient Jill. It's all part of the process. Positive thinking = positive results

 

[MzJ]

this is just step 1 in your progression

this is a lifestyle.. just make sure you don't go back to the way you were before. these logs are great way to push yourself

if you need to do a weekly log on here i would do it

Yes I agree. Its why I'm laying it all out for the world to see. Accountability is important and I have been out of the lifestyle so long its easy to make excuses. I will not stop. You guys might get sick of me. Ha!

MzJ

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It will come back quick.

When you weight train, yes you train your skeletal muscles but you also train your central nervous system to recruit the muscles to do the action you want to perform.

When you do a bicep curl, your brain sends a signal to your bicep to contract, and then the muscle actually contracts. Your central nervous system becomes more efficient the more you weight train. That's why if you have been training for years, form is second nature. You don't need to tell a powerlifter how to squat. He can do it blind folded.

Be patient Jill. It's all part of the process. Positive thinking = positive results

Good input, thankyou Trevor.

 

[MzJ]

OK, so much better in the gym today and I'm down 3lbs.
Leg and shoulders. It went well.
There were a couple of serious bodybuilders in the gym today. One was obviously using something. The other just naturally big I think. He just looked beautiful. Both nice guys. I am a connector (in case you didn't notice).

So, is it a goal to have midtraps as high as the tops of your ears? Does not look right to me.
Mr. Traps did not unload the Leg press and there was 500lbs on it. Next time I will ask whoever just finished to help me unload it.
I am not complaining. It made me feel home again actually.

MzJ

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Mastering meal prep is definitely a huge part of success. Once you have that nailed you will always have a good healthy meal ready. Also, drinking a lot of water is so underrated. It will make a huge difference in how you look and feel. You will absolutely get used to it. Your body has to learn to "trust" that you will drink enough water.

 

[Mobster]

I still feel akward in my execution. I know that will clean up but it has more to do with the injury and the lack of trust I have in my body to perform now. I am trying to balance this with the very physical nature of my work. I'm just nervous in the gym and in my work also.
After I came off of Prednisone and Tramadol, which I recommend if you are injured never doing because it completely covers everything and I personally did way more damage doing that, I completely went down on the floor with a spasming R diaphragm and painful neck and shoulder. I was down for 2mos and it has been a huge challenge just getting here.
On the floor I had a lot of time to think. Overweight, older, injured, bloodwork not good.

Basically Mobster, this whole thing just rattled me. My confidence in what I can do is just challenged. Fear of reinjuring myself. And there are so many pieces to fix now. Inside and out.
Its a big wakeup. I have lost confidence overall I think. working my way back on so many levels.

MzJ

Ok. I've written elsewhere about being injured and unable to train for 3 months (August to early November) last year - 6 weeks sleeping on the floor, on crutches for most of the time and daily rehab exercises before coming back to win again In May/June and .get another world record.

 

[muskate]

Mastering meal prep is definitely a huge part of success. Once you have that nailed you will always have a good healthy meal ready. Also, drinking a lot of water is so underrated. It will make a huge difference in how you look and feel. You will absolutely get used to it. Your body has to learn to "trust" that you will drink enough water.

Water is a BIG one.

I read a study where they randomly sampled 100 people and 95% were dehydrated.

Your body is roughly 65% water. Drinking 5-6L of clean water per day is the simple easiest and best thing you can do to improve your health.

 

[MzJ]

Water is a BIG one.
I read a study where they randomly sampled 100 people and 95% were dehydrated.
Your body is roughly 65% water. Drinking 5-6L of clean water per day is the simple easiest and best thing you can do to improve your health.

Yes, I have read that too. Up to 3 litres today I might get to 4. The extra water is already impacting my skin. Its plumper and I am tolerating the lower calorie/carb rest day better because of it too I think. I have also read that because we are dehydrated we confuse thirst and hunger.
And Trevor I talked with Dr Zsolt last night. I absolutely love the way he thinks. He will be hooking me up with someone down here shortly. I have a feeling I will be clearing up more issues than just my neck. Listening to him on the podcast had me making all kinds of connections. Moving forward. Thankyou for your help.

Ok. I've written elsewhere about being injured and unable to train for 3 months (August to early November) last year - 6 weeks sleeping on the floor, on crutches for most of the time and daily rehab exercises before coming back to win again In May/June and .get another world record.

Yes I do remember reading that about you. Thankyou for reminding me. I am encouraged by hearing it again. I will use it.

Mastering meal prep is definitely a huge part of success. Once you have that nailed you will always have a good healthy meal ready. Also, drinking a lot of water is so underrated. It will make a huge difference in how you look and feel. You will absolutely get used to it. Your body has to learn to "trust" that you will drink enough water.

meals this week are going more smoothly. I am prepping everything in advance and I am better at execution of timing the last couple days. As I said, the addition of all the water is helping me feel better on the diet. I was using a lot of coffee before but with my goal to drink as soon as I get up I have found the desire for it is not there so much. Carb cycling and water. My body is adjusting

MzJ

 

[Tadeas]

What a great transformation log! MzJ you are making great progress.

 

[MzJ]

What a great transformation log! MzJ you are making great progress.

Thanks Tadeus. Grateful for each days little victories.

Chest, Tri, Abs
Incline Barbell Bench Press ... 45lbs .. 3x 10, 9, 8 ... Bar felt heavy, uneven strength in arms, focused on breath, balance and targeting chest.
Incline DB fly, 5lbs each hand /Flat Machine Chest Press Super Set .. 15lbs ...3x 10-12 .. light but practicing even press with arms and target pecs. Hard for me to feel pecs on this. Felt more as I tired. Right shoulder noticeably weaker at the end on flys.
[b/Cable Crossovers[/b] .. 7lbs ...3x10,15,20 ... R shoulder really showing weakness on this one but slowed down and moved through it. could not get to 20
Overhead ez bar tri ext .. 25lbs ... 3x10 .. strength still uneven but Tris really firing. Good signal to that one. gonna be sore
Cable overhead rope tri ext .. 15lbs .. 3x10 ... Tris burnin last set, starting to feel workout in my r diaphragm but caught my posture and held it.
One arm skull crusher... 5lbs .. 3x10 ... Tris shakin ... right here I'm thinking " gonna be sore, can I work tomorrow"?
Decline bench lying leg raises ... 3x10. could only do 5 each time. Could not get my butt up in the air either. It will come.
Hanging leg raise .. 3x10 ... could only do 5 each time but abdominals engaging for sure.

1. Food/ 9 .. taking me some time to get comfortable with carb cycling and the structure.
2. Water/ 8 .. keep forgetting but less

At ease in the gym today. No more whining or worrying. Still tentative. It will take some time to gauge how hard I can go in the gym and still do some work and get enough rest to do both pretty well. I expect this balance to be fluid. I will work it out everyday.
My heart is to get really well. In every way I can. I am at the time where I have to choose to stop just letting things happen to me and say "screw this, I'm going to get into harness and take care of it" And I'm asking for help too. Everything is flowing to me right now to accomplish my goal.
Interesting, when I was on the floor for those months I was thinking about being here and here I am. Just have to do the rest.

Nutrobal
Triple Stack .... I can report that there is an increase in consistency of stability in my right diaphragm. R hip and both legs so much stronger just in my daily movements. My glutes are really firing when I walk and it is a little easier for my lower traps and Lats to pull in . My diaphragm opens right up and my shoulders drop. Such a relief to be able to sustain a normal posture. I do get those rushes of intense desire to move and flex, mostly in the evening for me. I use it for active stretching and have gone out for a hard walk. Research is helping me heal.

MzJ

Changing how you think is hard work.

 

[MzJ]

3rd week carb cycling and I crashed and burned. Hypoglycemic or food sensitivities or maybe both. Intense.
The positive is that the whole exercise exposed another issue I need to address internally. I need to do more very foundational work that needs addressing or the rest of what I am trying to build here will not be solid or sustainable.
Talking with Trevor and Dr. Zsolt has motivated me to look more deeply at my self care. This is all good.

I am going to talk to my Dr this week and get as much blood testing done through insurance that I can. The whole works including food allergies, insulin, glucose tolerance and heart. What I cant get Ill pay for. Probably take a month or more.

Anyone here ever had a body scan done? Looking into that.

When I was laying on the floor all those months ago desperate to get well, I spent a lot of time imaging myself well and fit. I was very specific. I also said that I would do whatever I had to do to get well and that I would not limit any of the possibilities of how it would happen or the resources that might show up to accomplish it. I resolved not to put any conditions on it either like, I want to be fit and healthy BUT I need to be able to sleep in or I want wine with dinner or I cant eat 6x a day or I want to be able to take weekends off. You know, adding so many other wants you forget the original thing you wanted.

I asked for this. Bring it on. I know what I want.

I have maintained all my gains through all this.

MzJ

 

[Eddie Haskell]

3rd week carb cycling and I crashed and burned. Hypoglycemic or food sensitivities or maybe both. Intense.

Not to mention brutal.

Sorry to hear that.

******

Oakland 14
N.Y. Jets 0

 

[MzJ]

Not to mention brutal.

It was an unusually extreme reaction.
Blood testing tomorrow morn. Testing for Insulin/Leptin resistance. Just another way to describe type 2 diabetes. I knew I had metabolic damage to a degree but it was interesting to watch it in operation.
My body definitely felt threatened. The way I was eating I should have dropped more than 3lbs in those 3 weeks but something is not working right and I felt wasted the end of the 3rd week. It sent my appetite soaring this last 4 days trying to replenish, I got depressed and I slept a lot.
Feeling better today. Getting back on the horse with a different eating plan and after blood testing a new strategy to overcome this challenge.
How did I get this way? A lifetime of dieting and eating crap food.

I am a little discouraged and emotional. As I stabilize the emotions should too. Picking myself up again.

MzJ ................................
Body is still much stronger. With a higher functioning metabolism I should feel even better. Truly a journey of a thousand steps. .... But one more thing and I might go off the deep end.. maybe. I'm pissed off today.

 

[gearhead]

Not to mention brutal.

It was an unusually extreme reaction.
Blood testing tomorrow morn. Testing for Insulin/Leptin resistance. Just another way to describe type 2 diabetes. I knew I had metabolic damage to a degree but it was interesting to watch it in operation.
My body definitely felt threatened. The way I was eating I should have dropped more than 3lbs in those 3 weeks but something is not working right and I felt wasted the end of the 3rd week. It sent my appetite soaring this last 4 days trying to replenish, I got depressed and I slept a lot.
Feeling better today. Getting back on the horse with a different eating plan and after blood testing a new strategy to overcome this challenge.
How did I get this way? A lifetime of dieting and eating crap food.

I am a little discouraged and emotional. As I stabilize the emotions should too. Picking myself up again.

MzJ ................................
Body is still much stronger. With a higher functioning metabolism I should feel even better. Truly a journey of a thousand steps. .... But one more thing and I might go off the deep end.. maybe. I'm pissed off today.

sister this happens...there are good weeks and bad weeks...take it step by step
keep going dont give up...1st 2 months hardest sister

 

[MzJ]

sister this happens...there are good weeks and bad weeks...take it step by step
keep going dont give up...1st 2 months hardest sister

I am not giving up. Taking it step by step. I took a sharp turn and there is a bit of a learning curve and it messed with my head. Studying a mind expanding subject, adrenal fatigue, the description of which I feel explains a lot of what has been going on with me for a very long time.

If this piece is really what I think it is and I can heal it, it will greatly increase my quality of life and my ability to perform in every area. Studying. Still waiting on test results. Will need more tests.

I am still aware of potential weakness in my diaphragm and neck but I am so significantly better structurally. Still researching Triple Stack and Nutrobal. Going back to the gym next week, gently. Regular exercise is one of the things that must be done to heal.
This has all been very upsetting, sobering and highly motivating. My body is settling down and my enthusiasm is resurfacing slowly today.

MzJ

 

[gearhead]

I am not giving up. Taking it step by step. I took a sharp turn and there is a bit of a learning curve and it messed with my head. Studying a mind expanding subject, adrenal fatigue, the description of which I feel explains a lot of what has been going on with me for a very long time.

If this piece is really what I think it is and I can heal it, it will greatly increase my quality of life and my ability to perform in every area. Studying. Still waiting on test results. Will need more tests.

I am still aware of potential weakness in my diaphragm and neck but I am so significantly better structurally. Still researching Triple Stack and Nutrobal. Going back to the gym next week, gently. Regular exercise is one of the things that must be done to heal.
This has all been very upsetting, sobering and highly motivating. My body is settling down and my enthusiasm is resurfacing slowly today.

MzJ

sister...keep going hard....

 

[MzJ]

Ive been trying to think of how to describe the last 2 mos . Briefly.

First, I have been humbled. I know it now. It was an alarming and tough lesson to feel, physically, then mentally and emotionally. And it was awesome. Hated it at the time.
My reaction to carb cycling led to blood testing results which showed borderline type2, high liver enzymes, high percentage symptomatic of Adreneal fatigue. I got sick and it has taken me some time to get back especially mentally.
This has all been very good and Trevor helped me a lot. He is very good, patient and thorough.

Severe reaction to diet
diagnosis
consultation and strategy

I'm not going to lie. I freaked out. But now I am not. I am taking care of it. I am in full possession of the reality that I can reverse all of this.
The funny thing is that my biggest challenge is allowing myself to rest. A big one is resting maybe for several months. To just rest and take care of yourself.
I am actually in the position to work lightly and do that right now. I have been giving myself permission.
Its been like a very, very bad plane landing!! Ha!

I have been working on just feeding my body well, letting it settle back into believing all is well in the food supply. I have put on 6lbs but look surprisingly well but watery. I hate it.
Will begin more structure tomorrow. Experimented today, Sunday.
I noticed I ate too late and so had a drop just a few hours later which I did not satisfy quickly enough and so I ate too many carbs at once for me, got dizzy, ate half a chicken and ok I get it.
Execution must be atleast 90%. It will be fine. I understand better what I am dealing with and why I need to eat a certain way and I know why certain foods just work for me right now. And how I set off feeding frenzies and why.
Very empowering. A relief.
I feel like I keep coming back to this place but at deeper and deeper levels but I guess you have to go through some stuff to gain new perspective with which to overcome obstacles and advance your mission.
When I titled this Transformation Log I was thinking in such external terms.
I am back to conditioning again. I am more stable in my body.
Now I must take care of some deeper issues. If I do not I will become a statistic.
I am coming from a different place .. but I am still coming.

Through all of this, research with Nutrobal and Triple Stack is going well. Not one side effect. Just keep getting stronger and stronger little by little. No pain in my side but I am still aware of an inability to move properly in certain directions.
Not kidding. Even with the interrupt in working out my body has changed. My right leg and hip work all the time now. My healing has made amazing progress. Sarms are healing. They work.

My new Mantra. Calm, quiet, directed energy. Going Ninja.

MzJ

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Missed this place.

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I missed this place.

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Missed this place.

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Ive been trying to think of how to describe the last 2 mos . Briefly.

First, I have been humbled. I know it now. It was an alarming and tough lesson to feel, physically, then mentally and emotionally. And it was awesome. Hated it at the time.
My reaction to carb cycling led to blood testing results which showed borderline type2, high liver enzymes, high percentage symptomatic of Adreneal fatigue. I got sick and it has taken me some time to get back especially mentally.
This has all been very good and Trevor helped me a lot. He is very good, patient and thorough.

Severe reaction to diet
diagnosis
consultation and strategy

I'm not going to lie. I freaked out. But now I am not. I am taking care of it. I am in full possession of the reality that I can reverse all of this.
The funny thing is that my biggest challenge is allowing myself to rest. A big one is resting maybe for several months. To just rest and take care of yourself.
I am actually in the position to work lightly and do that right now. I have been giving myself permission.
Its been like a very, very bad plane landing!! Ha!

I have been working on just feeding my body well, letting it settle back into believing all is well in the food supply. I have put on 6lbs but look surprisingly well but watery. I hate it.
Will begin more structure tomorrow. Experimented today, Sunday.
I noticed I ate too late and so had a drop just a few hours later which I did not satisfy quickly enough and so I ate too many carbs at once for me, got dizzy, ate half a chicken and ok I get it.
Execution must be atleast 90%. It will be fine. I understand better what I am dealing with and why I need to eat a certain way and I know why certain foods just work for me right now. And how I set off feeding frenzies and why.
Very empowering. A relief.
I feel like I keep coming back to this place but at deeper and deeper levels but I guess you have to go through some stuff to gain new perspective with which to overcome obstacles and advance your mission.
When I titled this Transformation Log I was thinking in such external terms.
I am back to conditioning again. I am more stable in my body.
Now I must take care of some deeper issues. If I do not I will become a statistic.
I am coming from a different place .. but I am still coming.

Through all of this, research with Nutrobal and Triple Stack is going well. Not one side effect. Just keep getting stronger and stronger little by little. No pain in my side but I am still aware of an inability to move properly in certain directions.
Not kidding. Even with the interrupt in working out my body has changed. My right leg and hip work all the time now. My healing has made amazing progress. Sarms are healing. They work.

My new Mantra. Calm, quiet, directed energy. Going Ninja.

MzJ

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Missed this place.

 

[MzJ]

Having trouble editing this. Hmmm

Ive been trying to think of how to describe the last 2 mos . Briefly.

First, I have been humbled. I know it now. It was an alarming and tough lesson to feel, physically, then mentally and emotionally. And it was awesome. Hated it at the time.
My reaction to carb cycling led to blood testing results which showed borderline type2, high liver enzymes, high percentage symptomatic of Adreneal fatigue. I got sick and it has taken me some time to get back especially mentally.
This has all been very good and Trevor helped me a lot. He is very good, patient and thorough.

Severe reaction to diet
diagnosis
consultation and strategy

I'm not going to lie. I freaked out. But now I am not. I am taking care of it. I am in full possession of the reality that I can reverse all of this.
The funny thing is that my biggest challenge is allowing myself to rest. A big one is resting maybe for several months. To just rest and take care of yourself.
I am actually in the position to work lightly and do that right now. I have been giving myself permission.
Its been like a very, very bad plane landing!! Ha!

I have been working on just feeding my body well, letting it settle back into believing all is well in the food supply. I have put on 6lbs but look surprisingly well but watery. I hate it.
Will begin more structure tomorrow. Experimented today, Sunday.
I noticed I ate too late and so had a drop just a few hours later which I did not satisfy quickly enough and so I ate too many carbs at once for me, got dizzy, ate half a chicken and ok I get it.
Execution must be atleast 90%. It will be fine. I understand better what I am dealing with and why I need to eat a certain way and I know why certain foods just work for me right now. And how I set off feeding frenzies and why.
Very empowering. A relief.
I feel like I keep coming back to this place but at deeper and deeper levels but I guess you have to go through some stuff to gain new perspective with which to overcome obstacles and advance your mission.
When I titled this Transformation Log I was thinking in such external terms.
I am back to conditioning again. I am more stable in my body.
Now I must take care of some deeper issues. If I do not I will become a statistic.
I am coming from a different place .. but I am still coming.

Through all of this, research with Nutrobal and Triple Stack is going well. Not one side effect. Just keep getting stronger and stronger little by little. No pain in my side but I am still aware of an inability to move properly in certain directions.
Not kidding. Even with the interrupt in working out my body has changed. My right leg and hip work all the time now. My healing has made amazing progress. Sarms are healing. They work.

My new Mantra. Calm, quiet, directed energy. Going Ninja.

MzJ

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Missed this place.

 

[gearhead]

sister...great update...keep it coming

 

[MzJ]

Starting again. Ordered my helpers.

Taking time to get into the head space.
Think about my strategy and then execute.
Starting with conditioning again.
My body took another beating.
I read back some in old posts. That pain in my side turned out to be Gallstones. A LOT of gallstones. Dr wanted to take it out. I told him I think I need it. Took me 18 mos and weekly then monthly gallbladder flushes but I cleaned it out. My liver is much happier too.

I feel weak. It messes with my head. Not gonna focus on that. Just begin. Document and grow.

So here I go.

Carb cycling. My endomorph body requires confusion to get it to release fat. Im covid chubby and uncomfortable.
Big shopping tomorrow. Meal prep.
See how my blood sugar reacts to the swings. Make adjustments.
Move.

Baby steps again. I have not lost hope. I still have a good body. Good genetics, muscle memory and I just love the work.

I am visualizing and remembering how it feels to be really strong and fit.
Staying in the vision.

I should rename this log Resurrection.

 

[patrik39]

Starting again. Ordered my helpers.

Taking time to get into the head space.
Think about my strategy and then execute.
Starting with conditioning again.
My body took another beating.
I read back some in old posts. That pain in my side turned out to be Gallstones. A LOT of gallstones. Dr wanted to take it out. I told him I think I need it. Took me 18 mos and weekly then monthly gallbladder flushes but I cleaned it out. My liver is much happier too.

I feel weak. It messes with my head. Not gonna focus on that. Just begin. Document and grow.

So here I go.

Carb cycling. My endomorph body requires confusion to get it to release fat. Im covid chubby and uncomfortable.
Big shopping tomorrow. Meal prep.
See how my blood sugar reacts to the swings. Make adjustments.
Move.

Baby steps again. I have not lost hope. I still have a good body. Good genetics, muscle memory and I just love the work.

I am visualizing and remembering how it feels to be really strong and fit.
Staying in the vision.

I should rename this log Resurrection.

this is going to be a great log please keep this going for the forum maybe some pics

 

[MzJ]

Mastering meal prep is definitely a huge part of success. Once you have that nailed you will always have a good healthy meal ready. Also, drinking a lot of water is so underrated. It will make a huge difference in how you look and feel. You will absolutely get used to it. Your body has to learn to "trust" that you will drink enough water.

Reading back in my journal. Revisiting all the help I got the first go round.
Food. I have to nail this or else everything else I do and take will not yield the results I want.
Bought all my food. Plastic containers. Water bottles.
Cooking 7 days of food tomorrow.
Setting my phone to go off. Taking foood everywhere with me.. No excuses/
Next 4 weeks focus will be execution of diet. My biggest challenge.
But Im glad to be here again. Im excited.
Doing visualization sessions. It really helps me.
If I have issues with food plan I will adjust and ride it out. Dont stop. Dont deviate. adjust and keep going.. Do not allow fatigue or dizziness or my head or any discomfort stop me. Adjust, sleep, keep going until my body settles in and Im rolling with it mentally.
Hardest part. Most satisfying to overcome.

 

[MzJ]

this is going to be a great log please keep this going for the forum maybe some pics

LMAO!! Patrick! Your Avatar just cracked me up!!
Thanks for the enocuragement
oh god .. no pics yet. I cant bear it.

 

[LevButlerov]

Reading back in my journal. Revisiting all the help I got the first go round.
Food. I have to nail this or else everything else I do and take will not yield the results I want.
Bought all my food. Plastic containers. Water bottles.
Cooking 7 days of food tomorrow.
Setting my phone to go off. Taking foood everywhere with me.. No excuses/
Next 4 weeks focus will be execution of diet. My biggest challenge.
But Im glad to be here again. Im excited.
Doing visualization sessions. It really helps me.
If I have issues with food plan I will adjust and ride it out. Dont stop. Dont deviate. adjust and keep going.. Do not allow fatigue or dizziness or my head or any discomfort stop me. Adjust, sleep, keep going until my body settles in and Im rolling with it mentally.
Hardest part. Most satisfying to overcome.

Prep the meals ahead of time, that's rule #1 and you're doing it. Let's see how your 4 weeks go, log it please.

 

[stevesmi]

do you happen to have any picture updates?

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Jill let's get this log more detailed, we are waiting for updates from you. exactly what food you are eating etc.

 

[BodyMonster34]

sister this a old ass thread, glad you came back, gonna read through whole thing.

 

[Mobster]

Photos don't have to include your head or face.

 

[MzJ]

Working on putting this up. Its good for me to write it out. I need the mental immersion.
Also seeing if it tries to change my page set up. Med and rest days coming.

180 CARBS 160 PROTEIN 25 FAT

High carb day.... Cal Carb Pro Fat
1 cup egg whites or 30g/1 scoop/ grassfed whey protein powder 120 2 26 0
35g cream of rice or 35g oatmeal or 3.5 plain brown rice cakes 130 24 4 2
150g blueberries or 300g strawberry or 1 apple or 1 orange or 2 kiwi 80 18 1 1
greens powder 40 4 1 2

Meal 2
100g chicken/turkey breast (skinless) or 100g wild sole/cod/pollock/haddock/shrimp - 130 0 20 3
cooked weight or 1 can water packed tuna
150g sweet potatoe or red skinned potatoe (with skin on) 130 30 2 0
2 tablespoon sugar free ketchup or salsa 10 2 0 0

Meal 3
100g extra lean ground beef (make sure it's grass fed) or 100g wild salmon - 150 0 23 5
cooked weight
35g cream of rice or 35g oatmeal or 3.5 quaker plain brown rice cakes 130 24 4 2
1/3 cucumber or 2 mini cucumber or 100g carrot sticks or 1/2 bell pepper (any color) 50 11 2 0

Meal 4
100g chicken/turkey breast (skinless) or 100g wild sole/cod/pollock/haddock/shrimp - 130 0 20 3
cooked weight or 1 can water packed tuna
150g sweet potatoe or red skinned potatoe (with skin on) 130 30 2 0
2 tablespoon sugar free ketchup 10 2 0 0

Meal 5
125g 0.4% dry cottage cheese or fat free greek yogurt or 30g casein protein powder 120 2 24 0
140g (1 cup) corn or green peas - frozen is fine 120 28 4 1
Post-workout 30g (1 scoop) grass fed whey protein powder 120 1 26 1
(optional) greens powder 40 4 1 2

Totals 1640 182 160 22





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[MzJ]

Last 3 days execution of diet 75%. Ill get it. I already see a difference in my face, skin. The last time I did this I ended up on the floor. Blood sugar all over the place. It was difficult. Ive done a lot of healing. But Im fat. Timing has to be perfect through adjustment. I need a scale. And a stop watch.

For help with fat loss and with muscle wasting while I do it ....Anabolicum 10mg...
Trying GHRP 6 and cjc no dac together for HGH..... ordering. Curious. I wonder if its more effective than MK
Thats all to start. I have my Triple stack and MK and a few others but want to try something different. MK puts so much water on me. Even just at 5mg.

Medium Carb DAYS

145 CARB 165 PROTEIN 30 fAT

Meal 1
1 cup (250mL) egg whites or 30g (1 scoop) grass fed whey protein powder 120 2 26 0
1 whole egg 70 0 6 5
150g blueberries or 300g strawberry or 1 apple or 1 orange or 2 kiwi 80 18 1 1
(optional) greens powder 40 4 1 2

Meal 2
100g chicken/turkey breast (skinless) or 100g wild sole/cod/pollock/haddock/shrimp -130 0 20 3
cooked weight or 1 can water packed tuna
1/2 millet/brown rice ramen or 35g cream of rice or 35g oatmeal or 3.5 quaker plain brown rice cakes 130 24 4 2
1/3 cucumber or 2 mini cucumber or 100g carrot sticks or 1/2 bell pepper (any color) 50 11 2 0

Meal 3
100g extra lean ground beef (make sure it's grass fed) or 100g wild salmon - cooked weight 150 0 23 5
150g sweet potatoe or red skinned potatoe (with skin on) 130 30 2 0
2 tablespoon sugar free ketchup 10 2 0 0

Meal 4
100g chicken/turkey breast (skinless) or 100g wild sole/cod/pollock/haddock/shrimp - 130 0 20 3
cooked weight or 1 can water packed tuna
1/2 millet/brown rice ramen or 35g cream of rice or 35g oatmeal or 3.5 quaker plain brown rice cakes 130 24 4 2
1/3 cucumber or 2 mini cucumber or 100g carrot sticks or 1/2 bell pepper (any color) 50 11 2 0

Meal 5
125g 0.4% dry cottage cheese or fat free greek yogurt or 30g casein protein powder 120 2 24 0
170g (1 cup) california mix- frozen is fine 50 10 2 1
Post-workout 30g (1 scoop) grass fed whey protein powder 120 1 26 1
(optional) greens powder 40 4 1 2

total...1550 143 164 27





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[MzJ]

REST DAYS

60 CARBS ..... 140 PROTEIN....60 FAT

CALS, CARBS, PROTEIN, FAT

Meal 1
1 cup (250mL) egg whites or 30g (1 scoop) grass fed whey protein powder 120 2 26 0
1 whole egg 70 0 6 5
100g spinach 35 5 4 1
100g total of onion and/or bell pepper and/or mushrooms 40 9 1 0

Meal 2 100g chicken/turkey breast (skinless) or 100g wild sole/cod/pollock/haddock/shrimp - 130 0 20 3
cooked weight or 1 can water packed tuna
20g dark chocolate - minimum 70% cocoa content or greater or 20g walnuts 115 4 4 10

Meal 3
100g extra lean ground beef (make sure it's grass fed) or 100g wild salmon - 150 0 23 5
cooked weight
200g of a cabbage salad made from shredded green cabbage, red cabbage and carrrots 70 11 5 0
^Make a vinegarette dressing of apple cider vinegar, mustard,
stevia and soy sauce to pour ontop of the cabbage salad

Meal 4
100g extra lean ground beef (make sure it's grass fed) or 100g wild salmon - 150 0 23 5
cooked weight
170g (1 cup) california mix- frozen is fine 50 10 2 1
10g coconut oil 90 0 0 10

Meal 5
100g chicken/turkey breast (skinless) or 100g wild sole/cod/pollock/haddock/shrimp - 130 0 20 3
cooked weight or 1 can water packed tuna
1/2 avacado 150 8 5 15
1/3 cucumber or 2 mini cucumber or 100g carrot sticks or 1/2 bell pepper (any color) 50 11 2 0


TOTALS .......1350 60 140 58

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Diet looks very clean, nice updates

 

[MzJ]

5.21/2021

Good start this week.

Focusing on food.
I felt dizzy this morning, freaked me out a little. Thought I was going to crash again... BUT!!
I said hell no and I took a tablespoon of coconut oil and it smoothed me right out. Awesome.
Meals on time. Working on water intake.

4 litres? Really? Anyone drinking 4 litres of water a day? Unsure about this.
I have to start reading the boards again.

 

[LevButlerov]

5.21/2021

Good start this week.

Focusing on food.
I felt dizzy this morning, freaked me out a little. Thought I was going to crash again... BUT!!
I said hell no and I took a tablespoon of coconut oil and it smoothed me right out. Awesome.
Meals on time. Working on water intake.

4 litres? Really? Anyone drinking 4 litres of water a day? Unsure about this.
I have to start reading the boards again.

4 liters of water per day? sure that's close to a gallon I drink that daily. But you're a woman so maybe 3 liters is enough for you.
keep this log going for us.

 

[stevesmi]

5.21/2021

Good start this week.

Focusing on food.
I felt dizzy this morning, freaked me out a little. Thought I was going to crash again... BUT!!
I said hell no and I took a tablespoon of coconut oil and it smoothed me right out. Awesome.
Meals on time. Working on water intake.

4 litres? Really? Anyone drinking 4 litres of water a day? Unsure about this.
I have to start reading the boards again.

just make sure that coconut oil is cold pressed and unrefined. very important it is PURE FAT

 

[BodyMonster34]

4 liters of water per day? sure that's close to a gallon I drink that daily. But you're a woman so maybe 3 liters is enough for you.
keep this log going for us.

bro maybe she live in heat climate. on the rig i drink easy over 1 gallon a day

 

[Mobster]

Adrenal fatigue is over done. You might be over trained - so rest and many trainees use far too many stims - so stop and or lower those.

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

For me 3 litres is enough but will go up closer to 4 if it is hot or I am more active than usual.

 

[MzJ]

just make sure that coconut oil is cold pressed and unrefined. very important it is PURE FAT

Yes. thankyou.
And change that to a teaspoon not a tablespoon. It is cold pressed and unrefined. I just got scared. I do not want to fail again.

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4 liters of water per day? sure that's close to a gallon I drink that daily. But you're a woman so maybe 3 liters is enough for you.
keep this log going for us.

Dont know why I thought it was so much. I can do 3 litres to a gallon. I can do that.

 

[MzJ]

Adrenal fatigue is over done. You might be over trained - so rest and many trainees use far too many stims - so stop and or lower those.

I had some kind of serious fatigue a few years ago but not now. I havent started training yet, conditioning. No stims or do you mean Srms?

 

[MzJ]

5/22/21

Crap. I got some grassfed Bison from my brother. He said it was lean. It wasnt. I added it in the last few days and I could tell. Maybe whole foods has superlean ground beef. I might have to order it. High fat and high carb means a porky woman.

Decided to start Triple stack w/MK but at 5mgs for MK to start. I will see how it goes and up it as I adjust. Tracking. Doing fine on it all the last 2 days.

Cleaing out patio. Looking for used dumbells and straight bar. Bench.
I also have a Total Gym. In a box. Ha!! Clearing out xtra bedroom to set it up. Using everything I have. I think it will be useful for pulling movements. We'll see. My son got very cut up on one.



So here is what im starting with. Glutes, quads. getting my legs under me.

Glute Bridge
GB Feet Elevated
Hip Thrust
B stand Hip Thrust
Box Squat
Split Squat
Step up
Romanian Devil
Spread Eagle Reverse Hyper /bent to straight leg
Quad Hip Extension
Clam
Side Lying Hip abduction
Hydrant
Standing Glute squeeze.

Im weak.

Just seeing what I can do. My coordination and connections. Compensations. Right side weakness very evident. Lateral Quad is tight and weak. Left calf weak etc etc. Im all out of balance. Stretching, rolling, and some neuromuscular reprogramming. Figure it out.
It feels like early onset rigamortis. Ha!

 

[stevesmi]

^^^ you want to eat the most fatty meats you can. that is going to blunt your insulin spikes

don't fear fat. fear refined and processed foods and refined sugars.

nobody got fat from eating wild fatty fish, raw nuts, or adding coconut oil to their foods

but plenty get fat from restaurant/fast food and sugars

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Don't worry about grassfed meat not being lean, higher fat intake can be healthy. Once in a while it's good.

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro grassfed beef leanest meat out there but also full of vitamins. i only feed my cows grass, no corn

 

[Mobster]

5/22/21

Crap. I got some grassfed Bison from my brother. He said it was lean. It wasnt. I added it in the last few days and I could tell. Maybe whole foods has superlean ground beef. I might have to order it. High fat and high carb means a porky woman.

Decided to start Triple stack w/MK but at 5mgs for MK to start. I will see how it goes and up it as I adjust. Tracking. Doing fine on it all the last 2 days.

Cleaing out patio. Looking for used dumbells and straight bar. Bench.
I also have a Total Gym. In a box. Ha!! Clearing out xtra bedroom to set it up. Using everything I have. I think it will be useful for pulling movements. We'll see. My son got very cut up on one.



So here is what im starting with. Glutes, quads. getting my legs under me.

Glute Bridge
GB Feet Elevated
Hip Thrust
B stand Hip Thrust
Box Squat
Split Squat
Step up
Romanian Devil
Spread Eagle Reverse Hyper /bent to straight leg
Quad Hip Extension
Clam
Side Lying Hip abduction
Hydrant
Standing Glute squeeze.

Im weak.

Just seeing what I can do. My coordination and connections. Compensations. Right side weakness very evident. Lateral Quad is tight and weak. Left calf weak etc etc. Im all out of balance. Stretching, rolling, and some neuromuscular reprogramming. Figure it out.
It feels like early onset rigamortis. Ha!

I love having home kit.

 

[MzJ]

^^^ you want to eat the most fatty meats you can. that is going to blunt your insulin spikes

don't fear fat. fear refined and processed foods and refined sugars.

nobody got fat from eating wild fatty fish, raw nuts, or adding coconut oil to their foods

but plenty get fat from restaurant/fast food and sugars

OK. Thankyou for that Steve. Felt very weak and lightheaded IN BED!. 5AM. I wanted to get up and workout but there was no way.
My body is achey. Dragin butt. Its the diet. There is no fatty meat on this plan. I am staying on it but I suspect this will get steadily worse like last time. I need to make an adjustment to my eating plan right now.
I think Im a low carb high fat person. I feel better and I lose weight if I do it right.
I think I just don't do well with this configuration of nutrients. Too many carbs or something. It just doesn't feel right. I was actually aching the last few days.

The positive is that I have been 85 Percent on it with the eating. Timing being the issue not deviation from foods.
Going to take that victory, calmly make any adjustments I need and keep moving forward.
I need some help

Steve, I think I remember you leaning more toward keto or higher fat.
Can you or anyone point me to an eating plan along those lines? I did IF while getting well also and my body Loves that. And yes, no processed food and no sugar.
I really want to eat this buffalo meat. Ha!

 

[MzJ]

bro grassfed beef leanest meat out there but also full of vitamins. i only feed my cows grass, no corn

You have your own cows?! Very advantageous.

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I love having home kit.

Yeah, I refuse to wear a mask in a gym. In and out of the store and thats it. And you dont have to go anywhere. It will take me some time to get set up but its coming together.

 

[MzJ]

Don't worry about grassfed meat not being lean, higher fat intake can be healthy. Once in a while it's good.

Yes, I agree its actually good for you but on my eating plan it will add a lot more fat than Im allowed. Not sure if that will disrupt results. Working it out.

 

[stevesmi]

OK. Thankyou for that Steve. Felt very weak and lightheaded IN BED!. 5AM. I wanted to get up and workout but there was no way.
My body is achey. Dragin butt. Its the diet. There is no fatty meat on this plan. I am staying on it but I suspect this will get steadily worse like last time. I need to make an adjustment to my eating plan right now.
I think Im a low carb high fat person. I feel better and I lose weight if I do it right.
I think I just don't do well with this configuration of nutrients. Too many carbs or something. It just doesn't feel right. I was actually aching the last few days.

The positive is that I have been 85 Percent on it with the eating. Timing being the issue not deviation from foods.
Going to take that victory, calmly make any adjustments I need and keep moving forward.
I need some help

Steve, I think I remember you leaning more toward keto or higher fat.
Can you or anyone point me to an eating plan along those lines? I did IF while getting well also and my body Loves that. And yes, no processed food and no sugar.
I really want to eat this buffalo meat. Ha!

I follow IF, and also different fasting protocols

i eat a natural whole food diet. lots of water, lots of fruit, lots of veggies, and fatty meats

 

[MzJ]

5/24/21
.low blood sugar waking up. By 2nd meal I was rolling again. 3rd meal I was great.
Combination of things ie Leg day, more cals, carbs and fats. Thinking its the drop from 1650 cals to 1350 2 days in a row off days sank me some.. Will stick to plan and make adjustments as they rise.
I worked out after 2nd meal. Developing routine. Felt great after 3rd meal, high energy, pain in my body gone. Feeling the muscles I used, legs and glutes firing, even the erectors in my back were more awake. I was standing up straight. Went for a walk. It felt awesome. Srms kicking in.
Im aware Im too reactive to every bump.
Food and water ... 10 ... I drank a gallon no prob.

 

[MzJ]

Low cal day. Body does not like it. Spacey, no energy as the morning progressed , grumpy and starving. Added oil later in the evening which brought me up to 1450. . Next time will add more in
the morning and see how it goes. 1350 may not be enough for me. Or I need to reconfigure carbs and fats.

Worked out legs and glutes again. Sore in weird places. Breaking out of this straight jacket is going to take some time.
Worked Lats and shoulders some. Trying to find everything.
Walked 45 min.
Food... 9 ... I combined 4th and 5th meal I was so hungry but stayed in limits. The oil helped.
Water ... 10... Enjoying it.
Rolling fine with the Srms
Down 4lbs

 

[MzJ]

5/27/21

I will be tweaking nutrient numbers and placement in my day.. Took water on yesterday, ankles swelling, achey legs. This used to be easy. . Dropping MK so I can determine that its not that putting water on me. I think my insulin is still very sensitive. Determined to work this out.
Water ...10
Food .....8

hiked 2 miles in the sand and gradient trail last half. I was huffin but pushed through. Sore calves today. Tight TFL on the left. stretching..
I just keep thinking about how good its gonna feel when I get strong again.

gentle stretching session this morning. 45 minute walk. So out of balance. Right hip is kinda rotated. I can feel it in how my foot lands. Tight R Illiacus. L shoulder rolling in to brace for it. Subtle but I can feel it. Havent lost my radar.

 

[Eddie Haskell]

5/27/21

I will be tweaking nutrient numbers and placement in my day.. Took water on yesterday, ankles swelling, achey legs. This used to be easy. . Dropping MK so I can determine that its not that putting water on me. I think my insulin is still very sensitive. Determined to work this out.
Water ...10
Food .....8

hiked 2 miles in the sand and gradient trail last half. I was huffin but pushed through. Sore calves today. Tight TFL on the left. stretching..
I just keep thinking about how good its gonna feel when I get strong again.

gentle stretching session this morning. 45 minute walk. So out of balance. Right hip is kinda rotated. I can feel it in how my foot lands. Tight R Illiacus. L shoulder rolling in to brace for it. Subtle but I can feel it. Havent lost my radar.

Good update here. Keep pushing that cardio and keep updating us.

 

[stevesmi]

5/27/21

I will be tweaking nutrient numbers and placement in my day.. Took water on yesterday, ankles swelling, achey legs. This used to be easy. . Dropping MK so I can determine that its not that putting water on me. I think my insulin is still very sensitive. Determined to work this out.
Water ...10
Food .....8

hiked 2 miles in the sand and gradient trail last half. I was huffin but pushed through. Sore calves today. Tight TFL on the left. stretching..
I just keep thinking about how good its gonna feel when I get strong again.

gentle stretching session this morning. 45 minute walk. So out of balance. Right hip is kinda rotated. I can feel it in how my foot lands. Tight R Illiacus. L shoulder rolling in to brace for it. Subtle but I can feel it. Havent lost my radar.

pretty cool, are you in the southwest?

 

[BodyMonster34]

5/27/21

I will be tweaking nutrient numbers and placement in my day.. Took water on yesterday, ankles swelling, achey legs. This used to be easy. . Dropping MK so I can determine that its not that putting water on me. I think my insulin is still very sensitive. Determined to work this out.
Water ...10
Food .....8

hiked 2 miles in the sand and gradient trail last half. I was huffin but pushed through. Sore calves today. Tight TFL on the left. stretching..
I just keep thinking about how good its gonna feel when I get strong again.

gentle stretching session this morning. 45 minute walk. So out of balance. Right hip is kinda rotated. I can feel it in how my foot lands. Tight R Illiacus. L shoulder rolling in to brace for it. Subtle but I can feel it. Havent lost my radar.

sister look good, sand hiking hard to do