Approved Log TRT and Lifestyle Training Journal

[Flash_is_Fast]

very low carbs high fat, how do you feel on this? @Flash_is_Fast

love your dips those are best with planks!

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman @bss @Shakey

I got those all wrong, wrote "PCF" and copied order in my fitnesspal - which ive been using! Just not posting.

C: 305
F: 49
P: 244

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Yeah looking at diet I could gather had the macros wrong

 

[waggat]

Update
Age: 51
5'11", 187lbs (pm weight)

Supplements:
6g fish oil
PRObiotic
Payllium husk w/ meals and in True Nutrition protein powder
10g creatine
Multivitamin
3g Vitamin C
800iu Vitamin E
800mg piracetam
Random Alpha gpc and huperzine between tasks w/ coffee

Starting this week:
PEDs
Test: 350/wk
Adex: 0.5mg/wk
Cardarine 10mg pre cardio only

Todays Training & diet:
AM: easy cardio elliptical/rower
PM: Push
Warm up/Shoulder Mobility

Bench Press	1x6-8: 165x8, 175x6
Incline Bench	2x6-8: 155x7, 155x9
15' Incline Flies	2x8-12:
Side Raise on incline bench	Top/Drop: 20x8/20x 8, 15x?, 10x?
Arnold Raise	Reps (low back almost ready) 20x16, 20x15
Ring Dips	Top/Reps BW+35x2, 11
Planks	3x1:30

Brkfst: 1 egg, 1c whites, 3/4c oats, brown sugar, raisins
Snack: quest bar
Lunch: bagel, turkey, honey mustard
Snack: Oikos pro greek yogurt,cinamon raisin bagel, grape jelly
Pre-WO: Elev8 cream rice (chocolate cake - the apple pie was too much fake chemical taste - had to toss it)
Dinner: grilled chicken& mushrooms, broccoli, mashed potatoes
Snack: whey concentrate, 1/4c oats
Office day - so 3-4 cups of black coffee

Calories: 2613
P: 305
C: 49
F: 244

Nice push workout mate! Good selection and number of exercises.

 

[LevButlerov]

I got those all wrong, wrote "PCF" and copied order in my fitnesspal - which ive been using! Just not posting.

C: 305
F: 49
P: 244

244 is good protein

 

[Grumpy]

Strong session very low carb how do you have energy

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

That was a typo

Carbs were 305, fat was low. 50g carbs would kill me

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

5/12
Sleep: 3/5 Tossed & turned a-lot, too much stims and work stress/volume/expectations.

AM: 30min cardio zwift cycling, 5x10 sec all out sprints last 5 mins (1 at top oif minute)
PM: Pull
warm up on rower, shoulder Mobility

Pull Ups (overhand)	Top/rep out: +15x6, +25x4.5/ 9,3,2
Bent Rows (underhand)	2x6-8: 155x8, 165x7
Landmine T-Bar Rows	2x6-8: 135x6, 135x6
BB Curls	2x6-8: 65x8, 75x7
Hammer Curls	2x6-8:
Ab Wheel	3x20

Workout Review: 4/5: felt good, strong, energy throughout. listened to evo pods, anavar sublingual and part of creepers - got to the crash. (Listened to Harleys latest a day or 2 ago).

Nutrition:
Breakfast: 1 egg, 2 whites, 3/4cup oats, 3tbspns brown sugar, 3tbspn raisins
Snack: Barebells Bar
Lunch: 6oz Turkey sandwich w/ honey mustard
Snack: Barebells bar
Snack: quest shake, creatine, pbfit & jelly sandwich
Intra-workout (dork-talk!): 3tbspn gatorade powder
Dinner: air fryer chicken breast, broccoli w/ 1/4 tbspn butter
Snack: greek yogurt, granola bar

Calories 2818
C 317
F 65
P 260

 

[LevButlerov]

That was a typo

Carbs were 305, fat was low. 50g carbs would kill me

50 carbs is hard lol

 

[LevButlerov]

5/12
Sleep: 3/5 Tossed & turned a-lot, too much stims and work stress/volume/expectations.

AM: 30min cardio zwift cycling, 5x10 sec all out sprints last 5 mins (1 at top oif minute)
PM: Pull
warm up on rower, shoulder Mobility

Pull Ups (overhand)	Top/rep out: +15x6, +25x4.5/ 9,3,2
Bent Rows (underhand)	2x6-8: 155x8, 165x7
Landmine T-Bar Rows	2x6-8: 135x6, 135x6
BB Curls	2x6-8: 65x8, 75x7
Hammer Curls	2x6-8:
Ab Wheel	3x20

Workout Review: 4/5: felt good, strong, energy throughout. listened to evo pods, anavar sublingual and part of creepers - got to the crash. (Listened to Harleys latest a day or 2 ago).

Nutrition:
Breakfast: 1 egg, 2 whites, 3/4cup oats, 3tbspns brown sugar, 3tbspn raisins
Snack: Barebells Bar
Lunch: 6oz Turkey sandwich w/ honey mustard
Snack: Barebells bar
Snack: quest shake, creatine, pbfit & jelly sandwich
Intra-workout (dork-talk!): 3tbspn gatorade powder
Dinner: air fryer chicken breast, broccoli w/ 1/4 tbspn butter
Snack: greek yogurt, granola bar

Calories 2818
C 317
F 65
P 260

300+ carbs nice do you want to boost them up?

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Strong session very low carb how do you have energy

Typo - . 50 is a no go!

300+ carbs nice do you want to boost them up?

Not yet. Maybe if i get a strength plateau (real stall, not fatigue from wotk-b/c ill have some days of mental fatigue from work in the next 4-5 months).

Already thinking j look smooth, maybe just the increase in test.

 

[LevButlerov]

Not yet. Maybe if i get a strength plateau (real stall, not fatigue from wotk-b/c ill have some days of mental fatigue from work in the next 4-5 months).

well add protein in that case

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

you do relatively low reps for biceps - any reason there? heavy and low reps?

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

5/13

Sleep: 4/5

AM: 1hr Zwift . 20m Z2, 10x 20s all out sprints/3min easy spin

521 calories



Nutrition

M1: Quest Shake, bagel w/ buttter

M2: Quest bar

M3: 2x Chick fila grilled chicken sandwiches

M4: Beef jerky, core power shake

M5: grilled chicken, steamed veggies

M6: greek yogurt



Cals: 2447

C: 226

F: 57

P: 277


12hour day in the field at work. About 7 hours driving. Rest was customer facing. Long day.

Lower carb day a because of inactivity and used protein to fill my stomach.

Appetite is high despite the 1mg/wk of reta. Having some digestion/gas feeling. Any suggestions?

When SLU gets in will add on the days where Im doing low carb and low activity

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

you do relatively low reps for biceps - any reason there? heavy and low reps?

I have light warm up sets Im not including.

So, Ive been a mostly fast twitch guy my whole life. Raced as a pro in a sport thats 30seconds long, and could match world champs top speed (a good friend) so theres evidence Im mostly fast twitch, so I thought I'd lean into it and go 6-8 reps - which is higher than I trained most of the time I was racing (3-5 range).

Whats your thought? Im open to learning and trying new things.

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

I have light warm up sets Im not including.

So, Ive been a mostly fast twitch guy my whole life. Raced as a pro in a sport thats 30seconds long, and could match world champs top speed (a good friend) so theres evidence Im mostly fast twitch, so I thought I'd lean into it and go 6-8 reps - which is higher than I trained most of the time I was racing (3-5 range).

Whats your thought? Im open to learning and trying new things.

There's probably not an ideal 'rep range' - but if you are exeuting well and stimulating the muscle enough that should be good. In general light and many reps = conditioning and some growth - heavy and lower reps = strength and mass.

 

[LevButlerov]

5/13

Sleep: 4/5

AM: 1hr Zwift . 20m Z2, 10x 20s all out sprints/3min easy spin

521 calories



Nutrition

M1: Quest Shake, bagel w/ buttter

M2: Quest bar

M3: 2x Chick fila grilled chicken sandwiches

M4: Beef jerky, core power shake

M5: grilled chicken, steamed veggies

M6: greek yogurt



Cals: 2447

C: 226

F: 57

P: 277


12hour day in the field at work. About 7 hours driving. Rest was customer facing. Long day.

Lower carb day a because of inactivity and used protein to fill my stomach.

Appetite is high despite the 1mg/wk of reta. Having some digestion/gas feeling. Any suggestions?

When SLU gets in will add on the days where Im doing low carb and low activity

balanced macros waiting to see how SLU does

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Gaining officially starts Monday (unofficially last week). The game plan is below. Any feedback is welcome!

Current Stats:
Age: 51
5'11.666
186lbs (carbed up)
Injuries - all over.

Goal:
Add 5 pounds of lean mass to chest, delts, back and arms while holding bodyfat close to constant. Also be happy and in a good mood - not a blown out exhausted dickhead.

Diet:
Training Days
Carb: 300g
Fat: >50g
Protein: 230g

Non-Training Days
Carb: 200g
Fat: 70g
Protein: 230g

Training:
3x PPL + Legs/Delts, Chest/Back
Big compound movements
Warm up sets to 1-2 heavy sets near failure, drop sets and widowmakers bases on feel.
Cardio 3-5x/wk HIIT/Sprint Focused

Cycle:
Test: 300-->500 (based on stalls and clean bloodwork)
Eq: 87.5-->250 (based on e2 control)
Winny: 20mg/d wks 1-4, 40mg wks 10-16 (pending tolerance 1st 4weeks)
Anavar: 20mg pre-wo on days when I need a boost.

Perfectly happy without orals in at all. Going to start Winny to see if I respond like I remember

Metabolic enhancers
SLU 1000mcg on low carb/low activity days
Cardarine: 10mg pre cardio
Reta maybe... any reason when trying to gain?

Cycle Support
TUDCA (orals)
Citrus bergamont HDL
Astralagus
apple cider vinegar (how much)

Daily:
Multi-vitamin
3g Vit C
800iu Vit E
5mg Melatonin PM
Alpha GPC
Huperzine
Creatine 5-10g
Psyllium Husk w/ Meals
Omega 3's - 6g/d

Leg day today. hoping low back cooperates! Strained it last week...

 

[LevButlerov]

Gaining officially starts Monday (unofficially last week). The game plan is below. Any feedback is welcome!

Current Stats:
Age: 51
5'11.666
186lbs (carbed up)
Injuries - all over.

Goal:
Add 5 pounds of lean mass to chest, delts, back and arms while holding bodyfat close to constant. Also be happy and in a good mood - not a blown out exhausted dickhead.

Diet:
Training Days
Carb: 300g
Fat: >50g
Protein: 230g

Non-Training Days
Carb: 200g
Fat: 70g
Protein: 230g

Training:
3x PPL + Legs/Delts, Chest/Back
Big compound movements
Warm up sets to 1-2 heavy sets near failure, drop sets and widowmakers bases on feel.
Cardio 3-5x/wk HIIT/Sprint Focused

Cycle:
Test: 300-->500 (based on stalls and clean bloodwork)
Eq: 87.5-->250 (based on e2 control)
Winny: 20mg/d wks 1-4, 40mg wks 10-16 (pending tolerance 1st 4weeks)
Anavar: 20mg pre-wo on days when I need a boost.

Perfectly happy without orals in at all. Going to start Winny to see if I respond like I remember

Metabolic enhancers
SLU 1000mcg on low carb/low activity days
Cardarine: 10mg pre cardio
Reta maybe... any reason when trying to gain?

Cycle Support
TUDCA (orals)
Citrus bergamont HDL
Astralagus
apple cider vinegar (how much)

Daily:
Multi-vitamin
3g Vit C
800iu Vit E
5mg Melatonin PM
Alpha GPC
Huperzine
Creatine 5-10g
Psyllium Husk w/ Meals
Omega 3's - 6g/d

Leg day today. hoping low back cooperates! Strained it last week...

leg day is hardcore lets see the push and some big numbers!

 

[stevesmi]

Gaining officially starts Monday (unofficially last week). The game plan is below. Any feedback is welcome!

Current Stats:
Age: 51
5'11.666
186lbs (carbed up)
Injuries - all over.

Goal:
Add 5 pounds of lean mass to chest, delts, back and arms while holding bodyfat close to constant. Also be happy and in a good mood - not a blown out exhausted dickhead.

Diet:
Training Days
Carb: 300g
Fat: >50g
Protein: 230g

Non-Training Days
Carb: 200g
Fat: 70g
Protein: 230g

Training:
3x PPL + Legs/Delts, Chest/Back
Big compound movements
Warm up sets to 1-2 heavy sets near failure, drop sets and widowmakers bases on feel.
Cardio 3-5x/wk HIIT/Sprint Focused

Cycle:
Test: 300-->500 (based on stalls and clean bloodwork)
Eq: 87.5-->250 (based on e2 control)
Winny: 20mg/d wks 1-4, 40mg wks 10-16 (pending tolerance 1st 4weeks)
Anavar: 20mg pre-wo on days when I need a boost.

Perfectly happy without orals in at all. Going to start Winny to see if I respond like I remember

Metabolic enhancers
SLU 1000mcg on low carb/low activity days
Cardarine: 10mg pre cardio
Reta maybe... any reason when trying to gain?

Cycle Support
TUDCA (orals)
Citrus bergamont HDL
Astralagus
apple cider vinegar (how much)

Daily:
Multi-vitamin
3g Vit C
800iu Vit E
5mg Melatonin PM
Alpha GPC
Huperzine
Creatine 5-10g
Psyllium Husk w/ Meals
Omega 3's - 6g/d

Leg day today. hoping low back cooperates! Strained it last week...

@Flash_is_Fast nice job man. I like the different things that you're doing here. The daily supplement list is very impressive.

 

[ceo]

Gaining officially starts Monday (unofficially last week). The game plan is below. Any feedback is welcome!

Current Stats:
Age: 51
5'11.666
186lbs (carbed up)
Injuries - all over.

Goal:
Add 5 pounds of lean mass to chest, delts, back and arms while holding bodyfat close to constant. Also be happy and in a good mood - not a blown out exhausted dickhead.

Diet:
Training Days
Carb: 300g
Fat: >50g
Protein: 230g

Non-Training Days
Carb: 200g
Fat: 70g
Protein: 230g

Training:
3x PPL + Legs/Delts, Chest/Back
Big compound movements
Warm up sets to 1-2 heavy sets near failure, drop sets and widowmakers bases on feel.
Cardio 3-5x/wk HIIT/Sprint Focused

Cycle:
Test: 300-->500 (based on stalls and clean bloodwork)
Eq: 87.5-->250 (based on e2 control)
Winny: 20mg/d wks 1-4, 40mg wks 10-16 (pending tolerance 1st 4weeks)
Anavar: 20mg pre-wo on days when I need a boost.

Perfectly happy without orals in at all. Going to start Winny to see if I respond like I remember

Metabolic enhancers
SLU 1000mcg on low carb/low activity days
Cardarine: 10mg pre cardio
Reta maybe... any reason when trying to gain?

Cycle Support
TUDCA (orals)
Citrus bergamont HDL
Astralagus
apple cider vinegar (how much)

Daily:
Multi-vitamin
3g Vit C
800iu Vit E
5mg Melatonin PM
Alpha GPC
Huperzine
Creatine 5-10g
Psyllium Husk w/ Meals
Omega 3's - 6g/d

Leg day today. hoping low back cooperates! Strained it last week...

Bros, with an update like this, is very impressive. I like that you're putting together some good cycle support tudca, important. @Flash_is_Fast

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

5/14:
Sleep: 4/5
AM: 20m elliptical easy
PM: Legs

Squats	255x5, 255x5,
SLDL	245x5, 245x5
Split Squats Front Rack	65x6, 75x6, 85x6,
Lying Hamstring Curls	45x10, 70x8, 70x8
Single Toe Raises	+20x10, +20x10, +20x10

Workout Quality: 3/5 felt good, but mentally pretty mid. Work stress/fatigue

Nutrition:
M1: 1egg, 1c whites, 3/4c oats, brwn sgr, raisins
M2: quest bar
M3: grilled chicken, sticky rice, soy sauce
M4: bagel, Pbfit+Honey, greek yogurt
M5: elev8 chocolate cream of rice (1.5srvg)
M6: grilled chicken breast, steamed veggies

Cals 2557
C 298
F 56
P 219

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

leg day is hardcore lets see the push and some big numbers!

Is this approval?

@Flash_is_Fast nice job man. I like the different things that you're doing here. The daily supplement list is very impressive.

Thanks Steve! Learning from the pods you and @Mobster pump out for us!

Bros, with an update like this, is very impressive. I like that you're putting together some good cycle support tudca, important. @Flash_is_Fast

Thanks Bro!

 

[Mobster]

Reta on gains? No

 

[LevButlerov]

Is this approval?

depends for what

 

[stevesmi]

Thanks Steve! Learning from the pods you and @Mobster pump out for us!

We will learn from all of you too. The best podcasts are the interviews and hearing different experiences

 

[Ulter]

Gaining officially starts Monday (unofficially last week). The game plan is below. Any feedback is welcome!

Current Stats:
Age: 51
5'11.666
186lbs (carbed up)
Injuries - all over.

Goal:
Add 5 pounds of lean mass to chest, delts, back and arms while holding bodyfat close to constant. Also be happy and in a good mood - not a blown out exhausted dickhead.

Diet:
Training Days
Carb: 300g
Fat: >50g
Protein: 230g

Non-Training Days
Carb: 200g
Fat: 70g
Protein: 230g

Training:
3x PPL + Legs/Delts, Chest/Back
Big compound movements
Warm up sets to 1-2 heavy sets near failure, drop sets and widowmakers bases on feel.
Cardio 3-5x/wk HIIT/Sprint Focused

Cycle:
Test: 300-->500 (based on stalls and clean bloodwork)
Eq: 87.5-->250 (based on e2 control)
Winny: 20mg/d wks 1-4, 40mg wks 10-16 (pending tolerance 1st 4weeks)
Anavar: 20mg pre-wo on days when I need a boost.

Perfectly happy without orals in at all. Going to start Winny to see if I respond like I remember

Metabolic enhancers
SLU 1000mcg on low carb/low activity days
Cardarine: 10mg pre cardio
Reta maybe... any reason when trying to gain?

Cycle Support
TUDCA (orals)
Citrus bergamont HDL
Astralagus
apple cider vinegar (how much)

Daily:
Multi-vitamin
3g Vit C
800iu Vit E
5mg Melatonin PM
Alpha GPC
Huperzine
Creatine 5-10g
Psyllium Husk w/ Meals
Omega 3's - 6g/d

Leg day today. hoping low back cooperates! Strained it last week...

This cycle is definitely looking good. @Flash_is_Fast Winstrol and Anavar are on point. Keep up the good work.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Gaining officially starts Monday (unofficially last week). The game plan is below. Any feedback is welcome!

Current Stats:
Age: 51
5'11.666
186lbs (carbed up)
Injuries - all over.

Goal:
Add 5 pounds of lean mass to chest, delts, back and arms while holding bodyfat close to constant. Also be happy and in a good mood - not a blown out exhausted dickhead.

Diet:
Training Days
Carb: 300g
Fat: >50g
Protein: 230g

Non-Training Days
Carb: 200g
Fat: 70g
Protein: 230g

Training:
3x PPL + Legs/Delts, Chest/Back
Big compound movements
Warm up sets to 1-2 heavy sets near failure, drop sets and widowmakers bases on feel.
Cardio 3-5x/wk HIIT/Sprint Focused

Cycle:
Test: 300-->500 (based on stalls and clean bloodwork)
Eq: 87.5-->250 (based on e2 control)
Winny: 20mg/d wks 1-4, 40mg wks 10-16 (pending tolerance 1st 4weeks)
Anavar: 20mg pre-wo on days when I need a boost.

Perfectly happy without orals in at all. Going to start Winny to see if I respond like I remember

Metabolic enhancers
SLU 1000mcg on low carb/low activity days
Cardarine: 10mg pre cardio
Reta maybe... any reason when trying to gain?

Cycle Support
TUDCA (orals)
Citrus bergamont HDL
Astralagus
apple cider vinegar (how much)

Daily:
Multi-vitamin
3g Vit C
800iu Vit E
5mg Melatonin PM
Alpha GPC
Huperzine
Creatine 5-10g
Psyllium Husk w/ Meals
Omega 3's - 6g/d

Leg day today. hoping low back cooperates! Strained it last week...

@Flash_is_Fast great cycle you put together, nice and mild. I like how you're keeping it under control and flexible. Now just keep pumping that iron and good things will happen.

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

This cycle is definitely looking good. @Flash_is_Fast Winstrol and Anavar are on point. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Ulter! I learned alot from your old AF board way back. You gotta bring back yohimburn!

@Flash_is_Fast great cycle you put together, nice and mild. I like how you're keeping it under control and flexible. Now just keep pumping that iron and good things will happen.

Appreciate that. I definitely thought about some nuclear options- but remembered Im old andhalf my skeletons titanium already. No need to add a mechanical heart and dialysis!

Tren for christmas does sound nice though!

 

[2Thick]

5/14:
Sleep: 4/5
AM: 20m elliptical easy
PM: Legs

Squats	255x5, 255x5,
SLDL	245x5, 245x5
Split Squats Front Rack	65x6, 75x6, 85x6,
Lying Hamstring Curls	45x10, 70x8, 70x8
Single Toe Raises	+20x10, +20x10, +20x10

Workout Quality: 3/5 felt good, but mentally pretty mid. Work stress/fatigue

Nutrition:
M1: 1egg, 1c whites, 3/4c oats, brwn sgr, raisins
M2: quest bar
M3: grilled chicken, sticky rice, soy sauce
M4: bagel, Pbfit+Honey, greek yogurt
M5: elev8 chocolate cream of rice (1.5srvg)
M6: grilled chicken breast, steamed veggies

Cals 2557
C 298
F 56
P 219

Man, excellent job on this. The nutrition looks fantastic. Across the board you're doing a great job. The eggs and the chicken breasts all look good with the vegetables. @Flash_is_Fast

 

[RoySimpson]

Gaining officially starts Monday (unofficially last week). The game plan is below. Any feedback is welcome!

Current Stats:
Age: 51
5'11.666
186lbs (carbed up)
Injuries - all over.

Goal:
Add 5 pounds of lean mass to chest, delts, back and arms while holding bodyfat close to constant. Also be happy and in a good mood - not a blown out exhausted dickhead.

Diet:
Training Days
Carb: 300g
Fat: >50g
Protein: 230g

Non-Training Days
Carb: 200g
Fat: 70g
Protein: 230g

Training:
3x PPL + Legs/Delts, Chest/Back
Big compound movements
Warm up sets to 1-2 heavy sets near failure, drop sets and widowmakers bases on feel.
Cardio 3-5x/wk HIIT/Sprint Focused

Cycle:
Test: 300-->500 (based on stalls and clean bloodwork)
Eq: 87.5-->250 (based on e2 control)
Winny: 20mg/d wks 1-4, 40mg wks 10-16 (pending tolerance 1st 4weeks)
Anavar: 20mg pre-wo on days when I need a boost.

Perfectly happy without orals in at all. Going to start Winny to see if I respond like I remember

Metabolic enhancers
SLU 1000mcg on low carb/low activity days
Cardarine: 10mg pre cardio
Reta maybe... any reason when trying to gain?

Cycle Support
TUDCA (orals)
Citrus bergamont HDL
Astralagus
apple cider vinegar (how much)

Daily:
Multi-vitamin
3g Vit C
800iu Vit E
5mg Melatonin PM
Alpha GPC
Huperzine
Creatine 5-10g
Psyllium Husk w/ Meals
Omega 3's - 6g/d

Leg day today. hoping low back cooperates! Strained it last week...

@Flash_is_Fast Smash those legs bro!

 

[Ulter]

Thanks Ulter! I learned alot from your old AF board way back. You gotta bring back yohimburn!

I've done a lot of things over the years. Many of my beliefs and protocols were laughed at in those days, and now people actually use them. It makes me feel vindicated.

 

[ceo]

Thanks Bro!

Bro, hell yeah. Keep pumping it.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Appreciate that. I definitely thought about some nuclear options- but remembered Im old andhalf my skeletons titanium already. No need to add a mechanical heart and dialysis!

Tren for christmas does sound nice though!

Sometimes a nuclear option isn't the wisest choice.

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

5/17:
Sleep: 3/5 pain and 3 bathroom trips. Woke up pretty sleepy.
AM: 30m EZ on elliptical
PM: off- want low back to totally heal so I dont slow down.

Nutrition:
M1: 1 egg, 1 cup egg whites, greek yogurt w/ blueberries, 1 Annie's organic cinamon roll
M2: quest bar
M3: Turkey sandwich w/ honey mustard
M4: whey shake w/ 2 rice cakes w/ PBfit
M5: spaghetti in meat sauce and a grilled chicken breast

Cals 2531
C 262
F 61
P 245

Looking forward to getting up and after it tomorrow. Have a week of company lockdown on the laptop for virtual work meetings, so pending low back is good will have great adherence to the plan. Had a good TD from @US-pharmacies and ready to roll.

 

[ballin2504]

Gaining officially starts Monday (unofficially last week). The game plan is below. Any feedback is welcome!

Current Stats:
Age: 51
5'11.666
186lbs (carbed up)
Injuries - all over.

Goal:
Add 5 pounds of lean mass to chest, delts, back and arms while holding bodyfat close to constant. Also be happy and in a good mood - not a blown out exhausted dickhead.

Diet:
Training Days
Carb: 300g
Fat: >50g
Protein: 230g

Non-Training Days
Carb: 200g
Fat: 70g
Protein: 230g

Training:
3x PPL + Legs/Delts, Chest/Back
Big compound movements
Warm up sets to 1-2 heavy sets near failure, drop sets and widowmakers bases on feel.
Cardio 3-5x/wk HIIT/Sprint Focused

Cycle:
Test: 300-->500 (based on stalls and clean bloodwork)
Eq: 87.5-->250 (based on e2 control)
Winny: 20mg/d wks 1-4, 40mg wks 10-16 (pending tolerance 1st 4weeks)
Anavar: 20mg pre-wo on days when I need a boost.

Perfectly happy without orals in at all. Going to start Winny to see if I respond like I remember

Metabolic enhancers
SLU 1000mcg on low carb/low activity days
Cardarine: 10mg pre cardio
Reta maybe... any reason when trying to gain?

Cycle Support
TUDCA (orals)
Citrus bergamont HDL
Astralagus
apple cider vinegar (how much)

Daily:
Multi-vitamin
3g Vit C
800iu Vit E
5mg Melatonin PM
Alpha GPC
Huperzine
Creatine 5-10g
Psyllium Husk w/ Meals
Omega 3's - 6g/d

Leg day today. hoping low back cooperates! Strained it last week...

@Flash_is_Fast really like the plan brother. It should work well.

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

5/17:
Sleep: 3/5 pain and 3 bathroom trips. Woke up pretty sleepy.
AM: 30m EZ on elliptical
PM: off- want low back to totally heal so I dont slow down.

Nutrition:
M1: 1 egg, 1 cup egg whites, greek yogurt w/ blueberries, 1 Annie's organic cinamon roll
M2: quest bar
M3: Turkey sandwich w/ honey mustard
M4: whey shake w/ 2 rice cakes w/ PBfit
M5: spaghetti in meat sauce and a grilled chicken breast

Cals 2531
C 262
F 61
P 245

Looking forward to getting up and after it tomorrow. Have a week of company lockdown on the laptop for virtual work meetings, so pending low back is good will have great adherence to the plan. Had a good TD from @US-pharmacies and ready to roll.

@Flash_is_Fast updates are awesome....

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

5/18

PEDs
50mg TE (ed)
30mg Eq (2x/wk)
10mg winny
1mg SLU (desk work days)
10mg Cardarine

Sleep: 3/5 getting up for bathroom
AM: 20' elliptical - hard to stop so soon. Gonna get outta shape.
PM: PULL day

Bent over laterals	8x8, 15x8, 15x10, 15x10
Pull Ups	BWx8, 8, 7, 5, +grn band 7
Bent Rows (light to protect low back)	65x10, 95x10, 115x10, 115x
One Arm Rows	35x15, 35x15, 35x15
BB Curls	45x8, 65x8, 65x7
Hammer Curls	25x8, 25x8
Dumbbell Pullovers	25x8, 30x8,
Dragon Flags	12, 12, 12

Workout Quality: 3/5 (low back still a bit sketchy)

Nutrition:
M1: 1 egg, 1c whites, 3/4c oats, ceylon cinnamon, brown sugar, green apples, raisins
M2: pure protein bar
M3: Grilled Chicken, sticky rice, veggies, kikkoman teryaki
M4: Whey protein, bagel w/ 1/2tbspn strawberry jam, 1/2tbspn almond butter
M5: grilled chicken, veggies, 2x white cheddar rice cakes
M6: 1tbspn almond butter, greek yogurt, psyllium husk.

Calories: 2617
C 281
F 59
P 240

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Also - im sooo hungry. Not sure what to do with that. I mean eat - but should I? Ill check tge trusty ab skin fold in the morning. If its still about 5mm ill add carbs.

Sound right?

 

[BeMe]

Also - im sooo hungry. Not sure what to do with that. I mean eat - but should I? Ill check tge trusty ab skin fold in the morning. If its still about 5mm ill add carbs.

Sound right?

I like eating raw veggies just for the micronutrients but they really fill you up good and offer almost nothing in the way of calories or macros.

More meat is always very satiating too and it will up your protein. On my first cycle I was really hungry all the time and my macros were 400p 80f 250-300c. I managed to stay pretty satiated all day with those macros and stayed really lean too. Sounds like that's what you're aiming for as well?

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Rough week. Sciatica was messed up and locked into a desk all week. The soreness moved all around as it healed up. Low back is still a bit stiff. Mostly did some light eliptical and trying to be smart snd heal.

Second time thats happened after squats. Pretty sure my core ismtbready for tge weights Im pushing- so going to go back to higher reps for s few months when it finally heals.

Feel a little fluffy after the good week/bad week ups & downs the last month. Might do a mini cut - but waiting to decide and get some space to determine of its an emotional/body dysmorphia driver vs. needed.

Did some lighter chest work today. Watched some food vids with wesley vissers on form and arm positioning for chest and some john meadows training ideas. Going to incorporate a bit. It may be my imagination, but the change in bench position (wider grip, forearms perpendicular to ground) seems to be making my chest look more square - maybe..

Todays Journal entry...

5/21
Sleep: pretty crappy really
AM: 45m Zwift zone 2 sciatica still flared up.
PM: chest (mountain doggin)

DB Bench	WU Mind Muscle 35x10, 45x8
15' Incline Bench	Explode up WU- 155x8, 175x5, 165x5,2
Bench Press	Drop sets 145x10, 115x11, 95x11
30' Incline Flies	Stretch 30x11
Flies	Stretch 30x14
Planks	3 sets 1:30

workout quality: 3/5

Nutrition:
Cals: 2302
C: 218
F 50
P 249

 

[LevButlerov]

5/18

PEDs
50mg TE (ed)
30mg Eq (2x/wk)
10mg winny
1mg SLU (desk work days)
10mg Cardarine

Sleep: 3/5 getting up for bathroom
AM: 20' elliptical - hard to stop so soon. Gonna get outta shape.
PM: PULL day

Bent over laterals	8x8, 15x8, 15x10, 15x10
Pull Ups	BWx8, 8, 7, 5, +grn band 7
Bent Rows (light to protect low back)	65x10, 95x10, 115x10, 115x
One Arm Rows	35x15, 35x15, 35x15
BB Curls	45x8, 65x8, 65x7
Hammer Curls	25x8, 25x8
Dumbbell Pullovers	25x8, 30x8,
Dragon Flags	12, 12, 12

Workout Quality: 3/5 (low back still a bit sketchy)

Nutrition:
M1: 1 egg, 1c whites, 3/4c oats, ceylon cinnamon, brown sugar, green apples, raisins
M2: pure protein bar
M3: Grilled Chicken, sticky rice, veggies, kikkoman teryaki
M4: Whey protein, bagel w/ 1/2tbspn strawberry jam, 1/2tbspn almond butter
M5: grilled chicken, veggies, 2x white cheddar rice cakes
M6: 1tbspn almond butter, greek yogurt, psyllium husk.

Calories: 2617
C 281
F 59
P 240

Also - im sooo hungry. Not sure what to do with that. I mean eat - but should I? Ill check tge trusty ab skin fold in the morning. If its still about 5mm ill add carbs.

Sound right?

sorry I missed this post, it didnt show up for me @Flash_is_Fast

hungry? get some psyllium husk drink 1 tbps and lots of water to start

 

[LevButlerov]

Rough week. Sciatica was messed up and locked into a desk all week. The soreness moved all around as it healed up. Low back is still a bit stiff. Mostly did some light eliptical and trying to be smart snd heal.

Second time thats happened after squats. Pretty sure my core ismtbready for tge weights Im pushing- so going to go back to higher reps for s few months when it finally heals.

Feel a little fluffy after the good week/bad week ups & downs the last month. Might do a mini cut - but waiting to decide and get some space to determine of its an emotional/body dysmorphia driver vs. needed.

Did some lighter chest work today. Watched some food vids with wesley vissers on form and arm positioning for chest and some john meadows training ideas. Going to incorporate a bit. It may be my imagination, but the change in bench position (wider grip, forearms perpendicular to ground) seems to be making my chest look more square - maybe..

Todays Journal entry...

5/21
Sleep: pretty crappy really
AM: 45m Zwift zone 2 sciatica still flared up.
PM: chest (mountain doggin)

DB Bench	WU Mind Muscle 35x10, 45x8
15' Incline Bench	Explode up WU- 155x8, 175x5, 165x5,2
Bench Press	Drop sets 145x10, 115x11, 95x11
30' Incline Flies	Stretch 30x11
Flies	Stretch 30x14
Planks	3 sets 1:30

workout quality: 3/5

Nutrition:
Cals: 2302
C: 218
F 50
P 249

Sciatica is bad, but you are pushing through this I see!

The fluffy feeling maybe water retention, what is your food intake like? @Flash_is_Fast

and we all have body dysmorphia, dont worry its temp for now.

Looking at training you on point again, db bench strong and planks a WIN!

@HarleyGuy @waggat @Kopite67 @Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Ohdamn @toddthelineman @BeMe

 

[Grumpy]

Sciatica sucks worst thing to have hopefully sorts itself out

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Sciatica is bad, but you are pushing through this I see!

The fluffy feeling maybe water retention, what is your food intake like? @Flash_is_Fast

and we all have body dysmorphia, dont worry its temp for now.

Looking at training you on point again, db bench strong and planks a WIN!

@HarleyGuy @waggat @Kopite67 @Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Ohdamn @toddthelineman @BeMe

Cals are below.

2 weeks of the past 4 have been really low, almost no, quality exercise b/c sciatica acting up after squats. Both times it was tender, then i over did it by adding something hard in it the day after legs (heavy push press, hard sprints).

 

[Ohdamn]

Rough week. Sciatica was messed up and locked into a desk all week. The soreness moved all around as it healed up. Low back is still a bit stiff. Mostly did some light eliptical and trying to be smart snd heal.

Second time thats happened after squats. Pretty sure my core ismtbready for tge weights Im pushing- so going to go back to higher reps for s few months when it finally heals.

Feel a little fluffy after the good week/bad week ups & downs the last month. Might do a mini cut - but waiting to decide and get some space to determine of its an emotional/body dysmorphia driver vs. needed.

Did some lighter chest work today. Watched some food vids with wesley vissers on form and arm positioning for chest and some john meadows training ideas. Going to incorporate a bit. It may be my imagination, but the change in bench position (wider grip, forearms perpendicular to ground) seems to be making my chest look more square - maybe..

Todays Journal entry...

5/21
Sleep: pretty crappy really
AM: 45m Zwift zone 2 sciatica still flared up.
PM: chest (mountain doggin)

DB Bench	WU Mind Muscle 35x10, 45x8
15' Incline Bench	Explode up WU- 155x8, 175x5, 165x5,2
Bench Press	Drop sets 145x10, 115x11, 95x11
30' Incline Flies	Stretch 30x11
Flies	Stretch 30x14
Planks	3 sets 1:30

workout quality: 3/5

Nutrition:
Cals: 2302
C: 218
F 50
P 249

Sciatica is brutal, smart move adjusting the training Even lighter sessions keep momentum moving forward bro You’ll rebuild stronger once the core catches up

 

[waggat]

Rough week. Sciatica was messed up and locked into a desk all week. The soreness moved all around as it healed up. Low back is still a bit stiff. Mostly did some light eliptical and trying to be smart snd heal.

Second time thats happened after squats. Pretty sure my core ismtbready for tge weights Im pushing- so going to go back to higher reps for s few months when it finally heals.

Feel a little fluffy after the good week/bad week ups & downs the last month. Might do a mini cut - but waiting to decide and get some space to determine of its an emotional/body dysmorphia driver vs. needed.

Did some lighter chest work today. Watched some food vids with wesley vissers on form and arm positioning for chest and some john meadows training ideas. Going to incorporate a bit. It may be my imagination, but the change in bench position (wider grip, forearms perpendicular to ground) seems to be making my chest look more square - maybe..

Todays Journal entry...

5/21
Sleep: pretty crappy really
AM: 45m Zwift zone 2 sciatica still flared up.
PM: chest (mountain doggin)

DB Bench	WU Mind Muscle 35x10, 45x8
15' Incline Bench	Explode up WU- 155x8, 175x5, 165x5,2
Bench Press	Drop sets 145x10, 115x11, 95x11
30' Incline Flies	Stretch 30x11
Flies	Stretch 30x14
Planks	3 sets 1:30

workout quality: 3/5

Nutrition:
Cals: 2302
C: 218
F 50
P 249

Where do you feel the sciatica? In the glute medius area?

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Where do you feel the sciatica? In the glute medius area?

No, maybe not sciatica?

It started low back, the went around and is now on left - could be compensatory.

I've had this injury before, always from squats/cleans/RDL's which is my typical
Leg day, and typically because Im old and my neuromuscular ability is way stronger than my 50 year old tissue. Add to that the hip replacement so now my left leg isnt lining up where I think it is...

 

[LevButlerov]

Cals are below.

2 weeks of the past 4 have been really low, almost no, quality exercise b/c sciatica acting up after squats. Both times it was tender, then i over did it by adding something hard in it the day after legs (heavy push press, hard sprints).

this is every day foods? a bit low tbh

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

this is every day foods? a bit low tbh

Yes, about every day. Think Inshouod try more. I've noticed mid section loses definition pretty easily when test is above 300mg.

Maybe its water/e2?

Think I should add cals?

 

[LevButlerov]

Yes, about every day. Think Inshouod try more. I've noticed mid section loses definition pretty easily when test is above 300mg.

Maybe its water/e2?

Think I should add cals?

its might be water e2 but try adding a bit more protein to start

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

5/23
Sleep 4/5
Back/Sciatica still not up to100. Decided to just do cardio today.

Felt strong in the bike. Waited till 11am for breakfast (a few hours after finishing fasted ride). definitely paid for that in fatigue as tye family went out for some work clothes shopping for me - dress shirts -such joy. I fuckin hate consumerism. Buying your personality to fill the void. Misanthrope as my grandfather would say.

PED:
50mg USP Test E
20mg USP Winny
1mg USP SLU (daily total)
10mg USP Cardarine
(Possibly dropping eq)

Pre -cardio: 200mg caffeine, 10mg USP cardarine, 500mcg USP SLU
AM: Fasted Road Cycling
1h36m/29mi
NP: 199w
HRavg: 131
Cals: 1186

Nutrition:
M1: whey shake, 3/4c oats, banana, almond butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, cacao

M2: 2 grilled chicken sandwiches
-500mcg USP SLU

M3: greek yogurt, bagel w/ honey & almond butter

M5: greek yogurt, rice cakes

M6: grilled chicken, greek salad, 2tbspn low cal dressing

Cals 2959
C 294
F 83
P 271

Good day overall. Have sweet dreams Evo.

 

[LevButlerov]

5/23
Sleep 4/5
Back/Sciatica still not up to100. Decided to just do cardio today.

Felt strong in the bike. Waited till 11am for breakfast (a few hours after finishing fasted ride). definitely paid for that in fatigue as tye family went out for some work clothes shopping for me - dress shirts -such joy. I fuckin hate consumerism. Buying your personality to fill the void. Misanthrope as my grandfather would say.

PED:
50mg USP Test E
20mg USP Winny
1mg USP SLU (daily total)
10mg USP Cardarine
(Possibly dropping eq)

Pre -cardio: 200mg caffeine, 10mg USP cardarine, 500mcg USP SLU
AM: Fasted Road Cycling
1h36m/29mi
NP: 199w
HRavg: 131
Cals: 1186

Nutrition:
M1: whey shake, 3/4c oats, banana, almond butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, cacao

M2: 2 grilled chicken sandwiches
-500mcg USP SLU

M3: greek yogurt, bagel w/ honey & almond butter

M5: greek yogurt, rice cakes

M6: grilled chicken, greek salad, 2tbspn low cal dressing

Cals 2959
C 294
F 83
P 271

Good day overall. Have sweet dreams Evo.

sciatica and you did the bike? any pain?

 

[BeMe]

5/23
Sleep 4/5
Back/Sciatica still not up to100. Decided to just do cardio today.

Felt strong in the bike. Waited till 11am for breakfast (a few hours after finishing fasted ride). definitely paid for that in fatigue as tye family went out for some work clothes shopping for me - dress shirts -such joy. I fuckin hate consumerism. Buying your personality to fill the void. Misanthrope as my grandfather would say.

PED:
50mg USP Test E
20mg USP Winny
1mg USP SLU (daily total)
10mg USP Cardarine
(Possibly dropping eq)

Pre -cardio: 200mg caffeine, 10mg USP cardarine, 500mcg USP SLU
AM: Fasted Road Cycling
1h36m/29mi
NP: 199w
HRavg: 131
Cals: 1186

Nutrition:
M1: whey shake, 3/4c oats, banana, almond butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, cacao

M2: 2 grilled chicken sandwiches
-500mcg USP SLU

M3: greek yogurt, bagel w/ honey & almond butter

M5: greek yogurt, rice cakes

M6: grilled chicken, greek salad, 2tbspn low cal dressing

Cals 2959
C 294
F 83
P 271

Good day overall. Have sweet dreams Evo.

Sound like me when it comes to clothes shopping. I usually just find a size that fits with 1 brand and just order online from there so I can avoid the malls. My wife doesn't even ask me to come with her anymore cuz she says I'm a bummer and always rush her lol

Anything you can do about the back? Does the new job come with good health insurance you can take advantage of?

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

sciatica and you did the bike? any pain?

Im guessing its not sciatica- the mrs kept telling me it was, but i don't have pain through my legs, just really bad low back - almost felt torn at the time.

Pain wise, once I start and loosen up It was barely noticable.

Its been getting better by the day. I dont have to brace myself with a hand on the knee to grab something off the floor like I did the first few days. Id say 1-2 more days and I should be good. Adding in 2iu GH starting tonight.

Sound like me when it comes to clothes shopping. I usually just find a size that fits with 1 brand and just order online from there so I can avoid the malls. My wife doesn't even ask me to come with her anymore cuz she says I'm a bummer and always rush her lol

Anything you can do about the back? Does the new job come with good health insurance you can take advantage of?

Insurance is great, The demands and expectations are fucking ridiculous, so for this first year its all gas no brakes.

i think its just muscular strains. Sucks, but its healing and for a while ill be switching squats to be higher volume/lower weight with progression instead of just pushing up fast.

Before the hip replacement 275 for reps was baseline off the couch. My core strength has obviously left the chat.

 

[LevButlerov]

Im guessing its not sciatica- the mrs kept telling me it was, but i don't have pain through my legs, just really bad low back - almost felt torn at the time.

Pain wise, once I start and loosen up It was barely noticable.

Its been getting better by the day. I dont have to brace myself with a hand on the knee to grab something off the floor like I did the first few days. Id say 1-2 more days and I should be good. Adding in 2iu GH starting tonight.

You should get a deep tissue massage see if it helps

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Been on the road this week. Low back was dogshit to start the week. Been about 6hrs a day behind the wheel and 4hrs a day w/ customers. Another big drive day just like it tomorrow.

Proud of myself for not pushing and making my back worse. I sure do miss being 20.

Diet has been as clean as possible on the road. Carbs around 200 because Im sitting/driving and not doing alot of walking the last few days.

Still got in some fasted cardio daily.

Today was better. Trending up.

5/27
AM 30m elliptical - back feeling better
PM: Hotel Gym
20min Circuit (~22min)

Pull Ups	5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 (50)
Goblet Squat	BWx10, 10x10, 15x10, 20x10, 25x10, 30x10, 35x10, 40x10, 45x10, 45x10 (100)
Push Ups	10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10 (100)

Fingers crossed that I did no harm!

Nutrition:
M1: Hotel egg whites, potatoes, they fucked the sourdough by putting on tons of butter and honey - so it was left out.
Supplemented legendary protein donuts from a gas station. Im sure the macros on the packaging were legit - they were fucking good though!
M2 quest bar
M3: subway 6" double turkey
M4: David bar
M5: Outback chicken on the barbie, broccoli, dry baked potato (but nicely salted!)

 

[LevButlerov]

Been on the road this week. Low back was dogshit to start the week. Been about 6hrs a day behind the wheel and 4hrs a day w/ customers. Another big drive day just like it tomorrow.

Proud of myself for not pushing and making my back worse. I sure do miss being 20.

Diet has been as clean as possible on the road. Carbs around 200 because Im sitting/driving and not doing alot of walking the last few days.

Still got in some fasted cardio daily.

Today was better. Trending up.

5/27
AM 30m elliptical - back feeling better
PM: Hotel Gym
20min Circuit (~22min)

Pull Ups	5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 (50)
Goblet Squat	BWx10, 10x10, 15x10, 20x10, 25x10, 30x10, 35x10, 40x10, 45x10, 45x10 (100)
Push Ups	10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10 (100)

Fingers crossed that I did no harm!

Nutrition:
M1: Hotel egg whites, potatoes, they fucked the sourdough by putting on tons of butter and honey - so it was left out.
Supplemented legendary protein donuts from a gas station. Im sure the macros on the packaging were legit - they were fucking good though!
M2 quest bar
M3: subway 6" double turkey
M4: David bar
M5: Outback chicken on the barbie, broccoli, dry baked potato (but nicely salted!)

6 hour behind wheel, how do you feel?

you know thos legendary foods are amazing love them @Flash_is_Fast

 

[BeMe]

Im guessing its not sciatica- the mrs kept telling me it was, but i don't have pain through my legs, just really bad low back - almost felt torn at the time.

Pain wise, once I start and loosen up It was barely noticable.

Its been getting better by the day. I dont have to brace myself with a hand on the knee to grab something off the floor like I did the first few days. Id say 1-2 more days and I should be good. Adding in 2iu GH starting tonight.

Insurance is great, The demands and expectations are fucking ridiculous, so for this first year its all gas no brakes.

i think its just muscular strains. Sucks, but its healing and for a while ill be switching squats to be higher volume/lower weight with progression instead of just pushing up fast.

Before the hip replacement 275 for reps was baseline off the couch. My core strength has obviously left the chat.

Damn I didn't know you had a hip replacement. Was that from a racing injury?

Back strains can definitely present similar to sciatica. I used to get the same issue a lot from overworking and then training my back. Too dumb to skip a day. It'll work itself out and the higher rep plan is a smart one.

One thing that helped me a lot was reverse hypers, back raises, and GHRs. My back is bulletproof when I have atleast 2 of them in my training block, but when I go a while without then I get the odd back issue again.

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Back is getting to where it doesn't hurt. Theres still weakness, so slowly adding back in leg days.

Logging has been crap. Using Stronglifts app, need to save screenshots- I'll do better this next week.

Im into my second week of Eq, only been at 60mg/wk with 300mg Test E/wk. was going to drop if back didnt improve.

Cals have been averaging ~2,800/d consisting of 250-300 carb & protein and 60'ish fat. Weight is at186 with ab skin-fold 1mm thicker than It was 4 weeks ago when cals started coming up.

Chest work has been progressing nicely, and shoulders as much as i can without loading low back.

Have 2 travel days next week, so tomorrow will be an upper day (today was light legs)

Jun 7:
AM road ride w/ sprints
1h 20m, Avg 180watts, peak sprint 1653watts
Total Cals: 883

PM Weights:
Leg Ext
Leg curls
Toe Raises (single) 3x20x8
Front rack single leg step up 3x65x4
Front squats 3 sets 65x8

 

[LevButlerov]

Back is getting to where it doesn't hurt. Theres still weakness, so slowly adding back in leg days.

Logging has been crap. Using Stronglifts app, need to save screenshots- I'll do better this next week.

Im into my second week of Eq, only been at 60mg/wk with 300mg Test E/wk. was going to drop if back didnt improve.

Cals have been averaging ~2,800/d consisting of 250-300 carb & protein and 60'ish fat. Weight is at186 with ab skin-fold 1mm thicker than It was 4 weeks ago when cals started coming up.

Chest work has been progressing nicely, and shoulders as much as i can without loading low back.

Have 2 travel days next week, so tomorrow will be an upper day (today was light legs)

Jun 7:
AM road ride w/ sprints
1h 20m, Avg 180watts, peak sprint 1653watts
Total Cals: 883

PM Weights:
Leg Ext
Leg curls
Toe Raises (single) 3x20x8
Front rack single leg step up 3x65x4
Front squats 3 sets 65x8

slowly add exercises and cardio

 

[BeMe]

Back is getting to where it doesn't hurt. Theres still weakness, so slowly adding back in leg days.

Logging has been crap. Using Stronglifts app, need to save screenshots- I'll do better this next week.

Im into my second week of Eq, only been at 60mg/wk with 300mg Test E/wk. was going to drop if back didnt improve.

Cals have been averaging ~2,800/d consisting of 250-300 carb & protein and 60'ish fat. Weight is at186 with ab skin-fold 1mm thicker than It was 4 weeks ago when cals started coming up.

Chest work has been progressing nicely, and shoulders as much as i can without loading low back.

Have 2 travel days next week, so tomorrow will be an upper day (today was light legs)

Jun 7:
AM road ride w/ sprints
1h 20m, Avg 180watts, peak sprint 1653watts
Total Cals: 883

PM Weights:
Leg Ext
Leg curls
Toe Raises (single) 3x20x8
Front rack single leg step up 3x65x4
Front squats 3 sets 65x8

A road ride with sprints in a leg day. Damn bro you're a machine. You got some serious legs on you.

Glad to hear your back is doing better. That's a really good sign. When it doesn't start getting better it gets pretty scary worrying about what it could be. Sounds like maybe you just tweaked something?

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

A road ride with sprints in a leg day. Damn bro you're a machine. You got some serious legs on you.

Glad to hear your back is doing better. That's a really good sign. When it doesn't start getting better it gets pretty scary worrying about what it could be. Sounds like maybe you just tweaked something?

Yep, just soft tissue stuff. I know the feeling b/c ive done it a few times. Strength imbalances and a weak core plus bad shoulder mobility lead to a strain.

Just going to slowly add back in weight and switch to front squats for a few months. Expectations wont get my ego trying to rush back to 3 plates.

 

[BeMe]

Yep, just soft tissue stuff. I know the feeling b/c ive done it a few times. Strength imbalances and a weak core plus bad shoulder mobility lead to a strain.

Just going to slowly add back in weight and switch to front squats for a few months. Expectations wont get my ego trying to rush back to 3 plates.

Do you do any stuff like back extensions, reverse hypers, or even Nordics and GHRs?

What do you think the imbalance is? Posterior to anterior or more localized than that?

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

No, ive neglected my posterior chain since hip surgery last fall and never given it much thought.

Need to add in some basics. For 30+ tears i was doing cleans & SLDL's at a minimum once a week. After breaking my next 5 years ago that all kind of fell off as I tried to go from BMX, enduro and DH to XC and road.

Then having the neural connections to move the weights still programmed is a recipe for getting hurt.

To your point - i need to add more posterior chain and rebuild. Funny how obvious it is now that you said it!

Good mornings, KB swings, cleans with lighter weights all sound good. Can you even do nordics without buying more equipment? Ill have to look.

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

6/8:
Sleep 4/5
PED's
Test E: 300mg/wk (100 M/W/F)
Eq: 135mg/wk (45mg M/W/F)
SLU: 1mg/d (am/pm)
Cardarine: 10mg pre-cardio

AM Training:
1hr Zwift Fatmaxxin - 484cals

PM Training (see attached)
Workout Quality3/5

Nutrition:
M1 2 eggs, egg whites, greek yogurt, toast w/ butter
M2: Turkey sandwich, mayo, pickles
M3: quest bar
Pre-WO: Elev8 cream of rice
M4: chicken, broccoli, rice, terriyaki
M5: whey/milk protein 1/4c oats

Cals 2448
C 249
F 60
P 242

 

[LevButlerov]

6/8:
Sleep 4/5
PED's
Test E: 300mg/wk (100 M/W/F)
Eq: 135mg/wk (45mg M/W/F)
SLU: 1mg/d (am/pm)
Cardarine: 10mg pre-cardio

AM Training:
1hr Zwift Fatmaxxin - 484cals

PM Training (see attached)
Workout Quality3/5

Nutrition:
M1 2 eggs, egg whites, greek yogurt, toast w/ butter
M2: Turkey sandwich, mayo, pickles
M3: quest bar
Pre-WO: Elev8 cream of rice
M4: chicken, broccoli, rice, terriyaki
M5: whey/milk protein 1/4c oats

Cals 2448
C 249
F 60
P 242

good bench 165 really doing well how do you feel on the slu? tell us more

@waggat @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67 @Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @bss @Koba @Ohdamn @haldencapital

 

[Ohdamn]

6/8:
Sleep 4/5
PED's
Test E: 300mg/wk (100 M/W/F)
Eq: 135mg/wk (45mg M/W/F)
SLU: 1mg/d (am/pm)
Cardarine: 10mg pre-cardio

AM Training:
1hr Zwift Fatmaxxin - 484cals

PM Training (see attached)
Workout Quality3/5

Nutrition:
M1 2 eggs, egg whites, greek yogurt, toast w/ butter
M2: Turkey sandwich, mayo, pickles
M3: quest bar
Pre-WO: Elev8 cream of rice
M4: chicken, broccoli, rice, terriyaki
M5: whey/milk protein 1/4c oats

Cals 2448
C 249
F 60
P 242

Cardio done, macros nailed bro

 

[waggat]

6/8:
Sleep 4/5
PED's
Test E: 300mg/wk (100 M/W/F)
Eq: 135mg/wk (45mg M/W/F)
SLU: 1mg/d (am/pm)
Cardarine: 10mg pre-cardio

AM Training:
1hr Zwift Fatmaxxin - 484cals

PM Training (see attached)
Workout Quality3/5

Nutrition:
M1 2 eggs, egg whites, greek yogurt, toast w/ butter
M2: Turkey sandwich, mayo, pickles
M3: quest bar
Pre-WO: Elev8 cream of rice
M4: chicken, broccoli, rice, terriyaki
M5: whey/milk protein 1/4c oats

Cals 2448
C 249
F 60
P 242

Nice looking workout there mate. Good balance of exercises. Meals look good too.

 

[BeMe]

No, ive neglected my posterior chain since hip surgery last fall and never given it much thought.

Need to add in some basics. For 30+ tears i was doing cleans & SLDL's at a minimum once a week. After breaking my next 5 years ago that all kind of fell off as I tried to go from BMX, enduro and DH to XC and road.

Then having the neural connections to move the weights still programmed is a recipe for getting hurt.

To your point - i need to add more posterior chain and rebuild. Funny how obvious it is now that you said it!

Good mornings, KB swings, cleans with lighter weights all sound good. Can you even do nordics without buying more equipment? Ill have to look.

Ya bro you can do Nordics lots of ways without equipment. Load up a barbell with some 45 plates and hook your heels under the bar. To learn them you'll probably need to get a resistance band to lessen your bodyweight.

BMX to DH?? Isn't DH way more dangerous than BMX lol. You're a animal bro. To ride all those disciplines competively is really amazing. You must be so skilled on 2 wheels. I love everything 2 wheels and consider myself decent. But you guys that can compete like that are just a different breed.

Sounds like you really paid the price tho eh. Hopefully the if you're not crashing you're not pushing hard enough days are long behind you now.

 

[Grumpy]

Strong training session love the variety of exercises

 

[bss]

6/8:
Sleep 4/5
PED's
Test E: 300mg/wk (100 M/W/F)
Eq: 135mg/wk (45mg M/W/F)
SLU: 1mg/d (am/pm)
Cardarine: 10mg pre-cardio

AM Training:
1hr Zwift Fatmaxxin - 484cals

PM Training (see attached)
Workout Quality3/5

Nutrition:
M1 2 eggs, egg whites, greek yogurt, toast w/ butter
M2: Turkey sandwich, mayo, pickles
M3: quest bar
Pre-WO: Elev8 cream of rice
M4: chicken, broccoli, rice, terriyaki
M5: whey/milk protein 1/4c oats

Cals 2448
C 249
F 60
P 242

Slowly building the posterior chain back after hip surgery is the smart play, that base pays off everywhere once it's solid big dog.

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

MIA for a minute.

Inconsistency has been my constant lately. No rhyme or rhythm established, but Im aware and trying to harmonize the chaos.

Back injury is likely the connective tissue. Add to that patelar pain. Complications from old injuries, stopping lifting, resulting atrophy - i need to accept that a real rebuild is in order - and I cant lay off or i have to go back and start again.

For legs Im doing 10x10 squats . Starting at 135 and adding 10 pounds a week. This should be a good base for rebuilding the posterior chain. On days when its not enough I'll add hamstring curls, toe raises and possibly some RDL's. I need this to grow my vast-us medialus, which has atrophied greatest. This will getbmy knee cap back in line and help with patellar pain.

Shoulders have improved. Really working on mobility and ROM. Stretching is in the mix daily to open my chest and all my upper days are starting with DB pullover's with a deep stretch. Ive begun swimming some cardio days and find its helping with the sublax sensation I can get.

Diet has been mid. Good days and then a party, birthday, work lunch or dinner, doing the best I can. Body comp is slipping. Not terrible. But it pisses me off a bit. Weight is 186+/- (lowest was ~181)

Cycle (week 5 of EQ)
Test E: 350/wk (USP)
Eq: 120/wk (USP)
Anavar (started this week) 25mg/d (not USP)

The EQ is lowering estrogen, but not without my own version of sides. Instead of anxiety - Im too fuckin chill. Incould give 2 shits about anything. The feeling you get when all your work is done, you had a good meal, and a fantastic go at the Mrs... yeah - I have that energy all day. It's not good when you have to be self motivated. Not sure what to do with that.

6/22
AM elliptical 30m
PM: lower
12" Box Squats
10x10 135

6/24
AM: Zwift bike intervals, 30m
PM: Upper A (short on time)

 

[LevButlerov]

MIA for a minute.

Inconsistency has been my constant lately. No rhyme or rhythm established, but Im aware and trying to harmonize the chaos.

Back injury is likely the connective tissue. Add to that patelar pain. Complications from old injuries, stopping lifting, resulting atrophy - i need to accept that a real rebuild is in order - and I cant lay off or i have to go back and start again.

For legs Im doing 10x10 squats . Starting at 135 and adding 10 pounds a week. This should be a good base for rebuilding the posterior chain. On days when its not enough I'll add hamstring curls, toe raises and possibly some RDL's. I need this to grow my vast-us medialus, which has atrophied greatest. This will getbmy knee cap back in line and help with patellar pain.

Shoulders have improved. Really working on mobility and ROM. Stretching is in the mix daily to open my chest and all my upper days are starting with DB pullover's with a deep stretch. Ive begun swimming some cardio days and find its helping with the sublax sensation I can get.

Diet has been mid. Good days and then a party, birthday, work lunch or dinner, doing the best I can. Body comp is slipping. Not terrible. But it pisses me off a bit. Weight is 186+/- (lowest was ~181)

Cycle (week 5 of EQ)
Test E: 350/wk (USP)
Eq: 120/wk (USP)
Anavar (started this week) 25mg/d (not USP)

The EQ is lowering estrogen, but not without my own version of sides. Instead of anxiety - Im too fuckin chill. Incould give 2 shits about anything. The feeling you get when all your work is done, you had a good meal, and a fantastic go at the Mrs... yeah - I have that energy all day. It's not good when you have to be self motivated. Not sure what to do with that.

6/22
AM elliptical 30m
PM: lower
12" Box Squats
10x10 135

6/24
AM: Zwift bike intervals, 30m
PM: Upper A (short on time)

View attachment 255580

injuries can suck for sure @Flash_is_Fast but EVO family respect you working around them!

clarify please, you are saying equipoise is making you chill not anxious?
@James Creeper take a look

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @bss @Koba @rizzlekdizzle @Ohdamn

 

[Grumpy]

Back injuries suck take it easy

 

[James Creeper]

Thank you @LevButlerov
So you have some stuff to work around. This is intriguing effects you are getting. Have you by chance done bloods when you feel like this?
I would definitely be giving you some mobility work to get everything firing. Swimming is a great thing for you to do. But do think of doing some yoga stretches. Then have you tried any other compounds that made you feel like this? I would think that the eq has you extremely suppressed and would think of backing off of it and run the test up see if you change positively. Start off say 60mg change 410 and 60? If you would tag me in your log please

 

[waggat]

MIA for a minute.

Inconsistency has been my constant lately. No rhyme or rhythm established, but Im aware and trying to harmonize the chaos.

Back injury is likely the connective tissue. Add to that patelar pain. Complications from old injuries, stopping lifting, resulting atrophy - i need to accept that a real rebuild is in order - and I cant lay off or i have to go back and start again.

For legs Im doing 10x10 squats . Starting at 135 and adding 10 pounds a week. This should be a good base for rebuilding the posterior chain. On days when its not enough I'll add hamstring curls, toe raises and possibly some RDL's. I need this to grow my vast-us medialus, which has atrophied greatest. This will getbmy knee cap back in line and help with patellar pain.

Shoulders have improved. Really working on mobility and ROM. Stretching is in the mix daily to open my chest and all my upper days are starting with DB pullover's with a deep stretch. Ive begun swimming some cardio days and find its helping with the sublax sensation I can get.

Diet has been mid. Good days and then a party, birthday, work lunch or dinner, doing the best I can. Body comp is slipping. Not terrible. But it pisses me off a bit. Weight is 186+/- (lowest was ~181)

Cycle (week 5 of EQ)
Test E: 350/wk (USP)
Eq: 120/wk (USP)
Anavar (started this week) 25mg/d (not USP)

The EQ is lowering estrogen, but not without my own version of sides. Instead of anxiety - Im too fuckin chill. Incould give 2 shits about anything. The feeling you get when all your work is done, you had a good meal, and a fantastic go at the Mrs... yeah - I have that energy all day. It's not good when you have to be self motivated. Not sure what to do with that.

6/22
AM elliptical 30m
PM: lower
12" Box Squats
10x10 135

6/24
AM: Zwift bike intervals, 30m
PM: Upper A (short on time)

View attachment 255580

Do you do dynamic flexibility for your hips daily? That was the biggest help for me and my lower back. Also spam ab movements like dead bugs etc.

Back squats seem a surprising inclusion if you have lower back issues?

 

[LevButlerov]

injuries can suck for sure @Flash_is_Fast but EVO family respect you working around them!

clarify please, you are saying equipoise is making you chill not anxious?
@James Creeper take a look

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @bss @Koba @rizzlekdizzle @Ohdamn

Thank you @LevButlerov
So you have some stuff to work around. This is intriguing effects you are getting. Have you by chance done bloods when you feel like this?
I would definitely be giving you some mobility work to get everything firing. Swimming is a great thing for you to do. But do think of doing some yoga stretches. Then have you tried any other compounds that made you feel like this? I would think that the eq has you extremely suppressed and would think of backing off of it and run the test up see if you change positively. Start off say 60mg change 410 and 60? If you would tag me in your log please

You need to tag and quote the OP @James Creeper otherwise he wont see this @Flash_is_Fast , you quoted me

MIA for a minute.

Inconsistency has been my constant lately. No rhyme or rhythm established, but Im aware and trying to harmonize the chaos.

Back injury is likely the connective tissue. Add to that patelar pain. Complications from old injuries, stopping lifting, resulting atrophy - i need to accept that a real rebuild is in order - and I cant lay off or i have to go back and start again.

For legs Im doing 10x10 squats . Starting at 135 and adding 10 pounds a week. This should be a good base for rebuilding the posterior chain. On days when its not enough I'll add hamstring curls, toe raises and possibly some RDL's. I need this to grow my vast-us medialus, which has atrophied greatest. This will getbmy knee cap back in line and help with patellar pain.

Shoulders have improved. Really working on mobility and ROM. Stretching is in the mix daily to open my chest and all my upper days are starting with DB pullover's with a deep stretch. Ive begun swimming some cardio days and find its helping with the sublax sensation I can get.

Diet has been mid. Good days and then a party, birthday, work lunch or dinner, doing the best I can. Body comp is slipping. Not terrible. But it pisses me off a bit. Weight is 186+/- (lowest was ~181)

Cycle (week 5 of EQ)
Test E: 350/wk (USP)
Eq: 120/wk (USP)
Anavar (started this week) 25mg/d (not USP)

The EQ is lowering estrogen, but not without my own version of sides. Instead of anxiety - Im too fuckin chill. Incould give 2 shits about anything. The feeling you get when all your work is done, you had a good meal, and a fantastic go at the Mrs... yeah - I have that energy all day. It's not good when you have to be self motivated. Not sure what to do with that.

6/22
AM elliptical 30m
PM: lower
12" Box Squats
10x10 135

6/24
AM: Zwift bike intervals, 30m
PM: Upper A (short on time)

View attachment 255580

 

[bss]

MIA for a minute.

Inconsistency has been my constant lately. No rhyme or rhythm established, but Im aware and trying to harmonize the chaos.

Back injury is likely the connective tissue. Add to that patelar pain. Complications from old injuries, stopping lifting, resulting atrophy - i need to accept that a real rebuild is in order - and I cant lay off or i have to go back and start again.

For legs Im doing 10x10 squats . Starting at 135 and adding 10 pounds a week. This should be a good base for rebuilding the posterior chain. On days when its not enough I'll add hamstring curls, toe raises and possibly some RDL's. I need this to grow my vast-us medialus, which has atrophied greatest. This will getbmy knee cap back in line and help with patellar pain.

Shoulders have improved. Really working on mobility and ROM. Stretching is in the mix daily to open my chest and all my upper days are starting with DB pullover's with a deep stretch. Ive begun swimming some cardio days and find its helping with the sublax sensation I can get.

Diet has been mid. Good days and then a party, birthday, work lunch or dinner, doing the best I can. Body comp is slipping. Not terrible. But it pisses me off a bit. Weight is 186+/- (lowest was ~181)

Cycle (week 5 of EQ)
Test E: 350/wk (USP)
Eq: 120/wk (USP)
Anavar (started this week) 25mg/d (not USP)

The EQ is lowering estrogen, but not without my own version of sides. Instead of anxiety - Im too fuckin chill. Incould give 2 shits about anything. The feeling you get when all your work is done, you had a good meal, and a fantastic go at the Mrs... yeah - I have that energy all day. It's not good when you have to be self motivated. Not sure what to do with that.

6/22
AM elliptical 30m
PM: lower
12" Box Squats
10x10 135

6/24
AM: Zwift bike intervals, 30m
PM: Upper A (short on time)

View attachment 255580

Owning that a proper rebuild beats stop-start patching is the hard part most blokes dodge, getting your head there now sets up a steadier comeback mate, give us a gday in my log when you are round.

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

Using any peptides for the shoulder and knee pain?

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

clarify please, you are saying equipoise is making you chill not anxious?
@James Creeper take a look

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @bss @Koba @rizzlekdizzle @Ohdamn

Re: Clarity on EQ

its definitely changing my aromatase response. On 350 Test i need an AI or i start to get senaitive on my left chest. Within 2 weeks that was no longer the case.

My mood has steadily become more relaxed and my motovation to train and work has been much lower, but once I start Im fine. my sex drive and function are unchanged from just being on a healthy dose of test. My response to things like an angry boss, getting cutoff in traffic, or just things just not going my way is overly relaxed though. Im like its cool. No problem. Theres no stress response at all. No elevated HR, no sense of urgency. Just zen af - and thats while taking adderal.

I also have true adhd and very abnormal responses to some drugs. Benedryl hype's me up. My mom still tells the stories when she gave it to me as a little kid and I was running around the house like i did an 8-ball making fun of everyone and laughing at my own jokes. Its supposed to make people drowsy.

Back injuries suck take it easy

thanks brotha! Im on the right track hopefully!

Thank you @LevButlerov
So you have some stuff to work around. This is intriguing effects you are getting. Have you by chance done bloods when you feel like this?
I would definitely be giving you some mobility work to get everything firing. Swimming is a great thing for you to do. But do think of doing some yoga stretches. Then have you tried any other compounds that made you feel like this? I would think that the eq has you extremely suppressed and would think of backing off of it and run the test up see if you change positively. Start off say 60mg change 410 and 60? If you would tag me in your log please

Absolutely will tag you in!

I have some ideas on how im responding. I used eq in college (ft dodge, was legit) and ran 200 test/200 eq for 20 weeks and have nothing but great memories. Ive been married to my wife before college, and she doesnt remember any negatives (she remember 75/d of tren only though!). If my e2 is crashed, something else is happenng cause my joints are improving.

I also have an enlarged prostate, and urination has improved significantly in the last 2 weeks. Urgency is gone (where you suddenly have to piss or you're gonna burst) and stream is much stronger. This could definitely be associated with lower e2, but also lower DHT (tissue specific intracellular, so bloods aren't the best indicator)

The EQ im hoping will crush e2 and then i can add in some npp to help with joint issues. My joints are holding me back from pushing, but so is my core. I only have a barbell, squat rack and dumbells, no gym and no machines.

As of now i havent got bloods. I have so many plates spinning right now it hasn't crossed my mind.

i hadn't considered yoga, but i like the idea!

Do you do dynamic flexibility for your hips daily? That was the biggest help for me and my lower back. Also spam ab movements like dead bugs etc.

Back squats seem a surprising inclusion if you have lower back issues?

Not daily, but on leg day i have a dynamic warm up routine and open the hips up.

My thought is that I have some weak spots, and my form is getting sloppy at heavier weights, so the 10x10 low boxs are to improve technique, get some volume on the lagging supportive muscles,and force true progressive overload. Its hard to fake a 10x10 progression with a pause at the bottom!

Welcome to thoughts if this is the wrong thinking!

Owning that a proper rebuild beats stop-start patching is the hard part most blokes dodge, getting your head there now sets up a steadier comeback mate, give us a gday in my log when you are round.

Thanks m8! My ego does not like this rebuild phase, but fuck my ego!

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

AM: Zwift cycling 1hr

PM: Lower A

Felt strong on cardio this morning. An hour avg 170w, for 590cals. Alright for not doing much lately.



Dreaded getting stared lifting because my knees still had some ache, and i feel week on my squat.,facing that just sucks.



No knee sleeves or belts.



The cleans were more of a warm up. Explosive, mid catch, dropped into full front squat, and up. Knees hurt, but oh well.



First set of squats, i almost went heavier, i was squirming to not do all 10 sets. Fuck that box was low, my knees hurt. I felt fatigued.



By set 4 i was feeling it exactly where i wanted. Vastus medialis.



Kept focus on form. Slow descent. Pause. Accelerate up, spread the floor, one smooth movement firing glutes & quads while keeping strong neutral core all in one smooth synchronized movement.



Hadn't eaten enough. I had cream of rice pre-wo but only at 150'ish carbs for tge day. So at set 6 i went inside, poured a coke over some ice, and sipped on it between sets. Soldiered on.



Before i know it, last set. The simulation is on my side. For whom the bell tolls comes on just as i get under the bar. Has to go past 10 i suppose. 12 reps, finished.



Hope this works for my back & knees, bit if not its good for the soul

 

[LevButlerov]

Re: Clarity on EQ

its definitely changing my aromatase response. On 350 Test i need an AI or i start to get senaitive on my left chest. Within 2 weeks that was no longer the case.

My mood has steadily become more relaxed and my motovation to train and work has been much lower, but once I start Im fine. my sex drive and function are unchanged from just being on a healthy dose of test. My response to things like an angry boss, getting cutoff in traffic, or just things just not going my way is overly relaxed though. Im like its cool. No problem. Theres no stress response at all. No elevated HR, no sense of urgency. Just zen af - and thats while taking adderal.

I also have true adhd and very abnormal responses to some drugs. Benedryl hype's me up. My mom still tells the stories when she gave it to me as a little kid and I was running around the house like i did an 8-ball making fun of everyone and laughing at my own jokes. Its supposed to make people drowsy.

interesting zen from eq this is something we need to log down

 

[LevButlerov]

AM: Zwift cycling 1hr

PM: Lower A

Felt strong on cardio this morning. An hour avg 170w, for 590cals. Alright for not doing much lately.



Dreaded getting stared lifting because my knees still had some ache, and i feel week on my squat.,facing that just sucks.



No knee sleeves or belts.



The cleans were more of a warm up. Explosive, mid catch, dropped into full front squat, and up. Knees hurt, but oh well.



First set of squats, i almost went heavier, i was squirming to not do all 10 sets. Fuck that box was low, my knees hurt. I felt fatigued.



By set 4 i was feeling it exactly where i wanted. Vastus medialis.



Kept focus on form. Slow descent. Pause. Accelerate up, spread the floor, one smooth movement firing glutes & quads while keeping strong neutral core all in one smooth synchronized movement.



Hadn't eaten enough. I had cream of rice pre-wo but only at 150'ish carbs for tge day. So at set 6 i went inside, poured a coke over some ice, and sipped on it between sets. Soldiered on.



Before i know it, last set. The simulation is on my side. For whom the bell tolls comes on just as i get under the bar. Has to go past 10 i suppose. 12 reps, finished.



Hope this works for my back & knees, bit if not its good for the soul


View attachment 256278View attachment 256277

good cardio in AM and box squats you're killing it! macros on point

 

[James Creeper]

Sweet, thank you for the add! Adding npp is a good plan. Running an AI is a banger idea as well. Our body's definitely change over time on what we handle. EQ Jack's me up, Tren chills me out . Its all about adjusting to you. And it may be a big E2 suppressed drug for you now. Definitely still think bloods are a good idea.

 

[BeMe]

MIA for a minute.

Inconsistency has been my constant lately. No rhyme or rhythm established, but Im aware and trying to harmonize the chaos.

Back injury is likely the connective tissue. Add to that patelar pain. Complications from old injuries, stopping lifting, resulting atrophy - i need to accept that a real rebuild is in order - and I cant lay off or i have to go back and start again.

For legs Im doing 10x10 squats . Starting at 135 and adding 10 pounds a week. This should be a good base for rebuilding the posterior chain. On days when its not enough I'll add hamstring curls, toe raises and possibly some RDL's. I need this to grow my vast-us medialus, which has atrophied greatest. This will getbmy knee cap back in line and help with patellar pain.

Shoulders have improved. Really working on mobility and ROM. Stretching is in the mix daily to open my chest and all my upper days are starting with DB pullover's with a deep stretch. Ive begun swimming some cardio days and find its helping with the sublax sensation I can get.

Diet has been mid. Good days and then a party, birthday, work lunch or dinner, doing the best I can. Body comp is slipping. Not terrible. But it pisses me off a bit. Weight is 186+/- (lowest was ~181)

Cycle (week 5 of EQ)
Test E: 350/wk (USP)
Eq: 120/wk (USP)
Anavar (started this week) 25mg/d (not USP)

The EQ is lowering estrogen, but not without my own version of sides. Instead of anxiety - Im too fuckin chill. Incould give 2 shits about anything. The feeling you get when all your work is done, you had a good meal, and a fantastic go at the Mrs... yeah - I have that energy all day. It's not good when you have to be self motivated. Not sure what to do with that.

6/22
AM elliptical 30m
PM: lower
12" Box Squats
10x10 135

6/24
AM: Zwift bike intervals, 30m
PM: Upper A (short on time)

View attachment 255580

Who'd have thought feeling so good would be a bad thing. I love when I get that feeling on gear. You actually did a pretty awesome job describing it.

I always just think of my training as no negotiable. The only thing that can mess it up for me is some sorta problem coming up or working late. Then I just gotta make it up the next day.

But I get your situation is a lot different with the injuries and chaotic life. It can be hard to get centered again but I'm sure with a bit of time you'll figure it out. Just baby steps bro. Small goals move on to the next goal and so on. You'll get your balance back.

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Good weekend workout. Cutting back on cardio. Saturday did 30 min on the bike, easy pedaling and 6-7 all out sprints that last about 5-10 seconds each. Basically emulating more of what i did racing bmx.

Sunday just cardio. 20m Elliptical/10m rower/10min swimming

 

[BeMe]

Good weekend workout. Cutting back on cardio. Saturday did 30 min on the bike, easy pedaling and 6-7 all out sprints that last about 5-10 seconds each. Basically emulating more of what i did racing bmx.

View attachment 258816View attachment 258817

Sunday just cardio. 20m Elliptical/10m rower/10min swimming

Funny how an easy cardio day in your world includes sprints lol. Your easy cardio would be a hardcore session for most of us. Any improvement with the back? Lots of movements in that training session that I would think cause pain. Hopefully the fact that you got this session in is a sign that things are getting better.

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

I'm going to hold Test & EQ where it is at 350/120 and get bloodwork to see where I am on estrogen, estrone and a few other key markers.

Im really interested in adding NPP - Ive had a bad response to Deca, but because of joints I really want to exhaust all options before giving up on nandrolone.

Adding in 40mg Anavar to help with joint recovery.

Today I decided to carb up.

AM Sprints.

PM legs.

Started off with some leg extension and cleans to loosen up. Then some DB split squats.

But main event was 10x10 Box squat. added 10 pounds - and will every week. Mentally these have been brutal sessions at the beginning

- dreading whats to come if Im honest. Which is fucking awesome. Cause pushing through that dread builds the will to overcome. And it grows and grows. Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex - it literally grows when you push through something that truly sucks.

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

hitting nice macros there

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Funny how an easy cardio day in your world includes sprints lol. Your easy cardio would be a hardcore session for most of us. Any improvement with the back? Lots of movements in that training session that I would think cause pain. Hopefully the fact that you got this session in is a sign that things are getting better.

no comment on cardio! Appreciate the compliment!

My back isn't that bad- its been improving, but I need to improve the core strength because it seems when im above 225 I'm risking some strains.

It was bad. About 2 weeks where getting out of bed blew monkey nuts. So did driving.

i dont want to be squatting bitch weight, but Im technically a bitch right now. So slowly going t get back. Maybe I can get to 10x10 at 315?

 

[James Creeper]

I'm going to hold Test & EQ where it is at 350/120 and get bloodwork to see where I am on estrogen, estrone and a few other key markers.

Im really interested in adding NPP - Ive had a bad response to Deca, but because of joints I really want to exhaust all options before giving up on nandrolone.

Adding in 40mg Anavar to help with joint recovery.

Today I decided to carb up.

AM Sprints.

PM legs.

Started off with some leg extension and cleans to loosen up. Then some DB split squats.

But main event was 10x10 Box squat. added 10 pounds - and will every week. Mentally these have been brutal sessions at the beginningView attachment 258865View attachment 258866 - dreading whats to come if Im honest. Which is fucking awesome. Cause pushing through that dread builds the will to overcome. And it grows and grows. Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex - it literally grows when you push through something that truly sucks.

The pain is growth, next time it will not be so bad. Deca I also have to be careful with. It helps for me to pin everyday to avoid sides. And it definitely kicks e2 up. Npp doesn't seem to have to same reports of joint relief. About half.
The sprinting would kill me, good job!

 

[LevButlerov]

Good weekend workout. Cutting back on cardio. Saturday did 30 min on the bike, easy pedaling and 6-7 all out sprints that last about 5-10 seconds each. Basically emulating more of what i did racing bmx.

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Sunday just cardio. 20m Elliptical/10m rower/10min swimming

good you got cardio in even leveling out, well done on training

 

[HarleyGuy]

I'm going to hold Test & EQ where it is at 350/120 and get bloodwork to see where I am on estrogen, estrone and a few other key markers.

Im really interested in adding NPP - Ive had a bad response to Deca, but because of joints I really want to exhaust all options before giving up on nandrolone.

Adding in 40mg Anavar to help with joint recovery.

Today I decided to carb up.

AM Sprints.

PM legs.

Started off with some leg extension and cleans to loosen up. Then some DB split squats.

But main event was 10x10 Box squat. added 10 pounds - and will every week. Mentally these have been brutal sessions at the beginningView attachment 258865View attachment 258866 - dreading whats to come if Im honest. Which is fucking awesome. Cause pushing through that dread builds the will to overcome. And it grows and grows. Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex - it literally grows when you push through something that truly sucks.

Just got caught up bro after our DM's. You're setting an awesome example of how to push when that voice might say stop.

Cause pushing through that dread builds the will to overcome. And it grows and grows.

it literally grows when you push through something that truly sucks.

Great attitude. Embrace the suck and evolve!

As per our DM's hit the BPC/TB at that dosing
Check here if you're iffy about pinning super close to your knees or shoulders https://trtinjections.com/

 

[BeMe]

no comment on cardio! Appreciate the compliment!

My back isn't that bad- its been improving, but I need to improve the core strength because it seems when im above 225 I'm risking some strains.

It was bad. About 2 weeks where getting out of bed blew monkey nuts. So did driving.

i dont want to be squatting bitch weight, but Im technically a bitch right now. So slowly going t get back. Maybe I can get to 10x10 at 315?

Naw don't think of it as bitch weight bro, rehab weight more accurately. Taking a step back so you don't knock yourself out isn't anything to worry about. Atleast you had the good sense enough to not try to just power through it and really fuck something up. Being mature and smart like that will save you a ton of headaches.

I'm glad to hear your building back. To go from crippled getting outta bed to hitting a pretty high volume anterior workout in just 2 weeks is a really good sign you're doing the right stuff.

 

[Flash_is_Fast]

Just a quick update and back after it in about a week after we get back from family vacation.

EQ at 120 was a bit high for 300 test. No bloods to back it up. The feelimg that started as being super relaxed transitioned into being frustrated and having a short fuse. Adversity was not being hamdled well, and I was starting to get some very strange headaches. Dropped it down to 30mg/wk 2 weeks ago and am feeling normal again.

Ran NPP for 1 week of 10mg/eod, and no sides that I could tell. Alight improvement in joints. Then had to travel and didnt want to fly with gear, so just test this last week. Did have extra water. Looked smoothed out very fast.

Test has been steady 300/wk the whole time.

4 weeks in on 20mg/d Anavar (USP). Thats mellow. Do notice the occasional pumps, which I didn't on the other brands var.

Im up to 188, BF is up a minor amount. I can tell, but my wife says I look the same, just bigger up top.

Vacation is going to be fun, and going to enjoy the break from work and hanging with my wife and daughter.

Knees could use some rest. Back strain is back ever so slightly. Hoping the downtime helps everything heal.


Going to resume the Test/Eq/Npp and run until progress or health markers say to shut it down.

Test: 350mg - base for growth
EQ: 60mg - e2 control/why not
NPP: 70mg - joints

Looking forward to catching up after my break!

 

[LevButlerov]

Just a quick update and back after it in about a week after we get back from family vacation.

EQ at 120 was a bit high for 300 test. No bloods to back it up. The feelimg that started as being super relaxed transitioned into being frustrated and having a short fuse. Adversity was not being hamdled well, and I was starting to get some very strange headaches. Dropped it down to 30mg/wk 2 weeks ago and am feeling normal again.

Ran NPP for 1 week of 10mg/eod, and no sides that I could tell. Alight improvement in joints. Then had to travel and didnt want to fly with gear, so just test this last week. Did have extra water. Looked smoothed out very fast.

Test has been steady 300/wk the whole time.

4 weeks in on 20mg/d Anavar (USP). Thats mellow. Do notice the occasional pumps, which I didn't on the other brands var.

Im up to 188, BF is up a minor amount. I can tell, but my wife says I look the same, just bigger up top.

Vacation is going to be fun, and going to enjoy the break from work and hanging with my wife and daughter.

Knees could use some rest. Back strain is back ever so slightly. Hoping the downtime helps everything heal.


Going to resume the Test/Eq/Npp and run until progress or health markers say to shut it down.

Test: 350mg - base for growth
EQ: 60mg - e2 control/why not
NPP: 70mg - joints

Looking forward to catching up after my break!

120 eq/300 test good combo but would be nice to get some bloods, do you have plans? @Flash_is_Fast

have you done bpc for joints?

waiting to see break pics you going to share?

 

[stevesmi]

Just a quick update and back after it in about a week after we get back from family vacation.

EQ at 120 was a bit high for 300 test. No bloods to back it up. The feelimg that started as being super relaxed transitioned into being frustrated and having a short fuse. Adversity was not being hamdled well, and I was starting to get some very strange headaches. Dropped it down to 30mg/wk 2 weeks ago and am feeling normal again.

Ran NPP for 1 week of 10mg/eod, and no sides that I could tell. Alight improvement in joints. Then had to travel and didnt want to fly with gear, so just test this last week. Did have extra water. Looked smoothed out very fast.

Test has been steady 300/wk the whole time.

4 weeks in on 20mg/d Anavar (USP). Thats mellow. Do notice the occasional pumps, which I didn't on the other brands var.

Im up to 188, BF is up a minor amount. I can tell, but my wife says I look the same, just bigger up top.

Vacation is going to be fun, and going to enjoy the break from work and hanging with my wife and daughter.

Knees could use some rest. Back strain is back ever so slightly. Hoping the downtime helps everything heal.


Going to resume the Test/Eq/Npp and run until progress or health markers say to shut it down.

Test: 350mg - base for growth
EQ: 60mg - e2 control/why not
NPP: 70mg - joints

Looking forward to catching up after my break!

@Flash_is_Fast looking the same but bigger is a good sign. means you are putting on some quality mass

 

[BeMe]

Just a quick update and back after it in about a week after we get back from family vacation.

EQ at 120 was a bit high for 300 test. No bloods to back it up. The feelimg that started as being super relaxed transitioned into being frustrated and having a short fuse. Adversity was not being hamdled well, and I was starting to get some very strange headaches. Dropped it down to 30mg/wk 2 weeks ago and am feeling normal again.

Ran NPP for 1 week of 10mg/eod, and no sides that I could tell. Alight improvement in joints. Then had to travel and didnt want to fly with gear, so just test this last week. Did have extra water. Looked smoothed out very fast.

Test has been steady 300/wk the whole time.

4 weeks in on 20mg/d Anavar (USP). Thats mellow. Do notice the occasional pumps, which I didn't on the other brands var.

Im up to 188, BF is up a minor amount. I can tell, but my wife says I look the same, just bigger up top.

Vacation is going to be fun, and going to enjoy the break from work and hanging with my wife and daughter.

Knees could use some rest. Back strain is back ever so slightly. Hoping the downtime helps everything heal.


Going to resume the Test/Eq/Npp and run until progress or health markers say to shut it down.

Test: 350mg - base for growth
EQ: 60mg - e2 control/why not
NPP: 70mg - joints

Looking forward to catching up after my break!

Funny that EQ got you but NPP was all good. Usually NPP gets the bad rep for the mental stuff but we're all unique and you never really know until you try. Good you got it dialed in. I'd be curious to see where your e2 levels were at with that test to EQ ratio. Atleast you got it figured out quick from the sounds of it.

Enjoy the vacay bro. Give the back and knees a break for a change haha

 

[Mobster]

Just a quick update and back after it in about a week after we get back from family vacation.

EQ at 120 was a bit high for 300 test. No bloods to back it up. The feelimg that started as being super relaxed transitioned into being frustrated and having a short fuse. Adversity was not being hamdled well, and I was starting to get some very strange headaches. Dropped it down to 30mg/wk 2 weeks ago and am feeling normal again.

Ran NPP for 1 week of 10mg/eod, and no sides that I could tell. Alight improvement in joints. Then had to travel and didnt want to fly with gear, so just test this last week. Did have extra water. Looked smoothed out very fast.

Test has been steady 300/wk the whole time.

4 weeks in on 20mg/d Anavar (USP). Thats mellow. Do notice the occasional pumps, which I didn't on the other brands var.

Im up to 188, BF is up a minor amount. I can tell, but my wife says I look the same, just bigger up top.

Vacation is going to be fun, and going to enjoy the break from work and hanging with my wife and daughter.

Knees could use some rest. Back strain is back ever so slightly. Hoping the downtime helps everything heal.


Going to resume the Test/Eq/Npp and run until progress or health markers say to shut it down.

Test: 350mg - base for growth
EQ: 60mg - e2 control/why not
NPP: 70mg - joints

Looking forward to catching up after my break!

Do what you can while away but enjoy yourself too

 

[ceo]

Just a quick update and back after it in about a week after we get back from family vacation.

EQ at 120 was a bit high for 300 test. No bloods to back it up. The feelimg that started as being super relaxed transitioned into being frustrated and having a short fuse. Adversity was not being hamdled well, and I was starting to get some very strange headaches. Dropped it down to 30mg/wk 2 weeks ago and am feeling normal again.

Ran NPP for 1 week of 10mg/eod, and no sides that I could tell. Alight improvement in joints. Then had to travel and didnt want to fly with gear, so just test this last week. Did have extra water. Looked smoothed out very fast.

Test has been steady 300/wk the whole time.

4 weeks in on 20mg/d Anavar (USP). Thats mellow. Do notice the occasional pumps, which I didn't on the other brands var.

Im up to 188, BF is up a minor amount. I can tell, but my wife says I look the same, just bigger up top.

Vacation is going to be fun, and going to enjoy the break from work and hanging with my wife and daughter.

Knees could use some rest. Back strain is back ever so slightly. Hoping the downtime helps everything heal.


Going to resume the Test/Eq/Npp and run until progress or health markers say to shut it down.

Test: 350mg - base for growth
EQ: 60mg - e2 control/why not
NPP: 70mg - joints

Looking forward to catching up after my break!

Bros, hell yeah, this is looking good. Testosterone, EQ, and NPP are looking terrific. Keep up the good work. @Flash_is_Fast