Last log FINALLY filled up. I hate starting new logs when there isn’t anything to mark it…like the start of a new year, anniversary, major change in plans. But it is what it is.
Nothing new to note except for the 15# weight loss. Still holding the 3# per week.
Also, I got my Testoterone results back from my bloodwork. It was low (296). Of course, I hadn’t been using my HCG, as I wanted to know what I was getting just from the gel. I have bumped my dose up 33% and am now back on my HCG. If my calculations are right, should put me between 800 and 1000. Good stuff.
lol Thanks. I am trying to keep the loss at 2-3#/week, to minimize muscle and strength loss. Well, my strength is definitely down, but I think that my shoulders, triceps and traps are actually getting bigger. My wife concurs. Of course, it could be an illusion caused to the weight loss.
C-K, Joe, Schmidt… I hate bloodwork too. They, once again, missed the vein on the 1st try. HOW?? My vein is bigger around than a pencil and my skin isn’t that thick.
I use the HCG to keep my boys working, since the Androgel will shut them down. My T level was low normal when I went on the stuff, but I just wasn’t feeling right and was having weight gain and recovery issues. They have improved since being on the gel and HCG.
Normal T range for an adult male depends on the lab testing it. My lab claims it is 240-950. I have seen others at 400-1100.
When I 1st went on the gel and HCG, my levels went up to 2000 I was feeling good…lol. I am shooting for the upper end of range…800-1000.
It was VERY apparent that I had no strength today. I ate very little, yesterday…have been low carb all week…and just didn’t have it. Oh well, still a good workout.
Bench
barx20
95x10
135x10
185x5
225x5
255x5
285x5
No point in even trying 315#
3 minutes rest
CGB - 45 seconds between sets - +10# from last week
175x10x3
175x7
1 minute rest
Tricep Ext - E-Z Bar - 45 seconds between sets - +10# from last week
75x10x4
Thanks Brett, Kevin. I am loving the burn. But I am starting to get used to the volume, though. So I am going to have to up the weight and look at some tweaks.
It is fun again, though. Just wish that my strength would recover.
BIG Strick- I am dropping in to return your “mojo”!!! Hey, Congrats on the weight loss, buddy! I will continue to keep an eye on your log so you don’t slack off. ( just kidding). I’m still grinding away at it, just not posting for while. As far as snow goes, we have a pile at the end of my driveway twice as tall as our Surbaban…take all that you want! Anyway…STAY STRONG
[quote]OldGoat wrote:
BIG Strick- I am dropping in to return your “mojo”!!! Hey, Congrats on the weight loss, buddy! I will continue to keep an eye on your log so you don’t slack off. ( just kidding). I’m still grinding away at it, just not posting for while. As far as snow goes, we have a pile at the end of my driveway twice as tall as our Surbaban…take all that you want! Anyway…STAY STRONG[/quote]
Steely, send them on. That way I can live vicariously.
OG! Good to hear from you! It kind of sucked. I returned just in time to read your departure.
I hope that everything is going well and that you, at least, keep reading. I’d hate for you to just disappear.
We will be here. Just send us a keepalive every now and then.
Decided to do singles today, on my ME. The heavy sets are the heaviest I have tried in exactly 7 weeks. Didn’t feel really strong. In fact, I felt weak and achy. But it was 2 sets at only 20# off my max.
Military Press
barx20
95x10
135x10
170x5
205x3
225x1
245x1
255x1x2
3 minutes rest
Behind Neck Press - 45 sec between sets - might drop these…shoulder doesn’t like them
135x10x2
135x6
1 minute rest
BB Shrugs - 45 sec. between sets
225x15
315x10x5
1 minute rest
Supersetted Laterals and Front Raises - 45 sec. between supersets
Laterals - +5# from last week
30x8x3
Front Raises - +# from last week
30x8x2
30x5
1 minute rest
Supersetted Laterals and Rear Delt Raises - 45 sec. between sets
Laterals - +5# from last week
25x8x2
25x7
Rear Delt Raises - +5# from last week
25x8x2
25x7
1 minute rest
BB Shrugs
315x12
1 minute rest
Seated DB Press - 45 sec. between sets
60x10
65x8
45 sec. rest
Laterals
25x9
Done
Man…I don’t recover like I used to. I am dragging a lot a fatigue along as I go. In light of that, I am pleased with th 255x1x2. Hopefully I will continue to acclimate.
Part of the problem is my mattress. IT SUX! Wake up everyday with aching shoulders, neck and back. New mattress arrives tomorrow. Things can only get better.
I was feeling good…lol. I am shooting for the upper end of range…800-1000.