My first log & stack - hgh up & free test

[hoot72]

The weekend is here! I had a great 5 day workout again! This is now the end of my second week of being on this stack. The sleep is still great and feel so rested when I wake in the mornings. I have noticed that I am staying hungry a lot but trying to eat right. Still waiting for the change. Got a great deal on some ultimate flurry from nutraplanet. Looking forward to trying it. Everyone have a great weekend!

[Dewey99]

Hoot,

Do you think we could get a little more detail as far as what your workouts consist of during the week and maybe an idea of how many calories your are consuming per day? That information might allow us to give you some good feedback and allow you to get more out of this stack.

As far as noticing anything from the supplements, I do see that you are noticing improved sleep from the HGH-Up for the most part. As R1balla and I said, these supps should really start to kick in by week 3. Are you noticing any small changes though? Any differences in libido or recovery?

[hoot72]

Well, its Monday and the start to my 3rd week of being on this stack and weigh in day. This morning I have gained another lb in a week. Now I am up to 211 lbs.
In response to Dewey, I am trying to stay in 2000 calories a day which lately has been hard since I stay hungry alot.
As for as libido, it has seem to increase some but lately the wife and I havent been on great terms so I can't tell you if there is any difference in that area. Things are getting better so maybe this week I will be able to let you know about that situation. You know how us old married couples are!
Now that you mention it, I do see a difference in recovery. My recovery time seems to be shorter and my muscles dont ache like they use to.
Today was chest, triceps and calves. I am on a 12 week program from Jim Stoppani. I really like his workouts. I have a gym that I have built up at home in my shop area of the garage in my back yard. I will try to attach a picture of it.
This was my workout for today:
Exercise Sets X Reps
Bench Press 4 X 12-15
Incline Dumbbell Press 3 X 12-15
Dumbbell Flye 3 X 12-15
Incline Cable Flye 3 X 12-15
Triceps Pressdown 3 X 12-15
Dumbbell Overhead triceps Extension 3 X 12-15
Cable lying triceps extension 3 X 12-15
Standing calf raise 4 X 25-30
Seated Calf raise 4 X 25-30

[hoot72]

This is my gym.... Big Perm's Gym

[JudoJosh]

I was my home gym was that clean and organized

[Dewey99]

This is my gym.... Big Perm's Gym

Definitely a respectable home gym there. Much better than this one:

[drooks10]

Good update there, homie! Keep updating like that and this log will be rocking. 2000 calories is pretty low for someone 211 lbs. How are you gaining weight? That doesn't seem possible with such low cal-intake.

Nice gym, too!

[hoot72]

Thanks Dewey and drooks! I enjoy my gym & its a lot easier to just walk out my backdoor & into the garage to workout. My wife says that's all I do besides work, eat & sleep. What else is there to do? Lol
Where should my calorie intake be? I would love to loose some more weight especially in mid-section but I want to gain some lean muscle other areas.

[hoot72]

This morning was back, biceps and abs. I didnt get finished with all of this workout this morning. It was kinda cold in the gym. Looks like since I am in heating and air, I would have installed some heat in there by now. Anyways, this is my workout for today:
Dumbbell bent-over row 4 X 12-15
Behind-neck pulldown 3 X 12-15
Seated cable row 3 X 12-15
Reverse-grip pulldown 3 X 12-15
Barbell curl 4 X 12-15
Preacher curl 3 X 12-15
Behind-back cable curl 3 X 12-15
Hip thrust 3 X 20-30
Crunch 3 X 20-30
Oblique Crunch 3 X 20-30

I will have to go back out there this afternoon after work to do the last 3 exercises. It was alot to do this morning in 1hr 15mins.
I felt really pumped up this morning for some reason though. Still not doing a pre-workout, just water and 4 free test as soon as I get up. I will have to post my daily routine after I get some work done. Also got some pics to post this morning. I hope I dont gross yall out but you will be able to put a face with the name. Stay tuned!

[hoot72]

This pic was taken July of 2011. This is when I decided that I needed to do something. I weighed 240 lbs. I started working out 3 weeks after this pic!

[hoot72]

This is me this morning after my workout at 211 lbs. Not much progress in 1yr 3months! huh? I thought that I had been working pretty hard at it but hoping for some help with this stack! What do yall think? Bad? I can take it! Give me your opinion... good or bad

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That dang mid-section sticks like freaking gorilla glue!

[OrganicShadow]

I'm running this stack in competition prep. I actually have a libido 2 weeks out. Everyone has tough spots man, lower ab flab sticks to me, too. Can't wait for the transformation! You're gonna love it. What's your diet like?

[Mack411]

In for this.

[hoot72]

Organicshadow - thanks man! My diet does need a little work but it is hard to do with everyday life and kids. I am trying to get my protein up which is hard to do without taking in alot of calories. I am trying to stay under 2000 calories.
This is my routine for day. Let me know if I am doing things wrong!
Monday - Friday, off on Saturday & Sunday
5:15am get up, get dressed, take 4 free test with 2 glasses of water
5:30am begin warming up and do workout for the day
6:45am finished with workout and take multi-vitamin, fish oil & maca
7:30am drink protein shake and eat quick breakfast - eggs or oatmeal
9:30 - 10:00am eat snack - apple, grapes, protein bar, or peanut butter on wheat bread
12:00pm eat sensible lunch - tuna, salad, grilled chicken breast, wrap, hamburger patties, green beans, or chicken salad
3:00 - 3:30pm another snack - protein shake or something from morning snack
6:30 - 7:30pm supper - which usually is not sensible, I usually eat whatever everyone else is eating at home, I know... this is my weakness
9:30pm take 5 HGH Up
10:00pm Go to bed
Start all over

So what should I do. Is this all wrong?
Thanks for everyone's help! I am new to all of this. I know I feel tons better and have plenty of energy. I also know I will never go back to my old lifestyle of eating junkfood and not exercising. I just heard of a guy down the road from me that they found dead on his bathroom floor Monday morning that was 46 yrs old, high blood pressure, big time overweight and didnt take care of himself. He lived by himself and was found by his dad after not showing up for work. He had died before he went to bed the night before. SAD!
It makes you think about what are we doing to our bodies!
Everyone have a great afternoon!

[hoot72]

What happened? No comments? Did I scare everyone away? I know it is Halloween and all but I swear thats not my costume! lol
Anyways, today was shoulders,traps & calves. Not so bad this morning. was able to finish with time to spare so I am starting to see a difference there. Here is workout for today:
Dumbbell shoulder press 4 X 12-15
Upright row 3 X 12-15
One-arm cable lateral raise 3 X 12-15
Bent-over lateral raise 3 X 12-15
Barbell shrug 4 X 12-15
Seated calf raise 4 X 25-30
Leg press calf raise 4 X 25-30

Today I am starting to double my protein shakes to increase my protein

[hoot72]

Another morning workout. No responses but I am going to keep pushing on.
Was tough this morning. I always have a problem with squats. My legs will be tore up through the weekend now.
This is what this morning was about:
Squat 4 X 12-15
Front squat 3 X 12-15
Leg extension 3 X 12-15
Romanian deadlift 4 X 12-15
Seated leg curl 3 X 12-15
Hip thrust 3 X 20-30
Crunch 3 X 20-30
Plank 3 X 75 sec

Also did I mention that I hate these high reps week. Next week, the reps will drop to 9-11 and then the following week they will drop to 6-8. Some of the exercises will change too and the weight will go up. Tomorrow is cardio day and what I call a free style day. I will just do some other exercises that I didnt do this week like kettle bell swings and few others. Will post the list tomorrow. Peace!

[OrganicShadow]

Yikes, what a story. Sorry I meant to get back to you on your question. If you can, try to figure out your macros and see if you're getting enough of everything. I would try to double up on whole foods rather than shakes for protein.

HGHUp will show it's best qualities later on in cutting down but the sleep benefits are immediate. I dose it all at night as well, just seems to make sense. Free Test will pop up within a week: looking a little more vascular, increased libido, a little dryer, and overall mood enhancement for that fasted workout (that's far too early for me lol)

[Dewey99]

What happened? No comments? Did I scare everyone away? I know it is Halloween and all but I swear thats not my costume! lol
Anyways, today was shoulders,traps & calves. Not so bad this morning. was able to finish with time to spare so I am starting to see a difference there. Here is workout for today:
Dumbbell shoulder press 4 X 12-15
Upright row 3 X 12-15
One-arm cable lateral raise 3 X 12-15
Bent-over lateral raise 3 X 12-15
Barbell shrug 4 X 12-15
Seated calf raise 4 X 25-30
Leg press calf raise 4 X 25-30

Today I am starting to double my protein shakes to increase my protein

Sorry Hoot, I somehow got unsubscribed from your log. I thought you hadn't posted in a while so I searched and here you are all by yourself until OrganicShadow stepped in. He really knows his stuff and when he asks about your diet he's doing it because as time goes on you will realize that your diet is what really makes or breaks you. Tracking what you are putting into your body is key to ensuring the best results. You should look into and app like Myfitnesspal which makes tracking your food intake a breeze.

[Mack411]

Nice work man!

[hoot72]

Thanks Organicshadow, Dewey, & Mack! I thought there for awhile that I was all alone! Organicshadow, how do I figure out my macros? I hope I dont sound stupid but I am new to all of this! Just trying to do my best and learn.
Dewey, yea I know I need to get my diet right and I am working on that. I do have myfinesspal on my droid and have been checking out what I have been eating. Thanks again for your support!!
Well this morning went really good! I enjoy Fridays at Big Perm's gym. I found that my max on benchpress has gone up 10lbs. I was messing around this morning but this is what I got done:
Benchpress 4 X 6
Kettlebell swings 3 X 15
hanging leg raises 3 X 15
Sit ups 3 X 25
Planks and side planks 3 X 75sec
30 mins jogging on the treadmill

Well, that's it for this week. I may go out and lift some Saturday afternoon but it will be whatever comes to mind that I feel like doing.
I hope everyone has a great weekend! I am really loving this stack and ready for my transformation!!
Peace