SkylineLvr's BPS Laxacrine Log

[SkylineLvr]

First off I want to apologize for not starting this log sooner. I returned home from my deployment last Friday and actually started using the Laxacrine on Monday. I've been pretty busy with inprocessing and spending time with the family. I will do seperate posts below for each day to get caught up.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Final thoughts:

This being my first review/log, I feel I failed terribly. I really wanted this to be a great log, but it really wasn't a good time for me to fully log this. I didn't think I would be as busy after deployment as I was. Just getting back into a regular routine with work and family was a bit challenging.

Overall I really enjoyed the Laxacrine. I don't think I got the full benefits of it though. My workouts were inconsistent and I think 1ml per day just wasn't enough. With 2-3ml I think I would have noticed it a lot more. I did have some good pumps/muscle fullness after workouts and they seem to have lasted a good while after my workouts. Application was very easy and the smell wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I didn't have any issues with skin irritation as I rotated sites daily. It dried pretty quickly and I didn't really notice any residue or stickiness on my skin. I did apply it right before bed, so I didn't really get the chance to see how it was shortly after application.

I was battling some injuries to my arm and elbow while logging this, so I wasn't able to fully push myself on some workouts. I did notice that when my arm and elbow started to get better, my strength returned rather quickly. I went easy for about a week on barbell curls, then skipped them entirely for a couple of weeks. Within a week, I was able to lift the same weight I was doing before my injuries. I also noticed that my joints weren't as sore as they typically are during the week. I usually have some type of soreness in my shoulders, but for the past month or so, I can't say I've noticed them bothering me. I can't say for 100% it's due to the Laxacrine, but I'm sure it had some hand in helping out.

If you guys could have seen my diet during this past month plus, you would probably slap me across my face. I wasn't completely off the wagon, but I sure was close at times. I was enjoying myself, but not really pigging out as much as I could have. Even with the inconsistent workouts and terrible diet, I only managed to gain around 4-5 pounds. I'm sure I had some muscle loss, but honestly, looking in the mirror I was still looking as muscular as I was before (just with a bigger layer of fat, lol).

Pros:
Easy to apply
Increase in strength
Help with joint health
Help with maintaining/losing weight

Cons:
Amount per bottle
Smell (wasn't bad for me, but others may not tolerate it as much)
The need to alternate application sites (not a major con in my book)
May not benefit from all the Pros I've listed (everyone is different)

I do believe that if I was more consistent in the gym, had my diet dialed in, wasn't as injured, and had a few more bottles, this would have been a great cycle. As I said above, 2-3ml per day would more than likely give you some great gains. I am contemplating on doing another PH cycle. If I do, I plan to purchase a few bottles of Laxacrine as part of my PCT. I may even use a bottle while on cycle, then 2 or 3 bottles off cycle.

I want to thank BPS for the opportunity to log this. I am truley sorry that I wasn't able to commit more of myself to this log. When I do pick up some more of this, I will do another log and hopefully will be more consistent with it.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 1 (12Oct15)

I'm still doing my routine from the desert. Today is back and biceps.

Weighted Pull Ups (5x3-5)
25x5
25x5
25x5
25x5
25x5
Deadlifts (5x3-5)
225x5
275x5
295x5
315x5 (New PR!)
315x3
Pendlay Rows (4x4-6)
135x6
155x6
155x6
165x6
T-Bar Rows (4x4-6)
135x6
145x6
155x6
160x6
Lat Pull Downs (4x4-6)
180x6
180x6
190x6
190x6
Machine Rows (4x4-6)
160x6
170x6
180x6
190x6
Barbell Curls (5x3-5)
85x5
105x5
105x5
105x5
105x5
Dumbbell Curls (4x4-6)
40x6
45x6
50x6
50x6
Bent Over Isolation Curls (4x4-6)
45x6
45x6
45x6
45x6
Dumbbell Hammer Curls on Preacher Bench (4x4-6)
40x6
40x6
40x6
40x6

I'm not sure why, but my left arm is still bothering me. It's a pain that I feel on the inside of my elbow, but I notice that I have a knot that goes up my bicep. I think it might be my brachialis. When I try to massage it out, it hurts like hell, but shortly after it relieves the pain. It's been bothering me for probably the last month of my deployment. Because of this, I'm having to keep the weight down a bit during my bicep workout. I'm not able to push myself as much as I would like. I'm also feeling some pain in my right elbow (the medial epicondyle). I've had this pain before and it seems to come and go on it's own. Not sure what causes it to flair up.

I applied the Laxacrine before bed after my shower. It does have a smell to it, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Hard to describe it, but it reminds me of a medicine like smell. It's a bit oily, but absorbs and dries quickly. I was worried that the smell might bother my wife, but she didn't even notice it. I applied it to my left forearm.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 2 (13Oct15)

Today is chest and triceps day.

Incline Press (5x3-5)
135x5
135x5
155x5
155x5
155x5
Bench Press (5x3-5)
185x5
185x5
185x5
205x5
205x5
Decline Press (5x3-5)
185x5
185x5
205x5
205x5
205x5
Incline Dumbbell Flys (4x4-6)
35x6
35x6
35x6
35x6
Dumbbell Flys (4x4-6)
45x6
45x6
45x6
45x6
Weighted Dips (4x4-6)
Skipped due to time
One Arm Cable Flys (4x4-6)
25x6
30x6
30x6
30x6
Close Grip Bench Press (5x3-5)
Flat Bar Push Downs (4x4-6)
Over Head Rope Extensions (4x4-6)
One Arm Rope Pull Downs (4x4-6)

I didn't have enough time to do all my chest routine and my tricpes routine. Had to go pick up my daughter from school. I'm contemplating on adjusting my routine. I feel it may be time to change up some workouts. I like the rep ranges I've been doing. The first 3 days I do a 5x3-5 or 4x4-6 to help build on strength and the last 3 days I do a 3x8-12 to get the pump and build size. I'll probably keep the rep ranges, but I may look at reducing the number of workouts per day. Right now I do about 5-7 workouts per muscle. I may look to dropping it 3-5 workouts. I may even split it up where I'll do 5 workouts per muscle on one workout day and then 3 workouts on the other day (I hit each muscle twice a week).

I put the Laxacrine on my right forearm this time. Not sure how ofter I need to rotate sites, so I'll probably switch between forearms for a few days, then maybe move to my shoulders/traps or feet.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 3 (14Oct15)

Today is shoulders and legs.

Clean and Press (5x3-5)
115x5
115x5
115x5
135x5
135x3
Dumbbell Press (5x3-5)
60x5
60x5
60x5
65x5
65x5
Dumbbell Front Raises S/S w/ Dumbbell Side Raises (4x4-6)
40x6 / 30x6
40x6 / 30x6
40x6 / 30x6
40x6 / 30x6
Dumbbell Shrugs (4x4-6)
100x6
100x6
105x6
105x6
Barbell Shrugs (4x4-6)
245x6
245x6
265x6
265x6
Reverse Cable Flys (4x4-6)
20x6
20x6
20x6
20x6
Squats (5x3-5)
Romanian Deadlifts (4x4-6)
Barbell Lunges (4x4-6)
Leg Extensions (4x4-6)
Leg Curls (4x4-6)
Standing Calf Raises (4x4-6)
Seated Calf Raises (4x4-6)

I once again ran out of time at the gym. I hate having to skip leg days. I'm still working on a time to go to the gym. Since I've got a few weeks off from work, it's hard to find a set time to go, especially when wanting to spend as much time with the family as I can. Once work starts up, I'll have a better idea of when I'll workout.

Laxacrine was applied to my left forearm again. Haven't noticed anything yet, but it has only been a few days.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 4 (15Oct15)

Back and biceps day 2.

Today I was not feeling well at all. I just got my yearly flu shot yesterday and it sure feels like I got the flu today. Decided to take the day off and rest. Still applied the Laxacrine though.

 

[Matthew1237]

Innnnnn

 

[Matthew1237]

Day 4 (15Oct15)

Back and biceps day 2.

Today I was not feeling well at all. I just got my yearly flu shot yesterday and it sure feels like I got the flu today. Decided to take the day off and rest. Still applied the Laxacrine though.

May be just symptoms. That's normal. Since a flu shot is a small dose of the flu. I think.

 

[tyga tyga]

Subd, will read more later

 

[SkylineLvr]

May be just symptoms. That's normal. Since a flu shot is a small dose of the flu. I think.

Day 5 (16Oct15)

Yeah, it's just symptoms but it was really bad this time. Usually I get a little achy, but this time around I felt sick as a dog. Feeling better today, but decided to go ahead and be a bit lazy and just take the rest of the week off. I feel guilty for doing it, but I wanna try to give my injuries a little time to heal up. I'm also enjoying spending quality time with the family and enjoying some good food. I anticipate on gaining a few pounds, already up about 2 or so pounds now. Not too worried about it. I spent 6 months eating the food at the dfac, I deserve some good old fashion home cooked meals.

I'll be spending some time this weekend developing a new routine. That always gets me pumped up for the upcoming week. I'll get some pics posted on Monday.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 6 (17Oct15)

Enjoyed another off day today. One more free day until I hit it hard again. It's kind of funny that I feel so tortured and guilty on my off days, lol. But I think this time away will be beneficial for my sore joints and minor injuries. I think the issue with my left bicep will still be there on Monday, but I'll see how it feels and decide how easy to take it. Might have to go real light or skip biceps and any movements that cause the pain until it goes away. If the issue continues I may schedule a doc visit, but I'm pretty sure all he's gonna say is to take time off from the weights.

I'll be building my new routine tomorrow and expect to tweak it plenty when I get into the gym. My goal is to try and spend between an hour and an hour and a half with weights and cardio.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 7 (18Oct15)

I slacked off on updating for a couple days. Will try to stay on top of things.

Today (Sunday) was another off day. For some reason the soreness in my arms are acting up. I've started working on a new routine. It's similar to the routine I have been doing, but I've tried to cut the workouts down and mix in some new ones. I just always feel like I don't have enough in my routines and start adding workouts in, which then extends the time I'm in the gym. I think I need to do some more research on different routines/methods. I feel I have learned a lot over my years of training, but when I sit down and really think about it, I feel like I'm still a beginner. I think I need to start focusing more on the muscles in the body and what exercises hit each muscle. Then develope a plan going off of that knowledge.

I'll give this new routine a little more time, then perhaps look at changing something up completely. Any tips or inputs from you guys will be much appreciated.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 8 (19Oct15)

Today I'm back in the gym. Feels good to get back at it. I was really looking forward to a full week of lifting, but I forgot my wife is leaving town for a few days so I'll only be able to get 3 days in since I've got to watch the kids. I may take them to the family gym and do some light lifting as they only have dumbbells that go to 50lbs and a few cable machines.

Back & Biceps
Wide Grip Pull Ups (4xfailure)
10,8,6,6

Deadlifts (5x3-5)
225x5
275x5
295x5
315x5
315x4 (New PR for 5th set)

Single Arm Hammer Strength Iso Lateral Pull Down (4x4-6)
70x6
80x6
90x6
100x6

Single Arm Hammer Strength Iso Lateral Row (4x4-6)
90x6
100x6
100x6
100x6

T-Bar Rows (4x4-6)
150x6
150x6
160x6
160x6

For pull ups I'm really focusing on the full range. I'm trying to break the habit of doing half reps when I'm fatigued and kicking up with my legs. I'll kick a bit on my last few reps if needed, but really trying not to. I think I need to switch up the rep range of my deadlifts. 5x5 is really kicking my butt. If I stick to it, I think it's time to add some more weight on 5th set. I was planning on upping the weight after hitting 315 for 5 reps on my last set, but I think my issue now is grip rather than actually getting the weight up. I'll need to remember to bring in my straps next time. My original plan was to start biceps after the hammer strength rows, but I just felt I didn't do enough on my back. Could have something to do with going a bit light on a the hammer strength machines. I seem to always feel like I'm not doing enough. I really hope I can break out of this mindset as I would like to actually cut the days I'm in the gym down from 6 (when I actually get a full week).

I skipped biceps again as my right elbow really started to flair up. It started at the first pull up I did. I pushed through it, but didn't do as much weight as I wanted. Some of it had to do with me just getting accustomed to the 2 hammer strength machines as I haven't used them before. I like them as I was able to really focus on the pull and hold. My left bicep felt good, but I didn't want to chance hurting it again. I'm hopeful that these injuries will clear up so I can start pushing myself again.

 

[Matthew1237]

I've heard that hammer curls can be good for elbow pain!

 

[tyga tyga]

Most bicep work is good for any "itis" pain.

You should try flossing the elbow. Made a WORLD of difference to my elbow

 

[SkylineLvr]

Hey everyone, sorry about going MIA for a week. My SSD crapped out on my laptop and I was waiting for the replacement to come in. It's been a bit up and down for me over the week, so I'll give a quick update before going into the full details of the new week (which started yesterday for me)

Day 9 (20Oct15)

Today was Chest & Triceps day for me. I felt pretty good besides the nagging elbow and bicep pain. I was finally able to finish up a complete routine today, well almost complete. There was a guy doing barbell shrugs on the decline press. Not too big of a bother besides the fact that he was hogging it for what seemed like an hour. I didn't say anything to him since he was putting up some pretty good weight. Other than that, it was a pretty good workout.

Day 10 (21Oct15)

It's Shoulders and Legs today. For shoulders I switched up from doing dumbbell raises to barbell raises and standing dumbbell lateral raises to leaning lateral raises. It was a pretty good workout, but had to cut it short and skip legs as time ran out. I really hate to skip workouts, especially leg workouts. They aren't my favorite body part to workout, but I know how important they are.

Day 11-14 (22Oct15 - 25Oct15)

My wife had to leave the country to get some minor surgery done. I was planning on going to the family gym on base after dropping my daughter off, but didn't realize that they moved it. I decided to just take these last few days off and hopefully have enough rest time to get these damn nagging pains to heal up.

Even though I haven't been working out as much lately, I have noticed the muscle fullness feeling which I would have to contribute to the laxacrine. Hopefully next week I'll be able to get back into my full routine and not have to cut any corners.

 

[SkylineLvr]

I've heard that hammer curls can be good for elbow pain!

I have noticed that when I do hammer curls my elbow doesn't hurt, but I also don't really feel like hammer curls do much for me. Perhaps my form is off or I'm not doing enough weight.

Most bicep work is good for any "itis" pain.

You should try flossing the elbow. Made a WORLD of difference to my elbow

I'll look into elbow flossing. At first I thought you were just joking about that, but I did a quick search and found it to be effective. Thanks.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 15 (26Oct15)

This is a start of hopefully a full week of working out.

Back & Biceps

Wide Grip Pullups (4xFailure)
10,8,8,6

Deadlifts (5x3-5)
225x5
275x5
295x5
315x5
325x3 (New PR for 5th set)

Single Arm Hammer Strength Iso Lateral Pull Down (4x4-6)
100x6
110x6
115x6
120x6

Single Arm Hammer Strength Iso Lateral Row (4x4-6)
100x6
110x6
120x6
120x6

T-Bar Rows (4x4-6)
125x6
125x6
135x6
135x6

Barbell Curls (5x3-5)
85x5
85x5
85x5
95x5
95x5

Dumbbell Curls (4x4-6)
40x6
40x6
40x6
40x6

Bent Over Isolation Curls (4x4-6)
40x6
40x6
40x6
40x6

Dumbbell Preacher Hammer Curls (4x4-6)
30x6
30x6
30x6
30x6

Barbell Wrist Curls (4x4-6)
55x6
55x6
55x6
55x6

I felt pretty good back in the gym. I hit a new PR on deadlifts for my final set. I've started to work up on some weight, but I did back down on the weights for T-Bar Rows. I felt last week my ego stepped in and I was able to do the weight, but my form probably wasn't the best. I dialed the weight back and really focused on my form. I'm really trying to focus on range of motion and form. I think I'm having a bit of a crisis because I haven't been lifting as much lately and my ego is wanting to keep doing the same weight I was doing when I was consistently in the gym. I just need to keep my ego in check while I get myself back into it.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 16 (17Oct15)

Since switching up my back routine, I haven't been as sore the next day, but my back does feel good. I've noticed that it is a bit more sore in certain places that I don't think I was hitting as much as I've wanted in the past. The soreness in my right bicep and left elbow are still there, but I did find my little jar of Tiger Balm and applied some of that yesterday. I do notice that they feel a bit better today.

Chest & Triceps

Incline Press (5x3-5)
135x5
135x5
155x5
155x5
165x5

Bench Press (4x4-6)
185x6
185x6
205x6
205x4

Decline Press
185x6
185x6
205x6
205x6

Cable Fly Tri Set (Low, High, Med)(4x4-6)
25x6, 30x6, 30x6
25x6, 30x6, 30x6
25x6, 30x6, 30x6
25x6, 30x6, 30x6

Close Grip Bench Press (5x3-5)

135x5
155x5
155x5
165x5
165x5

Flat Bar Cable Pushdowns (4x4-6)
80x6
80x6
80x6
80x6

Overhead Rope Extensions (4x4-6)
55x6
55x6
57.5x6
57.5x6

One Arm Rope Pulldown (4x4-6)
30x6
30x6
30x6
35x6

I feel my upper chest is really lacking so I like to hit it first in my routine. I may look like I'm not able to put up a lot of weight on the incline bench, but I really focus on bringing the bar all the way down to my upper chest and extending all the way up. I've noticed a lot of guys in the gym that only bring the bar down halfway. I used to do this as well, and I was able to put up a lot more weight, but by dropping the weight and really focusing on the ROM, I've noticed some good size gains in my upper chest.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 17 (28Oct15)

Shoulders & Legs

Standing Barbell Press (5x3-5)
95x5
95x5
115x5
115x5
125x5

Barbell Front Raises (4x4-6)
55x6
55x6
65x6
65x6

Leaning Dumbbell Side Raises (4x4-6)
35x6
35x6
35x6
35x6

Dumbbell Shrugs (4x4-6)
110x6
110x6
110x6
110x6

Cable Rear Delt Flys (4x4-6)
20x6
25x6
25x6
25x6

Front Squats (5x3-5)
135x5
135x5
135x5
135x5
135x5

Barbell Lunges (4x4-6)
45x6
65x6
65x6
65x6

Romanian Deadlifts (4x4-6)
135x6
135x6
135x6
135x6

Smith Machine Calf Raises (4x4-6)
270x6
270x6
270x6
270x6

Seated Calf Raises (4x4-6)
90x6
140x6
140x6
140x6

Today was the first time I've done legs in a long time. I'm not a big fan of doing legs, but I really try hard not to skip them. I've just been dealing with some stuff and timing in the gym hasn't been the best lately. I'm glad to finally be able to hit them up. I kept it relatively light, but I know I'll be sore for a while.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 18 (29Oct15)

Back & Biceps

Neutral Grip Lat Pulldowns (3x8-12)
140x12
140x12
150x12

Close Grip Lat Pulldowns (3x8-12)
140x12
140x12
140x12

Standing Flat Bar Pulldowns (3x8-12)
57.5x12
57.5x12
57.5x12

One Arm Dumbbell Rows (3x8-12)
60x12
60x12
60x12

Back Extensions (3x8-12)
0x12
25x12
25x12

Cambered Bar Preacher Curls (3x8-12)
55x12
65x12
65x12

Incline Dumbbell Curls (3x8-12)
35x12
35x12
35x12

Dumbbell Hammer Curls (3x8-12)
45x12
45x12
45x12

Concentration Curls (3x8-12)
35x12
35x12
35x12

Dumbbell Wrist Curls (3x8-12)
35x12
35x12
35x12

I was feeling pretty sore today. It's either my new routine or possibly the lack of consistently working out (perhaps a bit of both) that is causing it, but it feels good. My back is feeling really good today. My arms are still hurting. I may need to make an appointment and see the doc sometime next week. I haven't been using my Tiger Balm since the one day, so I think I need to try to use it for a few days to see if it'll help out.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 19 (30Oct15)

I am finally caught up in my log. I didn't think it would be this difficult to log daily, but I guess just getting back from deployment, things are a bit off schedule. I finally feel like I'm back into a regular routine. I'll be back into work on Monday for the first time since getting back. As of now, it looks like I'll be doing some early morning working out.

Chest & Triceps

Incline Dumbbell Press (3x8-12)
50x12
55x12
55x12

Dumbbell Press (3x8-12)
55x12
55x12
55x12

Hammer Strength Press (3x8-12)
45x12
70x12
70x12

Incline Dumbbell Flys (3x8-12)
25x12
25x12
25x12

Dumbbell Flyx (3x8-12)
25x12
25x12
25x12

Bodyweight Dips (3xFailuer)
12,12,8

Seated French Press (3x8-12)
55x12
65x12
65x12

Cable Rope Pulldown (3x8-12)
60x12
60x12
60x12

Reverse Flat Bar Pulldown (3x8-12)
50x12
57.5x12
57.5x12

Reverse One Arm Pulldown (3x8-12)
20x12
20x12
25x12

My legs are killing me today. I can barely walk, but really felt like hitting the gym today. My chest is feeling really good. I've never done the hammer strength iso press before, so my weight was a bit low. Next week I should be able to do more weight, although 70lbs felt pretty heavy on the 3rd set. As far as the flys went, I probably could have done more weight, but I always feel a little discomfort in my shoulders doing incline flys. And for flat bench flys, 25lbs felt really good for the ROM. I felt a really good stretch in my pecs. I probably could have gone up to 30s or 35s, but I wanted to take it easy on my second chest workout this week. It's been a few weeks since I've hit the same muscle group twice in the same week.

I'm not sure if the Laxacrine is doing much for me. I think my lack of consistancy in the gym may be making it difficult for me to notice a change. Although when I got to the top of the staircase today I caught a glimps of myself in the mirror and I noticed that my arms, shoulders, traps, & chest were looking rather full and thick. I've also only put on 2-3 lbs since I've gotten back. My diet has been like crap and I haven't hit the gym on a regular basis (besides this week), so I would say 2-3 lbs is pretty good. Although I think the weight gain has been in my mid section only

 

[tyga tyga]

Consistency is key (in regards to lifting) to notice supplements working as well.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 20 (31Oct15)

Shoulders & Legs

We've got some friends coming over today for a BBQ and then trick or treating. I planned to lift after prepping the food, but when I got there, I didn't realize that they changed their hours. So now the gym on base closes at 4 on the weekends. So I ended up just grilling and enjoying the day with friends and family.

Day 21 (1Nov15)

Off day.

Day 22 (2Nov15)

Back & Biceps

Today was my first day back into work. I typically workout in the morning before work, but I was notified over the weekend that we're on 12 hour shifts. The gym opens at 5, but I've got to be at work by 6. I was gonna try and go after work, but it was late and I needed to pick up some groceries for dinner. I'll try and just shift my workout over a day this week and possibly double up one of these days so I can still take my off day on Sunday.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Hey everyone. Sorry about not posting in about a week. The wife had to go in for some minor surgery and I haven't had much free time lately. I never really realized how busy I am until I actually sit down and try to do something simple like update this log. To help, I think I'm going to cut out putting my entire routine in each post and just give a quick status update.

Day 23 (3Nov15)

I'm still on 12 hr shifts, but I was able to workout during my lunch break. Fortunately for us, we get 2 hours for lunch while on 12's. I hit up my back and biceps today. I've been feeling pretty strong, even with the lack of consistency going into the gym. I'm at least hitting each muscle group once a week at a min though.

The one thing I'm really trying to focus on is gaining some width in my back. I feel a pretty good soreness since adding in the Hammer Strength Iso Lateral pull downs and rows.

Day 24 (4Nov15)

Today my wife had her surgery. I was able to miss work so I could take her to the hospital and watch our kids. I was able to get to the gym after the kids when to sleep. The wife was pretty out of it for the day, so I was able to get a good workout in.

I hit chest and triceps today. My goal for chest to increase strength and size in my upper chest. I feel like my strength is starting to come back and I'm able to start putting more weight on the bar. I hit a new PR on decline bench with 225x4 on my last set.

Day 25 (5Nov15)

Today was a ****ty day in the gym. Not sure if I went at the wrong time or what, but it seemed like everyone was doing legs today. I hit up my shoulders pretty good, but didn't have time to finish up my leg routine. I feel terrible for not focusing on my legs as much as I want. I just know once my schedule settles and I'm able to focus on my legs, they are going to be sore as hell for the first week.

Day 26-28 (6-8Nov15)

Since my schedule has been pushed out so far this week, I ended up taking a few days off from the gym. I was given the rest of the week off from work so I could take care of the wife. Her surgery was minor, but she's been in pain the past few days. She tells me to go to the gym, but I feel so guilty leaving her to watch the kids while she's hurting.

*Finally some pics*

These were taken on the 4th. I've noticed that I've gained some weight around my mid section, but it's not as bad as I thought it would be. I've been home for about a month now and have only put on about 4 pounds. With that, my fat gain may actually be more as I may have lost some muscle mass. But I feel as if I am still as muscular as I was when I was deployed. Even with the injuries to my arms, I feel as if my size and strength are still there. I do think the Laxacrine may have something to do with that. I still have that feeling of fullness in my muscles, especially in my chest, back, and arms.

 

[SkylineLvr]

Day 29 (9Nov15)

Back & Biceps

I still have some discomfort in my right elbow and left bicep. My bicep does feel as if it's getting better, especially when I massage throughout the day. My elbow pain kinda comes and goes. Once this log is done and I do my PT test, I'll schedule an appointment to see the doc.

I usually do deadlifts today, but my lower back felt a bit tight. Plus I didn't feel mentally focused to do deadlifts today. I've been doing some pretty good weight these past few weeks, so I didn't want to try and push it and end up hurting myself more. Even with the discomfort in my arms, I am still able to put up more and more weight on my curls. I'm not where I was a few months ago, but I'm getting there.

Day 30 (10Nov15)

Chest & Triceps

Today was not a good day at the gym. It started out good, I was able to increase weight in my barbell incline press and flat bench press, but when I got to decline press, that's when it went downhill. My third set I decided to put on 225. Everything was find until the third or fourth rep. I had my chin to my chest as I was pushing the weight up and I felt something tweak in between my shoulder blades. I was able to do 4 reps, and I was even able to finish up a fourth set of 4 reps. I finished off with cable flys and was starting to hurt pretty bad. I skipped triceps and just sat in the hot shower for a few min.

Throughout the day at work I could feel the stiffness kicking in. By the end of the day I was having a hard time turning my head.

Day 31 (11Nov15)

Shoulders & Legs

There was no way I was going to be able to workout today. I took the day off and tried to loosen up my back any way I could. It felt a lot better today, but I was still very stiff and sore.

Day 32 (12Nov15)

Back & Biceps

I was feeling a lot better today and decided to do a light workout. I ended up doing some back and shoulders since I skipped shoulders and legs yesterday. I did a modified routine and it felt pretty good. When it's time for me to switch up my routine, I may end up doing a back and shoulders day. I skipped biceps today, but didn't feel to bad about it. It'll give my arms a bit more rest and hopefully some recovery.

 

[Matthew1237]

How's this going?

 

[tyga tyga]

Very sporadic with updating. Can you touch on the laxacrine? Benefits, recovery the day after or muscle fullness?

 

[SkylineLvr]

Sorry for the lack of updates. I wanted to give my body a week or so off of the Laxacrine to help with my final review. Final review is up on the second post.