Cgkone
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Haha. The first run was pretty messy. I'm good at it now.
Canine blood collection kit from eBay. The actual company is animal revival. If anybody is looking.
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Canine blood collection kit from eBay. The actual company is animal revival. If anybody is looking.
Cgkone
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Necessity is the father of invention.
Rocket3015
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You are a braver man than me!
hairygrandpa
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Than all of us, I guess!
Rocket3015
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I'll stick a small needle in my butt, but I ani't stick'in no giant needle in a vein in my arm !!
MrKleen73
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Yeah, I remember him talking about going that high and it makes sense too. I seem to remember most people running it in the 120-150 range.
Sounds about right for when I donate too.
Yes it is!!!
It takes some balls right!
I think I would probably come around to trying it if I couldn't donate. My TRT keeps my HCT level up pretty high otherwise.
Aw C'mon....
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Cgkone
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As soon as u pull out the needle.....plug the hole
booneman77
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can vouch this is what happens... when your friends/wives are all nurses this is how the night of drinking ends.. IV fluids to prevent/cure hangovers inevitably turn into a bloodbath haha
DemntedCowboy
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We use to do it in the Army all the time Friday night hook up and hang IV Bags stick your buddy and then drink the night away. Wake up Saturday with no hangover.
Cgkone
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But for blood removal I really sujest being outside( I know sounds weird)
Pull outneedle , put cotton ball and bend arm.
Kink tube and zip tie close.
Useblood in your garden. If eating veggies or smoking weed grown with blood turns you off, use in flowers.
If anybody has a place that sells IV fluids. Can you shoot me the link.
Pull outneedle , put cotton ball and bend arm.
Kink tube and zip tie close.
Useblood in your garden. If eating veggies or smoking weed grown with blood turns you off, use in flowers.
If anybody has a place that sells IV fluids. Can you shoot me the link.
DemntedCowboy
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Sent you a PM. I know a couple good sites for human blood collection kits and IV Bags
Cgkone
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Thanks
MrKleen73
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Man, I am noticing I really get full when trying to do my carb loads and don't feel awesome the first day after. I am going to have to be a little more careful about what I am eating for my reloads. Get some more easily digested carbs in there and maybe a lot less fat.
I ended up doing a 2 day carb up again due to not being able to stomach enough food in one evening to really get me where I need to be. I would say I got in about 800g of carbs over the 2 days and woke up feeling noticeably thicker but also nice and tight this morning.
I hit up a push session yesterday at the gym and plan on doing a pull session tonight and then lower body tomorrow.
I ended up doing a 2 day carb up again due to not being able to stomach enough food in one evening to really get me where I need to be. I would say I got in about 800g of carbs over the 2 days and woke up feeling noticeably thicker but also nice and tight this morning.
I hit up a push session yesterday at the gym and plan on doing a pull session tonight and then lower body tomorrow.
Hyde
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Bagels, jam, honey, white rice, mac n cheese, frosting, sugar drinks, tortillas, pancakes/waffles w syrup.
You can destroy carbs on a loading day with very little fat with those (except the frosting; I just find it super easy to enjoy lol). And only the jam is fructose-based. You could of course do potatoes or other pastas but they can be hard to get through, and tomato sauce while drinking a half gallon of sugar lemonade is an acid-reflux no-no for me.
Add a lb or 2 of 96/4 lean beef for taco meat and you have a delicious day of easy eating ahead of you.
You can destroy carbs on a loading day with very little fat with those (except the frosting; I just find it super easy to enjoy lol). And only the jam is fructose-based. You could of course do potatoes or other pastas but they can be hard to get through, and tomato sauce while drinking a half gallon of sugar lemonade is an acid-reflux no-no for me.
Add a lb or 2 of 96/4 lean beef for taco meat and you have a delicious day of easy eating ahead of you.
MrKleen73
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Yeah, I think that the meal size has also been part of the issue. Instead of spreading the carbs throughout the day I was trying to do it in the carb nite fashion IE workout then a massive influx of carbs with the post workout feeding. I think next time I will spread the carbs out throughout the day. I bet it causes far less stomach distress and allows for better performance in the gym on those days.
Hyde
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Fat-free custard blended with a righteous amount of fruity pebbles and honey can knock out 400 grams pretty handily, but the few times I tried to backload in a small window I just felt like trash.
MrKleen73
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Exactly what I am dealing with. So this week I will go with a longer carb up and see how I feel. I have been dealing with heartburn throughout the day. So that just isn't working for me!
MrKleen73
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Yeah it sure is unfortunately almost always a consideration.
MrKleen73
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Well guys, I tripped in the driveway Monday night shortly after my last post and knocked my hips out of alignment. Set off some nerve pain in my lower back that was intense. Had to take the day off from work and go see a chiro so I could walk right again.
Feeling much better when he popped my hip the nerve pain almost stopped. Just some residual I am sure has to do with inflammation.
I didn't update my last workout, it was a simple pull session.
Mixed Grip Pull Ups/Chin Ups - BWx12, BWx10, +45x5, +45x4, +45x3, BWx13, BWx9, BWx6 - Kept rest relatively short, about 1 minute.
Recline Ring Row 2 sets to momentary failure. Set 1 30+, Set 2 13-15
Barbell Curls - 2 Sets to momentary failure. 45x50+, 45x33
I think for simplicity's sake I am going go back to basics with a Push, Pull, Lower Body split. Then I can ramp up the frequency if I want to, or just do 3 workouts a week if I am not feeling it.
Feeling much better when he popped my hip the nerve pain almost stopped. Just some residual I am sure has to do with inflammation.
I didn't update my last workout, it was a simple pull session.
Mixed Grip Pull Ups/Chin Ups - BWx12, BWx10, +45x5, +45x4, +45x3, BWx13, BWx9, BWx6 - Kept rest relatively short, about 1 minute.
Recline Ring Row 2 sets to momentary failure. Set 1 30+, Set 2 13-15
Barbell Curls - 2 Sets to momentary failure. 45x50+, 45x33
I think for simplicity's sake I am going go back to basics with a Push, Pull, Lower Body split. Then I can ramp up the frequency if I want to, or just do 3 workouts a week if I am not feeling it.
Rocket3015
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Hope you are back to normal quickly !!
hairygrandpa
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For super-hydration
Check this out:
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I modified it a bit and substituted table salt with electrolytes:
-500ml water
-1 teaspoon powdered electrolytes (look up: alacer "electromix" on amazon)
-3 teaspoons of sugar
-1 tablespoon of glycerol, also called vegetable glycerin (get a gallon at amazon)
MrKleen73
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Did a few sets of leg extensions and high rep body weight lunges last night. Just trying to stimulate things a little and test my back some before tomorrow at the water park. No way I am not going to ride rides with my daughter! Everything felt good so not too worried about my back and think I will probably be able to hit up some squats later this weekend.
I am looking pretty good right now. Still leaning up, but maybe not as fast this week. Haven't really done any cardio like the week before due to my work schedule and then when my hips got out of whack there was no way. Either way the abs are coming in better and the lower chest is tightening up a little more.
I think I can safely say I succeeded in leaning up for Trinity's water park trip to the point that I am looking pretty impressive. I actually kind of enjoy what I am seeing in the mirror again. It's the difference between this is pretty good but I can do better, and this sucks and I need to get my crap together. Just a totally different outlook now.
I don't expect many healthy options at the water park so I may just treat it as a free day. Not a gluttony day but just eat what is available and not worry too much about it. I will be walking all day so I know I will be burning calories.
Yesterdays intake 1lb Picanah, 2 tbls chimichurri sauce, 12 grilled hot wings. Yeah Yeah I know, where are my veggies???
I am looking pretty good right now. Still leaning up, but maybe not as fast this week. Haven't really done any cardio like the week before due to my work schedule and then when my hips got out of whack there was no way. Either way the abs are coming in better and the lower chest is tightening up a little more.
I think I can safely say I succeeded in leaning up for Trinity's water park trip to the point that I am looking pretty impressive. I actually kind of enjoy what I am seeing in the mirror again. It's the difference between this is pretty good but I can do better, and this sucks and I need to get my crap together. Just a totally different outlook now.
I don't expect many healthy options at the water park so I may just treat it as a free day. Not a gluttony day but just eat what is available and not worry too much about it. I will be walking all day so I know I will be burning calories.
Yesterdays intake 1lb Picanah, 2 tbls chimichurri sauce, 12 grilled hot wings. Yeah Yeah I know, where are my veggies???
Cgkone
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Interesting. Thank you.
Hyde
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This is pretty standard reload protocol for the last 25 years of powerlifting for someone cutting weight. Super simple:
Gatorade, glycerin, iodized salt & potassium.
I am always amazed at how frequently lifters don’t know fundamentals of hydration (muscle is water too!), so it’s good to keep posting.
Cgkone
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Yeah I'm always hydrated. I just would like to have an actual IV set up and some bags of fluids.
I drink plenty of water over a gallon a day. I'm on the loom out for legit IV set up.....I'm a little weird I guess, but I'd like to kick my feet up in my living room and watch the news with an IV in my arm
Cgkone
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I think demented cowboy pointing me in the right direction. But I was having a hell of a time trying to find IV fluids. It's easier to get steroids and it is IV fluids
Cgkone
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Why just before trt you're not allowed to do it if you're on trt?
Rocket3015
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Does Carrot Cake Count as a Vegetable ?
MrKleen73
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Not sure about other places but at the blood bank I go to the TRT patients have to have a letter in their file from their doctor to donate. Then for some reason that I don't understand they only take the full blood donation and not anything that separated the blood in any way.
Not really sure why, I figured if someone has high HCT that the best way to do it would be to do a Double RBC and return the platelets and fluids back. That way you can correct the high HCT faster while not causing too much of a change in total blood volume.
MrKleen73
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It does in my book.
Speaking of, apparently we are having cake to celebrate one of my coworkers birthdays. The place they get them is insanely good so I am going to have at least one piece. I mean it is $55 for a 9 inch cake so I can't pass up on getting some of that!
Anyone want to see before and after pics of my veins going from fasting to having a burst of carbs? The difference is normally unreal.
booneman77
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It does in my book.
Speaking of, apparently we are having cake to celebrate one of my coworkers birthdays. The place they get them is insanely good so I am going to have at least one piece. I mean it is $55 for a 9 inch cake so I can't pass up on getting some of that!
Anyone want to see before and after pics of my veins going from fasting to having a burst of carbs? The difference is normally unreal.
in for vein porn haha
Hyde
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It does in my book.
Speaking of, apparently we are having cake to celebrate one of my coworkers birthdays. The place they get them is insanely good so I am going to have at least one piece. I mean it is $55 for a 9 inch cake so I can't pass up on getting some of that!
Anyone want to see before and after pics of my veins going from fasting to having a burst of carbs? The difference is normally unreal.
Get your name in a pic with this beautiful slice and save it to go in your Blue Sugar promo entry!
Rocket3015
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Hyde
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Yeah buddy. I really like the Swanson magnesium blend, and I get their 600mg caps of NAC and another brand for ALA that size. Also use their 5k iu D3.
MrKleen73
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I was going to buy some stuff but got 20lbs of isolate instead. I needed isolate and the deal was too nice to pass up. I did a full body Thursday an upper body on Saturday and a lower on Sunday.
Hit up a push workout tonight.
Speed Bench x3 reps @ 135, 185, 205, 225, 245, 265, 275
Bench 225x18@RPE9, x10@RPE9, x7@RPE10 3 set total 35 and 225x18 is a PR for reps my old one was 17.
Shoulder press machine 4 plates x 2 sets to failure
SUPERSET 1 DB Side Raises 35x33@RPE9 35x23@RPE9, 35x16@Failure
Rope triceps extensions 3 plates x 3 sets to failure 15-35 rep range
Red Band Pull apart 33×3
Max rep set of recline ring rows, did not count reps.
Hit up a push workout tonight.
Speed Bench x3 reps @ 135, 185, 205, 225, 245, 265, 275
Bench 225x18@RPE9, x10@RPE9, x7@RPE10 3 set total 35 and 225x18 is a PR for reps my old one was 17.
Shoulder press machine 4 plates x 2 sets to failure
SUPERSET 1 DB Side Raises 35x33@RPE9 35x23@RPE9, 35x16@Failure
Rope triceps extensions 3 plates x 3 sets to failure 15-35 rep range
Red Band Pull apart 33×3
Max rep set of recline ring rows, did not count reps.
hairygrandpa
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225x18 ? Nice!
Rocket3015
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Strong Benching !!
MrKleen73
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Thank you Gentlemen! I did have the help of having a few extra carbs than I should have over the holiday weekend. It wasn't anything major but enough to fill me back out quite a bit. I would guess I hit about 212 with abs at the height of the carb up.
I was also chosen to test Controlled Labs Blue Sugar this weekend, it is their new GDA and it has a whopping 500mg of Berberine per dose. I am pretty excited to be running that. I will still update my training and whatnot in here but will be doing most of my logging in that log to try and get as much traffic in there as possible. I will post up a link to the log here shortly.
booneman77
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haha my best 18 rep bench is like... the bar... maybe haha.
dont think I've ever been able to do more than like 225x4-5. Man, it hurts to even type that ha
christ83189
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Ive never done 18 reps in one set on bench lol i did get 225x12 recently which was an all time PR for me
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Hyde
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That was my best I think when I hit 336 in comp.
The 18 reps was on the Cube ******** bench protocol. Lot of volume in that template. A lot!