JTMASS: Journey to the best shape of my life

[jtmass]

Legs look solid. I'm still pretty thin but legs are my weakest point.

Thanks man! My legs were skinny too. But, once I started to train them right, they blew up more than my upper body. My only advice is; Start slow and pick up the pace gradually. But, do it.

 

[jtmass]

5'7" is no midget. I'm 5'8" and never felt small.

That’s Coz you’re 200 pounds. Lol. I consider you as a giant.

 

[hairygrandpa]

That’s Coz you’re 200 pounds. Lol. I consider you as a giant.

I'm a short giant.

 

[Rocket3015]

5' 5" 194lbs this morning I don't feel short or small.

 

[jtmass]

How in the world are you guys this big?? Genetics is such a biatch!

 

[hairygrandpa]

How in the world are you guys this big?? Genetics is such a biatch!

Creatine.

 

[jtmass]

Creatine.

I think my creatine is bunk.. Need to grab some of that creatine you all have been using..lol

 

[Wobmarvel]

I think my creatine is bunk.. Need to grab some of that creatine you all have been using..lol

I think Ronnie Coleman used to talk about using the same brand.

 

[Rocket3015]

I have been lifting for 35 years, That helps !

 

[jtmass]

I have been lifting for 35 years, That helps !

I am even younger than your lifting age.. lol.. I may be 6ft under by the time I reach 35yrs of lifting.

 

[Rocket3015]

I am even younger than your lifting age.. lol.. I may be 6ft under by the time I reach 35yrs of lifting.

I never thought I would be 61 ?? I still think of my self like I'm in my 30's ..........

 

[hairygrandpa]

I have been lifting for 35 years, That helps !

I lift for 3 years, helped too.

 

[hairygrandpa]

I have been lifting for 35 years, That helps !

I have only 32 years to go then. Looking forward to it.

 

[jtmass]

Preworkout: Coffee Powder, Cannibal Claw 3caps, MRI AMINOS, Taurine 2gms, Coconut water powder 6gms, Clear Muscle 3caps, Joint Mechanic Plus 3caps

Gym Time:

Joints are absolutely feeling great. Most of my lifts are up and pain free. The only problem is my bench. My chest is the weakest part. Going to address it with some techniques I saw from AthleanX. Let’s see if they work.

Note:
Forgot to change in the workout log. Pull Ups is with 12.5kgs. Last week it was 10kgs. Up by 2.5kgs and same rep scheme.

Post workout:
Carb Up with Rice, 150gms of chicken breast, Tomato Curry and some Yogurt. KSM66, Zinc and Clear Muscle

I feel that my core has reduced quite a bit of water after employing what hairygrandpa suggested on my diet. Pictures to come.

 

[hairygrandpa]

I feel that my core has reduced quite a bit of water after employing what hairygrandpa suggested on my diet. Pictures to come.

All about controlling insulin spikes, I figured. Currently I'm not full blown keto anymore. During the day only meat. Intra workout up to 70gr carbs (plain sugar) with 6 iu slin. After workout 50-80gr carbs (rice) + meat.
Trying to find the sweet spot (best muscle fullness without over-spill).

 

[ValiantThor08]

Thanks man! My legs were skinny too. But, once I started to train them right, they blew up more than my upper body. My only advice is; Start slow and pick up the pace gradually. But, do it.

I find legs to now be the easiest muscle group to notice progress. Interesting what happens when you hit them, and often.

 

[Rocket3015]

I have only 32 years to go then. Looking forward to it.

If you really have been at it for only 3 years you have built one heck of a physique in that time, But I'm calling BS as you have been a member of this forum for 4 years !!

 

[hairygrandpa]

If you really have been at it for only 3 years you have built one heck of a physique in that time, But I'm calling BS as you have been a member of this forum for 4 years !!

You are right! Damn, time flies... 4 fugging years and still no abs.

 

[jtmass]

You are right! Damn, time flies... 4 fugging years and still no abs.

Haha.. you got caught.. 2019 November will be 4yrs for me.

 

[SFreed]

You are right! Damn, time flies... 4 fugging years and still no abs.

I remember the picture of you on the beach with your metal detector!

 

[hairygrandpa]

I remember the picture of you on the beach with your metal detector!

Yes. Back then, standing and looking down, I could not see my penis.

 

[jtmass]

Yes. Back then, standing and looking down, I could not see my penis.

Yeah.. what were you back then? Like Randy Savage?

 

[SFreed]

Yes. Back then, standing and looking down, I could not see my penis.

And probably not as popular at the raves either.

 

[SFreed]

Yeah.. what were you back then? Like Randy Savage?

Nope. Built more like Buddha.

 

[jtmass]

Nope. Built more like Buddha.

I meant Ric Savage

 

[Studhorse]

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You need to get some pants that will stay up! or were you doing a super sagging rap song? lol

 

[jtmass]

Damn.. looks like my update on this thread for the last two days didn't show up

 

[Wobmarvel]

Ive been having trouble login in recently plus have had to redo more than one post in the last two days.

 

[Wobmarvel]

Also the last two posts on my thread have disappeared. One from you about my food looking good and one from cityboy about my birthday cake protein.

Some twilight zone sh1t going on.

Also can no longer see likes on my thread.

 

[jtmass]

Also the last two posts on my thread have disappeared. One from you about my food looking good and one from cityboy about my birthday cake protein.

Some twilight zone sh1t going on.

Also can no longer see likes on my thread.

I hope that’ll all come back. But, it will be some getting used to. I just made a long post about Halo Elite start and that’s gone

 

[Wobmarvel]

I hope that’ll all come back. But, it will be some getting used to. I just made a long post about Halo Elite start and that’s gone

Damn, would be interested to read that was considering getting some myself.

 

[Wobmarvel]

Do you use your phone to post?

 

[jtmass]

Damn, would be interested to read that was considering getting some myself.

There is only one thing to do; rewrite the entire damn thing. Anyway, that was just intro of Halo. I will start taking it today.

 

[jtmass]

Do you use your phone to post?

Yes. But, I cannot login anymore on the phone. So, using my laptop.

 

[Wobmarvel]

If your doing a long detailed post I would type it up first on either notepad on your phone or wordpad on the laptop then you can copy and paste into AM. Then if it crashes you don't lose all your stuff. It's a bit of a hastle but I have started doing this with workouts and stuff because I've spent ages typing one up only to lose connection and have to start over.

 

[jtmass]

If your doing a long detailed post I would type it up first on either notepad on your phone or wordpad on the laptop then you can copy and paste into AM. Then if it crashes you don't lose all your stuff. It's a bit of a hastle but I have started doing this with workouts and stuff because I've spent ages typing one up only to lose connection and have to start over.

I usually do that. But, this was posted here and then, BOOM! Gone..

 

[jtmass]

I was supposed to start with Ep1logue after Clear Muscle. When I was traveling back to the place where I live now, I forgot to pack Ep1logue. So, long story MF'n short. I am starting with this. Halo Elite from Blackstone Labs. I got this for $20. So, decided to give it a run for 45days and see what I can make of it.

Product Description: Eucommia Ulmoides: a proprietary 100:1 extract (Andro 100) from the tree bark of Eucommia ulmoides possesses bimodal phyto androgenic and hormone potentiating effects by other lipidic components. Eucommia Ulmoides causes skeletal muscle development, bone density improvement, and increases in sex drive

Dosage Protocol: 6 caps (label says 3 caps. But, since we are FREAKS)

Dosage Time: Pre-workout

My Expectation: Hope this is gives something other than Placebo

Other user Experience: Good pump, increased aggression and increased strength.

 

[DemntedCowboy]

If your doing a long detailed post I would type it up first on either notepad on your phone or wordpad on the laptop then you can copy and paste into AM. Then if it crashes you don't lose all your stuff. It's a bit of a hastle but I have started doing this with workouts and stuff because I've spent ages typing one up only to lose connection and have to start over.

I use the phone app, and I type everything out to myself in one long text message. Then at the end of the day, I hit send, copy and paste into my log. Works great.

 

[Rocket3015]

I use the phone app, and I type everything out to myself in one long text message. Then at the end of the day, I hit send, copy and paste into my log. Works great.

If I had to type this all on my phone I would never post anything !!

 

[jtmass]

You need to get some pants that will stay up! or were you doing a super sagging rap song? lol

ironically those are compression pants aka girl tights.. lol (replying again since my post was lost because of the changes)

 

[jtmass]

If I had to type this all on my phone I would never post anything !!

lol.. Same here.. I have to use my laptop for any big posts.. else, I am just not going to do it

 

[jtmass]

Skipped yesterday's workout because my boy wouldn't let me go. He was just totally off mood.

Today

Pre-workout:
1/2 scoop MRI BCAA, 1/2 scoop Blackstone Labs BCAA, 6 caps Halo Elite, 3 caps Clear Muscle, 2gm Taurine, 3 caps Joint Mechanic Plus

Gym Time:

I am starting to get real hungry before workout. But, still going headstrong into the workout. Can't do pre workout supplements because I workout at 6:30PM. My lifts are good overall and strength is moving up.

Post Workout:
Rice with 150gms of chicken, some yogurt and curry. Supps: KSM66, Zinc, Clear Muscle and Blackstone Labs Growth

 

[Rocket3015]

I love Curry, maybe I should move to India !!!

 

[jtmass]

I love Curry, maybe I should move to India !!!

And we have at least a hundred variety of them cooked differently in different parts of India. At least a visit would be good. The culture is very diverse.

 

[jtmass]

Pre workout: 1/2 scoop MRI BCAA, 1/2 scoop Blackstone Labs BCAA, 6 caps Halo Elite, 3 caps Clear Muscle, 2gm Taurine, 3 caps Joint Mechanic Plus, 3 Caps Cannibal Claw

Gym Time:

Got an amazing pump today from the workout.

After adjusting the diet a bit, veins have started popping up and I can see some good definition coming along.

Post Workout:
Chicken 150gms with rice and curry. Supps: KSM66, Zinc and Growth from Blackstonelabs

 

[hairygrandpa]

Looking swole again! Are you now loading carbs intra -or post workout?

 

[Rocket3015]

Arms and Delts looking great my man !!

 

[jtmass]

Looking swole again! Are you now loading carbs intra -or post workout?

Thanks HGP. I feel great overall. Carb loading is Post workout for dinner.

Arms and Delts looking great my man !!

Thank You, Sir! I just don’t have any one to take a couple of shots of mine. I have made some decent progress in this cut.

 

[jtmass]

Final Review: Millenium Sport Joint Mechanic Plus

Background:
I was going through some Shoulder and Elbow pain. I also had some creeping joints overall. @MySTeek was kind enough to send me a bottle of the Joint Mechanic Plus and I offered to log this and give me review.

Look and Feel:
The supplement bottle is an obvious selling point for a lot of supplement companies and MS has done a great job. Even the capsules are not cheap gelatine ones. He opted for high quality veg capsules.

Effectiveness:
I used it for a month and found great relief from my shoulder and elbow pain and very less joint creeks. My lifts were pain free and also improved quite a bit in my strength even though I was on a cut.

Price:
A month serving of Joint Mechanic Plus is prices at $35, which I think is expensive though I vouch for their great formula. However, with a discount code (sometimes even 50%), it’s definitely a great value.

Thank you again for sending this to me without even expecting a review from me.

 

[Rocket3015]

Very Nice Review !!