AHRT PROJECT
CONTINUED FROM:
- https://anabolicminds.com/community/threads/zoos-ahrt-project-super-trt-injury-and-recomp-experiment.314146/
- https://anabolicminds.com/community/threads/ahrt-project-ft-the-burger-diet.315366/
CURRENT WEIGHT: 240.4 lbs
Augmented Hormone Replacement Therapy - Overview
The optimization of human physiological processes through the long-term artificial enhancement of their respective pathways - hormonal or other; anabolism is referenced as a critical marker. Contrasting standard TRT and HRT protocols, Augmented Hormone Replacement Therapy (AHRT) incorporates a variety of synthetic compounds not found in natural physiological environments or amounts. AHRT is a strategic approach in PED protocol development intended to achieve a maximum benefit [to performance, conditioning, and quality of life], while lowering overall drug usage and mitigating risk potential.
The Project
This "live" experiment in exogenous hormone modulation incorporates AHRT principles through a series of on-going refinements to PED, training, and nutrition protocols to best support my current needs; that is, to make the most of my body while simultaneously healing it. The purpose of undergoing this experiment is to challenge the current status quo - largely summarized as "more is better" - with "making the most from the least."
Quarantine Edition
I wanted to do this log as it would be a fun and informative way to track how I am adapting to a reduction in access to training. Most of us are in the same boat, and many more have less tools at their disposal than I do, but we can achieve a lot with very little when executing the movements properly and intensely. The log itself will be a little different than past AHRT threads I have posted. Rather than focusing on elaborate combinations of AAS to achieve blah blah blah, the log will instead be reflective of the situation in that training, drugs, and food will be more simple to be more effective under limited conditions.
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PED PROTOCOL
After an extensive period of daily injections with short ester blends, I have decided to simplify my protocol to be more practical and comfortable. Quality of life and performance is the focus; having chronic post-injection pain, site swelling, and discomfort is counterintuitive to this end.
Injectable AAS will be a very basic every-other-day application of Testosterone Enanthate at a dose of 135mg. Use of the longer Enanthate ester will produce more consistent levels of testosterone while extending the time between shot frequency from 24 to 48 hours. The 135mg dose nears the highest amount of compound that can be optimally utilized by the body in a single application.
Methylated orals having been removed with the exception of 2 weekly doses of Superdrol at 10mg taken conjointly with 5iu of Generic GH immediately prior to training days that are followed by a Recovery Day, which are Wednesday and Sunday. These are the checkpoints that separate my training blocks throughout the week. The intention is to bolster IGF levels and anabolism heading into sleep (the most important time for growth) and carrying these benefits into following Recovery Day - intramuscularly applied GH [allegedly] has a more sustained boost of hormone over a 35 hour period.
Bomb Squad (Epiandrosterone) will be introduced at 600mg as a DHT prohormone. I like the strength/hardening benefits it provides and it's good for promotional purposes. Gotta pimp my shizzzzz. Proviron will be maintained at 50mg.
Anti-estrogens/SERMs will not be used unless needed.
Benefits of micro-dosing AAS:
- Body can optimally uptake and utilize compound(s).
- Body responds more efficiently to compound(s) at lower doses.
- Lessened toxicity and associated side-effects.
- Body is able to better self-regulate, process, and balance estrogen.
- Estrogen conversion is lessened.
Injectables:
Testosterone Enanthate: 135mg EOD
Orals:
Proviron: 50mg
Bomb Squad: 600mg (Epiandrosterone)
Superdrol: 10mg - (only taken before bed on training days that are followed by a recovery day; Tuesday and Saturday evenings)
Growth/Peptides:
Generic GH: 5iu - (taken subcutaneously fasted, pre-workout on training days)
Generic GH: 5iu - (taken intramuscularly before bed on training days that are followed by a recovery day; Tuesday and Saturday evenings)
TB-500: 0.5mg daily
BPC-157: 0.5mg daily
Fat Loss/Composition:
Assault Team: 600mcg (T2; stim-free burner)
T3: 25mcg
T4: 100mcg
Ancillaries:
Tadalafil: 10mg ED
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NUTRITION
Nutrition is heavily based on the core components of the Vertical Diet and Peak Performance program. Fortunately, despite circumstances, I have been able to secure sufficient food for the time being to sustain my dietary preferences. My primary protein source is comprised of Beef in both 93%-lean and 96%-lean variations, which I try to divide evenly by eating a pound of each across 4 meals (8oz per meal). The type used in my last meal usually alternates based what I have leftover from previously cooked meals.
My general meal plan is as follows. I will include it in my entries and note changes when applicable. For example, I substitute bananas for blueberries or bison for beef, but the meals themselves generally remain unchanged unless dining out... or rather ordering in now lol
Nutrition:
- Meal 1: 50g Oatmeal, 50g Isolate, 100g Blueberries,
- Meal 2: Patty Platter (9oz Beef 96%, 2.25 x English Muffins, 50g Carrots)
- Meal 3: Burger (240g Beef 93%, 260g Potato, 100g Cabbage, Lettuce)
- Meal 4: Patty Platter (9oz Beef 96%, 2.25 x English Muffins, 50g Carrots), 3oz Orange Juice
- Meal 5: Burger Bowl (240g Beef 93%, 260g Potato, 100g Cabbage, Lettuce)
- Meal 6: 5-6oz Beef (96% or 93%), 3-4 x Whole Eggs, 250g Riced cauliflower, 3oz Orange Juice
Approximate Macros: 3500 cal / 340g protein / 330g carbs / 90g fat
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TRAINING
The current state of affairs surrounding the C19 pandemic has left gyms inaccessible for training. I was able to procure a rudimentary gym based out of my dad's garage (squats, deadlifts,etc) as well as a small setup in my apartment (chest/shoulders/arms). Training is bare-bones but sufficient nonetheless. After a week or so of setting up and playing with workouts and splits, I have a general foundation for training under these conditions. Still, this will be open to change as dictated by my injury, access to equipment, and changes to the status of C19 and subsequent policies in place.
Equipment:
- Trap Bar
- Straight Barbell
- EZ Curl Bar
- Basic Adjustable Rack (squats, bench)
- Adjustable Bench
- Flat Bench
- 6 x 45 plates, 35s, 25s, 10s
- Dumbbells: 5 - 50 lbs
- Multi-Rack Project? (my dad and I might build a rack to accommodate squats, rack pulls, deadlifts)
CONTINUED FROM:
- https://anabolicminds.com/community/threads/zoos-ahrt-project-super-trt-injury-and-recomp-experiment.314146/
- https://anabolicminds.com/community/threads/ahrt-project-ft-the-burger-diet.315366/
CURRENT WEIGHT: 240.4 lbs
Augmented Hormone Replacement Therapy - Overview
The optimization of human physiological processes through the long-term artificial enhancement of their respective pathways - hormonal or other; anabolism is referenced as a critical marker. Contrasting standard TRT and HRT protocols, Augmented Hormone Replacement Therapy (AHRT) incorporates a variety of synthetic compounds not found in natural physiological environments or amounts. AHRT is a strategic approach in PED protocol development intended to achieve a maximum benefit [to performance, conditioning, and quality of life], while lowering overall drug usage and mitigating risk potential.
The Project
This "live" experiment in exogenous hormone modulation incorporates AHRT principles through a series of on-going refinements to PED, training, and nutrition protocols to best support my current needs; that is, to make the most of my body while simultaneously healing it. The purpose of undergoing this experiment is to challenge the current status quo - largely summarized as "more is better" - with "making the most from the least."
Quarantine Edition
I wanted to do this log as it would be a fun and informative way to track how I am adapting to a reduction in access to training. Most of us are in the same boat, and many more have less tools at their disposal than I do, but we can achieve a lot with very little when executing the movements properly and intensely. The log itself will be a little different than past AHRT threads I have posted. Rather than focusing on elaborate combinations of AAS to achieve blah blah blah, the log will instead be reflective of the situation in that training, drugs, and food will be more simple to be more effective under limited conditions.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PED PROTOCOL
After an extensive period of daily injections with short ester blends, I have decided to simplify my protocol to be more practical and comfortable. Quality of life and performance is the focus; having chronic post-injection pain, site swelling, and discomfort is counterintuitive to this end.
Injectable AAS will be a very basic every-other-day application of Testosterone Enanthate at a dose of 135mg. Use of the longer Enanthate ester will produce more consistent levels of testosterone while extending the time between shot frequency from 24 to 48 hours. The 135mg dose nears the highest amount of compound that can be optimally utilized by the body in a single application.
- Why Enanthate instead of Cypionate? While both ester types produce nearly identical pharmacokinetics, Enanthate is a slightly shorter chain and thus has a slightly higher amount of actual testosterone per mg when compared to Cypionate. This will likely produce no apparent advantage.
Bomb Squad (Epiandrosterone) will be introduced at 600mg as a DHT prohormone. I like the strength/hardening benefits it provides and it's good for promotional purposes. Gotta pimp my shizzzzz. Proviron will be maintained at 50mg.
Anti-estrogens/SERMs will not be used unless needed.
Benefits of micro-dosing AAS:
- Body can optimally uptake and utilize compound(s).
- Body responds more efficiently to compound(s) at lower doses.
- Lessened toxicity and associated side-effects.
- Body is able to better self-regulate, process, and balance estrogen.
- Estrogen conversion is lessened.
Injectables:
Testosterone Enanthate: 135mg EOD
Orals:
Proviron: 50mg
Bomb Squad: 600mg (Epiandrosterone)
Superdrol: 10mg - (only taken before bed on training days that are followed by a recovery day; Tuesday and Saturday evenings)
Growth/Peptides:
Generic GH: 5iu - (taken subcutaneously fasted, pre-workout on training days)
Generic GH: 5iu - (taken intramuscularly before bed on training days that are followed by a recovery day; Tuesday and Saturday evenings)
TB-500: 0.5mg daily
BPC-157: 0.5mg daily
Fat Loss/Composition:
Assault Team: 600mcg (T2; stim-free burner)
T3: 25mcg
T4: 100mcg
Ancillaries:
Tadalafil: 10mg ED
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NUTRITION
Nutrition is heavily based on the core components of the Vertical Diet and Peak Performance program. Fortunately, despite circumstances, I have been able to secure sufficient food for the time being to sustain my dietary preferences. My primary protein source is comprised of Beef in both 93%-lean and 96%-lean variations, which I try to divide evenly by eating a pound of each across 4 meals (8oz per meal). The type used in my last meal usually alternates based what I have leftover from previously cooked meals.
My general meal plan is as follows. I will include it in my entries and note changes when applicable. For example, I substitute bananas for blueberries or bison for beef, but the meals themselves generally remain unchanged unless dining out... or rather ordering in now lol
Nutrition:
- Meal 1: 50g Oatmeal, 50g Isolate, 100g Blueberries,
- Meal 2: Patty Platter (9oz Beef 96%, 2.25 x English Muffins, 50g Carrots)
- Meal 3: Burger (240g Beef 93%, 260g Potato, 100g Cabbage, Lettuce)
- Meal 4: Patty Platter (9oz Beef 96%, 2.25 x English Muffins, 50g Carrots), 3oz Orange Juice
- Meal 5: Burger Bowl (240g Beef 93%, 260g Potato, 100g Cabbage, Lettuce)
- Meal 6: 5-6oz Beef (96% or 93%), 3-4 x Whole Eggs, 250g Riced cauliflower, 3oz Orange Juice
Approximate Macros: 3500 cal / 340g protein / 330g carbs / 90g fat
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TRAINING
The current state of affairs surrounding the C19 pandemic has left gyms inaccessible for training. I was able to procure a rudimentary gym based out of my dad's garage (squats, deadlifts,etc) as well as a small setup in my apartment (chest/shoulders/arms). Training is bare-bones but sufficient nonetheless. After a week or so of setting up and playing with workouts and splits, I have a general foundation for training under these conditions. Still, this will be open to change as dictated by my injury, access to equipment, and changes to the status of C19 and subsequent policies in place.
Equipment:
- Trap Bar
- Straight Barbell
- EZ Curl Bar
- Basic Adjustable Rack (squats, bench)
- Adjustable Bench
- Flat Bench
- 6 x 45 plates, 35s, 25s, 10s
- Dumbbells: 5 - 50 lbs
- Multi-Rack Project? (my dad and I might build a rack to accommodate squats, rack pulls, deadlifts)
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