jfigliuolo
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Disclaimer / Lame Excuses / Random thoughts:
(Formatting might suck on a mobile... if it does I'll adjust when i have time)
No affiliation with anyone related to anything. No compensation has been provided, nor implied for this review.
Purpose for doing this log: Show what impact the supplements have for an everyday shmuck.
Added pictures as subjective reviews are just that. (I change the oil in my car and i swear my car rides so much better!)
Goal: Look better
, get leaner, keep as much muscle as possible, basically what everyone wants. I would be ecstatic if I could be as lean as some of you guys during a light bulk. I have neither the time, desire nor dedication to put in the effort required to look like someone who does. If my wife says “wow” you look good. That will be HUGE win. Not that she is a tough grader but after being married for 30 years, it’s just not a thing (provided I don’t get too fat). She is unaware that I am even making an effort right now, so she will be my true barometer of “success’ (fully prepared for soul crushing disappointment).
Genetics: avg at best. No one in my family/extended family are close to muscular.
Being a primary caregiver for my wife who’s in rough shape physically for the last 20 years, bodybuilding is pretty far down on my priority list, however I do lift consistently.
Even with my lame excuses for looking fair at best… I really admire those on here who put in the work and dietary dedication to look as good as you do. Even if everything in my life was perfect, I doubt I would have the dedication required to have the lean mass I see on here.
I’m 100% convinced my wife is a chubby chaser. As much as I despise my spare tire, she has consistently told me she finds it sexy. The woman either has a sick fetish or is the world’s most consistent liar. While this is great and all, it doesn’t add any motivation. She has at times told me I am getting “too thin” where no abs were even in the same zip code. I believe she needs professional help.
Finally, NO I am NOT wearing a sweater in the pictures, YES I AM wearing crocs and socks (Sorry ladies. I’m taken)
I figure I'll update pictures monthly. My delicate sense of self worth can't take it any more frequently. I'll update progress weekly at least, more frequently if I notice anything.
Background:
Age: 56
Been lifting weights for over 30+ years.
Diet could always be better but hitting 200+g protein daily.
Workout:
full body every other day, occasionally only 3x a week.
light weights for this crowd
2 sets of 10
full 60+ sec (timed TuT, 4 sec negative, 2 sec positive)
no lockout/rest between reps
2-3 min rest between sets
Squat (ass to calf), Flat Bench, Narrow Grip Pulldown (with that V shaped thingy), dumbbell shoulder press,
bent rows, barbell preacher curls, barbell overhead tri-extensions, shrugs.
I move up weight when I can complete second set with excellent form, without having to lockout between last couple reps.
Avg Weekly Weight the beginning of this – 205lbs (Yes I weigh myself daily, multiple times. Not unlike a 16yr old girl getting ready for the prom)
Avg Weekly weight loss before log - .57lb/wk (last 4 weeks)
No significant changes to diet since cleaning it up a bit in January
Only change to W/O – Added shrugs as I noticed recently my right trap is noticeably smaller
Chronic issues:
Mild knee pain occasionally when using a stair. (Once I get moving, no issues)
low back mild pain/tightness (pain is an overstatement... but you get the idea)
Elbows: tendonitis
Rt shoulder: mild bursitis
Supplements
Multi, fish oil, curcumin
PeptiStrong – 1/14/2025 (switched to Pepti-plex below)
PEA – 2/6/2025
Pepti-Plex – 2/13/2025
Anabolic xt – 2/15/2025
Cissus Xt 2/15/2025
Alpha One – 2/18/2025
Overall
Week 1 (W/0 2/16, 2/18, 2/20)
2/16 - Easier time completing workout in 1 hr. Less winded after squatting
2/18 - Less lower patella knee “pain” when going up/down stairs (Cissus Xt/PEA?)
Mild shoulder bursitis seems a bit better (Cissus Xt/PEA?)
Improved lower back pain
wicked bad gas... serious paint peelers. The dog was even pissed.
2/20 - Shoulder felt even better, elbows MIGHT be less painful?
Was halfway through workout and thought that maybe I wouldn’t feel a “pump”. After Arms I think I did. Nothing mind blowing, and frankly I really don’t see why people chase it. Maybe I’m missing something.
gas no worse than usual.
2/21 - Burps taste like I ate a cedar tree. In no way a big deal, just an observance. Maybe this is why my dog likes to chew branches. Hmmmmm…..
Shirt from last night still feels snug on arms. I shower at night. In the AM put on what I was wearing the night before. Usually shirt MIGHT feel the tiniest bit snug after the dryer which makes me feel like a god! Ego is quickly deflated the next morning after it’s stretched out a bit. Today it was still snug. (Maybe my wife IS on to my devious plan and snuck it in the dryer while I was sleeping… Will get webcam to monitor nocturnal hijinks)
2/22 - bumped up squat and bent row 5lbs... one sessions ahead of trend. W/o felt really good. Finished a few min early. Odd thing going on... my brain is having a herd time keeping up with my body being able to take less rest.
(Formatting might suck on a mobile... if it does I'll adjust when i have time)
No affiliation with anyone related to anything. No compensation has been provided, nor implied for this review.
Purpose for doing this log: Show what impact the supplements have for an everyday shmuck.
Added pictures as subjective reviews are just that. (I change the oil in my car and i swear my car rides so much better!)
Goal: Look better
, get leaner, keep as much muscle as possible, basically what everyone wants. I would be ecstatic if I could be as lean as some of you guys during a light bulk. I have neither the time, desire nor dedication to put in the effort required to look like someone who does. If my wife says “wow” you look good. That will be HUGE win. Not that she is a tough grader but after being married for 30 years, it’s just not a thing (provided I don’t get too fat). She is unaware that I am even making an effort right now, so she will be my true barometer of “success’ (fully prepared for soul crushing disappointment).Genetics: avg at best. No one in my family/extended family are close to muscular.
Being a primary caregiver for my wife who’s in rough shape physically for the last 20 years, bodybuilding is pretty far down on my priority list, however I do lift consistently.
Even with my lame excuses for looking fair at best… I really admire those on here who put in the work and dietary dedication to look as good as you do. Even if everything in my life was perfect, I doubt I would have the dedication required to have the lean mass I see on here.
I’m 100% convinced my wife is a chubby chaser. As much as I despise my spare tire, she has consistently told me she finds it sexy. The woman either has a sick fetish or is the world’s most consistent liar. While this is great and all, it doesn’t add any motivation. She has at times told me I am getting “too thin” where no abs were even in the same zip code. I believe she needs professional help.
Finally, NO I am NOT wearing a sweater in the pictures, YES I AM wearing crocs and socks (Sorry ladies. I’m taken)
I figure I'll update pictures monthly. My delicate sense of self worth can't take it any more frequently. I'll update progress weekly at least, more frequently if I notice anything.
Background:
Age: 56
Been lifting weights for over 30+ years.
Diet could always be better but hitting 200+g protein daily.
Workout:
full body every other day, occasionally only 3x a week.
light weights for this crowd
2 sets of 10
full 60+ sec (timed TuT, 4 sec negative, 2 sec positive)
no lockout/rest between reps
2-3 min rest between sets
Squat (ass to calf), Flat Bench, Narrow Grip Pulldown (with that V shaped thingy), dumbbell shoulder press,
bent rows, barbell preacher curls, barbell overhead tri-extensions, shrugs.
I move up weight when I can complete second set with excellent form, without having to lockout between last couple reps.
Avg Weekly Weight the beginning of this – 205lbs (Yes I weigh myself daily, multiple times. Not unlike a 16yr old girl getting ready for the prom)
Avg Weekly weight loss before log - .57lb/wk (last 4 weeks)
No significant changes to diet since cleaning it up a bit in January
Only change to W/O – Added shrugs as I noticed recently my right trap is noticeably smaller
Chronic issues:
Mild knee pain occasionally when using a stair. (Once I get moving, no issues)
low back mild pain/tightness (pain is an overstatement... but you get the idea)
Elbows: tendonitis
Rt shoulder: mild bursitis
Supplements
Multi, fish oil, curcumin
PeptiStrong – 1/14/2025 (switched to Pepti-plex below)
PEA – 2/6/2025
Pepti-Plex – 2/13/2025
Anabolic xt – 2/15/2025
Cissus Xt 2/15/2025
Alpha One – 2/18/2025
Overall
Week 1 (W/0 2/16, 2/18, 2/20)
2/16 - Easier time completing workout in 1 hr. Less winded after squatting
2/18 - Less lower patella knee “pain” when going up/down stairs (Cissus Xt/PEA?)
Mild shoulder bursitis seems a bit better (Cissus Xt/PEA?)
Improved lower back pain
wicked bad gas... serious paint peelers. The dog was even pissed.
2/20 - Shoulder felt even better, elbows MIGHT be less painful?
Was halfway through workout and thought that maybe I wouldn’t feel a “pump”. After Arms I think I did. Nothing mind blowing, and frankly I really don’t see why people chase it. Maybe I’m missing something.
gas no worse than usual.
2/21 - Burps taste like I ate a cedar tree. In no way a big deal, just an observance. Maybe this is why my dog likes to chew branches. Hmmmmm…..
Shirt from last night still feels snug on arms. I shower at night. In the AM put on what I was wearing the night before. Usually shirt MIGHT feel the tiniest bit snug after the dryer which makes me feel like a god! Ego is quickly deflated the next morning after it’s stretched out a bit. Today it was still snug. (Maybe my wife IS on to my devious plan and snuck it in the dryer while I was sleeping… Will get webcam to monitor nocturnal hijinks)
2/22 - bumped up squat and bent row 5lbs... one sessions ahead of trend. W/o felt really good. Finished a few min early. Odd thing going on... my brain is having a herd time keeping up with my body being able to take less rest.
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(damn spell check)
. Truthfully I don't even mind them.
I cut out most carbs during the day, but it still got me. It's worth noting I am my own worst enemy as I am VERY good cook and i take my food seriously on the weekends. I'm VERY strict M-F (night). Dinner F, S, S are less than ideal as far a carbs/fat. The rest of the day on the weekends I keep pretty clean.
