Avg Old Shmuck on Anabolic Xt, Alpha One, Cissus, Pepti-Plex, PEA log

[sns8778]

Well.... no idea WTF is going on in the weight department. If anything, been a little more strict in diet. Two weeks where not only stalled, but went up a tad on AVG daily weight since adding recomp20 (Previously was dropping a consistent .6lb a week). I FEEL leaner. But that is so subjective it's crap.

Positive side, weights moving well and progress has been really good.

Quite confused. Anyway, at halfway mark (8weeks). Will put up new pics after the weekend.

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I can't do daily weighing because I overthink it way too much because there are too many variables - fluid weight, bowel movements, etc.

Plus, for me, even when trying to get leaner, I am usually trying moreso to recomp or build some muscle if I can, so a little bit of muscle built can sku scale viewed weight loss.

I would never say that feeling leaner is crap - because I trust the mirror and the way I feel much more than a regular scale.

 

[Smont]

Update of some odd effects.
The "bad"
Since adding in Recomp20, my weight has not waivered ONE bit 201 EXACTLY three days in a row. Was pretty bummed as I've been consistently dropping and was expecting to be dropping below 200 this week (a mental milestone). Zero diet changes. It's three days, not the end of the world, but definitely an outlier in my log. Hoping it's a bump in the road.

The Good.
Today's workout was phenomenal. Weight felt heavy, but it was moving. I COULD move up in 4-5 of my lifts Saturday. Usually it's one MAYBE 2. Will likely bump 3 up.

Couple things, If the weight has not changed then you have to eat less, recomp 20 can't make up for a excess or maintenance calories if the goal is "losing weight". Typically the goal is to lose body fat, And there's a difference between losing body fat and losing weight, although typically they go hand in hand.

Also don't be too hard on yourself, your 56, you have a good amount of muscle, more then the large majority of people your age, once you drop the fat and those muscles start to show more I think you will be very surprised with what you have. Fat loss is a slow process if you wanna maintain as much muscle as possible. 1-1.5lbs per week is solid progress so don't worry about the scale. But again, if You really just want to see the scale number go down then you got to cut the calories down. I know it's easier said than done, I personally love food so I always opt just to do more cardio so I don't have to do less food. At least to a point. Keep crackin away boss

 

[LeanEngineer]

I can't do daily weighing because I overthink it way too much because there are too many variables - fluid weight, bowel movements, etc.

Same for me. It gets in my head too much and then that's all I think about

 

[jfigliuolo]

OK. took new pics with original lighting (overhead basement bulb ). My ego likes these better. Same thing cold, before w/o. Also, (not that it matters) but i don't spend more than 2 min taking pics. If i'm in frame, i keep it.

 

[jfigliuolo]

4/13 workout was outstanding. Difference was a went back to taking Alpha one pre/wo on an empty stomach. Mild digestive issues again, but man was the w/o solid. One day does not make a trend for sure, but going to tough it out this week and see if that continues.

I'm looking at this "recomp?" much like the fed looks at their dual mandate (for any finance dorks...). Not unlike the fed, I'm doing really well at one thing, keeping (if not gaining) muscle, and Meh... OK at losing fat. I really can't complain and i believe the supps are DEFINITELY helping. It's been a long time since I've felt this good/strong and looked this good all things considered.

As far as losing weight, reflected a lot on the constructive comments and despite claiming "no changes to diet", I realized that I've been over scooping my protein powder in both morning coffee and pre/post W/O drinks (along with carbs pre/post). Not a huge thing, but still a thing. 200-300 calories a day is enough to stop my SLOW weight loss. This week putting things back in check and making some other minor tweeks.

Thanks guys!

Also, having a colonoscopy Friday... so that should give my ego another boost when I get on the scale the next day. LOL

 

[3ChainedAminos]

Without a doubt making progress!

 

[jfigliuolo]

Quick update...

1. Added in Basis (cause it seemed like all the cool kids were trying it ). Within a day or 2 nagging knee pain below knee caps is 90%-95% reduced. Stopped PEA. If i notice a difference I'll add it back in.

2. Colonoscopy prep does wonders for weight loss . Conversely NOT helpful for next day workout . As an aside, my colon was MAGNIFICENT .

3. Workouts getting tougher as weights moving up and bodyweight going down (sad, but expected). Still making progress, but man gravity was a BI*&^ yesterday.

4. After making a few SMALL tweaks weight loss in back on track.

5. Might change-up workout depending on if i start to stall. Mentally, I can stand a stall.

6. With all the supps I'm taking I am making the kind of progress I would have made in my 30's. (albeit with more old man aches and pains ) I'm quite impressed and pleased with the product @sns8778 is putting out.

 

[Dustin07]

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

Great stack there. from that same family, a couple items I'm currently enjoying are:

M-Test
Anabolic Effect
XPG Carnitine

(I'm stacking mine with Alpha One as well, and a few other supplements)

 

[LeanEngineer]

Great stack there. from that same family, a couple items I'm currently enjoying are:

M-Test
Anabolic Effect
XPG Carnitine

(I'm stacking mine with Alpha One as well, and a few other supplements)

Recipe for results with those three combined!

 

[jfigliuolo]

Week 12 update.
1. Changed workout around only cause I was feeling fatigued a lot as I was pushing near max effort 3x a week full body. This old man was feeling it. Moved to a split (legs/back, Chest/shoulders, arms). Also changed to a 1 1/2 rep scheme. So... full 4 sec negative, up 1/2 way, down, full up. Not that i think it's any better than anything else, but just for the change. Noodling what my workouts are going to be for the summer as fishing season approaches. Sleep sucks on weekends (on water at 3AM), and both days are shot. Also might sneak out after work a few days... I'll figure something out.
2. Weight moving nicely. In total have gone from 34, 33, now 32" waist on the same brand shorts. Also went from a "constrictive" belt hole (was no way i was giving up to the next hole bigger ), to the next one down comfortably.