A Day In The Life Of Rocket

[LeanEngineer]

I have but they are very high in calories.

That's true. They're like 250 cal per cookie. Good for bulking

 

[Rocket3015]

08/20/2022 Weight 179lbs

Pre-Workout; SNSFocus XT - SNS Vasoforce XT
Liquid IV
300 mg L-Carnitine

Today's Workout - Leg's
Workouts are all done in my home gym
All Sets Were Trisets

Leg Extensions (1) 10X15 (2) 20X15 (3) 30X15 (4) 35X15
Standing Leg Curls (1) 35X15 (2) 40X15 (3) 45X15 (4) 50X15
Seated Calf Raise (1) 50X15 (2) 60X15 (3) 70X15 (4) 80X15

Barbell Squat (1) 95X20 (2) 118X18 (3) 135X16 (4) 155X10
Lying Leg Curl (1) 20X15 (2) 30X20 (3) 40X15 (4) 50X10
Standing Calf Raise (1)135X15 (2) 135X16 (3) 135X18 (4) 135X20

Life Fitness AB Crunch Machine - 100 Reps
Foam Roll Legs and Back

A few hours later I did about an hour of Push


After Lunch I stopped by Planet Fitness for a very short afternoon workout.

Adductor (3) Sets (1)100lbsX20 Reps (2)135X18 (3)165X16
Abductor (3) Sets (1)100lbsX20 Reps (2) 135X18 (3)165X16

Nutrition

Calories 2,033
Fat 76g
Carbs 177g
Protein 158g

Notes; This was one of the best leg workouts I have had in a long time, by the end I was exhausted, I even thought about skipping the ab crunches at the end because I was Wore Out, but I just could not do it. Motivation Was Set On High !!

 

[RegisterJr]

I have a friend who's daughter is a pastry chef, she made these cookies for my birthday one year, I froze they and managed to make them last 2 years. She made me the cake this year, it didn't last a week !! Sometimes my motivation is good, some times I'm a glutton !!View attachment 220952View attachment 220953

Oh my. Any chance she lives in Florida?

 

[Rocket3015]

Oh my. Any chance she lives in Florida?

Sorry, Pennsylvania.

 

[LeanEngineer]

I have a friend who's daughter is a pastry chef, she made these cookies for my birthday one year, I froze they and managed to make them last 2 years. She made me the cake this year, it didn't last a week !! Sometimes my motivation is good, some times I'm a glutton !!View attachment 220952View attachment 220953

That looks dangerously good! # dirty bulk

 

[Rocket3015]

That looks dangerously good! # dirty bulk

One of the most Awesome Desserts I Have Every Had !!

 

[gphagan1]

One of the most Awesome Desserts I Have Every Had !!

Yeah I don’t eat many sweets at all, but one of my weaknesses is Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and any kind of like Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake, Pies, and Ice Cream and I have a hard time saying no. That cake sure does look good!

 

[Rocket3015]

Yeah I don’t eat many sweets at all, but one of my weaknesses is Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and any kind of like Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake, Pies, and Ice Cream and I have a hard time saying no. That cake sure does look good!

It was a Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Icing and of course you can see all the Chocolate Chips and Chocolate Chip Cookies on Top !!

 

[Rocket3015]

08/21/2022 Weight 179lbs


Today's Workout -Cardio

2 Hours of Push Mowing

Nutrition

Calories 2,196
Fat 80g
Carbs 175g
Protein 192g

Notes; Even though it was Sunday, I was able to keep my nutrition on track.

 

[Rocket3015]

08/22/2022 Weight 180lbs

Pre-Workout; SNSFocus XT - Vicious Labs Draft Pump
Liquid IV
300 mg L-Carnitine

Today's Workout - Chest & Tri's
Workouts are all done in my home gym
All Sets, Supersets

Pec Deck (1) 70X20 (2) 90X20 (3) 120X20
Pressdowns (1) 40X20 (2) 50X20 (3) 60X16

4X4 Incline Bench (1) 65X20 (2) 95X16 (3) 105X16 (4) 115X10 (5) 95X18
Overhead Tricep Extensions (1) 30X10 (2) 30X20 (3) 35X20 (4) 40X20 (5) 50X12

Decline Bench - Smith Machine (1) 95X16 (2) 115X16 (3) 135X10
Dip Machine (1) 50X20 (2) 70X18 (3)90X16

Hyperextensions - Lower Back

Nutrition

Calories 1,718
Fat 57g
Carbs 77g
Protein 223g

Notes; Diet on point, training on point, today was a good day !!

 

[LeanEngineer]

Nutrition

Calories 1,718
Fat 57g
Carbs 77g
Protein 223g

Protein number is on point for that low of carbs. What's your main source of protein?

 

[Rocket3015]

Protein number is on point for that low of carbs. What's your main source of protein?

about 100 grams a day from protein powder
yesterday the rest was mainly Chicken, some days Beef, Tuna, Salmon or Venison

My Ideal day would be 50 Grams Fat 100 Carbs and 200 Protein

 

[Rocket3015]

08/23/2022 Weight 181lbs

Pre-Workout; SNSFocus XT - Vicious Labs Draft Pump
Liquid IV
300 mg L-Carnitine

Today's Workout - Back - Bi's - Forearms
Workouts are all done in my home gym
All Sets, Supersets

Pull Downs (1) 100X20 (2) 110X18 (3) 120X12
Incline Curls (1) 10X20 (2) 15X10 (3) 20X5

Machine Pullovers (1) 100X20 (2) 120X20 (3) 130X20 (4) 140X18 (5) 150X16
Cable Curls (1) 30X20 (2) 40X20 (3) 50X20 (4) 60X16 (5) 70X12

Machine Row (1) 130X120 (2) 160X10 (3) 190X8
Combo Wrist Curl (1) 30X20 (2) 30X24 (3) 30X30

Lower Ab Work

Nutrition

Calories 1,908
Fat 65g
Carbs 109g
Protein 219g

Notes; Great Training season this morning, nutrition on track. Life Is Good

 

[Segansational]

I have a friend who's daughter is a pastry chef, she made these cookies for my birthday one year, I froze they and managed to make them last 2 years. She made me the cake this year, it didn't last a week !! Sometimes my motivation is good, some times I'm a glutton !!View attachment 220952View attachment 220953

That looks great, she live in PA Dutch country? Reminds me of some of the whoopie pie/cookies I've seen. She ship these? You know I'm a glutton for cookies...

 

[LeanEngineer]

about 100 grams a day from protein powder
yesterday the rest was mainly Chicken, some days Beef, Tuna, Salmon or Venison

My Ideal day would be 50 Grams Fat 100 Carbs and 200 Protein

Nice! I get about 60g from protein powder right now. I might up it slightly to get in some extra protein. I could put a little in my oatmeal to mix it in with a meal.

 

[Rocket3015]

That looks great, she live in PA Dutch country? Reminds me of some of the whoopie pie/cookies I've seen. She ship these? You know I'm a glutton for cookies...

I do not think she ships.

Nice! I get about 60g from protein powder right now. I might up it slightly to get in some extra protein. I could put a little in my oatmeal to mix it in with a meal.

I have Proates 6 days a week for breakfast, I have for 40 years !!

 

[Rocket3015]

08/24/2022 Weight 180lbs

Pre-Workout; Radiate Capsule (1)
Liquid IV
300 mg L-Carnitine

Today's Workout - Fasted Cardio, Core & Forearms
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Treadmill 35 Minutes 168BPM
Side Planks
Side Bends
Side Sit Ups
Trunk Twist
Grip Work
Foam Roll Legs & Back
Hyperextensions

Nutrition

Calories 1,765

Fat 59g
Carbs 105g
Protein 202g

Notes; Nutrition right on the money today. My pants were sliding down my butt today, so I must be getting leaner !!

 

[LeanEngineer]

Notes; Nutrition right on the money today. My pants were sliding down my butt today, so I must be getting leaner !!

Nice! Time to tighten up the belt!

 

[Rocket3015]

Nice! Time to tighten up the belt!

I got one more hole in it, I put there last time I mad it down to 175lbs, so I guess I still have work to do.

 

[SHORSE]

The good ole belt is a great measuring stick! I'm down 3 holes as of this morning.
Funny I got one hole that is stretched out from being used for years. the 2nd hole was only used for 2-3 months and can hardly tell its been used.
The new hole is nice and tight! (That didn't sound right)? well you know what I mean. LOL

 

[Rocket3015]

The good ole belt is a great measuring stick! I'm down 3 holes as of this morning.
Funny I got one hole that is stretched out from being used for years. the 2nd hole was only used for 2-3 months and can hardly tell its been used.
The new hole is nice and tight! (That didn't sound right)? well you know what I mean. LOL

I have a belt just like that !!

 

[Rocket3015]

08/25/2022 Weight 179lbs

Pre-Workout; SNSFocus XT - Vicious Labs Draft Pump
Liquid IV
300 mg L-Carnitine

Today's Workout - Shoulders - Neck - Traps
Workouts are all done in my home gym
All Sets, Supersets

Side Lateral Raises (1) 10X20 (2) 15X15 (3) 20X10 (4) 20X15
Barbell Shrugs (1) 135X20 (2) 155X20 (3) 175X20 (4) 195X20

Bent Over Rear Lateral Raises (1) 15X20 (2) 20X20 (3) 25X20
BFS Neck Machine (1) 10X80 (2) 12.5X60 (3) 15X48

Front Plate Raise (1) 10X20 (2) 15X20 (3) 20X20
Machine Shoulder Press (1) 50X20 (2) 70X20 (3) 90X20

Steering Wheel 10X10

Life Fitness Ab Crunch 100 Reps

Nutrition

Calories 1,892
Fat 80g
Carbs 137g
Protein 156g

Notes; Doing Shoulder Presses last makes me feel really weak. Someone ask me about my front plate raises and if I turned the plates, (I do not) but I thought at the end of my work out I would give it a try, I can only do about half as much.

 

[LeanEngineer]

Funny I got one hole that is stretched out from being used for years.

That's what she said.... Sorry had to do it!

Someone ask me about my front plate raises and if I turned the plates

I don't either primarily to avoid any shoulder pain or injuries

 

[Rocket3015]

Recent Blood Work

• • IGF 1, LC/MS
    (ng/mL)
  • • 226
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 41-279
• • Z SCORE (MALE)
    (SD)
  • • 1.4
      Aug 2022
    • Range: -2.0 - +2.0

Reproductive Hormones

• • DHEA SULFATE
    (mcg/dL)
  • • 1284
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 20-217
• • ESTRADIOL
    (pg/mL)
  • • 20
      Aug 2022
    • Range: < OR = 39
• • TESTOSTERONE, FREE
    (pg/mL)
  • • 210.9
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 35.0-155.0
• • FSH
    (mIU/mL)
  • • <0.7
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 1.6-8.0
• • LH
    (mIU/mL)
  • • <0.2
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 1.6-15.2
• • SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN
    (nmol/L)
  • • 28
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 22-77
• • TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL, MS
    (ng/dL)
  • • 917
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 250-1100

 

[gphagan1]

Recent Blood Work

• • IGF 1, LC/MS
    (ng/mL)
  • • 226
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 41-279
• • Z SCORE (MALE)
    (SD)
  • • 1.4
      Aug 2022
    • Range: -2.0 - +2.0

Reproductive Hormones

• • DHEA SULFATE
    (mcg/dL)
  • • 1284
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 20-217
• • ESTRADIOL
    (pg/mL)
  • • 20
      Aug 2022
    • Range: < OR = 39
• • TESTOSTERONE, FREE
    (pg/mL)
  • • 210.9
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 35.0-155.0
• • FSH
    (mIU/mL)
  • • <0.7
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 1.6-8.0
• • LH
    (mIU/mL)
  • • <0.2
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 1.6-15.2
• • SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN
    (nmol/L)
  • • 28
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 22-77
• • TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL, MS
    (ng/dL)
  • • 917
      Aug 2022
    • Range: 250-1100

Blood work looking good and healthy….looks like a young man’s test.

 

[LeanEngineer]

Blood work looking good and healthy….looks like a young man’s test.

I was about to say that as well. Test at 917 rocket but be 21 yrs old

 

[Rocket3015]

I would be interested tp gets @Hyde 's take on these number. How can I help my LH & FSH numbers ?

 

[Rocket3015]

08/26/2022 Weight 178lbs

Pre-Workout; Radiate Capsule (1)
Liquid IV
300 mg L-Carnitine

Today's Workout - Fasted Cardio, Core & Forearms
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Treadmill 35 Minutes 168BPM
Side Planks
Side Bends
Side Sit Ups
Trunk Twist
Grip Work
Foam Roll Legs & Back
Hyperextensions

Nutrition

Calories 2,524

Fat 123g
Carbs 176g
Protein 177g

Notes; Last night I barely slept, I don't think I slept at all but I'm sure I dosed off for 10 minutes or so here and there. I got up at my normal time and did my fasted cardio (my butt was dragging) Doing my core work after cardio, I could barely do it, so I thought I would take a little break, I sat down on a bench grabbed a Muscle Mag, but I did not have enough energy to read, so I thought maybe my blood sugar is low, although I did not have the normal symptoms of hypo. I went to the kitchen grabbed the peanut butter and graham crackers (my go to for low blood sugar) and had a few. Went back and read my magazine, than finished my workout. I had my post workout Proats (with added peanut butter) and things were much better. My total breakfast calories 1127. I got to work and my butt was dragging but I kept feeling better as the day went on.

 

[Hyde]

I would be interested tp gets @Hyde 's take on these number. How can I help my LH & FSH numbers ?

No worries there - those will always be suppressed when your body is running on exogenous testosterone. Those are the actual bloodwork markers that matter when we talk about hormonal “suppression”. You aren’t relying on your endogenous testosterone any more and you aren’t trying to father more children so sperm production doesn’t matter.

Your IGF1 is insane! Probably double mine. Are you using HGH or Mk677?

Also, are you taking an aromatase inhibitor or anything for estrogen out of curiosity?

 

[Rocket3015]

No worries there - those will always be suppressed when your body is running on exogenous testosterone. Those are the actual bloodwork markers that matter when we talk about hormonal “suppression”. You aren’t relying on your endogenous testosterone any more and you aren’t trying to father more children so sperm production doesn’t matter.

Your IGF1 is insane! Probably double mine. Are you using HGH or Mk677?

Also, are you taking an aromatase inhibitor or anything for estrogen out of curiosity?

@Hyde I am not taking anything that would raise my IGF1, No HGH, No Peptides, No MK. I never in the past paid much attention to my IGF1 numbers but I go back and look at past blood test they have always been over 200. I do not take anything for my Estrogen either. If you remember I was worried about my Estradiol being at about 60 at one time and I started taking Get Diesel EX-2, but you told me 60 was ok so I get using it. My only problem I have is my libido in very low and I can't come up with a fix or a reason, I discussed this with Mike Arnold and we could come up with nothing, he did suggest trying some Proviron which work very well till I ran out ??

 

[Hyde]

@Hyde I am not taking anything that would raise my IGF1, No HGH, No Peptides, No MK. I never in the past paid much attention to my IGF1 numbers but I go back and look at past blood test they have always been over 200. I do not take anything for my Estrogen either. If you remember I was worried about my Estradiol being at about 60 at one time and I started taking Get Diesel EX-2, but you told me 60 was ok so I get using it. My only problem I have is my libido in very low and I can't come up with a fix or a reason, I discussed this with Mike Arnold and we could come up with nothing, he did suggest trying some Proviron which work very well till I ran out ??

Great IGF1 levels, so that’s excellent.

Well, in my bropinion, your estrogen would be a bit low for me at those test levels. That may or may not have any effect. Obviously there’s no AI you are taking so that’s not something we can decrease to raise estrogen. Are you still using any Deca? If so, was libido the same before it or has it declined. Deca always lowers my libido and actual tissue sensitivity a bit vs when not using it.

Proviron is great, but even that is only useful for about 6-8 weeks. For libido, it must be cycled. It won’t keep helping significantly longterm.

P5P or L-Dopa can raise my libido a bit. That could be something to cycle for a couple months. Especially if you are using Deca.

 

[Smont]

I have a friend who's daughter is a pastry chef, she made these cookies for my birthday one year, I froze they and managed to make them last 2 years. She made me the cake this year, it didn't last a week !! Sometimes my motivation is good, some times I'm a glutton !!View attachment 220952View attachment 220953

Now we're talking

 

[Rostam]

Your IGF1 is insane! Probably double mine. Are you using HGH or Mk677?

Also, are you taking an aromatase inhibitor or anything for estrogen out of curiosity?

Same for DHEAs. Are you taking any DHEA supplement?

 

[gphagan1]

Great IGF1 levels, so that’s excellent.

Well, in my bropinion, your estrogen would be a bit low for me at those test levels. That may or may not have any effect. Obviously there’s no AI you are taking so that’s not something we can decrease to raise estrogen. Are you still using any Deca? If so, was libido the same before it or has it declined. Deca always lowers my libido and actual tissue sensitivity a bit vs when not using it.

Proviron is great, but even that is only useful for about 6-8 weeks. For libido, it must be cycled. It won’t keep helping significantly longterm.

P5P or L-Dopa can raise my libido a bit. That could be something to cycle for a couple months. Especially if you are using Deca.

I have noticed, that being older, when my estrogen is low it has a significant effect on lowering my libido as compared to when I was younger.
Hyde addressed that your LH/FSH numbers are not a huge concern because of course your not worrying about having another child, but you could try adding HCG which raises your LH/FSH, and also estrogen. Then see if that slight increase in estrogen has a positive effect on your libido. Of course when you stop HCG then the benefits will eventually go away, but it would help you see if your estrogen being a little bit low may be a contributor.

 

[Rocket3015]

I just took my last of the Deca this week so maybe things will pick back up ? Year I am taking DHEA and my levels are pretty high, I was going to cut that off this week also.

• DHEA SULFATE
  (mcg/dL)
• • 1284
    Aug 2022
  • Range: 20-217

I am going to ask my TRT Doc about HCG this week.

Thank you all for your help and thoughts

 

[Rostam]

Out of curiosity how much DHEA gives you that level?

 

[Rocket3015]

Out of curiosity how much DHEA gives you that level?

@Rostam I have been taking 50mg twice a day for about the last 6 months. (100mg a day)

 

[Hyde]

I have noticed, that being older, when my estrogen is low it has a significant effect on lowering my libido as compared to when I was younger.
Hyde addressed that your LH/FSH numbers are not a huge concern because of course your not worrying about having another child, but you could try adding HCG which raises your LH/FSH, and also estrogen. Then see if that slight increase in estrogen has a positive effect on your libido. Of course when you stop HCG then the benefits will eventually go away, but it would help you see if your estrogen being a little bit low may be a contributor.

^This is a great idea.

If doc won’t give it to you I know a few affordable places; it’s a lot easier to get than it used to be thankfully.

Also the deca leaving may help in a month or so.

 

[Rocket3015]

@gphagan1 and @Hyde Thank you guys. I will give my system a chance to clear and see how things are in 4-6 weeks.

 

[Rocket3015]

We finally finished the Out Door Kitchen yesterday.

 

[Rocket3015]

08/27/2022 Weight 179lbs

Pre-Workout; SNSFocus XT - Vicious Labs Draft Pump
Liquid IV
300 mg L-Carnitine

Today's Workout - Legs
Workouts are all done in my home gym
All Sets, Trisets

.Standing Leg Curls (1) 35X15 (2) 40X15 (3) 45X15 (4) 50X15
Leg Extensions (1) 10X15 (2) 20X15 (3) 30X15 (4) 35X15
Standing Calf Raises (1) 135X15 (2) 135X15 (3) 135X15 (4) 135X15

Stiff Leg Deadlifts (1) 95X10 (2) 115X15 (3) 135X18 (4) 155X20
Leg Press (1) 135X15 (2) 185X16 (3) 225X18 (4) 275X20
Seated Calf Raises (1) 50X15 (2) 60X16 (3) 70X18 (4) 80X20

Life Fitness Ab Crunch 100 Reps
Foam Roll Legs and Back

Nutrition

Calories 3,076
Fat 130g
Carbs 223g
Protein 253g

Notes; I had a great leg work out in the morning, and spent the rest of the day with chores around the house. The wife wanted a steak for diner, so we had a $50.00 gift cart to Long Horn Steak House guess where we went. Two Filet's with Shrimp, it was so good!

 

[gphagan1]

We finally finished the Out Door Kitchen yesterday.

View attachment 221278View attachment 221279

Nice…..love the Outdoor Kitchen!

 

[Rocket3015]

Nice…..love the Outdoor Kitchen!

Thank you @gphagan1

 

[Rocket3015]

08/28/2022 Weight 180lbs

Today was a pretty laid back day, a few chores around the house, I got my truck cleaned up and helped the wife clean up her CRV. No grass to mow its all dead!!

I did make it to Planet Fitness for a very short afternoon workout.

Adductor (3) Sets (1)100lbsX20 Reps (2)140X18 (3)170X16
Abductor (3) Sets (1)100lbsX20 Reps (2) 140X18 (3)170X16


Nutrition

Calories 2,317
Fat 97g
Carbs 202g
Protein 133g

Notes; Nutrition a little off today, but tomorrows another day. I will be back on track !

 

[Hyde]

Kitchen looks like a great place to grill some venison burgers up!

 

[P.brow17]

08/28/2022 Weight 180lbs

Today was a pretty laid back day, a few chores around the house, I got my truck cleaned up and helped the wife clean up her CRV. No grass to mow its all dead!!

I did make it to Planet Fitness for a very short afternoon workout.

Adductor (3) Sets (1)100lbsX20 Reps (2)140X18 (3)170X16
Abductor (3) Sets (1)100lbsX20 Reps (2) 140X18 (3)170X16


Nutrition

Calories 2,317
Fat 97g
Carbs 202g
Protein 133g

Notes; Nutrition a little off today, but tomorrows another day. I will be back on track !

No sweat you had more than enough protein the day before to impact them gainz

 

[Rocket3015]

Kitchen looks like a great place to grill some venison burgers up!

We will be doing that!!

 

[LeanEngineer]

We finally finished the Out Door Kitchen yesterday.

View attachment 221278View attachment 221279

That looks nice! I see many meals being make here in the near future!

 

[Rocket3015]

That looks nice! I see many meals being make here in the near future!

I like to Grille !!

 

[SHORSE]

@Hyde I am not taking anything that would raise my IGF1, No HGH, No Peptides, No MK. I never in the past paid much attention to my IGF1 numbers but I go back and look at past blood test they have always been over 200. I do not take anything for my Estrogen either. If you remember I was worried about my Estradiol being at about 60 at one time and I started taking Get Diesel EX-2, but you told me 60 was ok so I get using it. My only problem I have is my libido in very low and I can't come up with a fix or a reason, I discussed this with Mike Arnold and we could come up with nothing, he did suggest trying some Proviron which work very well till I ran out ??

I would see if your Dr. would prescribe Proviron. not just for the low libido but, not being able to sleep and getting fatigued. it will also help with focus. my dad use to take it. made a big difference for him. I think its way made by Bayer?