A Day In The Life Of Rocket

[Rocket3015]

11/29/2022 Weight 182lbs

Pre-Workout; Draft Pump + SNS Focus XT
(2) Sabroxy XT
300mg Carnitine
Sipping On Keto Genics - Keto Lytes HP during workout

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

Machine Rows (1) 100X20 (2) 115X18 (3) 130X15 (4) 145X12 (5) 160X8
EZ Curl (1) 25X20 (2) 35X16 (3) 45X16 (4) 55X12 (5) 65X6 drop to 25X12

Reverse Grip Bent Rows (1) 95X15 (2) 115X15 (3) 135X15 (4) 155X8 (5) 165X6
Standing Dumb Bell Curls (1) 10X12 (2) 10X15 (3) 15X10 (4) 15X10 (5) 20X6

Core
Vacuums
Life Fitness Ab Machine

Nutrition

Calories 1,629
Fat 36 grams
Carbs 133 grams
Protein 185 grams

Notes; Nutrition Good, This mornings workout just really clicked !! Semaglutide still keeping huger at bay !!

 

[LeanEngineer]

I swear I think I could bulk on 2,000 a day ???????????

I have a higher metabolism. I'm at about 2600-2800 right now and maintaining. I'd probably need about 3000 or more for a steady gain.

 

[Rocket3015]

I have a higher metabolism. I'm at about 2600-2800 right now and maintaining. I'd probably need about 3000 or more for a steady gain.

Sure, rub it in !!! You lucky dog !!

 

[MrKleen73]

Sure, rub it in !!! You lucky dog !!

If you could maintain on 2600-2800 you would want 3200-3600 a day with your ghrelin / hunger profile. At least this way you are a cheap date! Imagine your food bill at todays prices if you needed 25% more just to maintain.

 

[THOR 70]

If you could maintain on 2600-2800 you would want 3200-3600 a day with your ghrelin / hunger profile. At least this way you are a cheap date! Imagine your food bill at todays prices if you needed 25% more just to maintain.

With this logic, hopefully inflation puts all the fatties on a 500 cal deficit lol

 

[Rocket3015]

If you could maintain on 2600-2800 you would want 3200-3600 a day with your ghrelin / hunger profile. At least this way you are a cheap date! Imagine your food bill at todays prices if you needed 25% more just to maintain.

Yea, But I Like To Eat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MrKleen73]

Yea, But I Like To Eat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So do I my friend, so do I! Slower metabolism and a penchant for binging. Not the best for staying lean without a fight.

 

[Rocket3015]

So do I my friend, so do I! Slower metabolism and a penchant for binging. Not the best for staying lean without a fight.

But we are fighters !!!

 

[Rocket3015]

11/30/2022 Weight 182lbs

Pre-Workout; (1) Capsule Radiate, (1) Scoop Draft Pump
300mg Carnitine
(2) Cap SNS Sabroxy XT
Sipping A Vitiam C Drink While On Treadmill

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

Treadmill 35 Minutes,
Grip Work

Core
Side Planks
Side Bends
Broom Stick Twist
Oblique Sit Ups
Hyperextension
Foam Roll Legs and Back

Nutrition

Calories 1,833
Fat 48 Grams
Carbs 133G
Protein 197 G

Notes; Our power is out, this has been our first chance to use the new Generac Generator. We are the only house on the block with lights on!!

 

[gphagan1]

11/30/2022 Weight 182lbs

Pre-Workout; (1) Capsule Radiate, (1) Scoop Draft Pump
300mg Carnitine
(2) Cap SNS Sabroxy XT
Sipping A Vitiam C Drink While On Treadmill

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

Treadmill 35 Minutes,
Grip Work

Core
Side Planks
Side Bends
Broom Stick Twist
Oblique Sit Ups
Hyperextension
Foam Roll Legs and Back

Nutrition

Calories 1,833
Fat 48 Grams
Carbs 133G
Protein 197 G

Notes; Our power is out, this has been our first chance to use the new Generac Generator. We are the only house on the block with lights on!!

Generators can be a lifesaver during a cold winter.

 

[Rocket3015]

Generators can be a lifesaver during a cold winter.

It certainly was nice !

 

[LeanEngineer]

Notes; Our power is out, this has been our first chance to use the new Generac Generator. We are the only house on the block with lights on!!

Awesome! I've seen those but I can never justify getting one with the quantity of power outages we have which is not that many. If I was worried about a server or something staying online then I would definitely get one.

 

[Rocket3015]

Awesome! I've seen those but I can never justify getting one with the quantity of power outages we have which is not that many. If I was worried about a server or something staying online then I would definitely get one.

It is very nice to have, I got the unit for free when my daughter upgraded hers, she lives on a mountain with no neighbors, when her power goes out she is the least of the power companies concern

 

[MrKleen73]

It is very nice to have, I got the unit for free when my daughter upgraded hers, she lives on a mountain with no neighbors, when her power goes out she is the least of the power companies concern

Awesome deal! As a reminder to those without, here in Houston where houses are poorly insulated it got freezing n the houses with the big freezes and outages. We found setting up a tent in the living room where we hung out stored our body heat and stayed much warmer than the rest of the house. Probably not that big of a deal up north where houses are built for cold but it definitely works!

 

[Rocket3015]

Awesome deal! As a reminder to those without, here in Houston where houses are poorly insulated it got freezing n the houses with the big freezes and outages. We found setting up a tent in the living room where we hung out stored our body heat and stayed much warmer than the rest of the house. Probably not that big of a deal up north where houses are built for cold but it definitely works!

That is a great idea !!

 

[Rocket3015]

12/01/2022 Weight 181lbs

Pre-Workout; Draft Pump + SNS Focus XT
(2) Sabroxy XT
300mg Carnitine
Sipping On EAA during workout

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

Side Lateral Raises (1) 10X15 (2) 10X20 (3) 15X12 (4) 15X15 (5) 20X12
Bent Over Rear Lateral Raises (1) 15X20 (2) 20X20 (3) 25X20 (4) 30X15 (5) 35X10

Uprite Rows (1) 45X12 (2) 55X15 (3) 65X15 (4) 75X12 (5) 85X6
Seated Machine Shoulder Press (1) 50X20 (2) 50X21 (3) 50X22 (4) 50X23 (5) 50X35 (ouch)

Core
Vacuums
Life Fitness Ab Machine

Nutrition

Calories 1,842
Fat 51 grams
Carbs 151 grams
Protein 181 grams

Notes; Nutrition was good today, I have been right on track with it the last 5 days. Todays work out was great, I mixed it up and saved the presses for last and I really got a nice pump out of them with out going real heavy. I watched a video by Jim Stoppani on Up Rite Rows and gave it a try. I could definitely feel them in my delts !! Just need to work on keeping my nutrition on track............ I even turned down Taco's today (Personal Victory)

 

[gphagan1]

That’s a lot of reps on the Shoulder Press machine after all that volume…..I bet you did get a good pump after all that.

 

[Rocket3015]

When I got done I felt good, it was just a great session !!

 

[LeanEngineer]

I even turned down Taco's today (Personal Victory)

I didn't know all these words could be in one sentence together?!

 

[Rocket3015]

I didn't know all these words could be in one sentence together?!

I am really trying to get rid of these "Love Handles"

 

[gphagan1]

I am really trying to get rid of these "Love Handles"

Ahh, always the last to go….usually they’re just plain stubborn.

 

[Rocket3015]

Ahh, always the last to go….usually they’re just plain stubborn.

Yes they are !!

 

[sns8778]

I am really trying to get rid of these "Love Handles"

I have a really small waist and that makes me look fatter around the midsection than I am, even when I'm lean.

The best thing that I've ever used for love handles and putting the finishing touches on abdominal fat is XPG's Ab-Solved.

You, and some of the long time forum members may remember the original Ab-Solved by Avant as the the creation of Par Deus, the owner of Avant Labs back in the good old days. XPG's Ab-Solved is the modern day improved version of that.

 

[Rocket3015]

I am working on an am / pm stack of Lippo Elite & Thermo Scorch right now, it is slowly working (down 4lbs)

 

[MrKleen73]

Keep at it, also you might just have really well developed obliques that stick out a bit. Mine stuck out over my hip bones even when I was supposedly sub 5% and striated.

 

[Rocket3015]

Keep at it, also you might just have really well developed obliques that stick out a bit. Mine stuck out over my hip bones even when I was supposedly sub 5% and striated.

That is part of the problem but I can definitely feel to much fat right there.

 

[Hyde]

That is part of the problem but I can definitely feel to much fat right there.

Yeah, I know there’s some good muscle under there, but my jiggle tells the truth - I’ve got some fat on that beef!

 

[MrKleen73]

Yeah, I know there’s some good muscle under there, but my jiggle tells the truth - I’ve got some fat on that beef!

USDA PRIME Well marbled beef!

 

[LeanEngineer]

I am working on an am / pm stack of Lippo Elite & Thermo Scorch right now, it is slowly working (down 4lbs)

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Nice set up for sure! Can never go wrong with a SNS and CEL stack.

 

[Rocket3015]

2/02/2022 Weight 181lbs

Pre-Workout; Draft Pump + SNS Focus XT
(2) Sabroxy XT
300mg Carnitine
10mg GW-0742
Sipping On EAA during workout

Today's Workout - Legs
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Tri Set
Leg Extensions (1) 10X15 (2) 20X16 (3) 25X17 (4) 30X18 (5) 35X20
Standing Leg Curl (1) 35X15 (2) 40X16 (3) 45X17 (4) 50X18 (5) 55X20
Seated Calf Raise (1) 50X15 (2) 60X16 (3) 70X17 (4) 80X18 (5) 90X20

This may have been the most intense set I have ever done, at the end of the last set (80 Reps) I crawled out of the machine and had to rest for about 10 minutes, it felt so Good/Bad. I keep thinking of a video I had seen of Justin ( @jtmass ) when he finished a set.

http://instagr.am/p/CgPI5exFm05/
Superset
Smith Machine Squat (1) 95X15 (2) 115X15 (3) 135X15
Standing Calf Raise (1) 135X15 (2) 135X16 (3) 135X20

Core

Hyperextensions
Foam Roll Legs & Back

Nutrition

Calories 1,742
Fat 53 grams
Carbs 106 grams
Protein 193 grams

Notes; Nutrition was right on track today (almost perfect) train was phenomenal, I just really feel good, well except when I had to come up the stair after legs this morning!

 

[BOSSMAN]

2/02/2022 Weight 181lbs

Pre-Workout; Draft Pump + SNS Focus XT
(2) Sabroxy XT
300mg Carnitine
10mg GW-0742
Sipping On EAA during workout

Today's Workout - Legs
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Tri Set
Leg Extensions (1) 10X15 (2) 20X16 (3) 25X17 (4) 30X18 (5) 35X20
Standing Leg Curl (1) 35X15 (2) 40X16 (3) 45X17 (4) 50X18 (5) 55X20
Seated Calf Raise (1) 50X15 (2) 60X16 (3) 70X17 (4) 80X18 (5) 90X20

This may have been the most intense set I have ever done, at the end of the last set (80 Reps) I crawled out of the machine and had to rest for about 10 minutes, it felt so Good/Bad. I keep thinking of a video I had seen of Justin ( @jtmass ) when he finished a set.

http://instagr.am/p/CgPI5exFm05/
Superset
Smith Machine Squat (1) 95X15 (2) 115X15 (3) 135X15
Standing Calf Raise (1) 135X15 (2) 135X16 (3) 135X20

Core

Hyperextensions
Foam Roll Legs & Back

Nutrition

Calories 1,742
Fat 53 grams
Carbs 106 grams
Protein 193 grams

Notes; Nutrition was right on track today (almost perfect) train was phenomenal, I just really feel good, well except when I had to come up the stair after legs this morning!

 

[Rocket3015]

That would have helped !!

 

[jtmass]

2/02/2022 Weight 181lbs

Pre-Workout; Draft Pump + SNS Focus XT
(2) Sabroxy XT
300mg Carnitine
10mg GW-0742
Sipping On EAA during workout

Today's Workout - Legs
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Tri Set
Leg Extensions (1) 10X15 (2) 20X16 (3) 25X17 (4) 30X18 (5) 35X20
Standing Leg Curl (1) 35X15 (2) 40X16 (3) 45X17 (4) 50X18 (5) 55X20
Seated Calf Raise (1) 50X15 (2) 60X16 (3) 70X17 (4) 80X18 (5) 90X20

This may have been the most intense set I have ever done, at the end of the last set (80 Reps) I crawled out of the machine and had to rest for about 10 minutes, it felt so Good/Bad. I keep thinking of a video I had seen of Justin ( @jtmass ) when he finished a set.

http://instagr.am/p/CgPI5exFm05/
Superset
Smith Machine Squat (1) 95X15 (2) 115X15 (3) 135X15
Standing Calf Raise (1) 135X15 (2) 135X16 (3) 135X20

Core

Hyperextensions
Foam Roll Legs & Back

Nutrition

Calories 1,742
Fat 53 grams
Carbs 106 grams
Protein 193 grams

Notes; Nutrition was right on track today (almost perfect) train was phenomenal, I just really feel good, well except when I had to come up the stair after legs this morning!

Still kicking it.. Just not been able to stay active here..

 

[Rocket3015]

Still kicking it.. Just not been able to stay active here..

We miss you @jtmass

 

[Rocket3015]

My current goal is to get leaner, back in 2018 @MrKleen73 did a contest around this time I remember myself @SHORSE @jtmass @Hyde @BOSSMAN and several others joined in. I got down to 175lbs and had to put a new hole in my belt, so my current goal is to get my waist down to were I can used that hole comfortably, the weight I am not to concerned about.

2018 Thread

Transformation & Physique Goal Challenge 2018! ROUND 2 - AnabolicMinds.com

Several of us on here just did a transformation contest / challenge and have decided to extend our efforts until the weekend June 30th- July 1st. Should have us in tip top shape for our 4rth of July celebrations for those in the US that is. Others basically for whatever their other goals are...

anabolicminds.com

 

[Rocket3015]

Last weeks labs

 

[Hyde]

Bloods look good!

I would consider cutting back the DHEA supplementation and add Pregnenolone. Preg will also convert to some DHEA, and estrogen and progesterone (good news for joints) and testosterone, so you might be able to stop all DHEA supplementation.

 

[jtmass]

Why is the E2 that low at that high Test? Like Hyde said, if you bring it back up, there is a lot of benefit to muscle building and healthy levels of E2 is neuro protective too. Are you taking an AI?

 

[Rocket3015]

Bloods look good!

I would consider cutting back the DHEA supplementation and add Pregnenolone. Preg will also convert to some DHEA, and estrogen and progesterone (good news for joints) and testosterone, so you might be able to stop all DHEA supplementation.

I am not taking any DHEA when I was it was 915, I just started taking a Pregnenolone (50mg) supplement about a month before these bloods, I think I will double up on it.

Why is the E2 that low at that high Test? Like Hyde said, if you bring it back up, there is a lot of benefit to muscle building and healthy levels of E2 is neuro protective too. Are you taking an AI?

When they inserted my Testosterone Pellets (12 before this draw) they also inserted an AI which I was not aware of until afterwards. I don't think I need it I have never had and trouble with Gyno, or any sides, so we have decided next time to leave it out. My Estradiol before that was 59.9.

The other thing that surprises my is my IGF-1, I take Nothing that would raise it. But it still over 200, I guess I am just lucky.

Do you think I should do anything to raise my E2 ? Thank you gentleman for your input!

 

[Rocket3015]

2/03/2022 Weight 181lbs

Pre-Workout; Draft Pump + SNS Focus XT
(2) Sabroxy XT
300mg Carnitine
Sipping On EAA during workout

Today's AM Workout - Traps - Neck _ Arms
Workouts are all done in my home gym
All Supersets

Trap Bar Shrugs (1) 145X20 (2) 165X21 (3) 195X22 (4) 215X23 (5) 235X24
BFS Neck Machine (1) 10X80 (2) 12.5X72 (3) 15X64 (4) 17.5X56 (5) 20X48

Fat Bar Triple Wrist Curls (1) 30X30 (2) 30X36 (3) 30X45
Rope Hammer Curls (1) 20X20 (2) 30X16 (3) 40X20

Core
Life Fitness Ab Crunch 100 Reps
Vacuum

Todays PM Workout - Cardio - Abductor And Adductor
Performed at Planet Fitness (Everyone's Favorite Gym)

Elliptical 35 Minutes Heart Rate 142BPM

Adductor (3) Sets (1)100lbsX20 Reps (2) 130X18 (3)160X16
Abductor (3) Sets (1)100lbsX20 Reps (2) 130X18 (3)160X16


Nutrition
Stay on track today until the evening meal, went out to eat at a Bhutanese and Nepalese Buffet, the food was fantastic and I'm sure I excided my allotted calorie count for the day but I still keep things in check. I left full but not stuffed, and I had some great time with family and friends !

Notes; I felt like todays work out was very productive, I really push myself on the shrugs. I told my self each set I needed one more rep, It's only one rep I can get that (even though I raised the weight) I noticed a new Bicep vein today another small victory! Life is Good !!

 

[jtmass]

I am not taking any DHEA when I was it was 915, I just started taking a Pregnenolone (50mg) supplement about a month before these bloods, I think I will double up on it.



When they inserted my Testosterone Pellets (12 before this draw) they also inserted an AI which I was not aware of until afterwards. I don't think I need it I have never had and trouble with Gyno, or any sides, so we have decided next time to leave it out. My Estradiol before that was 59.9.

The other thing that surprises my is my IGF-1, I take Nothing that would raise it. But it still over 200, I guess I am just lucky.

Do you think I should do anything to raise my E2 ? Thank you gentleman for your input!

It will come back up since you’ll have just Test going in from now on..

Are you also using GH?

 

[Rocket3015]

Semaglutide

I took my first dose of Semaglutide 7 days ago, .25mg, I noticed no negative side effects or had no problems. I really like the Appetite suppression. I have been able to stick to my planned nutrition all week which is usually very hard for me, no binge eating, and I am able to walk past the jar of peanut butter without diving in head first! I will stay at this dose (.25mg) for four weeks and than bump it up to .5mg. I do not plan on going over 1mg a week, even though the prescribe final dose is 2.4mg. If you look at the chart below it will show very little advantage in 2.4mh VS 1mg and at the cost of this I believe this is the smart way to go.

 

[Rocket3015]

It will come back up since you’ll have just Test going in from now on..

Are you also using GH?

No HGH, No Peptides nothing that should raise my levels ?????????????

 

[MrKleen73]

I think your estrogen woes will go away on their own once you get your next set of pellets and while they are pretty low for your test levels they are not cratered completely. I do think you will likely feel better once it is elevated. As for your LR3-levels they have actually gone down from your last readings. Just be happy they are towards the top of the healthy range.

 

[Rocket3015]

I think your estrogen woes will go away on their own once you get your next set of pellets and while they are pretty low for your test levels they are not cratered completely. I do think you will likely feel better once it is elevated. As for your LR3-levels they have actually gone down from your last readings. Just be happy they are towards the top of the healthy range.

I can defiantly feel the low E2 in my joints, I am very happy with my IGF-1 !!

 

[Hyde]

I can defiantly feel the low E2 in my joints, I am very happy with my IGF-1 !!

I would only bump Pregnenolone maybe 50% tops, 75mg. That’s a big dose of Pregnenolone, and raising it any means estrogen and progesterone will both rise. Between a bit more Pregnenolone and especially leaving the AI out, the joints are sure to get a bit wetter.

Maybe you will need 100 mg of Pregnenolone in the end, but I don’t think doubling it now while also removing the AI is the right move yet.

 

[Rocket3015]

The AI is good for about 8 more weeks so it still in the picture.

 

[Rocket3015]

12/04/2022 Weight 181lbs

Pre-Workout; (1) Capsule Radiate, (1) SNS Capsule Alpha Y - 10 g GW -0742

Afternoon - Cardio & Core
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Treadmill 35 Minutes, Heart Rate 154 BPM

Core
Side Planks
Side Bends
Broom Stick Twist
Oblique Sit Ups
Foam Roll Legs and Back

Nutrition

Calories 1,694
Fat 84 Grams
Carbs 110G
Protein 160 G

Notes; I was glad to see I did not gain any weight from last night buffet, and I'm pretty proud of myself for staying on track nutrition wise for today, weekends are the hardest for me. I spent about and hour cleaning up leaves this morning, it's pretty nice when you can work outside in December in just a t-shirt. I also got the outdoor Christmas decorations up. I don't normally do a workout on Sunday but I did get some Cardio and Core in. I am really trying my best to burn some of this fat and get down to that last notch on my belt. I think I got a pretty good handle on my Training, Nutrition and Supplementation it will all pay off !!

 

[MrKleen73]

12/04/2022 Weight 181lbs
I think I got a pretty good handle on my Training, Nutrition and Supplementation it will all pay off !!

Agreed! Lets see this last push!

 

[Rocket3015]

Agreed! Lets see this last push!

It will happen !!