Glad to see it went down!Day 1
Baseline Information
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 220lbs
Cycle Design: Bulker
Hairline: Baseline
Libido: Baseline
Aggression: Fairly mellow
Overall Mood: I feel good overall. Very motivated to accomplish my goals with this log.
Goals: My overall goal is to gain somewhere in the range of 12-16lbs. This may or may not happen. I'm looking to bulk (somewhat dirty) during this log, so my diet may not always be on point every day, but i'm ok with that.
Today's Workout
Biceps
1) BB curls - 75x8, 85x8, 95x8, 100x6
2) DB curls - 35'sx6, 40'sx6, 40'sx6, 45'sx6
3) Hammer curls - 35'sx6, 35'sx6, 40'sx6, 40'sx6
4) One arm cable curls - 40x8, 45x8, 45x8, 50x6
Triceps
1) Cable Pushdowns - 130x8, 140x8, 150x8, 150x8
2) Reverse grip pushdowns - 100x8, 110x8, 120x8, 120x8
3) Over-head cable extensions - 100x10, 100x8, 110x6
4) Close grip bench press -
5) Cable kick-backs - 30x10, 35x8, 35x8, 40x6
Forearms
1) BB behind back forearm flexion - I used a 120lb BB for a total of 3 sets, 6-8 reps each.
2) BB forearm extensions - I used a 30lb BB for a total of 3 sets, 6-8 reps each.
Supplements
9:00am
-6mg Methoxy-TST
-10mg Phera-Plex
-3 Capsules Incarnate
-400mg Pslin (100 grams WMS and protein powder)
-3 Capsules SLIN
-Gut Health, Flax oil, Vitamin D, Garlic pill, MVP
10:30am
-Extend
-5 grams Creatine Monohydrate
-4 grams Taurine
-3 tablets DCP
12:30pm
-400mg Pslin (30 grams WMS and protein powder)
-Xtend
-3 capsules Incarnate
-3 capsules SLIN
-3 grams Taurine
-1 scoop Cycle Support
3:30pm
-10mg Phera-Plex
-4 pumps Dermacrine
-MVP
-1 tablet DCP
8:00pm
-10mg Phera-Plex
-Fish Oils (Omega-3)
-Garlic pill
10:00pm
-3 capsules NOxidant
-Somnidren-GH
-2 tablets DCP
-1 scoop Cycle Support
Daily Narrative
So, today begins the awesome journey. I woke up this morning ready to conquer the day!! I felt great right from the get-go. I took my Methoxy-TST about 2 hours before my scheduled workout. I always recommend this as a minimum time frame before lifting. Now the last time i used Methoxy-TST was a few years ago with a halodrol cycle. I loved it then, and MAN I LOVE IT NOW. I know that not everyone responds well to it, but i sure as hell do. I seriously felt like i could have lifted all day today. The pumps was also freaking INSANE! Great aggression and intensity in the gym. I know it was day one pulsing it, but this was more than a placebo effect, i can assure you all that.
Other than that, i've had a good day. My appetite has been way above baseline all day today. I've been craving carbs tonight pretty bad. It's amazing though, my pump has been unreal all day long. I have a feeling muscle pumps may quickly become an issue. I shall add in the poseidon and increase the dose of taurine over the coming days.
I'll get some measurements up tomorrow as well. Overall, it was a really fantastic first day! I really think this cycle is going to live up to its expectations. I can't wait to get the 1-T and add it into the mix.
So far, so good. On to day 2!!!
tonights workout went from bad->odd->good->now Im in pain, lol.
datBtrue said:I don't know anything off hand but a quick search came up with the following although it isn't exactly on point:
Serum Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, and Pregnenolone Sulfate Concentrations in Patients with Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism, Noriko Tagawa, Clinical Chemistry 46: 523-528, 2000
We examined serum concentrations of DHEA, DHEA-S, and pregnenolone sulfate (PREG-S) in patients with thyroid dysfunction.
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Conclusion: Serum concentrations of DHEA, DHEA-S, and PREG-S were decreased in hypothyroidism, whereas serum DHEA-S and PREG-S concentrations were increased but DHEA was normal in hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormone may stimulate the synthesis of these steroids, and DHEA sulfotransferase might be increased in hyperthyroidism.
So the converse might be true that DHEA may bring on some hyperthyroidsim.
From your experience it sounds like it is true to me.
Wow the dhea and thyroid stuff is interesting...Alright like I mentioned in my previous two posts had to skip the WO on friday to let the mrs go out and made up for it yesterday hittin chest then instead.
Also as I mentioned my workout was kinda different....
It started out REALLY slow, wasnt feeling nearly as strong as last week and by my second set I was sweating profusely. Pretty damn ridiculous actually. Stuff didnt start to pick up until my third exercise and 7th set when I actually started to feel pumped up and once I got over to a cable machine and in the path of a fan it all of a sudden was a totally different workout. Odd thing was it wasnt even all that hot anywhere in the gym BUT it seemed as though I needed to cool myself down for my body to focus more on pushing the exercise and not expending so much energy while sweating. The cable exercises were great, I REALLY felt them in my whole chest, great connection there, and was able to just push and push.
As I mentioned I said the last thing in the line of progression was I was in pain, as I had almost immediate DOMS when I got home AND my shoulder was buggin on me from my last exercise, reverse grip DB press. Dunno if Ill be doing those again even though they feel great on the muscles, my joints dont agree.
All in all it was a great workout and Im still contemplating what it could have been that bogged me down at first and lit me on fire..... and I have a couple good ideas.
I think that I was more tired and not as strong at first as I had my preworkout meal 2.25 hours before lifting w/pslin where as normally I do it 1-1.25 hours before and I was actually a lil hungry feeling walking out the door as some have experienced Pslin can make short work of whatever food you give it.
So that was the strength section.
The feeling hot as hell portion is a lil more interesting and a lil disconcerting at the same time.
I found through searching a while back some folks reporting DHEA causing hyperthyroidism although it was fairly anecdotal to say the least.
SOO as I have increased the DHEA dose the last three days (decided to move it up from 50mg 2x -> 50mg 3x -> 300mg all together yesterday) I have noticed an increase in body temp throughout the day, sweating more easily around the house even though normally Id be cool (always a lil hot blooded though) and ALOT more sweating through the night despite turning the thermostat down to try and avoid this. THEN last nights workout just over did it for me. The second I got active I was DUMPING buckets of water even though I had taken in 5g poseidon pre and was sipping on 10g poseidon in 32 oz water that was almost gone by my third exercise. Not to mention zero weight gain this last week.... this just did it for me.
I decided to hit up a respected member of the community, datbtrue, who seems to have a great ability to pull up solid studies on all sorts of subjects, namely GH hormones and peptides, but Ive seen him throw out a couple on the interaction of GH with thyroid hormones as well and figured maybe he'd heard whether or not these anecdotal claims I read about could possibly be true regarding DHEA and its correlation to hyperthyroidism.
heres the response I got
So although its not concrete in this exact study as they relate that high thyroid is causing high DHEA in this study it doesnt necessarily discredit the converse which may be that high DHEA can lead to high THYROID!
this did it for me though, seeing the two levels are elevated together is enough for me to realize that 300mg TD DHEA is WAAAAY to much for me to be taking, especially since I am genetically an Ecto and most likely alot more sensitive to thyroid activity.
I will drop back down to 50mg 2x ed and keep it there instead.
Whew!
well heres how last nights workout went.
Lifts
This week
Last week
New
Flat DB press- 60x10, 75x10, 90x6
__________________60x10, 75x10, 90x7
Incline DB Press- 45x10, 55x10, 65x8
______________ 45x10, 55x10, 70x10
Incline smith press- 135x10, 185x10, 185x10
________________ 135x10, 165x10, 165x10, 175x11.5
Cable fly(l/r)- 55/55x10, 65/65x10, 60/60x12
___________ 45/45x10, 60/60x10, 80/80x8, 60/60x12
Cable press- 50/50x10, 65/65x10, 85/85x12, 70/70x15
Rev Grip DB press- 35/35x10, 40/40x10, 50/50x9
Dips- BWx10, x12(wide), x10(last week only)
And that was all she wrote. Def decreased the volume per exercise, just cause I didnt feel strong at all and had no energy at first but then the last 3 exercises it started to pick up and was able to again increase volume and weight.
Will def be making sure I hit the gym within my normal space of time after preworkout meal and def wont be dosing DHEA that high anymore.
Wow the dhea and thyroid stuff is interesting...
The effects of some hormones can be quite surprising! Did you know that Vitamin D regulates over 1000 genes :jaw:it really is! it scares me!
Thanks
GJJ
The effects of some hormones can be quite surprising! Did you know that Vitamin D regulates over 1000 genes :jaw:
Which reminds me, I need to post up the thread about Vit. D supplementation, and remind you guys to supplement ~2000 IU's during the upcoming winter months.:run:
I've read it a few places. Just found it stated here but no citation, Invalid Link Removed . I'll keep my eyes open though.can i get a link? thinks bro! good to know! im going to go research this!
Thanks
GJJ
I've read it a few places. Just found it stated here but no citation, Invalid Link Removed . I'll keep my eyes open though.
Invalid Link Removed looks interesting.
Edit: That was a nice review. A real flashback to Molecular Biology, good times.
The effects of some hormones can be quite surprising! Did you know that Vitamin D regulates over 1000 genes :jaw:
Which reminds me, I need to post up the thread about Vit. D supplementation, and remind you guys to supplement ~2000 IU's during the upcoming winter months.:run:
and thats why your such a stud!!!
(imagines easy dancing round a chair with 80's music blasting then sits down pulls a chain and milk splashes all over him.... MILK IT DOES A BODY GOOD, across the screen)
no homo :ntome:
I drink a lot of milk![]()
lol reminds me of chad for some reason![]()
ya I think thats what it was.... lol.He may have inspired that pic....
Come to think of it, he did have a cow pic as an avy for a while. :lol:
Because of T1 I now dose 2000IU's of Vitamin D daily.
Also because of T1, I now fap daily to pics of UF girls :jaw::run:
Because of T1, I am wanting to take Phera again!! :icon_lol:
Impressive gains so far T1.![]()
Because of T1 I now dose 2000IU's of Vitamin D daily.
Also because of T1, I now fap daily to pics of UF girls :jaw::run:
because of T1 my fantasy team is now 3-7. :frustrate
:djparty:
Just kidding, hank.
I'm poised to take down occ this week as well. :bruce1:
nice, you might slip into a play-off slot at this rate.
Hey T, do you have enough cs to last you the complete cycle?Thanks, pem!
I just realized i keep forgetting to log my cycle support in there. I've been taking my 2 scoops everyday.![]()
nice 1st week brohym!!!
I too have been feeling a burn/pump in my arms when I do some fast and long typing, lol.
I envy your 40mg of Phera fo sho, thats a NICE dose of a GREAT compound.
Grilla I cant wait for the 1-T to get here either! should be soon. Im really lookin forward to what it will add to the cycle!
Thanks spence! You've done a very fine job yourself buddy!
This party will really kick in once we receive the 1-T. I can't freakin' wait!! :drunk:
Yes, I think this will be the longest running avatar that I have ever had... I just can't let it go!Damn that ass in your avy Ironose:
I mean damn that T1... I MEAN damn that 1-T not being here yet!!! lol
Yes, I think this will be the longest running avatar that I have ever had... I just can't let it go!![]()
It's hard to improve on perfection bro!! Dat beech is da sheet!! :whip:Yes, I think this will be the longest running avatar that I have ever had... I just can't let it go!![]()
Hyperdrol Version 2My aplogies again, but what is HDX2 short for? Is there an acronym library somewhere that I can reference?