Welcome To Anabolic Minds! Introduction Thread!

spooneagle said:
Hello all, new to the forum. Currently trying to bulk up, constantly told about how low body fat I am, so I am really excited to see what will come from this. In the restaurant industry. Nice to meet everyone. Was look up some info on PCT, and decided to register. Buncha like minded folks it seems. Have a good day!! I am 6'0 ft 160lbs. trying to get to 180 before summer ;). studying to be a personal trainer, turn 27 in June.
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Welcome!
 
Thanks for having me back!!! I used to rep for All The Whey here back in the day. Lost my handle as it was tied in with ATW. It's great to be back among people that train hard and look out for each other. It's definitely easier staying focused being here with all the great advice and articles. Hopefully I can get back to sponsoring on here and run product again when ATW is up and running.
 
Welcome back home brother :)

What year was that roughly? We still have a lot of old-school members around
 
Thx D2L, 2008 to 2010 looks like they took over my handle near the end. I used Marcus ATW at the time. Yeh can't wait to catch up with the fellas.
 
Hey all,

I'm 31 and working on getting my fat ass in shape.
I first started working out in high school when I was 16 but never really stuck with it then when I got into drinking and partying. Fast forward many years and I was over 330lbs and hated myself (I eat because I'm depressed and I'm depressed because I eat). I changed some things in my diet, tried to work out again - got down to about 280 and stayed around that for a couple more years.
Fast forward again till August 2014, I started working out of province (fly in/fly out), had nothing to do in camp and lots of food available to me. I could either get fat and miserable again or get in shape and be an inspiration to my daughter, I chose the later. Starting a Ketogenic diet, started lifting heavy **** and putting it down again - now I'm down 215 lbs and feel better then I ever have in my life.

I'm here to learn, sort of playing around with the idea of some sort of cycle of something once I get a bit leaner (at 20% now).
 
Markus ATW said:
Thx D2L, 2008 to 2010 looks like they took over my handle near the end. I used Marcus ATW at the time. Yeh can't wait to catch up with the fellas.
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Welcome back.

KetoSpartan said:
Hey all,

I'm 31 and working on getting my fat ass in shape.
I first started working out in high school when I was 16 but never really stuck with it then when I got into drinking and partying. Fast forward many years and I was over 330lbs and hated myself (I eat because I'm depressed and I'm depressed because I eat). I changed some things in my diet, tried to work out again - got down to about 280 and stayed around that for a couple more years.
Fast forward again till August 2014, I started working out of province (fly in/fly out), had nothing to do in camp and lots of food available to me. I could either get fat and miserable again or get in shape and be an inspiration to my daughter, I chose the later. Starting a Ketogenic diet, started lifting heavy **** and putting it down again - now I'm down 215 lbs and feel better then I ever have in my life.

I'm here to learn, sort of playing around with the idea of some sort of cycle of something once I get a bit leaner (at 20% now).
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And welcome aboard:)
 
Markus ATW said:
Thx D2L, 2008 to 2010 looks like they took over my handle near the end. I used Marcus ATW at the time. Yeh can't wait to catch up with the fellas.
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KetoSpartan said:
Hey all,

I'm 31 and working on getting my fat ass in shape.
I first started working out in high school when I was 16 but never really stuck with it then when I got into drinking and partying. Fast forward many years and I was over 330lbs and hated myself (I eat because I'm depressed and I'm depressed because I eat). I changed some things in my diet, tried to work out again - got down to about 280 and stayed around that for a couple more years.
Fast forward again till August 2014, I started working out of province (fly in/fly out), had nothing to do in camp and lots of food available to me. I could either get fat and miserable again or get in shape and be an inspiration to my daughter, I chose the later. Starting a Ketogenic diet, started lifting heavy **** and putting it down again - now I'm down 215 lbs and feel better then I ever have in my life.

I'm here to learn, sort of playing around with the idea of some sort of cycle of something once I get a bit leaner (at 20% now).
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Welcome!
 
Hi all, I'm Karl and live in NYC. I'm 34, 5'4, about 170lbs and been in and out of the gym since 19. My biggest lifts were, 315 bench, 400lb squat and 405lb deadlift. I briefly did Olympic weightlifting in which that was when I was my strongest...clean and jerking 242lbs within a short time and doing steadily well before a sports hernia killed my motivation and training regimen. at one time I was a certified ACE personal trainer. Learned a lot and always like learning more....
In my 20's I tried 1ad, 4ad, m1t. Nothing fancy I guess but they were strong. I now lift 2-3x a week...mess around with power snatches and clean and jerks once in while. I hope to find a good training partner in NYC so I can make some good progress again. It would be good to interact and belong to a nice community who love the iron game.
 
BoloYeung1 said:
Hi all, I'm Karl and live in NYC. I'm 34, 5'4, about 170lbs and been in and out of the gym since 19. My biggest lifts were, 315 bench, 400lb squat and 405lb deadlift. I briefly did Olympic weightlifting in which that was when I was my strongest...clean and jerking 242lbs within a short time and doing steadily well before a sports hernia killed my motivation and training regimen. at one time I was a certified ACE personal trainer. Learned a lot and always like learning more....
In my 20's I tried 1ad, 4ad, m1t. Nothing fancy I guess but they were strong. I now lift 2-3x a week...mess around with power snatches and clean and jerks once in while. I hope to find a good training partner in NYC so I can make some good progress again. It would be good to interact and belong to a nice community who love the iron game.
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Welcome to AM brother it sounds like you picked the right place!
Tag me in if you ever decide to run a log :)
 
BoloYeung1 said:
Hi all, I'm Karl and live in NYC. I'm 34, 5'4, about 170lbs and been in and out of the gym since 19. My biggest lifts were, 315 bench, 400lb squat and 405lb deadlift. I briefly did Olympic weightlifting in which that was when I was my strongest...clean and jerking 242lbs within a short time and doing steadily well before a sports hernia killed my motivation and training regimen. at one time I was a certified ACE personal trainer. Learned a lot and always like learning more....
In my 20's I tried 1ad, 4ad, m1t. Nothing fancy I guess but they were strong. I now lift 2-3x a week...mess around with power snatches and clean and jerks once in while. I hope to find a good training partner in NYC so I can make some good progress again. It would be good to interact and belong to a nice community who love the iron game.
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Welcome:).
 
BoloYeung1 said:
Hi all, I'm Karl and live in NYC. I'm 34, 5'4, about 170lbs and been in and out of the gym since 19. My biggest lifts were, 315 bench, 400lb squat and 405lb deadlift. I briefly did Olympic weightlifting in which that was when I was my strongest...clean and jerking 242lbs within a short time and doing steadily well before a sports hernia killed my motivation and training regimen. at one time I was a certified ACE personal trainer. Learned a lot and always like learning more....
In my 20's I tried 1ad, 4ad, m1t. Nothing fancy I guess but they were strong. I now lift 2-3x a week...mess around with power snatches and clean and jerks once in while. I hope to find a good training partner in NYC so I can make some good progress again. It would be good to interact and belong to a nice community who love the iron game.
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Welcome Karl
 
I haven't been on for a few days due to holiday season rush. Welcome to all the new members! You really have picked the best forum. The folks here are the least judgmental and are really willing to help, no matter your skill/knowledge level. Looking forward to seeing you out in the threads, brothers!
 
Hello, I am Larry
New here, looking for advice on a few things.
45, 5'8, 220lbs
Working towards Strongman competitions in the upcoming year.
 
Hello all!! My name is Rod and just found the forum.

48 6'5" 315

Looking to lose weight and recomp my body. Also working toward my first powerlifting meet in July 2016.

Hoping to get info on supplements, training and nutrition.

Target goals are squat-315, bench-315 deadlift-500
 
You picked a great place Rod, we've got a lot of great guys who can help you out along the way.
Welcome to AM brother.
 
lytpracing said:
Hello all!! My name is Rod and just found the forum.

48 6'5" 315

Looking to lose weight and recomp my body. Also working toward my first powerlifting meet in July 2016.

Hoping to get info on supplements, training and nutrition.

Target goals are squat-315, bench-315 deadlift-500
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Welcome to AM brotha!
 
Sup' ladies and gents!

Handle is pronounced signal (like what you get over the air), from my days as a jarhead during Desert Storm.

BACKGROUND-----
45yo
5'"10
178lb
14% bf (down from 20% and still dropping due to keto and renewed excercise)

Been fit all my life, extremely so before 25. But extremely low natty bodyfat when young and the pounding of wartime service hammered my joints and is starting to show in my old age.

Been contemplating going to the "dark side" after dismal (for me) test readings i got through LEF a few years back . I was spurred to get their full blood panel after noticing reduced strength, longer healing times, deteriorating status of long-term injuries starting in my early 30's. These started to impact my fitness and even basic everyday functionality.

I've had kids and the snip years back, and was head shaving 20 years before it was in style, so sterility and hair loss are non-issues for me. Been studying AAS for years and recently SARMS and peptides. So Ive altered my diet and training to prepare for any and all PEDS.

OBJECTIVES-----

- increase natural test as much as possible, then go over and above if future assements warrant
- heal old injuries
- decrease recovery time
- increase strength and stamina
- increase general well-being
- alter body composition (in my prime I was wiry and extremely strong (think Bruce at 5'10", 155lbs) I'd like that back with maybe a bit more size.

That said, I still would rather not shut down what little production I have left, but max it as much as possible... so at first I'm leaning towards...

-mild, short SERM cycles
-low dose, long-term GH releasing peptide

and/or

-clomid/arimidex only therapy

...again, at first.

Intermittent low-dose (<500mg/wk) test e is not out of the question though and the option to go full tilt with any of the above is on the table if I like what I'm getting. I don't need short cuts or "massive gainz" in a short period, slow and steady if fine with me.

Been lurking on AAS forums (including this one) for years, so thanks to everyone for all the research material during this time.

I hope to contribute to you as much as you all have contributed to me.
 
psygnale said:
Sup' ladies and gents!

Handle is pronounced signal (like what you get over the air), from my days as a jarhead during Desert Storm.

BACKGROUND-----
45yo
5'"10
178lb
14% bf (down from 20% and still dropping due to keto and renewed excercise)

Been fit all my life, extremely so before 25. But extremely low natty bodyfat when young and the pounding of wartime service hammered my joints and is starting to show in my old age.

Been contemplating going to the "dark side" after dismal (for me) test readings i got through LEF a few years back . I was spurred to get their full blood panel after noticing reduced strength, longer healing times, deteriorating status of long-term injuries starting in my early 30's. These started to impact my fitness and even basic everyday functionality.

I've had kids and the snip years back, and was head shaving 20 years before it was in style, so sterility and hair loss are non-issues for me. Been studying AAS for years and recently SARMS and peptides. So Ive altered my diet and training to prepare for any and all PEDS.

OBJECTIVES-----

- increase natural test as much as possible, then go over and above if future assements warrant
- heal old injuries
- decrease recovery time
- increase strength and stamina
- increase general well-being
- alter body composition (in my prime I was wiry and extremely strong (think Bruce at 5'10", 155lbs) I'd like that back with maybe a bit more size.

That said, I still would rather not shut down what little production I have left, but max it as much as possible... so at first I'm leaning towards...

-mild, short SERM cycles
-low dose, long-term GH releasing peptide

and/or

-clomid/arimidex only therapy

...again, at first.

Intermittent low-dose (<500mg/wk) test e is not out of the question though and the option to go full tilt with any of the above is on the table if I like what I'm getting. I don't need short cuts or "massive gainz" in a short period, slow and steady if fine with me.

Been lurking on AAS forums (including this one) for years, so thanks to everyone for all the research material during this time.

I hope to contribute to you as much as you all have contributed to me.
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Welcome bro! I'm assuming that although your test levels are low (for you) that they aren't low enough for your doc to consider TRT. Is that a correct assumption. You'll find lots of useful info about TRT and combating the effects of aging in the 35 and older forum. Good luck.
 
Pretty much dead on stud...

I could probably convince some of the more liberal-minded wellness/life extension types for a script no problem, but in the end, they're all constrained by what government regulations they fall under.

Because of this, even if my test were low enough to be a non-issue, I wouldnt bother trying to get a script. Even the most innovative TRT regimens guys are getting seem almost...boringly standardized to me.

The ham-fisted nanny-state regulations and unnessessary constraint in the face of all the new innovations and knowledge we have drives me up the wall. Hell, there are so many things I've tried or wanted to try that are "controlled" or outright illegal it isn't even funny.

- epidrine became controlled
- 5% iodine became controlled
- pyridoxamine became controlled
-bovine phosphitydlsterene was legislated out of existence
- SARMS, SERMS and peptides hoarded by manufacturers
- steroids controlled

Everything that increases health and vitality >that actually works< gets methodically taken away, yet I can go out and buy estrogenic compounds for pennies a ton no problem.

Apologise for the off tangent rant, guess I've been needing to get that off my chest for awhile...

Anyway, thanks stud. Be seeing you.
 
psygnale said:
Sup' ladies and gents!

Handle is pronounced signal (like what you get over the air), from my days as a jarhead during Desert Storm.

BACKGROUND-----
45yo
5'"10
178lb
14% bf (down from 20% and still dropping due to keto and renewed excercise)

Been fit all my life, extremely so before 25. But extremely low natty bodyfat when young and the pounding of wartime service hammered my joints and is starting to show in my old age.

Been contemplating going to the "dark side" after dismal (for me) test readings i got through LEF a few years back . I was spurred to get their full blood panel after noticing reduced strength, longer healing times, deteriorating status of long-term injuries starting in my early 30's. These started to impact my fitness and even basic everyday functionality.

I've had kids and the snip years back, and was head shaving 20 years before it was in style, so sterility and hair loss are non-issues for me. Been studying AAS for years and recently SARMS and peptides. So Ive altered my diet and training to prepare for any and all PEDS.

OBJECTIVES-----

- increase natural test as much as possible, then go over and above if future assements warrant
- heal old injuries
- decrease recovery time
- increase strength and stamina
- increase general well-being
- alter body composition (in my prime I was wiry and extremely strong (think Bruce at 5'10", 155lbs) I'd like that back with maybe a bit more size.

That said, I still would rather not shut down what little production I have left, but max it as much as possible... so at first I'm leaning towards...

-mild, short SERM cycles
-low dose, long-term GH releasing peptide

and/or

-clomid/arimidex only therapy

...again, at first.

Intermittent low-dose (<500mg/wk) test e is not out of the question though and the option to go full tilt with any of the above is on the table if I like what I'm getting. I don't need short cuts or "massive gainz" in a short period, slow and steady if fine with me.

Been lurking on AAS forums (including this one) for years, so thanks to everyone for all the research material during this time.

I hope to contribute to you as much as you all have contributed to me.
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Welcome
 
Hello all,

I'm not new but a returning member that hasn't posted since 2013. It's nice to be back in a familiar place here :)
 
Hello Everyone.

Been lurking here and learning some new things for a few months now. Can't even remember how I found this forum but i'm glad I did.
I'm 44, almost 45, been lifting off and on since I was 16. Have been doing lots of body weight stuff for a couple years and started seriously lifting again
about 8 months ago.
 
Thiefcatcher said:
Hello Everyone.

Been lurking here and learning some new things for a few months now. Can't even remember how I found this forum but i'm glad I did.
I'm 44, almost 45, been lifting off and on since I was 16. Have been doing lots of body weight stuff for a couple years and started seriously lifting again
about 8 months ago.
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Welcome!
OrganicShadow said:
Hello all,

I'm not new but a returning member that hasn't posted since 2013. It's nice to be back in a familiar place here :)
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And welcome back!
 
Thiefcatcher said:
Hello Everyone.

Been lurking here and learning some new things for a few months now. Can't even remember how I found this forum but i'm glad I did.
I'm 44, almost 45, been lifting off and on since I was 16. Have been doing lots of body weight stuff for a couple years and started seriously lifting again
about 8 months ago.
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Welcome to AM brother!
 
Driven2lift said:
Welcome back brother,
I'd like to think it should still feel like home
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Thanks. I'll be browsing quietly for a while and asking questions.
 
What's up guys. First blog ever. Married, one daughter. Into bodybuilding. Second show in March. Looking to gain much knowledge as possible. I do more asking questions and listening than anything. Thanks for accepting me.
 
Thanks! Not sure how to ask questions without getting banned so I'll just be reading other blogs and responses and go from there. Once again...thanks bro
 
Hi all guys! I'm Erik an italian with hot spanish blood, a woodcutter (and fitness enthusiast :)) who want to know more about human body. Sorry but my english is so poor...great site btw! hope to contribute as well!
 
Welcome Erik,
Did you upload it on your pc and save the changes?
Should work fine
 
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