PHASE 3 (update): REHABILITATION AND RECOMPOSITION
LOG UPDATE: 7 November 2019
CURRENT WEIGHT: 249.5 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 232 lbs
Augmented Hormone Replacement Therapy
The optimization of human physiological processes through the long-term artificial enhancement of their respective pathways - hormonal or other; anabolism is referenced as a critical marker. Contrasting standard TRT and HRT protocols, Augmented Hormone Replacement Therapy (AHRT) incorporates a variety of synthetic compounds not found in natural physiological environments or amounts. AHRT is a strategic approach in PED protocol development intended to achieve a maximum benefit [to performance, conditioning, and quality of life], while lowering overall drug usage and mitigating risk potential.
The Project
This "live" experiment in exogenous hormone modulation incorporates AHRT principles through a series of on-going refinements to PED, training, and nutrition protocols to best support my current needs; that is, to make the most of my body while simultaneously healing it. The purpose of undergoing this experiment is to challenge the current status quo - largely summarized as "more is better" - with "making the most from the least."
Admittedly, I'm a fan of blasting and wanting to get hyuge, but circumstances have circumvented that mentality for the moment. Being able to formulate new ideas, write about my experiences, and achieve new goals serves as mental relief while I face this forced "down time" away from being the commercial gym badass. Hopefully, this log can provide useful information and intrigue to others facing injury, or who simply wish to entertain conservative drug usage.
Currently, I am enduring a terribly sprained/injured elbow and forearm on my right side and very stiff left shoulder. There are good and bad days depending on training. Needless to say I need to apply a more aggressive approach to recovery. I have further tightened my diet, overhauled drugs, and wrote an entirely new training program for myself.
Training is something I have been reluctant to change, but begrudgingly recognize that I am spinning my wheels with getting my arm better by following traditional approaches. Instead, I have selected 4 primary movements from which I have developed 4 different workouts around. The chosen exercises are intended to maximize my training ROI while minimizing movements that piss my arm off. Additionally, I will follow a 1-day-on, 1-day-off style to help my arm heal, improve select movements and body parts, and maintain areas not able to be directly trained.
Despite trimming up my nutrition, weight has been staying pretty high. Again, I'm not upset by this, but am slightly baffled since my weight was getting close to 239 when my calories were close to 1k higher. My legs are definitely improving so that could be an explanation in part. I have another theory though which I will touch on after looking to see if this is an influencing variable. As of today, I near 250 lbs and have set a goal weight of 232 lbs to recomp around. This was initially to be achieved by December 1 based on a review of previous diet macros and weight fluctuations. However, since weight is holding, I have no set end date to achieve this as I do not want to force myself into a lower weight and risk muscle loss. I approximate 6 weeks to be a reasonable time frame.
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PED PROTOCOL
Drugs have been dramatically lowered from its highest point and replaced with faster esters for daily injections of small amounts. I went ahead and had my own custom blend made specifically for AHRT Project: Test Iso 75mg, 50mg Mast Prop, and Tren Ace 25mg per 1ml. As discussed in previous posts, this will maximize compound utilization, processing, and benefit efficiency while minimizing or removing harmful effects. Supporting this theory, I have omitted the use of AI's as they should be unnecessary.
Growth Hormone application will be done on training days only. 5iu of Generic Sub-Q (2 hour peak of GH/IGF/Follistatin) right before fasted training and 5iu of Generic Intramuscularly (30 hour push of IGF, allegedly) immediately before bed, which will carry over to my recovery days.
Injectables:
Testosterone Isocaproate: 36.5mg ED
Masteron Propionate: 25mg ED
Tren Acetate: 12.5mg ED
Orals:
Anavar: 25mg
Proviron: 25mg
Growth/Peptides:
Generic: 5iu Sub-Q (morning/pre-workout) - training days
Generic: 5iu IM (evening/pre-bed) - training days
TB-500: 0.5mg daily
BPC-157: 0.5mg daily
Fat Loss/Composition:
T2: 600mcg
T3: 25mcg
T4: 100mcg
Ancillaries:
Tadalafil: 10mg EOD
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NUTRITION/SCHEDULE/TIMING
Training day macros are approximately: 3410 cal / 327g protein / 310g carbs / 88g fat
*this excludes the use of No Sugar Added Ketchup and Cocoa (100%)
Rest days are formatted similarly, but will see a slight decrease in carbohydrates.
I don't much deviate from my scheduled meals, but anyone who has followed me knows that I am a fiend for MOTHERFUCKING BISON BURGERS. My dad usually makes these over the weekend when I go visit my parents or watch the UFC fights. These will not be removed from my diet; however, they will be consumed responsibly and treated more as a meal replacement rather than additional cheat food.
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TRAINING DAYS
- 7:30am: T2 (Ember) 300mcg, T3 12.5mcg, T4 50mcg, Anavar 25mg
- [Test Iso: 36.5mg, Mast Prop: 25mg, 12.5mg]
- 8:00am: Generic 5iu Sub-Q
Pre-workout: Demon Drops (DMAA by Vicious Labs), Special Forces (Nootropic by Gainbusters)
Gym: 8:00am-9:15am
Intra-workout: 10g EAAs, Gatorade Zero
Meal 1 (9:45pm): Post-workout
50g Isolate, 60g Oatmeal, 150g Blueberries, 10g Cacao (100%), 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt
[Wrecking Crew, Swolly, Overtraining Solution, Creatine]
Meal 2 (11:00am): 10 minute walk
8oz Beef (96%), 8oz Potato, 50g Carrots, 150g Coleslaw, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Nektar, Fish Oil, Vitamin D 5,000iu]
Meal 3 (2:00pm): 10 minute walk or Pump Circuit
8 x Whole Eggs, 8oz Potato, 150g Blueberries, 10g Cacao (100%), 1 tsp. Pink Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
- 4:00pm: T2 (Ember) 300mcg, T3 12.5mcg, T4 50mcg, Proviron 25mg
Meal 4 (5:00pm): 10 minute walk or Pump Circuit
8oz Beef (96%), 8oz Potato, 50g Carrots, 150g Coleslaw, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
Meal 5 (7:30pm):
8oz Beef (96%), 8oz Potato, 50g Carrots, 150g Coleslaw, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt, 3oz Pure Orange Juice
[Wrecking Crew, Fish Oil, Vitamin D 5,000iu]
Meal 6 (10:00pm):
50g Isolate Shake, 28g Raw Almonds
[KSM-66 (Blight) 600mg, Mwendo]
- 10:30pm: Generic GH 5iu IM, TB-500 & BPC-157
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REST DAYS
- 8:00am: T2 (Ember) 300mcg, T3 12.5mcg, T4 50mcg, Anavar 25mg
- [Test Iso: 36.5mg, Mast Prop: 25mg, 12.5mg]
Meal 1 (9:00pm):
8oz Beef (96%), 6oz Potato, 50g Carrots, 150g Coleslaw, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt, 3oz Pure Orange Juice
[Wrecking Crew, Nektar, Fish Oil, Vitamin D 5,000iu]
Meal 2 (11:30am): 10 minute walk
8oz Beef (96%), 6oz Potato, 50g Carrots, 150g Coleslaw, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
Meal 3 (2:00pm): 10 minute walk or Pump Circuit
8 x Whole Eggs, 6oz Potato, 150g Blueberries, 10g Cacao (100%), 1 tsp. Pink Salt
[Wrecking Crew, Swolly, Overtraining Solution]
- 4:00pm: T2 (Ember) 300mcg, T3 12.5mcg, T4 50mcg, Proviron 25mg
Meal 4 (5:00pm): 10 minute walk or Pump Circuit
8oz Beef (96%), 6oz Potato, 50g Carrots, 150g Coleslaw, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
Meal 5 (7:30pm):
8oz Beef (96%), 6oz Potato, 50g Carrots, 150g Coleslaw, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt, 3oz Pure Orange Juice
[Wrecking Crew, Fish Oil, Vitamin D 5,000iu]
Meal 6 (10:00pm):
50g Isolate Shake, 28g Raw Almonds
[KSM-66 (Blight) 600mg, Mwendo]
- 10:30pm: TB-500 & BPC-157
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TRAINING SESSIONS: (75 minutes; warm ups [WU] included)
Since I have never approached training in this manner, workouts listed are a tentative guideline and may see increases or decreases in volume depending on response.
Additionally, similar or variant exercises may be incorporated, or substituted, for other exercises. For example, Leg Curls may include unilateral, or Cable Fly may be swapped for Pec Dec.
Workout #1
1) Squats: 10 sets
2) Lying Leg Curl: 5 sets
3) Seated Leg Curl: 5 sets
4) Calves Exercise: 5 sets
Workout #2
1) Heavy Farmers Walk: 6 sets
2) Seated Cable Fly: 4 sets
3) Upward Cable Fly: 4 sets
4) Chest Press Machine: 4 sets
5) Reverse Pec Dec: 6 sets
6) Lateral Raises: 6 sets
7) Front Raises: 6 sets
8) Calves Exercise: 5 sets
Workout #3
1) Leg Press: 10 sets
2) Leg Extensions: 5 sets
3) Horizontal Leg Press: 5 sets
4) Calves Exercise: 5 sets
Workout #4
1) Rack Pulls: 5 sets
2) Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets
3) Low Rows: 3 sets
4) Lat Pullover: 3 sets
5) EZ Cable Curl: 3 sets
6) Seated Cable Curl: 3 sets
7) Unilateral Cable Curl: 3 sets
8) Calves Exercise: 5 sets