Testosterone Enanthate only cycle - 1st in 14 years of training on/off

[randy841]

Monday night 90 minute Chest & Bi workout

CHEST
Flat Bench (Free weight) 225lb*7 Reps

Once this level (225lb*7) is breached i will have broken my plateau from Creatine/Glu cycles. Used to be able to do 8 reps for 225lb. Should happen by next week. Goal is to able bench press 295lb+ (free weight) in the next 8 weeks for 1RM.

Decline (Free weight) 225lb*6

Incline (Smith Machine) 245lb )8-10

Volume is reduced to 2-3 hard sets, not counting warmups. On heavy compound days, not supersetting i.e. bench press with bicep curl etc.

BI
Barbell curl 120lb *4-6.
17" and 16"3/8 Left & Right Bicep girth (flexed). Goal is for 18.5" bi's by completion of cycle. On a relative basis bi's are my weakness in terms of muscle fullness akin to bench strength weakness (noted a few times in my logs). These two areas are of utmost focus, however other muscle groups will not be neglected and get just as much attention. By setting goals, i have something to look forward, which i have always done in the past. Goals are not to supersede anyone else or anything, but strictly in gauging my own peak performance.

Hammer Dumbbell curls 2 sets 70lb*5each & 3sets 50lb * 7-8each

Preacher curls 85*6-8lb
Left elbow pain - weight kept to minimal for muscle mass focus & pump as opposed to working on strength/power. Pumps are enormous. Elbow pain comes and goes for a few years now, not due to T/E. As i've noted before i am only reaching same levels as i would at peak levels of Creatine/Glu cycles where i always typically level out after 15-25lb gain in 8 weeks.

No cardio lately due to time limitations.

Some anomalies to be noted.
Usually for neck pain relief and stiffness, cracking is done numerous times a day which provides significant comfort. For the past 2 weeks, not able to crack as much likely to due to water retention held within the joints/ligaments.

Wearing socks seeing welts in legs. Definitely holding a lot of water, as deep indents are visible post workout starting yesterday for the first time. Weight is 233-237lb.

Due to rapid gain of weight, I also find myself sometimes trying to catch a breath sometimes (especially after weight gainer/protein shakes post workout-- add to that a few liters of water). Out of breath - albeit for a short period of time, but it is still something to be noted. Normally, i would be able to go on the Stairmaster for an hour without break. The last i tried 2 weeks back, due to excruciating back pain that day could only due 20m (post heavy leg workout). Cardiovascular is still there however, maybe slightly mitigated. Always trade- offs. That's a given and to be expected. Can't have both. Aim is for max muscle mass & strength.

Size 34 pants are starting to be snug. Abdominal area bloat is clearly visible.

 

[randy841]

human grade test

Presently using Testoviron Depot 250-********

NOTE: Different batch than noted in picture

 

[strength13]

this post doesnt have anything to do with this thread. keep it on topic or dont post.

 

[randy841]

Exactly 3 weeks on cycle Dec 16-2010 ^22lb +

Dec 16, 2010 2:59am 6th injection left glute completed successfully

On a good note no major signs of acne, slight red heads here and there (very mild). Good news because of what i went through in my teenage years, when hormones were on over-drive. Accordingly, i was more afraid of that than anything else, & the corresponding scarring that comes along with it. So far so good. Nothing topical is being used.

Blood pressure 123/63/ 85 heartbeat (that is around the average of 3 tests. Systolic pressure was a little low to norm when measured against prior numbers. Nothing to be alarmed about, as i figured it would be shooting through the roof with the rapid gain of weight). Prior to commencement of cycle cut out any extraneous salts, sugars, except for the occasional drop of brown sugar in oatmeal, coffee, or/and tea.

Wed evening trained Back & Shoulders

Prior to workout 1ASA 325MG & 1 8MG Ephedrine pill - to reduce bloating.

25minute stair-master (Interval 3-5 level)
A definite difference is noted in cardiovascular capacity due to the rapid gain of body weight. Completed prior to weight training to see present performance.

After cardio, felt a little off in training.

BACK
Dead-lifts (Free weights)
275lb*10 (easy)
325lb*7
345lb*5

Goal in 8 weeks 445lb*1RM

Machine Rows
4plates*45lb + 10lb for 4-5 reps each side (hard)
3*45+10lb 8-10 easy (strict form)


SHOULDERS
Military Press
145lb 10 reps easy
165lb*4-5

By the way mentioning those exercises that can be measured against in the coming weeks to see progress in terms of lifts, hence the detail. Other exercises are of mi-nute importance and only form part of the completion process for a particular body part, as such details on those lifts are negated. The sets/reps are pretty much standard for all exercises in a pyramid approach i.e. 4-5 sets 10 8 6 4 etc. mentioned in prior logs.

SOME ANOMALIES
Back pain is starting to mitigate substantially. Because of the fear of further back pain, completed dead lifts first. No problem, except minor. Likely water embedded deep into the tissue, and now spinal fluid retention normalizing.

Neck crack - able to complete this task. I noticed the cardio may have aided, as i got rid of some water while stepping.

Heart beat average during cardio 148-156 per minute. A little above average, likely to due to increased pressure on heart to due to increased body weight.

The explanation following the noted anomalies are my hypothesis, there may be other physiological factors involved compounded by extraneous activities that involve diet, training, and genetic predisposition i.e. accelerated heart rate etc.

Flexibility, is starting to come back after a few sessions where i.e touching toes, putting on socks was difficult -- post workout. Generally, very flexible. Fascia tissue stretching has always aided growth, free from injury, recovery, and strength. I want to be able to remain somewhat flexible, so routinely stretching is completed.

Overall everything is coming along nicely,
Gaining about a 1/4" on arms weekly.

 

[randy841]

Forget weigh-in post workout. It's leveling out however, i've noted.

 

[randy841]

Side effects

TYPICAL SIDE EFFECTS T/E

Experienced N/Y

Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances (Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates.) Y - likely just water retention.

Gynecomastia N

Increased rate of hair growth N

Liver function tests N/A To be completed

Mail Pattern Baldness N

Back acne N More itchiness, however.

Face Acne Y Slight. More redness especially above eyes

Increased blood pressure N

Aggressiveness, both in the gym and out, In gym Y. Out N.

Metabolic - Increased serum cholesterol. N/A check up next week

Sex drive (frequency and duration of penile erections) N

T3/T4 (Androgens may decrease levels of thyroxin binding globulin resulting in decreased total T4 serum levels and increased resin uptake of T3 and T4). On last checkup these levels were altered prior to T/E administration while cycling 21day each Clenbuterol & Cytomel.

Testicle change No noticeable shrinkage at all

Other effects
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; changes in menstrual periods; coughing fit; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; facial hair growth; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; shortness of breath; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; voice changes or hoarseness; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/testosterone-enanthate-side-effects.html

 

[RJ]

On another note, i see 1ml in the ampules exactly. Upon pull out into syringe, after bubbles/air have been removed -- seeing average .8ML. So i am really only getting 400mg of T/E weekly instead of the 500mg. Pretty common?

yes, but you're actually getting less than that. The ester release conversion for LE test is about 75-80% of actual dosage. So you're actually only getting about 320mg/w.

 

[randy841]

you're actually only getting about 320mg/w.

Seems i am getting more of a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) dosage (higher norm), than one for bodybuilding.

As my test levels were very very low to begin with (prior trauma to head & body), even the 2 shots weekly are working well so far however.

I have done testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) on Androgel (1 for a few months then 2 gel packs daily), Test Troche (50mg daily) with 1 Indole-3 Carbinol daily (200mg), and Organon Andriol (4 daily 40mg each), (2005-2006). None of the aforementioned therapies did anything for me in raising free test and T4 levels. I eventually stopped when doc refused injections and gave me the run around. Told him i'd get my own, which i did. However, waited until now too start, albeit at a higher dosage (killing 2 birds with one stone?). Two docs were involved, one was prescribing one thing, the other something else. Neither agreed with the other.

 

[randy841]

Going into 4th week coming Wed Dec 22, 2010

30m before workout 1 ASA 325mg & 1 8mg ephedrine pill ingested.

No cardio. Just on a side note cardiovascular capacity & VO2 uptake is definitely down. Easily noticeable when doing daily activities. As the weight gain and bloat stabilizes so should the cardio capacity colleagues suggest.

Fri evening Tri's & Legs

TRI'S
Close grip bench (no supersetting)
185lb*6-8 3 sets (both elbows a little painful)

Skull crushers 90lb*8 (pain again here imminent too...did not go up in weight much. Instead focused on form & pump)

Dips 4* 12-15 reps (Becoming too easy. Will carry chain next time to add 1-2 45lb plates. Btw, this is the norm on CM/Glu cycles)

Close grip push ups/reverse grip push downs for pump 3*8-10 each set


LEGS [Left thigh 27" right 26" - measured yesterday evening-no workout]

Smith machine squats (no supersetting)
a few warm ups to test -- face first fall and hitting right knee on concrete tile this morning. Really a threshold test to see if it could be done, due to abrasion & slight pain. The game must go on!

All completed at parallel and below knee level to involve muscle fully, i don't believe in doing things half-way. Best to do less weight, then more.
285lb *10 (easy)
345lb *3-5
375lb *3 (Partial reps, in my book this does not count, so negated)

Leg extension 290lb *3-5
230*8
Used pyramid scheme and multiple sets to get that complete pump feeling.

Leg curl (lying down)
130*5-6
110*8

Calves (17" left and Right symmetry there)
4plates*45lb+1*35 for 5-8 reps
- calves are coming along fast in terms of strength, normally train them with whatever number of plates post all leg press routines.

NOTE: Sets & Reps mentioned so far in my blog since Nov 25 have been usually completed at the peak of my Creatine Monohydrate/Glutamine cycles. Going into my 4th full week anything done above and beyond in terms of weight & reps, i will have broken my plateau which was pretty much the same on last few CM/Glu cycles.

Abs [abdominal lining visible from side and top 2 abs, staying fairly lean other than the days really bloated and feeling like a pig before slaughter. Even then, i think they go without water for 24hrs. ]
Hanging leg kicks 3*10-12
Ab crunches at 45 degree angle 3*10-15


Anomalies
Smelly socks - has never occurred in the past. Noticed in Wed & today's session. As T/E starts full throttle perspiration is increasing i suppose. That might also be one of the reasons, i've noticed that some users (more than others) emanate of body and mouth odor (from the mouth, not exactly perspiration, however, there is a theory at the physiological level as T/E puts the body through various changes). Other than that, not sure if lack of hygiene or T/E to blame. So far i blame T/E, as this is the first time in all my years of training.

Bloat down. Shoulders/chest fullness really starting to kick after about 1 hour of especially heavy training. Almost everyone is taking a second look, usually wear a sweater, so not exactly showcasing. Anyways, a rapid gain in such a short period of time is definitely expected to be noticeable.

Furthermore, also starting to tone done nicely also. Once body assimilates to new compounds in body, supposedly i will not have to worry much about the water bloat. I am assuming i have the first timers dilemma. Not that i am complaining. Ephedrine helps to a degree too in my opinion in keeping the water down. In the beginning as T/E was kicking in, i was also ingesting some wrong carbs.


Post workout weigh in 232&1/4lb (no clothes/shoes). From first day ^ exactly 18&1/4lb

Colleagues suggest go a little longer than 12wk, say 16 or 20weeks so that the body can get used to the new weight and muscle.

Ok to do that?

Whats the experience in this respect for other users when they did their first T/E or Test cypionate cycle? Thanks!

 

[randy841]

Slight problem is indicated on the back.

The back pain is no longer a problem. It was just the last 2 weeks that i really noticed it and became troublesome. Fri evening did heavy squats, belt was lightly used except for heaviest sets.

While pain was underway, I was able to do nothing to mitigate it, except hyper extension exercises & stretching post-workout, that provided minor relief. At its worst was unable to hold even 15-20lb dumbbells comfortably half way into the workout.

We can correctly hypothesize the human body's adaptation mechanism is Darwinian. There are likely a few more surprises as the gains start coming and test accumulates in the body.

 

[randy841]

The back pain is no longer a problem. It was just the last 2 weeks that i really noticed it and became troublesome. Fri evening did heavy squats, belt was lightly used except for heaviest sets.

While pain was underway, I was able to do nothing to mitigate it, except hyper extension exercises & stretching post-workout, that provided minor relief. At its worst was unable to hold even 15-20lb dumbbells comfortably half way into the workout.

I thought the back problem was mitigated after the last 2 weeks with various exercises, stretching, and usage of weightlifting belt, it came back after a 2 day layoff. However, felt nothing while training legs hard on Friday. Noticed Monday morning and early afternoon back pain got debilitating at times. Took 2 Aspirins, which helped to some degree in the evening workout.

Am i lacking something, amino acids, vitamins, oils? i.e. Taurine, Arginine, etc.

 

[randy841]

7th IMI R-Glute - 4 wks into cycle Thurs

7th IMI completed with very minor bleeding Monday night (2am). Steady right hand helps. IMI was to be for Sunday -- skipping exactly 3 days T/F/Sat. Will resume next IMI as per normal schedule Thurs.

Due to back pain (see post above)
& Elbow pains could not push as hard Monday evening.

Trained Chest & Biceps

CHEST
Flat bench (free weight)
1set *185lb * 10
2sets * 225lb * 7 (no lb ^ or rep ^ from last week)
1set *245lb * 3
Aim was to attempt 1RM 275lb (will try next wk)


Incline (smith machine)
4 sets steady at 155lb *7-8
Kept to mid-level intensity due to elbow/shoulder pain/clicking

Decline (free weight)
2 sets *205lb *6-8
2 sets *185lb * 8-10

Dumbbell fly's
3 sets
45lb *8
45lb *8
35lb *10

Dips
1 set for finishing up & stretching

Want to keep volume down to maximize muscle mass & strength gains, prone to over training.



BI'S (Right (16.5")arm lags while left (17.5") continues to grow)

Bar curl
3 sets 105lb *5-7
1 set 85lb * 8-10

Preacher curl (machine apparatus)
2 sets 90lb *8
1 set 80lb *6
1 set 70lb *8
Joint pain more present with this exercise than any other

Hammer curls
2 sets 45lb *10 each
2 sets 35lb * 10 each

Concentration curls
3 sets 30lb *8-10 pumps and elbow stopping further reps


ABS
Leg raises

45 degree crunches

No Cardio

ANOMALIES
Right arm numbness has been ongoing for about 2 weeks, especially below elbow into hand. At first I thought it was happening intermittently (so ignored it), now becoming more steady. Feel likes the nerves are being pinched. Even as i type the numbness is present. So definitely something to do with T/E & rapid gain of weight. Will go see a electro-diagnosis specialist for nerve assessment.

 

[randy841]

Leg pumps

Another anomaly

Pumps on lateral side of right leg, below knee. Walking for a few minutes, it's quite noticeable, almost pain like.

Am i confusing the pumps on the back for pain too? I don't know. As i'm doing research to see whats going on with lower back pain, what may be "pumps" as most other users suggest, seems to me like pain.

One of things i came across was intake of Taurine to alleviate the pain/pump. Does that help?

 

[randy841]

body weight

FYI body weight is steady 232-236lb. On the high side saw 237 sat morning (Dec 18, 10).

 

[randy841]

List of Foods High in Protein

High protein diet includes foods like eggs, milk, spinach, soybean, quinoa, meat, fish, whole grains, rice, beans, legumes, corn, oats, peas and peanut butter.

Generally for vegetarian bodybuilders & weightlifters, it is hard to find good sources of high protein rich foods. The table below gives us an idea of protein rich foods and their protein content.


Description Weight (g) Measure Content per Measure (g)
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw 33 1 cup 1.32
Artichokes, (globe or French), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 120 1 medium 4.18
Asparagus, canned, drained solids 72 4 spears 1.54
Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained 60 4 spears 1.55
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 180 1 cup 5.31
Avocados, raw, California 28.35 1 oz 0.60
Avocados, raw, Florida 28.35 1 oz 0.45
Beans, baked, canned, plain or vegetarian 254 1 cup 12.17
Beans, baked, canned, with pork and tomato sauce 253 1 cup 13.05
Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 172 1 cup 15.24
Beans, Cowpeas (Blackeyed), immature seeds, boiled, without salt 165 1 cup 5.23
Beans, Cowpeas (blackeyed), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 170 1 cup 14.43
Beans, Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, 172 1 cup 13.30
Beans, Kidney beans, red, mature seeds, canned 256 1 cup 13.44
Beans, Kidney beans, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 177 1 cup 15.35
Beans, Lima beans, large, mature seeds, canned 241 1 cup 11.88
Beans, Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 188 1 cup 14.66
Beans, Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, without salt 124 1 cup 2.52
Beans, Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw 104 1 cup 3.16
Beans, Navy beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 182 1 cup 15.83
Beans, Pinto beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 171 1 cup 14.04
Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt 180 1 cup 22.23
Beans, Snap beans, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids 135 1 cup 1.55
Beans, Snap beans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 125 1 cup 2.36
Beans, White beans, mature seeds, canned 262 1 cup 19.02
Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 144 1 cup 3.70
Beets, canned, drained solids 170 1 cup 1.55
Broccoli, raw 88 1 cup 2.62
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 156 1 cup 4.65
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained 170 1 cup 2.86
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained 50 1 beet 0.84
Cabbage, Chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 170 1 cup 2.65
Cabbage, Chinese (pe-tsai), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 119 1 cup 1.79
Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 150 1 cup 1.53
Cabbage, raw 70 1 cup 1.01
Cabbage, red, raw 70 1 cup 0.97
Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 156 1 cup 1.70
Carrots, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 146 1 cup 1.74
Carrots, raw 110 1 cup 1.13
Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 124 1 cup 2.28
Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 180 1 cup 2.90
Cauliflower, raw 100 1 cup 1.98
Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 150 1 cup 1.25
Celery, raw 120 1 cup 0.90
Corn, sweet, white, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 77 1 ear 2.56
Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, vacuum pack, regular pack 210 1 cup 5.06
Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 77 1 ear 2.56
Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, without salt 164 1 cup 4.51
Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels on cob, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 63 1 ear 1.96
Cucumber, peeled, raw 119 1 cup 0.68
Cucumber, with peel, raw 104 1 cup 0.72
Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 105 1 cup 2.10
Endive, raw 50 1 cup 0.63
Garlic, raw 3 1 clove 0.19
Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 198 1 cup 17.86
Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw 56 1 cup 0.91
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw 55 1 cup 0.56
Lettuce, looseleaf, raw 56 1 cup 0.73
Mushrooms, canned, drained solids 156 1 cup 2.92
Mushrooms, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 156 1 cup 3.39
Mushrooms, raw 70 1 cup 2.03
Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 140 1 cup 3.16
Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 160 1 cup 2.99
Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 184 1 cup 3.83
Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) 22 5 large 0.18
Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 210 1 cup 2.86
Onions, dehydrated flakes 5 1 tbsp 0.45
Onions, raw 110 1 whole 1.28
Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw 100 1 cup 1.83
Parsley, raw 10 10 sprigs 0.30
Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 156 1 cup 2.06
Peas, edible-podded, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 160 1 cup 5.23
Peas, edible-podded, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 160 1 cup 5.60
Peas, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids 170 1 cup 7.51
Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 45 1 pepper 0.90
Peppers, hot chili, red, raw 45 1 pepper 0.90
Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 136 1 cup 1.25
Peppers, sweet, green, raw 119 1 pepper 1.06
Peppers, sweet, red, raw 119 1 pepper 1.06
Potato, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 202 1 potato 5.05
Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt 156 1 potato 3.06
Potatoes, boiled, cooked in skin, flesh, without salt 136 1 potato 2.54
Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt 135 1 potato 2.31
Potatoes, hashed brown, home-prepared 156 1 cup 3.78
Pumpkin, canned, without salt 245 1 cup 2.70
Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 245 1 cup 1.76
Radishes, raw 4.5 1 radish 0.03
Spinach, canned, drained solids 214 1 cup 6.01
Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 180 1 cup 5.35
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 190 1 cup 5.97
Spinach, raw 30 1 cup 0.86
Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 180 1 cup 1.64
Squash, summer, all varieties, raw 113 1 cup 1.33
Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt 205 1 cup 1.82
Squash, winter, butternut, frozen, cooked, boiled, without salt 240 1 cup 2.95
Sweet potato, canned, vacuum pack 255 1 cup 4.21
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt 146 1 potato 2.51
Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, without salt 156 1 potato 2.57
Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, stewed 255 1 cup 2.42
Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, whole, regular pack 240 1 cup 2.21
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 180 1 cup 1.53
Tomatoes, sun-dried 2 1 piece 0.28
Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained 3 1 piece 0.15
Watermelon, raw 286 1 wedge 1.77


Protein content of other High Protein Vegetarian Foods

Description Weight (g) Measure Content per Measure (g)
Buckwheat flour, whole-groat 120 1 cup 15.14
Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 168 1 cup 5.68
Bulgur, cooked 182 1 cup 5.61
Bulgur, dry 138 1 cup 11.70
Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 140 1 cup 17.21
Cornmeal, whole-grain, yellow 122 1 cup 9.91
Noodles, chinese, chow mein 45 1 cup 3.77
Oat bran, cooked 219 1 cup 7.03
Oat bran, raw 94 1 cup 16.26
Peanut butter, smooth style, with salt 16 1 tbsp 4.03
Quinoa, cooked - 1 cup 11
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 125 195 5.03
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, cooked 158 195 4.25
Spaghetti, cooked, enriched, without added salt 140 1 cup 6.68
Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked 140 1 cup 7.46
Tempeh 225 1 cup 31
Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride 81 1/4 block 6.51
Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 125 1 cup 12.91
Wheat flour, whole-grain 125 1 cup 16.44
Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched 125 137 16.41
Whole wheat bread 2 slices 2 slices 5
Veggie burger 1 patty 1 patty 5-24
http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/nutrition/high-protein-foods.html

 

[randy841]

Thurs Dec 23 exactly 4 weeks since 1st injection T/E BW^22 1/4lb

Wed Dec 22 evening trained Legs/Tris

Prior to workout
Caffeine 200mg
ASA 325mg
Ephedrine 8mg

LEGS
Smith machine squats
a few warmups with 1/2/2.5 plates each side
then
335lb for 5 reps (parallel to below knee)
355lb for 3 reps (parallel... ^ in reps & weight from last week, was not able to complete full reps last week with 20 more lb)
1- 285lb *8-10 (easy)
1- 195lb *10 (extra set or two alleviates the bloat)


Leg Press
10 45lb +1 25lb plates each side...could not complete for full reps so went down to 9plates each and pyramid down to 6 plates for 4 sets metal to metal.
Not as flexible as used to be, heard cracks in back when bringing press down all the way, and slight pull below left calve (painful post popping sound). No problems however post sets.


Leg Press(Calves)
starting from 6 plates each side *45b down to 3 each for 4 sets.

Barbell Straight leg dead lifts
4 sets 225lb *8-10

TRI'S
Close grip bench
2sets 185lb *8-10
2sets 210lb *6 (easy- intensity and reps kept to minimal due to left elbow pain)

Behind the neck dumbbell
2 sets with 70lb & 85 for 8-10
2 sets 100lb 6-7

Cable Pushdowns
4 light sets to finish off workout, was exhausted by this time


POST WORKOUT
Hyper-extension (primarily to alleviate back pain, ^ into end of workout to a great degree especially with straight leg dead lifts). Extensive stretching and cracking upper & lower back with or w/out weights gets rids of the pain. No problems 1 hour later or next day.

Leg raises
3 sets 15-20 reps


Anomalies

Swollen ankles post workout. Dry sauna helped, gone the next morning.

Itchiness around the nipple area and especially back & shoulders. No acne or redness on face, back, or shoulders, except 1 or 2 white heads two weeks ago on face for a few hours here and there.

Finally starting to see the fullness in arms even on off days. 3 day training schedule helping greatly in recovery, which is completed to near failure at all times, unless otherwise noted.

Only major side effect is bloating other than that - no problems at all. Checked blood pressure Tues almost near perfect, except heart rate - a little elevated in carrying the extra weight i suppose. However, even that calms down fast after a minute or two of rest.

8th IMI tonight - left glute

Body weight 236 1/4lb (^22 1/4 lb exactly post workout since 1st day IMI)to high as 240lb + during day.

 

[randy841]

"Itchiness around the nipple area"

Sometimes tingling sensation intermittently, then itchiness, which is more of a reoccurence. Keeping a close eye in case, with Nolva on hand. Observing multiple times daily for any signs of puffiness that may lead to gyno. So far more fear than anything else.

 

[randy841]

8th IMI tonight - left glute

Was completed Fri (Dec 24) exactly 3 day spread because of one day miss on Sunday.

9th shot (R-glute) continues as per usual schedule with 3 day skip on Tues Dec 28, 10

 

[randy841]

First signs of some gyno - very mild

Dec 26, 2010 a lot of itchiness for a few hours on upper chest area starting around 5am. At first thought irritation was because of emblem on shirt rubbing against chest area. However, after further re-occurrence checked chest area carefully around 4pm and saw signs of puffiness around nipple area.

There was indication of puffiness visible within a centimeter of the left nipple and small bumps around the outline of the area surrounding nipple.


The puffiness came and went. Post workout took 20mg Nolvadex 9:27pm.

Took another 10mg on Dec 27 (1:46pm). A very small bump under left nipple is felt. No pain on chest area unless pressed hard or irritation felt today. The bumps around the left nipple are gone. On the right nipple within 1/2cm little puffiness, no bumps.

Plan to continue with Nolva @ 10mg until all signs disappear for the next 5 days.

Noticeable water bloat and some fat accumulation is also present. One thing i forgot to mention in a past logs, the nipples are always firm/erect. Prior to commencement of T/E they were not always firm/erect.

Anyways diet is relatively clean, however a little gyno or at least signs is a given with the T/E as far as my research indicates. Weight gain within the first week was up to 10lb. This being my first cycle and also pharma grade T/E, I may have reacted stronger than usual.

Anyways no other problems. Water bloat is becoming much more comfortable going into the 5th week Wed night (Dec 29).

 

[randy841]

Lower back pain re-occuring theme -- hindering heavy workouts

Sunday night trained Shoulders/Back (after 3 day layoff)

SHOULDERS
Military press
5 sets (a few warm up sets -not as flexible so more sets than usual)
2*135lb*10
2*155lb*8
1*175lb*5

Dumbbell Lateral raises
4 sets weight range 35lb-50lb 4-10 reps each

Rear delts (Dumbbell)
4*30lb*8-10

Dumbbell front raises
4sets*35-45lb *6-10 reps each

Shrugs (completed post deadlifts)
275lb *4 reps
2*225lb *4-5
Due to unbearable back pain could not complete

BACK
Pull ups supersetted with machine rows
4 sets each * 7-10 reps pyramid approach

Machine (wide grip pulls)
4 sets *120-160lb for 8-10 reps

Deadlifts
3 sets
1*225*10 reps
2*275*10 reps
Pain was unbearable on lower right side back, had to stop short of a few more sets and heavier weights

No cardio/abs


Anomaly

Joint pain especially in elbows also present, however that does not stop me from pushing hard. Even prior to T/E a little shoulder & elbow pain was a given post heavy workouts. Back pain however is happening for the first time on T/E cycle, that stops workouts to be completed with full intensity and incremental weight increase on a weekly basis.