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First session completed today, and it was a very tiring one. I was beyond gassed just after lat pulldowns, and my strength is definitely down. I can almost t-bar row 9 plates, but 6 felt like I was moving a mountain.
However, I feel SO MUCH better for it, and I’m sure shoulders tomorrow will sort me out further.
It was good to get a pump, I felt better just warming up so that was a good sign!
I won’t wrote what I’ve done, I don’t think many will use “lads holiday training reverse” plan, or maybe they will, I don’t know haha
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Hi Connor,
Tricky one this, if you come completely off there is going to be a delay of your own production coming back on, but if you were low to begin with and you were noticing low test sides (I’m assuming), then a decision you’d have to make would be if you’re happy being on legitimate TRT – via a clinic – in order to avoid said low T sides.
A PCT may help get things up and running again a bit faster, but even with a PCT levels don’t return over night, and a lot of patience is involved.
A lot of us on this forum know we’ll need T supplementation for the rest of our lives, but I’m sure we’re all fine with that, and conceiving is still possible – even when on heavy cycles.
You might be best coming off, running a PCT and periodically testing levels to see where you’re at while also taking into account biofeedback markers such as well being, mood etc as well. If after a good bit of time you’re still not happy, then HRT.
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Baby rice is very similar, I can’t remember what brand it is in US/Canada but it says cream of rice on an orange box, and on it is a guy with a chefs hat? I didn’t think boxes of that were too expensive. I’ve bought that for 1-2 weeks stints every time I’ve been to the states
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Today was a DRAG! I don’t think I’ve felt a day last this long in my life. I shouldn’t have booked 1-2-1 PT today, but it’s ensured my diary isn’t rammed the next 3 days.
I had decided to do the French Pro last Sep, however with my client competing in Sweden, and the ball ache it is to get to Lille, I think I’m going to make my first show the British, and then catch a flight to Prague straight after it and do the EVLS (and then Romania).
I HATE not having a plan – I suspect we all do, but going back to the original plan means I can take a little longer in my health phase as well which is going to make me feel a lot better when it’s time to add everything back in at 20 weeks!
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Absolutely delighted to be coming home today, and tomorrow I can get back into my routine (somewhat). It’s been a great 5 days with the boys, and I think I’ve THOROUGHLY made the most of the trip!
As of Wednesday it’s time to start the process of coming down for the shows this year.
Just as I did at the start of my 2024 prep, I’ve pulled some fat out of my plan ~ 15% and I’ll see where that takes me.
I’m in considerably better shape than I was at the start of my last prep, so 22 weeks is probably a bit too much time written in stone, however, it just means I can make smaller changes, less frequent changes and get even better results.
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ll be taking complete weeks off this prep, I’ve yet to schedule them, but there will also be an aspect of initiative when deciding to use them.
Can’t wait to see what you bring this year mate! Should be a really fresh look with the scheduled rest weeks[/quote]
Cheer Niki, hopefully see you on Saturday if you’re going. . .
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Nice to see someone like yourself talk about the importance of time off and being able to enjoy yourself. Looks like you went to Costa Adeje the day I came back. It rained the whole week I was there so you chose well
Looking forward to seeing your first prep as a pro bud
Ah class, it was 25 the whole time! Haha. I think it’s important to show that we have other sides and that it’s okay to let your hair down. There are guys more dedicated than me, but I’ve had an incredible career allowing myself to have a little bit of downtime a couple of times a year, so if I can have these moments then I’m fine with that. When are you next on stage mate?
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So, stag doo survived, and today has been about getting all of my admin done, clients caught up, my own prep planned out (almost), and making room for my Mrs moving in next month.
I’m desperate to get back into the gym and train, however, due to scheduling, it’s best if I stick to my split and get back into everything Thursday/Friday. I’m not sure how these sessions will go, however, at least I’ll have a full day’s worth of nutrition in me, where as I only had 3 meals today (all from my plan though).
I’ve got physio tomorrow, and after a week off training it will only serve to set my up brilliantly for a great week’s worth of training!
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What Jordan said, it allows for standardisation of depth
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Agree with Sas here, I’ve not seen, or know of any nolva – GH interaction issues. I have read the suggested down regulation of IGF with nolva use, but I don’t know if that’s been disputed since, and I’ve definitely not see any issue in an actual BB setting.
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Get some blood moving, and assess from there. My elbows always feel a little bit achey, but once the my body warms up, and I’ve got a few warm up sets in the bag, they start to feel a lot better. If there’s severe pain, then hold off.
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Absolutely delighted to be coming home today, and tomorrow I can get back into my routine (somewhat). It’s been a great 5 days with the boys, and I think I’ve THOROUGHLY made the most of the trip!
As of Wednesday it’s time to start the process of coming down for the shows this year.
Just as I did at the start of my 2024 prep, I’ve pulled some fat out of my plan ~ 15% and I’ll see where that takes me.
I’m in considerably better shape than I was at the start of my last prep, so 22 weeks is probably a bit too much time written in stone, however, it just means I can make smaller changes, less frequent changes and get even better results.
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ll be taking complete weeks off this prep, I’ve yet to schedule them, but there will also be an aspect of initiative when deciding to use them.
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Agreed with above, probably a one off if you’ve taken on that much water within a short space of time. Try spacing your water out through the day. I take on around 4.5L (that’s including intra + coffees), but I make sure that’s I’m just having my last 300-500ml for the last few hours of the day.
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Okay, I’m definitely ready to come home!
I’m glad I took things easy yesterday with a chilled day by the pool, and then dinner at night. I got 10 hours of sleep too which is unheard of back home. My bed isn’t too bad, but it’s not the cloud that I have at home.
It’s one of those ones where you’re constantly looking in reflections thinking that you’ve undone 17 years of training, but it’s absolutely not the case – obviously.
My legs look so much fresher and recovered for once!
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I’ve noticed really bad PIP with Quanta, it was brilliant for such a long time, but the batches I was getting towards the end of last year just left me with constant PIP. I switched to Raw Pharma and I’ve not had PIP since (January > now)
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I agree with Hilly here, with the lower starting dose if you’ve not been exposed to Deca before. Levels will be fine doing a MWF split. Using the insulin 1ml fixed barrels is best.
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