Marvel3203 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:14 pm Stats:
7 weeks into blast
600 mg test weekly
300 mg NPP weekly
300 mg EQ weekly (first week)
235-239 lbs

I've hit the half way mark of my current blast cycle. I just started adding in some EQ and leaving every thing else the same. Without a doubt this is the best I've ever looked in an off season and the best I've looked at this weight. Morning weight will fluctuate but I'm right in the mid 230s consistently. I'm still training 4 days a week with 3 days of fasted cardio. I'll add in some HIIT and post workout cardio if necessary. By necessary I mean if I had an unscheduled cheat meal I'll do some extra cardio. Although with the way my body is responding its not huge amounts. The biggest change for me is having a coach in the off season. That person holding me accountable has been the biggest difference. Yes you should be able to do that by yourself but we are human and we are wired to seek comfort. Sometimes comfort doesn't go hand in hand with bb goals. I also think my training intensity is at its highest level. I think this comes with time and experience because 2 years ago I would have said my training was intense. The more you push your boundaries the wider they become. I plan on getting blood work with in the next month as well. I've also started a new pinning regime. I got this from Fouads podcast where the guys talked about pinning more often. I don't like injecting more but the possible benefits are worth it:

Less scar tissue
Better absorption
More even blood levels

I'm currently doing 4 shots per week but I may even move to 5. Looking forward to what I can squeeze out of my body over the next 7 weeks.

Hany-Support wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:17 pm
Because you know what you're doing. I can see it right away after the doses of the drugs.

Even though you're a big man, you don't take who knows what high doses.. That's the point.

biggest beginner/amateur mistake.

I can't wait for the end result. I will follow.

Marvel3203 wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 8:30 pm

Hany-Support wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:17 pm
Because you know what you're doing. I can see it right away after the doses of the drugs.

Even though you're a big man, you don't take who knows what high doses.. That's the point.

biggest beginner/amateur mistake.

I can't wait for the end result. I will follow.

Yes I definitely learned from early on get the most out of the least. Having a coach in the off season has completely turned around my usual off season. Looking forward to my best look next time I step on stage.

Marvel3203 wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 8:30 pm

Hany-Support wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:17 pm
Because you know what you're doing. I can see it right away after the doses of the drugs.

Even though you're a big man, you don't take who knows what high doses.. That's the point.

biggest beginner/amateur mistake.

I can't wait for the end result. I will follow.

Yes I definitely learned from early on get the most out of the least. Having a coach in the off season has completely turned around my usual off season. Looking forward to my best look next time I step on stage.

Marvel3203 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:46 pm I always say this but this time it has been a long time since I updated. Life outside of bodybuilding has been a real kick in the teeth. There were some major relationships obstacles that had to be worked through, family emergencies and life in general that caused bb to go to the back burner. Over the last two weeks I have been able to get back to more of what’s normal. There are still obstacles ahead and life will always throw you curveballs so it’s finding your way around or through those.
Right now, we are in a cruise phase. That means 225 mg test per week split into 3 doses. My weight is holding in the low 230’s. Last Friday I was 234ish with my goal being to get up to 240 with the same conditioning I am currently holding. I also plan on getting bloodwork done asap so that I can see where my numbers are. I have to do yearly bloodwork and a doctor's visit for my health insurance so I time those around health phases. Getting an initial reading of where I am at can help me see if anything needs be changed. I know currently I need to get back to more consistent morning cardio and more meals on plan.
Training wise I am pushing intensity as usual and back in the gym for all 4 days. However I am dealing with some elbow tendonitis. So, I have decided to lower the volume and weight on triceps exercises. I still want to keep my pecs and shoulders progressing so I will keep pushing movements heavy and see what happens. I’ll be purchasing bloodwork here soon and getting some bodywork done this weekend.