SARMS diary log
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:10 pm
Hi all,
This is my SARMS stack diary log, but before I get to it, a little back ground. I have suffered from excessive inflammation around my hips over the past 9 months. This is primarily caused by moderate arthritis in the hips (caused by years of martial arts, a lifetime of mountaineering, 3 years in the Royal Marines Reserves, and many years strength training). Work can be physically arduous at times causing crippling pain in the hips, so excess ROM involving hip flexion and extension needed to be avoided. I can’t even sleep on my sides due to the impact on my sciatic nerve. Piriformis syndrome, IT band syndrome, it’s all been affected. However, you live and learn how best to adapt, and figure out that the years of the same exercise patterns have also created a repetitive strain type injury that now needs assistance to overcome. As a result, I’ve had to seriously rethink my training style, and also take a break from regular training. Also I have sought treatment beyond what the UK NHS is willing to offer. Currently awaiting a referral, and hoping to go down the route of Prolotherapy.
Physio has been no help, so in the meantime I have turned to alternate remedies.
My goal, improved recovery and joint strength, a return to regular training, increase in size and strength, a sense of overall well-being.
So, my journey has led me here, and SARMS as my first step in active recovery. I have acquired Prednisone online, and am currently taking a weekly 40mg dose to calm my inflammation, I am off setting the cortisol negatives with high dose Vit C and by taking a weekly dose of Prednisone rather than daily, so I should be able to keep the catabolism down to a minimum.
I have purchased from PSL Cardarine, Ligandrol, Rad 140 and MK 677. The Ligandrol and Rad 140 for bulk, Cardarine for the cholesterol benefit, and MK for the GH, to assist the joints (Had I done my research better, I would’ve swapped out the Cardarine for Ostarine for the additional joint support).
My funds are limited, and over the next couple of years I plan to try a variety of different, SARMS and Peds. (And yes, I aim to overcome my aversion to needles, as I know in the end I’ll need to incorporate Test).
My log is below, and I’ll update it weekly as I go. I’m building my work level up slowly in conjunction with my SARMS intake. I’m training 6 days on and 2 off, to fit in with my work shift pattern. Most training sessions are between 5am and 6am, with a flavour of Mentzer HIT - 5-6 exercises using 3 sets of 6 reps following a 5150 rep protocol (with significantly reduced weights to what I used on Stronglifts 5x5). I have to say, I enjoy the fight of such long reps, muscles are fully fatigued after 3 sets. I supplement with second sessions on alternate days with Rowing, barbell complexes and kettlebell swings, as time allows. (Also regular dog walking).
I should monitor my diet more and count calories, but I’m a bit past it. I enjoy my food and drink with my family, so I try to keep it healthy and to an 8-10 hour window. I supplement using essential amino acids, gelatine, and eat eggs like there’s no tomorrow! (Has anyone else found that adding a raw egg to protein powders helps to mix it into the water/milk?)
Week1 - 7/9/20
Weight 188.6
LGD 2mg am x1tab
Card 5mg am x1tab
Rad 5mg am x1tab
MK 5mg pm x1/2 tab
Week 1 finished, feeling good getting back into a regular routine, muscles sore but hard, and a couple of the sessions midweek I felt strong throughout, but now glad of the recovery days as feeling the DOMS. No adverse effects from the SARMS, so looking forward to increasing the dosage. A little disappointed with the MK, thought it may help me sleep better but still struggling, maybe as the dose increases it will kick in. I have some melatonin which I may add in this week. Body weight has gone up 4lbs, though too soon to tell if that’s a permanent addition.
Roll on week 2.
Week 2 Commencing - 14/9/20
Weight - 193.0
LGD 4mg am x2tabs
Card 10mg am x2tabs
Rad 5mg am x1tab
MK 10mg pm x1tab
Week 3 - 21/9/20
Weight
LGD 6mg am x3tabs
Card 15mg am x3tabs
Rad 7.5 am x1 1/2 tabs
MK 20mg pm x2tabs
This is my SARMS stack diary log, but before I get to it, a little back ground. I have suffered from excessive inflammation around my hips over the past 9 months. This is primarily caused by moderate arthritis in the hips (caused by years of martial arts, a lifetime of mountaineering, 3 years in the Royal Marines Reserves, and many years strength training). Work can be physically arduous at times causing crippling pain in the hips, so excess ROM involving hip flexion and extension needed to be avoided. I can’t even sleep on my sides due to the impact on my sciatic nerve. Piriformis syndrome, IT band syndrome, it’s all been affected. However, you live and learn how best to adapt, and figure out that the years of the same exercise patterns have also created a repetitive strain type injury that now needs assistance to overcome. As a result, I’ve had to seriously rethink my training style, and also take a break from regular training. Also I have sought treatment beyond what the UK NHS is willing to offer. Currently awaiting a referral, and hoping to go down the route of Prolotherapy.
Physio has been no help, so in the meantime I have turned to alternate remedies.
My goal, improved recovery and joint strength, a return to regular training, increase in size and strength, a sense of overall well-being.
So, my journey has led me here, and SARMS as my first step in active recovery. I have acquired Prednisone online, and am currently taking a weekly 40mg dose to calm my inflammation, I am off setting the cortisol negatives with high dose Vit C and by taking a weekly dose of Prednisone rather than daily, so I should be able to keep the catabolism down to a minimum.
I have purchased from PSL Cardarine, Ligandrol, Rad 140 and MK 677. The Ligandrol and Rad 140 for bulk, Cardarine for the cholesterol benefit, and MK for the GH, to assist the joints (Had I done my research better, I would’ve swapped out the Cardarine for Ostarine for the additional joint support).
My funds are limited, and over the next couple of years I plan to try a variety of different, SARMS and Peds. (And yes, I aim to overcome my aversion to needles, as I know in the end I’ll need to incorporate Test).
My log is below, and I’ll update it weekly as I go. I’m building my work level up slowly in conjunction with my SARMS intake. I’m training 6 days on and 2 off, to fit in with my work shift pattern. Most training sessions are between 5am and 6am, with a flavour of Mentzer HIT - 5-6 exercises using 3 sets of 6 reps following a 5150 rep protocol (with significantly reduced weights to what I used on Stronglifts 5x5). I have to say, I enjoy the fight of such long reps, muscles are fully fatigued after 3 sets. I supplement with second sessions on alternate days with Rowing, barbell complexes and kettlebell swings, as time allows. (Also regular dog walking).
I should monitor my diet more and count calories, but I’m a bit past it. I enjoy my food and drink with my family, so I try to keep it healthy and to an 8-10 hour window. I supplement using essential amino acids, gelatine, and eat eggs like there’s no tomorrow! (Has anyone else found that adding a raw egg to protein powders helps to mix it into the water/milk?)
Week1 - 7/9/20
Weight 188.6
LGD 2mg am x1tab
Card 5mg am x1tab
Rad 5mg am x1tab
MK 5mg pm x1/2 tab
Week 1 finished, feeling good getting back into a regular routine, muscles sore but hard, and a couple of the sessions midweek I felt strong throughout, but now glad of the recovery days as feeling the DOMS. No adverse effects from the SARMS, so looking forward to increasing the dosage. A little disappointed with the MK, thought it may help me sleep better but still struggling, maybe as the dose increases it will kick in. I have some melatonin which I may add in this week. Body weight has gone up 4lbs, though too soon to tell if that’s a permanent addition.
Roll on week 2.
Week 2 Commencing - 14/9/20
Weight - 193.0
LGD 4mg am x2tabs
Card 10mg am x2tabs
Rad 5mg am x1tab
MK 10mg pm x1tab
Week 3 - 21/9/20
Weight
LGD 6mg am x3tabs
Card 15mg am x3tabs
Rad 7.5 am x1 1/2 tabs
MK 20mg pm x2tabs