Joined 18th August, starting September 1 ("project Des")

[access]

Street had a going away party for us last Saturday night and I had about 6 beers and damn if it didn't take me 2-3 days to get over the hang over..that sux man. I just am unable to drink anymore at all so I feel ya Des.

 

[the_alcatraz]

This is an awesome thread Des....and you're doing a great job...no one better than OMEGA to take care of you

Congrats

 

[desmond]

Street had a going away party for us last Saturday night and I had about 6 beers and damn if it didn't take me 2-3 days to get over the hang over..that sux man. I just am unable to drink anymore at all so I feel ya Des.

I guess its good that i can't tolerate alcohol well now (weights wise), and obviously once the HRT begins I cannot take any risks.

For whatever reason, alcohol gives me an insane appetite - so I have crazy cheat meals when drunk. So its not good in that respect.

the_alcatraz:

thanks. Time will tell but I may end up owing Omega everything. It was his posting of the uses of testosterone (radio show) that made me get my levels checked (as I then researched side effects of low test, and found that they explained a lot of medical issues). Certainly if I can return to the law firm I was at in fine health, progress and make lots of $$$$$, I will owe Omega 100x more than an improved physique.

LEG DAY:
- free weight back squat: 90x7kg (starting on 70x20). Was having bar position issues on this today.
- free weight close stance 1/2 squat; 92.5x7kg (starting on 70x20)
- SLDL - 70kg

 

[deezy1225]

That's exiting news Des! Hopfully everything works out for you. I'd love to hear how everything works out and to see your progress with HRT

 

[desmond]

Hey Omega:

My training intensity seems very erratic at the moment (30% OK-good; usually crap). I'm assuming its related to my hormonal state and the feeling of zero energy. I don't know when I get prescribed HRT if at all - see specialist on Monday. I'm not going to bother logging in lifts in the meantime.

Suprisingly, I have made more improvement in squats than any lift in the last 2 months, despite being the most demanding, although this has not corresponded with any size gains.

To be honest, I am not making any progress at all ATM in terms of hypertrophy and attribute this to the zero hormones. It's apparently the lowest my GP has ever seen

I don't know why I can bench 1.5 times my bodyweight with these level of hormones and squat double - so presumably, if HRT works, I have some OK potential in me.

When beginning your program, I quickly made progress then it stopped. I assume I was just exhausting my limited (low T) related genetic potential in a rapid fashion.

 

[access]

Hard to build on anything Des when you have no Test floating around.

 

[desmond]

Yes access, I don't attribute the lack of succcess post November too Omega.

I am still training but my only aim is for retention

 

[access]

You know I am excited to see how you respond once you get on HRT. I am betting chnages will come big time!

 

[desmond]

Well I have to wait another week at least.

The Endo wanted a retest, with some other variables considered (to determine whether the problem originates from pituitary gland or testes).

I'm doubting deca is on the cards lol. It's not how the endo was talking (he was referring to testosterone only if the the test reconfirms). Deca doesn't appeared to be prescribed by doctors for HRT for people with hypogonadism at least in Australia.

 

[OMEGA]

its ok, it would have been extra sweet if a nudge of deca was added


but Test Only will be excellent so long ad the dose is high enough per week