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Notjake11's Test Infusion Log
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Nice detail and info
I think I am really really really going to enjoy the next eight weeks.
First, the timing/dosing of my regimen was nearly identical to yesterday so I'm not going to lay that out again - basically you can assume that's the general routine unless I point out a difference in an update. Workouts will obviously be different so I will specify what I did on given days. Yesterday I did both cardio (1.5 miles of walking and a 3 mile run) plus weights (chest). After having run 10 miles on the trail Saturday and then walked another 10 mile trail on Sunday, the run yesterday may have been a bit much and my right calf is feeling a bit sore. As a result I took today (and likely tomorrow at least as well) off from cardio to let it rest. I did fry my back with a great workout though.
Second, I'm starting to think that the regimen is helping me sleep better. As I mentioned before in a previous post, I have gone through most of the last 10-15 years averaging less than 6 hours of sleep a night and often get even less than that. The last three nights I have slept like a baby. Rather than having a hard time falling asleep at night, as is the norm, I'm drifting off to sleep as soon as my bed hits the pillow and other than waking once or twice to pee at night (drinking 1.5 gallons a day sucks) I have been out for 7.5+ hours three nights in a row.
Third, I have to say that my energy/mood/general sense of well being have all been through the roof. I'm awake and alert all day long, don't have the midafternoon energy crash and just feel GOOD all day. The IF eating schedule has actually resulted in me thinking less about food all day and that energy makes me more able to focus on the tasks at hand. And my two workouts have been absolutely killer. I'm dialed in an focused and can feel every rep. I've felt like superman and have been a bit reluctant to end the workout even when I know I've done enough. I literally can't wait to get back in the gym and lift again.
Fourth, I think I may be in love with TB500. Overnight there was definitely a noticable difference in the little aches and pains that have appeared over the years. The most noticable was my right knee, which has some ligament damage. It is managable and not really a problem normally, but I didn't feel it at all today despite being on my feet for over 12 hours.
The one thing I'm still trying to dial in on is what I want to set for a calorie goal. I have to find the right balance between getting enough calories to feed my training and maintain/add some lean muscle while still staying low enough to keep my body melting fat off. I did 3000 calories with over 300 grams of protein each of the first two days. It's looking like today will be closer to 2500 calories but still over that 300 grams of protein line (I know I want to hit that as a minimum every day). Based on my bodpod results, my RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is almost exactly 2000 calories. Factor in that I'm relatively active given my job (personal trainer), my cardio (over 30-35 miles per week of running and/or walking incline treadmill or trails), lifting (4-5 sessions a week) and two hours a week of a kettlebell bootcamp workout and that number obviously goes way up. But I'm also trying to cut bodyfat and shred my midsection. I'm thinking that a 2500 number may be best for most days, but not sure if that's maybe cutting too much. Would definitely appreciate any feedback anyone wants to share on this one.
First, the timing/dosing of my regimen was nearly identical to yesterday so I'm not going to lay that out again - basically you can assume that's the general routine unless I point out a difference in an update. Workouts will obviously be different so I will specify what I did on given days. Yesterday I did both cardio (1.5 miles of walking and a 3 mile run) plus weights (chest). After having run 10 miles on the trail Saturday and then walked another 10 mile trail on Sunday, the run yesterday may have been a bit much and my right calf is feeling a bit sore. As a result I took today (and likely tomorrow at least as well) off from cardio to let it rest. I did fry my back with a great workout though.
Second, I'm starting to think that the regimen is helping me sleep better. As I mentioned before in a previous post, I have gone through most of the last 10-15 years averaging less than 6 hours of sleep a night and often get even less than that. The last three nights I have slept like a baby. Rather than having a hard time falling asleep at night, as is the norm, I'm drifting off to sleep as soon as my bed hits the pillow and other than waking once or twice to pee at night (drinking 1.5 gallons a day sucks) I have been out for 7.5+ hours three nights in a row.
Third, I have to say that my energy/mood/general sense of well being have all been through the roof. I'm awake and alert all day long, don't have the midafternoon energy crash and just feel GOOD all day. The IF eating schedule has actually resulted in me thinking less about food all day and that energy makes me more able to focus on the tasks at hand. And my two workouts have been absolutely killer. I'm dialed in an focused and can feel every rep. I've felt like superman and have been a bit reluctant to end the workout even when I know I've done enough. I literally can't wait to get back in the gym and lift again.
Fourth, I think I may be in love with TB500. Overnight there was definitely a noticable difference in the little aches and pains that have appeared over the years. The most noticable was my right knee, which has some ligament damage. It is managable and not really a problem normally, but I didn't feel it at all today despite being on my feet for over 12 hours.
The one thing I'm still trying to dial in on is what I want to set for a calorie goal. I have to find the right balance between getting enough calories to feed my training and maintain/add some lean muscle while still staying low enough to keep my body melting fat off. I did 3000 calories with over 300 grams of protein each of the first two days. It's looking like today will be closer to 2500 calories but still over that 300 grams of protein line (I know I want to hit that as a minimum every day). Based on my bodpod results, my RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is almost exactly 2000 calories. Factor in that I'm relatively active given my job (personal trainer), my cardio (over 30-35 miles per week of running and/or walking incline treadmill or trails), lifting (4-5 sessions a week) and two hours a week of a kettlebell bootcamp workout and that number obviously goes way up. But I'm also trying to cut bodyfat and shred my midsection. I'm thinking that a 2500 number may be best for most days, but not sure if that's maybe cutting too much. Would definitely appreciate any feedback anyone wants to share on this one.
Rockwilder
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Great log so far buddy! What day of taking TI did you start to feel the difference in energy/mood/well-being?
Yesterday was the third day amd was the first where it was really noticable. Felt good Monday but great yesterday and today.
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Another great day. Still high energy levels, improved mood and focus and just feeling damned good all around. The regimen was pretty much the same as yesterday with the workout being just triceps. The intent was to be a lower activity day with just one small muscle group. My calf is starting to feel better but want to make sure it recovers as much as possible for my race on Saturday so didn't do any cardio. With storms tearing through here I got to go home early and get off my feet to let it heal even more and then on top of that just took a 30 minute hot bath to soak it.
I think it's safe to say that the cycle here is having positive effects on my appearance and giving great pumps while lifting. During my tricep workout today two of my coworkers were walking past me and one stopped and said "God damn your arms are getting fucking huge!" The other followed up with a similar compliment.
Got another full night's sleep last night and have seen that the other loggers for TI have all said similar things about improved sleep.
Decided to stay at 3000 calories a day until Friday and do a Bodpod that morning to see where I stand. If not going the direction I want I'll cut back to 2500.
I think it's safe to say that the cycle here is having positive effects on my appearance and giving great pumps while lifting. During my tricep workout today two of my coworkers were walking past me and one stopped and said "God damn your arms are getting fucking huge!" The other followed up with a similar compliment.
Got another full night's sleep last night and have seen that the other loggers for TI have all said similar things about improved sleep.
Decided to stay at 3000 calories a day until Friday and do a Bodpod that morning to see where I stand. If not going the direction I want I'll cut back to 2500.
Compliments are always welcome huh??? Keep killing it so they say they continue getting bigger!!!
Today was a pretty uneventful day. As much as I WANTED to lift and crush some part of my body, I had it scheduled as a day off and decided to keep the schedule. That means I'll be fresh when I crush chest and shoulders tomorrow. Depending on how I feel I may also add in some bicep work.
I also took another day off from cardio. While my calf is feeling better - more every day - I want to make sure it's fresh and ready to go on Saturday so won't do any running tomorrow either. That way I can give my best effort in the race.
On the diet side of things, I had 3000, 3000 and 2870 calories the first three days of the cycle. I ended up coming in at 2800 calories yesterday and at just about 2400 today. Both days still had me well over 300 grams of protein (in fact averaging 340 for the five days of the cycle so far) but with no cardio the last few days I don't want to be taking in quite as much food as I still want to focus on leaning out.
Still feeling fantastic. As I mentioned above it took effort to not lift something - anything - today. Energy levels high and spet great again last night.
I did forget to mention in the original post that I am also still using MR Supps Keto Burn. I got a bottle to run during my PCT and was running two caps a day. I posted a couple of times during my PCT that when i added it to my regimen it helped me get my diet/appetite under control (first week of PCT I was RAVENOUS and couldn't stop eating). With half a bottle of it left I have continued taking it 2/day - first dose first thing in teh morning and second dose about 30 min prior to working out fasted. The appetite-control effect is helping me adjust to the IF schedule. I've gotten healthy but still have the appetite of a fat kid so adjusting to not eating for 16+ hours wouldn't be easy without help and Keto is great.
All in all both MR Supp products are exceeding my expectations.
I also took another day off from cardio. While my calf is feeling better - more every day - I want to make sure it's fresh and ready to go on Saturday so won't do any running tomorrow either. That way I can give my best effort in the race.
On the diet side of things, I had 3000, 3000 and 2870 calories the first three days of the cycle. I ended up coming in at 2800 calories yesterday and at just about 2400 today. Both days still had me well over 300 grams of protein (in fact averaging 340 for the five days of the cycle so far) but with no cardio the last few days I don't want to be taking in quite as much food as I still want to focus on leaning out.
Still feeling fantastic. As I mentioned above it took effort to not lift something - anything - today. Energy levels high and spet great again last night.
I did forget to mention in the original post that I am also still using MR Supps Keto Burn. I got a bottle to run during my PCT and was running two caps a day. I posted a couple of times during my PCT that when i added it to my regimen it helped me get my diet/appetite under control (first week of PCT I was RAVENOUS and couldn't stop eating). With half a bottle of it left I have continued taking it 2/day - first dose first thing in teh morning and second dose about 30 min prior to working out fasted. The appetite-control effect is helping me adjust to the IF schedule. I've gotten healthy but still have the appetite of a fat kid so adjusting to not eating for 16+ hours wouldn't be easy without help and Keto is great.
All in all both MR Supp products are exceeding my expectations.
Andreas Munzer
Banned
very good to hear test infusion is doing great things for you
I will say this is the best Test Infusion log so far, I am one who likes detail and more detail and this is awesome! Keep it up and don't change a thing...keep progressing!
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