Thanks guys
General. The injury was severe. The only thing that still hampers me somewhat is my back. Its hard to say how much. The only thing it has limited me in is I have been gingerly working in squats over the last few months (not at all the first two) and limit the weight to something I know wont over stress my back (about 220lbs now, although I know I could do substantially more) Aside from that I won't deadlift at all, but I never did before, so that isnt really an issue. Any problem is limited to the lower back.
I am curious asd to the body fat statements. Any further elaboration would be appreciated. I have avoided anything so far because I felt it would have been wasted (ie: Not being able to really go balls out to my personal max in training) That is no longer a fear and I know I wouldnt be just injecting without doing the work. At the same time if higher BF is gonna negate the benefits, then I'll wait on that as well.
Dragon: Before that I was more of an active/cardio person. No real wiehgt training to speak of since playing ball when I was younger. Almost nothing past 25. So maybe that would make it to soon as well. I was fit, but from playing lots of hoops, jogging football hiking etc
Superdawgy: I am interested. PPlease elaborate, Im very open to advice. Also, my blood pressure is fine, and actually had a check up about 2 weeks ago. I was told it was very good by the doc at the time.
Apexx: To be honest, I know so little, I have no idea what would be reasonable to anticipate. My plan was to be disciplined in diet and the gym, rest appropriately, and hope for the best. I had heard that 15lbs LBM was a reasonable expectation , coupled with some fat loss if I was disciplined in my diet? Does that sound right? I figured in three months I might be able to more or less switch 15lbs of fat for 15 lbs of LBM
Viking: How much higher would you suggest while still keeping it within safe limits?
Silent method: Thanks bor. So you agree with the body fat statements. As to the injury, info above
awittyusername: My concern is general safety first (im relatively healthy, except for the back, and dont want to do damage)But if a higher dose would still eb within the acceptable range, I am amnable to it, if the benefits are there to be reeped.
And yes, your gf is beginning to bore me, and I wouldnt mind attracting someone new