Jim's Nice Little Journal

[xblitz44x]

and the name's not Blump

Whoops! Sorry about that. ha.

It sounded to me like the doctor explored a few different possibilities then decided on supplementation. He actually called a hormone specialist since my LH levels were very low as well and the specialist also agreed to start me on supplementation and in the meantime try to figure out if there is a cause for my low levels.

And from your explanation, supplementation sounds like a scary thing. I'm worried about fertility.

 

[blut wump]

Testosterone supplementation has been explored as a means for fertility control. I think they've pretty much abandoned it now since there was a word for those who relied on it - "Dad". Apparently, it showed promise but wasn't entirely effective, from what I recall reading.

While on the androgel you are, effectively, juicing. After about three weeks the testes stop producing testosterone and you should start to notice some testicle shrinkage. After about 8 to 12 weeks the pituitary and hypothalamus give up their part of the job too. Beyond that there's progressive atrophy of the various systems.

Like I mentioned, read through the PCT forum.

 

[xblitz44x]

Friday's workout was pretty good but I started having some pain in my left knee on my 4th set of squats. When I went down to the bottom I felt pressure, then when I went back up I felt a sharp pain in the knee. I only felt this when there was weight on my back. I'm hoping it was just some sort of kink that will go away with some rest but I'm not sure exactly how to proceed considering it's my last week of the SF program this week. Here are the stats from Friday:

Friday, April 14th​

Squat:
185x5
225x5
245x5
275x5

315x5
325x5
325x5
325x4 - This is the set where I noticed my knee hurting...didn't finish last rep.
315x5

Good Morning:
135x5
155x5
185x5
185x5

Calfs

 

[djeclipse]

I know it's a little late but congrats in your 500 x 3 for deads. it's a nice milestone to say the least.

 

[xblitz44x]

I know it's a little late but congrats in your 500 x 3 for deads. it's a nice milestone to say the least.

Thank you. I appreciate it!

 

[xblitz44x]

Since this is my last week on the SF program, I decided to test my 1 RM on the bench. I was going to do this on Thursday but my upper body is so shot that I wanted to get it over with last night and leave about two weeks to rest and recover before I start the DF 5x5. Overall I am happy with it. My bench has always been a pathetic weak point for me but yesterday's bench left me pretty satisfied.

Monday, April 17th​

Weight: 220 lbs

Bench Press:
185x5
225x5
245x3
275x2
300x1
315x1
325x0
255x8

*300 felt easy. 315 went up without hesitation. I JUST missed 325. My spotter had to just get his fingers under the bar halfway up and I finished it. I think if I would have skipped 315 I would have nailed 325. I can't wait until my god damn shoulders heal. 255x8 was a perfect set. It feels good because I just barely got 245 for 8 last week. Progress progress.

Push Press:
135x5
155x5
195x5
195x3
155x5

*I just couldn't lock 195 out on the last set. I felt like such a puss .


I was going to dip but the workout was already an hour and 15 minutes and I was mentally and physically drained from maxing out. I am going for my 2-rep max on the squat tonight, as well as doing some rows and chins.

Diet:​

7:30 am:
25 grams whey, 16 oz 1% milk, 5 grams glutamine
3 tablespoons peanut butter

10:00 am:
1 can tuna fish
1.5 cups brown rice
1 quart milk

12:00 pm:
48 grams whey, 5 grams glutamine
2 tablespoons peanut butter

2:00 pm:
1/2 lb ham
1 can kidney beans
1 quart milk

*My stomach was a real treat in the afternoon.

4:15 pm:
1 can tunafish
1.5 cups brown rice
1 quart milk
5 grams creatine

****5:30 pm Workout****

6:45 pm:
48 grams whey, 25 grams dextrose, 5 grams glutamine
5 grams creatine

8:00 pm:
All-you-can-eat shrimp fajitas - wonderful!

10:00 pm:
24 grams whey, 16 oz 1% milk, 5 grams glutamine
2 tablespoons peanut butter

 

[silver_shadow]

BTW, i don't believe androgel will have a significant effect on training. i'm not sure the reasons why though...

 

[silver_shadow]

great job on the bench PR...

 

[djeclipse]

Nice job on bench, is that 315 a new PR?

 

[xblitz44x]

I have pressed 315 about two years ago so it's not a PR. Hopefully that record will fall during the next training cycle. 335-340 would be reeeally nice.