My Beastrol/Helladrol Log is in here!

[ho_steppa]

Upcoming PCT
Here's what I have lined up for PCT which I will start in 3 days:

PCT
1-4 HCGenerate and Phytoserms
5-8 Unleashed, Post Cycle, Forma

Post PCT
a few weeks of Bridge only

After that, see how well I kept up with my diet and training and see what my body looks like to decide the next step =)

Facial Care
To combat the extra acne on my face I have been getting, this is what I have been doing and using.

Wash face at least twice a day:
1. Wet face with warm/hot water
2. Lather on either Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser -OR- Clearasil Acne Clearing Scrub
3. Rinse off with cold water
4. Air dry face, DO NOT use a towel
5. Dab on Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer on dry areas
6. Layer a light coat of either Clean & Clear Persa-Gel -OR- Clearasil Rapid Action Treatment Cream (both are Benzoyl Peroxide 10%)

*Twice a week exfoliate with Kiehl's Energizing Scrub
*Limit use of hair products
*change pillow cases at least once a week

 

[brownbrown]

I just cooked about 5 pounds of chicken breast that had a slight funky-not-so-fresh odor. There was no sticky slime on it and I couldn't even really notice the smell unless I stuck my nose very close to the breasts. I let the chicken run under water for a few minutes before throwing them in the frypan, hope I don't get sick!

I've been more tired during the days lately, and I know it's because I'm not sleeping well at night again. It takes me forever to fall asleep and once I am, I gotta get up to piss. I don't think it's really hindering my workouts or strength, though. I doubt it's the Helladrol, since I've had problems with my sleep even before I started this cycle.

Day 34 - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

Flat Bench

275x5x5x5x5x5 - got all 25 reps on my own! no spot, no nothing!

whoa whoa whoa ..............whoa ... okay read this and looked at 1st post in thread.....

These are my PR’s when I was closer to 200lbs and a lot fatter last year (October 2010):
Bench 275

So your telling me your max went from 1 rep @ 275 to 5 reps x 5 ?

 

[ho_steppa]

whoa whoa whoa ..............whoa ... okay read this and looked at 1st post in thread.....


So your telling me your max went from 1 rep @ 275 to 5 reps x 5 ?

yea 275 was my 1 rep max last year in October. I was bulking and doing a similar 5x5 program. I was around 200 pounds back then and I am right around 200 pounds right now, BUT my body then and now look completely different! much better now of course!

But 6 weeks ago when I started the cycle I was 180 and failed hitting 275 on bench. I'd say my max 6 weeks ago at 180 pounds was closer to 260-265. Last Monday I hit my cycle goal and benched 3 plates!

So that's like a 50 pound increase on bench, which is awesome, but I think it's expected on Beastdrol, right? It's a powerful compound that works!

Now the challenge is going to be maintaining my strength gains in PCT and after. The extra size I gained can go, though! None of my work shirts fit anymore, and I have to be careful of sudden movements or I might hulk out of them! =)

 

[ho_steppa]

Feeling out of it today and a bit tired during workout. Motivation is down a bit.

Starting mid-July, for about a month, I'm going to be swamped with work which is going to include a few out of town trips - not looking forward to that, I gotta plan ahead now and make sure I have enough time to prepare meals and workout at least 3 times a week. Sucks that this is going to happen right in the middle of PCT, but I guess it's better than being in the middle of a cycle, right?

Day 40 - Back

Bent-Over Rows - Back parallel to floor
95x8
135x5
185x3
225x1
*working sets*
255x5x5x5x5x5

Weighted Pullups
Body weight x5
+35 x5x5x5x5x5
Body weight x10

Shrugs
225x10
315x10
405x8x8x8
315x20

Diet - pretty much exact same thing as yesterday

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - curry/chicken/tuna/tilapia
3 - oats/chicken
4 - syntha & oats shake
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3600 calories
~383g protein
~320g carbs
~86g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

Day 41 - Off Day

Wasn't feeling it yesterday, so took the day off from the gym (and diet - again, damnit!) The biggest struggle I've been facing (and always faced) is keeping with my diet and eating clean on off days - unexpected off days and even planned off days. I completely lose motivation to eat clean and have at least one cheat meal and munch on snacks I wouldn't normally eat. I know rest days are just as important for my body in terms of getting good nutrients and macros in my body - and I understand rest days are when my body and muscles are really growing. sigh, I really gotta work on this aspect of my training.

Day 42 - Legs & Chest

Today is the last day of my cycle, and it was a great goodbye! - I switched up my workout to the morning, just so I wouldn't be strapped for time in the evening today. I usually work out in the morning, but I started feeling so lethargic on Beastrdol (6 weeks ago) that I had to switch it up to the evenings.

Anyways I was tired getting up earlier that usual, and I was fighting the urge to go back to sleep after I ate meal 1, lol! Took a scoop of the n2kts to get me going, tho, and got me going it did!

Smith Machine Front Squat - ATG

135x8x8
225x8
275x5
315x5x5x5x5
275x5 - dropset - 225x10

Flat Bench

135x10
160x5
200x3
240x1
*working sets*
280x5 - this was oddly the hardest set, I almost failed on the 5th rep. I got stuck on the right arm, but then I tucked my right arm in and used my tricep to easily push the bar up. weird...
280x5x5x5x5 - no spot, no nothing!! woot!
dropset 225x5

Hamstring curl machine/Machine Fly
4 sets each supersetted

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana (Post workout)
3 - curry/chicken/tuna/tilapia - eating now
4 - oats/chicken - 6pm
5 - syntha & oats shake - 8pm
6 - oats/chicken - 10pm
7 - top sirloin/whole grain bread -12am

~3600 calories
~383g protein
~320g carbs
~86g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

oh yea, thanks to jwarn11 for the platinum membership! glad you like the log! not sure what I can actually do with it, but thanks for the kind gesture!

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT - Day 1

Took 1 Phytoserms and 2 HCGenerate when I woke up (11AM), and took 1 more Phytoserms and 3 HCGenerate about an hour preworkout (9PM). I tried getting up early to workout in the morning, but I didn't sleep too well last night and I was super sore and body was aching, especially my delts and quads. Yesterday I did front squats on the Smith - went deep and heavy, and never did 3 plates before so my delts were definitely feeling the strain of the heavy weight from that. And then right after that I did Chest and set another PR doing 280 for 5x5. So indirectly, my delts got a good beating yesterday, too.

Anyways, my body was super sore this morning. It was weird cause I hadn't felt this sore in a while, not on cycle and not even before the cycle started. So my point is I don't think being sore today had anything to do with being off the Helladrol, because I started feeling sore yesterday afternoon (last day of cycle) after my morning workout.

My quads are still sore right now, and even though my delts were aching, I trained shoulders today, doh! Pretty good workout, no noticeable decrease in strength yet. I was tired starting my workout (don't want to take a stim so late at night) but eventually fell into my groove.

Seated Military Press
95x10
135x10
185x6
205x4x4
195x4x4
185x6 - dropset - 135x10

Upright Rows
95x10
115x10
145x8x8x8x8 - dropset - 95x10

Rear Delt Dumbbell Raises - Chest leaning on incline bench
30x10
40x10x10x10

Various Cable Extensions
-front delts
-rear delts

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - oats/chicken
3 - curry/chicken/tuna/pizza bread
4 - syntha & oats shake/fried pastry
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (preworkout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

at least
~3900 calories
~340g protein
~360g carbs
~100g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT - Day 2: Arms

Delts were feeling much better today, no soreness there at all, my quads are still a bit sore though, I'm gonna try to bike an outdoor trail tomorrow if I wake up in time and if it doesn't rain. Diet is slowly becoming more and more lax, I gotta eat my strict clean diet at least 4 days a week!

Warmup
Straight Bar Cable Curl

Barbell Curl
95x8
115x6
135x4x5x5 - dropset - 95x10

Dumbbell Curl - Alternating Arms
30x10
40x10
50x8x8x8

Weighted Dips
Bodyweight x8
45x8
90x6x8x8

CGBP
135x10
185x8
225x6x6x6

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - oats/chicken
3 - syntha & oats shake
4 - curry/chicken/tuna/tilapia (preworkout)
5 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries - pizza bagel & 1/2 chicken tortilla wrap (Post workout)
6 - top sirloin/ 1/2 chicken tortilla wrap & Bar-b-q chips/tuna and salmon sushi
7 - maybe some whey before bed

at least
~3600 calories
~340g protein
~390g carbs
~75g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT - Day 3: Cardio

Rained all day so stayed in and did some stair climbing in my building for 30 minutes, a total of about 110 floors. The stairwell was hot and humid! Diet was horrible today, all over the place. Gonna eat clean for the next 5 days!

Fasted Cardio
30 minutes stairs - average HR: 136

Diet

1 - whey(preworkout)
2 - oats/egg whites/chicken/pizza bagel
3 - fresh fruit and yogurt smoothie/random munchies
4 - chicken/chicken tortilla wrap
5 - top sirloin/tuna and salmon sushi/greasy seafood fried rice/fried dumplings
6 - maybe some whey before bed

 

[brownbrown]

hows the water weight? strength still going up?

 

[ho_steppa]

hows the water weight? strength still going up?

PCT - Day 4: Chest, Delts, Calves

I'm not sure about water weight. My weight has stayed the same for the past few weeks, right around 198. Strength is still going up, considering the past 2 days I had a shitty diet. Last Thursday (last day of cycle) I benched 280 for 5x5. Today I did 285 for 5x5, with no help and it was actually quite easy! This is still only the 4th day off, and I wonder if there is still some traces of Beastdrol and Helladrol in my system that is giving me this continued extra strength.

I changed the timing a bit of the HCGenerate and Phytoserms. I took 2 HCGenerate with meal 1, and the remaining 3 with meal 5 (about 9 hours apart). And I took 2 Phytoserms 30 minutes preworout. I'm going to try taking 1 HCGenerate with every meal tomorrow and continue to take Phytoserms preworkout.

I also took 1 scoop of n2kts preworkout, It gave me a good kick start, I just hope I can fall asleep tonight!

On another note, a trusted buddy of mine (happens to be the manager of my gym and ex pro-bodybuilder - used to compete in various Asian circuits) has become very interested in my strength program and cycle. I pretty much mapped out my entire cycle, including PCT, for him. I told him the 2 websites (ntbm and mrsupps)I bought everything from and the prices. The availability of drugs and PCT products is very hard to get here, and he was telling me how many pros neglect PCT completely due to the inavailability of products. That and their lack of English pretty much shuts many doors for them.

I also told him step by step the methodology of the 5x5 I've been doing for Chest - 3 warmup sets (1x5, 1x3, 1x1) and then 5 working sets and the weight increase in increments (40 pounds - I have no idea why 40, I just started using 40 as the number to increase by and stuck with it) I told him about variations of 3x3 and how it works with squat and deadlift. He was blown away by the science of it and asked me if I would sell him my program! I loled and told him this is a variation of a famous powerlifting routine.

Flat Bench
135x8
165x5
205x3
245x1
*working sets*
285x5x5x5x5x5 - first set was the hardest, I didn't think I could finish the 5 sets, but they got easier! Set 3 was like cake, and set 4 and 5 were a bit harder, but I still managed with no spot. Lets see how 290 feels in a few days!

Front Dumbbell Raises
40x10
55x8
70x6x6x6x6

Side Dumbbell Raises
45x10
55x10x10x10

Rear Delt Machine

Standing Calf Raises

Machine Fly
1 set just to stretch out a bit

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - whey
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3260 calories
~345g protein
~295g carbs
~75g fat

*I'm going to reduce calories a bit, and see how my body responds. Again, I want to lose some of this extra size/weight and keep my strength!

 

[brownbrown]

PCT - Day 4: Chest, Delts, Calves

I wonder if there is still some traces of Beastdrol and Helladrol in my system that is giving me this continued extra strength.

i noticed the same thing on my run too.. guessing just like it take time to build up , it takes time to build down...

On another note, a trusted buddy of mine (happens to be the manager of my gym and ex pro-bodybuilder - used to compete in various Asian circuits) has become very interested in my strength program and cycle. I pretty much mapped out my entire cycle, including PCT, for him. I told him the 2 websites (ntbm and mrsupps)I bought everything from and the prices. The availability of drugs and PCT products is very hard to get here, and he was telling me how many pros neglect PCT completely due to the inavailability of products. That and their lack of English pretty much shuts many doors for them.

I also told him step by step the methodology of the 5x5 I've been doing for Chest - 3 warmup sets (1x5, 1x3, 1x1) and then 5 working sets and the weight increase in increments (40 pounds - I have no idea why 40, I just started using 40 as the number to increase by and stuck with it) I told him about variations of 3x3 and how it works with squat and deadlift. He was blown away by the science of it and asked me if I would sell him my program! I loled and told him this is a variation of a famous powerlifting routine.

Good looking out man.

 

[ho_steppa]

I want to take advantage of the sales going on at ntbm and mrsupps. I'm thinking about a good cutting cycle down the road after PCT. I've heard great things about Forged Burner. Too bad Katanadrol is out of stock... Hmm..can I take forged burner during PCT to help with extra energy?

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT - Day 5: Back

So I guess these Barbell Rows I've been doing for the past few weeks with my back parallel to the floor are called Pendlay Rows and when your back is at a 45 degree angle, those or called Yates Rows. Anyways, was at the gym today and decided to them on a deficit, and I just searched youtube and found 0 clips of Pendlay Rows being done on a deficit. Plenty of deadlift deficit videos..I wonder why no one does these on a deficit. I have short legs so doing them on a deficit helped me keep my back deeper down and more parallel.

Slightly switched up my routine a bit, too. But volume wise, I lifted a little more. Anyways my back routine for the past month has only consisted of these Pendlay Rows, Weighted Pullups, and Shrugs. Part of me is thinking to switch it up again to more of a bodybuilder routine.

Deficit Pendlay Rows
95x10
135x5
185x5
235x5
255x5
265x5x5x5x5 - still feeling plenty strong on these, up 10 pounds from last week

Weighted Pullups
Bodyweight x5
+35x5x5x5x5 - dropset - bodyweight x8

Shrugs
225x10
315x10
405x8x8x10 - dropset - 315x12 - dropset - 225x20

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - Pure Protein Bar/milk
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3400 calories
~347g protein
~319g carbs
~82g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 6 - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

HORRIBLE day at the gym. Why did I do Chest again?! I should have rested since I'm not 'on' anymore. My chest wasn't sore or anything, but my upper back was a bit tight. 2 days ago I benched 285 for 5x5. Today I was overly ambitious and went for 295 - failed big time, motivation way down, I'm taking tomorrow off and eating junk! lol!

Flat Bench
135x8
175x5
215x3
255x1
*working sets*
295x5 - this was the only set I did on my own and it was tough!
295x3 - failed on the 4th rep, no spotter - couldn't get the bar up to the top notches
290x5 - 3 on my own, 2 with a good spot
290x5 - 2 on my own, 3 with a good spot
285x5 - 0 on my own - pffffffft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Smith Seated Military - BTN with back support
135x8
185x4x4x4 - dropset - 135x8

Seated BTN Dumbbell Extension
70x10
100x6x6x6

Cable Rope Pulldown
4 sets

Machine Fly
1 set just to stretch out

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - Pure Protein Bar/milk
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - 2 Ham and Cheese sandwiches (questionable ham and questionable white bread!)/bar-b-q popchips eating now

at least,
~3400 calories
~347g protein
~319g carbs
~82g fat

definately much more carbs and fat from the white bread and chips

 

[brownbrown]

about to pm you now ho steppa.... got a few questions...

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 7 & 8 - Rest

Been resting and took the past 2 days off from the gym, stuck with my diet for the most part, had a few cheats consisting mainly of extra carbs I wouldn't normally have. My weight has stayed the same, right around 195-198, but I think I'm getting a little more chub around the stomach area so I gotta be careful and not let my carb cravings go overboard.

PCT Day 9 - Legs, Shoulders, Biceps

Felt good hitting the gym fully rested. I'm not gonna be doing more than 2 days in a row of heavy lifting anymore. Gotta work on sticking with my diet and eating clean even on rest days.

Squat
135x8x8
*working sets*
225x5
275x5
315x5
350x3x3
225x15

Standing Military Press
95x10
*working sets*
135x5
185x3
175x4x4
135x10

Dumbbell Curls - Alt arms
35x10
45x8
55x6x6x6

Standing Calf Raises

Light abs

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - Pure Protein Bar/milk
5 - whey (pre workout)
6 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
7 - oats/chicken
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3400 calories
~350g protein
~323g carbs
~79g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 10 - Cardio and Abs

Biked to the gym and back home. At the gym did abs, only. Felt great, and my abs are still feeling sore right now (the following day) I haven't felt this sore in my abs in years, I definitely need to start incorporating an ab only day into my routine.

Decline Situps
4 sets x 20

Cable rope Crunches
4 sets x 20

Laying Leg Raises
4 sets x 20

Planks

Diet started off decent, ended up being horrible

1 - whey (pre workout)
2 - whey (post workout)
3 - egg whites/marinated pork in spicy sauce/rice/veggies (post workout)
4 - oats/chicken
5 - syntha & oats shake/veggies/tomato & yogurt smoothie
6 - top sirloin/instant black noodles/deli sandwich/veggie pizza foccacia

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 11 - Chest, Delts

The extra strength from Beastdrol and Helladrol is definitely gone, I don't think I will be able to increase on bench as easily anymore without increasing my calories, which I do not want to do - don't want to get any bigger or gain anymore weight. The big question now is How do I lose 20 pounds and keep my strength???

I reached my cycle goal (benching 3 plates), it's time to take a step back and recomp. I'm gonna switch up the routine, 3-4 exercises each body group, 8-12 rep range, incorporate more supersets and dropsets. No more 5x5! Couldn't even do 5x5 today!

Bench
135x12
170x5
210x3
250x1
*working sets*
290x3x3 - no spot, but I was struggling!
290x3 - help on last rep
225x12

Machine Fly
4 sets

Front Dumbbell Raises
40x10
55x8
70x4x4x4 - too much uncontrolled swinging

Side Dumbbell Raises
45x10x10x10x10

Read Delt Machine
4 sets

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - syntha & oats shake
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3400 calories
~340g protein
~320g carbs
~80g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 12 - Back & Biceps

My buddy at the gym showed me a new technique for lat pulldowns to really target the lats for that 'wide' look. Instead of having a wider grip and leaning back while doing the exercise, use a bit narrower grip, don't arch the back, and bring the elbows almost inward and forward when pulling down. Won't be able to bring the bar all the way down to the chest, but it seems to have really hit those lats.

Made a bag of Raspberry Chocolate Protein Bars last night. Used natty almond butter and organic acacia honey this time and the bars came out much tastier. I added too much water tho so they are a bit too soft, gotta keep them in the freezer.

The downside to these bars is it's hard to fit them into my macros cause of all the fat. I'm trying to stick to 40/40/20 and the ratios end up being 39/37/24. Not too big of a difference, but it's still kinda annoying. It shouldn't really matter since my diet ends up being shitty at least 2 days a week anyways!

Also, I weigh the bars out, divide by 12 and it equals about 73 grams per bar. Seems tiny to be almost 400 calories, even though the bars are quite dense.

Lat Pulldown
130x10
160x10
190x10x10x10x10

Reverse Narrow Grip Lat Pulldown
190x10
220x8
190x10x10x10

Dumbbell Row - alt arms
80x10
100x10x10x10

Barbell Curl
45x10
95x8
105x6x6x6

Dumbbell Hammer Curls - alt arms
40x10
45x8x8x8

Standing Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
100x10
130x10x10x10
100x10

*Time: a little less than 1 hour; Average HR: 128

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - Better Protein Bar
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3500 calories
~340g protein
~324g carbs
~93g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 13 - Rest

I tried to stay on track with my diet on this off day, but failed! I always start off the day with my diet in check, if I know I'm gonna train later on in the day, I'm extra motivated to eat clean. However, when I take off days from the gym, my diet goes out the window. Today it was pizza. Those big ass Costco slices. 3 of them! and then more greasy food at night!

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread/pizza
3 - oats/chicken
4 - pizza/pizza/cookies
5 - top sirloin/fried pork cutlet/greasy fried rice
6 - syntha/whey/skim milk

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 14 - Shoulders

Back on track with the diet. Had a few things today I wouldn't normally eat, but overall stuck with the plan. Blasted my shoulders at the gym. Before the cycle, the most I ever Dumbbell pressed was 80 pounds (each hand) for 3 sets of 6 reps. I put up 90's today! felt truly beastly, everyone at the gym paused and stared at me (I was making some loud-ass grunts though)

Seated Dumbbell Press
25x12
50x10
70x10
80x10 - easy!
90x7x6 - the hardest part was getting these up into position
80x10 - dropset - 50x10 - 30x12

Barbell Upright Row
95x10
115x8
135x8x6
115x8

Rear Delt Machine
5 sets

Front Delt Raises with Cable Rope
5 sets

Seated BTN Smith Press
135x10x10x8x8


*Time: a little less than 1 hour; Average HR: 130


Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread/2 steamed dumplings
3 - oats/chicken/handful of sugary sweet potato chips
4 - Better Protein Bar
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Syntha/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

at least,
3600 calories
~345g protein
~320g carbs
~100g fat

 

[Mornedn]

When will we see some pics?

 

[ho_steppa]

I took pics right at the end of the cycle, and honestly, they look almost identical to my before pics from Day 1. I think I look bigger in my before pics actually. It was kind of discouraging. I am 20 pounds heavier, and I think about the same body fat (15~17% - top 4 abs are still visible).

I'll post up a side by side comparison a little later on, see what anyone still following this thread thinks.

 

[Liquid 2009]

Great thread to show how beast can transform you

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 15 - Rest

Getting busier and busier at work as I anticipated a few weeks ago, no time for the gym today. Diet was horrible and included Pizza Hut and McDonalds. Next week and for the following month or so is going to be crazy hectic at work, gonna just have to take it day-by-day. I might end up turning into a big fat blob by the end of it!

On another note, below is a side-by-side before/after comparison pic. They look almost identical! I think I look bigger in the before pic, and more leaner in the after pic, even though the after pic is 20 pounds heavier. Also, the after pic was taken in the morning like 15 minutes after I woke up, so I had absolutely no pump.

Here are some stats:

Before pic from May 22nd (left)
180 pounds
My Lifts right before cycle
Bench: 265x1
Squat: 275x2
Seated Military: 175x3
DB Military: 80x6
Pendlay Rows: not sure
Barbell Curl: 95x4
Diet - about 2000 calories on a 50/20/30 (p/c/f) split
----------------------------------------------

After pic from July 1st (right)
200 pounds
My Lifts right at the end of cycle
Bench: 335x1
Squat: 365x4
Seated Military: 225x4
DB Military: 90x7
Pendlay Rows: 265x5
Barbell Curl: 135x6
Diet - about 3500~3800 calories on a 40/40/20 split
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The Good
-ridiculous increases in strength
-increase size
-increase vascularity
-lots of compliments, stares, cop-a-feels
-extra attention from haters at the gym

The Bad
-pretty bad lethargy at beginning of cycle, was falling asleep in the middle of client meetings!
-back pumps were mild, not too bad at all
-joints feel more dry now than during the cycle
-I'm too big! More than half my shirts don't fit me anymore, been too busy to go shopping so I look weird in these super tight, 2 sizes 2 small button down shirts at work

The Ugly
-acne on my face increased, not horrendous, but still stressful considering I rarely had acne ever in my life

 

[ho_steppa]

Here's a 'better' comparison. The before pic here and from above were taken a few minutes apart, but the differences between the before and after here are much more noticeable and dramatic, imo!

 

[CoBra666]

you def look smaller in the first set of pics, but i think its just the pose cuz in the 2nd one you look huge compared to the first. in both pics i think u look better tho, in the after pic that is bro. good work. crazy lift increases! i think im gonna run a beast katana in september while doing a mini smolov for bench and mini smolov for squat simultaneously.. and abs thru-out. hope to have some good strength increases like that. way to kick ass.. run some krill for those joints.. cant rmember if u took forma but that dries u out

 

[brownbrown]

k this guy up guys... this log is one of the best

 

[ho_steppa]

thanks for the compliments cobra and brown. I think the results could have been much better if it wasn't for my damn cravings!
And whoever's giving me extra karma, too, thanks! I noticed the karma went up a few thousand points, is there a way to check who gave it, so I can give some back? Also my karmic power is zero. Does that mean I can't even give any? lol..how do I increase the karmic power?

Anyways, here's what was up yesterday:

PCT Day 16 - Legs

Squat
135x12x12
225x8
275x6
315x5
350x3
225x20 - insane pump, I never did 20 reps before! chunks of the day's prior meals started coming up after this set, lol! I wasn't full out puking, but chunks were coming up for the rest of my workout

Leg Press - feet together to hit outer quads. I don't really do leg press too much so I don't pile on the plates. the proper motion/technique/back position, etc. is still kinda awkward for me
4 plates x 15
5 plates x 15
6 plates x 20x20x20

Hamstring Leg Curl
5 sets

Standing Calf Raises
6 sets

*Time: a little less than 1 hour; Average HR: 128


Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken/2 steamed dumplings/fried rice
4 - whey (pre workout)
5 - Syntha/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
6 - top sirloin/fried pork cutlet/fried dumplings/rice

at least,
???? calories
~300g protein
~???g carbs
~???g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 19 - Chest & Triceps

I was a bit under the weather the past 2 days. Rested up while nursing a headache and didn't stick to my diet at all - stuck with the PCT pills though. I weighed myself at the gym today and was around 191, down about 10 pounds since the cycle ended. Eh, not too discouraged. Buddies at the gym still compliment how I look bigger and bigger each time they see me. Also, saw some family this past weekend. First time seeing them since well before the cycle started. My cousin's wife couldn't keep her hands off me, lol! It was 101 questions about what I had been doing and eating, but no mention about steroids!

Dumbbell Incline Bench - first time doing incline or dumbbells in a long ass time
50x12
80x10
100x12x10x8x8

Dumbbell Flat Bench
80x10
100x8x8x8

Dumbbell Incline Fly
40x10
50x10x10x10

Triceps Rope Pulldown
4 supersets with
Overhead Rope Extension

*Time: less than 1 hour


1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - oats/chicken
3 - Better Protein Bar
4 - fried chicken & cheese cutlet
5 - whey (pre workout)
6 - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
7 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

at least,
3400 calories
~300g protein
~330g carbs
~100g fat