Let's play... I'ma run a cycle

[cockswole_gentleman]

11/25
Precor chest press neutral grip
150x8
170x15
190x13
210x10
230x8
250x9
210x11
250 is the stack on this machine. I thought I'd rep it out and see what I could get, followed by a backoff set to near failure. It's certainly cammed differently than the cybex machine.

Cable crossover
50/15x13x12x10 plus 2 partial

Dips
90 lb assist 5
70 lb assist 8x7. couldn't quite lock out the 7th
90 lb assist 9

Tricep finisher on the dip assist pad
110/ 10x9x8

Calories 2214
Carbs 117g
Protein 275
Fat 67
Slept in. Had a hard time getting my calories in. Not very hungry. Used some 2% milk and two scoops of whey isolate, just to get to 2200, something I rarely need to do.

Weight 231.8

 

[genetic freak]

What are you eating for carbs?

 

[cockswole_gentleman]

What are you eating for carbs?

Oatmeal
Or cream of rice
Blueberries
Raspberries
Hash browns at home
Corn, peas, or green beans for veggies
Bread or wraps
White potatoes
Protein bar carbs
Had Subway sub a few times

I'm done with my job for the season now, so my bread and wrap calories have fallen as I used to take 3 sandwiches or 3 wraps to work. My appetite seems to have fallen off a bit too.

 

[genetic freak]

Oatmeal
Or cream of rice
Blueberries
Raspberries
Hash browns at home
Corn, peas, or green beans for veggies
Bread or wraps
White potatoes
Protein bar carbs
Had Subway sub a few times

I'm done with my job for the season now, so my bread and wrap calories have fallen as I used to take 3 sandwiches or 3 wraps to work. My appetite seems to have fallen off a bit too.

I only asked, because you mentioned you had a hard time getting your calories in. Usually, carbs are the first reason and the first of those would be oatmeal followed by potatoes. If my guys and gals struggle getting food down, I cut out their oatmeal and replace it with rice. I rarely have them eating potatoes due to digestive issues and cream of wheat and rice can be problematic for those who run high hematocrit/hemoglobin/RBC. If they don't have issues with blood then cream of wheat is a good substitute for oatmeal.

 

[cockswole_gentleman]

I only asked, because you mentioned you had a hard time getting your calories in. Usually, carbs are the first reason and the first of those would be oatmeal followed by potatoes. If my guys and gals struggle getting food down, I cut out their oatmeal and replace it with rice. I rarely have them eating potatoes due to digestive issues and cream of wheat and rice can be problematic for those who run high hematocrit/hemoglobin/RBC. If they don't have issues with blood then cream of wheat is a good substitute for oatmeal.

Good to know. I have a decent size bag of white rice at home. I'm going to cook some up.

 

[cockswole_gentleman]

11/27
Matrix assisted pullups
100lb x 10
80lb x 12
70lb x 9
60lb x8

T-bar chest supported row
2 plates 14x11x10

Matrix seated row
145/ 16x14x12
W/versa grips
145/14

Barbell curls
70/10x8
60/8x7
Fully pumped tonight. Last row set and curls were a struggle. Forearms were so pumped I couldn't grip properly.

Calories 1817
Carbs 168g
Protein 180g

Weight 230

This might end up being a cut. I'm just not interested much in food right now. Not complaining! Just out of the ordinary for me. Is NPP or tbol known to suppress appetite?

 

[genetic freak]

Good work brother! I hate chest supported rows though. For the amount of weight I use to make it worth while, I cannot fucking breath. Haha.

If you are taking oral tbol, it can suppress your appetite. All orals will eventually. Sometimes we get away with using them when we are younger without much appetite suppression, but when we get older and struggle to put the same volume of food done already, orals can wreck some havoc. This is why I don't use them anymore, except the last 4 weeks of contest prep.

 

[cockswole_gentleman]

Good work brother! I hate chest supported rows though. For the amount of weight I use to make it worth while, I cannot fucking breath. Haha.

Judging by your log, I can see that being a problem for you!

 

[cockswole_gentleman]

That's good to know. I also experienced a bit of heartburn last night for the first time since I started. I think I'm going to finish out the first 4 weeks with it, so I can experience the next 4 without it!

 

[genetic freak]

That's good to know. I also experienced a bit of heartburn last night for the first time since I started. I think I'm going to finish out the first 4 weeks with it, so I can experience the next 4 without it!

That is also likely the tbol. I have only experienced the heartburn from orals and tren. I can run the other 19 nors without the heartburn, but tren will hit me around week 5-6. Prilosec is the only thing that helps me.

 

[cockswole_gentleman]

11/29
Dumbbell laterals
15/15
20/12
15/14x12x10 +several partials

Cybex shoulder press neutral grip
100/12
110/10
120/9
110/12

Rear delt cable pulls
20/15x11
I dropped the cable down a notch and it felt better on my shoulders
20x14x11+partials

Superset preacher machine and rope pushdowns
Preacher
70/14x11x9
Drop set 60/6

Rope pushdown
80/17x14x9
Drop set 60x6

Calories
1473
Had a dinner show to attend. Saved some calories as I didn't know what was being served. It was 6oz chicken breast, couscous, and carrots. I should have asked for a stick of butter to go with .

Weight 228.6

 

[genetic freak]

That sounds like a night when I come home and eat a bowl of sherbet or some Halo Top ice cream.