Female Log - first cycle

[< <Samson> >]

Do you mean HGH?

Yup, GH -Growth Hormone

HGH - Human Growth Hormone



Benefits - well, its GH - Enough said



Look into it



Also, if you decide to go the GH rout. Make sure it's HG(Human Grade). Not, generic China garbage




Personally, I waiting for my 40's to jump on the GH train - no major need for it now, for me at least

[GirlyGymRat]

❤️ It. Expensive. Makes me feel good. Anti aging properties are phenomenal at very low dosages 1 iu pharm. Females running higher dosages experience improved lean body mass, vision, memory sharpness, ladino dreams in vivid color.

few downsides. Water retention easily managed with cardio. Loading period to see results 6 months. Did I mention how expensive?!?!! Often faked. Sources unstable.

Granted one wish by a genie, lifelong supply of pharm grade hgh. Enuff said!

[AKD_FitChick]

My brother has gotten real grade HGH and loved it and my sister as well, both over 45 though. I would agree I am still in my later 30's and would like to wait to do something like that till my body really needs it or feels like I need it.

GGR I am all about anti aging techniques though......my medicine cabinet is proof......I have so many skin product and I must say I never get told I look in my later 30's.....thank goodness. Thank goodness for genetics too! I agree HGH is really expensive. I know my bro and sis, spent a ton of money on it.

[AKD_FitChick]

Day 8

Happy Monday!!! Sorry about not posting this weekend. Saturday I had a great Chest and Tri workout, for sure was able to go up in weights......I am easing my way in to allow my joints to catch up a little. I am taking everything I learned in cycle 1 and applying it here. I feel like I am getting harder. I am starting a little of the bloat and holding a little water weight. I know this time it will come off within 10 days of last dose, so I am not worried about it at all. Sunday I headed to the gym to do Quads, but ended up getting in a tiff with my man (who when wakes up early to lifts, is not always in the best spirits, he isn't a morning person like me), so I left the gym and walked/ran 1.5 miles home. I however did a really good vinyasa level 2 yoga class, major sweat........dripping actually.

Shot out of bed like a cannon this morning, dreaming for a couple hours of lifting, so i booked it to the gym......and nailed quads, I did walking weighted lunges between every set and every workout. I will probably be sore tomorrow, HERE'S HOPING, but not pain.......


Day 1 Legs QUADS/CALVES
1. Regular Squats
1st set for 20 reps - 65lbs
2nd set for 20 reps - 85lbs
3rd set for 8 reps - 105lbs
4th set for 6 reps - 115lbs, working my way up with my knee (don't know if you all remember I have right knee issues)
5th set for 20 reps - 85lbs

2. Leg Extensions
1st set for 20 reps - 70lbs
2nd set for 20 reps - 80lbs
3rd set for 20reps - 90 lbs
4th set for 20 reps - 100lbs
5th set for 20 reps - 110lbs (made it 16 reps, remember I am doing walking lunges between each set and my legs are shaking) First time making it back to 110 in a few months.

3 Leg Press
1st set for 20 reps - 180
2nd set for 8 reps - 270
3rd set for 8reps - 320
4th set for 6 reps - 340
5th set for 20 reps - skipped

4. Dumbbell Walking Lunges
1st set for 20reps each leg - 20lbs
2nd set for 20reps each leg - 20lbs
3rd set for 20 reps each leg - 20lbs
4th set for 20 reps each leg - 20lbs

5. Hack Squats Supper Set with Front Barbell Squats
1st set for 20reps - 90
2nd set for 8reps - 140
3rd set for 6 reps - Outta time at the gym
4th set for 20 reps - Outta time at the gym

6 Calf Raises Standing
1st set for 15 reps - 50lbs
2nd set for 10 reps - 50lbs

Weighted abs on decline bench 3 sets of 20, weighted obliques 3 sets of 20, legs ups for obliques 10each side....was time to go home! Wish I could have kept going, but work calls.

[AKD_FitChick]

Added bonus of sides starting, one in particular.....let's say keeps the man happier.

[ghettoboyd]

Day 8

Happy Monday!!! Sorry about not posting this weekend. Saturday I had a great Chest and Tri workout, for sure was able to go up in weights......I am easing my way in to allow my joints to catch up a little. I am taking everything I learned in cycle 1 and applying it here. I feel like I am getting harder. I am starting a little of the bloat and holding a little water weight. I know this time it will come off within 10 days of last dose, so I am not worried about it at all. Sunday I headed to the gym to do Quads, but ended up getting in a tiff with my man (who when wakes up early to lifts, is not always in the best spirits, he isn't a morning person like me), so I left the gym and walked/ran 1.5 miles home. I however did a really good vinyasa level 2 yoga class, major sweat........dripping actually.

Shot out of bed like a cannon this morning, dreaming for a couple hours of lifting, so i booked it to the gym......and nailed quads, I did walking weighted lunges between every set and every workout. I will probably be sore tomorrow, HERE'S HOPING, but not pain.......


Day 1 Legs QUADS/CALVES
1. Regular Squats
1st set for 20 reps - 65lbs
2nd set for 20 reps - 85lbs
3rd set for 8 reps - 105lbs
4th set for 6 reps - 115lbs, working my way up with my knee (don't know if you all remember I have right knee issues)
5th set for 20 reps - 85lbs

2. Leg Extensions
1st set for 20 reps - 70lbs
2nd set for 20 reps - 80lbs
3rd set for 20reps - 90 lbs
4th set for 20 reps - 100lbs
5th set for 20 reps - 110lbs (made it 16 reps, remember I am doing walking lunges between each set and my legs are shaking) First time making it back to 110 in a few months.

3 Leg Press
1st set for 20 reps - 180
2nd set for 8 reps - 270
3rd set for 8reps - 320
4th set for 6 reps - 340
5th set for 20 reps - skipped

4. Dumbbell Walking Lunges
1st set for 20reps each leg - 20lbs
2nd set for 20reps each leg - 20lbs
3rd set for 20 reps each leg - 20lbs
4th set for 20 reps each leg - 20lbs

5. Hack Squats Supper Set with Front Barbell Squats
1st set for 20reps - 90
2nd set for 8reps - 140
3rd set for 6 reps - Outta time at the gym
4th set for 20 reps - Outta time at the gym

6 Calf Raises Standing
1st set for 15 reps - 50lbs
2nd set for 10 reps - 50lbs

Weighted abs on decline bench 3 sets of 20, weighted obliques 3 sets of 20, legs ups for obliques 10each side....was time to go home! Wish I could have kept going, but work calls.

wow nice work girl, lot of volume...kudos...

[AKD_FitChick]

wow nice work girl, lot of volume...kudos...

Thanks so much!!! I love trying to kill it at the gym!!! My favorite day is tomorrow BACK DAY! Can't wait.

[ghettoboyd]

chest and biceps for me today...woo whooo...

[AKD_FitChick]

chest and biceps for me today...woo whooo...

Love chest too!!! Have a great workout! Your physique is incredible.....

[ghettoboyd]

Love chest too!!! Have a great workout! Your physique is incredible.....

thank you so much...I have seen your picks as well and you look fantastic...respect...

[AKD_FitChick]

It's lunch time and I am STARVING

Here comes the need for the increased calories.....

Lunch today.......



Food intake - Any advice is welcomed.

Breakfast

3 egg whites/ 1 yolk / 2.4 oz of ground turkey
1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal GF of course / Stevia for flavor (liquid only)

Snack
Quest Bar

Lunch
5 oz Steelhead Trout / 1 cup Broccoli / .5 cup of quinoa

Snack

????

Dinner
Something very close to lunch, I prep all my meals on Sunday and have for nearly a decade. It's a way of life for me.

[AKD_FitChick]

thank you so much...I have seen your picks as well and you look fantastic...respect...

I really appreciate that! I look around at times at the gym and see woman that are shorter than me pack on muscle so quick (I catch myself envious, but I remember this is my body and I love myself)......it takes more time for sure for me to show muscle since I am freaking gumby over here ....all 5'11 of me just prays for biceps......say a prayer for me too? LOL.

[ghettoboyd]

I will hun, but remember you are beautiful.... I'm quite sure your man is trilled to have you in his life...time to get ready for the gym...later on...

[AKD_FitChick]

I will hun, but remember you are beautiful.... I'm quite sure your man is trilled to have you in his life...time to get ready for the gym...later on...

Sweet again

Have a great lift!!!

[BRUTAL]

well this seem like its worth reading and giving some great aplause that are so due !

great job girl!

[DocToxin8]

Awesome woman! This is impressive!

[AKD_FitChick]

Day 9

Good morning!!! Happy Tuesday. I was so eager to get to the gym this morning I kept waking up to check to see if it was 4:50 yet. Needless to say it doesn't make for a great nights sleep. Thank goodness I am a morning person regardless of how much I sleep. I awoke like an eager beaver......GYM TIME = MY TIME. I felt strong, I don't feel the pump major yet.....wondering when it's going to hit?? Taking 6.25 2x daily. For sure up a little, but not like I was the first cycle. Any thoughts on this?

Today I get my vitamin IV push, love these babies.....I get a huge dose of good vitamins, straight in the vein. I have to do these every 2 weeks to help with not getting sick, I have a pretty weak immune system due to my thyroid, hashi, cortisol crap......So i do everything I can to keep my health up to above par.

Tomorrow is my no gym time......I have HIIT on Wednesdays. I do love it. I cannot wait to get home tonight and just relax, sauna in my one person steam machine......and relax.

I hope you all are having a great morning! Feels so good to be back with you all.

Here is the ole' workout for the day. Any advice is welcomed. I am going to be starting a new 6 week routine after this Sunday.......

Back/ Biceps

1. Hammer and Strength Back Pull Downs
1st set for 15 reps - 45lb plates (each side for all lifts)
2nd set for 15 reps - 50lb plates
3rd set for 12 reps - 55lb plates
4th set for 8 reps - 60lb plates

2. Hammer and Strength Side Lat Pull Downs
1st set for 15 reps - 45lb plates (each side for all lifts)
2nd set for 15 reps - 50lb plates
3rd set for 12 reps - 55lb plates
4th set for 8 reps - 60lb plates


3. Seated Pull Down Rows Close Grip w/ Super set kneeling cable cross over lat pull down
1st set for 10 reps - 75lb/30lb
2nd set for 15 reps - 70lb/40lb
3rd set for 20 reps - 65/50
4th set for 20 reps - 60/50

4. Straight Bar SEATED Pull Downs Wide w/ super set rope pulls right at chest level (it's crazy to me that I used to start on 125lbs) for sure honoring myself here.
1st set for 10 reps - 90lb/90lb
2nd set for 15 reps - 80lb/85lb
3rd set for 20 reps - 75/75
4th set for 20 reps - 75 (didn't finish rope pulls)

5. Dumbbell one Arm Rows
1st set for 10 reps - 30
2nd set for 15 reps - 27.5
3rd set for 20 reps - 25
4th set for 20 reps - 25

6. Dumbbell Curls Alternating (Seated)
1st set for 15 reps each arm - 17.5
2nd set for 15 reps each arm - 20
3rd set for 15 reps each arm - 20 (could have gone up, should have pushed)

7. Standing E-Z Curl bar Curls (arms were dying)
1st set for 15 reps - 30lbs
2nd set for 12 reps - 35lbs
3rd set for 8 reps
4th set for 20 reps

AKD

[AKD_FitChick]

well this seem like its worth reading and giving some great aplause that are so due !

great job girl!

Awe thanks!! Really appreciate you being here....... lots of props to you friend.

[AKD_FitChick]

Awesome woman! This is impressive!

Coming from you, that is a huge compliment. Thanks so much for being here. It really encourages me to push!!!

[AKD_FitChick]

Lunch! Sorry ate some before photo! Good scoop of sweet mashed (did not measure, just eating....i love these babies), Swordfish and asparagus. Don't mind the big squirt of sriracha, I don't eat it all, but I love the spice, anything spicy!!! Have to have spice with every meal!

I love FOOD. CLEAN FOOD. Sometimes I barely chew, I just swallow.

[DocToxin8]

Don't mind the big squirt, I just swallow.

Couldn't help it FitChick, too far?
(If so I apologize and will delete it)

[AKD_FitChick]

Couldn't help it FitChick, too far?
(If so I apologize and will delete it)

BWWWHHHAAAAA, HECK NO don't delete it!!! Never too far for me. You can't go too far for me. I can take it. Totally cracking up! I tend to go to the dirty humor side.

[AKD_FitChick]

Day 10

I decided to skip my HIIT this morning and rest a little, not sleeping good at all, was up so much last night. Planned out my lifts for the rest of the week. I am going to start a new phase this weekend and am still leaning to 2 a day legs, hitting quads and calves one day and hamstrings and glutes another and adding shoulders on to a leg day, then focus on back, chest and maybe arms in one day? THOUGHTS? Trying to change it up. So keep it traditional Back and Bi and Chest and Tri or isolate Back, Chest and then arms one day with legs 2x a week. Please advice is so welcomed!!!!

So today I caught a little glimpse of my veins coming back. I am pretty lean naturally in some areas, but I love seeing these come out!



Am I such a dork?

I took a really good steam sauna last night, felt amazing. Made it 20 min and was literally dripping.

My weight is the same so far. I will take measurements after 2 weeks. So this weekend, I am guessing.

Is it weird that I don't feel the kick like I did first round? Should I up my dose? Thoughts?

[AKD_FitChick]

Day 11

Happy Thursday! Good nights sleep last night. Slept for 7 hrs, only woke up once. Got out of bed at 4:50 and headed right to the gym.....really meant to go a little lighter on todays workout since Sunday I am doing my new routine and it's a doozy, but I couldn't help myself and decided to push a little more but not to kill myself. I however supersetted my entire workout. I was sweating like crazy, SO FUN. I actually had a newbie (a friend though of one of the normal 5am'er crew) come up to me and said "you are fierce in you workouts and really inspire me to push it, you're so focused." I saw him when I left the gym too and he said he did 2 full sets of stair climb runs up 4 flights of stairs. I was like HELL YEAH!

I am starting my new routine on Saturday and was going to share it here. I wrote it out and I really like it, but would love some advice if anyone has any? Thoughts?

Don't mind the boob shot, showing the boob sweat from my lift this morning (well hello in your face picture, sorry couldn't resize). Just me being goofy this morning, loving my new gear for lifts. I love fun pants.


Day 4 - LEGS - Hamstrings and Glutes

1 Leg Press -
Set 1 Reps 20 - 180
Set 2 Reps 20 - 270
Set 3 Reps 18 - 270
Set 4 Reps 12 - 320

2 Weighted Step Ups SUPER SET with Deadlift below
Set 1 Reps 15 - 10lb each
Set 2 Reps 15 - 10lb each
Set 3 Reps 15 - 10lb each
Set 4 Reps 15 - 10lb each

3 Deadlift - Stiff Leg
Set 1 Reps 15 - 70lb
Set 2 Reps 15 - 70lb
Set 3 Reps 15 - 80lb
Set 4 Reps 15 - 80lb

4 Hip Lifts with Bar to target DAT ass / Superset with Weighted Decline Abs with 25lb plate (20 reps e set)
Set 1 Reps 15 - 50lb
Set 2 Reps 15 - 50lb
Set 3 Reps 15 - 50lb


5 Seated Leg Curls - Hamstring Pull Downs Superset with Butt pushdowns on the assisted pull up machine at 130lbs each leg 10 reps x 4)
Set 1 Reps 15 - 75
Set 2 Reps 15 - 85
Set 3 Reps 15 - 95
Set 4 Reps 15 - 80 (dropped it was tired)


6 Booty Kicks / Super set with obliques leg raises
Set 1 Reps 15 - 40lb
Set 2 Reps 15 - 40lb
Set 3 Reps 15 - 40lb

[AKD_FitChick]

Lunch for the day! Starving.

5oz of Steelhead Trout with 1/2 cup Quinoa and cup Broccoli. Get in my tummy!

[AKD_FitChick]

Another question: My var doesn't expire till Aug 2018, but I am not getting the pump, like first cycle....is that just because the newness wore off. I am getting stronger more up to my old lifting weights, but I am wondering if muscle memory or var. Curious thoughts on this?

[DocToxin8]

Your leg workout looks nice, but why no squats?
Squats build it all u know, booty too.
Oh, and very nice pics!

As for the var, are you running the same dose as last time,
and what dose is it? 10mg?

Need some women to chime in on that,
but I'd think that you won't feel it like you did first cycle with same dose,
When it's a mild dose at least.
Doesn't mean you have to bump it up,
as long as you see gains then I would stay at the same dose.
Also, there can be some differences between labs, so dose it could have been slightly overdosed last time, or underdosed this time.
I wouldn't worry too much about it unless side effects or lack of gains manifest.

You rock!

[AKD_FitChick]

Your leg workout looks nice, but why no squats?
Squats build it all u know, booty too.
Oh, and very nice pics!

As for the var, are you running the same dose as last time,
and what dose is it? 10mg?

Need some women to chime in on that,
but I'd think that you won't feel it like you did first cycle with same dose,
When it's a mild dose at least.
Doesn't mean you have to bump it up,
as long as you see gains then I would stay at the same dose.
Also, there can be some differences between labs, so dose it could have been slightly overdosed last time, or underdosed this time.
I wouldn't worry too much about it unless side effects or lack of gains manifest.

You rock!

Hey you! I went lighter today on my workout since I do legs 2x a week. Squats I do on my quad day. Is that okay?

Day 4 - LEGS - QUAD and CALVES

1 Regular Squats
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

2 Front Squats or Seated Squats (I prefer fully seated squats at times, works the legs a lot for me)
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

3 Leg Extensions
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

4 Leg Press
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

5 Dumbell Walking Lunges
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

6 Hack Squat super set front barbell squat
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

7 Calf Raises Standing
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

I take 12.5mg split 6.25 at 5am and then 5pm. I am running the same dose. Don't want to risk sides, I was very lucky last time to only get the good sexual sides

You rock too!!! Thank you so much for giving me your feedback. Really appreciate YOU.

Here is my new Hamstring workout. Any advice?

			Day 2 - LEGS - HAMS/GLUTES/CALVES
	1	Leg Press - Feet high on plate
		Set	1	Reps	20
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	2	Weighted Step Ups
		Set	1	Reps	15
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	15
		Set	4	Reps	15
	3	Deadlift - Stiff Leg
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	4	Reverse Hack Squat
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	5	Seated Leg Curls - Hamstring Pull Downs
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	6	Side Leg Press - Leg Press Machine
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	7	Lying Leg Curls
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	8	Hip Raises target Glutes
		Set	1	Reps	20
		Set	2	Reps	20
		Set	3	Reps	20
	9	Smith Machine Deep Squats
		Set	1	Reps	15
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	15
	10	Calf Raises Leg Press
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	11	Booty Kicks Optional
		Set	1	Reps	15
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	15

[DocToxin8]

The programs look good to me, maybe a bit much though?
How long to you usually take to get through such a program?

Since you've included warm up sets it might just seem much on paper to me,
as i usually don't include them.
But if you feel you manage to recover well from this, then it's just golden.
Though for me it more common to go through maybe 5 excersizes in one program when doing a 5 split program.
It depends on many factors, with 11 excersizes I would only let one set in each excersize go to failure. (If that)

[AKD_FitChick]

The programs look good to me, maybe a bit much though?
How long to you usually take to get through such a program?

Since you've included warm up sets it might just seem much on paper to me,
as i usually don't include them.
But if you feel you manage to recover well from this, then it's just golden.
Though for me it more common to go through maybe 5 excersizes in one program when doing a 5 split program.
It depends on many factors, with 11 excersizes I would only let one set in each excersize go to failure. (If that)

I am PM'ing you! Thanks so much!

[Capebuffalo]

Hey you! I went lighter today on my workout since I do legs 2x a week. Squats I do on my quad day. Is that okay?

Day 4 - LEGS - QUAD and CALVES

1 Regular Squats
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

2 Front Squats or Seated Squats (I prefer fully seated squats at times, works the legs a lot for me)
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

3 Leg Extensions
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

4 Leg Press
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

5 Dumbell Walking Lunges
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

6 Hack Squat super set front barbell squat
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

7 Calf Raises Standing
Set 1 Reps 18
Set 2 Reps 15
Set 3 Reps 12
Set 4 Reps 8

I take 12.5mg split 6.25 at 5am and then 5pm. I am running the same dose. Don't want to risk sides, I was very lucky last time to only get the good sexual sides

You rock too!!! Thank you so much for giving me your feedback. Really appreciate YOU.

Here is my new Hamstring workout. Any advice?

			Day 2 - LEGS - HAMS/GLUTES/CALVES
	1	Leg Press - Feet high on plate
		Set	1	Reps	20
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	2	Weighted Step Ups
		Set	1	Reps	15
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	15
		Set	4	Reps	15
	3	Deadlift - Stiff Leg
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	4	Reverse Hack Squat
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	5	Seated Leg Curls - Hamstring Pull Downs
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	6	Side Leg Press - Leg Press Machine
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	7	Lying Leg Curls
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	8	Hip Raises target Glutes
		Set	1	Reps	20
		Set	2	Reps	20
		Set	3	Reps	20
	9	Smith Machine Deep Squats
		Set	1	Reps	15
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	15
	10	Calf Raises Leg Press
		Set	1	Reps	18
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	12
		Set	4	Reps	8
	11	Booty Kicks Optional
		Set	1	Reps	15
		Set	2	Reps	15
		Set	3	Reps	15

Damn. That's a lot of volume. I saw in the early part of your threads you were doing HIT. Have you stopped or are you alternating? Nice progress.

[GirlyGymRat]

Are you on day 4 of var or day 4 of lifting?

It takes a few days to feel AAS for the milder compounds. Suggest stay course for a week.

I hope it's not the expiration date. I have primo that is nearing expiration. that be my bad luck!

I'm becoming a bigger fan of HIIT. It's quicker. It's great cardio. It's intense. I was resting too much before. It seems girls lift and lift and lift same muscle and then lift a little more. I'm becoming a bigger fan of quality then quantity.

I also know I need to cross train to keep my muscles uncomfortable.

I can't hardly wait to get back. Been sick for a month...baby step progress sux!

[AKD_FitChick]

Damn. That's a lot of volume. I saw in the early part of your threads you were doing HIT. Have you stopped or are you alternating? Nice progress.

Thanks for stopping by. Yes after taking amazing advice from Nach and Doc I am going to shorten my sets/reps and lifts per day. Starting tomorrow. Over my years of training I have tried every type of routine, but I find myself more at home with the advice from them. Really respect their thoughts.

I still do HIIT, I just skipped this week, I was really tired on Wednesday. I usually do HIIT a couple times a week at least. I did read somewhere though that doing HIIT on cycle when you're trying to build is counter productive, so I am open to suggestions.

[AKD_FitChick]

Are you on day 4 of var or day 4 of lifting?

It takes a few days to feel AAS for the milder compounds. Suggest stay course for a week.

I hope it's not the expiration date. I have primo that is nearing expiration. that be my bad luck!

I'm becoming a bigger fan of HIIT. It's quicker. It's great cardio. It's intense. I was resting too much before. It seems girls lift and lift and lift same muscle and then lift a little more. I'm becoming a bigger fan of quality then quantity.

I also know I need to cross train to keep my muscles uncomfortable.

I can't hardly wait to get back. Been sick for a month...baby step progress sux!

Hey Girl - I am on day 12 today.....I think you were reading the day from my lift cycle. I am on the same exact bottle as 1st cycle and exp date is 8/2018, but I don't have the same pump. I am still on 12.5 a day 6.25 am and 6.25 pm.

I am so glad you are loving HIIT, I freaking love heart pumping, almost puking, drenched in sweat workouts. It really is my mediation along with lifting. Some sit quietly, I like chaos, it helps me tune out. I love quality over quantity too. I have done it all, but my coach had me on MORE MORE MORE reps for the last 6 months, so going back to my old lift style will be fun. I saw you asked somewhere about Orangetheory, we have those every where here now. I have friends that LOVE them, but it's very similar to my HIIT already and my family owns my HIIT studio so I don't have to pay another costly membership somewhere else. I am getting certified to teach this year. I want to help others achiever their goals. It's my passion.

I hear you on getting back. I think when I hit my wall with sickness, I was more depressed I was missing the gym then actually being sick. I am sending you healing vibes!!! You will be back in no time FULL FORCE. You've got this!!!!!

[Capebuffalo]

Thanks for stopping by. Yes after taking amazing advice from Nach and Doc I am going to shorten my sets/reps and lifts per day. Starting tomorrow. Over my years of training I have tried every type of routine, but I find myself more at home with the advice from them. Really respect their thoughts.

I still do HIIT, I just skipped this week, I was really tired on Wednesday. I usually do HIIT a couple times a week at least. I did read somewhere though that doing HIIT on cycle when you're trying to build is counter productive, so I am open to suggestions.

You can go wrong with Nacho and Doc. I'm listening to Nacho myself right now.
Keep up the hard work. I haven't read all of your log but you are dedicated.
HIT on cycle is how you make your gains. If you go to the lounge there is a most improved completion that was 8 weeks. Both Nacho and I did hit the whole way through and you can see the growth. Especially Nacho. I'm a firm believer in it. Also if you haven't check out Marcus Dungeon thread. He goes into detail on what true HIT is.

[AKD_FitChick]

Day 12

HAPPY FRIDAY! I am doing my happy dance all day!

So after my needed welcomed advice, I changed my new 6 week routine starting tomorrow to less sets/reps and lifts per day. I used to train this way, so I think it will be good to get back to it for a phase. I love my coaches training too, but I KNOW I need to change it up every 6-8 weeks, I really like his routines, but I will take 6 weeks off and do mine with adjustments from Nach and DocToxin......Thanks so much guys! Really appreciate your insight.

I am finally hitting that point of exhaustion today. I have sleep issues, I am so high energy all the time, that I have to crash one night. Last night I slept 5.5 - 6 hrs, woke up at 3 and couldn't fall back asleep till 4 then alarm off at 4:50, knew if I took the day off and went back to sleep I would be more tired, so I decided to get up and put on my happy face and lace the shoes up and head to the gym for some shoulders (light since I have chest tomorrow). Got a good 45-1hr lift with lots of lovely abs.

I am going to crash so hard tonight, I may take a sleep aid to knock me out for 7-8 hrs. I no matter what wake up at 5am on EVERY day of the week, so I just head to bed early or take a pill to ensure I don't wake up. I know my cortisol is spiking at night, that's why I am waking more often. DAMN Adrenals.....sometimes my system is just a bitch, then I remember that it could be worse, at least I have a body that works hard and gets me to where I want to be. So I am happy no matter what.

Have a bunch of moving this weekend to help a friend who has been staying with me after moving cross country. I finally get my WHOLE HOUSE back. I cannot wait!!! I love my domain. So excited, I actually screamed for joy out loud when she told me she was moving........

OH MAN sorry for the babbles......totally off subject of weights and sides and lifts and var......it's Friday, what can I say?

Hope you all are having a fantastic day!

[AKD_FitChick]

You can go wrong with Nacho and Doc. I'm listening to Nacho myself right now.
Keep up the hard work. I haven't read all of your log but you are dedicated.
HIT on cycle is how you make your gains. If you go to the lounge there is a most improved completion that was 8 weeks. Both Nacho and I did hit the whole way through and you can see the growth. Especially Nacho. I'm a firm believer in it. Also if you haven't check out Marcus Dungeon thread. He goes into detail on what true HIT is.

Thanks! I couldn't agree more on the guru's per say!

My log is made up of 1st cycle ever and the start of a 2nd cycle before i got sick, my new cycle starts on page 9.......So I am freshly back in the game, but I have drive and am very dedicated. As my family says I never do anything half ass.

[Capebuffalo]

If you are looking for extra motivation me Nacho Krugger and getthoboyd are running different competitions. Check out the thread in the lounge. We'd love to have you. We will have different ones for different goals. We are trying to get GGR to kick some ass.

[AKD_FitChick]

If you are looking for extra motivation me Nacho Krugger and getthoboyd are running different competitions. Check out the thread in the lounge. We'd love to have you. We will have different ones for different goals. We are trying to get GGR to kick some ass.

Marcus Hit Dungeon? GGR is awesome and so motivating too!!!

[Capebuffalo]

Marcus Hit Dungeon? GGR is awesome and so motivating too!!!

That's the one.