DAZ log - recomp & destroying pubertal gyno

[tarmyg]

Interesting log. You off opiates now?

[DinAZ]

Interesting log. You off opiates now?

Yes, about 3 years off them. First 3 months off them was tough, then 3 months of mild cravings. Now I have no desire for them. I’ve improved my diet big time over the past couple years, done acupuncture, did weekly massage for a while, and also saw 2 physical therapists over a few years. Pain levels and mobility are good now. I can play full court basketball again after being told I’d never be able to run again.

The things that never returned post-injury and post opiates are full sense of well-being and energy. I would feel overly fatigued the rest of the day from doing things like yard work or a workout. On testosterone I have good energy all day, so much so that friends and family have commented that I seem much more like my old self.

I’d love to see a study done on recovering alcoholics and/or opiate users using HRT. I think a lot of people might self medicate or get incorrect medical treatment looking for a way to feel better when they really have hormonal imbalance.

TBH I wish I looked into TRT years ago but I’d rather look forward than backwards.

[wango]

Yes, about 3 years off them. First 3 months off them was tough, then 3 months of mild cravings. Now I have no desire for them. I’ve improved my diet big time over the past couple years, done acupuncture, did weekly massage for a while, and also saw 2 physical therapists over a few years. Pain levels and mobility are good now. I can play full court basketball again after being told I’d never be able to run again.

The things that never returned post-injury and post opiates are full sense of well-being and energy. I would feel overly fatigued the rest of the day from doing things like yard work or a workout. On testosterone I have good energy all day, so much so that friends and family have commented that I seem much more like my old self.

I’d love to see a study done on recovering alcoholics and/or opiate users using HRT. I think a lot of people might self medicate or get incorrect medical treatment looking for a way to feel better when they really have hormonal imbalance.

TBH I wish I looked into TRT years ago but I’d rather look forward than backwards.

Sorry to butt in, but I’d use caution with full-court b-ball. With your back issues, the pounding is merciless. Maybe stick to half court at least? Oh, btw, I loved and breathed basketball from 12 y.o. till I was 40. Even after I got my hips replaced when I was in my 50’s, I was back on the court, working on getting my shot and handles back. That said, I respect your drive to get back to it and finally being able to do so.

You will love TRT.

Question if you don’t mind, how old are you?

[DinAZ]

Sorry to butt in, but I’d use caution with full-court b-ball. With your back issues, the pounding is merciless. Maybe stick to half court at least? Oh, btw, I loved and breathed basketball from 12 y.o. till I was 40. Even after I got my hips replaced when I was in my 50’s, I was back on the court, working on getting my shot and handles back. That said, I respect your drive to get back to it and finally being able to do so.

You will love TRT.

Question if you don’t mind, how old are you?

38 years old.

For a long time during PT I could only play half-court. Now, When there are a bunch of skilled HS and 20 somethings I stay out lol…too fast paced for me. We play mostly half court and occasions full court. The games I play can be competitive but it’s much more stop and go pace than real game pace. It’s often 40+ year olds and their kids, sometimes some women, and if a couple good players play they take it easy on us.

I mostly do LISS cardio on the elliptical and occasionally stationary bike to keep impact low but I can’t resist playing once or twice a month. I’d hate to get injured right now so I might have to take your advice.

On a log note dinner will be: beef bratwurst, sauerkraut, purple sweet potato, and salad. I found out the local university agricultural department sells many cuts of meat right from a little store on their farm so that will be my new place for beef.

Will post daily workout after dinner.