NPC 2nd year countdown

[GearHeaded]

keep grinding brother !! but at the same time never lose site of your health.

I could pretty much guarantee that any body builder deep deep into contest prep, if analyzed by a doctor, is going to have some health factors pop up that will be of concern to that doctor (this goes for both natty and enhanced athletes.. and I'll go so far as to say that the enhanced guys may actually be healthier then the natty guys in regards to contest prep, cause at least being enhanced you get to take the drugs and hormones needed to stay on point. whereas a natty crashes his natural hormone production and his thyroid, he doesn't get to use exogenous hormones to help him stay healthy)

[charger69]

keep grinding brother !! but at the same time never lose site of your health.

I could pretty much guarantee that any body builder deep deep into contest prep, if analyzed by a doctor, is going to have some health factors pop up that will be of concern to that doctor (this goes for both natty and enhanced athletes.. and I'll go so far as to say that the enhanced guys may actually be healthier then the natty guys in regards to contest prep, cause at least being enhanced you get to take the drugs and hormones needed to stay on point. whereas a natty crashes his natural hormone production and his thyroid, he doesn't get to use exogenous hormones to help him stay healthy)

I had to rant to feel better. Home alone for a few days and my dog didn’t want to listen to me so I had to rant to get it out of my system. I find ways of overcoming adversity however I am the type of person that wants things to go as planned. LOL


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[Family_guy]

Well, Charger is going on a rant. I would like to say sorry before I begin. LOL
These f’ing Dr’s - at least in CA. They want to test the fuck out of you. ..... and then give it to you good. I guess you are supposed to like it .
I went to the ER because I couldn’t pee. I sat around the whole day waiting to be attended to. They finally got to me around 2:30 pm.
I get the bill....... my portion to pay is approx $3500- wtf . They did urine and blood tests and hooked me up to see my heart . Luckily, I refused the additional testing and blood thinners. Thank God I didn’t need a catheter.
I do know my prostrate is OK and the follow up with the urologist ( I got it right this time) said I am good to go.
The cardiologist, on the other hand, did not find any afib, but wants me to do an ECG, blood tests, possibly put me on BP meds, and a 30 day monitor. The Dr said they are getting Moore aggressive with bp and hypertension is now considered if you are above 120.
The 30 day monitor is going to expose sleep apnea which will be more treatments.

I really believe that the T3 caused the afib. I think that I may go for bloods and the ECG (ultrasound) just for precautionary purposes. If those 2 come out OK, then I’m stopping.

This shit really threw a monkey wrench into my contest prep and finances. I will survive because that is what I do, but things just keep getting more and more difficult.

Ok enough ranting. I just get frustrated. The good thing is the desire to rant may decline because I’m going to lower my tren . LOL

I did legs yesterday and rode a bike (too small for me) about 4 miles. My legs were killing me. I couldn’t extend them while riding. I couldn’t wait to get off the bike.
I’m going to stop ephedrine...... at least try. LOL. It’s hard getting up at 3 am to go and workout without having ephedrine to give you that little kick in the butt. LOL

As always, I just ranted about the healthcare system, in reality, I brought this on myself. You find things that work and then the next thing you know you are adding things together and making a bomb.
I would like to say that I really need to be thankful for my health. I have had significant amounts of testing done and most of it was because they noticed something that the cycle caused.

I am going to go get tanned and do cardio and then the sauna.

I cooked for the week last night so I’m good to go.


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Charger! Take care of your heart man! I’m sure the prostate is just part of getting older. But you gotta take care of your heart man! What would we do without charger!?

[Obs]

Charger! Take care of your heart man! I’m sure the prostate is just part of getting older. But you gotta take care of your heart man! What would we do without charger!?

We would do what any good friends would and pursue his wife.

[charger69]

I just want everyone to know, I do take health seriously. I will not choose to compete over my health. As GH stated, competing is taxing your body.
I feel that my issue was my precomp cycle which was too aggressive. I believe it was the T3 at 100. The ephedrine and clen just added to it.
If you look up causes for afib- thyroid and stimulants. I had both of those.
If I had not gone to the ER, I wouldn’t have even known and I get physicals every year and bloods a couple of times a year.

I have probably had more testing in the past 3 years than most I their lifetime. They see one thing slightly out and more tests.
Example creatinine- my Dr thinks I should be in range, even though I was slightly out.
Now if hypertension is going to be above 120 than 90% of Americans should be regularly seeing a Dr about BP.



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[Obs]

I just want everyone to know, I do take health seriously. I will not choose to compete over my health. As GH stated, competing is taxing your body.
I feel that my issue was my precomp cycle which was too aggressive. I believe it was the T3 at 100. The ephedrine and clen just added to it.
If you look up causes for afib- thyroid and stimulants. I had both of those.
If I had not gone to the ER, I wouldn’t have even known and I get physicals every year and bloods a couple of times a year.

I have probably had more testing in the past 3 years than most I their lifetime. They see one thing slightly out and more tests.
Example creatinine- my Dr thinks I should be in range, even though I was slightly out.
Now if hypertension is going to be above 120 than 90% of Americans should be regularly seeing a Dr about BP.



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I think bp and cholesterol are individually specific.


Glad you take your health seriously.

[Obs]

Pussy!

Lmao I am kidding

[charger69]

Pussy!

Lmao I am kidding

I was waiting for that. LOL


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[charger69]

Today’s pic. Caught myself exhaling. LOL


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[kelkel]

Great Pic! Great veins!

[Obs]

Today’s pic. Caught myself exhaling. LOL


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Shit boss you are winning this year! Outstanding work!

[charger69]

Great Pic! Great veins!

I don’t have great veins until I have yours!!!


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[KennyJ]

Today’s pic. Caught myself exhaling. LOL


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Holy Shite dude. Amazing. I'm really speechless.
You look incredible man and I'm not saying this just because we're friends and I'm not exaggerating or any of that crap.
I'm truly amazed at how good you're looking. Yea I'm pouring it on thick but it's because you deserve it and on top of it all you're just a great human being.
Be proud because we all know you don't get what you have without total dedication.

[charger69]

Holy Shite dude. Amazing. I'm really speechless.
You look incredible man and I'm not saying this just because we're friends and I'm not exaggerating or any of that crap.
I'm truly amazed at how good you're looking. Yea I'm pouring it on thick but it's because you deserve it and on top of it all you're just a great human being.
Be proud because we all know you don't get what you have without total dedication.

It’s all you guys that keep me going. I actually wasn’t going to post it because it is a crappy photo. Especially abs


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[kelkel]

It’s all you guys that keep me going. I actually wasn’t going to post it because it is a crappy photo. Especially abs


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Not even close to a crappy photo brother!

[balance]

Wow charger!

All the hardworking is paying dividends!!!


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[Chrisp83TRT]

Today’s pic. Caught myself exhaling. LOL


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So fucking proud of you bro . You have pushed through and you should also be proud as well !

Keep being awesome bro .. no reason why you won't steal the show !

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[Richard Head]

Keep it up Charger, you got this.

[charger69]

I’m struggling. Super tired due to lack of sleep. Last night energy levels were tanked. I did cardi but didn’t get out full 20 minutes of HIIT.
Worked late.
This mornings workout sucked . I was in a fasted state and there was absolutely energy in the tank. Mentally, I could not overcome this. This is very frustrating. I’ve been preparing for 49 weeks and now I have days that it’s just not there. I need to figure it out before tonight’s workout.
The melanotan is wreaking havoc. Bed is soaked and blankets were still wet from the night before. The bedroom smells like death warmed over. I left the door open to the bedroom hoping that the smell diminishes.
I need to do something before wifey returns in 2 days. Libido is non existent.
I sit down and it feels like I need a crane to get me out of the chair. LOL
Weighing in at 201. I should be below 200 by Friday.
Yesterday bp was high. I took 100 atenolol in the morning and 100 in the afternoon. This morning measures 135/85. Took 100 and will check this afternoon.
The fun is about to start and it’s getting real. Will I crack or rise to the occasion???


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[Capebuffalo]

Today’s pic. Caught myself exhaling. LOL


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That your handicap locker?

You are fucking killing it. Stay strong. Stay focused. It’s your time.

[charger69]

Thank God there are knowledgeable people here to save me from myself. I think Intook too much atenolol. I am just so tired. I am falling asleep at work.
People look at me and ask me if I’m OK.
I really think that I need to take today off. There is no energy even with carbs.

Fuck! I just want to roll up in a corner and sleep. I feel like I am half alive and only half of me is here. My company has a bp monitor however only my forearm fits in the sleeve. LOL. I really tried to force my arm in but I was afraid that I was going to break it.

I will make up today on my normal day off. I may even get up earlier so I can do cardio 2 x day. Frustrated but I will figure it out.
I am shutting down the outside world to get my head on straight . Just 3 weeks... just three weeks... just three weeks


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[Obs]

Thank God there are knowledgeable people here to save me from myself. I think Intook too much atenolol. I am just so tired. I am falling asleep at work.
People look at me and ask me if I’m OK.
I really think that I need to take today off. There is no energy even with carbs.

Fuck! I just want to roll up in a corner and sleep. I feel like I am half alive and only half of me is here. My company has a bp monitor however only my forearm fits in the sleeve. LOL. I really tried to force my arm in but I was afraid that I was going to break it.

I will make up today on my normal day off. I may even get up earlier so I can do cardio 2 x day. Frustrated but I will figure it out.
I am shutting down the outside world to get my head on straight . Just 3 weeks... just three weeks... just three weeks


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I just want to sleep too.

Wanna snuggle?
You can be the little or the big spoon IDC.
If we both throw a pump on first it will make a sound like balloons getting rubbed together...

[kelkel]

I just want to sleep too.

Wanna snuggle?
You can be the little or the big spoon IDC.
If we both throw a pump on first it will make a sound like balloons getting rubbed together...

Seems I've been kicked to the curb.....

[Obs]

Seems I've been kicked to the curb.....

The more the merrier. Question is are you tired enough to sleep or will you be fooling around while me and charger are sleeping like last time?

[Charlie67]

Seems I've been kicked to the curb.....

Love is a fickle mistress Kel.

[charger69]

Seems I've been kicked to the curb.....

I’ll make sure there is room for you Kelkel. I would never kick you to the curb. LOL



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[charger69]

Update- I was feeling a bit better and did 40 minutes of LI cardio. The first 30 minutes was a struggle, but after that I was getting into it.
I am glad I went. I even posed for a little and did abs. I don’t think that I would have been able to do HIIt.
I am a little concerned about my BP though. It is in the 150’s. I did have a very low heart rate doing cardio though.
Tomorrow I am going to have the ultrasound of my heart. Originally it was scheduled for June, but there was a cancellation. I need to know if I have issues or not. I am hoping that they say everything looks fine. My heart beat rises just thinking about it.
I found out that my previous bloods had high potassium. This causes irregular heart beats. And is related to the kidneys. Oh no, here we go again. Dr’s now will have a shit load of kidney testing. Been there, done that.
I hate bloods on cycle- Dr’s begin going down rabbit holes.
Oh well, I will just put everything on hold for testing, except ultrasound.
I am going to hit the gym running tomorrow! I have to. The competition will. I cannot give them an advantage.... they are probably 40 lbs heavier than me anyway. They were last year.
The only thing I can say, “I will try!” I will not lose because of a lack of effort. I am already better than I was last year, that is the main thing for me.

[KennyJ]

I’ll make sure there is room for you Kelkel. I would never kick you to the curb. LOL



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You guys want everyone to leave this thread so you can have some privacy lol?

[charger69]

Today’s pic



Pinned lats. Still trying to be a little more comfortable.
Today’s workout was good. My scale says that I lost 6 lbs. I don’t believe it 195- I doubt it. We’ll see tomorrow. LIT could not have made that difference.
Ultrasound of heart today.


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[Charlie67]

Can I ask where your calories are at? and are you tracking Macros? Just curious.

Pinned lats. Still trying to be a little more comfortable.

Because of this thread, I pinned Lats for the first time yesterday. See Charger, you're an influencer for change

I only did .5cc to feel it out. It was a bit awkward with the handling and reach, but fine. And absolutely zero pip. My only two thoughts are 1) I used a 1cc barrel, so the plunger was pulled awfully far back which made gripping it cumbersome. And 2) I can't see what I'm doing in the mirror but I imagine It'll get easier.

Looking great Charger!

C-

[kelkel]

I am already better than I was last year, that is the main thing for me.

Goal achieved.

[kelkel]

The more the merrier. Question is are you tired enough to sleep or will you be fooling around while me and charger are sleeping like last time?

Pretending to be sleeping doesn't count.

Love is a fickle mistress Kel.

Most definitly.

I’ll make sure there is room for you Kelkel. I would never kick you to the curb. LOL

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Might be my estrogen level but I think there's a tear in my eye.

[charger69]

This seems like it is turning more into a soap opera than a contest prep.
I am trying to record as much as possible.
I went for my echocardiogram. Hopefully by Friday I should have the results. When I first laid down, I got really dizzy. I refrained from saying anything because I do not want to deal with any additional testing. When I stood up I also was slightly dizzy.
I am sure that Dr will put me on bp meds. 154/77.
Cardiologist called today and wanted me to go for test again. Potassium was high. She is really concerned over that.
I can see kidney tests coming again soon.
I am going to make sure that I am hydrated and I am cutting off beta blockers. I think the excess beta blockers was causing the lethargy which in turn caused high readings.
I’m going in the morning to have the tests .
Meanwhile, I am continuing with the contest prep.
Cardiologist also wanted me to start the 30!day heart monitor. I’m not sure If I’m going to do it.
Can you imagine everyone looking at me preparing to go on stage with wires hanging off of my body? LOL

Time for HIIT. I’ll continue with the soap opera later. LOL


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[Capebuffalo]

This seems like it is turning more into a soap opera than a contest prep.
I am trying to record as much as possible.
I went for my echocardiogram. Hopefully by Friday I should have the results. When I first laid down, I got really dizzy. I refrained from saying anything because I do not want to deal with any additional testing. When I stood up I also was slightly dizzy.
I am sure that Dr will put me on bp meds. 154/77.
Cardiologist called today and wanted me to go for test again. Potassium was high. She is really concerned over that.
I can see kidney tests coming again soon.
I am going to make sure that I am hydrated and I am cutting off beta blockers. I think the excess beta blockers was causing the lethargy which in turn caused high readings.
I’m going in the morning to have the tests .
Meanwhile, I am continuing with the contest prep.
Cardiologist also wanted me to start the 30!day heart monitor. I’m not sure If I’m going to do it.
Can you imagine everyone looking at me preparing to go on stage with wires hanging off of my body? LOL

Time for HIIT. I’ll continue with the soap opera later. LOL


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154/77 isn’t enough for bp meds. I went in once with 200/180. The doctor wouldn’t let me leave till it went down. High amounts of tren being used. High 80’s- 90’s on the bottom number possibly. Dude I’ve been down this road. Wound up in the er with shortness of breath. Chest and arm pain. 3 days in the hospital. Had a catheter done to check my heart and arteries. Dr appointments more test. Kidney doctor. 3 doctors a week for weeks. I redo my will. Do a living will. Expecting the worst. After it was all said and done they diagnosed me with asthma and polycythemia. My point is telling you all of that is don’t let your mind go crazy. You are in an extremely depleted state with an ass of chemicals in you. Don’t blow it off but don’t think the worst yet. I’d wait till after the show and level back out then have test done. You aren’t getting a true result right now. Just my .02.

[Obs]

^^^ what cape said

[PeanutbutterDC]

Potassium was high. She is really concerned over that.
I can see kidney tests coming again soon.



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I had high k levels recently but no sign of kidney issues. Turns out false high levels occasionally occur when a blood cell ruptures during blood draw or shortly after. I can explain more about it if you're interested. I asked to be retested and it turned out normal.
Did they test BUN?

[charger69]

154/77 isn’t enough for bp meds. I went in once with 200/180. The doctor wouldn’t let me leave till it went down. High amounts of tren being used. High 80’s- 90’s on the bottom number possibly. Dude I’ve been down this road. Wound up in the er with shortness of breath. Chest and arm pain. 3 days in the hospital. Had a catheter done to check my heart and arteries. Dr appointments more test. Kidney doctor. 3 doctors a week for weeks. I redo my will. Do a living will. Expecting the worst. After it was all said and done they diagnosed me with asthma and polycythemia. My point is telling you all of that is don’t let your mind go crazy. You are in an extremely depleted state with an ass of chemicals in you. Don’t blow it off but don’t think the worst yet. I’d wait till after the show and level back out then have test done. You aren’t getting a true result right now. Just my .02.

Come out to conservative CA. I do know the AMA did lower hypertension to 130 last year.
I do appreciate your input. I’m just going to do the potassium because this does have n effect on the electrical pulse in th heart.


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[charger69]

I had high k levels recently but no sign of kidney issues. Turns out false high levels occasionally occur when a blood cell ruptures during blood draw or shortly after. I can explain more about it if you're interested. I asked to be retested and it turned out normal.
Did they test BUN?

Retook potassium this morning.


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[PeanutbutterDC]

Retook potassium this morning.


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Good! Keep us posted, Charger.

[charger69]

They want me to come and get the 30 day heart monitor. I’m holding off.
Test results
T4 free- .78. .76-1.46
TSH- .481. .358-3.800
Magnesium. 2.2. 1.6-2.6
I don’t know where the others are.

Something is fucking with me. It is impossible that I lost 9 lbs over the last 2 days. My scale must be messed up. I I figured I would be below 200 by tomorrow. Today I weighed 193.
I am waking up drenched. I think it is the melanotan however I didn’t take any yesterday. I woke up with a dry mouth so I was probably dehydrated. We’ll see how the test comes back.
She’s going to take blood and says, “you have great veins, I don’t need tourniquet. “

I did a Cape workout this morning. Ina and out. I was lethargic at home, but once I got into the gym things started to click.

I still need to finalize my routine.
Hopefully I will get some sleep over the weekend.
I am putting everything else to the side, I have to focus on the competition and on getting rest.




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