[UncleWede]

Any info on Shilajit before I drop $~70 for a month?

57, diabetic, shit diet (check the dinner and lunch threads). I had T tested about 3 years ago and Dr. said everything was better than expected for my age.

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Any info on Shilajit before I drop $~70 for a month?

57, diabetic, shit diet (check the dinner and lunch threads). I had T tested about 3 years ago and Dr. said everything was better than expected for my age.

It's for muscle?

[Mason Hatcher]

Originally Posted by Akaneedles

IMO, if over 40 get your test checked. If low TRT would be best option.

My test was right at 300 last May. A year later, clean eating, strength and HIIT training and mine doubled. No supplements other than Creatine and BCAA. I have also lost 60 pounds

I strongly suggest anyone with low test try good nutrition and strength training.

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by Mason Hatcher

My test was right at 300 last May. A year later, clean eating, strength and HIIT training and mine doubled. No supplements other than Creatine and BCAA. I have also lost 60 pounds

I strongly suggest anyone with low test try good nutrition and strength training.

^1000% this.

Recently I've added 100 daily burpees to my push/pull/split and I am sleeping better, appetite increase, energy increase, happiness increase, muscle increase and stronger in all my other lifts. First week of it felt like it might be taking more than giving and then it's as if a hormonal switch just flipped. For me, it's the answer to integrating cardio and explosiveness into my routine. Surprised how much it's helping my core and lower body in addition to the more obvious muscles.

[nerdogray]

Last night was the first time my heart rate dipped into the 40's. May not be gaining any muscle, but at least I'm more fit. Food makes such a huge difference with me, particularly with inflammation. If I've been eating consistent garbage, inflammation is high, and making that first trip downstairs in the mornings is a miserable experience. If I eat clean, I pretty much spring out of bed and have no issues descending. And it takes at least 3-4 days of clean eating before inflammation starts to diminish. I really can't do this "cheat meal" crap anymore. Maybe once a month? But once a week ruins any longer term progress and keeps me from building any significant resilience.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

It's for muscle?

Not specifically, I don't think. More in the realm of general nutrition, sufficient trace elements.

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by xander_g

Depends on your body type, previous injuries, etc.
I have pre-existing back problems so I'm unable to do a lot of exercises at the gym, so I've been doing my best to focus on nutrition and lifestyle choices - no longer drink alcohol or smoke, limited sugar and caffeine intake, etc.

A complete blood panel is a good start to see where you're at and looking at values as not being in acceptable ranges, key is to get as close to optimal.

Consistency with nutrition is where it all came together for me, after running a calorie deficit for approximately 3 months, I'm currently adjusted to:
2150 cals, 224 grams of protein, 170 grams of carbs and 52 grams of fat per day

Schedule looks roughly like:

Wakeup - Glutamine, protein, creatine with water
D3 x4, K2 x1, omega3 x2, anti inflammatory supplements for my back

1/1.5 hours later - workout

Meal 1 (egg bites, turkey bacon, potato hash) zinc x1

3.5/4hrs later

Meal 2 (chicken or beef, sweet potato or rice, veg)

3.5/4hrs later

Meal 3 (salmon, no carbs, veg only)

45 min before bed magnesium x2, zma x1, anti inflammatory supplements for my back

All meals are 6oz protein, 4oz starch, 4oz veg.


I am fortunate enough to know someone who runs a catering business and a meal prep company and his food tastes amazing, I pick it up fresh from his shop once a week. Therefore, there is 0 guesswork and 0 time spent on shopping, planning, cooking, etc. Works out to be cheaper too. Having a trainer or someone that you can go to the gym with helps with accountability as well.

Or you can eat clen, tren hard anavar give up lol.

What kind of anti-inflammatories do you suggest. Also looking for any insight on post workout recovery stuff. Was a big fan of IGF-1 but don't trust that stuff to be honest.