Prl? Prolactin? Ya, I am curious as well. That is the main reason I pulled the bloods, that and estrogen. Doubt I will post it, will probably just post up the highlights.
Ironlifter36's 12 Week Transformation Log
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Prl? Prolactin? Ya, I am curious as well. That is the main reason I pulled the bloods, that and estrogen. Doubt I will post it, will probably just post up the highlights.
Yes prolactin. Interested in your results.
Will let you know. While I feel fine now, think 0.25mg 2x week may be overkill for 200mg Deca. Bloods will tell the real story.
Yes sir!!!
Tuesday 4/25/2017 - End of 12 Week Transformation:
Starting Stats:
37 y/o
5’10
177lbs
Skin Fold Measurements: 7mm Stomach; 8mm Chest; 7mm Leg Total=22mm
Current Stats:
37 y/o
5’10
178.5lbs
Skin Fold Measurements: 8mm Stomach; 6mm Chest; 5mm Leg Total=19mm
12 Week Recap
The 12 week transformation contest fell during a transitional period for me. I was about to do a mini cut, reverse diet back to maintenance before transitioning into a lean bulk. Here is a recap of the 12 week period.
Weeks 1-3 Mini-Cut
Supplementation – TRT 150mg Test Cyp.
Results of mini cut:
Dropped 6 lbs. down to 171LBS
Skin Folds Decreased a total of 6mm
New Skin Fold Measurements - 6mm Stomach, 5mm Chest, 5mm Leg Total=16mm
Weeks 4-6 Reverse Diet to Maintenance
Supplementation – TRT 150mg Test Cyp.
Results during reverse diet:
Weight increased 2lbs to 173lbs ****due to glycogen refill probably/water***
Skin Folds stayed the same
Skin Fold Measurements - 6mm Stomach, 5mm Chest, 5mm Leg Total=16mm
Weeks 7-8 – Maintenance
Supplementation – TRT 150mg Test Cyp.
Results during maintenance:
Weight Increased 1lb to 174lbs
Skin Folds increased 1-2mm
New Skin Fold Measurements - 7mm-8mm Stomach, 5mm Chest, 5mm Leg Total=17mm-18mm
Weeks 9 -12 – Lean Bulk
Supplementation – Test Cyp. 350mg / Deca. 200mg + AI and Caber **Decided not run an Oral Kick Start
Results during 1st 4 weeks of lean bulk:
Weight Increased 4.5lbs to 178.5lbs
Skin Folds increased 1-2mm
New Skin Fold Measurements -8mm Stomach, 6mm Chest, 5mm Leg Total=19mm
12 Week Results: 1.5lb increase with a 3mm decrease in skin fold
Uploaded new photos per the thread, but the lighting is horrible. Will try to take better ones by Thursday if I have the time.
I feel I have a lot of work to do. My arms, shoulders and back need some work. I have spent the majority of the last 2 years in a deficit or at maintenance and feel some time in a surplus is needed to add the mass I am after.
I wanted to thank Big B, the Sponsors and everyone else involved in putting this 12 week transformation together. My primary goal during this contest was to get out in the community and meet some of the other members. I feel that goal was definitely achieved. Much thanks and appreciation to the other contenders of the contest. RedM, CC, Vidhal, svanimost, MissBizz and NM, I feel all of you did a great job and I feel I learned something from each and every one of you.
Starting Stats:
37 y/o
5’10
177lbs
Skin Fold Measurements: 7mm Stomach; 8mm Chest; 7mm Leg Total=22mm
Current Stats:
37 y/o
5’10
178.5lbs
Skin Fold Measurements: 8mm Stomach; 6mm Chest; 5mm Leg Total=19mm
12 Week Recap
The 12 week transformation contest fell during a transitional period for me. I was about to do a mini cut, reverse diet back to maintenance before transitioning into a lean bulk. Here is a recap of the 12 week period.
Weeks 1-3 Mini-Cut
Supplementation – TRT 150mg Test Cyp.
Results of mini cut:
Dropped 6 lbs. down to 171LBS
Skin Folds Decreased a total of 6mm
New Skin Fold Measurements - 6mm Stomach, 5mm Chest, 5mm Leg Total=16mm
Weeks 4-6 Reverse Diet to Maintenance
Supplementation – TRT 150mg Test Cyp.
Results during reverse diet:
Weight increased 2lbs to 173lbs ****due to glycogen refill probably/water***
Skin Folds stayed the same
Skin Fold Measurements - 6mm Stomach, 5mm Chest, 5mm Leg Total=16mm
Weeks 7-8 – Maintenance
Supplementation – TRT 150mg Test Cyp.
Results during maintenance:
Weight Increased 1lb to 174lbs
Skin Folds increased 1-2mm
New Skin Fold Measurements - 7mm-8mm Stomach, 5mm Chest, 5mm Leg Total=17mm-18mm
Weeks 9 -12 – Lean Bulk
Supplementation – Test Cyp. 350mg / Deca. 200mg + AI and Caber **Decided not run an Oral Kick Start
Results during 1st 4 weeks of lean bulk:
Weight Increased 4.5lbs to 178.5lbs
Skin Folds increased 1-2mm
New Skin Fold Measurements -8mm Stomach, 6mm Chest, 5mm Leg Total=19mm
12 Week Results: 1.5lb increase with a 3mm decrease in skin fold
Uploaded new photos per the thread, but the lighting is horrible. Will try to take better ones by Thursday if I have the time.
I feel I have a lot of work to do. My arms, shoulders and back need some work. I have spent the majority of the last 2 years in a deficit or at maintenance and feel some time in a surplus is needed to add the mass I am after.
I wanted to thank Big B, the Sponsors and everyone else involved in putting this 12 week transformation together. My primary goal during this contest was to get out in the community and meet some of the other members. I feel that goal was definitely achieved. Much thanks and appreciation to the other contenders of the contest. RedM, CC, Vidhal, svanimost, MissBizz and NM, I feel all of you did a great job and I feel I learned something from each and every one of you.
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Is the last day of contest Wednesday?
Yes, last day is Wednesday. Figured I would post up my final log for this transformation today since I doubt any big changes are going to occur in the next 24 hours! Plus, I have a very busy day tomorrow and not sure I will have time.
Thanks Red, I have enjoyed meeting, sharing and learning from you as well. We seem to have similar thoughts/ideas regarding nutrition and lifting. We also seem to be in similar spots along our fitness journey. Look forward to continued chats ect. in the future.
Nice work man! Definitely have enjoyed going through the process with you and everyone. I really appreciate all the info you've given me. It's inspired me to research more and more into training and nutrition. I never knew fitness could be so in depth haha. I know you were looking into setting up a periodization program. I just picked up this book Tuesday.
Only in chapter 3 so far but it's a great read. Lots of amazing information. A lot of it you can probably get off Mike Israetel's YouTube channel if you don't want to spend the money ($52). Definitely worth checking out!
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Only in chapter 3 so far but it's a great read. Lots of amazing information. A lot of it you can probably get off Mike Israetel's YouTube channel if you don't want to spend the money ($52). Definitely worth checking out!
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Great job Iron, you definitely achieved your goal in this process. I enjoyed every aspect of your log & reading about your methods were nothing less than outstanding . I learned a lot from you and everyone else. You are very detailed and your application of your methods are well achieved. I wish you luck and hope to follow more of your methods especially in lean gains. Stay strong and congratulations in your future plans.
Nice work man! Definitely have enjoyed going through the process with you and everyone. I really appreciate all the info you've given me. It's inspired me to research more and more into training and nutrition. I never knew fitness could be so in depth haha. I know you were looking into setting up a periodization program. I just picked up this book Tuesday.
Only in chapter 3 so far but it's a great read. Lots of amazing information. A lot of it you can probably get off Mike Israetel's YouTube channel if you don't want to spend the money ($52). Definitely worth checking out!
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Thanks NM. Ya, Mike Israetel seems to know his stuff. I am coming to the realization that I know squat -no pun intended -about training effectively. I will take a look at the book, however I am a visual, tactile and auditory learner. I have been watching his videos which are highly informative.
Thanks Miss Bizz!
Thank you for the kind words svanimost. I know very little and still have much to learn. Congrats on your transformation and progress!
Thanks for posting that link with Mike Israetel. I have been listening to his videos while I work. I am beginning to question my training and existence in the gym. So much that I am taking next week to deload, regroup and restructure my programming.
Thank you Miss Bizz!
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