my first var log...

[metoo79]

Yesterday's log...

Day 4 (Thurs)
arms / abs / calves

arms are my favorite day woo hoo

I was a little frustrated on the strength loss again so I was doing some reps at a higher weight and then completing with a lower weight once I hit failure, so I'll list both.

Bicep curl (bar) - 3 sets - 4 reps @ 45, 6 @ 40
Bicep curl (dumb bells) - 3 sets - 3 reps @ 20 lbs (each arm), 7 reps @ 17.5 lbs.
Tricep pull down (cable) - 3 sets, 10 @ 32.5 lbs
Tricep Push Down (machine) - 3 sets, 10 @ 110 lbs

Abs - 3 sets of an circuit with no rest between reps (meaning the 3 different types, I definitely between the entire sets lol)... 15 reps weighted incline crunches @ 10 lbs on highest incline... 20 reps on captains chair... then 20 oblique twists on incline bench, same setting...

6 sets of calf on donkey press... 15 reps @ 120 lbs. (I just thought I should note, I'm including the sled weight)

I adjusted my macros and was really happy about it... was at 248 p / 220 c / 70 g fat or 40p/35c/25f. Total of 2,462 calories for the day.

I'm aggravated with splitting the tablets 4 ways, I'm actually measuring it before splitting because when I cut it the second time, it goes everywhere and so I'm just breaking it into chunks and weighing out 1/4 of a 10 mg tablet twice a day. It's not only irritating but wasteful. I can't wait until 10 mg starts because I know I will not need to be as anal then as long as I'm getting close to splitting in half.

My energy levels are a little better today... No sides to report.

 

[GearGodess]

If you feel everything is going well and no undesirable sides then go ahead and increase your dose. Then see how it goes.

Your strength loss is very odd... are you getting enough rest?

 

[metoo79]

If you feel everything is going well and no undesirable sides then go ahead and increase your dose. Then see how it goes.

Your strength loss is very odd... are you getting enough rest?

I had 2 weeks off working out due to vacation, stress, and sickness. I lost 10 lbs on compound lifts and 5 on isolation ones. I would not think it that bad, if I was lifting heavier... but at this stage it's frustrating. I blame my diet while I was on vacation at least partially. Celiac and in a strange city was frustrating. I got as much protein as I could but I think it hurt me.

I also had terrible insomnia during that time...

I'm sleeping like a baby the last week - except for coughing the other night, from residual sinus draining from my cold but even that wasn't as bad as before... I want through 3 months where I didn't sleep more than 4 hrs in a stretch, I'd try to take naps to make up for it, but I know it's never as good as 7 or 8 hours straight through...

 

[metoo79]

Log Day 6 (Friday)

Workout - Legs & Glutes

Squats - 2 sets 8 @ 125 lbs, 1 set 6 @ 115 lbs
Curtsey lunges - 3 sets of 12 @ 60 lbs (each leg)
Leg Press - 3 sets of 10 @ 200 lbs + sled weight = 318.5
Hip Thrusts - 3 sets of 15 @ 155 lbs
Cable abductors - 3 sets of 12 @ 12.5 lbs
Cable adductor - 3 sets of 12 @ 17.5 lbs
Leg Curl - 3 sets of 10 @ 80 lbs (both legs)
Leg Extension - 3 sets of 10 @ 60 lbs (each leg)
Cable Kick Backs - 3 sets of 15 @ 22.5 lbs


So... today was a good day in the gym! I went up on my squats, although I hit failure on the 6th rep of my last set, I know over all its a victory! Up 10 lbs on hamstring curls had me very excited, because when I set at 70 lbs, which is what I did Monday, the weight felt like it almost flew up. Exhilarating. I also went up in weight on cable exercises.

I did something stupid on my glute thrusts so I'm calling myself out to LISTEN TO MY BODY. At rep 8 of 15 on the last set, I thought I could feel the bar on my hip and I glanced down and saw the pad so I kept going. When I finished was when I saw that the bar had come out of the velcro area and actually was resting directly on my hips. I had to get up and walk that off for about 5 minutes... stupid, lol... I'm also sporting some interesting bruises. Also funny to me is that I never see anyone else doing this...

Diet I didn't do as well. Boyfriend got home from work and wanted to go out... I found something on the menu by miracle that was both wheat free and low fat... but then I was short on carbs and a little low for calories for the day, although I know I could have done much worse. I sat and drank water while he drank beer, lol.

Ended up with 150c / 70f / 242p or 27c / 29f / 44p... total 2197 calories.

My boyfriend has finally decided to join me in the gym... I love when he does, it's so sexy to me. I've got a small back workout planned for today, but mostly spotting him. And then it's rest day and cheat day tomorrow. There's an oyster festival so I'm super excited about that too.

Thank you for reading! More tomorrow...

Ps woops crap... upped my dose last night so technically yesterday I was at 7.5 mg anavar... as of today I'm up to 10 / day. No side effects to report.

 

[metoo79]

Log Day 6 - Saturday

Didn't do much for working out today as in my 6th day in a row, lol. But like I said I was mostly going to support the boyfriend...

Lat pull downs - 3 sets of 15 @ 60 lbs
One arm bent over rows - 3 sets of 15 @ 22.5 lbs
Negative Chin ups - 3 sets of 10


Diet was pretty good today. Finished at 220 c / 62f / 246p or 35c / 23f / 41c. It's tough to get it exactly as I want, lol... close enough.

Tomorrow is cheat and rest day. I don't count macros on cheat days, I just get my protein in.. .

My hip flexors are TIGHT. I have this massage wand (lol no not that kind) that I use to get at the knots, it's helping loosen it up. I think I may get a massage too. Good to rest up!!

At 10 mg today... a little sweaty last night but I think it was unrelated, that happens often to me.

It's fun not worrying so much if I'm over training. I've enjoyed this week a lot.

 

[metoo79]

Log update. I took Monday off as well because we found out a friend of ours was murdered... I really stopped caring about anything that day...

But I got up yesterday feeling like I could handle shit again so got back to work.

Day 9. (Tues)
Legs & Glutes


Squats - 3 sets of 8 x 125 lbs
Kneeling Squats - 3 sets of 15 x 125
Curtsey Lunges - 3 sets of 15 x 60
Glute Trusts - 3 sets of 15 x 155
Leg Curls - 3 sets... 5 @ 85, 5 @ 80...
Leg Extension - 3 sets of 10 x 60
Kick backs (cable) - 3 sets of 15 x 25
Abductors (cable) - 3 sets of 15 x 15

Diet -

I had to spend some time today out in this outrageous heat... and lost my appetite something bad. So it was a struggle but I did alright.

Macros 208 c / 63 f / 244 p or 35 / 25 / 40, total 2,400 calories.

Still on 10 mg. No side effects other than my night sweats have really ramped up.

 

[Eman]

I have this massage wand (lol no not that kind)

Lol.

I took Monday off as well because we found out a friend of ours was murdered.

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Iron Mango]

Jumped along for the ride!

 

[Groundfighter]

Iron Mango is that you in your profile pic ??

 

[metoo79]

Jumped along for the ride!

thanks!

 

[metoo79]

Lol.



I'm sorry for your loss.

Thank you, luv

 

[metoo79]

Captains Log Day 10

hehe

Wednesday workout

Chest & abs

Incline bench - 3 sets of 8 x 70 lbs
Incline barbell - 2 sets or 8 x 60, 1 set of 6 x 60
Flat bench - 3 sets of 8 x 70 lbs
3 rounds of ab circuit


... Was a quick workout. I was feeling like absolutely crap. It's been 98 or so outside with a heat index over 100 and a zillion degrees humidity. I was out in it for a while Tuesday, chugged a bunch of water... but I think I had a touch of heat exhaustion and dehydration that carried forward.

I'm also definitely noticing I'm "on" something. I was a little sore on Tuesday night but yesterday and today, no soreness. I usually get DOMS pretty bad, especially after leg day, so that's a big deal.

Macros / diet good today. 194 c / 76 f / 279 protein. Total 2,600 calories.

Weight has gone up 1 lb but for all that I know could be water / poop (Lol) / etc etc. I don't see a visual change, it's a little early for that anyway.

Side effects - ah, I'm noticing a sore throat tickle now and then... no other sides yet. Still on 10 mg, split twice daily.

I noticed someone else complaining about how the pills crumble when you cut them... Thought now would be good for some comic relief info... mine do too, you see. And then I lick it all off the cutting board and wash and put it away. LMAO!! It's a sight, for sure. But it gets shit done...

Started my period today.

That's it for now, more tomorrow...

 

[metoo79]

Day 11

Thursday workout

back / shoulders / glutes / calves

Lat pull down - 3 sets of 8 x 80 lbs
Rows - 3 sets of 8 x 85 lbs
Back Extension - 3 sets of 15 with +25 lbs
Military press - 3 sets of 6 x 65 lbs
Lateral Barbell raise - 3 sets of 8 x 17.5 lbs (each arm)
Rear Delt Raise - 3 sets of 10 x 15 lbs (each)
Curtsey Lunges - 3 sets of 12 x 65 lbs
Cable abductors - 3 sets of 12 - split 6 @ 17.5 lbs, 6 @ 15 lbs
Cable Kick backs - 3 sets of 15 x 25 lbs

It was a long workout but I felt good. I was pretty sore last night and unsure I could work out today, but this morning it's just gone again... I love it.

(OK my abs are super sore atm lol)

Diet was good, I didn't hit my carbs... Ended the day with 184 c / 68 f / 279 p. Macros 30/ 25 / 45 with total 2,536 calories..

Side effects - intermittent sore throat. skin and hair are definitely more oily.

Thank you!

 

[metoo79]

I didn't update my log... Friday was an off day for me, finishing out an emotional week. I took Saturday & Sunday as rest days and cheated on diet both days. Bulking is fun... I do keep up with my protein and I'm mindful of my diet but I take time from religiously counting everything and I consider that my cheats. if I want a little more carbs, fuck it.

Friday workout (arms)

Bicep curl (barbell) - 3 sets of 10 x 40 lbs
Hammer curls (dumb bell) - 3 sets of 12 x 17.5 lbs (each)
Tricep push down - 3 sets of 110 lbs
Tricep overhead extension - 3 sets of 8 x 15 lbs (each)
5 sets of ab circuit


I didn't finish my abs or workout over the weekend because I was feeling like I had exhausted my adrenals... which I've done before so I know the signs... ready to go back today and kill it.

On training days my diet is staying on point, and around 2500 - 2600 calories. my body has adjusted to all the protein...

No sides, even the sore throat is gone. no more night sweats either.

I'm slightly considering bumping the dose but most of the time I see women hit 15mg it seems like she has trouble with the mood swings and I'm particularly concerned about raging out... I got a temper already hehe.

Tonight is leg and ass... I'm trying to do some research on weight training I can do morning and night instead of 2 hr sessions once a day...

I feel amazing.

 

[metoo79]

Day 14, workout day 10

Monday - Legs & Ass

Squats - 3 sets, 12 @ 125 lbs, 10 @ 135 lbs, 10 @ 135 lbs
RDL - 3 sets, 9 @ 155 lbs
Curtsey Lunges - 1 @ 15 x 65, 1@ 12 x 70, 1@ 15 x 70
Leg Press - 3 sets, 10 x 250 lbs + sled weight 118.5
Abductors - 3 sets of 12 x 17.5 lbs
Cable Kick Backs - 3 sets of 15 x 27.5 lbs
Glute Push Downs - 3 sets of 15 x 105 lbs (super set with above)
Leg Curl (seated) - 3 sets, 8 x 100 lbs
Leg Extension - 3 sets, 10 x 65 lbs (single leg)

2225 calories, macros 170 c / 60 f / 240 p.

I passed my squat plateau and my mind-muscle connection were on point.

Scale says up 5 lbs, from 142.2 to 147.2. I do feel bloated in my midsection. Someone asked... it's not major but I'm retaining water somewhat...

some sensitivity downstairs... no other sides. I feel like my muscles have hardened some, but visually I am not seeing it. I do notice minor changes... minor. But I'm happy with progress.

 

[metoo79]

Tuesday log - day 15

Workout was good, diet was a mess. I got the munchies really bad... ended up at 2800 calories but macros 30 c / 30 fat / 40 p. My fat intake was ridiculous. I can't do that regularly, bulk or no. So this is me swearing next time I'm going to do better...

anyway onto work out log

Workout 11 -

Chest /abs / calves

Incline Bench - 3 sets of 8 x 70 lbs
Incline dumb bell - 3 sets of 10 x 60 lbs
Flat Bench - 3 sets of 8 x 75 lbs - new record for me
Calves - 6 sets of 18 x 70 lbs (plus sled weight)
Abs - 3 super set rotation, total 9 sets

I spoke way too soon when I said my soreness was less. Holy shit my glutes and legs are sore, I think from the weight I was pushing on the press. Not too sore but I won't be able to do glutes 3x this week. anyway it feels good to be a little sore and I'm not complaining just updating.

I am still not having any real side effects so I think I will increase my dose to 15 mg or 5 mg 3x daily starting tomorrow... A little sweaty, a little more oily on my skin at first but now I'm not having anything not even a sore throat...

 

[metoo79]

Day 16 - Wednesday

Diet was much more on track today, I finished a little short on carbs and 5 grams short on fat...

Workout day 12 - Shoulders & arms
Military Press - 3 sets of 8 x 65
Rear Delt Raise - 3 sets of 12 x 15 (each)
Bicep bar curl - 3 sets of 12 x 45
Lateral Raise - 3 sets of 12 x 17.5 (each)
Bicep curl (concentration) - 3 sets of 10 x 20 (each)
Tricep extension - 3 sets of 11 x 15
Tricep push down - 3 sets of 12 x 120 lbs

increasing dose today to 15 mg

 

[metoo79]

Log updates
Day 17 - Rest
Day 18 - Legs & Glutes (workout 12 - Friday)

Squats - 3 sets of 145 x 12
Curtsey Lunges - 3 sets of 75 x 12
Leg Press - 3 sets of 250 x 10
Glute Thrust - 3 sets of 165 x 15
Donkey Cable - 3 sets of 30 x 15
Cable Abductor - 3 sets of 17.5 x 12
Glute Pushdowns - 3 sets of 110 x 15
Leg Extension - 3 sets of 65 x 10
Leg Curl (seated) - 3 sets of 100 x 10

Day 19 - Saturday
Workout Day 13
Back / Abs / Calves

3 ab superset
6 sets calves
Deadlift - 3 sets of 155 x 8
Lat pull down - 3 sets of 85 x 10
Barbell row - 3 sets of 55 x 12

Day 20 - Sunday
REST
Workout Day 17
Chest / calves /abs
6 sets calves
3 ab superset (9 total)
Incline Bench Press - 3 sets of 75 x 7
Incline dumbell Press - 3 sets of 65 x 8
Flat bench - 3 sets or 75 x 10

Macros this weekend were a mess, I had family from out of town and they wanted to go out to eat.

I'm weighing in at 150. I'm going to try eating at maintenance (2200) for a week... I didn't plan on going over 150 this fast... gotta stop breaking my macros and creating extra work for later.

Started 15 mg on Day 18. No major sides to report. Every once and a while my voice cracks but I clear my throat and it's fine... I feel a little bloated in the mid section.

 

[metoo79]

Day 21

Legs / Glutes - Workout Day 15

Squats - 3 sets of 145 x 12
Hack Squat - 3 sets of 90 x 10 (plus sled weight 60 lbs)
Leg Press - 3 sets of 250 x 12
RDL - 3 sets of 160 x 10
Donkey Cable - 3 sets of 30 x 15
Cable Abductor - 3 sets of 17.5 x 12
Back Extensions - 3 sets of 15 holding 25 lbs
Leg Extension - 3 sets of 100 x 10 (both legs)
Leg Curl (lying) - 3 sets of 85 x 8

today's notes -
It's crazy how different machines feel differently... Frustrating I didn't squat more today... Someone at the gym noticed something is up and said, "woah" pointing at my shoulders which has me self conscious. But that's just because I'm shy lol.

Did well on lowered calories today, it wasn't that much lower... 2150 calories total. 175g carbs / 60g fat / 221g protein. 32/26/42 specific macros. It's bed time and I feel great. No new side effects to report.

 

[metoo79]

Wow I'm behind on my logs.

Day 22 - Tuesday
Workout Day 16
Chest / abs /calves

Incline Bench - 3 sets of 70 x 10
Incline dumb bell - 3 sets of 65 x 8
Flat Bench - 3 sets of 70 x 10
Calves - 6 sets of 90 (plus sled) x 15
Abs - 3 super sets

Day 23 - Wed
Workout Day 17
Shoulders
Military Press - 3 sets of 65 x 8
Front Lateral Bar - 3 sets of 30 x 10
Side Raises - 3 sets of 20 (each arm) x 12

Rested Thursday & Friday, had trouble with insomnia due to work issues and didn't feel like it'd be productive. Cheated on my diet plan but not too badly.

Day 26 - Saturday
Workout Day 18
Back & Butt
Deadlift - 3 sets of 170 x 8 - new record
Hip Thrust - 3 sets of 175 x 15 - new record
Barbell Row - 3 sets of 75 x 10
Back Extension - 3 sets of +25 x 15
Glute Push Down - 3 sets of 115 x 15
Donkey Kick Back - 3 sets of 30 x 15

Day 27 - Sunday
Workout Day 19
Arms & Calves
Barbell Curl - 3 sets of 45 x 12
Hammer curl - 3 sets of 20 x 10 (each arm)
Seated Tricep Pullover - 3 sets of 15 x 12 (each arm)
Seated Tricep Press - 3 sets of 120 x 12
Calves - 3 sets of 90 x 15, 3 sets of 100 x 15 (plus sled)

Diet has gone really well this weekend , which feels good instead of being a total pig.

Side effects showing up. I noticed some shedding (hair) but it's not bad and I have extrenely thick hair so I think I'll be okay. My throat seems a little hoarse, but I'm not crackling or anything... And I've noticed my skin is breaking out, and I'm more oily so I need to be careful. I'm definitely swollen downstairs, but not bad. And the sweating is bad, I get super hot and sweaty both while working out and sleeping.

still on 15 MG daily, split into 3 doses. Splitting the tablets remains a complete PITA.