This is my actual before and after lab comparison after 5 weeks of Anavar with Testoserone.
Anavar- 20 mg per week
Test- This cycle had pellets but before assuming anything my initial Test was 1600 on the way down!
I cover what blood markers improved, what stayed stable, and one category that became a serious F---ing issue
It wasn't perfect but nothing in life is!
So you've decided you want to look like Jay Cutler and not be a "How did I F--- this up" post on a sub Reddit.
Before any injection or tablet there are 6 rules that apparently a shocking number of people skip and then act surprised when things go sideways.
This video humorously but seriously covers it all-
Reasons not to run your mouth about PEDs,
Why your expectations are probably way off
How to explain to a Doctor that a Reddit forum told you to do this
Bloodwork...yeah its a thing
How to actually "find" gear
Planning a cycle...or just planning something
Regardless of how many cycles you've ran-you may not want to skip any of these.
If I forgot any rules let me know!!!
The FDA has a committee meeting to discuss banning compounding and manufacturing of GLP-1 medications- this includes Tirzepatide, Semaglutide, and Retatrutide.
By law, there's a public comment period anyone can participate in.
Big pharma's attorneys will be submitting briefs and papers arguing these medications are unsafe and should be banned.
The only real counterweight to that is public comments- a loud, clear signal that these medications matter and make a real difference in people's lives.*remember mentioning costs or being cheaper is NOT a reason. Accessibility is (being in an area with no specialists or doctors except tele med for example).
Here is the link with some info to submit a comment. If you never have then make this the first!!!
https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxFT_9usQt8MxSxdQQ9fK-23ajIOCkQzZe
*The above link DOES NOT link to a video- just the post section with instructions*
This video is detailed breakdown during week 5 combining prescription Testosterone + Anavar
On week 5 I cover what I personally experienced in terms of muscle hardness/gains, training, nutrition and blood work.
Week 5 I'm definitely feeling it and overall pretty satisfied with results.
*please note that this is an educational video-yes a little boring but 100% authentic me!
Open to feedback and ask me in return!
The FDA has moved to outlaw compounding pharmacies from producing any type of GLP-1.
By law there is a public hearing that anayone can submit a comment.
If interested.... the video covers
What is happening
How this can affect your access to GLP-1's
What you can do to make your voices heard
Big pharma will have a their attorneys submitting briefs, and papers how GLP-1's are unsafe, endangering consumers and need to be banned.
The only thing that can over come that a voice- a loud voice that sends the message that these medications are needed and make a difference in peoples lives.
Hope you decide to submit a comment....
Fox news ran a story on actress Mayim Bialik (apparently on the the series Bloom) outlining her experiences taking a GLP 1. Oddly titled....
Mayim Bialik details 'nightmare' after one injection of GLP-1 drug led to weeks of debilitating side effects
What she took and dose was of course never mentioned
One injection and a week of side affects....did someone confuse micro grams with milligrams?
Perhaps most interesting was her description of the side affects
"Explosive, uncontrollable diarrhea. Sulfur burps so violent they left me afraid to open my mouth in public. Sneezing attacks every time I tried to eat or drink"
One has to appreciate the word Explosive when paired with diarrhea 😄
An important point which she says in the article is her past medical history
"Autoimmune disorder Grave's disease....she went on to receive a series of diagnoses including connective tissue disease, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), Sjögren’s syndrome and dysautonomia"
Not mentioned was a yearning to be in a Steven Spielberg movie!
Seriously how would expect not to have any reaction or interaction with the medication one must be taking currently?
Basically half of the article is her horrendous struggle day after day making it sound like she was forced to undergo this. And no feedback from her Doctor?
Wish the media would not got out of their way to only portray peptides in the most negative light possible. How about just one or twice.... report some positive effects of the many peptides that have helped millions with affordable access to weight loss or health improvements.
ps...Maybe we should do a survey what is more terrifying- The GLP-1 experience or waking up with Freddie Kruger Nightmare on Elmstreet?
Fox news ran a story on actress Mayim Bialik (on hit show Bloom) after she did an opinion piece about taking GLP-1
One has to love the title....
Mayim Bialik details 'nightmare' after one injection of GLP-1 drug led to weeks of debilitating side effects
What she took and dose was of course never mentioned
Perhaps most interesting was her description of the side affects
"Explosive, uncontrollable diarrhea. Sulfur burps so violent they left me afraid to open my mouth in public. Sneezing attacks every time I tried to eat or drink"
One has to appreciate the word Explosive when paired with diarrhea 😄
An important point which she says in the article is her past medical history
"Autoimmune disorder Grave's disease....she went on to receive a series of diagnoses including connective tissue disease, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), Sjögren’s syndrome and dysautonomia"
And you expect not to have any reaction or interaction with the medication one must be taking currently?
Basically half of the article is her horrendous struggle day after day making it sound like she was forced to undergo this. And no feedback from her Doctor?
Wish the media would not got out of their way to only portray peptides in the most negatiev light possible. How about just one or twice.... report some positive effects of the many peptides that have weight loss and increase in overall health affordable and accessible to millions.
ps...Maybe we should do a survey what is more terrifying- The GLP-1 experience or waking up with Freddie Kruger Nightmare on Elmstreet?
Fox news ran a story on actress Mayim Bialik (on hit show Bloom) did an opinion piece after taking GLP-1
Mayim Bialik details 'nightmare' after one injection of GLP-1 drug led to weeks of debilitating side effects
What she took and dose was of course never mentioned
Perhaps most interesting was her description of the side affects
"Explosive, uncontrollable diarrhea. Sulfur burps so violent they left me afraid to open my mouth in public. Sneezing attacks every time I tried to eat or drink"
One has to appreciate the word Explosive when paired with diarrhea 😄
An important point which she says in the article is her past medical history
"Autoimmune disorder Grave's disease....she went on to receive a series of diagnoses including connective tissue disease, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), Sjögren’s syndrome and dysautonomia"
And you expect not to have any reaction or interaction with the medication one must be taking currently?
Basically half of the article is her horrendous struggle day after day making it sound like she was forced to undergo this. And no feedback from her Doctor?
Wish the media would not got out of their way to only portray peptides in the most negatiev light possible. How about just one or twice.... report some positive effects of the many peptides that have weight loss and increase in overall health affordable and accessible to millions.
ps...Maybe we should do a survey what is more terrifying- The GLP-1 experience or waking up with Freddie Kruger Nightmare on Elmstreet?
Apologies ahead if this was ready answered- I checked and couldn't find this answer.
When it comes to YouTube descriptions everyone says "avoid" keyword stuffing but exactly how much is to much?
Familiar with keyword stuffing like for a product description, recommended not to go over 2-3%. Perfect
No real concrete data or established SEO norms on the YT side.
Many good recommendations such as write naturally/organically, use the keywords within the first 2-3 sentences., etc.
Example for my next video
Keywords: Testosterone, Anavar, and TRT.
Description is about 200 words
Limit the word Anavar to no more than 3 times? 3 times an overkill?
Any help or tried and true methods appreciated!
Everyone has their own personal opinion- just giving mine from a research perspective.
If you disagree cool- but before going back to the "Works great for me and I’ve done very extensive experiments with these types of things"
Follow the logic and if you have time check out the research papers- They tend not to be opinions
Basically....Taking oral Anavar tablets and placing them sublingually is not just pointless -it's pharmacologically counterproductive.
Issue 1- Anavar barely dissolves in saliva
Anavar is classified as practically insoluble in water. Sublingual drugs need to rapidly dissolve in the thin layer of saliva under your tongue as that's how it's designed to work.
Unfortunately Anavar tablets are compressed with hard binders like microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate, engineered for GI tract breakdown- not for rapid dissolution in a less than of a milliliter of saliva that is in your mouth.
Sublingual tablet design requires drugs to have biphasic solubility. Which in plain English is high enough lipid solubility to cross the mucosa, but... also enough water solubility to dissolve in your limited amount of saliva first.
Smashing a tablet to chalk like consistency doesn't come close to the above.
Issue 2- Dosing becomes less effective
Sublingual delivery depends heavily on the drug not being swallowed in saliva before absorption is complete.
Drug makers designing "real" sublingual tablets have clear instructions on the packaging to avoid swallowing saliva during administration- because even that compromises absorption.
With a standard Anavar tablet that doesn't dissolve quickly you're inevitably swallowing chalky particles and drug loaded saliva the entire time. Ironically routing it right back through the GI tract. (except without the protective coatings needed to not get destroyed in the GI tract)
Congrats.....you just created a way less effective version of swallowing the pill in the first place.
Show me the Money- Or the science
following is copied/pasted from the research study
For a drug to work sublingually, all of the following must be met:
Source: Innovare Academic Sciences, IJCPR 2017
In other words by doing the crush/dissolve method you are significantly reducing your effective dose by removing the very mechanism the tablet was designed for.
Or..... Just swallow the [explicit] pill
Sources: Innovare Academic Sciences (IJCPR, 2017) · Pharmaceutical Technology · INCHEM PIM 913 · PubMed 21764219
Almost 6 months ago RFK Jr did not 5, not 10 but 20 pull ups at Regan Airport.
Of course at 71 year old!
I don't agree 100% with everything RFK says, but is his perspective is coming from someone who takes fitness and diet seriously?
Personally I think alot of people are into fitness or alternative healing- RFK is the first HHS secretary that I see pushing against big pharma in terms expanding access to
Vitamins
Stem cell treatments
Peptides
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Promoting Wellness Farms for nutrients vs pharmaceuticals
Use of psychedelic in treatment of PTSD and other mental illnesses
Yes RFK is a bit out there- okay maybe alot of bit out there 😄
But... because he's affiliated with a political party or he does some "really weird shit" I don't automatically want to be dismissive or overlook the changes he's making.
Recently suggested from this sub to try Huel as I've been an Owyn person for the last 2 years.
I compared Protein, Vitamins/Minerals and lastly Misc ingredients that make a difference.
Protein Sources
Huel**:** Pea protein + faba bean protein which gives a dual source that covers your essential amino acids.
OWYN**:** Proprietary blend of pea protein + organic pumpkin seed protein + flax seed oil. The pumpkin seed protein adds zinc, magnesium
Vitamins & Minerals
This is where Huel has the advantage.
Huel's made as a meal replacement with 27 vitamins and minerals including vitamin D, B12, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium,
OWYN has some but didn't load up. Contains iron and potassium. No vitamin D, little calcium and no real micro nutrients. It's a protein shake, not a meal replacement.
Ingredients Worth Noting
Huel: No artificial sweeteners, artificial colors or flavors, non-GMO, gluten-free.
The higher sugar (7g) comes from natural sources.
OWYN: Sweetened with monk fruit extract and stevia so zero sugars (bonus if watching blood sugar).
Also contains Gellan Gum- a common thickener/stabilizer but is generally considered safe. The Natural Flavor listing is vague as always.
Surprisingly clean otherwise with their added greens blend (spinach, kale, broccoli) which is a nice touch.
Bottom Line- Personal Opinion
Pick Huel: For a full meal replacement with complete micro nutrients. The 400 calories and 27 vitamins/minerals make it an actual meal, not just a protein hit.
Pick OWYN: If you have a solid eating plan and just want a high-protein, low cal shake to hit your macros. It's more of a pure protein supplement.
Both are certified vegan with no animal products and solid protein quality.
Neither has sketchy artificial sweeteners
Comparison by numbers *making this table is harder than doing heavy leg day!
| Huel Black Edition RTD | OWYN Pro Elite (Chocolate) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 | 200 |
| Protein | 35g | 32g |
| Total Fat | 14g | 7g |
| Total Carbs | ~29g | 3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 3g |
| Sugar | 7g | 0g |
| Sodium | 390mg |
Let me know what you think
My progress 30 days in on TRT with Anavar
Strength and Muscle
Training Breakdown
What's Happening Inside
Nutrition Reality Check- Hard!
First cycle on Anavar- open to any comments or opinions!
A no nonsense educational video (contains ZERO sales or promotion)
Open to feedback if I missed any information that you may have questions on.
A few years ago UA had the best contouring t shirts that sculpted the arms and shoulders really nicely. (not the compression fit that makes you look like your trying wayyyy to hard)
Now for the newest lines is a crop top and....this is really different...plain white and colors t shirts! In Fairness UA still has 1 or 2 of their iconic line but hoping that better items will come out in the fall.
In the meantime what if you don't have the abs like this guy? :)
And I'm paying more for this piece but getting 50% less!
One phrase that annoys the F--- out of me is
"Slow down- your not X years old anymore"
My answer is always the same- "Actually I'm glad I'm not 25 as I'm stronger/faster than I was at 25"
Seriously I had some pretty good gains at 25 but who says at 45 you are don't have the energy, stamina or strength than you did at 45?
Part of it I believe is a mindset that if you keep believing you don't have the energy, trust me you'll find excuses to be tired, sore or unmotivated.
Yes I'm sure there are some medical explanations how body composition/cellular make up, etc changes as you age- but 100% all the time for everyone?
And don't even break out a chart or power point slide to illustrate your point!
Full disclaimer- I probably have more Testosterone currently than I had a 25 (no comment on that one) 😄
Not to complain but for several years Under Armour had T shirts for men that had a nice cut that contoured the body and made the shoulder and arms look amazing.
Now I'm checking out their latest styles and alas....nothing really cool is calling to me.
And no comment on the men's crop top t shirt 😄
(to be fair I'm not referring to the compression t shirts- those have always been solid)
Please tell me your going to have something similiar for the fall.
Love UA's stuff and don't want to change brands.
I can't be the only one that feels this way?
Not to complain but for several years Under Armour had T shirts for men that had a nice cut that contoured the body and made the shoulder and arms look amazing.
Now I'm checking out their latest styles and alas....nothing really cool is calling to me.
(and not talking about the compression t shirts that make one look like their trying wayyy to hard).
Anyone know of a good brand whose T shirts really bring out an athletic physique?