MSF's 2012 Summer Cut

[MrSaturatedFat]

I've never been lean before in my life. Growing up I've always been a bigger guy, soft, wide shoulders, pretty much the opposite of an ecto. I chalked it up to genetics, just accepting the fact. I wanted to start this journal to motivate, teach, learn, and of course have fun. So I want to take the next 12 weeks and and see how lean I can really get myself.

Alright, I'm done with all this soft shit, onto the journey...

Stats:

Heres a few pics of me completely natural, never cycled before

These are the most current pics, with the shirtless photos being at the peak of my last bulk cycle.

Just had my bod pod test today, this is what I'm working with:

2 previous cycles:

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/napsgear-net/130594-my-full-naps-review-bloodwork-pics.html

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/a...t-deca-dbol-cycle-results-bloodwork-pics.html


I also have access to a very nice heart monitor so I'll be keeping up with my pulse and blood pressure.

Blood work:

I've followed the time off/time on routine. So its been 'off' for 12 weeks. I know rule of thumb is time on+PCT, but looking back at my old cycles, all my bloodwork "before" numbers are very close to what they are now. So I think I'm ready again. My father has high Cholesterol, so I'm probably pre disposed to that lol. My numbers seem to actually get better on cycle, hah.

Food:

My main protein source will be from chicken/beef. 200+ grams minimum, thats the easy part. What I'm going to experiment with is carb cycling. I'm gonna have high, mid, and low days. Maybe try a few no carb days and see how it goes. Grams will vary from 50g/day, up to 5-600/day. I will be using fats from almonds/olive oil/egg yolks to make up for the lost calories on my low/no carb days.

Here's an example of a low carb day, probably for off days:

A high carb day:

I might flip flop stuff around, change sources of protein/carb, might eat 5 times on a high carb day.

Routine:

My job has me on 24 hour shifts, so I'm gonna start with 2 days on, 1 day off. With weights; high intensity hypertrophy training. 1 major body part a day. Cardio; 30 min minimum a session 4-5 times/week.. Walking/elliptical/stair master/heavy bag/etc. I'll experiment with HIIT, my neighborhood has a nice hill at the end of it. The goal of course being fat loss, but muscle preservation will take priority.

Supplements:

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Juice

Week 1-10 Test Prop 75-100mg ED
Week 1-10 Tren Ace 50-75mg ED
Week 4-10 Var 90mg ED

AI's

Week 1-10 adex .5mg ED
Caber - [on hand]

Liver support + pre PCT

Week 1-10 Milk Thistle 4 tabs ED
Week 4-10 Liv.52 6 tabs ED
Week 1-10 HCG 250iu's 2x week
Week 10-11 HCG 500-1000iu's ED

PCT

Week 11-15 Clomid 100/100/75/50
Week 11-15 Aromasin 25/25/12.5/12.5
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I have caber on hand, but will NOT be taking any for the first 5 weeks. Since this is considered a low/starter dose of Tren, I want to settle this prolactin issue w/ 19 nor's. My previous cycle included a low dose of caber, and my prolactin dropped significantly. So I want this to be my little experiment during this cycle. Blood work will confirm.


--Nothing I have is set in stone. I highly encourage training/food/supplement suggestions and constructive criticism. I'm doing this to learn, so I want people to offer anything they can.--



Today is day 1.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Today I hit shoulders

Seated Military

95x12
115x10
135x10
155x6 (failed on 7)
135x6 (failed on 7)
115x8
95x10 (fail on 11)

Seated Dumbbell Flys

25x12
30x12
35x10
35x10
30x10
25x10

Hammer Strength Standing Shurgs

90 each side x 12
90x15
100x12
110x12

Barbell Font Delt Raises

Not w/ Olympic bar, Its a smaller version, I think its 30lb maybe?

50x12
60x10
60x12

Standing Cable Flys

25x15
30x12
35x12
30x12


You might have noticed my weights and reps are a bit random at times. I never liked just doing 3 sets, 12 reps x repeat. When I'm in the gym.. and I'm really hitting it hard, sometimes I feel like I can do more than what I planned for that day. During a set, even if its my last one, and I get to 10 and I feel like getting nasty and squeezing 2 or 3 more out, I do.

So my reps/sets might not match up, but thats what I need to remember, Im a bodybuilder, not a power lifter. The weight numbers should mean nothing to me. I need to go by feel, always having good form.

I wasn't able to do cardio in the gym today, or I would've been late for my bodpod test. So I'm going grocery shopping, and take a walk around my neighborhood. It takes me about 45mins. Oh also I'm doing a lowcarb day today, Only 40g so far, I'll see how I feel after a few hours.

Off to the store.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Chest.

Incline

95 x 15
135 x 10
155 x 10
175 x 10
185 x 6
155 x 6
135 x 7
115 x 10

Dumbbell Flys

40 x 10
45 x 10
50 x 8 (failed on 9)
50 x 9

Dips

12
13
13
12

Hammer Strength Incline Press

1 plate each side x 10 - 2 sets.

My form was lacking so I called it after that.

Cardio

15 mins Elliptical level 13.
15 mins Stairmaster

Another low carb day, so far the diet hasn't been that bad.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

We had a rough day at work yesterday, my meal timing was off, but I stuck to what I needed to eat. I'm going on 4 perfect days so far.

As for today, so far, a much needed high carb day. This is whats planned for today, I'm currently 2 meals in.

So far ED pinning is a breeze. The prop/tren is painless, and I'm using 25g's, so its like its not even happening. Already hit some back today, planning on some cardio late this afternoon. So far, so good.

Seated Cable Rows

90 x 12
120 x 10
160 x 10
180 x 10
200 x 10

Bent Over Rows

95 x 12
135 x 12
155 x 10

Underhand Hammer Strength Lat Pull Downs

70 (each side) x 12
80 x 12
90 x 12
80 x 10
70 x 10

Seated Hammer Strength Single Arm Lat Pull Backs

90 x 12
115 x 12
135 x 12

Back Extensions

20
15
20

 

[Digitalash]

very solid log so far bro, more food pics plz

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Another successful low carb day.

My gym is closed on Sundays, so this morning I took my 45 mins walk.

I was feeling pretty good all day, so around 6pm I decided to do a little leg day.

Squats

95 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
185 x 10
135 x 10

SLDLs

95 x 12
135 x 10
165 x 10
185 x 10

LUNGES

20 steps x 4

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I totally forgot to mention this was my first run with Tren, lol. No night sweats or uncontrolled outbursts of rage yet. This is only day 5.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Took today off. It was good too, still have doms in my chest and legs.

I under ate a little bit, at about 1,700 cals. But I had a very low activity day, so I think I'm good there.

quick update on my BP. Currently 6 days into Tren. Last night I do remember having trouble sleeping, no sweating though. The overall 'well being' feeling is starting to kick in. Looking forward to seeing what Tren is all about.

My first BP was 121/72. So a bit higher today, still feeling great.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

That leg workout gave me the worst doms I've had in months lol. Diet is still on point, and I can definitely feel a boost in libido. I'm LOVING the fact this gear is painless. Only did Triceps today

Skull Crushers with EZ

65 x 12
85 x 10
95 x 10
85 x 10
65 x 10

Overhead Rope Extensions

70 x 12
80 x 11
90 x 10
100 x 8 (fail on 9)
80 x 10 (fail on 11)
60 x 10

2 Handed Dumbbell Seated Overhead Extensions

60 x 12
65 x 10
70 x 10

Seated Dip Machine

150 x 15
220 x 12
240 x 10
260 x 10

I tried doing some abs, but 2 sets into my incline situps, I feel a strong cramp in my stomach, so I stopped.

Cardio was 40 mins on the Elliptical. Tomorrow will be 1 full week on 75mg Prop, and 50mg Tren. Cant wait for my high carb day tomorrow, I'm already preping.

 

[colochine]

Good log man. I'm going to follow this!

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Today marks 1 full week of the cut. I'm surprised to say the diet is going much better than expected. High carb today, it was definitely needed.

Seated Military Press

95 x 12
135 x 10
155 x 7
175 x 5

Bent Over Dumbbell Flys

25 x 12
30 x 10
35 x 10

Reverse Fly on Pec Deck

95 x 15
105 x 12
120 x 12

Crunches on knees using Rope

100 x 25
130 x 20
150 x 20

Seated Calf Raises

My gym doesn't have one, so I have to rig up the smith machine using a bench, squat bar sissy pad, and a small steal stool.

45 each side x 30
70 x 25
95 x 20


I got to thinking about my the Var I have. Since I'm not really concentrating on strength for this cycle. So I'm thinking saving it for a lean bulk would be better??

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Had a few days I missed updates. But everything still on point, still haven't needed a cheat yet, 17 days in.

I've got 3 more pre-loaded syringes.. 75prop and 50ace. When those are done... I think I'm gonna try the ol' Tren higher than Test.

The debate is endless when it comes to which one should be ran higher, but from what I've got researching, its all about preference. When it comes to the game that we're in, I think experience is the most important thing. So I'm gonna try this out so I'll have my own personal experience with high tren low test.

I'll start on Wednesday, it will be the start of week 3. I'll run 75tren and 50prop.

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Today was Back and low intensity cardio. I did a 40 mins session in the gym on the elliptical, then walked my neighborhood (33 mins)

Close Grip Lat Pulldowns

110 x 12
130 x 10
160 x 10
180 x 10
200 x 10
160 x 10
130 x 11

Bent Over Rows

95 x 12
135 x 12
155 x 12

Underhand Hammer Strength Lat Pulldowns

70 each side x 12
80 x 10
90 x 10
100 x 7

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Update on my blood pressure, 2 weeks and 4 days in. This is a good sign to be able to up the Tren dose for next week.

I worked today, so no training. Although we were busy, so a lot of running around. I didn't plan on a high carb day, but I guess I needed it, lol.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Today marks the end of week 2. I start my 75mg tren and 50mg prop tomorrow morning. Looking forward to seeing what that does.

Squats

115 x 10
155 x 10
185 x 10
245 x 10
270 x 10
225 x 10
175 x 10

Leg Extensions

105 x 15
115 x 10
135 x 10
150 x 10
165 x 10

Lunges

20 steps x 4

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No cardio today. Planning on kicking that up this week.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Just a quick update on my BP. This is the first day of the 75mg Tren 50mg Prop dose.

Had to work, so no training today.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

I haven't had a good arm day in a while. I got plenty of sleep so I was feeling good.

EZ bar curls

80 x 12
90 x 10
100 x 10 (had to pause for the last 2)

Overhead rope tricep ex.

80 x 15
90 x 15
110 x 12

Seated dumbbell hammer curls

30 x 12
35 x 10
40 x 10

Tricep V bar

120 x 15
130 x 15
150 x 12

EZ bar preacher curls

65 x 12
70 x 10
70 x 10

Seated dip machine

200 x 12
230 x 12
250 x 15

35 mins on the Elliptical.
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Day 15 into cut. still 0 pip from the gear, 75 tren 50 prop.

 

[msumuscle]

Very solid log, you my friend are extremely organized!

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

I almost broke today, lol. I was craving some food bad, but lucky for me it was high carb day, so the box of pasta was enough to keep me on track.

I really wanted to see if my strength was increasing, so I tried 195 on the seated military press and got it 5 times. 20lbs heavier than it was 2 weeks ago. So far all good signs.

Seated Military Press

95 x 12
135 x 10
175 x 5
195 x 5
155 x 10
135 x 8 (fail on 9)

Seated Dumbbell Flys

25 x 12
30 x 10
35 x 10
40 x 10

EZ bar Front Delt Raises

40 x 12
50 x 10
60 x 10

35 mins Elliptical

about 7 hours later I went for a 50 min walk around the park. 17 days into the cut now.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Just an all cardio day today. 3 min rounds x 9 on the heavy bag, followed by 35 min walk around the neighborhood. Food was perfect, but was what you've already seen before lol.

Sleep seems to be interrupted a little bit, but I can live with it. Thinking of upping the tren to 100mg ed and leaving the prop at 50mg. Hell only 2 cycles per year, might as well make it worth it. Cardio will be taking priority soon, I want this fat gone.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

The good thing about the cut is shopping is a breeze lol. Just walk right to the few items and walk out.

 

[JUSTRIGHT]

Great log bro!

 

[stfuandliftbtch]

The good thing about the cut is shopping is a breeze lol. Just walk right to the few items and walk out.

get your chicken at costco...your wasting a fuckload on chicken buying them not in bulk like that

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

get your chicken at costco...your wasting a fuckload on chicken buying them not in bulk like that

I had actually gone down that route a long time ago. The shitty thing is my costco is about 35 mins away. But I noticed something else about the chicken I buy.

This is after trimming 3 packs of Tyson chicken. This is what I normally buy. Yeah I've got some meat in there, but a lot of fat. The $1.78/lb walmart brand chicken doesn't even feel like the right consistency for chicken lol. I cant stomach it.

Now this is after trimming 3 packs of Perdue chicken (my picture in last post). Yes its way more expensive, but I think the quality far surpasses bargain brand chicken. That's one thing I do not spending my money on, high quality food.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Close Grip Lat Pulldown

150 x 12
180 x 10
190 x 10
200 x 10
210 x 10

Hammer Strength Seated 1 arm rows

90 (each side) x 12
115 x 10
135 x 10 (tied PR)
160 x 10 (busted PR)
170 x 10 (busted that PR)

Wide Grip Seated Rows

150 x 15
170 x 12
180 x 10

30 Mins Elliptical

 

[Miss Springsteen]

Great log MSF! Very detailed and consistant! Keep killing it, ill be following for sure!

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

Thanks ya guys. Had another day off, going on 21 days, diet still in check.

Another update on my B/P

sorry its kind of hard to see, had to use my shitty camera phone. Pulse = 60, O2 Sat = 96%, Blood Pressure = 127/57

Vitals remaining stable 3 weeks into the cut. I've got 5 more pre loaded syringes with 75tren and 50prop. Once those are done, I'll be bumping to 100tren 50prop.

Trying to do more cardio, but the strength increase has me getting goosebumps on just the thought of moving big weight. Tomorrow I want to absolutely crush Chest, I'll save that cardio for late afternoon.

 

[RockShawn]

You got this bro. Subbed. Looking forward to your progress.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

PROGRESS PICS

Today marks 3 full weeks into the cut. Pics on the left were taken on day 1. A few notes from the past 22 days;

-The diet has gone MUCH better than expected.

-Strength increased

-Sleep has sucked, but not unbearable

-Libido through the roof

-No ill side effects from Tren higher than Test.

-Blood pressure and pulse remained stable

 

[RockShawn]

Looking good man. You're gonna be there in no time. Keep it strong!!

 

[BP2000]

I've followed the time off/time on routine. So its been 'off' for 12 weeks. I know rule of thumb is time on+PCT, but looking back at my old cycles, all my bloodwork "before" numbers are very close to what they are now. So I think I'm ready again. My father has high Cholesterol, so I'm probably pre disposed to that lol. My numbers seem to actually get better on cycle, hah.

Here are your "before" blood work. It is not close to what is above.

 

[MrSaturatedFat]

You're right, the total T has a 143 pt difference, out of an 850 pt range, should I have waited till I was within 2 pts? lol. I sure wish my Free T was that high again.

Cholesterol was off by 66 pts, out of a 199 pt range.

AST was off by 3 pts.

ALT was off by 1 pt.

Prolactin was off by .1 pt

HDL and LDL both still flagged for being high. LDL with a 77 pt difference. and HDL with 8 pts.


I dont have anyone to compare this too, so I thought overall... this was pretty good.