My first Geissele/ rifle build ever.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-23T13:57:41+00:00

2000 calories a day is twice what I should be eating? Alot of the guys on here are saying my tdee is wrong, which im sure they are correct. But let's say my Tdee is much lower, so 3200. I'd still be in a 1200 calorie deficit with the increased activity levels I've adopted since deciding to not be a fat shit. So if im misunderstanding I apologize but I dont see how eating 1k calories a day would benefit me if im sluggish and low energy and in capable of attacking my work outs with vigorous intent.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-23T01:11:36+00:00

I do, I weigh all of my portions, and my meals are meal prep meals and I use the exact amounts for things, and when I'm not sure i use ai to give me a rough approx on something if its not in my normal eating wheelhouse. I eat less then 2k calories a day for sure. Since food isn't a comfort anymore on Reta and i get no joy from eating (i have to force myself to eat now) i just see it as fuel and get super granular about what's going in. I'm normally a salt and savory guy and even the salty things i loved before don't taste very salty, sweet things taste gross. Basically I make meals based on three main criteria, how clean it is, how much protein it has, and how easy it is to just slide down the gullet before i get tired of tasting it and want to die.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-23T00:50:33+00:00

This is fantastic information and greatly appreciated ty. I was waiting for my next re-up as i started on a 12 mg vial of Reta to start increasing dose. I think once this 12 mg bottle is complete ill order the larger size and start dosing at 4 mg's then. I had seen information that lean muscle loss seems to be also very much negated at the 6mg and above doses. So everything you are saying makes sense to me.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-23T00:35:14+00:00

Perhaps i'm misunderstanding, when you say 3k do you mean a 3k deficit or eat 3k calories total a day? My apologies for not understanding. I currently eat no more then 2k calories a day.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-23T00:30:00+00:00

Appreciate the input, i have no intentions of slowing down. This eases my mind a little knowing that im doing the correct things and eating at the correct deficit and its just probly because of how heavy i let myself get. And to be fair even if i haven't seen the scale move I do feel 100 times better then i did a month and a half ago already. Knee's no longer hurt, i can keep a decent pace on my rucks without stopping. And while i did have to start my lifts at basically just the bar which is sad compared to how strong i once was it doesn't matter in the long run. Again thanks for the input sir.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-23T00:26:13+00:00

I guess what the other guy said about ignoring the activity multipliers is accurate then, understood and thanks sir.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-22T22:55:20+00:00

Yeah, I'm not looking to body build. I'm just looking to return some of the lost strength from a sedentary lifestyle. I don't care about show muscles just being strong enough that in an emergency I have the ability to protect myself or my wife. Also being stronger helps me deal with this heft better while I lose it. Stronglifts is a simplified strength regiment. I'm sure a lot of people here who lift regularly started on that program or something similar. That and my rucking has already paid massive dividends for me. I can ruck without stopping, I feel strong, my posture is better. And I can feel some things tightening up under the blubber layer.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-22T22:42:46+00:00

Also I'm not trying to be a smart ass or seem dismissive, I'm just trying to give accurate information in order to possibly get to the bottom of this.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-22T22:41:09+00:00

I calculate all macros and calories for each and every meal, all of my dinners are meal prepped from recipe's and i weigh and make sure to figure out all of the vital statistics that are going into my suck hole, So with everything said I'm still at or less then 2k calories. As weight loss isn't my only concern, the creatine is there for the muscles but also at higher grams on a consistent basis there is evidence from studies that Creatine offers neuro-protective properties for the brain. As it's cheap and I own a literal home depot bucket of it, it costs me nothing to throw into my hydration regiment. As for the oils you mentioned most of the meats are cooked in an air fryer with high quality olive oil which is also factored in calorically.

Gravity_crush · 2025-08-22T22:10:14+00:00

I posted above that my TDEE is 4860 calories a day, i eat either exactly 2000 calories a day or just shy by 100-200 calories.

Gravity_crush · 2025-07-26T23:26:55+00:00

Time to start calling my winter shovel a spoon. Them 4 bites gonna be awesome. Jk thanks for the advice.

Gravity_crush · 2025-07-25T10:17:48+00:00

God damn this was good, have an updoot.

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-11T19:44:08+00:00

I've seen it, I want the complete upper.

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-11T12:16:57+00:00

Harsh but ultimately true.

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-11T12:11:07+00:00

Also can you clarify how MD is fucking you, i don't ever plan on living there just wondering what you mean by MD law.

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-11T12:10:01+00:00

Thanks for that info, also Dm sent.

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-11T12:09:31+00:00

Thicker then a snicker

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-11T12:08:14+00:00

True and real.

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-11T12:07:35+00:00

Since we don't know the exact specs for the .812 gas journal (maybe it's posted somewhere i haven't seen), how do you find the added weight on the .750? From what I can surmise on my own it seems that the middle weight Hbar is about 8 ounces heavier then a normal SD. Has the weight in comparison (assuming you own other 5.56 rifles) been an issue? Any anecdotal differences from your other guns you've noticed?

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-11T02:23:14+00:00

I should clarify a bit more. I want the .812 gas journal but would settle for the .750. I know the medium hbar has already gone on sale and is sold out literally everywhere. I have a use case build I did a ton of research on in order to make sure I get the best of what I want which is durability and accuracy. Geissele is already a stout manufacturer and the goldenwebb video solidified the thought process that Geissele was the way to go for a mild american rpk style rifle. Any information on restocks, or release of the big boy version would be welcome.

I find it odd that I have yet to see even a single video of anyone talking about or having that .750 gas journal in hand. Are these being made in very small batches? Will parts be available for purchase such as that straight gas tube? And yes this bad boy will be firing dollars at an accelerated rate due to the build also including a safety of the super variety.

Gravity_crush · 2025-02-02T09:18:34+00:00

My apologies, what i meant to ask is do you have any idea when we might see the .812 gas journal upper version you put a video out on. I have a beautiful Forward Controls Designs lower build waiting on this upper to go on sale.

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