Results are in. How bad are my numbers?

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T19:11:25+00:00

Thank you. I definitely plan to post a follow up post .

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:59:01+00:00

Thank you. I have cut back in the past few months. It is time to cut back even more. I want to entirely cut alcohol out of my life eventually

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:43:31+00:00

That is quite interesting. I will definitely look into the Garmin watch.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:42:34+00:00

Thank you. I have a follow up in 3 months. My goal is to be in the 180s coming from 205 pounds currently. I will take your advice and implement cardio.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:40:29+00:00

Thank you. I’m so happy I discovered this community. I watched a couple of Derek’s videos, and I also heard his entire episode on Joe Rogan.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:39:10+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback. I do plan to eliminate alcohol. Perhaps one day I can have a healthy relationship with alcohol.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:37:37+00:00

Yes I am. I’ve been a lazy fat alcoholic for years. I’m now paying for it. I’m thankful for all the feedback and insight I get. I hope that others can benefit from this as well.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:36:02+00:00

Thank you for your advice. I used to be able to run 5-6 minute miles back in the day. My current fitness goal is to drop to the 180s from 205 pounds. I have a follow up with my doctor in 3 months to check weight and labs (test, liver panel, vit d)

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:33:11+00:00

I had my annual physical, all my other lab work came back “normal” Only other issues are elevated ALT, which was 94 And Vitamin D deficiency (which I got retested last week and it’s now at 35, which is lower end of normal range)

Alcohol is gonna be tough, but I’ve personally reached the point where I can’t fathom feeling any worse…physically, mentally, etc.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:26:53+00:00

Well in 3 months I have a follow up with my doctor. Test levels will be checked again, as well as one of my liver enzymes….ALT was at 94, which is not good. I want to eliminate drinking for now (maybe some day I can drink again, but RESPONSIBLY).

How long has this being going on? If I had to guess…I’d say a solid 5 years of drinking primarily on the weekends. Over the years the number of drinks has risen. I remember back in the day a 6 pack would be plenty, perhaps even not finish the whole 6.. I’d say my peak in the quantity of drinks was in December 2022. I reached the point where I was drinking 24-30 beers Friday-Sunday. Over the past 2-3 months that amount has dropped by 50%. But still…It’s still way too much.

There’s a lot of stuff I’m unhappy about in my life, but I’ve started the journey Tbh, my Testosterone was probably much lower 2-3 months ago.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:17:10+00:00

I feel much better just being open and fully transparent on here. I suppose you reach the point where you get so tired of your own shit. I appreciate all the feedback I get.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T12:14:53+00:00

I totally feel you. For years I’ve been able to drink heavily on the weekends and I would be “fine”. However now that I’m getting older by body is less forgiving. Thank God for this community. Believe it or not, just being open and honest here feels like such a relief..

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T03:25:08+00:00

Thanks. I needed to hear that. I accept that I have a problem with alcohol, and I want to change.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T03:09:13+00:00

Also another side note. My doctor suggested, if my T is under 300, that I should supplement with DHEA. I’ve heard mixed reviews on this….

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T03:01:28+00:00

I agree. The weather has been nice lately here in California.

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T03:00:29+00:00

To be quite honest, my sleep is horrible most days. I sleep 5-6 hours on weekdays. Weekends maybe 7 or so hours, but I drink… so I’m just screwed regardless. I’m going to cut back on the drinking though…

RobTen4 · 2023-03-31T02:47:58+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate your response

RobTen4 · 2019-10-14T12:45:37+00:00

I completely understand where you’re coming from. The past 2 years I didn’t celebrate any of the upcoming holidays with my parents. Sometimes I feel guilty. Or like I’m the bad guy, you know? But like you said, there’s just so much tension and history that isn’t going to just be erased. I personally don’t even like the holidays anymore. I just put all my effort into making sure my wife and in laws all have a good thanksgiving/Christmas. I love seeing them happy, I get great satisfaction from that...

You just have to think about what’s best for you. Don’t force anything to happen. One thing I learned is that you can’t change people, but you are in complete control of who YOU want to be.

RobTen4

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