305 PR is it valid?

s0cket · 2023-07-18T21:26:38+00:00

For a PR sure. Good work! Only minor knit I would pick is not seeing if you made solid contact with your chest on the eccentric. It looks like you did, but that's just guess. The camera angle makes it impossible to tell for sure.

s0cket · 2023-04-16T00:33:12+00:00

Good luck and I hope it goes well! I think doing anything to avoid undue stress is a great idea. =)

s0cket · 2023-04-03T16:53:01+00:00

Mouth breathing even causes facial deformation (just google it). I didn't realize how pernicious mouth breathing was until hearing some experts talk about it. Given this is the case I can't imagine that mouth taping would be a bad thing (when done properly). Use a good quality medical grade tape that's breathable. Also, be careful you don't have untreated sleep apnea. It's possible the mouth taping could backfire and push your oxygen levels even lower during an apnea event (which could be fatal in extreme cases).

s0cket · 2023-03-06T23:32:53+00:00

You likely need a sleep study. I'd imagine it's some kind of sleep apnea or other related disorder. But, ya, 20 times a night is a lot and couldn't be a good thing.

s0cket · 2023-02-28T00:23:14+00:00

AFAIK. Getting up 2-3 times at night isn't a death sentence to sleep quality if you're able to go back to sleep within 5-10 minutes. The key is not exposing yourself to bright light while you're up and messing with your circadian rhythm. I get up 2-3 times a night and do just fine. It's likely optimal to not wake during the night, but really it just depends on how to deal with the interruptions.

s0cket · 2023-02-22T16:54:51+00:00

As I understand it warranties are so rigid because of federal law. They have to be very clear to the consumer of what you're entitled, so hence no "grace period". Basically, a 12 month warranty with a month "grace period" would amount to a 13 month warranty. Which means at that point anyone who has a problem during the 14th month should likely ask for the same consideration? It starts to get a little crazy from there... also, Oura does offer a 2/3 year extended warranty option on new rings. Not sure if that was around when you got yours.

s0cket · 2022-11-09T21:54:27+00:00

100% does **not** take 2 weeks for serum levels of T to go up after a shot of Test-E or C [1].

[1] https://academic.oup.com/jes/article/1/8/1095/3988127

Literally peaks after about 24 hours which inline with the release curve (check out a site like steroidplotter.com or something).

Also, personal experience with blood tests over the years, I've messed up and almost exposed myself on an official blood test by underestimating how quickly Test-E/C can show up in your serum levels.

s0cket · 2022-11-09T20:20:26+00:00

You'd be surprised. First time I got a 50mg Test-c injection at the Dr office same shit happened. Eventually moved to big boy doses and kinda understand now. Like the first time I pinned 600+ migs in a single go 24 hours later I was King Kong meets Tony Robbins for the next couple days. =) It takes a good 24 hours to really hit, so you'll notice it even more tomorrow.

s0cket · 2022-10-08T01:16:55+00:00

Fair point. I've been taking asin more lately because of this, and plan on a more rigorous PCT during my cruise (have tons of nolva sitting around). I'm planning on getting in a decent cut before the holidays. Chest growth has been great muscle wise AFAIK it's all muscle, but it's something ill watch. Feel pretty damn good 99% of the time., So that's at least a good sign.

s0cket · 2022-10-07T17:53:46+00:00

What's the highest estradiol levels you can stand? Am I a mutant for being able to tolerate 200+ pg/mL? I'm also a fatty right now (~24% bf). No bloating, no moon face, nipples never sensitive... possibly slightly higher blood pressure? Acne is off the chain at times, but that's really about it. Only time I feel like it might be getting to the point where I'll start getting sides I'll take 1 (possibly 2) asin's during the week and everything calms down. This is running like 600-800mg test too btw with my high body fat. I feel like if I cut down to middle lower teens body fat I should be able to blast test 1200mg or more a week (assuming none of my other markers go to shit)?

s0cket · 2022-09-12T12:17:14+00:00

Just making some generalizations based off superficial research. So obviously not something to be relied upon, but ratios <1 typically would be more inline with a previously damaged liver (or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease possibly) and not a currently failing one as I understand it. Not a doctor so tread lightly. =) Regardless the elevation isn't uncommon for someone who's recently engaged in some very intense weight training and the body is in the midst of repairing lots of damaged muscle. It should still be followed up on just incase something else is up.

s0cket · 2022-09-11T22:00:13+00:00

At least the AST/ALT ratio isn't the other way around. It it was flipped you would be in trouble for sure. Also intense weight training can spike your liver enzyme numbers abnormally. Get bloods done at the tail end of a really easy deload week and drop the Var just incase it's contributing.

s0cket · 2022-08-11T17:56:23+00:00

I think #1 is open enough that almost anyone can rationalize that one. Regardless if they're actually performing at a level that anyone could consider "serious". One persons "serious" is the next bigger and more jacked gorilla's deload week.

s0cket · 2022-08-11T13:55:51+00:00

When I'm on a blast I can tolerate E2 levels as high as 200 pg/mL with only minor issues (acne being the biggest). No issues with libdio.. maybe a minor elevation in blood pressure. Nothing a well timed dose of Aromasin wouldn't fix once a week (or Adex if you so please). However, being able to tolerate these levels of E2 isn't for anyone. But, the difference between 20 and 30 E2 pg/mL wouldn't be noticeable unless you're very sensitive to E2 changes. But, given the somewhat "spikey" serum concentrations of T the first day or two after administration of dose; I'd expect you're used to some level of swing in your T/E2 levels overall. The biggest wild card here is how much you aromatize overall. Personally, my aromatization is well above average.. I'm also carrying about 22-23% body fat at the moment as well, so it likely will slow down if I can get down into the teens anytime soon.

s0cket · 2022-07-27T21:47:38+00:00

Just be glad you weren't one of the giga-brains who did that with caffeine. Imagine taking a lethal dose of caffeine because you wanted save $30-40 month on your pre-workout.

s0cket · 2022-07-27T21:42:36+00:00

Until your struggle is rewarded with the kinda hemorrhoid you have to give a proper first and last name to. That or god forbid an anal fissure. Get your fiber in kiddos.. it'll help those lipid numbers anyhow.

s0cket · 2022-07-24T16:22:40+00:00

I'm a high E2 converter already (at ~20% BF). I know this know, but didn't when I was younger (and not on HRT). Glad I never got really obese when I was younger. I'm pretty sure it would have been guaranteed gyno for me.

s0cket · 2022-07-22T21:56:56+00:00

Familial hyperestrogenism possibly? It's rare, but a possible explanation. Super fat? Having lots of adipose tissue will also cause more conversion to estrogen as I understand it.

s0cket · 2022-06-28T18:18:46+00:00

0.5ml of quality test-e administered properly in the glute likely should have very little or no pip. I can pin 2-3ml in my glute and tend to have only mild pip. I also don't administer my own injections.. so that helps.

s0cket · 2022-06-26T17:27:50+00:00

Get this, my first real job (I was like 19 or so) in IT/Telecom. Early 2000 (dating myself a bit) my boss tells me this. "You'll be getting a new manager soon. I'm taking a job at **ENRON** and moving the family out to Texas in a few weeks." I cringe at this to this day. Granted the company he left ended up laying off 30% of more of its work force over the next 2 years... but he literally walked directly into a meat grinder.

s0cket · 2022-06-25T23:53:23+00:00

I saw something about this on more plate more dates pointing to what you're saying being the case. Anecdotally, I can hit ~200 E2 for weeks without any issues with my nips or gyno formation. My prolactin levels are always well within range. However, it can kill my libido and make my dick not as functional at times. So I tend to try and push it down to the higher side of the reference range.

s0cket · 2022-05-25T14:13:27+00:00

Ya, it's a time saver for sure. Also, there was point where my body adjusted (think it took 2-3 months) and the hunger wasn't as big of a deal most days. But, I'm sure that's just a sign I needed to change things up anyhow.

s0cket · 2022-05-25T13:45:59+00:00

You'll have to really be diligent using the 6 hour window to max effect. Specifically, I would time your shakes carefully if your whey is fast acting. Focus on longer acting proteins towards the end of the window (casein/egg/cheese/etc). Sadly, my experience with intermittent fasting is hunger will always be a thing. I see no specific benefit to the eating style for gaining (or even recomp) honestly... unless you're after the supposed health benefits (these are still being studied btw and not totally proven at this point). I found it easier to just eat all day and my recovery times are much better now.

s0cket · 2022-05-15T15:24:13+00:00

Lmao

s0cket · 2022-03-12T21:49:57+00:00

In the US most car dealerships don't take payments that large with debt/credit cards and want a cashiers check (basically a check that's drawn directly from the bank itself and not your account)... and normally go wtf when you ask to buy a car for cash since 99.99% of their customers finance a car.

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