wheyProteinKing
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Hey everyone,
It’s been a while since my last post here, and I wanted to give a quick update on why the original log from February wasn’t continued—and what’s next.
To be honest, right around Week 9 of the cycle, life hit hard. I had to deal with a few unexpected personal issues—nothing tragic, but between work stress, travel, and a minor shoulder tweak (more annoying than serious), I couldn't stay consistent with training or logging. Rather than half-ass updates, I decided to pause the log until I could fully commit again. Lesson learned: even with the best plan and gear, recovery, consistency, and life balance still dictate results.
I also realized that being in a deep deficit for that long, combined with the cycle, started impacting my recovery more than expected. Sleep quality dipped, and I began losing strength despite being on cycle—classic case of pushing too hard without enough food. So I made the call to transition into a controlled maintenance phase around Week 10, and ultimately ended the cycle early at Week 12 instead of going the full 16.
Current Stats (May 2025):
After deloading, cleaning up sleep and food, and stabilizing at maintenance for a solid few weeks, I’m finally in a position to restart and run a smarter, more sustainable phase.
I’m gearing up for a lean mass phase, possibly utilizing a lower-dose, longer-duration cruise+blast approach. The focus will be less on chasing numbers and more on refining physique, adding quality size while staying sub-12% body fat.
Potential Setup (still refining):
I'll share a revised training split, updated diet, and compound selections in the next post.
Thanks to everyone who reached out or followed the first log. I’m back and more focused than ever—this time with more realistic pacing, more consistent updates, and a clearer goal in mind.
Feel free to drop any questions or suggestions below. Let’s build.
It’s been a while since my last post here, and I wanted to give a quick update on why the original log from February wasn’t continued—and what’s next.
Why the Log Paused
To be honest, right around Week 9 of the cycle, life hit hard. I had to deal with a few unexpected personal issues—nothing tragic, but between work stress, travel, and a minor shoulder tweak (more annoying than serious), I couldn't stay consistent with training or logging. Rather than half-ass updates, I decided to pause the log until I could fully commit again. Lesson learned: even with the best plan and gear, recovery, consistency, and life balance still dictate results.
I also realized that being in a deep deficit for that long, combined with the cycle, started impacting my recovery more than expected. Sleep quality dipped, and I began losing strength despite being on cycle—classic case of pushing too hard without enough food. So I made the call to transition into a controlled maintenance phase around Week 10, and ultimately ended the cycle early at Week 12 instead of going the full 16.
Where I’m At Now
Current Stats (May 2025):
- Age: 26
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: ~205 lbs
- Body Fat: ~11% (measured via calipers and visually comparable)
After deloading, cleaning up sleep and food, and stabilizing at maintenance for a solid few weeks, I’m finally in a position to restart and run a smarter, more sustainable phase.
What’s Next
I’m gearing up for a lean mass phase, possibly utilizing a lower-dose, longer-duration cruise+blast approach. The focus will be less on chasing numbers and more on refining physique, adding quality size while staying sub-12% body fat.
Potential Setup (still refining):
- Test E: 200–300mg/week (baseline/cruise)
- NPP or Primo: ~300–400mg/week depending on how lean I stay
- Calories: ~300–500 above maintenance, with a focus on high-quality carbs and intra-workout nutrition
I'll share a revised training split, updated diet, and compound selections in the next post.
Thanks to everyone who reached out or followed the first log. I’m back and more focused than ever—this time with more realistic pacing, more consistent updates, and a clearer goal in mind.
Feel free to drop any questions or suggestions below. Let’s build.
