My road to recovery

[Alchemy]

Yeah muscle gelz

Noice!

That's what I'm cycling at that moment for 1st cycle, now on 2nd week and feeling pretty good on it but wanted to try the the other andro hard's for 2nd +3rd cycle, but if it's not broke why fix it!

[xxaleksi]

Bumped the dosage up to 6 pumps morning and night. Haven't really felt anything yet, but it's still early days. Maybe a bit more strength and aggression at the gym.

Also had a 30 minute sauna today and felt great. Haven't had one of those since my juice feast, 11 months ago.

[slader1]

Hey fellas, I don't think I've ever done a post showing the routine I'm doing in detail. So I thought might as well do it. I've been on the protocol since February 2019.

Juice Feast:

Did seven days, after which I began the protocol.

Herbs:

Ant Extract
Ashwagandha Tincture
Schisandra
Eleuthero
Horny Goat Weed
He Shou Wu
Royal Jelly
Tongkat Ali
Shilajit Resin
Cistanche
Goji Berry
Mucuna
Cordyceps
Pine Pollen Tincture
Muira Puama
Butea Superba
Catuaba Bark
Suma Root

I also take two tablespoons of pine pollen powder daily. Currently not taking it though as I ran out a while ago and have been waiting for more to arrive. Therefore I'm currently taking the tincture daily. I also used to have Rhodiola on here too, but I ran out back in September. Lost Empire doesn't seem to have Rhodiola anymore, so if anyone knows a good quality brand that ships to Europe feel free to let me know.

Supplements:

Chlorella
Spirulina
Vitamin D 10,000 iu
Magnesium

I take all of these at night.

Diet:

Paleo style diet with carb backloading after workouts.

Meats and fish: Beef, pork, bacon, lamb, chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon
Fruits: Apples, pears, bananas, strawberries, raspberries
Vegetables: Spinach, broccoli, kale
Spices: Sea salt, black pepper, oregano
Drinks: Water, coconut water

I also eat plenty of eggs during the day.

Carb backloading on workout days: White rice, gluten free pasta

Exercise:

Four gym days a week.

Day 1: Back
Day 2: Arms
Day 3: Chest/Shoulders
Day 4: Legs/Abs

HIIT on Wednesdays/Sundays.

Other Lifestyle:

Cold showers every morning and night
Skin brushing in the shower
Breathing exercises morning and night
Limiting masturbation
Avoiding xenoestrogens
No alcohol
No caffeine
Sun exposure 30 minutes per day whenever possible

Prohormones:

I've done two cycles of Andro Hard by Muscle Gelz.

Cycle #1 was four weeks at 400mg/day
Cycle #2 was five weeks at 400mg/day.

All of this stuff is just a part of my life these days, so it feels like I'm just living my life and not "doing a protocol". Just gotta wait to get back to 100%. By the way, if anyone notices something I might be doing wrong, please feel free to tell me. Thanks!

Sorry, is this correct you are doing 2 *TBSP* of pine pollen daily? Because on the package it says recommended dose 1/2-1 *TSP* 1-2x daily. So you are doing TBSP not TSP right? If so I might try a bigger dose.

[xxaleksi]

Sorry, is this correct you are doing 2 *TBSP* of pine pollen daily? Because on the package it says recommended dose 1/2-1 *TSP* 1-2x daily. So you are doing TBSP not TSP right? If so I might try a bigger dose.

Yeah I do two tablespoons a day. Lost Empire has two dosing recommendations for PP, the normal dose and the megadose. The normal dose is three teaspoons daily, and the megadose is three tablespoons daily. Hope that clears it up bro.

[Turnover25]

Yeah I do two tablespoons a day. Lost Empire has two dosing recommendations for PP, the normal dose and the megadose. The normal dose is three teaspoons daily, and the megadose is three tablespoons daily. Hope that clears it up bro.

Hey dude. What's the reasoning behind taking the powder daily and not the tincture? I've been taking the tincture daily since I thought that was the one that was recommended? Should I be taking the powder instead and cycling the tincture?

[Meegs]

Hey dude. What's the reasoning behind taking the powder daily and not the tincture? I've been taking the tincture daily since I thought that was the one that was recommended? Should I be taking the powder instead and cycling the tincture?

As far as I know, it's common practice for those running herbs to take the PP powder daily and cycle the PP tincture. I'm also rolling this way. Read up more on LEH, but the general theory is that the powder is more like a super food containing many vitamins, minerals, and aminos. It also has some T boosting properties to a lesser degree than the tincture. The tincture is used almost specifically for it's T boosting properties and does not contain the vitamins and minerals that the powder does due to it's alcohol process. You can build up a tolerance to the tincture, but not the powder. I could have missed a couple of details, but that is the skinny on it.

[Turnover25]

As far as I know, it's common practice for those running herbs to take the PP powder daily and cycle the PP tincture. I'm also rolling this way. Read up more on LEH, but the general theory is that the powder is more like a super food containing many vitamins, minerals, and aminos. It also has some T boosting properties to a lesser degree than the tincture. The tincture is used almost specifically for it's T boosting properties and does not contain the vitamins and minerals that the powder does due to it's alcohol process. You can build up a tolerance to the tincture, but not the powder. I could have missed a couple of details, but that is the skinny on it.

Thanks man. I'm going to switch over to the powder as of today. This is great news because it makes me feel great, I just didn't know we could take it every day.

[xxaleksi]

As far as I know, it's common practice for those running herbs to take the PP powder daily and cycle the PP tincture. I'm also rolling this way. Read up more on LEH, but the general theory is that the powder is more like a super food containing many vitamins, minerals, and aminos. It also has some T boosting properties to a lesser degree than the tincture. The tincture is used almost specifically for it's T boosting properties and does not contain the vitamins and minerals that the powder does due to it's alcohol process. You can build up a tolerance to the tincture, but not the powder. I could have missed a couple of details, but that is the skinny on it.

Great explanation^

Sums it up pretty well.

- - - Updated - - -

Had a cup of black tea today after a year without caffeine. I'll have this every morning from now on and see how I respond.

[xxaleksi]

I've been reading studies about black tea, and looks like it can reduce DHT by quite a bit, and according to one study, even more than fin. Should I drop it? I've had one cup yesterday and one today. Or am I worrying needlessly here?

Thanks guys.

[Bankai9000]

As with everything. Not doing it it daily is probably the safest way, so we don't get tipped over to any side^^
But ye I remember back then too, ppl thinking usually green tea as dht inhibitor but actually black tea seems to be the most potent one. I still have it several times a week. Black tea with lemon and honey is just the best thing xD