Supplements and Rountines

Some on here are prescribed test.

Only supplements that are worth it IMO: protein, creatine, fish oil and maybe CLA. Try to be careful when buying supplements. It is an extremely predatory market with no regulation.

Fat Loss: eating in a calorie deficit is number one. You can try different things to get to a deficit like keto or intermittent fasting but fat loss, at the end of the day, is eating less than you burn.

Always make sure you’re getting enough sleep. It varies by person, but generally try to always get 7 hours in. The more the better.

I run linear progression programs, most of them are styled as “powerbuilding.” Based on the simple premise that if you get strong, you will look good.

Story: I am a naturally skinny guy. Before I started lifting, was 145 lbs at 5’10”. Started lifting and now I’m 170 with a pretty low body fat % and I’m also pretty damn strong for that size. Always was athletic, I was just small.

Biggest help is just realizing that you are what what you eat. Without diet, you’ll experience some changes in your body but you’ll never get over the mountain without eating right (unless you are just a generic freak).

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Any of you guys supplementing with your physical fitness?

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Yes

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Any of you Baws over 30 starting testosterone?

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Started under 30

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How Helpful are these amazon reviews, because everyone I read IFIMO. (I Feel I am Missing Out).

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read the 3-4 star ratings, not the paid for 5 star reviews.

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If so what do you find helps with Fat loss? Recovery/Soreness? Sleeping? Hunger Control? Endurance?

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Fat loss and weight loss is a simple calculation Calories in need to be less than calories burned.

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What is your routine?

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work out some sort 6 days a week

Monday Tuesday: Cardio in the morning and weights at lunch

Wednesday just core during lunch

Tues Thurs: Cardio in the morning and weights at lunch

Saturday: Mid Morning long distance run, 4-5 miles at my pace (run walk if need be)

Sunday, meal prep and rest

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Were you always muscular/athletic, fat, somewhere in the middle. ( whats your story)

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Athletic but held body fat until i learned about phyiscal fitness and diet.

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What has been the biggest benefit?

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Mental Health for sure

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What has been the biggest help?

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Taking pictures of my body when i started and then the same pics every 2 weeks to see the progress. Also good music playlists have helped.

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How Long have you been in or at it?

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8 consecutive years now

As far as what to look forward to, depends what are you currently doing and what is your current stats?