Steroids + Muscle memory

This topic has 28 replies, 18 voices, and was last updated 3 years, 10 months ago by songdog.

Post

- November 5, 2020 at 5:50 am
- Quote
iCool
Member

Long story short I used to be 6’0, 190lbs.
Due to financial problems and a few other things in my life I now weigh 150lbs

Yes I went from 190lbs to 150lbs in less than 6 months.
I wasn’t training, eating or sleeping. I would have been lucky to eat 500 calories in a day or sleep for more than a few hours.

I am currently a walking skeleton and if I’m honest I look like I have never touched a weight in my life.

It is not as depressing as it sounds, I am actually extremely motivated to regain my physique instead of mourning over the one I lost.

What is my best course of action here. Should I cycle back to being a muscular god or should I train naturally to a certain point?

On a side note it is weird how such a rapid change can affect you. I still walk around like I’m a god among men even though my Grandmother has 10lbs on me and could probably squat more too.
It’s like part of my personality was lost along with the muscle.

Viewing 13 replies - 16 through 28 (of 28 total)

← 1 2

Replies

- November 10, 2020 at 6:40 am
- Quote
ma_fighter
Member

Awesome stuff to hear mate! Really glad things are going in the right direction for ya
Also very nice that you checked back in with an update!
Let us know how this turns out further down the line

/Maf
- November 10, 2020 at 7:44 am
- Quote
MickeyKnox
Member

Originally Posted by iCool

Cheers lads, looking to bulk back up to 190 then cut down for the summer. Got a feeling the next 20lbs isn’t going to come as quick.

The progress has been unreal though, its without a doubt that muscle memory exists. I’ve been doing 5×5 St07ing on the big 3 lifts and have been adding 15-20lbs to the bar every week.

Right on! Where you at now Brodie?
- November 10, 2020 at 8:59 am
- Quote
Rollo
Member

"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently."

"If I lose everything in the collapse of our financial structure, I will start in at the beginning and build it up again."

-Henry Ford, February 11, 1934
- November 10, 2020 at 10:28 am
- Quote
Tasmaniac
Member

Originally Posted by iCool

Long story short I used to be 6’0, 190lbs.
Due to financial problems and a few other things in my life I now weigh 150lbs

Yes I went from 190lbs to 150lbs in less than 6 months.
I wasn’t training, eating or sleeping. I would have been lucky to eat 500 calories in a day or sleep for more than a few hours.

I am currently a walking skeleton and if I’m honest I look like I have never touched a weight in my life.

It is not as depressing as it sounds, I am actually extremely motivated to regain my physique instead of mourning over the one I lost.

What is my best course of action here. Should I cycle back to being a muscular god or should I train naturally to a certain point?

On a side note it is weird how such a rapid change can affect you. I still walk around like I’m a god among men even though my Grandmother has 10lbs on me and could probably squat more too.
It’s like part of my personality was lost along with the muscle.

I was in a similar position. I was an absolute mess. I cycled even though everyone said not to. Only time will tell if that was a mistake. After that I used GHRP-6. It was the best decision ever. If you’ve been eating bugger all and sleeping bad the hardest thing is pushing yourself to eat a lot again and get good sleep. GHRP-6 will make you want to eat more, help with your sleep and give you a shot of good health..
- November 10, 2020 at 11:58 am
- Quote
Tasmaniac
Member

Sorry double post
- November 10, 2020 at 1:12 pm
- Quote
iCool
Member

Originally Posted by MickeyKnox

Right on! Where you at now Brodie?

I weighed in at 182lbs yesterday, so a 32lb gain since I made this thread which is amazing. Been eating like mad, a minimum of 4000kcals per day from oats, whole milk and dark_sidecken lol. Still been doing 5×5 although the strength and mass gains are starting to slow. Currently thinking of changing to Layne Nortons PHAT routine as a way to get the gains coming again.
- November 10, 2020 at 2:23 pm
- Quote
MickeyKnox
Member

Im not familiar with the PHAT routine, but just wanted to say good job buddy! Keep those gains coming! You’re doing very well!
- November 10, 2020 at 3:41 pm
- Quote
iCool
Member

UPDATE: I hit the 200lbs mark on the scale in the gym today, it feels good to be not only back to the physique I had but actually 10lbs heavier. Got another 5 weeks of bulking to go and then a solid cut before my holiday in the summer

I’ve been bulking on between 3500 and 4500 calories per day so I can’t wait to cut and stop eating all this food.
- November 10, 2020 at 4:36 pm
- Quote
Lеg
Member

Congrats man! Going from 150-200 in 7 months is impressive
- February 2, 2021 at 5:46 am
- Quote
JUDGE DREDD
Member

Awesome mate. It’s really impressive
- February 2, 2021 at 6:03 am
- Quote
OnTheSauce
Member

That would be amazing. Wish I could gain another 50lbs
- February 2, 2021 at 8:09 am
- Quote
leff
Member

Originally Posted by iCool

Long story short I used to be 6’0, 190lbs.
Due to financial problems and a few other things in my life I now weigh 150lbs

Yes I went from 190lbs to 150lbs in less than 6 months.
I wasn’t training, eating or sleeping. I would have been lucky to eat 500 calories in a day or sleep for more than a few hours.

I am currently a walking skeleton and if I’m honest I look like I have never touched a weight in my life.

It is not as depressing as it sounds, I am actually extremely motivated to regain my physique instead of mourning over the one I lost.

What is my best course of action here. Should I cycle back to being a muscular god or should I train naturally to a certain point?

On a side note it is weird how such a rapid change can affect you. I still walk around like I’m a god among men even though my Grandmother has 10lbs on me and could probably squat more too.
It’s like part of my personality was lost along with the muscle.

Muscle memory is real… But you know that now . Its inspiring to read about others who have experienced what you have. I’ve been there too. Good job on doing something about it instead of just talking about it. May the gains keep coming !
- February 2, 2021 at 9:30 am
- Quote
songdog
Member

I wouldnt start that cut too soon.You may end up losing a lot of your gains.