Gaining the insight

[Poppy]

Fiddle around with that app and above all else be brutally honest. That’ll be the difference.

 

[Poppy]

One of the habits of highly successful people is beginning with the end in mind

That was said about Norm Abrams (woodworking god). He wouldn’t start any project until he had the absolute finished product completely clear in his head.

 

[Jdubs]

So with my Drs visit. What exactly should I tell them as far as what I am getting tested? You gave me a list which I still have but do I just rattle it off to the doc or tell him I just want a physical and total hormone panel done?

 

[NeuroRN]

I would ask for a full hormone panel, cbc, CMP, and then ask what is included in their hormone panel. And make sure all is accounted for.

 

[herrubermensch]

Must include total AND free test, and estradiol a/k/a E2.

 

[Jdubs]

After a few days of counting macros I’ve quickly realized that it’s all fun and games until I log in my workout. Good lord talk about setting you back. Definitely going to look into a mass gainer to help hit my target everyday.

 

[Poppy]

What were you low/high on?

 

[Jdubs]

Fat was the biggest but I was also low on carbs.

 

[Poppy]

It’s a pain/art…this I know. But it does get easier. I’ve been tracking very closely right at 2 years now and it’s second nature.

 

[Poppy]

Me and you are at opposite ends of the spectrum. I’m a fat old man trying to keep it off. Hahaha

 

[Jdubs]

Ha! Yea it’s a different kind of struggle. I can see how it would get easier the more you familiarize yourself with the proper foods, learning your body and just getting in the habit of it all. Do you add in your steps for the day or leave them out? I know it’s probably all relative to the goal but I’m not wanting to see the deduction lol

 

[Poppy]

Mister @Jdubs …I do not add in my steps or exercise.

Short story. I’m getting ready to turn 61 soon. I can walk around at 220ish and be at 240 in no time. But due to health reasons (diabetes being first) I need to keep my bw down close to 200…currently at ~206. My diet would make you very angry haha. I survive on ~150g of carbs a day.

 

[Jdubs]

If I don’t add them in it will be a lot easier to hit my target. Wasn’t sure how that affected the end goal but I can already tell that fat and carbs is what I need to add more of. Yup. I think I could hit 150g of carbs easier than the 223 it’s saying I need to consume. It’s just a new challenge though and I’m looking forward to seeing what progress can be made by getting my nutrition 100% in line

 

[Poppy]

@NeuroRN gets his carb count high and still stays extremely lean. So does @Kad1

 

[Poppy]

So does @John

 

[Kad1]

That’s about all I eat also

 

[Poppy]

You’re a terminator.

@Jdubs in case you don’t know @Kad1 has “super powers” that very few people possess.

Good example though. @kad stays at high single digits bf walking around and drops down for stage. I intake the about the same amount of carbs and am trying to get sub 15% bf.

 

[Kad1]

Haha you crack me up

 

[John]

400-500 is what mine have been at last two months.

 

[NeuroRN]

Wait. Remind me of your goal? Bc 220 carbs is nothing If you’re trying to mass.