15-04-2014, 12:32 PM
[quote='flamesabers' pid='109763' dateline='1397429472']
As the title of the thread states, I'm taking option B in a post I made earlier:
[quote]In regards to androgens and physical fitness I see three options available to me:
2. I try to reach a halfway point between pursing NBE and utilizing androgens to boost my physical fitness.
[/quote]
Hi Flame,
I certainly understand your dilemma. I am also trying to strike a balance -- I don't want the return of the "male" behavior but do want some of the benefits that T provides (but for a slightly different reason than you).
I just passed the 4 month anniversary of my back surgery. The surgery went fine. However, 4 months later, I am still experiencing nerve compression symptoms and issues (particularly later in the day).
My physical therapist (who is very good, BTW) tells me that my core muscles are very weak (and almost show signs of atrophy). They used to be just the opposite. I am guessing that the reason is my virtually non-existent T coupled with 2 years of being unable to do any real strength training. Anyway, she tells me that until my core recovers the muscles are too weak to compensate for my weakened spine and I will continue to have issues (especially as the day wears on and the muscles tire).
I remember reading that T increases muscle protein synthesis by 50x. So, by allowing at least some of my natural T to return, by adding a high-protein diet, and continuing to introduce core-targeted strength training, I'm hoping to reverse the trend and rebuilt my core muscles. Of course I'll always have to keep them strong as well.
I am very interested to see if you are able to find the balance between NBE herbs (particularly PM) and natural T that relieves the GD but still allows for better fitness. That's also my goal, but I'm not sure it's even possible.
Good luck and best wishes,
Misty
As the title of the thread states, I'm taking option B in a post I made earlier:
[quote]In regards to androgens and physical fitness I see three options available to me:
2. I try to reach a halfway point between pursing NBE and utilizing androgens to boost my physical fitness.
[/quote]
Hi Flame,
I certainly understand your dilemma. I am also trying to strike a balance -- I don't want the return of the "male" behavior but do want some of the benefits that T provides (but for a slightly different reason than you).
I just passed the 4 month anniversary of my back surgery. The surgery went fine. However, 4 months later, I am still experiencing nerve compression symptoms and issues (particularly later in the day).
My physical therapist (who is very good, BTW) tells me that my core muscles are very weak (and almost show signs of atrophy). They used to be just the opposite. I am guessing that the reason is my virtually non-existent T coupled with 2 years of being unable to do any real strength training. Anyway, she tells me that until my core recovers the muscles are too weak to compensate for my weakened spine and I will continue to have issues (especially as the day wears on and the muscles tire).
I remember reading that T increases muscle protein synthesis by 50x. So, by allowing at least some of my natural T to return, by adding a high-protein diet, and continuing to introduce core-targeted strength training, I'm hoping to reverse the trend and rebuilt my core muscles. Of course I'll always have to keep them strong as well.
I am very interested to see if you are able to find the balance between NBE herbs (particularly PM) and natural T that relieves the GD but still allows for better fitness. That's also my goal, but I'm not sure it's even possible.
Good luck and best wishes,
Misty