TC’s BodyBlog

I’m a bit late making this blog entry, as things have become TREMENDOUSLY busy for me here in Iraq.  Last week, I completed my first month in this new phase of training, and I’m overall VERY pleased with how things are shaping up.  Since kicking things off at the beginning of this month, I’ve managed to gain about 6 pounds, and all of my lifts have improved, as well.  I’m most pleased, because I’ve been able to do this while maintaining a fairly decent about of cardio.  I’m DEFINITELY NOT as lean as I was when I returned from my vacation at the end of July, but that’s the point of this bulking period.  However, unlike my previous bulking experience, I’m not going "all out" and just letting myself go.  I guess you could call it a "lean bulk" that I’m attempting to manage this time around. 

 I’ve updated my stats, and this is another area where I’m pleased with how things are going.  Will I reach the ever evasive 18" arm measurement?  I’m DEFINITELY pushin’ (and curlin’) for it!  Can I add another inch to my thighs?  How about my chest and shoulders?  Needless to say, I’m certainly aiiming to do just this! 

I finished my generic brand of BCAA, and I’ll NOT be going with this stuff, again!  Whoa!  It was HORRIBLE!  I’ll be placing my order for SciVation’s XTEND in another few days.  I’m gonna go for about a week without it, and then pick it up in my cycle, again.  Also, this will be my last week using Cellmass; I’ve got about 2 or 3 servings remaining.  Once I’ve used this up, I’m gonna rotate off of the creatine for a week or so, then I’ve got some generic Creatine that I’m going to try.  As for the NO Xplode, it’s still working for me.  The other supplement that I’m using that I think is having some positive effects is the XYIENCE XTEST.  I say that I "think" it’s having positive effects because I haven’t noticed any change in demeanor as is often described as a primary effect of supplementing with tribulus.  The other indicator is usually libido; however, I’m pretty naturally amped. 

The workouts continue to be challenging as evidenced by the SERIOUS soreness that I’ve been experiencing!  Whoa!  I’ve increased my water intake, but I REALLY need to get more sleep.  The current 4 or so hours that I’m getting is just not working.  I’ve also noticed that my muscle soreness is preventing me from sleeping as soundly as I usually do.  I’ll definitely be monitoring this development. 

That’s about it!