Week 7: The Impossible Bulk Into the INCREDIBLE BODYBUILDINGVEGAN HULK

Week 7 into this impossible bulk, still trying to push up to 275 lbs.

We made it up to the same numbers, but in a different order- I’m at about 257 lbs again this week.

See Last Week’s blog post for the macro changes I made last week.

This week, I pushed food up a bit higher on training days again, and made my first food increase on rest days. Also made another adjustment to the super-supplements based on some side effects I’ve been experiencing. So keep reading for the breakdown of these changes.

I also took my measurements again. While I’m no professional tape measurer and am just doing the best I can, I’ve seen some waist growth as well as upper body growth in general.

See my weekly tracker here to keep up with my food, training, measurement, and drug changes over time in one place!

Week 7 Check In

Weigh In: 257.0 lbs

My weight stayed the same as last week.

We are really trying to push here, so I need to go ahead and make up for some lost ground.

Follow the bulking journey in video format! Check out my Road to 275 Bulk Vlogs on YouTube here! New videos drop every week.

Super-Supplement Update

I have encountered some issues this week. I’ve been dealing with a little bit of nipple sensitivity. You know, the stuff that people don’t really want to talk about. So I found a solution.

When you take exogenous testosterone- that is, when you add testosterone into your system- your body will respond by driving your estrogen up. So, you have a few different options at that point.

So with where I’m at, I could:

Lower the testosterone– not exactly what I want to do.

Add in an AI– something to help combat the estrogen.

I don’t love AIs because they have negative heart outcomes for long-term use- they’re harder on your lipid profile.

So alternatively, I like to run something like Primobolan that allows, at least for me, my body to have that AI effect, lowering estrogen without having to take an additional drug.

Keeping this in mind, I narrowed my next steps to three options:

Option 1: Drop the total testosterone

Option 2: Raise the Primobolan

Option 3: Drop the testosterone and add another compound like NPP, which I plan to do eventually

For health reasons- and I’m not saying any of this is healthy- but to try to maintain my health as best as I can, I chose Option 2, as I plan to push this bulk out through the rest of the year.

This is something I’ve spent over a decade researching. If this is something that you need help with or that you’re unsure of, please reach out before you just take a risk with your health, and don’t do something that you’re not well-educated on.

Bulking Meals on Repeat

This week, some meal highlights included:

My garlic seitan balls with green beans and rice. You can find the garlic balls recipe here!

A mountain of Say Grace shreds with rice, avocado, and BBQ sauce. Use code BODYBUILDINGVEGAN to get 10% off your Say Grace orders. This is one of my favorite plant-based protein sources.

Ali and I enjoyed Pub Subs from Publix, we got the “Meatless Turkey Club” which is packed with vegan turkey, vegan cheese, vegan bacon, and whatever veggies your heart desires.

For tasty, high protein snacks, lately I’ve really been enjoying the Gym Snack Jalapeño Cheddar Cheeze Bits, and the Louisville Vegan Jerky.

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Current Macros:

This week, I’ve pushed my carbs up 20 grams on training days, up to 570 grams. I also pushed my carbs up 25 grams on rest days, up to 425 grams.

Training Days:

4435 calories, 370g protein, 570g carbs, 75g fat

Off Days:

3855 calories, 370g protein, 425g carbs, 75g fat

Current Gear Protocol:

I made one change here this week, bumping Primo E up from 500mg weekly.

Testosterone E: 750mg weekly

Primo E: 650mg weekly

GH: 3iu in AM, 3iu post-workout