More Plates More Dates on TRT, How to Burn Fat, Build Muscle & MAXIMIZE Your Energy
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2023
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On Today's Episode:
When we talk about testosterone, it’s mostly associated with men, and when it’s too low it’s a big problem for libido and physique among other things. In reality it’s an important hormone for everyone, women included, but not many women are as concerned with TRT or testosterone replacement therapy like men are.
TRT and any kind of hormonal therapy is a big deal and should be approached with caution and lots of research. As a generally healthy male thinking about TRT, how much thought should you be giving to optimizing your testosterone levels over optimizing your physique for optimal health?
This episode is a deep dive into the kinds of things men will want to consider when thinking about testosterone, burning fat and building muscle. It goes without saying, your quality of sleep and diet play a major role in monitoring your testosterone.
While we all have an ideal body-type we think is the best, no one wants to have a stunning physique, inflated ego and testosterone so low your sex life becomes non-existent.
Derek of More Plates More Dates, shares his thoughts on what you should consider doing if you want to get jacked in 18 months being natty and how to differentiate being lazy from being defeated by unrealistic expectations of what’s achievable without drug enhancements.
Shawn Stevenson steps into the latter part of this episode to talk about your metabolic fingerprint and individualizing your health and diet goals in a practical way that actually works for you.
Derek of More Plates More Dates hit 1 Million subscribers in less than a year of starting his RUclips channel with total dedication to all things self-improvement in the health and wellness arena for men.
Shawn Stevenson is the best selling author of Eat Smarter and host of the Model Health Show where he’s talking with world-renowned experts on health, fitness, and nutrition. His personal story of overcoming severe health problems that had him chronically debilitated is remarkable and testament to how deep his knowledge and concern for real and practical health advice goes.
Check out Shawn’s latest book, Eat Smarter: www.amazon.com/Eat-Smarter-Me...
QUOTES:
“There’s a lot of skewing of what people see as a good physique now.” -Derek
“Most people that don’t have the physique that is the peak of their genetic potential is out of lack of willpower and adherence to something consistently.” - Derek
“I prioritize other things over body composition for a while now, [..] it would be unreasonable for me to expect to maintain my lifts at what they were because I used to use reasonable amounts of steroids, whereas now I don’t use those.” -Derek
“Your metabolism next week is going to be significantly different, it's constantly changing and evolving.” -Shawn Stevenson
“People coming in may know, yeah I know I need to change what I’m eating, but they’re so far removed from understanding how powerful it is and what to do about it because of the cookie cutter stuff.” -Shawn Stevenson
“Many of these diet frameworks, even though they can be wonderful, they can also imprison you and they can leave things out, make things off limits that you may need…” -Shawn Stevenson
“Chronic nutrient deficiency leads to chronic overeating.” -Shawn Stevenson
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WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section, that is someone impersonating me!
2 legendary minds coming together for one cast 👏 👏
Bro you were consciously flexing your arms throughout the podcast
How much weight are you going to put on Tom Bilyeu I'm 5ft9 148 trying to gain 10-15 pounds
What is the app you use to track PO?
That's great, I'll do it for you then
Surreal seeing myself on here, thank you for having me! I really enjoyed our conversation and hope your audience does as well.
Well deserved!!!
Derek I’ve been watching you since 2018 and I’ve gotta say, this is the best I’ve ever seen you. You’re looking well rested, you’re alert and dialed in focus wise, relaxed but definitely not tired. You’re doing something right man! I love to see it ❤
Only reason I came to this channel
As they’ve said, very well deserved!
Big ups to you Derek. You’re doing well, keep it up
This is one of those guys that shows how important self education can be. We live in a time where there is endless information available to us online, and it's a shame people don't take advantage of it. I'm pretty sure Derek didn't go to school for any of this shit, and was just a hardcore enthusiast who spent endless hours doing his own research, talking with experts and keeping up with the most up to date studies. Dude is a legend!!
This guy is the most knowledgeable person on all of RUclips when it comes to health, and he's not some crazy credentialed bs Harvard doctor spouting nonsense.
@@ZxAMobile I wouldn’t go so far as to broadly use the term “health”, but as far as hormone optimization I would agree
@@ZxAMobile This isn't reasonable. You surely realize that the majority of the information Derek is using to educate his audience was gathered from real scientists who do carefully-controlled studies to learn the risks and benefits of these drugs? Aka: that Harvard guy you're saying is BS has a lab where that info is actually discovered. And Derek would readily say that, too!
Derek is an excellent educator, and in his supplement development role he's more like an engineer, distilling scientific knowledge to (hopefully) create helpful tools for us to use.
@@KhanSphere youre not wrong but i think youre a bit misunderstanding his meaning. or im overestimating. yes that harvard guy might be more knowledgeable in a specific subject but what i imagine his point was that derek has such a vast base of knowledge. obviously because people in such careers focus on a single subject more or less rather than knowledge of everything.
@@jerppazz4525 He said "spouting nonsense" about credentialed Harvard peeps, which is just incorrect.
Just an interviewing tip. Please stop asking a question and then when the interviewee answers it you just cut him off and talk over him. Let him get his good points out.
Loved seeing MPMD on here spreading an efficacious dose of knowledge to the masses. Big W.
all his videos need a glossary of terms.
This was the last podcast I would've expect MPMD to be on, what a treat!
Yup just let it play the next video n now it caught my attention
Same
2+ hours of MPMD is a supraphysiological dose of good content
This has been one of your best interviews in the past 6 months!
I appreciate you letting Derek speak his ideas without interrupting. I think you took the approach of how you use to interview from a perspective of learning because you weren’t as knowledgeable on these topics, were as other interviews recently it’s more of discussion and you are more probing from your prior knowledge.
Also, thank you for cutting down the ads!
That's because of the quality of the interviewee!
The interviewer was way out of his depth, which was clear by the lack of research; demonstrated by the weak questions and follow-ups.
It was funny because of the amount of, 'ooohhhs', and 'interesting' as he didn't know what to say.
I think the amount of subscribers to this channel is more around the guests that the host.
Derek has done a lot of work on the way he speaks. So much more professional and barely any F bombs.
That’s because he is on a podcast that is not his own .
Like fucking NO dude
Early on I swear he was about to say "dogshit" but paused and said insufficient instead. We were so close
@@TheMasterblah Yeah Toms audience is much different than his viewers lol
yea lame af
WHAT A COLLAB! Awesome to see these 2 having a conversation. Great work!
I have never been so excited to watch your podcast. Thanks for having him. I hope this helps the both of you to get more subscribers. Your both an inspiration to me and it would be beyond surreal to see me on your show one day. I have a life story that would blow anyones mind. I have been thru more then most humans could even comprehend with many of my experiences being what most people will only ever see in a movie. Im nowhere near satisfied with my accomplishments yet. Im still in process of healing the trauma and becoming a greater version of myself. At present im still deeply introverted and still requiring alot of alone time
What are your accomplishments?
Why would he invite you on his podcast over any other random guy?
this is a youtube comment section not therapy bro. save it
First time watcher. Would love to see the addition of Chapters/Outlines for each topic discussed in your videos. Other than that I really enjoyed this :)
Derek is so bright on these topics. I don't know of anyone who is more articulate when it comes to nutrition and exercise advice.
great conversation. very real. refreshing.
Derek deserves all of his success he's achieved. He's the magician telling his tricks, and the only way to learn the craft.
Amazing episode looking forward too this one Derek best collaboration and overlap two of my favourite RUclipsrs and Brilliant Minds much appreciated it and listening you guys insights alot good information.
Wow, been watching you two, glad for the meet up😊
I appreciate you having Derek on.
He presents well and I always like how thorough he is
Great video both guys … thank you
Been on TRT for 5 months. Life changing
YESSSS Derek is on with Tom, two of my favourite creators
1:23:50 the Derek interview ends and it’s something else.
Great info, thanks to both of you!
“On your first leg day you’ll be a cripple for a week”, Facts. First time my trainer put me through a leg day with squats, I literally couldn’t walk for a week.
If you can't even do a curl up you'll feel the same about abs 😢
Never encountered this.
@@RogueCylonthen you’ve never done a proper leg day.
@@paddyotoole2058 exaggerations the whole way. I’ve had my share of injuries on back squats. I’ve had failure on a strong workout. Once a tool always a tool paddy.
This was awesome. Appreciate the level of knowledge and wisdom these two gents deliver. 💪🏼
Enjoyed the discussion, I’ve recently started following Dereks channel he’s really knowledgeable on everything body building , love his no BS , he’s very down to earth , a good dude
Correction: hes knowledgeably on pharmaceutical and their psychological and physiological effect on the body. Big difference between that and bodybuilding.
Every time Derek speaks its like a master class from your cool older brother that you wish you had!
Such an inspiration homie!
It’s refreshing to hear him talking about weed affecting rem. Everyone I know that were long time smokers talked about having crazy dreams after quitting.
Great interviews!!
So much great information !!
Great podcast, love derick. Man is a legend
Omg ! About time !!! Well done Derek you deserve to be recognise ♥️
Thank you for having Derek on, Iooking forward to this discussion !🙏😌
So happy to see Derek blowing up even more. He deserves all the happiness in the world.
Great podcast Tom. 1st time listener qnd super impressed. Derek is so refreshingly humble.
Great information!
Nice interviews guys! Good shit. I’m on my building muscle flow atm.
I think you both hit on good points about the "if its so simple why doesnt everyone have good physiques?" part. And yes i think you hit the nail on the head with the difference in opinion on "good" because if youre asking "why doesnt everyone work out and be in shape?" The answer indeed is that most people are lazy. But if you ask "why doesnt everyone have a good physique?" That is a COMPLETELY different question. Because Derek was correct, Hugh Jackman 2001 physique is not considered to be a "good" male physique. In the fitness space that would actually be a very poor physique by todays standards. I myself have basically a similar physique as he did, and i would not consider my physique to be worth anything. And for me, that physique took almost 4 years of consistent training, constantly sore, and micromanaging every morsel of food i ate. So Derek is also correct in that THAT much dedication to working out, to only get a physique that no one in the fitness space would even consider 'decent' is just simply not worth it. So a lot of people either do quit, or go on gear.
Great video, good information
Absolutely amazing and transparent content.
Wow!!! Thank you, very informative!!! 👍
I clicked the episode the moment the thumbnail got into my screen. So awesome what is happening in (health) podcast world. So much cross overs. I love it.
Again Tom, please mind to let your guests speak more than you. And also interrupt the least possible (maybe write down burning questions while guests are answering). There’s information left incomplete because sometimes you interrupt 3 times in a row.
I appreciate the efforts put into this content. Thanks so much. And for anyone reading: the world sounds like a crazy place now a days. But look at how booming Derek, Huberman, Rogan, Lex etc. is getting. That’s HOPE people. Stay positive!
I am going to change my life around this, at least try. Thank you for this information
2 legendary minds coming together for one cast 👏 👏
Derick knows more about this topic than my own TRT doctor.
Probably 80% of trt doctors.
great guest, Derek has some of the most awesome information out there
I fed the transcript of this video through GPT Chat, in sections, and asked for a summary of each section. I think Chat did a pretty good job though lots of details are missing. Posting the results below in 2 comments:
The speaker is questioning whether he felt awesome because he was lean and had a decent amount of muscle in his mid-30s or if it was due to higher testosterone levels.
He plans to do testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and wonders whether he should optimize testosterone or physique to make him feel better.
Being too lean can lead to hypogonadism, so there is a balance between keeping hormones ideal while maintaining a good physique.
If someone wanted to feel awesome, free testosterone, gonadotropins, and fasting insulin are the top three things to look at.
TRT is determined by a hybrid of symptoms and biomarkers, but it's not just about having high testosterone levels, as receptor sensitivity and gene expression also play a role in muscle growth.
Testosterone needs vary between individuals with similar physiology
Some people can have low total testosterone levels and still feel fine while others may experience symptoms with higher levels
Lifestyle and dietary factors can affect testosterone production and signaling
Sleep quality, energy intake, macro and micronutrient intake, and food quality can all impact testosterone production
Optimal testosterone levels are individualized and depend on personal goals and priorities
Starting TRT may depend on factors such as symptoms, fertility concerns, and personal preferences
Full-blown steroids may be an option for those wanting to push their bodies beyond TRT but are not recommended.
Low vitamin D status is prevalent and many working environments and lifestyles are anti-conducive to getting enough vitamin D from outside. Therefore, supplementation may be necessary.
A good resistance training routine, focused on progressively overloading and gaining strength, is more important than cardio in spiking testosterone and building muscle.
Both heavy lifting and cardiovascular exercise are helpful, but making sure to get in heavy lifts for the week is the most important for muscle.
In general, standard 8 to 12 rep ranges are used, with weights that are not taken to complete failure on the first set but lead to failure on the last rep of the last set. Focusing on keeping a regimented log book and micro loading is important.
Prioritizing other things over body composition is okay, but trying to make progress in the gym is important to tell the body to grow to support the increasing demand on muscle.
The speaker discusses the minimum effective volume needed to maintain their physique, which is less than what is needed to build muscle.
They allocate their workout volume based on their weak points, and do not spend excessive time in the gym.
The speaker recommends starting a beginner off with a four-day per week workout schedule, and determining their maintenance calories.
The speaker advises allocating workout volume based on the beginner's weak points, and gradually increasing the volume over time.
The author recommends starting with a few basic exercises and adjusting the intensity as necessary.
Coaches may need to see videos of clients doing exercises to ensure they are working hard enough.
Starting a new exercise routine may result in significant soreness, especially for newbies.
Newbies require less volume than experienced gym-goers to achieve growth.
There is no magic number of sets per body part; it depends on the individual and their goals.
For newbies, a ballpark number of sets could be 60 per week, allocated across four workouts.
It may be necessary to split body parts across multiple days to avoid excessive fatigue.
Celebrity goal physique is often unattainable and unrealistic.
Hardcore steroids helped in becoming more aware of health and optimization.
Pushing your body is acceptable as long as you are aware of the pros and cons.
Education about taking hormones is crucial before jumping on them.
Cardiovascular system impacts like deformity of the heart and function of it are significant.
Negligence in regulating blood pressure can result in stage two hypertension and heart attacks, leading to death at a young age.
The speaker believes that it is disingenuous when someone sells a product or service based on their physique, without mentioning that they use steroids.
They think that if someone is marketing their physique, they have an obligation to mention if they are using steroids so that people have realistic expectations.
The speaker does not have a problem with someone being enhanced and having good information on diet but not talking about their drugs.
It is only a problem when someone is lying about the outcome being tied to something they are not being transparent about.
When it comes to sports, the speaker thinks it depends on the rules of the sport. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, for example, steroid use is rampant, but not banned. However, in regulated and tested sports, cheating is cheating.
The speaker would prefer a world where the use of performance-enhancing drugs is out in the open, so there is no double standard, and people can decide for themselves if they want to use them.
Androgens can increase oxygen carrying capacity, which is beneficial for athletes.
Beta blockers can help with anxiety, which is useful for public speakers and pianists.
While drugs worry the speaker from a longevity standpoint, they may be necessary for individuals with aggressive and unique genetic risk factors.
Rapamycin is a drug that is worth exploring, as it may have longevity benefits.
It is important to educate oneself about drugs and their effects, as well as to follow the data when making decisions about their use.
The speaker uses a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, Zetamine, to keep their APO bead down and prevent black buildup in the arteries.
The speaker is on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which causes spikes in cholesterol and lowers HDL, but the physiological reason for this is unclear.
Exogenous androgens inhibit lipid metabolism and have an influence on enzymatic processes.
Using supraphysiological amounts of hormones (more than the body can naturally produce) can lead to accelerated strength that exceeds the body's ability to handle it, resulting in torn muscles, cartilage, and tendons.
Androgens can have psychoactive effects on the body's ability to move things around, recruiting more motor units and aggressive twitching.
Testosterone is converted into estrogen by an enzyme called aromatase.
Estradiol is the main estrogen that facilitates estrogen functions.
Testosterone converts into DHT and estrogen, which facilitate brain health, cardiovascular health, vasodilation, mental wellness, mood regulation, and temperature regulation.
Having a lack of estrogen is counterproductive to health, performance, and well-being.
Estrogen is impactful for neurological health, cardiovascular health, sexual function, and mental wellness.
Crushing estrogen levels can result in a lack of sexual function and decreased interest in dating.
The body uses hormones in various contexts and can use them in different ways.
Mitochondria have hormone receptors on them, and they can generate and respond to hormones.
I think newbies should do more volume, but not to failure. Learn the exercise and do lots of stimulus. After time drop some stimulus but train harder. Higher intensity is going to wreck a newbie more and is more likely to cause injury. I would first look at posture, most times there is something that needs to be done to fix posture and weaknesses/tightness whilst learning other exercises lightweight before moving onto all out muscle building
@@brucejensen3081 awesome advice, tks!
Thank you!
Saved me 2 hours of my time.
What a hero. I don't care what they say about AI, you and ChatGPT just saved me 2hours and 8 minutes.
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That guy’s advices are great BTW! Thanks!
8:11 - The moment Darrick (More Plates More Dates) realized this just became a TRT cycle, Workout & Nutrition consult for Tom - recorded of course.
Great interview
Thank you very much for this interview! Want to say from my experience that having cholesterol issues while on trt may be case by case. I am in range (low end) on HDL & a little high with the LDL. I know if I cleaned my nutrition up I would have excellent cholesterol because my current numbers while on trt with poor nutrition are not bad. I will say as a final parameter would be my activity level (2 manual labor jobs) is extremely high and training four days a week in the gym
Same. 12 dollar bottle of niacin. 1000 mg to 1500 mg 3 to 4 times a week. My wife is a d.o. she told me to try it. Works fantastic
One of the best episodes!
In my 20s and 30s I used to get a shot of energy on the way to work. It was my body telling me everything would be okay. I think that was testosterone! Its gone now in my 40s and I have to supplement myself mentally with meditation and prayer to get the similar results
Trt
Get your numbers/ tested first
great pod
As someone with ADHD who uses Adderal, your body will build resistance too it and thus you need to take more over time to get the same effects. I take it once or twice per week when I really need to get things done and helps tremendously. Taking it every day doesn't give the same effect. Watch Andrew Huberman to understand why.
Leo longevity explained this a few years ago in great detail too
You can pyramid your dosage like bodybuilders do with their performance enhancers. Your body builds tolerance to everything, otherwise you would die from the common cold.
This was very enjoyable
I need this guys help!
Derek talking about his shoulder workout, I immediately think of the Death Star delts video
Supraphysiological amount of knowledge!
The type of food is extremely important on calorie controlled diet like 1300-1500 kcals which is fairly low.
I generally eat a lot whole grain bread+fruits very satiating. Along with a lot of protein is extremely important on aggressive low calorie. I take casein supplement
Never seen or heard of this channel, but saw derek and had to click. Safe to say, i subbed like 10 mins in. Great podcast!
Rogan started TRT in his 30'ties. Yes, and see his body later, it faded a lot; Then he started or upped his gh use, and so compensated.... but the stats say that is not bettering much in a longevity perspective... so we gotta see how it works out for him in the long run....
At the same time, see those guys with low testlevels and still feel good or great, even with a lack of energy at times, they look younger than they are, sometimes a lot younger.Looks is often what indicates aging of the person in lifelength and longevity.
Love that this is based towards beginners! A lot of misinformation out there! Well done lads 🤝
Testosterone is not just for males but can play and even more vital role in females. Im a medical provider but not feeling great so have been doing testosterone pellet therapy and it’s changed my life. I have more energy less brain fog improved capacity for exercise, loss of stubborn, belly, fat, and improved joint pain since doing the pellet therapy, this must be combined with optimizing your thyroid, vitamin D, and other factors, but definitely a huge fan again not just for men but women also. I tested all of my staff and even people in their 20s and 30s had low testosterone and they don’t feel well but if you do your regular “blood work” everything would probably show up fine. People need to do their own investigation, and dive deeper to feel their best.
Good thing with females you can go off it once the issue is resolved. Might be a temporary drop, but natural production could go to higher than normal
how exactly does it play a "more vital role in females"? Im not saying it doesnt play an important role in females, but "more vital"? Woman always have to make everything about woman, in general. I find it very annoying. Almost as many men die from prostate cancer as women do from breast cancer yet breast cancer receives 5 times as much research funding. 5 times! More men die of cancer than women in general, too.. but ALL WE EVER HEAR ABOUT is breast cancer. Its shoved down our throats everyday. See what I mean? Everything needs to be made about woman and here, again, is yet another woman making it about them saying testosterone plays more of a vital role for woman than men. Disgusting. Ya, the very hormone that is responsible for literally turning us into men is MORE vital to woman LOL! The lack of awareness and nerve of you.
Yup! Several women I know are on TRT pellets. They're thriving. There is so much bad info from outdated studies that continue to float around as the definitive science behind TRT.
Just discovered this channel due to Derek ( more plates more dates) and I'm so happy seems mad cool
Derek is one of best on youtube!!!!
Derek has the Top G's cheat code for podcasts.
What a cool guy. Great video
What we really need to know: How many Quest bars did it take to build those Deathstar delts?
How about a penis enlargement pump??
The world may never know 🤔
Lol
100% agree with Derek.. When I heard him say Hugh Jackman I thought “ha.. that’s cute, he barely looked like he lifted”
I was orginally on cypionate injections, 7 ng daily, 49 mg weekly and had a insane response at only 425 ng/dL! The super steady state lead to TRT crushing my ferritin levels. So I need Jaetnzo, which has a 6 hour half-life but still need to supplement a huge dose of iron. Ferritin recovers when not on TRT, without iron supplementation.
This is surreal!!!!
Tom you should look into the none stimulant variants of adderral. My family opted to not put me on medication when i was younger for the same reasons ,though it probably would have helped me with school tremendously . Kinda a double edge sword because i dominated in sports due to high energy aswell as all social categorys ,but couldnt focus on school work at all. Was always very street smart and intelligent overall, I just failed at school work and homework / tests unless it was a class i was very interested in like economics or weight-training. Now im 33 and just got on a none stimulant form or adderral for the 1st time and its been a massive game changer for my short term memory , ability to read and ability to focus on tasks. Im taking 80mg of Atomoxetine which is the max amount you can take per day. Im much sharper now and my brain no longer feels on fire like it has for the 32 years prior.
Adderall = Adderall, it is a stimulant what are you talking about?
For me the stimulant(methylphenidate), helpt developing my focus actually.
@Liquidfire he's talking about Atomexitine or Strattera
@@LiquidfirePUAreading is hard, eh?
When you say your brain on fire can you elaborate? Because I'm leaning towards getting on Adderall because I have a hard time focusing and every once in awhile I get a mean headache when I get overwhelmed
@@jesuslikesmetal If your considering getting on adderall id take into consideration if your already a higher energy person because if its just trouble focusing that your having , then a none stimulant form of medication could work well for you. As for my brain on fire , i say that because my whole life my minds always ran at a million miles a minute 24/7 making it hard for me to dial in my thoughts when attempting to focus. It runs at such a high octane all the time, that it feels like my brains just on fire . Its like my brain has jet fuel poured on it compared to other normal people with regular brain function, which is why im loud and talk very fast and have a very extrovert personality. Getting on meds slowed things way down and increased my short term memory and ability to process information and read much better while putting out my brain fire. Now i do plan to switch meds soon because what i take paired with my other medications is now making me super drowsey, thus i may be switching to a different variant. Its been a game changer for my life though IQ wise. Personality wise iv changed some which i dont like , however thats pretty normal when getting on new medications of this caliber. These medications effect everyone differently but it could help with your headaches and give you more mental sharpness and mental clarity overall while increasing your ability to focus .
Dereck is definitely in my top 5 list for information regarding peds
More plates more Dates, I take it as the harder you work the more days you enjoy🎉🎉🎉
Fuck yes
This is late but if any one reads it. In regards to soreness its a good thing to have, it lets you know you worked hard. But if you ever feel like its hurting or your injured or cant move then thats too much, or if youre doing an excercise that causes you too much pain or discomfort dont do it find another motion that doesnt
The trouble with that explanation is people don't know the difference between pain associated with training vs that caused by poor form or an injury. Some people feel any discomfort is bad which is not true. Discomfort is what motivates us forward. Without, we'd all still be naked and living in caves.
I started at about 32 blasting and cruising but worked out for 14 years off and on his my genetic limit at 28 and had all my kids. Testosterone definitely has it's drawbacks I'm glad I waited.
What are the drawbacks?
It’s the sweater for me❤
Most interesting 2 hrs I've spent in years!
Wish the video had time stamps in the description.
I’d recommend 3 days a week full body split for beginners with focus on compound lifts… Doing 3 days per week full body will not only give you a Ton of practice on the important movements but it also keeps you fresh and a small time commitment so you can lay the foundation.
Finally someone credible, instead of the likes of Asprey, Gundry, Sinclair, etc.
Damn, MPMD on Impact Theory?! WTF? Awesome!
Everybody in the comments praising derek but homie at the end was dropping gems too 💯
Awsome!
No timestamps?
would appreciate chapters so I can find the topics that I'd like to watch first. Thanks!
no timestamps?
Started TRT last month. I am regretting not starting at 40.
Male 54, did all the T optimization under the sun, was sort of OK, but now I realize how great life can be.
Do it, stop thinking about it.
Can you elaborate a bit? Negative side effects?
@@PS-lv1mr of course.
Weekly dose, Testosterone Enanthate: 140 mg, split into 50 mg doses every 2.5 days.
Positive effects:
Mood, physical well being, drive, motivation, positivity, libido, and much better actual sex
I am also now able to seduce my wife more, because I have a more youthful approach to romanticism and flirtation
Negative effects:
I have to be more careful to get my sleep, it takes a bit more discipline, because of the increased energy
My wife is my age and going through menopause, she doesnt want to take hormone replacement, so now there is a big difference between us in sexual performance. She can’t keep up, and would likely prefer still having sex once a month, instead of 3 x a week. And I apreciate the 3x, but tbh I don’t see why it could not be 4x or 5x, while my wife is feeling bad about not being there fully for the 3x, and being sub-energetic abouy it.
I now understand menopause much better, and I understand why rich powerful men get younger wives as they grow older. It is a combination of simple biology and evolutionary traits, and the fact that they can.
The solution of course would be to have women on HRT for the rest of their lives as well.
Finally, another positive effect is my recuperation after gym, I can add 1-2 weekly trips to the gym, so from 1-2 to 2-4. And it is a bit more fun to go.
Ask me anything.
Another element is that it is consistent. If I have a rare night out with alcohol and less sleep, I am in much better shape and mood the days after.
@@iblisthemageare you still injecting yourself 3 times a week?
@@SoMuchMass in my current regime I inject Test Enanthate day 1, 3, and 6, then I start over, so 8, 11. This averages 2.5 days, and with a dose of 50 mg, I hit 140 a week. I am experimenting in 4 week cycles where I get bloodwork done, and then change 1 thing per period. Larger, less frequent microdosing can modulate SBHG down and Estradiol up, which are desired outcomes for me: my SBHG was sky-high, and I had very low Estradiol. This regime has put me in high normal for Estradiol, and taken my SHBG from 77 to 55.
This period I am adding hcg.
Next period I will try out a Test regime where I pin 2 x pr week, keeping the same dose, to see what happens with Estradiol amd SHBG. I am willing to go 50% above Estradiol range, it is likely still quite short of Gyno-range. And I don’t worry about Gyno, if I will get it I will get operated.
Interesting guest, just wish it was time stamped since 2hrs
Tom made the comment that he didn’t want to spend two hours in the gym per day, five to six days per week. He doesn’t have to. I used to spend five or six days in the gym as welI. I have been using the “Body by Science” regimen. This is a book by Dr. Doug McGuff. It’s the “Super-slow” regimen. I lift 30 minutes a week. If you don’t believe me, you MUST try it. There are no injuries. I have been using this protocol for five years, exclusively. I am 60 years old and have lots of muscle. You MUST, at least, check this out. It’s brutal!
@GymBum bro be careful, Mike Mentzer fanatics might come after you
@@gymbum9891No idea why you'd laugh, the amount of sets needed to maintain is pretty tiny, even as low as 2-3 sets per muscle group per week. And HIT has very high intensity in the 2-3 sets.
Brad Schoenfeld has mentioned before that even with a minimum effective dose of around 5 sets per muscle group per week you can get some very nice gains. You could easily do that in 1-2 hours per week,
Keep in mind that some people have very good genetics for muscle growth and can grow a lot from a small amount of sets.
Shawn Stevenson is spot on 👍
Great book on sleep he has
Derek`s great so smart and successful bravo Tom
Need some time stamps
Do the one set to failure workout of mike mentzer. Go to gym twice a week hitting all body parts once a week works very to well. stay in 8 to 12 reps range to prevent injury. Higher reps build larger muscle and is safer
I am so glad at almost sixty years of age I do not need TRT .I am close to the strongest I have ever been I have lifted my whole life .That gives me something to use as a comparison when I look back .
As the night falls, reflect on your day. Let the images flip, like a photo album in your mind. Think about what brought you the most satisfaction. Pause awhile on the images you find most beautiful. Linger a little longer on the moments that brought you joy before you close your eyes and fall asleep.
Tomorrow you'll wake up and tend to your habits, one step at a time. You'll add new images to the story of your life, and that thread of meaning will continue to emerge.
Great advice!
That was beautiful.
Love this!
The Delt Lord himself!! Let’s go!!
The lower testosteronelevels you can have and feel good, the more longevity you seem to get out of it.