Tweet190 to 225 in how long? seems like kind of a stretch to me in any arena or time frame. jmho though, i could be wrong.

TweetKeep in mind I have been up to 235 lean before.
I figure 12 weeks.

TweetYou think I no amount of time a man 190 could reach 225?
Seriously?

Tweetmy bad on the "time frame" comment. i was just thinking in terms of stress tests in relation to cariac arrests. usually they are done in a time frame that wouldn't allow for a 35 lb lean mass gain. 35 lean is a lot to gain in 12 (on or off). either way, good luck and keep us posted!

TweetPerhaps I didnt clearly state my position.
Im currently awaiting a stress test that will clear me for training. There is no time frame except I have to wait another 6 days to begin training.
After which I have the rest of my life.

My question is can I get into the same shape I was in but with no gears.

Tweet12 weeks is probably overestimating myself. It aint gonna happen in 3 months but maybe 6?

TweetBrundel, glad to have you on board. Any chance your doctor has any insight on this?

TweetI dont think she will weigh in on my ability to regain my former glory.
She can, however, tell me how likely it is Ill die in the process. Im pretty sure it was the gear and thyroid meds than caused it.
Since they will only be present in low amounts I think the chance Ill have another episode is slim and I have a defibrillator in my chest now just incase.

Im thinking it all hinges on if I can eat enough and be dedicated enough....and sacrifice enough and work hard enough.
I think I can do it. Im gonna do it.....we will see what happens.

Im gonna run a log of my progress as well.
Giant food cycle

Itll show people how important diet really is.

TweetBe careful brother we only have one brundel.

TweetI keep hearing this.
Here is how I see it.....It I do it and it kills me....its better than if I regret not doing it and die old and full of regret.
Im a warrior. I have to do it.

I wont be using any drugs not prescribed by a dr.
I do think that with food and training alone I can get at least back to the same size and under 10%

TweetFirst off, if it were me I would want to know what the doctors feel is a healthy weight to maintain and how much heavy lifting would be safe, but that's just me. As for muscle memory and the ability to gain back your weight I think it is very possible and highly likely if you train and eat properly. As for your strength, that would be very impressive if you could get back to where you were on 2g of T a week.

I have had to battle with gaining back my strength and size twice in my life due to two back surgeries for slipping the same disc (L3-L4) twice. I have very good muscle memory when natural and when on. I can't get the strength back due to my back since I have to be very careful and not go very heavy on many exercises, however I still have good definition and size depending on my diet and routine. I now look at it like a friend of mine always has; he said he would rather look like he can bench 400 lbs than actually be able to do it. As long as I can maintain good vascularity and measurements I'm content. I had to accept the fact that I probably won't ever be able to lift as much weight as I did before my second back surgery. If I slip the same disc again I will have to get my vertebra fused, thus I'm playing it safe.

I respect your motivation and goal to get back in the shape you once were, and I wish you well in your journey. I believe in the power of the mind and have a quote from Napoleon Hill that may give you some more inspiration: "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

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Originally Posted by JsJs24

I respect your motivation and goal to get back in the shape you once were, and I wish you well in your journey. I believe in the power of the mind and have a quote from Napoleon Hill that may give you some more inspiration: "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

very nice js, very nice!

TweetThanks bro. Really the goal of this thread is to motivate me.
5 more days until Im potentially cleared for training. This is what I needed to hear. I was freakishly strong and I doubt Ill retain the same strength but If I can get to roughly the same size and be under 10% Ill be satisfied. I have to go to the Olympia this year and I dont want to be fuking 190lbs.
Im NOT going on vacations right now because Im not comfortable being this small.
All my clothes drape off me......its depressing.

I have seen guys who didnt use gear gain like 20lbs in a few months with food and training. Of course they were big before and the muscle cells were there and just needed feeding and training.