Kushpounder
Explorer
Hi all, I figured I'd post a quick introduction. I'm hoping to get approved so I can join in and get some input from you on a specific problem I'm running into at the moment.
Some background on me: I'm 27 years old, 5'5" (166cm), and weigh roughly 163 lbs (74kg). I'm based in Germany and my day job is quite physical — I'm an apprentice roofer who specializes in flat roofs — so I'm already very active every day before I even get to the gym.
Training & Diet:My training is purely bodybuilding-focused, following a 4-day Upper/Lower hypertrophy split. I'm currently in the middle of a bulk and I log everything carefully with MacroFactor. I'm eating a lot — right now that's 430 to 450g of carbs per day. The foods I rely on most are short-grain rice, oats, egg whites, skyr, and plenty of homemade apple sauce (Apfelmus), which makes it easier to hit those carbs.
Current Protocol & Supplements:My general supplement stack is fairly standard for bodybuilding. On the PED side, though, I've used a lower dose of HGH for years. For this bulk I chose to increase it and went straight up to 4 IUs per day.
Why I'm Here:With 4 IUs of HGH plus the very high carb intake, I'm retaining a huge amount of water, and the carpal tunnel/hand pain has gotten really severe. Spending all day using roofing tools with hands that are numb and stiff is turning into a nightmare. I'd like forum access so I can ask for advice on handling these HGH sides, and also find out how some of you may be using GLP-1s together with GH and high-carb bulks to help with insulin sensitivity and inflammation.
I'm looking forward to learning from all of you!
Some background on me: I'm 27 years old, 5'5" (166cm), and weigh roughly 163 lbs (74kg). I'm based in Germany and my day job is quite physical — I'm an apprentice roofer who specializes in flat roofs — so I'm already very active every day before I even get to the gym.
Training & Diet:My training is purely bodybuilding-focused, following a 4-day Upper/Lower hypertrophy split. I'm currently in the middle of a bulk and I log everything carefully with MacroFactor. I'm eating a lot — right now that's 430 to 450g of carbs per day. The foods I rely on most are short-grain rice, oats, egg whites, skyr, and plenty of homemade apple sauce (Apfelmus), which makes it easier to hit those carbs.
Current Protocol & Supplements:My general supplement stack is fairly standard for bodybuilding. On the PED side, though, I've used a lower dose of HGH for years. For this bulk I chose to increase it and went straight up to 4 IUs per day.
Why I'm Here:With 4 IUs of HGH plus the very high carb intake, I'm retaining a huge amount of water, and the carpal tunnel/hand pain has gotten really severe. Spending all day using roofing tools with hands that are numb and stiff is turning into a nightmare. I'd like forum access so I can ask for advice on handling these HGH sides, and also find out how some of you may be using GLP-1s together with GH and high-carb bulks to help with insulin sensitivity and inflammation.
I'm looking forward to learning from all of you!
