Keosawa's Powerlifting Log

toonie said:
I am so interested on the impacts this will have on your progress and numbers. Best of luck!
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Thanks, man--I'm interested as well. We'll see if I follow through with it; my plan for these next three months is just to try and inform myself as much as possible.
 
Meh. If you feel this is the best course then w/e. I support you 100%, Kyledudebrokeo.
 
I too am interested in how far it will take you, and hopefully will make you a "world class lifter"

I support this 100% as well.
 
Is the plan to stay at 148? If so, do you think it would be tough to keep your weight down with all the extra vitamins?
 
I guess, if it was just a question of speeding up your progress to a level you were going to reach anyway, I would have reservations. After all, you are young and lifters can have long careers. If it was a question of reaching levels that were otherwise unreachable, e.g. if this a way to get to the top of the sport and it could not otherwise be done, I would say it makes sense as long as you think that whatever risks are acceptable given the reward.
 
I think you know best what is best for yourself. You seem like the kind of guy who really inspects the boat before jumping in it. Good luck, Keo! #TeamKeo
 
1) Respect for being upfront about your thoughts on your supplement regime.

2) Jaunty has a point in that you are still fairly young and, as long as you can still progress, even if at a slow rate, you've still yet to reach your peak.

3) I'd think it safe to assume the vast majority of the lifters at your level (your "direct opposition") is already supplementing (be that sporadically or regularly). In all likelihood you are the exception here.

4) I actually find the idea of supplementing less unappealing than the idea of competing in a wrapped division (true story). As a matter of fact, assuming you aren't one of those dickheads who are on vitamins and go ahead and actively advertise how they've always been natural, I don't find it objectionable at all.
 
this isnt the best first post for me to make in your thread, but since you've asked for comments, positive & negative . . .

I'm not sure what part competition, and your success in it plays in your work/income, but if supplementing could realistically greatly improve my way of life, I'd have to give it serious consideration.

+1 for being up front and honest about it, as I know many are not.
 
I was not expecting that! Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Will it change how often you compete and where you compete? (not drug tested meets)
 
I agree with meow and Jaunty, you are probably being a tiny bit premature. I think you've probably got a 1500 natty total in you with some solid, injury free training and a great meet.

However your first cycle should just be testosterone. See how you respond then you can look at more complex esters if you decide to go down that route. Hell once you hit 30 it's probably worth getting your test levels checked and looking at TRT anyway - I know I will. Depending on the results you could self-medicate from there.
 
Over the last couple of months I've been following your log and I have so much respect for you (I know you're waiting for the but, BUT there isn't one). The fact that your so open about going on the Enhanced Vitamins and are going to keep us updated make me respect you even more. I don't know if I agree/disagree this is the right time for you but I'm sure you'll do the research and make a good decision.

Looking forward to following your progress whichever way you go.
 
I thought there'd been an inordinate amount of activity in this log over the past few days.

It's a big decision, and not one to be taken lightly. I'm glad you're being upfront about it; in my mind, that is what separates Vitamin usage as another tool of the trade from Vitamin usage as a means of gaining an unfair advantage.

I look forward to seeing more progress, best of luck Mr Kurosawa.
 
Obscure Terror said:
Hell once you hit 30 it's probably worth getting your test levels checked and looking at TRT anyway - I know I will. Depending on the results you could self-medicate from there.
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Tread lightly with specifics OT. Keo is being extremely upfront and honest about his decisions regarding his training no need to go into too much detail in a public log. I would keep all specific remarks regarding supplementation via PM.

Also, if you're a serious lifter in any capacity let alone a national level competitor it's pertinent to get your test levels checked well before 30. I request it at every yearly physical and have since I was 23. Doctors most likely aren't going to administer TRT to a 23yo even if the levels are low but you still need to know your body and it's hormonal output and adjust your training accordingly if need be.

Good luck Keo, I have no doubt you'll do the proper amount of research before taking any dramatic steps. I know you have much more knowledgeable sources of information at your disposal but if you have any specific questions for me don't hesitate to ask.
 
First of all, as everyone has mentioned, props to being open and honest about this subject! I'm definitely looking forward to your progress regardless of which route you choose. Good luck, Keo!
 
Please continue to distance yourself from this federation.

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I personally think you've got some time to continue to improve. However you and I know that if you want to succeed in this world, you have to take risks and you have to grab your opportunities when they present themselves...

Those decisions come with some amazing benefits. They can also come with terrible concequences. I know you'll be smart about your future, Kyle. I have not doubt you'll do what's right for you. I am gonna cheer for you regardless of how you proceed; cause you're that kinda guy!

Best of luck and we'll be following your progress!
 
KnuckleSangwich said:
Please continue to distance yourself from this federation.

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Interesting KS. We were discussing things like this on the pit. I hoe you don't mind that I posted it there... Sorry dude, shoulda asked first I guess...
 
Obscure Terror said:
I agree with meow and Jaunty, you are probably being a tiny bit premature.
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I didn't actually say, unconditionally, that to do it would be premature. My view is that if it would just hurry Keo along to somewhere he would get anyway, I would raise a question about why he couldn't just wait. If it would get him to a level he couldn't otherwise get to, then the only issue for me would be the balance of risk and reward.
 
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