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TESTMAX: My Full Gatekept Testosterone Boosting Protocol
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What is up Gs, i know I'm new to .gg, but I wanted to share my lifestyle protocol to maximize my health, testosterone, and most importantly my physique.

It's not overly complicated but has helped me a lot.

Using this approach my physique (attached at the end) has been the best it's ever been, I'm lifetime natty but might start cycle soon.

Anyways here is my protocol, I kept it pretty concise but I can clarify any questions you may have.

Sleep:

Before
  • Shut off phone at 9pm (or 1hr before you go to bed). Wind down properly, should be sleeping at a reasonable time
  • Take a warm shower to lower internal body temperature via homeostasis and
  • Cholesterol (4-5 eggs) 30 min before bed. This helps your body with hormone production when you sleep.
  • Supplement Magnesium Glycinate (200-250mg). Helps with sleep, recovery
  • Blue light glasses, and avoid all bright light if possible. Blue light glasses need to be high quality to work, but avoiding bright light is necessary.
  • Raw honey (honeycomb if possible). The flavonoids in honey support testosterone production during rest.
  • Nose strip to open airways - to be honest might be somewhat cope but I always feel better wearing it
  • Have a glass of whole milk (tryptophans promote sleep quality) but not essential
  • Stretch lightly before bed.
  • Aim to be in bed asleep by 1030 (or 90min after you turn off screens)
During
  • 60-70 degrees room temperature
  • Use a firm mattress to help your lymphatic system recover better.
  • Use cotton sheets (not polyester it's made from melted woven plastics and destroys hormone balance)
  • Sleep naked (trust the process)
After (upon waking up)
  • Get natural sunlight in your eyes (10-15 min) to reset circadian rhythm. Sun exposure to your skin is great too
  • Grounding (walk barefoot on grass) to reduce stress, inflammation, lowering cortisol, and supporting circadian rhythm.
  • Drink electrolytes and water to replenish loss during sleep (potassium, magnesium, sodium - LMNT mix is great)
  • Avoid your phone (at least 30min post-wakeup) - phone is gamma state, and brain is beta state when you wake up. Can’t cross it until you are fully awake.
  • Go on a walk to balance healthy cortisol levels. Do not to fasted cardio like running it will cortisol spike, but a walk is a nice easy way to get your day started and have sunlight as well as fresh air.
  • Read a book (optional but it's good practice)
  • Good breakfast with proteins and fats, carbs can come later in the day.
Nutrition:
  • Get your protein sources from most if not all natural sources. Cheeses, red meat, milk, yogurt, nuts, etc.
  • Chicken is good for protein but has low bioavailable nutrient content compared to red meat.
  • Avoid protein powders, as they are commonly bleached and ultra processed with soy, seed oils, etc, which will lower testosterone and also destroy ur gut microbiome
  • Use sea salt, not table salt, as table salt also contains bleach and harsh chemicals
  • Have a tablespoon or so of butter with your coffee to promote a smooth and stable release of caffeine which eliminates any spikes or crashes.
  • Eat plenty of healthy fats - eggs, butter, fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, avocados
  • Eat foods high in zinc - oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, pumpkin seeds
  • Constantly fasting or extreme dieting can disrupt hormones. Avoid fasting.
  • Drink 2-3 L water minimum a day.
Health:
  • Brush your teeth with baking soda and coconut oil, the fluoride in toothpaste is absorbed through your gums and inhibits T3 and T4 production.
  • Use natural deodorants, avoid anything with harsh chemicals or food dyes.
  • Don’t drink alcohol, don’t do drugs. Both have inverse effects with testosterone. It’s toxic to your body. I know some people talk about lowered inhib benefits but if you're solely trying to increase testosterone quality cigars occasionally is only substance that will help.
  • Don’t drink from plastic one-time-use water bottles. The amount of dissolved microplastics will literally stay in your testicles forever.
Fitness:
  • Lift heavy: workouts with 5x5 structure, progressive overload
  • FBEOD: full body every other day approach is optimal
  • Do a fasted sprint workout once a week to increase growth hormone, and eat raw honey afterwards to spike igf-1 through the roof.
  • Don’t over-work your cardio, make your sessions meaningful and beneficial because too much extensive volume over time will add strain and kill your testosterone.
  • Just keep moving around in general. Don’t be lazy. Walk, bike, get your heart rate up.

I hope this helps you guys. I don't take any supplements other than creatine and methylphenidate for focus, so I didn't include a supplement section as this approach is centered around whole, clean foods more than supplement fixes.


Here's my physique after roughly four years of lifting - I've made a lot of recent gains with this protocol, gotten stronger, leaner etc.
Body scan put me at 8% bodyfat 170lb.

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If anyone has questions feel free to ask I can explain anything on here in more detail if desired. We all gonna make it brahs​
 
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What is up Gs, i know I'm new to .gg, but I wanted to share my lifestyle protocol to maximize my health, testosterone, and most importantly my physique.

It's not overly complicated but has helped me a lot.

Using this approach my physique (attached at the end) has been the best it's ever been, I'm lifetime natty but might start cycle soon.

Anyways here is my protocol, I kept it pretty concise but I can clarify any questions you may have.


Sleep:

Before
  • Shut off phone at 9pm (or 1hr before you go to bed). Wind down properly, should be sleeping at a reasonable time
  • Take a warm shower to lower internal body temperature via homeostasis and
  • Cholesterol (4-5 eggs) 30 min before bed. This helps your body with hormone production when you sleep.
  • Supplement Magnesium Glycinate (200-250mg). Helps with sleep, recovery
  • Blue light glasses, and avoid all bright light if possible. Blue light glasses need to be high quality to work, but avoiding bright light is necessary.
  • Raw honey (honeycomb if possible). The flavonoids in honey support testosterone production during rest.
  • Nose strip to open airways - to be honest might be somewhat cope but I always feel better wearing it
  • Have a glass of whole milk (tryptophans promote sleep quality) but not essential
  • Stretch lightly before bed.
  • Aim to be in bed asleep by 1030 (or 90min after you turn off screens)
During
  • 60-70 degrees room temperature
  • Use a firm mattress to help your lymphatic system recover better.
  • Use cotton sheets (not polyester it's made from melted woven plastics and destroys hormone balance)
  • Sleep naked (trust the process)
After (upon waking up)
  • Get natural sunlight in your eyes (10-15 min) to reset circadian rhythm. Sun exposure to your skin is great too
  • Grounding (walk barefoot on grass) to reduce stress, inflammation, lowering cortisol, and supporting circadian rhythm.
  • Drink electrolytes and water to replenish loss during sleep (potassium, magnesium, sodium - LMNT mix is great)
  • Avoid your phone (at least 30min post-wakeup) - phone is gamma state, and brain is beta state when you wake up. Can’t cross it until you are fully awake.
  • Go on a walk to balance healthy cortisol levels. Do not to fasted cardio like running it will cortisol spike, but a walk is a nice easy way to get your day started and have sunlight as well as fresh air.
  • Read a book (optional but it's good practice)
  • Good breakfast with proteins and fats, carbs can come later in the day.
Nutrition:
  • Get your protein sources from most if not all natural sources. Cheeses, red meat, milk, yogurt, nuts, etc.
  • Chicken is good for protein but has low bioavailable nutrient content compared to red meat.
  • Avoid protein powders, as they are commonly bleached and ultra processed with soy, seed oils, etc, which will lower testosterone and also destroy ur gut microbiome
  • Use sea salt, not table salt, as table salt also contains bleach and harsh chemicals
  • Have a tablespoon or so of butter with your coffee to promote a smooth and stable release of caffeine which eliminates any spikes or crashes.
  • Eat plenty of healthy fats - eggs, butter, fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, avocados
  • Eat foods high in zinc - oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, pumpkin seeds
  • Constantly fasting or extreme dieting can disrupt hormones. Avoid fasting.
  • Drink 2-3 L water minimum a day.
Health:
  • Brush your teeth with baking soda and coconut oil, the fluoride in toothpaste is absorbed through your gums and inhibits T3 and T4 production.
  • Use natural deodorants, avoid anything with harsh chemicals or food dyes.
  • Don’t drink alcohol, don’t do drugs. Both have inverse effects with testosterone. It’s toxic to your body. I know some people talk about lowered inhib benefits but if you're solely trying to increase testosterone quality cigars occasionally is only substance that will help.
  • Don’t drink from plastic one-time-use water bottles. The amount of dissolved microplastics will literally stay in your testicles forever.
Fitness:
  • Lift heavy: workouts with 5x5 structure, progressive overload
  • FBEOD: full body every other day approach is optimal
  • Do a fasted sprint workout once a week to increase growth hormone, and eat raw honey afterwards to spike igf-1 through the roof.
  • Don’t over-work your cardio, make your sessions meaningful and beneficial because too much extensive volume over time will add strain and kill your testosterone.
  • Just keep moving around in general. Don’t be lazy. Walk, bike, get your heart rate up.
I hope this helps you guys. I don't take any supplements other than creatine and methylphenidate for focus, so I didn't include a supplement section as this approach is centered around whole, clean foods more than supplement fixes.


Here's my physique after roughly four years of lifting - I've made a lot of recent gains with this protocol, gotten stronger, leaner etc.
Body scan put me at 8% bodyfat 170lb.

View attachment 9866

If anyone has questions feel free to ask I can explain anything on here in more detail if desired. We all gonna make it brahs​
also based profile photo NJF mogs
 

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What is up Gs, i know I'm new to .gg, but I wanted to share my lifestyle protocol to maximize my health, testosterone, and most importantly my physique.

It's not overly complicated but has helped me a lot.

Using this approach my physique (attached at the end) has been the best it's ever been, I'm lifetime natty but might start cycle soon.

Anyways here is my protocol, I kept it pretty concise but I can clarify any questions you may have.


Sleep:

Before
  • Shut off phone at 9pm (or 1hr before you go to bed). Wind down properly, should be sleeping at a reasonable time
  • Take a warm shower to lower internal body temperature via homeostasis and
  • Cholesterol (4-5 eggs) 30 min before bed. This helps your body with hormone production when you sleep.
  • Supplement Magnesium Glycinate (200-250mg). Helps with sleep, recovery
  • Blue light glasses, and avoid all bright light if possible. Blue light glasses need to be high quality to work, but avoiding bright light is necessary.
  • Raw honey (honeycomb if possible). The flavonoids in honey support testosterone production during rest.
  • Nose strip to open airways - to be honest might be somewhat cope but I always feel better wearing it
  • Have a glass of whole milk (tryptophans promote sleep quality) but not essential
  • Stretch lightly before bed.
  • Aim to be in bed asleep by 1030 (or 90min after you turn off screens)
During
  • 60-70 degrees room temperature
  • Use a firm mattress to help your lymphatic system recover better.
  • Use cotton sheets (not polyester it's made from melted woven plastics and destroys hormone balance)
  • Sleep naked (trust the process)
After (upon waking up)
  • Get natural sunlight in your eyes (10-15 min) to reset circadian rhythm. Sun exposure to your skin is great too
  • Grounding (walk barefoot on grass) to reduce stress, inflammation, lowering cortisol, and supporting circadian rhythm.
  • Drink electrolytes and water to replenish loss during sleep (potassium, magnesium, sodium - LMNT mix is great)
  • Avoid your phone (at least 30min post-wakeup) - phone is gamma state, and brain is beta state when you wake up. Can’t cross it until you are fully awake.
  • Go on a walk to balance healthy cortisol levels. Do not to fasted cardio like running it will cortisol spike, but a walk is a nice easy way to get your day started and have sunlight as well as fresh air.
  • Read a book (optional but it's good practice)
  • Good breakfast with proteins and fats, carbs can come later in the day.
Nutrition:
  • Get your protein sources from most if not all natural sources. Cheeses, red meat, milk, yogurt, nuts, etc.
  • Chicken is good for protein but has low bioavailable nutrient content compared to red meat.
  • Avoid protein powders, as they are commonly bleached and ultra processed with soy, seed oils, etc, which will lower testosterone and also destroy ur gut microbiome
  • Use sea salt, not table salt, as table salt also contains bleach and harsh chemicals
  • Have a tablespoon or so of butter with your coffee to promote a smooth and stable release of caffeine which eliminates any spikes or crashes.
  • Eat plenty of healthy fats - eggs, butter, fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, avocados
  • Eat foods high in zinc - oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, pumpkin seeds
  • Constantly fasting or extreme dieting can disrupt hormones. Avoid fasting.
  • Drink 2-3 L water minimum a day.
Health:
  • Brush your teeth with baking soda and coconut oil, the fluoride in toothpaste is absorbed through your gums and inhibits T3 and T4 production.
  • Use natural deodorants, avoid anything with harsh chemicals or food dyes.
  • Don’t drink alcohol, don’t do drugs. Both have inverse effects with testosterone. It’s toxic to your body. I know some people talk about lowered inhib benefits but if you're solely trying to increase testosterone quality cigars occasionally is only substance that will help.
  • Don’t drink from plastic one-time-use water bottles. The amount of dissolved microplastics will literally stay in your testicles forever.
Fitness:
  • Lift heavy: workouts with 5x5 structure, progressive overload
  • FBEOD: full body every other day approach is optimal
  • Do a fasted sprint workout once a week to increase growth hormone, and eat raw honey afterwards to spike igf-1 through the roof.
  • Don’t over-work your cardio, make your sessions meaningful and beneficial because too much extensive volume over time will add strain and kill your testosterone.
  • Just keep moving around in general. Don’t be lazy. Walk, bike, get your heart rate up.
I hope this helps you guys. I don't take any supplements other than creatine and methylphenidate for focus, so I didn't include a supplement section as this approach is centered around whole, clean foods more than supplement fixes.


Here's my physique after roughly four years of lifting - I've made a lot of recent gains with this protocol, gotten stronger, leaner etc.
Body scan put me at 8% bodyfat 170lb.

View attachment 9866

If anyone has questions feel free to ask I can explain anything on here in more detail if desired. We all gonna make it brahs​
nice physique brother good post
 

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What is up Gs, i know I'm new to .gg, but I wanted to share my lifestyle protocol to maximize my health, testosterone, and most importantly my physique.

It's not overly complicated but has helped me a lot.

Using this approach my physique (attached at the end) has been the best it's ever been, I'm lifetime natty but might start cycle soon.

Anyways here is my protocol, I kept it pretty concise but I can clarify any questions you may have.


Sleep:

Before
  • Shut off phone at 9pm (or 1hr before you go to bed). Wind down properly, should be sleeping at a reasonable time
  • Take a warm shower to lower internal body temperature via homeostasis and
  • Cholesterol (4-5 eggs) 30 min before bed. This helps your body with hormone production when you sleep.
  • Supplement Magnesium Glycinate (200-250mg). Helps with sleep, recovery
  • Blue light glasses, and avoid all bright light if possible. Blue light glasses need to be high quality to work, but avoiding bright light is necessary.
  • Raw honey (honeycomb if possible). The flavonoids in honey support testosterone production during rest.
  • Nose strip to open airways - to be honest might be somewhat cope but I always feel better wearing it
  • Have a glass of whole milk (tryptophans promote sleep quality) but not essential
  • Stretch lightly before bed.
  • Aim to be in bed asleep by 1030 (or 90min after you turn off screens)
During
  • 60-70 degrees room temperature
  • Use a firm mattress to help your lymphatic system recover better.
  • Use cotton sheets (not polyester it's made from melted woven plastics and destroys hormone balance)
  • Sleep naked (trust the process)
After (upon waking up)
  • Get natural sunlight in your eyes (10-15 min) to reset circadian rhythm. Sun exposure to your skin is great too
  • Grounding (walk barefoot on grass) to reduce stress, inflammation, lowering cortisol, and supporting circadian rhythm.
  • Drink electrolytes and water to replenish loss during sleep (potassium, magnesium, sodium - LMNT mix is great)
  • Avoid your phone (at least 30min post-wakeup) - phone is gamma state, and brain is beta state when you wake up. Can’t cross it until you are fully awake.
  • Go on a walk to balance healthy cortisol levels. Do not to fasted cardio like running it will cortisol spike, but a walk is a nice easy way to get your day started and have sunlight as well as fresh air.
  • Read a book (optional but it's good practice)
  • Good breakfast with proteins and fats, carbs can come later in the day.
Nutrition:
  • Get your protein sources from most if not all natural sources. Cheeses, red meat, milk, yogurt, nuts, etc.
  • Chicken is good for protein but has low bioavailable nutrient content compared to red meat.
  • Avoid protein powders, as they are commonly bleached and ultra processed with soy, seed oils, etc, which will lower testosterone and also destroy ur gut microbiome
  • Use sea salt, not table salt, as table salt also contains bleach and harsh chemicals
  • Have a tablespoon or so of butter with your coffee to promote a smooth and stable release of caffeine which eliminates any spikes or crashes.
  • Eat plenty of healthy fats - eggs, butter, fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, avocados
  • Eat foods high in zinc - oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, pumpkin seeds
  • Constantly fasting or extreme dieting can disrupt hormones. Avoid fasting.
  • Drink 2-3 L water minimum a day.
Health:
  • Brush your teeth with baking soda and coconut oil, the fluoride in toothpaste is absorbed through your gums and inhibits T3 and T4 production.
  • Use natural deodorants, avoid anything with harsh chemicals or food dyes.
  • Don’t drink alcohol, don’t do drugs. Both have inverse effects with testosterone. It’s toxic to your body. I know some people talk about lowered inhib benefits but if you're solely trying to increase testosterone quality cigars occasionally is only substance that will help.
  • Don’t drink from plastic one-time-use water bottles. The amount of dissolved microplastics will literally stay in your testicles forever.
Fitness:
  • Lift heavy: workouts with 5x5 structure, progressive overload
  • FBEOD: full body every other day approach is optimal
  • Do a fasted sprint workout once a week to increase growth hormone, and eat raw honey afterwards to spike igf-1 through the roof.
  • Don’t over-work your cardio, make your sessions meaningful and beneficial because too much extensive volume over time will add strain and kill your testosterone.
  • Just keep moving around in general. Don’t be lazy. Walk, bike, get your heart rate up.
I hope this helps you guys. I don't take any supplements other than creatine and methylphenidate for focus, so I didn't include a supplement section as this approach is centered around whole, clean foods more than supplement fixes.


Here's my physique after roughly four years of lifting - I've made a lot of recent gains with this protocol, gotten stronger, leaner etc.
Body scan put me at 8% bodyfat 170lb.

View attachment 9866

If anyone has questions feel free to ask I can explain anything on here in more detail if desired. We all gonna make it brahs​
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What is up Gs, i know I'm new to .gg, but I wanted to share my lifestyle protocol to maximize my health, testosterone, and most importantly my physique.

It's not overly complicated but has helped me a lot.

Using this approach my physique (attached at the end) has been the best it's ever been, I'm lifetime natty but might start cycle soon.

Anyways here is my protocol, I kept it pretty concise but I can clarify any questions you may have.


Sleep:

Before
  • Shut off phone at 9pm (or 1hr before you go to bed). Wind down properly, should be sleeping at a reasonable time
  • Take a warm shower to lower internal body temperature via homeostasis and
  • Cholesterol (4-5 eggs) 30 min before bed. This helps your body with hormone production when you sleep.
  • Supplement Magnesium Glycinate (200-250mg). Helps with sleep, recovery
  • Blue light glasses, and avoid all bright light if possible. Blue light glasses need to be high quality to work, but avoiding bright light is necessary.
  • Raw honey (honeycomb if possible). The flavonoids in honey support testosterone production during rest.
  • Nose strip to open airways - to be honest might be somewhat cope but I always feel better wearing it
  • Have a glass of whole milk (tryptophans promote sleep quality) but not essential
  • Stretch lightly before bed.
  • Aim to be in bed asleep by 1030 (or 90min after you turn off screens)
During
  • 60-70 degrees room temperature
  • Use a firm mattress to help your lymphatic system recover better.
  • Use cotton sheets (not polyester it's made from melted woven plastics and destroys hormone balance)
  • Sleep naked (trust the process)
After (upon waking up)
  • Get natural sunlight in your eyes (10-15 min) to reset circadian rhythm. Sun exposure to your skin is great too
  • Grounding (walk barefoot on grass) to reduce stress, inflammation, lowering cortisol, and supporting circadian rhythm.
  • Drink electrolytes and water to replenish loss during sleep (potassium, magnesium, sodium - LMNT mix is great)
  • Avoid your phone (at least 30min post-wakeup) - phone is gamma state, and brain is beta state when you wake up. Can’t cross it until you are fully awake.
  • Go on a walk to balance healthy cortisol levels. Do not to fasted cardio like running it will cortisol spike, but a walk is a nice easy way to get your day started and have sunlight as well as fresh air.
  • Read a book (optional but it's good practice)
  • Good breakfast with proteins and fats, carbs can come later in the day.
Nutrition:
  • Get your protein sources from most if not all natural sources. Cheeses, red meat, milk, yogurt, nuts, etc.
  • Chicken is good for protein but has low bioavailable nutrient content compared to red meat.
  • Avoid protein powders, as they are commonly bleached and ultra processed with soy, seed oils, etc, which will lower testosterone and also destroy ur gut microbiome
  • Use sea salt, not table salt, as table salt also contains bleach and harsh chemicals
  • Have a tablespoon or so of butter with your coffee to promote a smooth and stable release of caffeine which eliminates any spikes or crashes.
  • Eat plenty of healthy fats - eggs, butter, fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, avocados
  • Eat foods high in zinc - oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, pumpkin seeds
  • Constantly fasting or extreme dieting can disrupt hormones. Avoid fasting.
  • Drink 2-3 L water minimum a day.
Health:
  • Brush your teeth with baking soda and coconut oil, the fluoride in toothpaste is absorbed through your gums and inhibits T3 and T4 production.
  • Use natural deodorants, avoid anything with harsh chemicals or food dyes.
  • Don’t drink alcohol, don’t do drugs. Both have inverse effects with testosterone. It’s toxic to your body. I know some people talk about lowered inhib benefits but if you're solely trying to increase testosterone quality cigars occasionally is only substance that will help.
  • Don’t drink from plastic one-time-use water bottles. The amount of dissolved microplastics will literally stay in your testicles forever.
Fitness:
  • Lift heavy: workouts with 5x5 structure, progressive overload
  • FBEOD: full body every other day approach is optimal
  • Do a fasted sprint workout once a week to increase growth hormone, and eat raw honey afterwards to spike igf-1 through the roof.
  • Don’t over-work your cardio, make your sessions meaningful and beneficial because too much extensive volume over time will add strain and kill your testosterone.
  • Just keep moving around in general. Don’t be lazy. Walk, bike, get your heart rate up.
I hope this helps you guys. I don't take any supplements other than creatine and methylphenidate for focus, so I didn't include a supplement section as this approach is centered around whole, clean foods more than supplement fixes.


Here's my physique after roughly four years of lifting - I've made a lot of recent gains with this protocol, gotten stronger, leaner etc.
Body scan put me at 8% bodyfat 170lb.

View attachment 9866

If anyone has questions feel free to ask I can explain anything on here in more detail if desired. We all gonna make it brahs​
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