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After 15 + years of moderate to heavy ped usage it happened; a minor heart attack at the age of 35. Pre contest during my last prep I was suffering shortness of breath and chest pains. I went in for an ekg which was abnormal. After further testing they concluded that I’d suffered a minor myocardial infarction aka heart attack.
The good news; I’ve turned things around. Instead of 5 days/week of weights with little to no cardio, I now do 3 days/week weights and 3 days/week CrossFit. I’ve been running 5-10 miles/week. I cut out the processed garbage foods for healthier foods. I’ve nearly dropped all ped’s (hrt, test cyp at 140mg/week), will come off completely if I can. Body weight has dropped from the 250’s to 215-218. I would t mind if I get closer to 200 at 6’
I’m not saying I’m done with B.B. altogether as I love competing (been competing since 02’). For now, and the next few years I’ll rest/recover focusing on heart healthy activities and my (very) young family.
My intention of posting this isn’t to be a Debbie downer on blasting gear. It’s merely to point out that what we do is very risky, especially at the advanced level. You can only blast for so long before something in the engine goes. If it hasn’t yet, it will.
Be safe brothers
The good news; I’ve turned things around. Instead of 5 days/week of weights with little to no cardio, I now do 3 days/week weights and 3 days/week CrossFit. I’ve been running 5-10 miles/week. I cut out the processed garbage foods for healthier foods. I’ve nearly dropped all ped’s (hrt, test cyp at 140mg/week), will come off completely if I can. Body weight has dropped from the 250’s to 215-218. I would t mind if I get closer to 200 at 6’
I’m not saying I’m done with B.B. altogether as I love competing (been competing since 02’). For now, and the next few years I’ll rest/recover focusing on heart healthy activities and my (very) young family.
My intention of posting this isn’t to be a Debbie downer on blasting gear. It’s merely to point out that what we do is very risky, especially at the advanced level. You can only blast for so long before something in the engine goes. If it hasn’t yet, it will.
Be safe brothers