Geoff’s Journal - Glm + LotS + LD

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#164

I actually fell asleep this morning without taking my usual half sleeping pill. 9.5hrs and yet I’ve felt tired since I woke up.

This tiredness has been a consistent feature of this washout. I remember starting LotS and posting about the renewed energy I was feeling during the 1st cycle. And while I still get up hours earlier than before this stack, the general tiredness is profound.

I don’t feel overly hungry nor am I really restricting calories. I’ve slowed up on working out the past 2/3 days as well. This has to be a LotS thing right? I understand the energy demanding warning on LotS and Wanted but I figured it’d manifest as increased hunger, not profound tiredness that stays even after sleep.

I haven’t noticed any big physical changes that would explain anything but I just find this unexpected. Maybe those few loops of DRLD unlocked something in Lots’s ability within my body. Maybe I have an energy block? Would LotS address that, if it was in the way of optimization/shifting? I am starting to wonder if I should run DRLD in my 3rd cycle for that reason and because this stack has had LD in both cycles above anyway, I can’t really call this a two title stack can I.

#165

@RVconsultant

Can you add “+ LD” to my journal title after LotS.

Ex. Geoff’s Journal - Glm + LotS + LD

For transparency, authenticity and accuracies sake.

Thank you

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#166

Fell asleep without sleep aids the past two days. I’m still feeling physically low on energy. My mind is good, stable. As well as my emotions. So this is purely a physical effect.

I started taking DIM and a NAD supplement yesterday before work. I haven’t noticed anything energy wise but it’s day 1. The goal is to optimize hormones and support my physical changes with exercise.

I think on Monday, I am going to do a 3rd cycle and just run DRLD with it. I’m not sure how to schedule it though.

I usually listen to Glm/LotS together but wouldn’t it be unusual to run DRLD by itself? Last cycle it was too much when I did glm/drld and lots/drld. But I did listen to 7 and 5 mins that week.

Otherwise its been good.

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#167

Run GOM/LOTS one day, DRLD as a solo the next day, alternate that cycle

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#168

For energy try royal jelly, I have a very good experience with it.

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#169

You don’t think running drld solo is a problem? I mean it seems like something you’d want to run with another.

I guess I’ll try it this way the first week and see how it goes :slight_smile:

Not sure why my minds fixated on such a seemingly innocuous thing.

#170

I feel like it’s shifting related and hopefully temporary. This reminds me of when I quit caffeine years ago and took those glandulars and crashed for 2 weeks. I remember telling you about it in pm.

It’s weird, this whole week I’ve just been running on 50% energy. I still exercise but it’s like 60% effort/intensity but I gotta do something.

If this persists, I’ll order some.

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#171

Monday, 1:15 am

Cycle 3

Glm/LotS - 5 mins each.

My 10 day washout wasn’t like the previous ones. Much less bloom if at all, struggles with motivation, exercise and tiredness which I’ve written about already.

Pros were,

Diet control
Disinterest in spending money
Zero gratification urges (binge eating, pmo, lazy activities)

…

I was reading more about low carb and the weakness and fatigue experienced by people. I went from zero carb feeling like shit, to low carb and I’m still pretty low energy. I’m at 140lbs give or take currently and consume about 10g of carbs a day avg plus 1 small

The raw veggies from my garden I mix with my tuna or chicken and I don’t know the exact carb amount but I’d say between 5g and 10g. Then during weekdays I eat 1 small banana which is about 20g carbs avg.

I’m going to have to add some dates or figs I guess as this lethargy issue isn’t benefitting me. I’m not dropping more lbs because of it and working out is an uphill battle, even if I do start, it’s pathetic.

The constipation on low/no carb is ridiculous. Like nothing moves, gotta find a better way.

It’s been a few weeks and the tiredness hasn’t changed, does it ever go away…

…

Some days I feel absolutely numb towards the world, as if I want nothing from her. The ambition to engage, the interest to climb the hierarchy just isn’t there. Outside of surviving, I find myself just not interested. I don’t see this a terrible thing but part of me wonders if it’s apathy or just a growing wisdom of ROI, detachment and elevated consciousness.

Glm has kind of filled me with(or brought out of me) this sense of questioning/critical thinking but through a masculine frame…if that makes sense. Like a “would a man do that” or “is this things worthy of a man’s time, energy or attention” and “this is a waste of a man’s value”

I am becoming more discerning with Glm. It filters out things that an insecure, validation seeking, weak male would do. Things I used to do, don’t even happen now. Like putting up with a girls crap just for attention. Or working overtime because no one else will or compromising myself or my time to benefit another out of guilt or inability to reject shitty situations.

The sense of self control is great. I definitely “think before I act” much more. I used to react so fast in the past, bending to whoevers will or wish. Now I hardly even pay attention to others. The growth for me personally on Glm has been amazing. I believe I’ve achieved every objective on the sales page and it just keeps solidifying within me.

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#172

Try and make sure you’re having some carbs before bed. You can have INCREDIBLE low carb effects eating 20-40g daily. PLUS, low carb, although great, is hard on your sleep, but amazing for daytime focus, so the best way to go about it is eat a little more carbs at your last meal just so you have some carbs to help you sleep well.

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#173

Yes, during the week I have 1 banana and hour before bed. And my sleep is actually good, I haven’t taken a sleeping pill/aid in 5 days now, and I’m getting between 7 and 9 hours depending.

I usually just fast to drop weight but this time I want preserve muscle and I can’t dry fast during the week while working, last time I did that I crashed equipment at my job and cost the company $1600.

I’ll be adding in some figs/dates at work to help. It’s funny, I ate a single cucumber from my garden 3 hrs ago for lunch and I started feeling better. I guess I am too low on carbs. I just want to maximize fat loss, but if it’s this low where I can’t even exercise…then what’s the point right!

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#174

It’s been about 3 hours since my loops and I’ve felt that renewed interest coming back. My body still seems tired but my mind is ready for action.

I’ve also been having these memories floating in my mind. Of people I don’t like, times when I’ve lied or failed to do the right thing and also irrational what if’s, fears of something going wrong as I’m working.

Just things to note.

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#175

Workout done. Man there were times I had my eyes closed while exercising, tired…but God Bless GLM for the discipline. I made it regardless of energy and mood.

Nothing like the feeling of total satisfaction with oneself as I fall asleep :sleeping: :grinning:

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#176

This low carb thing is affecting everything. I keep wanting to comment on posts but I don’t don’t because I’m hangry even though I just ate.

I feel less tolerant and accepting of ppl and things happening. My mind feels kind of foggy too. I’m stuck at 140lbs and I exercise enough that I’m sore somewhere almost everyday.

Impatience with results, this feeling of running behind, having a late start is annoying. I look at myself in mirror and I’m getting annoyed because it appears I don’t like my face anymore lol, not sure what’s up but I’m truly dissatisfied with how I look compared to last month even though I weighed more. Maybe me shaving is the issue, but I’ve been clean shaven much longer in my life.

It’s hard to journal these days since everything I’m struggling with seems to be a result of my diet. I increased carbs yesterday and felt more energetic at work. Tonight is less energy though I’m upping carbs.

The impatient attitude is probably recon over low carb state. I catch myself randomly doubting LotS and I stop myself. Not a good thing to do, not sure why those thoughts are coming up.

I’m becoming overly focused on physical results/fitness. I know I need more internal power and drive but I also just want to wear properly fitting clothes and feel good about myself. Am I not listening enough. Subs once a week not enough. Conflicted tonight. I just came off a washout so I don’t understand the impatient attitude.

Irritated about being in the uncomfortable position of life I’m in, at the age I’m at. It’s gnawing at me…the lack of acceptance. I feel a lot of pressure…

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#177

taking MCT oil?

Saint has also said, unrelated to any low carb diets, that MCT would be good for recon…

Add in that you’re on low carb and it could be a good plus!

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#178

I’ll look into buying it this weekend. This diet is overshadowing everything it feels like. Losing clarity but pushing through.

Thank you for the recommendation

#179

I was doing a carnivore diet for 3 weeks. Also tried the Keto diet two times. It was a really interesting experience but it was not just my style. So now I prefer good sources of carbohydrates and in moderate amounts.

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#180

I’m basically eating raw vegetables with chicken/tuna. Canned fish, pumpkin seeds/sunflower kernals as well as this new “ratio keto yogurt” I’m trying and 1 banana a day on weekdays. That sums up my variety.

The side effects of low carb are annoying as heck. I am big on raw foods, fresh juice and fruit but I’ve never lost body fat on that lifestyle. So I’m trying this for awhile. I just wish I’d adjust to it or not have such a reduced performance, it’s a struggle.

20lbs more and I can lighten up but it sucks when you feel like you’re fasting yet eating.

Maybe I’ll try running once my feet adapt to barefoot shoes. :slight_smile:

#181

I think the better way would be some variation of paleo. There are many with various amounts of carbs.
On Carnivore, I have had disrupted sleep, due to a lack of fiber I was making poop only once in six days and sometimes it was somehow painful.
On Keto, I did not see any benefits at all except losing weight which I am naturally quite slim so hard to say if this was a benefit.
But this is just my experience and I saw on youtube a few people thriving on Keto.

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#182

Yeah it’s not sustainable. The constipation is a hardship for sure. I just want to slim down without losing muscle. Glad you found a good style for you. My original diet is good, just doesn’t facility slimming down.

Maybe if I switch to o.g. wanted in awhile, that’d help if I went back to carbs. LotS I’m not sure about in regards to slimming but then again since I started 2 cycles ago, about 60 days I’ve lost 14lbs so maybe I’m being dumb about it.

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#183

It’s humid and muggy out, rained hard today. It makes for an uncomfortable night at work. Up after 5 hr sleep due to storm’s. I ate 2 bananas today extra, energy is better.

There is this feeling of being stuck that’s bothering me. It’s weighing on me and affecting my mood. I feel like there’s this big urge to break free but I lack clarity. Break free from what exactly. Is it specific or general. Dissatisfaction with job, where I live is even becoming something I resent though I am grateful, it could be much, much worse. I don’t know where all this Dissatisfaction is coming from. I used to feel gratitude and contentment for where im at and now I’m just irritated by everything around me.

It feels existential or mid life, or just maybe I’m not in a good position as I should be…but according to who/what.

Worked out avg the last 2 days, consistency is back but lacking intensity which I’m sure is diet/energy related.

Everytime I try to analyze my life and opportunities/paths ect, I feel like I get stuck on pause and my mind goes blank. So I’m stuck feeling stuck and struggle to think about it. I’m on a 2 week break from neurofeedback also due to both of us on vacation each week. Not sure what’s up but stuff is feeling mixed up and I’m kind of lost at the moment. Maybe I don’t need to have plans, just live day to day. I just keep going on this time line.

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