Any heavy lifters out there??

[Jackol Jones Lenno]

Yeah, GLP-1s can zap your energy, especially lifting heavy. Sounds like low blood sugar .Try quick carbs (banana, rice cakes) 30 to 45 min pre workout and add electrolytes. These meds kill appetite, but you still need fuel. If you’re still lightheaded, adjust meal timing and intensity until you dial it in. Keep pushing, but listen to your body!

 

[Nikon1149]

I lift 4 days a week, usually pretty heavy (5-7 RM). I've only been on Tirz two weeks but my lifts have really noticeably dropped.

5kg reps on bench
5kg reps on squat
10kg (22lbs) on Deadlifts!!!!

For only two weeks that seems like a lot

My cals are about 1700 a day
200 protein
160 carbs
30 fats

I'm a bit concerned my deficit is too aggressive (about 1000-1100cals), but i'm also hoping it's just an initial drop due to depleted muscle glycogen, and my bodies adaptation to this new nutritional paradigm.

Going forward i'm going to be way more vigilant with having pretty much all my carbs pre and post workout on workout days, if I keep dropping strength like this I'm going to have to assume I am losing dry muscle tissue at an alarming rate and dial back my deficit.

Since I found these amazing chinese vendors and their prices I am going to incorporate hgh into my protocol to hopefully help offset muscle catabolism.

 

[raw_oyster_eater]

when bodybuilders cut i think they do more reps at a lighter weight.

 

[Nikon1149]

when bodybuilders cut i think they do more reps at a lighter weight.

Not anymore, that approach was popular some time ago.

More optimal approach is keeping weights heavy but limiting volume because fatigue is higher.