Kenneth - Final 2 Weeks of Prep - 26:14 Hey PJ!!! First off, thanks for taking the time to answer so many questions from your fans and legion members both here and during cardio q&a. I appreciate the honesty and openness. My questions concern the last couple weeks leading up to a show or photo shoot, in this case the #beatpj final photos. You mentioned in a previous podcast that diet the week before the final prep week is the most grueling for you, up to the Wed before the show.  -What does that final 10 days before carbing up look like as far as macros go?  -And concerning training, how much cardio and lifting do you do the final week?  Thanks in advance!!

Jacob - Hey PJ, I really appreciate the time you took to answer my email and questions for this bike trip.  It is a pedal assisted bike so I will be pedaling the whole time and if I need extra assistance I can activate the battery.  My buddy invented the bike (BeachFlyer) and advertises it as a 20mile one way bike to the beach and back.  He is trying to get the city of Los Angeles more active and eco friendly.  Once I reach Los Angeles I plan to switch the bike to a regular speed bike and pedal 4000 miles across the country to Washington DC.   I am kicking myself for not making it out to the Arnold this weekend.  Things got crazy busy around here and I am leaving Wednesday to prepare for the trip.  No excuses, and I missed a great opportunity to meet you and the #Legion.  The world records I plant to break are longest electric bike ride in 12 and 24 hours.  I plan to ride 260miles from San Simeon to Los Angeles, CA March 30th in 24 hours.

Eli -Hay pj my Lord it Eli williams aka legion thakingkong the expo was great had fun can't wait for next year showed me that if I wanna really do powerbuilding gotta work super hard  anyways  my question was as I've stated before I'm a type 1 diabetic that doesn't wanna fight with low t problems I did blood work and I have Testorone levels of 490 ng/dl  testorone free ser qn of 94 pg/ml Testorone%free of 1.9%  What path should I take cause I have a diet set workout schedule set just wanna make sure I can dominate bodybuilding and powerlifting but I feel my T-levels are really low and spending 4-6 hours in the gym and an hour of that being cardio and I don't feel progress is happening just wanna be the best I can be

???- I am almost done with the stack of Chosen1, Quad-Extreme, Growth.  Is there anything else I should take to follow up with? I am planning on submitting my beatpj results on 4/15.  Thank you!

Frank - pj what can I do to get rid of a flabby chest

Chris - I am 5' 10" 145 pounds, 27 years old. I am wondering which products i could use to aid in me putting on some size. I haven't been in the gym in a long time but i plan to get a membership in the near future. I know diet has a big part in it but what could you recommend from your products to help. Also, i cannot consume anything fish related including fish oils due to allergies. Thank you for your time.

David - Hey PJ, for about a 3-4 years now I've been using a chemical relaxer in my hair at the salon to help straighten my naturally thick hair. I really enjoy the way it looks. My barber recently told me that I had some thinning toward the ends of my hairline. I can barely notice it but he insisted that I use topical minoxidil. When he told me this I started to panic and every other day I get paranoid that my hair is falling out. I'm 27 and all sides of my family have kept their hair except for my uncle on my dad's side who has thinning hair who is in his 50s. I also ordered 1 mg finasteride, a 3 month supply, but haven't used anything yet. I've heard of topical finasteride as well but am not sure if that would work. I don't take any steroids or prohormones. I have taken brutal force, chosen 1, abnormal stack last year. What is your best recommendation that you think would help my problem? Thanks!

Ryan - Recently i was put on TRT due to my levels being very low. However i am very very young. I have always noticed that i have been really tired, lethargic, and got depressed easily, so i decided it was time to get blood work done. My levels came back very low which was a suprise because i have always been able to lift a lot of weight and others always claimed that i took gear even though i have not. The gains have been pretty nice with the test as i finally have energy again. Recently my doctor wanted to test my IGF-1 levels as well and am still waiting on the results. My dream is to compete in bodybuilding shows and eventually get my pro card. I recently started an ostarine cycle and am gonna bridge into a more hardcore pro hormone. I guess my question is now that im on TRT as well as HCG what do you recommend i do in terms of supplements to try to get to that next level physique? I am really looking for that perfect recomp.

Eric - Hey PJ  I've been running gear heavy for the last 3 years. Started when I was 22 and I'm now 25. I know, really stupid considering my age and at the time had no clue what HCG was and therefore didn't utilize it. Saw a post recently by guerrilla chemist about triptorelin  and that it could be extremely useful in kick starting natural test production. I understand that if dosed improperly the results could be disastrous, but was wondering if you had an experience you could speak to of its effects when dosed correctly. I understand that I'm more than likely a slave to the needle for life, which I don't mind, but was just curious about having this on hand in case of emergencies. Any insight would be appreciated.

Kyle - Hey guys, Loving the podcast and so appreciative of all the information you're sharing! My wife and I are both avid Blackstone supporters and can't say enough great things about your products. Let's dive in. I've always stayed in pretty decent shape between kickboxing, lifting, and running, but my wife started competing in bikini in 2014, and it inspired me to get on plan and focus more on lifting with cardio to supplement it. I also started adding some SARMS and pro-hormones in around 2015. I'll list all of my supplement use at the end of the email so you have reference. In the past year and a half to two years I've been feeling extremely lethargic throughout the day. I've maintained a pretty solid diet and workout regimen, but it's been harder and harder to stay interested in my workouts, especially cardio.

In the debut episode of #AskPJBraun, PJ answers your questions about his 31 day transformation, role models he had growing up, and how his vision for Blackstone Labs came to be.

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1:27 - Alaa Saad - Diet Structure for 31 Day Transformation
22:37 Aaron Bigham - Weight Training before Cardio: Fact or Fiction?
25:37 - Donovan McIntosh - After cutting, What's most effective for lean muscle? Any supplements besides prohormones?
29:30 - Marshall Ford - What was your biggest motivator in taking up bodybuilding? Was it any different during your 31 Day Transformation?
41:30 - Jeremy Lafornia - Any tips for counting micronutrients? How effective is Clenbuterol as a fat burner?
50:48 - Clinton Allanby - Are you cycling Gear? Is Clen included? If you're using Clen, do you mix it with BSL Fat Burners?
53:35 - Tim Ports + Brian Benjamin - Who were your primary motivators growing up? Mentors in Business? How has being someone's mentor affected you?

.001 #AskPJBraun // The Inaugural Episode

PJ Braun returns to answer more of your questions in Episode 2 of #AskPJBraun. Todays questions focus on weight loss, cycle advice, and business tips.

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1:37 - Adam Gomes - Why get into the supplement business? Any tips for starting a business?
12:33 - Steve Q - 40yr Male, How safe is it to take 50mg/day of Winstrol tablets + 140mg Hepavital?
14:10 - Wade Heverin  1, What did your gear cycle look like during your competition days? 2, Still talk to Jason? 3, What does a typical day on Keto look like for you? How many carbs do you take in? 4, Would you ever consider competing or full time coaching again?
25:21 - Ricky Simonelli - Would you still recommend 10iu Novalog(Humalog) during offseason post workout? If so, what is the best carb source for this? Is this effective without GH?
30:08 - Jonathan Hull - Do Chosen1 and Eradicate interfere with each other? Does caffeine affect the absorption of Chosen1, AbNORmaL, or Eradicate? With regard to Hype and Hype extreme, which is safer to take multiple times per day?
37:19 - Briget Shrigley - Tips to beat bloating? I eat clean and drink a gallon of water/day
42:38 - 36yr, 6'2'' 450lb male recovering from catastrophic injuries. I'm still recovering and cannot yet do cardio or work out. Is there a diet that can help someone in my condition?
48:47 - Justine Slaughter - Are abs made in the kitchen? What other factors are there?
51:08 - Dustin Burt - 1) How do you deal with the hunger pains associated with a strict diet?
52:54 - Dustin Burt - 2) Of the following, which is better for losing weight; High intensity cardio/sports, low intensity, high duration cardio, or working out?
55:12 - Dustin Burt - 3) What percentage of your weight loss do you attribute to supplements? What OTC products to you take to help with weight loss?
56:54 - Chef Grooter - What is the best wagy to improve the "mind to muscle connection?"
59:00 - Chelsea Balsamico - Female Bikini Competitor, What is your opinion on being in a sustained calorie deficit? How long is too long? Any tips for transitioning back to a normal diet without rapid weight gain?
1:07:54 - Eric Espinoza - 33yr, 5'7'' 215lb 24% Body Fat, Looking to get HUEG LIEK XBOX. What supplements should I take, both prescribed and OTC? My test is 227.
1:12:20 - Richard Blythe - 50yr, 5'10'' 258lb. What did you eat during your 31 day transformation?
1:13:36 - HeridaV - What is the best compliment a customer can give you? A staff member? What about Salvina or a close friend?

.002 #AskPJBraun // The 31 Day Transformation

In this episode of #AskPJBraun, PJ answers questions related to gear cycles, keto specifics, and the supplements he personally uses.

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0:58 - Adam Macleod - How do you deal with trolls?
1:38 - Jason Topper - What are you favorite non-BSL supplements? Is the Anabolic Window real? How about the "1gram per 1lb" guideline for protein consumption?
9:27 - Jeremy Creason - What supplements can I take that won't affect my TRT? What's the highest test/free test level someone should be at?
19:39 - Swolman XL - What type of exogenous testosterone is best? What would a typical cycle look like? Is there a magic dose for HRT that someone could take without requiring an AI?
24:28 - Martin Dagenais - Are you on GH or HRT? If so, what do your current levels look like. Under what circumstances did you acquire your prescription?
27:26 - Luke Dorey - What kind of dosage and length would let me make the most out of an ECA stack?
33:21 - Steve Q - How effective would a cycle of 20mg/day of Anavar be if taken for six weeks?
35:40 - Clementine Cordero - Do you know anything about Helios? Do you think spot-reducing fat is a myth? What exactly is cellulite?
41:38 - Josue Garcia - Do Pros affect fertility? Any advice for someone that needs TRT in their 20's?
46:38 - Steve Sampson - Is BSL coming out with a diuretic? What would such a product look like?
47:57 - Angela Christine - My last coach put me on a crazy cycle and afterward my test levels went from 300+ to 12. After getting on TRT I can't seem to get rid of my back acne. Is it my estrogen?
56:36 - IG Biz - I've been off test for 2 years. If I were to start again, should I take a beginner cycle or should I start closer to my previous level?
57:40 - Ryan Drunken - Looking to get a harder, dryer look. I cut from 260 to 190 and am back up to 225 but I'm still not looking the way I want to. Any help?
1:04:05 - Joshua Turner - I suffered a complete rectus femoris tear while training in the military. After three opinions, the doctors decided to treat non-operatively. While the physical recovery is going well, I'm completely defeated mentally. How do I get back to strength training?
1:08:43 - Michael Velino - Talking Keto variations, should I be doing one cheat meal a week? I have a lot of weight to lose. What kind of protein/fat content should I be looking for.
1:11:59 - Taylor Zapalac - I'm on week 18 of 28 of my diet. Started at 245, currently at 222, and dropping to 210. Am I dieting too slow? I'm trying to avoid metabolic damage.
1:18:35 - Allen Anderson - Looking for training advice. Heavy lifting for 4 weeks, then high rep training for 6-8 weeks. Is there a better way or should I keep at it?
1:20:04 - Michael Diaz - If you had one piece of advice for a younger you, what would you tell yourself?

.003 #AskPJBraun // Building a Regimen

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.004 #AskPJBraun // The Importance of Bloodwork

On this episode of #AskPJBraun, Josh and PJ answer questions regarding The final weeks of prep, the Arnold results, and a few familiar faces ask some followup questions to previous episodes. This episode ends with the longest question to date!

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“JerkFaces Cycle” - 3:57-10:40
Arnold Results - 13:16
Carnitine - 18:47
Posts: Quantity vs Quality - 20:50
Posing - 24:09
Final 2 Weeks of Prep - 26:14
Electric Bicyclist Returns! - 28:40
Diabetic Test Plan - 30:45
Beat PJ Stack Followup - 32:15
Flab - 33:00
Bulking Up - 33:20
Hairy Situation - 34:35
Upping the Game - 35:39
HCG - 37:55
This Is a Really Long Question - 39:12

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