josue garcia - What’s the best way to get a doctor to prescribe you TRT when your in your mid-late 20s? Also how does this and or prohormones like chosen1 etc affect fertility?

Steve Sampson - I retain a lot of water... mostly in my legs. I'm taking prescription Triamterene 37.5mg/HCTZ 25mg tablets twice a day along with 4000mg Vitamin C. You mentioned a new diuretic product coming out from Blackstone Labs. When is it coming out, what is it comprised of and do you think I'll be able to replace this medication with your supplement?

Angela Christine - So 2 questions..  1. My last show was in like 2013 & my coach had thrown me on such a ridiculous cycle (we’re talking tren, primo, prop, winstrol, eq, proviron, masteron, 200mg clen like a shit on of shit) that my endocrinologist said my natural T levels won’t come back (I went from normal base line female Test levels to over 300 to 12 - literally) So he prescribed me on HRT - Test from a compound pharmacy 10mg/day x 7 days a week  — however, no matter what I do I get cystic acne on my back. Even when I supplement an injectable test versus the cream from my doctor — Are my estrogen levels just out of wack and I need to implement Novladex for life? I’m trying to get ready for a show again, so with that, even the base level of test I need to increase at some point but don’t want the acne to get worse. That is thankfully, my only side effect.  Also 2, and most importantly, How much for Angie?  Thanks PJ!!

IG Biz - DJ here.... I remember you stating that a test only cycle is good for beginners to start with. I’ve been on aggressive cycles in the past however I haven’t touched anything for 2 years. If I’m getting back into it, should I start as if I’m a beginner or can I go into something a little more again. Looking forward to your response.

[Edited for Length] Ryan Dunken - I am 22 years old and live in Northern California. My question to you is regarding how to get a more hard, dry body. I entered a fat loss fitness competition last year and lost 6.5% body fat in 8 weeks. I used your chosen1, brutal 4ce and abnormal stack along with a tuna, egg and green tea diet. I threw in occasional enchiladas and burgers because I still love to eat. Losing the weight was awesome and I continued my high cardio training mixed HIIT and weight lifting and I lost a total of 70 lbs all together within the year. I weighed in at 260 for the competition and dieted down to 190 lbs. I was doing kettle bell cardio conditioning classes twice a week, playing basketball and lifting 5 days a week. At the 190 pounds I still didn't have the muscle density I was expecting and still felt soft. What diet, training and supplements do you recommend for the hard muscle gains I wish to make? I am currently 6'2" 225lbs

Joshua Turner - PJ-  HUGE fan of you and your products and a loyal customer. I met you at the Arnold and you truly demonstrated your interpersonal communication skills. Such a personable individual. You and your business grow but you are so incredibly humble.  To my question:  I am in the Army and suffered a complete, right rectus femoris tear while training. I have been to physical therapy and to a sports surgeon and they have decided to treat non-operatively. Even after getting 3 opinions.  Physically, I am trying to come back from it but mentally it is destroying me. What do you recommend to get out of my head and get back to strength training?  Thank you so much for your time and even if this doesn’t make the podcast, I hope to still hear from you.   Very Respectfully, Joshua Turner

Michael Velino - My question is about the keto diet variations. Palumbo recommends 1 cheat meal a week for raising thyroid. Do you agree? Even if there's a lot of weight to lose (100lbs)? Also the foods seem higher protein than fats ex 6oz chicken with 12 almonds or teaspoon olive oil vs the 70 fat/25 protein / 5 carb you mentioned?

Taylor Zapalac - First, this podcast is dope. Learning tons of stuff from you, and enjoying hearing about your experiences.  Second, my question: On podcast 2, you had a question about diet for a show and mentioned that a if you need more than 16 weeks to get in shape, you're doing something wrong. Well, I'm on week 18 of my diet so this alarmed me. I (male, lifting 6 years) started at 245lb and am currently 222lb with a goal weight of 210lb losing 1lb per week. If I keep this up, my total diet will be about 28 weeks. Am I doing this too slow? Cut started with 3500 calories per day, and I have dropped 200 calories each time I plateaud, and I'm now sitting at 2700 calories. Cardio is 20 minutes 4x per week.  How do I move forward trying to hit my goal weight while not causing any  metabolic damage? Is it safe to add more cardio/drop calories more to lose it quicker?

Allen Anderson - PJ, as a skinny guy I do a mixture of heavy training for about 4 weeks then higher rep training for 6-8 weeks to give my joints a break. Do you think this is ideal? Should I be training heavy more often to gain size? Or can I achieve my goal doing higher reps lighter weight?? I understand diet is essential I’m just wondering about the training aspect. Thank you in advance for the help I could listen to you drop knowledge bombs for hours like a kid listening to a teacher reading books.

Michael Diaz - Avid Q&A follower.  If you could go back and talk to a younger you during your bodybuilding career, what is one thing you would tell yourself not to do?  Either because it was worthless or even gave negative results? Also, what is one thing that you would be like "this thing! This is the first thing you should do because it was simple and it provided the most results"?  Other than proper diet.  Keep up the great work Mike

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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