In ETP #195, we break down Aaron’s journey to earning his IFBB Pro Card. From the adrenaline of show day to the quiet low points that hit once you see your competition. We share exactly what went into Aaron's prep: the training, the posing grind, and the mental side of the equation that makes or breaks a successful stage outcome.
We follow this up with a deep dive into our most recent sets of blood work. Bryan walks through his latest lab results and some health markers he’s watching closely, and then Aaron pulls back the curtain on his own labs and how PED usage ties into the bigger health picture.
We wrap with some honest reflection on chasing elite goals without losing sight of longevity.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Celebrating a Milestone: Aaron's Pro Card Achievement
00:09:48 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Competition Day
00:20:23 The Art of Posing: Confidence and Technique
00:29:44 Blood Work Insights: Balancing Health and Lifestyle
00:31:01 Bryan’s Blood Work Review
00:31:08 Cholesterol and Cardiac Health Insights
00:35:00 Understanding Inflammation and CRP Levels
00:35:55 Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance Concerns
00:39:01 Kidney Function and Creatine Impact
00:40:42 Thyroid Function and Hormonal Balance
00:43:42 Hormone Panel Analysis and Estradiol Levels
00:48:50 Complete Blood Count and Immune Function
00:51:13 Dietary Impact on Uric Acid and Kidney Health
00:53:46 Fatty Acids and Omega-3 Index
00:55:38 Vitamin Levels and Sun Exposure Effects
00:57:16 Aaron’s Blood Work Review
01:01:38 Reasons for Elevated Creatinine
01:05:26 Aaron’s Comically High Estradiol
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