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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 1H 13M

Paul's Diet & Cycle, Peak Doses For First Cycle, GLPs Hurt Muscle Gain? How To Fix Insomnia

from Anabolic Bodybuilding · host Big Paul

Big Paul is back with another live anabolic Q&A, covering bodybuilding, contest prep, TRT, bloodwork, diet structure, GLP-1 use, and real-world coaching advice for lifters trying to make smarter progress. In this episode, Paul talks about getting fully back on track after shoulder surgery, locking back into a structured diet with Justin Harris, and realizing just how much protein intake was being underestimated. He also breaks down current bodyweight changes, macros, meal frequency, GLP-1 appetite suppression, and how all of that can affect growth, recovery, and contest prep. 📧 For exclusive inside Information, join The Anabolic Mail List: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list 💪TEAM ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING - Members Only Community: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding/about 🎓THE SCIENCE OF ANABOLICS E-COURSE - Free Preview https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet FOLLOW: 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:17 - Big Paul Is Back On A Bodybuilding Diet! 0:02:40 - Paul Was Underrating Protein While On GLPs 0:03:20 - Updates On Paul’s Latest Blood Work 0:04:56 - How Often Should You Cut & Bulk In A Year? 0:09:12 - Thoughts On Switching Primo For EQ 0:11:28 - Thoughts On HGH Only Cycle 0:12:40 - How’s Big Paul As A Coach? 0:14:24 - Workouts Influence Blood Work Results 0:15:27 - How Often Should You Take A Break While Cutting? 0:18:42 - Most People Don’t Know How To Lift 0:20:51 - Can High SHBG Cause Low T Symptoms? 0:22:13 - What Can Cause Low Ferritin 0:25:32 - Rapid Fat Gain After A Cut Is A Diet Issue 0:27:12 - Thought On Women Taking Anavar 0:27:45 - Thoughts On NPP During Contest Prep 0:28:34 - Do You Need To Increase Doses During A Rebound? 0:29:18 - Thoughts On Injectable Pre-Workout 0:30:07 - How Big Paul Approaches A High Carb Day 0:30:57 - Causes Of Insomnia After Starting A Cycle 0:33:08 - How To Introduce HGH As A Type 2 Diabetic 0:34:31 - Can You Measure How Hard You Train With ALT & AST Levels? 0:34:56 - Thoughts On Test Prop, Mast Prop & Tren Ace Blends 0:36:29 - Can Telmisartan Lower HCT? 0:37:19 - Paul Has Seen People Using GLP-3 Have Low B12 & Folate 0:37:52 - GLPs Are Not Great For Putting On Size If You’re Healthy 0:38:30 - Will Mast Lower E2? + Can Finasteride Hinder Hypertrophy? 0:39:16 - Can Jayden Daniel’s Get The Commanders To The Super Bowl? 0:40:45 - Which Is The GLP Least Likely To Blunt Hypertrophy? 0:41:51 - Favorite Physique Not In Bodybuilding 0:43:39 - Can Your Career Affect Your Diet? 0:44:52 - Thoughts On Jayden Daniel’s 0:46:42 - Thoughts On LeBron James 0:48:14 - Can The Peptide Industry Be Forced To Go Underground? 0:51:43 - How To Raise Ferritin 0:52:49 - Can GLP-3 Cause Insomnia? 0:53:37 - Test Dose Where TRT End & Performance Enhancing Start 0:54:01 - Can High E2 Prevent Fat Loss? 0:56:13 - Are Roid Test Kits Accurate? 0:57:10 - PEDs & Diet For Jujutsu 0:58:57 - Do You Need To Be Weary Of Combining Carbs & HGH? 1:00:15 - Should You Lower High Days When Dropping To TRT? 1:01:36 - Peak Doses For A First Cycle 1:02:06 - Thoughts On Liquid Egg Whites As A Protein Source 1:04:15 - What’s Big Paul’s Training  1:05:59 - Thoughts On Ending A Bulk With Tren 1:06:16 - Thoughts On SubQ Injections 1:06:43 - Paul’s Current Diet & PED Protocol 1:09:04 - Do Pasteurized Egg Whites Fully Digest? 1:09:55 - Thoughts On Proviron & Halo 1:10:49 - How Many Carbs Should A Natty Eat? 1:11:59 - Minimum Effective Dose Of Winstrol 1:12:38 - Paul’s Experience With Proviron 1:13:32 - Does Big Paul Have Open Slots For Consults? 1:14:38 - Can T3 Change Body Odor? 1:15:40 - Does Paul Drop Calories & Gear After Ending A Bulk? 1:16:00 - Wrapping Up! WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6129714795905024

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Big Paul is back with another live anabolic Q&A, covering bodybuilding, contest prep, TRT, bloodwork, diet structure, GLP-1 use, and real-world coaching advice for lifters trying to make smarter progress. In this episode, Paul talks about getting fully back on track after shoulder surgery, locking back into a structured diet with Justin Harris, and realizing just how much protein intake was being underestimated. He also breaks down current bodyweight changes, macros, meal frequency, GLP-1 appetite suppression, and how all of that can affect growth, recovery, and contest prep. 📧 For exclusive inside Information, join The Anabolic Mail List: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list 💪TEAM ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING - Members Only Community: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding/about 🎓THE SCIENCE OF ANABOLICS E-COURSE - Free Previewhttps://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet FOLLOW:🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:17 - Big Paul Is Back On A Bodybuilding Diet!0:02:40 - Paul Was Underrating Protein While On GLPs0:03:20 - Updates On Paul’s Latest Blood Work0:04:56 - How Often Should You Cut & Bulk In A Year?0:09:12 - Thoughts On Switching Primo For EQ0:11:28 - Thoughts On HGH Only Cycle0:12:40 - How’s Big Paul As A Coach?0:14:24 - Workouts Influence Blood Work Results0:15:27 - How Often Should You Take A Break While Cutting?0:18:42 - Most People Don’t Know How To Lift0:20:51 - Can High SHBG Cause Low T Symptoms?0:22:13 - What Can Cause Low Ferritin0:25:32 - Rapid Fat Gain After A Cut Is A Diet Issue0:27:12 - Thought On Women Taking Anavar0:27:45 - Thoughts On NPP During Contest Prep0:28:34 - Do You Need To Increase Doses During A Rebound?0:29:18 - Thoughts On Injectable Pre-Workout0:30:07 - How Big Paul Approaches A High Carb Day0:30:57 - Causes Of Insomnia After Starting A Cycle0:33:08 - How To Introduce HGH As A Type 2 Diabetic0:34:31 - Can You Measure How Hard You Train With ALT & AST Levels?0:34:56 - Thoughts On Test Prop, Mast Prop & Tren Ace Blends0:36:29 - Can Telmisartan Lower HCT?0:37:19 - Paul Has Seen People Using GLP-3 Have Low B12 & Folate0:37:52 - GLPs Are Not Great For Putting On Size If You’re Healthy0:38:30 - Will Mast Lower E2? + Can Finasteride Hinder Hypertrophy?0:39:16 - Can Jayden Daniel’s Get The Commanders To The Super Bowl?0:40:45 - Which Is The GLP Least Likely To Blunt Hypertrophy?0:41:51 - Favorite Physique Not In Bodybuilding0:43:39 - Can Your Career Affect Your Diet?0:44:52 - Thoughts On Jayden Daniel’s0:46:42 - Thoughts On LeBron James0:48:14 - Can The Peptide Industry Be Forced To Go Underground?0:51:43 - How To Raise Ferritin0:52:49 - Can GLP-3 Cause Insomnia?0:53:37 - Test Dose Where TRT End & Performance Enhancing Start0:54:01 - Can High E2 Prevent Fat Loss?0:56:13 - Are Roid Test Kits Accurate?0:57:10 - PEDs & Diet For Jujutsu0:58:57 - Do You Need To Be Weary Of Combining Carbs & HGH?1:00:15 - Should You Lower High Days When Dropping To TRT?1:01:36 - Peak Doses For A First Cycle1:02:06 - Thoughts On Liquid Egg Whites As A Protein Source1:04:15 - What’s Big Paul’s Training 1:05:59 - Thoughts On Ending A Bulk With Tren1:06:16 - Thoughts On SubQ Injections1:06:43 - Paul’s Current Diet & PED Protocol1:09:04 - Do Pasteurized Egg Whites Fully Digest?1:09:55 - Thoughts On Proviron & Halo1:10:49 - How Many Carbs Should A Natty Eat?1:11:59 - Minimum Effective Dose Of Winstrol1:12:38 - Paul’s Experience With Proviron1:13:32 - Does Big Paul Have Open Slots For Consults?1:14:38 - Can T3 Change Body Odor?1:15:40 - Does Paul Drop Calories & Gear After Ending A Bulk?1:16:00 - Wrapping Up! WARNING========The Video has been made available for entertainment and education

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