Buckfever's General Progress Log

I have a barbell, weights, a power rack, a bench, plywood and a horse stall mat for deadlifts in the basement. I’ll get started on December 4th full throttle but maybe before that get a few movements in. I like the idea.

You have everything you need, then.

Spreading your workout across multiple days may not be your preference, but it will help maintain the habit and (hopefully) keep you from losing ground.

Don’t think of it as "training." Think of it as "maintenance mode."

10/28/2024

Fast Edge

EQ on the edging was better, got a better night sleep, still catching up.

Yesterday activity level - Zero was too cold to walk and I was blown out after work. My staff dropped the ball big time and I spent the day putting out fires. They are aware. There is a staff member who has been drinking 3-4 drinks a day recently most days of the week and it affects her mood and cognition. That she reveals her consumption shows the lack of self awareness. I would not hire her today. She has a part time job and they asked her to be an assistant manager there. I think she revealed that to me knowing her job performance has been slipping, plus other comments seem to confirm it. The clients love her though.

Warmer weather will get some walking in and the hunting starts tomorrow, which is mostly hiking over rough terrain, it is vigorous activity for sure, it’s only three weeks and then a couple of follow up scouting hikes and that’s it and we’ll get back to the weights. Not feeling the hunt this year but I like being out in nature and maybe I’ll appreciate it when I’m out there. Really have my mind on the 12/4 start date for the weightlifting. I want to get my muscles back.

I like Saturday night hookups because with the next day being Sunday I can relax and the girl knows I want her around that night. IMO though once a week is not enough, not from a physical standpoint or a mindset. I never thought I would find myself here but I have allowed for sex to get pushed down the list of priorities.

The exfoliation is over and the discoloration is largely resolved but I will treat one more time. As far as moisturizers I thought the Vaseline intensive care was really good. as was the plain mineral oil. I was planning to use the mineral oil in the tube but it seems a little thick to me compared to the Silicone so we’ll see how that goes. My perception is that the Astroglide X which is pure silicone will be hard to beat and it is readily sourced from Walmart for an okay price. I have received feedback that there are better options so I remain open to that.

After the next round of treating the discoloration and exfoliation, we will get back to the tube but very carefully to avoid discoloration.

After the observed size this past weekend we don’t need anymore size for sure, so I just want to take the pump to the realize the maximum expansion available - had not plateaued yet and then switch to an EQ focus and then just maintenance.

I have a vision of optimizing things next year, EQ, physical condition, mindset and intimacy. All the good things.

10/30/2024

Fast Edge - EQ excellent

We had seen a tepid response for a few days which I attribute to a lack of sleep. I could use more sleep but 6.5-7 hours is all I seem to manage but it’s solid. For sure we have been experiencing more nocturnal erections which has been requiring me to change sleep position. I want to think it is due to the fast edging and the pumping supporting penile health, given that I only had intimacy once this past month.

Yesterday activity level: Walking 1X1.3 miles - not much.

We will be getting vigorous hiking in 3 times a week for the next 3 weeks and have my mind focused on the 12/4 start date for the weight lifting effort. I saw a client who is a snowbird and we talked about the deterioration with aging. I told her my doctor is pushing me to regain the lost muscle from the long haul covid. I told her I focused on restoring the cardiovascular damage but I need to get in the weight room. She said she’s active with golfing and tennis and pickleball but has noticed her structure is breaking down. I told her last Spring when I did lift for a while I still responded aggressively we just have to do the strength training. I hope she does, she’s was beautiful woman but she’s falling off hard.

The discoloration is pretty much gone there’s just a few faint areas. I began treating one last time yesterday but it probably wasn’t necessary, I view the admire my skin brightening serum as highly effective. Just make sure to coat the glans tissues with a protective barrier after applying the product so that those tissues are protected from any migration of the brightening serum onto the glans. I have been using unscented mineral oil on the glans tissues with good effect. A 16 ounce bottle was $2.89 at Walmart.

Still getting comments about the size of the member from this past weekend. She is attributing it to the pause in intimacy and was wondering what will happen next year when she comes back from Europe after a few months. There is validation from unsolicited feedback. We are doing something here.

I told her I want her here on Saturdays, she knows what that’s for. I need to establish some time for leisure, we’ll make Saturday evenings the corner stone. Once a week is not enough but during the week I’m so blown out. I don’t know maybe Sunday afternoons? She’s usually around.

Feels like back to the College days, plowing hard on the weekends.

10/31/2024

Fast edge - response excellent.

Darkening treatment ongoing and getting close to completion.

Yesterday activity level - Walk 1X1.3 miles; 2 mile hike over difficult terrain with a pack.

Not on a meal plan now I usually loose weight during the hunting period although I did not take as much time this year.

Slept a good amount last night although a bit choppy. I think the hunting does provide some distraction - good for the mind to get a reprieve. The only thing is the angst of needing to get to the weight room.

Looking forward to Saturday for some afternoon delight.

Sometimes you have to tune the world out and find your center again.

100%. For sure it’s been a shit show this year and that has been really challenging.

11/1/2024

Fast edge - Outstanding response Just to the point where it sustains. It does seem though that there are 2 phases, there’s an initial and then there is another phase of further expansion hard to explain like there is another wave. It reminds me of how things worked when I was younger. Again I do not know the subject matter maybe someone has some knowledge on this?

I almost feel like there is a vacuum when it comes to men’s penile health.

The mineral oil is very good for this application IMO and it moisturizes.

Yesterday activity level - Walk 1X1.3 miles

Not much to report, continuing with the last round of lightening treatment. Apply the treatment to the shaft tissues rub it in then coat the glans with the mineral oil to protect it.

Will do more rigorous hiking today.

Right now I have intimacy lined up for Saturdays, I need another time during the week but I can’t seem to sort that out in my head and it is on me. The tide has shifted and there is a willingness and it is a mistake to not strike when the iron is hot. I’m pretty sure I just want Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons, just on the weekends. Thing is I won’t be around on Sundays to pull that off for 3 weeks. I just don’t think I can get in the mindset during the week anymore. I work too much and too hard. I’d rather have great sex once a week and do whatever I want, rather than push it and reduce the quality when my head isn’t in it. Something I would have never considered before.

I was talking to a colleague friend and I told him that lately I’ve been thinking of stepping off early enough. He told me he’s been thinking about that nearly everyday. We’ve just had an amazing run and we’ve needed to make hay while the sun shines. I think we’ve been waiting for things to fall off to start transition, I’ve reached out already planted seeds to get the process started in March.

My head is really focused on the 12/4 start date to get the weightlifting going, maybe in 3 weeks get the single movements going sooner. It’s weighing on me that I’m pushing it off because I know it’s more important than the hunting.

11/2/2024

Fast Edge

Yesterday activity level: 3.5 mile hike with a pack over difficult terrain. It was a day of robust physical activity, felt like I got a workout in. It was good to be in the woods and away from life for a day.

Lightening treatment is ongoing and close to the end.

Looking to resume the pump soon and proceeding very carefully. Some solace knowing I can treat the discoloration.

Things seem good with the girl now.

Glad things are going well, Buck 👍.

Do you have any before (or before and after) photos of the discolouration? I’d like to see if it’s the same sort of thing I have… an overall darkening of the skin on the shaft. I think mine was caused by clamping, so I’ve cut right back on that lately. It’s been there for about 3 months now though… I think I’m going to give this lightening treatment a go.

11/3/2024

Fast edge

Shaft tissues were treated enough again to exfoliate and the discoloration appears resolved. There is a small bit of discoloration on the underside by the frenulum that I could spot treat but does not concern me. At this point I just want to moisturize the tissues for 3-10 days before resuming the pump.

Today the hunt is rained out so plan to make this a day to rehydrate, workout and follow the meal plan.

I did not take pictures of the discoloration.

11/4/2024

Fast edge

Yesterday activity level:

Walk 1X1.3 miles, ~ 1 hour in the gym upper body. Was planning on doing more but felt tired from the lack of sleep. Took a 1 hour nap.

With Halloween here I had extra sugar and I have to say it really makes me feel bad. I think I maybe am not clearing it as efficiently and I’m not as active so I’m going to reduce the desert quantity by a quarter based on weight. The rest of the diet is pretty clean. I used to have no sugar maybe get back to that.

Staff is taking some time, so I’m closing the office for 4 days next week. I’ll get 10 days of vigorous hiking over the next 2 and a half weeks starting Wednesday. And then slowly get back to the weights. They were surprised I would just close it down I told them I need a fucking break. Vacations are important and I haven’t had one. I’ve just been white knuckling it and that is not good.

I had a colleague approach me about a new venture, I said I would listen and I’m sure it will be compelling, but I’m just being polite. You never know maybe I can give a 1 year commitment but truth is I don’t want to work anymore. Except for a side hustle that I have going and I will keep and that will be plenty to keep my mind working.

Been doing well with the hydration. Polished off the 2 quart pitcher yesterday and had 3 more glasses of water. At work I’ve doubled my intake from 14 ounces to 28 ounces. I think this regimen supports greater hydration.

Had a hookup this weekend and it was fine, but I do think it is fucked up that my interest in intimacy has been crowded out by so much noise.

11/5/2024

1.75"X9" straight tube

5 minutes @ 2.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 2.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 2.5 hg

Tube down length position: 6-5/8"
Pack: 3-3/8"

Kept the pressure at the halfway mark and unfortunately even at that low pressure petechiae formed. So not sure how to proceed. Maybe I’ll try one notch less which would be 1.875 in/hg as there are 8 increments to 5 in/hg and or maybe 2 X 5 minute sessions instead of three. If I can’t find a way maybe I’ll take an extended period of time off from the pump like 3 months and then restart. I don’t want to deal with the discoloration again I just got that cleared up,
If I do I’ll start a new general improvement log and come back to this one down the road.

Had a hell of a time getting into that 1,75" metric based tube it’s definitely too damned small but packing helps minimize the red dots so we need to stick with that.

Pretty disappointing.

Going to go back on the meal plan today, the hiking we are starting tomorrow will support leaning up so no reason not to get that going.

Decided yesterday to make staffing changes, it’s creating way too much unnecessary stress dealing with someone’s undisciplined moods.

11/6/2024

Fast Edge - excellent response

1.75"X9" straight tube

5 minutes @ 1.875 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 1.875 hg

1.875hg = 3 notches

Tube down length position: 6-5/8"
Pack: ?

So the discoloration dissipated and I thought I would check a lighter pressure and 2 sessions instead of 3 and still got the red dots. So I have no choice but to wait now for 10 days and see.

I may not be able to do anything about the discoloration. I’m not sure it’s a conditioning issue, I may just be prone.

Knowing that I can treat the discoloration makes me think that at some point I’ll just go for it knowing that once I pack the tube that will limit it. Thing is the girl commented on it and now that it’s resolved she will notice if it develops again.

She’ll be back in Europe for a couple months next June. I could always wait and run it then. But for now I’ll give it10 days and test the lower pressure once I give it some time.

I think the edging is surprisingly effective especially like this where it is a very short effort so that things are not overworked. I need to study the subject matter at some point though.

If anyone has thoughts about edging, please do tell.

11/7/2024

1.75"X9" straight tube

5 minutes @ 1.25 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 1.25 hg

1.25 hg = 2 notches

Tube down length position: 6-5/8"
Pack: 3-3/8"

There was no discoloration this morning so I thought I would go ahead with even lower pressure and see how that goes. Not as much expansion but it is not zero either. Doubt this is sufficient for progress but maybe a positive for EQ? We will find out.

Weight: 179.6 @ 18.5%

Gained a little but not bad. I have a Black Tie event on New Years Eve so renewed motivation.

Yesterday activity level: 3.5 miles of vigorous hiking over difficult terrain. 9 more hikes scheduled over the next 2 weeks.

Starting to enjoy the hunting although it’s more hiking than hunting, which is fine by me. It’s a nice distraction. All work and no play makes Buckfever a dull boy.