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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