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Sleeping Guide (Gymcel Pt.3)

Sleep is important for height and development. Most of this is water but havent seen a lot of people add everything together. Even if you're not in development its still important for muscle recovery and optimal function.

Core Rules for Perfect Sleep Environment:

  • Dark room no light: Zero light kills melatonin/GH — phone/TV off, no LEDs, blackout curtains/blinds to block daylight (essential for catch-up sleep/naps).
  • Sleeping mask: Extra block any leaks — light through eyelids disrupts pulses.
  • Cool room: 60–67°F (18–19°C) — body temp drop signals sleep.
  • Quiet/no noise: Earplugs or white noise machine (fan) — distractions kill deep stages.
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Circadian Hacks (Morning + Evening Light Optimization):

  • Wake up and look at sun: First 10–30 min morning sunlight (direct view or outside) — sets circadian rhythm, boosts serotonin/melatonin later (GH pulses stronger).
  • Sunset viewing: Evening natural light (orange/red spectrum) — signals wind-down, melatonin rise.
  • Red light glasses: Evening (after sunset) — block blue light from screens/lamps (red/orange tint glasses ~$10–$20) — preserves melatonin (no blue light cope 1h pre-bed).
Sleep Position Optimization:
  • Sleep on back: Optimal (spine alignment, no face/jaw pressure — apnea reduction, better breathing/recovery). Back best for GH release + no wrinkles.
  • Side OK sometimes (I do) — but back priority (pillow between knees if side).

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Routine & Habits for Consistent 8–10h:

  • Bed same time: Circadian lock — e.g., 10 PM–7 AM.
  • No screens 1–2h pre: Blue light cope — read book or journal.
  • No food 2–3h pre: Insulin low = GH high (milk OK small if tryptophan needed).
  • Wind-down: Dim lights, stretch/meditate 30 min pre-bed.
  • Catch-up sleep: Blackout blinds + mask for daytime naps (GH pulses if deep).

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Pharma Optimization (GH Pulse Boost — Recovery Elite):

GH secretagogues (cjc/ipa) ikik cope but works for sleep: 300mcg-500mcg 1x a day if using gh (pre-bed dose key) — mimics youth pulses overnight (height plates + recovery without direct HGH sides).

  • Why optimized: Steady IGF-1 for gains/velocity.
  • Don't use MK-677 — prediabetes/insulin crash risk (bloat + resistance kills shreds).
  • Direct HGH (if on base): 6–8 IU/day split — evening dose for nocturnal pulse max.
  • Melatonin (3–5 mg pre-bed): If trouble falling asleep — fast onset, deeper stages (GH boost + circadian reset).

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Sedatives (When You have to force yourself to go to sleep)
  • Minimal dose tranquilizers (use very infrequently - a maximum of 1-2 times a week)
  • Trazodone (25-50 mg before bedtime) - highly popular off-label sleeping drug in the gym. Good tranquilizer, enhances deep sleep, light hangover.
  • Hydroxyzine (2550mg) - antihistamine tranquilizer, alleviates anxiety, works well with racing thoughts on cycle.
  • Zolpidem (Ambien) (5 10 mg) -hypnotic of short acting, rapid onset, rarely used (rebound insomnia risk).
  • Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium) - high dependence, tolerance, and rebound anxiety aggravated on Tren/cycle.
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Non- Selective Beta Blockers (To Control Anxiety/Aggression)
  • Propranol (10-40 mg (as required), 1- 2 times/day (maximum 1-2 times/day)) -non-selective beta blocker. Lessens physical anxiety symptoms (rapid heart rate, chills, sweats) - highly beneficial on Tren as an aggression/paranoia agent. Will not knock you out as benzos would do — will keep you on your feet.
  • Dose: 1020 mg situation (pre-social or on occasions where aggression rises) -40mg/day divided as necessary.
  • Why optimized: No mental fog, no addictive effect, cycle-safe (no prolactin/E2 effect).
  • Nadolol (20–40 mg/day) - longer-acting non-selective substitute in case propranol is too short.
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Extra Tips for Sleep Mastery:

  • Hydration balance: Drink day, cut evening (no night pees)
  • Magnesium (natural from diet or glycinate if needed) — relaxes muscles (cramps from training).
  • No caffeine post-noon: Half-life long — crashes GH.
  • Apnea fix: Back sleep + weight loss — consult if snoring/gasping maybe get lefort for free.
  • Temperature hacks: Cold shower pre-bed or ice pack feet — core temp drop for faster sleep.
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Personal: Dark room + blackout blinds + mask + red glasses evening + secretagogues pre-bed+ gh = 9–10h deep sleep nightly. Recovery insane

What sleep hacks you running bros? Favorite for GH pulses/circadian/recovery?

Photos: My dark setup + mask + red glasses.
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