I Tried Doubling My Testosterone Naturally In 2 Weeks
Testosterone Challenge
In this video, the speaker discusses the decline in testosterone levels in men and how it may be contributing to depression and loneliness. He then describes his two-week challenge to boost his testosterone levels through various methods.
Getting Started
- The speaker starts by discussing the decline in testosterone levels and decides to take on a two-week challenge to boost his own levels.
- He gets his total testosterone levels checked using an at-home test from Let's Get Checked.
- His total testosterone level is 610 nanograms per deciliter, which is higher than the current average of 450 nanograms per deciliter.
Day One Routine
- The speaker starts his day with sunlight, movement, and water to boost his testosterone levels.
- He takes a walk outside to get more sunlight and increase blood flow throughout his body.
- He uses a standing desk instead of sitting for prolonged periods of time to improve posture and blood flow.
Diet
- The speaker practices intermittent fasting for a few hours each morning while working.
- His diet consists of high protein meals with healthy fats and carbs. He avoids processed foods except for white rice, dark chocolate, and hummus.
Comfort Challenges
- Throughout the two weeks, the speaker adds three comfort challenges that progressively get more uncomfortable to push himself further.
- These challenges include taking cold showers, sleeping on the floor without a pillow or blanket, and going without any form of entertainment for 24 hours.
Results
- After two weeks, the speaker's total testosterone level increases to 740 nanograms per deciliter.
- He also notices improvements in his mood, energy levels, and overall well-being.
Taking Supplements and Grocery Shopping
In this section, the speaker takes supplements to boost testosterone and goes grocery shopping for healthy food options.
Taking Supplements
- The speaker takes maca root supplement mixed with water.
- The speaker takes vitamin D3 supplement with a fat source to increase absorption.
- The speaker recommends creatine supplement for weightlifters.
Grocery Shopping
- The speaker goes grocery shopping for healthy food options.
- The total cost of groceries is around $60-$65.
- The speaker buys mangoes, apples, kale, avocados, tofu, tempeh, frozen berries, tortillas, curry paste, diced tomatoes, sprouted bread and hummus.
Ice Bath Challenge
In this section, the speaker takes an ice bath as part of a comfort challenge to boost testosterone.
Ice Bath Challenge
- The speaker prepares an ice bath by filling a bathtub with cold water and adding four bags of ice.
- The speaker gets into the ice bath for two minutes while being fully exposed in cold water.
- Benefits of an ice bath are similar to cold showers but more intense as it challenges oneself to conquer something which could indirectly boost testosterone.
Conclusion
In this section, the speaker concludes the video by summarizing the previous sections.
- The speaker follows a workout split based on resistance training to boost testosterone.
- The speaker finds healthy workarounds to his usual slightly processed foods.
- Comfort challenges are a way to challenge oneself and indirectly boost testosterone.
Eating Healthier
In this section, the speaker talks about how he is trying to eat healthier by making changes to his diet.
Making Healthier Choices
- The speaker makes a lentil curry soup with ingredients from the grocery store.
- He switches from eating granola on top of his smoothie bowl to plain oats due to added sugar.
Adversity and Energy Levels
In this section, the speaker talks about facing adversity during the challenge and how it has affected his energy levels.
Facing Adversity
- The speaker faces his first wall of adversity on day five of the challenge.
- Due to having more energy from the challenge, he experiences periods of great sleep followed by terrible sleep.
Energy Levels
- The speaker notices that he has more energy than usual during the challenge.
- He ramps up time spent outside and dials in workouts for optimal performance.
Halfway Through Challenge
In this section, the speaker discusses being halfway through the challenge and taking a testosterone test.
Testosterone Test
- The speaker takes a testosterone test halfway through the challenge.
- He recommends Let's Get Checked as an easy at-home service for getting tested.
Social Competition and Boosting Testosterone
In this section, the speaker talks about how social competition can temporarily boost testosterone levels.
Playing Soccer
- The speaker plays soccer with friends to engage in social competition and potentially boost testosterone levels.
- Studies have shown that winning a social competition can temporarily boost testosterone levels.
Playing Soccer and Testosterone Results
In this section, the speaker talks about playing soccer with a stranger and how it made him feel powerful. He also discusses his testosterone test results and how he researched more about testosterone levels.
Playing Soccer with a Stranger
- The speaker played soccer with a stranger after being discouraged from just shooting around.
- Playing competitive sports made the speaker feel powerful and full of energy.
Testosterone Results
- The speaker's testosterone levels decreased from 610 to 536 nanograms per deciliter in one week.
- The decrease could be due to factors such as lack of sleep or fluctuation in levels.
- Research shows that changing hormone levels takes at least one to two months to see results.
- Total testosterone measures both bound and unbound testosterone, but free testosterone is more important for determining benefits such as libido, bone mass density, strength, and muscle building.
- A male hormone test can check for both total and free testosterone levels.
Interviewing Women About Nofap
In this section, the speaker interviews women about their thoughts on nofap and discusses the benefits of abstaining from pornography.
Women's Thoughts on Nofap
- Some women believe that nofap is a good way for men to build self-discipline and be more mindful about their actions.
- Other women think that abstaining from pornography can make men cranky or jittery, but they may be able to blow off steam in other ways.
- Women generally do not find it attractive or unattractive if a man practices nofap. It depends on the individual and their reasoning behind it.
Final Test Results
In this section, the speaker receives his final test results after completing his Comfort Challenge of practicing nofap for two weeks.
Test Results
- The speaker's total testosterone levels decreased over the past two weeks.
- However, his free Androgen index (free testosterone levels) were slightly above average.
- The speaker reflects on whether obsessing over nofap was worth it and concludes that adopting healthy habits is important but obsessing over them can do more harm than good.
Workout Summary
In this section, the speaker provides a summary of his workout routine and how it can help with sleep, testosterone levels, and overall well-being.
Benefits of the Workout Routine
- The workout routine has been scientifically proven to improve sleep quality.
- It can also increase testosterone levels in the body.
- Following this workout routine can help individuals feel better overall.
Patreon Platform
In this section, the speaker talks about his Patreon platform and how it offers exclusive content and one-on-one communication with him.
Features of Patreon
- The Patreon platform is separate from YouTube and offers exclusive content not found anywhere else.
- Users can communicate with the speaker one-on-one over the phone through Patreon.
Conclusion
In this section, the speaker concludes his video by thanking viewers for watching and directing them to another video on testosterone if they are interested.
Final Thoughts
- The speaker thanks viewers for watching until the end.
- He directs viewers to another video he has done on testosterone that explains other factors that could be lowering their testosterone levels.