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My first TRT cycle!

how much cardio you planning to boost?
 
start with 30min cardio before training and 30min after
 
yup I agree with Monstro, bump that cardio up asap
 
I dont like oranges please changes to some berries.

I am perplexed why don't you change oranges to blueberries?

Also what is your fish oil plan? I see guys discussing it but nothing.

I had a bag of oranges and just finished the last one! Got some blueberries today on grocery run, will eat tomorrow! But can i ask why oranges aren’t ok?

Also levbutlerov, i was reading your steroid book, that thing is amazing! Will def continue to read! Thank you!

bros you should add protein shakes to this and bump cardio

How much protein shakes?

how much cardio you planning to boost?

APPROVED LOG

start with 30min cardio before training and 30min after

respect big time but cardio needs to be 60min per day start now

yup I agree with Monstro, bump that cardio up asap

When u guys say cardio, do u mean light jog, running, or can i just walk / hike? I walk my dog daily for about an hour, does that count?

I couldn’t inject quads. The pain is way to bad.

That is exactly what i found out lol.

nice update man

man you are killing it

bro nice workout

Thank you for the encouragement! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

4/9 log

Clif bar
Apple
3 eggs
Creatine

1 lavash flatbread
8 slice lean turkey deli meat
3 slice swiss cheese slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tomato
Romaine lettuce
1 string cheese

8 oz loin steak
Asparagus
1 tomato
1 banana, green, small

Exercist: rest day

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I am perplexed why don't you change oranges to blueberries?

Also what is your fish oil plan? I see guys discussing it but nothing.


Forgot to address the fish oil on main reply, but ive ordered liquid fish oil on amazon, awaiting delivery. Will cont taking capsules until then!
 
😂😂😂

4/8 log had a lot of family things past couple days so eating and sleepings been shit, but still got workout in! Hopefully can get back to normal schedule this week.


(Got home at 3 am, ate random bs)
3 clif bar
3 string cheese
Protein shake, creatine, fish oil

(Family function, random bs)
1.5 c white rice
4 oz oily chicken
1 meat pie

2 lavash flatbread
8 oz rotisserie turkey breast
1 tomato
1 tbsp olive oil
1 orange



Exercise:

Superset 3x12, 1 min rest (different gym, different weights, so worked almost to failure)
Cable Curl
Cable Tri Ext

Superset 3x12, 1 min rest
DB Curls 20 lb
EZ BB Skull crusher 60 lb

Superset 2x12, 1 min rest
DB Concentration Curl 17.5 lb
DB Tricep Kickback 17.5 lb

Planks 3x95 seconds, 30 sec rest

10 min treadmill

20 min stretching

Sorting out a funeral earlier this week (I also conducted the service) so I know what that's like
 
😂😂😂

4/8 log had a lot of family things past couple days so eating and sleepings been shit, but still got workout in! Hopefully can get back to normal schedule this week.


(Got home at 3 am, ate random bs)
3 clif bar
3 string cheese
Protein shake, creatine, fish oil

(Family function, random bs)
1.5 c white rice
4 oz oily chicken
1 meat pie

2 lavash flatbread
8 oz rotisserie turkey breast
1 tomato
1 tbsp olive oil
1 orange



Exercise:

Superset 3x12, 1 min rest (different gym, different weights, so worked almost to failure)
Cable Curl
Cable Tri Ext

Superset 3x12, 1 min rest
DB Curls 20 lb
EZ BB Skull crusher 60 lb

Superset 2x12, 1 min rest
DB Concentration Curl 17.5 lb
DB Tricep Kickback 17.5 lb

Planks 3x95 seconds, 30 sec rest

10 min treadmill

20 min stretching

Trying to do same thing bro get back to normal routine
 
I had a bag of oranges and just finished the last one! Got some blueberries today on grocery run, will eat tomorrow! But can i ask why oranges aren’t ok?

Also levbutlerov, i was reading your steroid book, that thing is amazing! Will def continue to read! Thank you!



How much protein shakes?











When u guys say cardio, do u mean light jog, running, or can i just walk / hike? I walk my dog daily for about an hour, does that count?



That is exactly what i found out lol.







Thank you for the encouragement! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

4/9 log

Clif bar
Apple
3 eggs
Creatine

1 lavash flatbread
8 slice lean turkey deli meat
3 slice swiss cheese slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tomato
Romaine lettuce
1 string cheese

8 oz loin steak
Asparagus
1 tomato
1 banana, green, small

Exercist: rest day

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Forgot to address the fish oil on main reply, but ive ordered liquid fish oil on amazon, awaiting delivery. Will cont taking capsules until then!

You will need to boost capsule intake until the liquids arrive.
 
Lol I know very few people that can inject quads without pain. Lol I’ll stick with glutes and delts
 
Sorting out a funeral earlier this week (I also conducted the service) so I know what that's like

Ah, so sorry to hear that. Condolences 🙏🏻

Trying to do same thing bro get back to normal routine

You got it!

You will need to boost capsule intake until the liquids arrive.

Will do, i bought this fish oil, hope its good?…click to enlargen
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Lol I know very few people that can inject quads without pain. Lol I’ll stick with glutes and delts

Me too now lol


4/10 Log

2 waffles
2 turkey patty
3 eggs
Protein/creatine
1/2 c blueberries


2 slice milton bread
8 slice lean turkey deli
3 slice thin swiss cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp lite mayo (will change this once bottle is finished)
Mustard
1 roma tomato
3 pickle spears
1 banana


Asparagus
8 oz loin steak
1 apple


Exercise: 3 mile hike, 23’14” pace, avg heart rate 123 bpm. Had to keep stopping though because temp was too hot for dog.
 
Ah, so sorry to hear that. Condolences 🙏🏻



You got it!



Will do, i bought this fish oil, hope its good?…click to enlargen
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Me too now lol


4/10 Log

2 waffles
2 turkey patty
3 eggs
Protein/creatine
1/2 c blueberries


2 slice milton bread
8 slice lean turkey deli
3 slice thin swiss cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp lite mayo (will change this once bottle is finished)
Mustard
1 roma tomato
3 pickle spears
1 banana


Asparagus
8 oz loin steak
1 apple


Exercise: 3 mile hike, 23’14” pace, avg heart rate 123 bpm. Had to keep stopping though because temp was too hot for dog.

Fish oil is good start it and we'll see.

Why dont you change mayo now, why wait?
 
Log updates are good dude.....keep it up..........

Great updates man. Nice to see someone so open to feedback!

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Fish oil is good start it and we'll see.

Why dont you change mayo now, why wait?


- Just got the liquid fish oil this afternoon, will start tomorrow!
- It feels like a waste to throw away good mayo, plus theres only probably a few servings left.


4/11 log

Super busy work day, ate what i could because appetite just not there. Also, sleeps been terrible, only got 4 hours last night. Try again tomorrow!

1 tamale, shrimp & cheese (from coworker)
1 c brown rice
1 c frozen veggies
3 oz chicken breast
3 oz chicken thigh

2 slice milton bread
8 slice lean turkey deli meat
2 slice thin swiss cheese
1 slice american cheese
1/2 tbsp mayo
3 low fat string cheese
1 c blueberries



Exercise: 45 min dog walk, rest day

Steps: 11,500
 
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻




- Just got the liquid fish oil this afternoon, will start tomorrow!
- It feels like a waste to throw away good mayo, plus theres only probably a few servings left.


4/11 log

Super busy work day, ate what i could because appetite just not there. Also, sleeps been terrible, only got 4 hours last night. Try again tomorrow!

1 tamale, shrimp & cheese (from coworker)
1 c brown rice
1 c frozen veggies
3 oz chicken breast
3 oz chicken thigh

2 slice milton bread
8 slice lean turkey deli meat
2 slice thin swiss cheese
1 slice american cheese
1/2 tbsp mayo
3 low fat string cheese
1 c blueberries



Exercise: 45 min dog walk, rest day

Steps: 11,500

your diet is looking better I see you're changing the fruit, perfect

the cheese, try to get some RAW cheese
 
your diet is looking better I see you're changing the fruit, perfect

the cheese, try to get some RAW cheese

Thanks! I’ll look for the raw cheese and give it a try. Im lactose intolerant though, so we will see.

4/12 log

3 eggs
Protein shake
1 tbsp fish oil

2 slice milton bread
8 slice lean deli ham
1/2 tbsp mayo
Mustard
Romaine lettuce
1 c blueberries
1 tbs fish oil

2 bananas
Asparagus
8 oz salmon
3 low fat string cheese


Superset, 3 min rest
Smith BB Bench 3 x 8 x 165, 175, 185
Smith BB Row 3 x 8 x 165, 175, 185

Superset, 3 min rest
Incline Chest Press 3 x 8 x 55, 70, 85 x 5
Seated Row 3 x 8 x 120, 140, 170

Superset, 1 min rest
Flat DB Fly 3 x 12 x 30 lb
Rear Delt Fly 3 x 12 x 15 lb

Ab X, 1 min rest - 3 x 25 reps (slow)

Had to go to planet fitness because i didnt have a chance to workout until 2300 (11 pm). So no cardio, am going hiking tomorrow though.

Steps: 13,600
 
Hey everyone, I just began TRT for the first time last week under MD supervision. I had posted an introduction post and was urged the importance of creating a log. So here is my first log of my first TRT cycle!

I am 36 y/o male, 5'6, 185 lbs., ~18% bf. Lifting 10+ years but did take an extensive break last year due to work/moving.

Initial labs:
View attachment 14806
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Testesterone: 527 ng/dl (MD states overall goal is to get it above 800 ng/dl)

TRT protocol:

Week 01-10: Testesterone cyp-Anastrozole 200mg/1mg/1ml IM, once weekly
Week 11-13: Gonadotropin 50 iu SQ, twice weekly
Week 14-21: Completely off everything (8 week rest)
*Donate Whole Red Blood cells, 1 unit, every 8 weeks.

DIET: ~2250 kcal/daily + 5g creatine daily
View attachment 14808

4 DAY LIFTING ROUTINE:
View attachment 14809
*Days vary depending on work, but last week I worked out W,TH,F,SAT. So I'm off until tomorrow probably.
*Exercises in same shade of grey are supersets, rest periods between sets to the left, 5m rest between exercises/supersets

CARDIO:
- 10 min post workout treadmill walk
- Daily 1 hour minimum dog walk
- My job can be very active too (at times reaching 25k steps/day for reference)

OTHER STUFF:
- Thai deep tissue massage once a week (its seriously amazing)
- Foam rolling and stretching as needed

I am currently on week 2 of my TRT, and will be injecting tonight at 1800. I can't guarantee I'd be able to post every single day, but I will try my best!

Also, if there is anything else anyone feels I should add/mention please do let me know. Thank you all.

Def want to follow this. So MD is going to run you a 10 week cycle then try and recover you? Doesn't make sense to me... trt is not 10 weeks... he suppressing you more then pulling test taking you to hcg...I don't like the sounds of this personally. Your gonna be on a 10 week high then all come crashing down unfortunately...SMH
 
Def want to follow this. So MD is going to run you a 10 week cycle then try and recover you? Doesn't make sense to me... trt is not 10 weeks... he suppressing you more then pulling test taking you to hcg...I don't like the sounds of this personally. Your gonna be on a 10 week high then all come crashing down unfortunately...SMH

Will update!



4/13 log


Missed out on a meal (breakfast) because running late.


Banana

poke bowl estimate
3 scoop fish
1 c soba noodle
1/2 c quinoa
Ponzu sauce
1 tbsp fish oil

2 string cheese

3 eggs
1.5 white rice
2 c Frozen veggies
3 oz chicken breast
3 oz chicken thigh
1 c blueberries
1 tbsp fish oil
Creatine

Exercise:
5 mile hike
 
Hey guys, been reading to the log and great to see so many people helping out.

But my question is if your test was at 527 in the middle range, why would your doc put u on TRT in the first place?

A good question. I've touched on this before. There is, as there is with a LOT of OTC medication, the individual response. Some might feel like superman at 527 and another run down.
 
Hey guys, been reading to the log and great to see so many people helping out.

But my question is if your test was at 527 in the middle range, why would your doc put u on TRT in the first place?

527 is not high that means on a low testosterone day he would test around 400 range.

The proper testosterone range for a male around 40 is 700-900.
 
527 is not high that means on a low testosterone day he would test around 400 range.

The proper testosterone range for a male around 40 is 700-900.

That goes against everything I've read. 700+ is more likely a make in their 20s.

Even 400 they consider normal, below 300 seems to be the number from what I've read.

Do you have a link with this?

Im not knocking the guy, im just trying to get my head around it
 
That goes against everything I've read. 700+ is more likely a make in their 20s.

Even 400 they consider normal, below 300 seems to be the number from what I've read.

Do you have a link with this?

Im not knocking the guy, im just trying to get my head around it

Depends on what you read honestly. Normal male is 600+ but low testosterone has dropped that standard these days, you want to be on the TOP range of tests not bottom range, so even 400 lowest that's not good.

Anyhow I agree you need to post a LOG Journal so we can see what's happening with your diet, training cardio and so on to really help you.
 
That goes against everything I've read. 700+ is more likely a make in their 20s.

Even 400 they consider normal, below 300 seems to be the number from what I've read.

Do you have a link with this?

Im not knocking the guy, im just trying to get my head around it

you're not that old, you should be in the 600 range. why do you refuse to post your LOG journal?
 
Saw the question about test levels. Been crazy busy past couple days tho so i will reply when i get a chance to get on a desktop.

But here are my logs for 4/14 and 4/15!

4/14, on the road all day for work, no exercise, ate when and what i could

3 eggs
2 string cheese
Banana

Planters salted peanuts 49 grams

Mediterranean restaurant - estimates
1.5 c saffron rice
0.5 c diced potato
Pita bread
4 oz chicken breast
3 oz beef koobideh
2 oz shredded prime rib
1 roasted roma tomato
Probably lots of oil

Exercise: None
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4/15 log

1 c white rice
1 c veggies
4 oz chicken breast
4 oz chicken thigh
1 banana
1 low fat string cheese
1 scp protein, creatine
1 c milk

1 string cheese
1 c blueberries
8 slice lean ham deli meat
2 slice milton whole grain bread
1 tbsp fish oil

Poke bowl
0.5 c rice noodle
0.5 c kale
5 scoops protein (ahi, salmon, shrimp, spicy tuna, albacore)
Tons of veggies
Sesame oil + ponzu sauce

16 oz angry orchard (movies)


*busy gym, couldnt superset like usual

5x15, Leg ext, 1 min rest, 100x2,115x15,12,10
5x15, Leg curl,1 min rest, 80x15,15,15,15,15
4x8, V Squat, 2 min rest, 270,320,360,360
4x8, SLDL, 2 min rest, 145,145,145,145
3x15, Elev Scr., Int, 1 min rest, height 2,4,5
 
Saw the question about test levels. Been crazy busy past couple days tho so i will reply when i get a chance to get on a desktop.

But here are my logs for 4/14 and 4/15!

4/14, on the road all day for work, no exercise, ate when and what i could

3 eggs
2 string cheese
Banana

Planters salted peanuts 49 grams

Mediterranean restaurant - estimates
1.5 c saffron rice
0.5 c diced potato
Pita bread
4 oz chicken breast
3 oz beef koobideh
2 oz shredded prime rib
1 roasted roma tomato
Probably lots of oil

Exercise: None
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4/15 log

1 c white rice
1 c veggies
4 oz chicken breast
4 oz chicken thigh
1 banana
1 low fat string cheese
1 scp protein, creatine
1 c milk

1 string cheese
1 c blueberries
8 slice lean ham deli meat
2 slice milton whole grain bread
1 tbsp fish oil

Poke bowl
0.5 c rice noodle
0.5 c kale
5 scoops protein (ahi, salmon, shrimp, spicy tuna, albacore)
Tons of veggies
Sesame oil + ponzu sauce

16 oz angry orchard (movies)


*busy gym, couldnt superset like usual

5x15, Leg ext, 1 min rest, 100x2,115x15,12,10
5x15, Leg curl,1 min rest, 80x15,15,15,15,15
4x8, V Squat, 2 min rest, 270,320,360,360
4x8, SLDL, 2 min rest, 145,145,145,145
3x15, Elev Scr., Int, 1 min rest, height 2,4,5

Honestly you're too high carbs and a lot of breads and gluten it's not good. You should cut carbs down to about 100 and lower gluten intake.
 
I agree you need way less carbs and way more protein
 
g2g log keep pumping it up
 
respect for your LOG

I agree with team I think at least 1 meal per day meal prep for it
 
Bro diet needs some work for sure. You need more protein
 
Hey all, completely fell off these past couple days. No log, no exercise, and diet's been complete trash from a Tijuana trip. Will get back in the gym tomorrow though.

Onto the replies.

Hey guys, been reading to the log and great to see so many people helping out.

But my question is if your test was at 527 in the middle range, why would your doc put u on TRT in the first place?

A good question. I've touched on this before. There is, as there is with a LOT of OTC medication, the individual response. Some might feel like superman at 527 and another run down.

So the process began with a screening questionnaire on low t symptoms, to which I checked off 9 out of 10 symptoms. I then got my bloodwork, and once results were in, I had the appointment with the MD. I honestly thought he was not going to prescribe me anything since i am clearly in the middle range of the 300-1000. Instead, he referred to the symptoms I self reported I am experiencing, and said "youre in the 500s, our goal is to get you above 800 and this is the protocol..." I obviously wasnt going to say no nevermind, so im happy. Regarding the 300-1000 range, I did read somewhere that the study those values were derived from didnt take into account many factors of the male subjects including age. I didn't really explore this further since I was getting the prescription, but thought it interesting.

Honestly you're too high carbs and a lot of breads and gluten it's not good. You should cut carbs down to about 100 and lower gluten intake.

do a better job of eating a natural diet

too much processed fake foods in your diet. you will kill it

bros you gotta clean up the diet

get gluten out of your diet broman

I agree you need way less carbs and way more protein

g2g log keep pumping it up

bump up the cardio
bump up the protein
and cut the processed foods and carbs you should meal prep
The positive is you added fish oil, thats a start. have you considered meal prep?

Bro diet needs some work for sure. You need more protein

I agree completely, my diet needs improving. I will work on this by eating less processed foods, decreasing daily carbs, and increasing proteins from real food.
I'll also bump up the cardio. Regarding carbs, how many grams of carbs should I cut it down to? I know another member said 100, but man that is low. And yes I will begin meal prepping.


Listen to the guys

Keep digging away at it

Thanks and will do!
 
Yea man, when you fall off for a little bit best thing to do is just move on and get back on the train. Don't focus too much on it or it could drag you down. Just move forward.
 
Hey all, completely fell off these past couple days. No log, no exercise, and diet's been complete trash from a Tijuana trip. Will get back in the gym tomorrow though.

Onto the replies.


So the process began with a screening questionnaire on low t symptoms, to which I checked off 9 out of 10 symptoms. I then got my bloodwork, and once results were in, I had the appointment with the MD. I honestly thought he was not going to prescribe me anything since i am clearly in the middle range of the 300-1000. Instead, he referred to the symptoms I self reported I am experiencing, and said "youre in the 500s, our goal is to get you above 800 and this is the protocol..." I obviously wasnt going to say no nevermind, so im happy. Regarding the 300-1000 range, I did read somewhere that the study those values were derived from didnt take into account many factors of the male subjects including age. I didn't really explore this further since I was getting the prescription, but thought it interesting.


I agree completely, my diet needs improving. I will work on this by eating less processed foods, decreasing daily carbs, and increasing proteins from real food.
I'll also bump up the cardio. Regarding carbs, how many grams of carbs should I cut it down to? I know another member said 100, but man that is low. And yes I will begin meal prepping.


Thanks and will do!

waiting for tomorrow lets see how you do with the changes
 
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