Approved Log My TRT cycle Log - aged 31

[natmak12]

Hi,

This is my second log, so I hope to be a bit more consistent than the first. The reason for doing this TRT cycle is due to over the past 12 months feeling very brain foggy and loosing drive, which for me has never been an issue

To start over been training 5daus a week consistently for 7 years now and gone from a 6ft tall twig weighing 70 kg to now sitting around 91kg and fairly lean.

Current
6ft tall
91kg
Weight lifting 5 days a week.
Very active high stress, time critical, risky job (which i now believe may be a part of my problem)

I have had my bloods taken regularly and have always had quite low test. Although as you will see on my recent bloods taken after two weeks holiday overseas with no gym and good sleep my test almost doubled. Really showing that environmental factors on hormones are huge.

I also have varicocele on my treaties which gives me no grief pain wise at all but are known to have an impact on test levels


In the past o have taken anavar at 20mg a day for 8 weeks, once.

And RAD 140 for 8 weeks.

And that is all.

I have been contemplating TRT for a long time and have finally decided to trial it.

My intended cycle will be starting off at 100mg a week split into 2 sub q injections taken in the morning.

I will be changing my training to push, pull, legs and a swim which I will be posting as I go. This is an attempt to stop weight lifting 5 or 6 days a week out of habit.

My intended diet will be changing to a whole foods only diet, alot of animal products, veg and fruit. LOTS of steak

Please keep in mind I am not a competing body builder and am purely doing this to attempt to optimise my body and mental function for myself personally and to be clearer, fitter and more effective in my job. I work irregular hours and am not the best sleeper, sleep is also another factor I am trying to work on.

 

[Mobster]

Hi,

This is my second log, so I hope to be a bit more consistent than the first. The reason for doing this TRT cycle is due to over the past 12 months feeling very brain foggy and loosing drive, which for me has never been an issue

To start over been training 5daus a week consistently for 7 years now and gone from a 6ft tall twig weighing 70 kg to now sitting around 91kg and fairly lean.

Current
6ft tall
91kg
Weight lifting 5 days a week.
Very active high stress, time critical, risky job (which i now believe may be a part of my problem)

I have had my bloods taken regularly and have always had quite low test. Although as you will see on my recent bloods taken after two weeks holiday overseas with no gym and good sleep my test almost doubled. Really showing that environmental factors on hormones are huge.

I also have varicocele on my treaties which gives me no grief pain wise at all but are known to have an impact on test levels


In the past o have taken anavar at 20mg a day for 8 weeks, once.

And RAD 140 for 8 weeks.

And that is all.

I have been contemplating TRT for a long time and have finally decided to trial it.

My intended cycle will be starting off at 100mg a week split into 2 sub q injections taken in the morning.

I will be changing my training to push, pull, legs and a swim which I will be posting as I go. This is an attempt to stop weight lifting 5 or 6 days a week out of habit.

My intended diet will be changing to a whole foods only diet, alot of animal products, veg and fruit. LOTS of steak

Please keep in mind I am not a competing body builder and am purely doing this to attempt to optimise my body and mental function for myself personally and to be clearer, fitter and more effective in my job. I work irregular hours and am not the best sleeper, sleep is also another factor I am trying to work on.

100%

I'll assume a good wage but can you change jobs? I mad this choice a log time ago. I've done the weeks at a time with zero breaks and 12+ hopur days and while the money was great it made me unwell.

 

[natmak12]

100%

I'll assume a good wage but can you change jobs? I mad this choice a log time ago. I've done the weeks at a time with zero breaks and 12+ hopur days and while the money was great it made me unwell.

My job is definately not for ever. But ove worked long and hard to get here and it alot of boys dream gig operating at a high level.

I love my job at this stage and will not be changing for a few years yet to come.

 

[natmak12]

Breakfast today

200g steak cooked in grass fed butter
2 eggs
Half an avo
1 banana
3 mushrooms
2 passionfruit

Lunch today

180g beef mince
1/2 cup white rice
Black beans
Half a cup of carrot
Half a cop of peas

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Hi,

This is my second log, so I hope to be a bit more consistent than the first. The reason for doing this TRT cycle is due to over the past 12 months feeling very brain foggy and loosing drive, which for me has never been an issue

To start over been training 5daus a week consistently for 7 years now and gone from a 6ft tall twig weighing 70 kg to now sitting around 91kg and fairly lean.

Current
6ft tall
91kg
Weight lifting 5 days a week.
Very active high stress, time critical, risky job (which i now believe may be a part of my problem)

I have had my bloods taken regularly and have always had quite low test. Although as you will see on my recent bloods taken after two weeks holiday overseas with no gym and good sleep my test almost doubled. Really showing that environmental factors on hormones are huge.

I also have varicocele on my treaties which gives me no grief pain wise at all but are known to have an impact on test levels


In the past o have taken anavar at 20mg a day for 8 weeks, once.

And RAD 140 for 8 weeks.

And that is all.

I have been contemplating TRT for a long time and have finally decided to trial it.

My intended cycle will be starting off at 100mg a week split into 2 sub q injections taken in the morning.

I will be changing my training to push, pull, legs and a swim which I will be posting as I go. This is an attempt to stop weight lifting 5 or 6 days a week out of habit.

My intended diet will be changing to a whole foods only diet, alot of animal products, veg and fruit. LOTS of steak

Please keep in mind I am not a competing body builder and am purely doing this to attempt to optimise my body and mental function for myself personally and to be clearer, fitter and more effective in my job. I work irregular hours and am not the best sleeper, sleep is also another factor I am trying to work on.

@natmak12 thanks for sharing I followed your other log closely so was sad when it dropped but this makes me excited.

high risk job? like climbing things bro?

Breakfast today

200g steak cooked in grass fed butter
2 eggs
Half an avo
1 banana
3 mushrooms
2 passionfruit

Lunch today

180g beef mince
1/2 cup white rice
Black beans
Half a cup of carrot
Half a cop of peas

good breakfast and lunch, any dinner or you limiting?

 

[natmak12]

@natmak12 thanks for sharing I followed your other log closely so was sad when it dropped but this makes me excited.

high risk job? like climbing things bro?


good breakfast and lunch, any dinner or you limiting?

Haha, sometimes. I work a combat role.

Dinner was 200 grams mackeral cooked with butted and garlic.
Cup of sweet potato mash
Cup of broccoli

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Haha, sometimes. I work a combat role.

Dinner was 200 grams mackeral cooked with butted and garlic.
Cup of sweet potato mash
Cup of broccoli

@natmak12 combat? then you need higher carbs you mean?
I'm trying to understand your caloric output maybe we need to get you more protein/carbs and easy meals like bars in there.

 

[stevesmi]

Brain Fog really sucks it's very important for me to always have a strong brain and be sharp
hopefully we can get you in the right track

 

[Mobster]

My job is definately not for ever. But ove worked long and hard to get here and it alot of boys dream gig operating at a high level.

I love my job at this stage and will not be changing for a few years yet to come.

But... it's also affecting you as per the posts above. Do what you can to negate any additional stresses

 

[Ulter]

sleep is very important and it will be a good way to improve everything
this log can be focused on a lot of issues you have

 

[chesty]

we will give you some sleeping tips on here
tell us more about your sleep schedule

 

[ROIDDERS]

hopefully you'll improve everything during this log
if you can get your sleep fixed I bet you a lot of things will improve

 

[ceo]

Bros make sure you are double checking your posts
seeing a lot of misspelling of words which is making some of what you say confusing

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[Quadsweep]

Combat as in what
are you like a stuntman or something

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro it sounds like you have an awesome job
you get to fight for a living LOL

 

[JasonPriest]

maybe it's best you don't tell us your job
keep that your little secret

 

[MONSTRO]

monstro believes in being strong-minded and strong and body
we don't want to hear that you have any fog

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

Hopefully this log can get you where you want to go
it definitely starts in the brain

 

[2Thick]

you can even look into taking some supplements to help with brain function
but I think you're sleeping issues are a major problem

 

[e2]

start documenting your sleep
including what you do before bed and what time you're going to sleep and waking up

 

[ballin2504]

Best of luck to you with your log

 

[25homes]

You got a great Base bro. Stick with the Log and you can go next level

 

[natmak12]

Alright.

So slight delay in Test vial delivery but they are arriving today.

My sleep varies from minimum 6 hours to 8 hours a night. I take a magnesium mix before bed every night. My sleep starts off solid although always get restless and toss and turn quite a bit.

Generally in bed between 10 and 11pm although once every six weeks or so I work for 7 straight nights.

My job is a military style role - I won't go further into that.

I will be putting alot more in this forum from today as my TRT should be arriving.

Since my holiday the brain fog is a bit less and my blood results show higher test, although I suspect they will drop to low levels again now back at work and in the usual stress of life.

My workouts since being back have been slightly lighter as of having two weeks off but will post

 

[natmak12]

Breakfast on plate 200g chicken breast w fruit and komchi + protein isolate and Greek yoghurt

Lunch in container - 200gm smoked beef , 1/2 cup rice & 1/2 cup frozen veg

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Alright.

So slight delay in Test vial delivery but they are arriving today.

My sleep varies from minimum 6 hours to 8 hours a night. I take a magnesium mix before bed every night. My sleep starts off solid although always get restless and toss and turn quite a bit.

Generally in bed between 10 and 11pm although once every six weeks or so I work for 7 straight nights.

My job is a military style role - I won't go further into that.

I will be putting alot more in this forum from today as my TRT should be arriving.

Since my holiday the brain fog is a bit less and my blood results show higher test, although I suspect they will drop to low levels again now back at work and in the usual stress of life.

My workouts since being back have been slightly lighter as of having two weeks off but will post

@natmak12 good training if you can add a bit more cardio would be good

Breakfast on plate 200g chicken breast w fruit and komchi + protein isolate and Greek yoghurt

Lunch in container - 200gm smoked beef , 1/2 cup rice & 1/2 cup frozen veg
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meals super nice, you're eating clean

 

[natmak12]

So I started my TRT cycle today
Starting on the smallest of doses 80mg a week split into 2x sub q injections.

It was a bit hard to inject with the small sub q needle due to it being a bit viscus. Although just went slow and had no pain or bump from it.

In regards to cardio - I did a 1 km swim in a lap pool a few days ago and will be doing that every week.

Am also doing 1-2 km on the tredmill twice a week.

In addition to this - I'm doing onfar d sauna 3 times a week and ice bath 2 time a week.

 

[Noah Wixx]

Meals looking really nice so far

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

So I started my TRT cycle today
Starting on the smallest of doses 80mg a week split into 2x sub q injections.

It was a bit hard to inject with the small sub q needle due to it being a bit viscus. Although just went slow and had no pain or bump from it.

In regards to cardio - I did a 1 km swim in a lap pool a few days ago and will be doing that every week.

Am also doing 1-2 km on the tredmill twice a week.

In addition to this - I'm doing onfar d sauna 3 times a week and ice bath 2 time a week.

@natmak12 how about training diet? what you dong on that

and how much is your 80mgs of test in ML 1/4?

 

[stevesmi]

So I started my TRT cycle today
Starting on the smallest of doses 80mg a week split into 2x sub q injections.

It was a bit hard to inject with the small sub q needle due to it being a bit viscus. Although just went slow and had no pain or bump from it.

In regards to cardio - I did a 1 km swim in a lap pool a few days ago and will be doing that every week.

Am also doing 1-2 km on the tredmill twice a week.

In addition to this - I'm doing onfar d sauna 3 times a week and ice bath 2 time a week.

swimming is fantastic and it's low impact

 

[Mobster]

You'll get better with the sub q jabs

 

[ceo]

Bros have you tried a different mattress
maybe look into it being too soft or too hard

 

[ROIDDERS]

pillows can make a big difference as well
also how clean is your room is there a lot of dust how often do you vacuum

 

[chesty]

you got a nail down your sleep if you're going to get progress
that's the most important thing so the tossing and turning is no good

 

[Ulter]

sounds like you have a very dangerous job but that's cool
no need to get into it any further

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[e2]

food looks fantastic
thanks for posting up those pics

 

[2Thick]

that looks like passion fruit to me
those are some of the best tasting fruits

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

where do you get your passion fruit from?
I've had them fresh in the Caribbean

 

[MONSTRO]

monstro likes that you're a man of mystery
but make sure you keep posting some pictures

 

[JasonPriest]

lots of reasons can definitely cause the brain fog
logging is going to be a big help

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro much respect for posting this log
so far you looking good

 

[Quadsweep]

good job posting up the meal pictures and the workouts
keep them coming

 

[ballin2504]

Good clean food. Nice job

 

[natmak12]

Update.

Changing to IM instead of sub q, leaving to much of a bumb sub q.

Breaky posted below.

Lunch was
200g chicken breast
1/2 cup sweet potato
1/4 cup beans

Snack
Watermelon
100g Greek yoghurt
Scoop of protein

Dinner
Cup of rice
150g salmon
Stir fry veg.

I'm really enjoying the carb free/ low carb breakfasts, which is unusual as I've always had high carb breakfasts.

I feel I'm getting less of a crash on energy during the day.

I've dropped pre workout all together at the moment.

Still creatine and NAC

Brain fog is definately less as of before holiday. Will keep updating

 

[25homes]

So I started my TRT cycle today
Starting on the smallest of doses 80mg a week split into 2x sub q injections.

It was a bit hard to inject with the small sub q needle due to it being a bit viscus. Although just went slow and had no pain or bump from it.

In regards to cardio - I did a 1 km swim in a lap pool a few days ago and will be doing that every week.

Am also doing 1-2 km on the tredmill twice a week.

In addition to this - I'm doing onfar d sauna 3 times a week and ice bath 2 time a week.

WHy inj sub Q never understood this with test inj. Just hit it IM and be done. should be great Log if you stick to it

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Swimming is an underrated form of cardio.

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Update.

Changing to IM instead of sub q, leaving to much of a bumb sub q.

Breaky posted below.

Lunch was
200g chicken breast
1/2 cup sweet potato
1/4 cup beans

Snack
Watermelon
100g Greek yoghurt
Scoop of protein

Dinner
Cup of rice
150g salmon
Stir fry veg.

I'm really enjoying the carb free/ low carb breakfasts, which is unusual as I've always had high carb breakfasts.

I feel I'm getting less of a crash on energy during the day.

I've dropped pre workout all together at the moment.

Still creatine and NAC

Brain fog is definately less as of before holiday. Will keep updating




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@natmak12 super meal I like the food mix
lower carbs long term are good to geat lean
just keep carbs all around your training or work

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

Keep up the log updates........

 

[natmak12]

Update.

So I'm feeling less brain fog during the day, I feel like this may be because of the lower carb morning and less crash during the day. Also probably a bit refreshed after the holiday still.

I've had 1 week worth of trt at 80mg a week. Will look at upping it soon to find that sweet spot.

I've moved to IM injection which was way easier than I thought and was less painful than sub q.

 

[LevButlerov]

Update.

So I'm feeling less brain fog during the day, I feel like this may be because of the lower carb morning and less crash during the day. Also probably a bit refreshed after the holiday still.

I've had 1 week worth of trt at 80mg a week. Will look at upping it soon to find that sweet spot.

I've moved to IM injection which was way easier than I thought and was less painful than sub q.




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@natmak12 weight is going well
you can up the TRT a bit more to 150mgs test
but need more supps how you donig with supplements?

 

[natmak12]

@natmak12 weight is going well
you can up the TRT a bit more to 150mgs test
but need more supps how you donig with supplements?

Supplements daily
Taking NAC
2000iu vitamin D
1g vitamin C
5g creatine

Magnesium blend before bed

 

[stevesmi]

nice update I like the workouts

 

[Quadsweep]

Good to hear you're having less brain fog

 

[JasonPriest]

good update definitely keep us updated on your brain fog situation

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro how about n2guard?

 

[Mobster]

Brain fog is a US only comment

 

[Noah Wixx]

Nice seeing the fog has cleared.

 

[ballin2504]

glad to see the brain fog has cleared

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

Good updates buddy........

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Glad you are feeling better bro. Nice job on your training sessions.

 

[natmak12]

Breaky pic for this morning below.

Lunch it's 175g chicken breast, veg and 1 cup of coffee rice.

Snack banana and protein shake.

Dinner will be a lot of red lentils and veg.

Training chest today. Will put up workout after. Hoping numbers will increase as this is second chest workout since a break

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Breaky pic for this morning below.

Lunch it's 175g chicken breast, veg and 1 cup of coffee rice.

Snack banana and protein shake.

Dinner will be a lot of red lentils and veg.

Training chest today. Will put up workout after. Hoping numbers will increase as this is second chest workout since a break


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@natmak12 i like that meal, very clean, add some walnuts to it 3-4 to up the omega 3 content

lets see that training update us how strong you getting

 

[RoySimpson]

Keep grinding bro!

 

[25homes]

Great update bro

 

[natmak12]

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

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@natmak12 you need more than 10 reps bro
at least 15 reps on many sets

 

[Mobster]

Up the pressdowns

 

[stevesmi]

thats some good updates brother

 

[e2]

Very nice workouts and diet

 

[2Thick]

very good job you're consistency is getting really good

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

yes I love your log it's very informative

 

[MONSTRO]

monstro says your workouts are excellent keep it pushing

 

[JasonPriest]

I love what you're doing here it really works good

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro food looks really good

 

[Quadsweep]

you're getting a lot of micro nutrients with your diet

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[Ulter]

make sure you keep eating clean

 

[chesty]

very proud of your updates keep it up

 

[ROIDDERS]

only 4 pages into the log and you are already in a nice groove

 

[ceo]

bros impressive job, keep it going

 

[25homes]

Nice updates I like it

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Awesome job man.

 

[ballin2504]

Awesome job!!!

 

[natmak12]

 

[natmak12]

Just a small update. Staying consistent and pushing more volume every week.

Brain fog is definitely easing up. Once again not sure of it's the TRT or the cleaner diet and carb free mornings.

I'm only 3 doses in of 40mg so I'm leaning more towards the diet and carb free mornings

 

[Eddie Haskell]

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Just a small update. Staying consistent and pushing more volume every week.

Brain fog is definitely easing up. Once again not sure of it's the TRT or the cleaner diet and carb free mornings.

I'm only 3 doses in of 40mg so I'm leaning more towards the diet and carb free mornings

@natmak12 i like the volume you're doing

did you add protein shakes? or bars? dont see it there

 

[natmak12]

@natmak12 i like the volume you're doing

did you add protein shakes? or bars? dont see it there

Hi mate,

Nagative. Only if I have too. Generally eating enough protein unless I get tied up at work.

Trying to stay away from all processed foods and sweeteners

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Hi mate,

Nagative. Only if I have too. Generally eating enough protein unless I get tied up at work.

Trying to stay away from all processed foods and sweeteners

@natmak12 you can easily drink clean protein shakes no processed ones, like egg protein etc
not sure if I'm missing it but dont see enough protein on last update

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

Workout numbers are amazing.........

 

[Noah Wixx]

Keep killing it

 

[natmak12]

Interesting test testing.

Shout out to Hybrid labs Australia for the tope vial (purple top) for a good potency result.

The second vial o got through a friends cousin... Test result is not great.

I won't be using the second vial from now on.

Will be getting bloods taken on another 2 weeks.

My lifts and brain clarity are up greatly on this current diet and test still at only 80mg a week.

No carb morning are working a absolute treat for mental clarity during the day.

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Interesting test testing.

Shout out to Hybrid labs Australia for the tope vial (purple top) for a good potency result.

The second vial o got through a friends cousin... Test result is not great.

I won't be using the second vial from now on.

Will be getting bloods taken on another 2 weeks.

My lifts and brain clarity are up greatly on this current diet and test still at only 80mg a week.

No carb morning are working a absolute treat for mental clarity during the day.


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@natmak12 legit gear I like it, lets get this going more with updates bro

 

[Mobster]

Stick to approved Oz sources

 

[stevesmi]

you get more clarity fasting cause you save 50% of energy

 

[e2]

a workouts are looking sweet I like your rep range

 

[2Thick]

I like how you are a pyramiding your repetitions

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

keep up the good work I like your heavy reps

 

[MONSTRO]

looks like you're pushing a little stronger as well

 

[JasonPriest]

nice job increasing the weight gradually