Hi all,
I've had lowish T for around 5 years but recently was prescribed TRT. Now that I've found Evo and have reliable sources I've decided to do my first ever cycle.
History
Been training regularly for close to 20 years. Unfortunately you wouldn't be able to tell from looking at me.
I started off as a 'been pole' - 6'3" and only 65-70kg (140-150lb).
Made decent gains in the first few years and in a few other periods but struggled with injuries at times.
Prior to TRT I don't think I made any gains in the last 5 years despite consistent training and good diet.
Since TRT I have been making steady gains.
TRT started at 130mg/week. A month ago I got bloods and was just above the range for both T and free T. E2 was very high (about 350 with a range of <160. No sides as far as I could tell. Because of this I dropped to 100mg/week. Am getting bloods on Monday.
Currently at 97kg (213lb). Body fat estimate is around 20% maybe.
Diet
I generally eat the same breakfast and lunch everyday and then just a different dinner (cook for family).
Breakfast: (70P, 115C, 30F)
300g cooked white rice
60g protein powder
75g mixed berries
25g mixed nuts
8g cranberries
15g sultanas
2 x eggs
5 x fish oil
Lunch: (78P, 75C, 45F)
200g cooked white rice
250g (raw weight) meat (leftover from dinner)
Mixed veggies
Nut bar
2 x eggs
5 x fish oil
Dinner:
Varies
Typical breakdown: 65P, 35C, 50F
Example from last night:
250g rump steak
Lentils
Salad with kale, tomatoes, olives and avocado
Total (example from recently):
Calories: 3000
210P, 240C, 120F
Will post some photos I took today in the next post.
Supplement:
Multi
Magnesium
Zinc
Psyllium husk
Waiting for delivery:
Liver support
Astragalus
Probiotic
Digestive enzyme
Training
For the last few months I have been following Dorian Yates Blood and Guts. Just changed up the exercises recently.
30/08/25 - Day 1 - Shoulders and tri
Machine reverse fly (lbs I think)
60 x 13, 100x 12, 130 x 11, 160 x 10.5
Db lateral (kg each arm)
6 x 12 straight arm, 9 x 11 bent, 12.5 x 9 bent, 15 x 7 + 2 bent
Cable lateral (kg)
7.5 x 10
Db shoulder press (kg each)
9 x 12, 15 x 10, 22.5 x 8, 30 x 6
Cable pushdown (kg)
20x 12, 29 x 11, 36.5 x 10
Close grip smith (kg each side + bar)
17.5 x 11, 27.5 x 9, 36.25 x 8
31/08/25 - day 2 legs
Leg curl (kg)
45 x 12, 65 x 10, 85 x 9, 105 x 8.75
SLDL (kg)
30 x 12, 50 x 12, 65 x 10, 75 x 10, 85 x 11
Leg extension (kg)
61 x 13, 87 x 12, 110 x 10.75
Walking lunges (kg each)
9/9 x 11, 16/16 x 10, 24/20x 9
Leg press - strict/slow (kg)
80 x 14, 140 x 13, 200 x 11
Leg press machine calf
160 x 14, 240 x 12, 320 x 10, 380 x 10
Seated calf (kg)
45 x 12, 70 x 11
02/09/25 - Day 3
Chest and bicep
Flat DB (kg each)
15 x 14, 25 x 11, 32.5 x 8, 37.5 x 7
HS machine incline (kg)
30 x 11, 50 x 8, 65 x 7.75
Incline cable fly (kg each)
7.5 x 11, 10 x 9
Concentration curl (kg each)
9 x 10, 12.5x 19, 15 x 8, 17.5 x 10
Machine preacher (kg total)
17.5 x 11, 26.25 x 8, 33.25 x 9
04/09/25 - Day 4
Back and abs
Straight arm pulldown (lb)
35 x 12, 47.5x 12, 60 x 10
HS Close grip pulldown (kg total)
55 x 11, 80 x 10, 100 x 8
One arm db row (kg)
25 x 10, 35 x 8, 45 x 8
Wide HS chest supported row (kg)
85 x 12, 115 x 10
DB shrug (kg each)
25 x 12, 32.5 x 10
Cardio:
10 mins before and after workout (4 days a week)
20 min x twice a week
40 min x once a week
Proposed Cycle
Likely Test only (open to other suggestions) at around 400mg/week.
Based on my high E from 130mg/week TRT I'm assuming I'll need to start with an AI (have Armidex on hand).
Photos
I have photos to share. How do I get photos embedded instead of attached?