Approved Log My TRT Journey Log

[TahiBolo]

My Information:

Name: TahiBolo
Age: 34
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 113 kg
Training experience: several years lifting and conditioning

---

About Me:


I’ve been lurking on Evolutionary for about 3–4 months now, mainly in the New Zealand section. My long-term priority is health and being a role model for my kids. I had issues with alcohol and drugs in my younger years and have a history of depression and ADHD, so discipline and consistency are important to me.


I’m also someone who has dealt with low testosterone for years. I lost a testicle when I was younger and lived with low levels for a long time before finally acting on it. I didn’t start TRT for physical reasons; I did it for the mental side, and it has helped me immensely.


I like experimenting with supplements and structures to push motivation, mental drive, and performance. I’m a stay-at-home dad and most of my spare time goes into training, conditioning, and working on my project www.injectbuddy.com.


I still play touch and soccer in the summer and rugby in the winter, so staying fit and active is a major goal. I naturally carry most of my weight around my hips and lower back, and it is the last place to strip down. My focus is performance and strength—not aesthetics.


I would also like to be held accountable. I have been known to fall off the edge of the world with my discipline after a while, so I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and sticking with it this time.

---

Current Goals:


Short term: cut weight while maintaining strength and conditioning
Long term: cut into the 92–105 kg range, depending on conditioning and health markers
Primary focus: strength, cardiovascular health, discipline and performance

---

Training:


4 days per week, strength + hypertrophy
Conditioning weekly (Zone 2 + VO2)


I don’t train stupid. I mix stimulus and angles. Some sessions are heavy and low rep, some are lighter and high rep. A mate who used to bodybuild told me building muscle is like sex: you hit it from different angles. That’s close to how I train.


Current strength benchmarks (1RM):
Deadlift: 180 kg
Squat: 120 kg
Bench: 110 kg


Slowly improving these while cutting.

---

Diet:


Daily calories: approx. 500 kcal deficit
High protein, low carb, 2 meals per day
Breakfast is usually cereal or eggs
Psyllium husk added for digestion, no GI issues even after 10 weeks on Tirzepatide

---

Supplementation:


Daily:

• Magnesium
• Centrum for Men
• L-Tyrosine 500 mg
• P-5-P 50 mg
• Rhodiola 500 mg
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• Ginkgo 9000+
• Hawthorn 2000
• B-Complex

Purpose: cardiovascular support, mental performance, recovery, and general health

---

Hormone / PED Use:


Testosterone Enanthate: 300 mg per week (EOD injections)
No other compounds currently
10-week Tirzepatide run completed previously with good results

---

Cycle Status:


Running Test E only at 300 mg/week
No additional PEDs until bloodwork and progress justify it

---

Bloodwork:


Blood test scheduled tomorrow to check markers and adjust if needed

---

Training Focus:


Strength progression
Conditioning and performance
Staying active and competitive year-round
Daily discipline and drive

---

Additional Notes:


This is lifestyle-based training and nutrition, not a temporary phase.
I’m excited to log progress here and stay consistent. I will update with blood markers, strength numbers, conditioning progress, weight changes, and adjustments along the way.

big thanks to @LevButlerov @vanlife_gymbum @Life-Forge for the advice so far!

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

Do you want to run a GLP-1 again? Would be good to get the BF even lower.

 

[Dreamer]

Agree, Reta would be a great addition here, you have structured this well and have a solid plan, I admire your reasons for doing so.

But running a cut with Reta and test your health markers will be better and youll drop body fat and hold your muscle

 

[R.AP]

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My Information:

Name: TahiBolo
Age: 34
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 113 kg
Training experience: several years lifting and conditioning

---

About Me:


I’ve been lurking on Evolutionary for about 3–4 months now, mainly in the New Zealand section. My long-term priority is health and being a role model for my kids. I had issues with alcohol and drugs in my younger years and have a history of depression and ADHD, so discipline and consistency are important to me.


I’m also someone who has dealt with low testosterone for years. I lost a testicle when I was younger and lived with low levels for a long time before finally acting on it. I didn’t start TRT for physical reasons; I did it for the mental side, and it has helped me immensely.


I like experimenting with supplements and structures to push motivation, mental drive, and performance. I’m a stay-at-home dad and most of my spare time goes into training, conditioning, and working on my project www.injectbuddy.com.


I still play touch and soccer in the summer and rugby in the winter, so staying fit and active is a major goal. I naturally carry most of my weight around my hips and lower back, and it is the last place to strip down. My focus is performance and strength—not aesthetics.


I would also like to be held accountable. I have been known to fall off the edge of the world with my discipline after a while, so I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and sticking with it this time.

---

Current Goals:


Short term: cut weight while maintaining strength and conditioning
Long term: cut into the 92–105 kg range, depending on conditioning and health markers
Primary focus: strength, cardiovascular health, discipline and performance

---

Training:


4 days per week, strength + hypertrophy
Conditioning weekly (Zone 2 + VO2)


I don’t train stupid. I mix stimulus and angles. Some sessions are heavy and low rep, some are lighter and high rep. A mate who used to bodybuild told me building muscle is like sex: you hit it from different angles. That’s close to how I train.


Current strength benchmarks (1RM):
Deadlift: 180 kg
Squat: 120 kg
Bench: 110 kg


Slowly improving these while cutting.

---

Diet:


Daily calories: approx. 500 kcal deficit
High protein, low carb, 2 meals per day
Breakfast is usually cereal or eggs
Psyllium husk added for digestion, no GI issues even after 10 weeks on Tirzepatide

---

Supplementation:


Daily:

• Magnesium
• Centrum for Men
• L-Tyrosine 500 mg
• P-5-P 50 mg
• Rhodiola 500 mg
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• Ginkgo 9000+
• Hawthorn 2000
• B-Complex

Purpose: cardiovascular support, mental performance, recovery, and general health

---

Hormone / PED Use:


Testosterone Enanthate: 300 mg per week (EOD injections)
No other compounds currently
10-week Tirzepatide run completed previously with good results

---

Cycle Status:


Running Test E only at 300 mg/week
No additional PEDs until bloodwork and progress justify it

---

Bloodwork:


Blood test scheduled tomorrow to check markers and adjust if needed

---

Training Focus:


Strength progression
Conditioning and performance
Staying active and competitive year-round
Daily discipline and drive

---

Additional Notes:


This is lifestyle-based training and nutrition, not a temporary phase.
I’m excited to log progress here and stay consistent. I will update with blood markers, strength numbers, conditioning progress, weight changes, and adjustments along the way.

big thanks to @LevButlerov @vanlife_gymbum @Life-Forge for the advice so far!

Hello from across the pond brother! My missus is a Kiwi. We got a kick out of your username. We'll do NZ in a camper for our honeymoon.

I can tell by reading this bro you've put a lot of thought into the plan and appreciate the conservative approach to cycle design while still in the fat-loss phase.

Do you have any blood work to share? Would love to see a breakdown on your nutrition as well!

@LevButlerov

 

[LevButlerov]

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My Information:

Name: TahiBolo
Age: 34
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 113 kg
Training experience: several years lifting and conditioning

---

About Me:


I’ve been lurking on Evolutionary for about 3–4 months now, mainly in the New Zealand section. My long-term priority is health and being a role model for my kids. I had issues with alcohol and drugs in my younger years and have a history of depression and ADHD, so discipline and consistency are important to me.


I’m also someone who has dealt with low testosterone for years. I lost a testicle when I was younger and lived with low levels for a long time before finally acting on it. I didn’t start TRT for physical reasons; I did it for the mental side, and it has helped me immensely.


I like experimenting with supplements and structures to push motivation, mental drive, and performance. I’m a stay-at-home dad and most of my spare time goes into training, conditioning, and working on my project www.injectbuddy.com.


I still play touch and soccer in the summer and rugby in the winter, so staying fit and active is a major goal. I naturally carry most of my weight around my hips and lower back, and it is the last place to strip down. My focus is performance and strength—not aesthetics.


I would also like to be held accountable. I have been known to fall off the edge of the world with my discipline after a while, so I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and sticking with it this time.

---

Current Goals:


Short term: cut weight while maintaining strength and conditioning
Long term: cut into the 92–105 kg range, depending on conditioning and health markers
Primary focus: strength, cardiovascular health, discipline and performance

---

Training:


4 days per week, strength + hypertrophy
Conditioning weekly (Zone 2 + VO2)


I don’t train stupid. I mix stimulus and angles. Some sessions are heavy and low rep, some are lighter and high rep. A mate who used to bodybuild told me building muscle is like sex: you hit it from different angles. That’s close to how I train.


Current strength benchmarks (1RM):
Deadlift: 180 kg
Squat: 120 kg
Bench: 110 kg


Slowly improving these while cutting.

---

Diet:


Daily calories: approx. 500 kcal deficit
High protein, low carb, 2 meals per day
Breakfast is usually cereal or eggs
Psyllium husk added for digestion, no GI issues even after 10 weeks on Tirzepatide

---

Supplementation:


Daily:

• Magnesium
• Centrum for Men
• L-Tyrosine 500 mg
• P-5-P 50 mg
• Rhodiola 500 mg
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• Ginkgo 9000+
• Hawthorn 2000
• B-Complex

Purpose: cardiovascular support, mental performance, recovery, and general health

---

Hormone / PED Use:


Testosterone Enanthate: 300 mg per week (EOD injections)
No other compounds currently
10-week Tirzepatide run completed previously with good results

---

Cycle Status:


Running Test E only at 300 mg/week
No additional PEDs until bloodwork and progress justify it

---

Bloodwork:


Blood test scheduled tomorrow to check markers and adjust if needed

---

Training Focus:


Strength progression
Conditioning and performance
Staying active and competitive year-round
Daily discipline and drive

---

Additional Notes:


This is lifestyle-based training and nutrition, not a temporary phase.
I’m excited to log progress here and stay consistent. I will update with blood markers, strength numbers, conditioning progress, weight changes, and adjustments along the way.

big thanks to @LevButlerov @vanlife_gymbum @Life-Forge for the advice so far!

My Information:

Name: TahiBolo
Age: 34
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 113 kg
Training experience: several years lifting and conditioning

Welcome fully to the EVO family @TahiBolo special thanks to @vanlife_gymbum for helping you.
I wanted to be transparent, @TahiBolo and I spoke in private as well. He's an amazing guy. happy to have him log in our family.

I’ve been lurking on Evolutionary for about 3–4 months now, mainly in the New Zealand section. My long-term priority is health and being a role model for my kids. I had issues with alcohol and drugs in my younger years and have a history of depression and ADHD, so discipline and consistency are important to me.


I’m also someone who has dealt with low testosterone for years. I lost a testicle when I was younger and lived with low levels for a long time before finally acting on it. I didn’t start TRT for physical reasons; I did it for the mental side, and it has helped me immensely.


I like experimenting with supplements and structures to push motivation, mental drive, and performance. I’m a stay-at-home dad and most of my spare time goes into training, conditioning, and working on my project www.injectbuddy.com.


I still play touch and soccer in the summer and rugby in the winter, so staying fit and active is a major goal. I naturally carry most of my weight around my hips and lower back, and it is the last place to strip down. My focus is performance and strength—not aesthetics.


I would also like to be held accountable. I have been known to fall off the edge of the world with my discipline after a while, so I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and sticking with it this time.

Good to hear you opened up because I've had issues with alcohol before, it is a big thing and it takes a lot to actually change and stay on the clean side.
You can read I recently shared my alcoholism past story
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums...-test-on-steroids-and-trt.107781/post-1899190

You are setting yourself up well now well with TRT, this is going to be a win

Current Goals:


Short term: cut weight while maintaining strength and conditioning
Long term: cut into the 92–105 kg range, depending on conditioning and health markers
Primary focus: strength, cardiovascular health, discipline and performance

good goal

Training:


4 days per week, strength + hypertrophy
Conditioning weekly (Zone 2 + VO2)


I don’t train stupid. I mix stimulus and angles. Some sessions are heavy and low rep, some are lighter and high rep. A mate who used to bodybuild told me building muscle is like sex: you hit it from different angles. That’s close to how I train.


Current strength benchmarks (1RM):
Deadlift: 180 kg
Squat: 120 kg
Bench: 110 kg


Slowly improving these while cutting.

training need info a lot more

Diet:


Daily calories: approx. 500 kcal deficit
High protein, low carb, 2 meals per day
Breakfast is usually cereal or eggs
Psyllium husk added for digestion, no GI issues even after 10 weeks on Tirzepatide

diet need info a lot more please, do you track via app?
Diet, Training, Cardio
Diet, please share foods and meals and when you eat them, macros would be good I get your base here but actual meals please
Training, please share actual exercises reps sets and weights, as you go especially get stronger
cardio how much do you do? when etc
If you don't log what you eat or train now, open NOTES on phone and start recording it there and paste here. Or use an app like myfitness pal or cronometer. Very easy.

upplementation:


Daily:

• Magnesium
• Centrum for Men
• L-Tyrosine 500 mg
• P-5-P 50 mg
• Rhodiola 500 mg
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• Ginkgo 9000+
• Hawthorn 2000
• B-Complex

Purpose: cardiovascular support, mental performance, recovery, and general health

supplements
Are you taking high doses Vitamin C?
what digestive supps you use?
digestive enzymes?
multis?
probiotics?
psyllium husk?

Hormone / PED Use:


Testosterone Enanthate: 300 mg per week (EOD injections)
No other compounds currently
10-week Tirzepatide run completed previously with good results

we discussed you didnt like tirzepatide
can I share why or you want to keep it private?

Cycle Status:


Running Test E only at 300 mg/week
No additional PEDs until bloodwork and progress justify it

yes we need to get bloods to see e2

Bloodwork:


Blood test scheduled tomorrow to check markers and adjust if needed

perfect waiting for this to see your e2 levels

 

[TahiBolo]

Do you want to run a GLP-1 again? Would be good to get the BF even lower.

fuck yes i do, i actually started getting really nauseous with tirz so kinda tappered off for a bit, then the guys at @Life-Forge suggested i pin in my thigh, which ima say right now i wish i had done it from the start.

but shit yeah bro i want the goated profile picture like the rest of you guys.

 

[TahiBolo]

Agree, Reta would be a great addition here, you have structured this well and have a solid plan, I admire your reasons for doing so.

But running a cut with Reta and test your health markers will be better and youll drop body fat and hold your muscle

yeah bro thats the plan ive got one more week of tirz and then onto reta for 20 weeks id say.

 

[TahiBolo]

Hello from across the pond brother! My missus is a Kiwi. We got a kick out of your username. We'll do NZ in a camper for our honeymoon.

I can tell by reading this bro you've put a lot of thought into the plan and appreciate the conservative approach to cycle design while still in the fat-loss phase.

Do you have any blood work to share? Would love to see a breakdown on your nutrition as well!

@LevButlerov

i only have my blood work from when i started, and cheers bro not many people get the name haha! but its something im actually proud of i used to get a bit of shit about it when i was younger but now my 1 nuts bigger then most blokes have haha Nutrition is coming, first step is recording.

 

[TahiBolo]

Welcome fully to the EVO family @TahiBolo special thanks to @vanlife_gymbum for helping you.
I wanted to be transparent, @TahiBolo and I spoke in private as well. He's an amazing guy. happy to have him log in our family.

Good to hear you opened up because I've had issues with alcohol before, it is a big thing and it takes a lot to actually change and stay on the clean side.
You can read I recently shared my alcoholism past story
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums...-test-on-steroids-and-trt.107781/post-1899190

You are setting yourself up well now well with TRT, this is going to be a win

good goal

training need info a lot more

diet need info a lot more please, do you track via app?
Diet, Training, Cardio
Diet, please share foods and meals and when you eat them, macros would be good I get your base here but actual meals please
Training, please share actual exercises reps sets and weights, as you go especially get stronger
cardio how much do you do? when etc
If you don't log what you eat or train now, open NOTES on phone and start recording it there and paste here. Or use an app like myfitness pal or cronometer. Very easy.



supplements
Are you taking high doses Vitamin C?
what digestive supps you use?
digestive enzymes?
multis?
probiotics?
psyllium husk?

we discussed you didnt like tirzepatide
can I share why or you want to keep it private?

yes we need to get bloods to see e2

perfect waiting for this to see your e2 levels

Diet, Training, Cardio
I used to purely do Push pull legs, but being honest TRT changed things my recovery is insane atm, i can do a huge push day and be fine the next, so honestly ive just been hitting whatever's not sore. but i will do a full plan shortly.
diet i will record everything i put in

Supplements.
yes i take Vit C Lyposphric 1000mg
Psyllium Husk in the morning and I usually take probiotics and prebiotics

Tirzepatide, yeah brother I'm an open book, was making me bloody nauseous
im really interested to see what my E2 comes back as, no sides atm did notice im slightly slightly less horny

 

[Life-Forge]

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My Information:

Name: TahiBolo
Age: 34
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 113 kg
Training experience: several years lifting and conditioning

---

About Me:


I’ve been lurking on Evolutionary for about 3–4 months now, mainly in the New Zealand section. My long-term priority is health and being a role model for my kids. I had issues with alcohol and drugs in my younger years and have a history of depression and ADHD, so discipline and consistency are important to me.


I’m also someone who has dealt with low testosterone for years. I lost a testicle when I was younger and lived with low levels for a long time before finally acting on it. I didn’t start TRT for physical reasons; I did it for the mental side, and it has helped me immensely.


I like experimenting with supplements and structures to push motivation, mental drive, and performance. I’m a stay-at-home dad and most of my spare time goes into training, conditioning, and working on my project www.injectbuddy.com.


I still play touch and soccer in the summer and rugby in the winter, so staying fit and active is a major goal. I naturally carry most of my weight around my hips and lower back, and it is the last place to strip down. My focus is performance and strength—not aesthetics.


I would also like to be held accountable. I have been known to fall off the edge of the world with my discipline after a while, so I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and sticking with it this time.

---

Current Goals:


Short term: cut weight while maintaining strength and conditioning
Long term: cut into the 92–105 kg range, depending on conditioning and health markers
Primary focus: strength, cardiovascular health, discipline and performance

---

Training:


4 days per week, strength + hypertrophy
Conditioning weekly (Zone 2 + VO2)


I don’t train stupid. I mix stimulus and angles. Some sessions are heavy and low rep, some are lighter and high rep. A mate who used to bodybuild told me building muscle is like sex: you hit it from different angles. That’s close to how I train.


Current strength benchmarks (1RM):
Deadlift: 180 kg
Squat: 120 kg
Bench: 110 kg


Slowly improving these while cutting.

---

Diet:


Daily calories: approx. 500 kcal deficit
High protein, low carb, 2 meals per day
Breakfast is usually cereal or eggs
Psyllium husk added for digestion, no GI issues even after 10 weeks on Tirzepatide

---

Supplementation:


Daily:

• Magnesium
• Centrum for Men
• L-Tyrosine 500 mg
• P-5-P 50 mg
• Rhodiola 500 mg
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• Ginkgo 9000+
• Hawthorn 2000
• B-Complex

Purpose: cardiovascular support, mental performance, recovery, and general health

---

Hormone / PED Use:


Testosterone Enanthate: 300 mg per week (EOD injections)
No other compounds currently
10-week Tirzepatide run completed previously with good results

---

Cycle Status:


Running Test E only at 300 mg/week
No additional PEDs until bloodwork and progress justify it

---

Bloodwork:


Blood test scheduled tomorrow to check markers and adjust if needed

---

Training Focus:


Strength progression
Conditioning and performance
Staying active and competitive year-round
Daily discipline and drive

---

Additional Notes:


This is lifestyle-based training and nutrition, not a temporary phase.
I’m excited to log progress here and stay consistent. I will update with blood markers, strength numbers, conditioning progress, weight changes, and adjustments along the way.

big thanks to @LevButlerov @vanlife_gymbum @Life-Forge for the advice so far!

Great to see you starting a log mate! Really is a great way to hold yourself accountable. You mentioned you got nausea from Tirz, did you ever try dosing in the thigh?

 

[LevButlerov]

Diet, Training, Cardio
I used to purely do Push pull legs, but being honest TRT changed things my recovery is insane atm, i can do a huge push day and be fine the next, so honestly ive just been hitting whatever's not sore. but i will do a full plan shortly.
diet i will record everything i put in

Supplements.
yes i take Vit C Lyposphric 1000mg
Psyllium Husk in the morning and I usually take probiotics and prebiotics

Tirzepatide, yeah brother I'm an open book, was making me bloody nauseous
im really interested to see what my E2 comes back as, no sides atm did notice im slightly slightly less horny

push pull is fine but lets start tracking actual training @TahiBolo

which psyllium pros/digestive enz you take please share pics

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

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My Information:

Name: TahiBolo
Age: 34
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 113 kg
Training experience: several years lifting and conditioning

---

About Me:


I’ve been lurking on Evolutionary for about 3–4 months now, mainly in the New Zealand section. My long-term priority is health and being a role model for my kids. I had issues with alcohol and drugs in my younger years and have a history of depression and ADHD, so discipline and consistency are important to me.


I’m also someone who has dealt with low testosterone for years. I lost a testicle when I was younger and lived with low levels for a long time before finally acting on it. I didn’t start TRT for physical reasons; I did it for the mental side, and it has helped me immensely.


I like experimenting with supplements and structures to push motivation, mental drive, and performance. I’m a stay-at-home dad and most of my spare time goes into training, conditioning, and working on my project www.injectbuddy.com.


I still play touch and soccer in the summer and rugby in the winter, so staying fit and active is a major goal. I naturally carry most of my weight around my hips and lower back, and it is the last place to strip down. My focus is performance and strength—not aesthetics.


I would also like to be held accountable. I have been known to fall off the edge of the world with my discipline after a while, so I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and sticking with it this time.

---

Current Goals:


Short term: cut weight while maintaining strength and conditioning
Long term: cut into the 92–105 kg range, depending on conditioning and health markers
Primary focus: strength, cardiovascular health, discipline and performance

---

Training:


4 days per week, strength + hypertrophy
Conditioning weekly (Zone 2 + VO2)


I don’t train stupid. I mix stimulus and angles. Some sessions are heavy and low rep, some are lighter and high rep. A mate who used to bodybuild told me building muscle is like sex: you hit it from different angles. That’s close to how I train.


Current strength benchmarks (1RM):
Deadlift: 180 kg
Squat: 120 kg
Bench: 110 kg


Slowly improving these while cutting.

---

Diet:


Daily calories: approx. 500 kcal deficit
High protein, low carb, 2 meals per day
Breakfast is usually cereal or eggs
Psyllium husk added for digestion, no GI issues even after 10 weeks on Tirzepatide

---

Supplementation:


Daily:

• Magnesium
• Centrum for Men
• L-Tyrosine 500 mg
• P-5-P 50 mg
• Rhodiola 500 mg
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• Ginkgo 9000+
• Hawthorn 2000
• B-Complex

Purpose: cardiovascular support, mental performance, recovery, and general health

---

Hormone / PED Use:


Testosterone Enanthate: 300 mg per week (EOD injections)
No other compounds currently
10-week Tirzepatide run completed previously with good results

---

Cycle Status:


Running Test E only at 300 mg/week
No additional PEDs until bloodwork and progress justify it

---

Bloodwork:


Blood test scheduled tomorrow to check markers and adjust if needed

---

Training Focus:


Strength progression
Conditioning and performance
Staying active and competitive year-round
Daily discipline and drive

---

Additional Notes:


This is lifestyle-based training and nutrition, not a temporary phase.
I’m excited to log progress here and stay consistent. I will update with blood markers, strength numbers, conditioning progress, weight changes, and adjustments along the way.

big thanks to @LevButlerov @vanlife_gymbum @Life-Forge for the advice so far!

Hey welcome to Evo bro! Awesome you're going to log. I'm a big fan of the testosterone + GLP-1 combo, I think more people should do it as a weightloss phase and to get accustomed to testosterone before they do more complex cycles. I made a mistake adding orals too soon and I couldn't tell what was responsible for what symptom.

Lots of people aren't suitable but you and I have to use external testosterone for medical reasons anyway, and that affords as certain luxuries like not worrying about suppression and PCT.

I did this for 8 weeks in my first log, 300mg for the first month and 400mg the second, 2mg retatrutide the whole 8 weeks then increased it to 2.5mg for my current log/cycle which I'm currently on week 5. I posted pics from week 1, 7 and 10 in my latest log entry two days ago if you want to see how that went.

Looking forward to following your progress bro, your plan is solid and will definitely work.

 

[TahiBolo]

Hey welcome to Evo bro! Awesome you're going to log. I'm a big fan of the testosterone + GLP-1 combo, I think more people should do it as a weightloss phase and to get accustomed to testosterone before they do more complex cycles. I made a mistake adding orals too soon and I couldn't tell what was responsible for what symptom.

Lots of people aren't suitable but you and I have to use external testosterone for medical reasons anyway, and that affords as certain luxuries like not worrying about suppression and PCT.

I did this for 8 weeks in my first log, 300mg for the first month and 400mg the second, 2mg retatrutide the whole 8 weeks then increased it to 2.5mg for my current log/cycle which I'm currently on week 5. I posted pics from week 1, 7 and 10 in my latest log entry two days ago if you want to see how that went.

Looking forward to following your progress bro, your plan is solid and will definitely work.

hey brother, how was your E2 running 300mg? looks like we are doing the same rough journey tbh yeah im like a kid in a candy shop wanting to add orals n shit but ill stay the course

 

[HarleyGuy]

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My Information:

Name: TahiBolo
Age: 34
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 113 kg
Training experience: several years lifting and conditioning

---

About Me:


I’ve been lurking on Evolutionary for about 3–4 months now, mainly in the New Zealand section. My long-term priority is health and being a role model for my kids. I had issues with alcohol and drugs in my younger years and have a history of depression and ADHD, so discipline and consistency are important to me.


I’m also someone who has dealt with low testosterone for years. I lost a testicle when I was younger and lived with low levels for a long time before finally acting on it. I didn’t start TRT for physical reasons; I did it for the mental side, and it has helped me immensely.


I like experimenting with supplements and structures to push motivation, mental drive, and performance. I’m a stay-at-home dad and most of my spare time goes into training, conditioning, and working on my project www.injectbuddy.com.


I still play touch and soccer in the summer and rugby in the winter, so staying fit and active is a major goal. I naturally carry most of my weight around my hips and lower back, and it is the last place to strip down. My focus is performance and strength—not aesthetics.


I would also like to be held accountable. I have been known to fall off the edge of the world with my discipline after a while, so I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and sticking with it this time.

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Current Goals:


Short term: cut weight while maintaining strength and conditioning
Long term: cut into the 92–105 kg range, depending on conditioning and health markers
Primary focus: strength, cardiovascular health, discipline and performance

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Training:


4 days per week, strength + hypertrophy
Conditioning weekly (Zone 2 + VO2)


I don’t train stupid. I mix stimulus and angles. Some sessions are heavy and low rep, some are lighter and high rep. A mate who used to bodybuild told me building muscle is like sex: you hit it from different angles. That’s close to how I train.


Current strength benchmarks (1RM):
Deadlift: 180 kg
Squat: 120 kg
Bench: 110 kg


Slowly improving these while cutting.

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Diet:


Daily calories: approx. 500 kcal deficit
High protein, low carb, 2 meals per day
Breakfast is usually cereal or eggs
Psyllium husk added for digestion, no GI issues even after 10 weeks on Tirzepatide

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Supplementation:


Daily:

• Magnesium
• Centrum for Men
• L-Tyrosine 500 mg
• P-5-P 50 mg
• Rhodiola 500 mg
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• Ginkgo 9000+
• Hawthorn 2000
• B-Complex

Purpose: cardiovascular support, mental performance, recovery, and general health

---

Hormone / PED Use:


Testosterone Enanthate: 300 mg per week (EOD injections)
No other compounds currently
10-week Tirzepatide run completed previously with good results

---

Cycle Status:


Running Test E only at 300 mg/week
No additional PEDs until bloodwork and progress justify it

---

Bloodwork:


Blood test scheduled tomorrow to check markers and adjust if needed

---

Training Focus:


Strength progression
Conditioning and performance
Staying active and competitive year-round
Daily discipline and drive

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Additional Notes:


This is lifestyle-based training and nutrition, not a temporary phase.
I’m excited to log progress here and stay consistent. I will update with blood markers, strength numbers, conditioning progress, weight changes, and adjustments along the way.

big thanks to @LevButlerov @vanlife_gymbum @Life-Forge for the advice so far!

Good start to a log bro and welcome to EVO!

and I’ll take a look at this closer once home but for starters and to help us with drug interactions and supplement suggestions can you speak to any Rx medication you’re on for ADHD and depression.

Happy to see you motivated and determined to make this a full lifestyle change it will entirely change the depression issues it’s been proven in studies and mentioned on EVO podcasts many times as well.

Great work bro!

 

[TahiBolo]

Good start to a log bro and welcome to EVO!

and I’ll take a look at this closer once home but for starters and to help us with drug interactions and supplement suggestions can you speak to any Rx medication you’re on for ADHD and depression.

Happy to see you motivated and determined to make this a full lifestyle change it will entirely change the depression issues it’s been proven in studies and mentioned on EVO podcasts many times as well.

Great work bro!

cheers brother, I am not on any medication currently for depression & ADHD, only just sorting out my Test was the best thing for my Depression just made me honestly not give a fuck about negative things anymore lol. and as for ADHD i am prescribed it but don't take it shit turns me into a zombie and ruins my personality

 

[TahiBolo]

lmao anyone want to hazard a guess on my body fat%?

 

[HarleyGuy]

cheers brother, I am not on any medication currently for depression & ADHD, only just sorting out my Test was the best thing for my Depression just made me honestly not give a fuck about negative things anymore lol. and as for ADHD i am prescribed it but don't take it shit turns me into a zombie and ruins my personality

Another testament to TRT + Exercise/Diet > Big Pharma

 

[HarleyGuy]

lmao anyone want to hazard a guess on my body fat%?

25%-27% thereabouts.

 

[TahiBolo]

Another testament to TRT + Exercise/Diet > Big Pharma

yeah its honestly wild the start of my journey began about 5 years ago heavily depressed Drinking etc. unhappy had recently quit my job (I was in a high paying job and was motivated as fuck then all of a sudden I got hit with the black dog) I had noticed that my mates I started training with were exploding with muscle and I was the same, I went to the doctor and asked to get a blood test for my hormones and I was flat out told I had depression and no need for the blood test, I took these little pills for 4 years before I got off them, they worked made me happy I guess but still no motivation/drive/purpose still not getting progress at the gym, playing sports would take me 3-4 days to recover, sex life was non-existent/wife thinking I didn't find her attractive (She's gawjus)

fucks me off that doctors jump to that, one day ill be a Politician and advocate for people like myself.

25%-27% thereabouts.

cheers bro i didnt want to guess and be humbled HA HA

 

[Dreamer]

yeah its honestly wild the start of my journey began about 5 years ago heavily depressed Drinking etc. unhappy had recently quit my job (I was in a high paying job and was motivated as fuck then all of a sudden I got hit with the black dog) I had noticed that my mates I started training with were exploding with muscle and I was the same, I went to the doctor and asked to get a blood test for my hormones and I was flat out told I had depression and no need for the blood test, I took these little pills for 4 years before I got off them, they worked made me happy I guess but still no motivation/drive/purpose still not getting progress at the gym, playing sports would take me 3-4 days to recover, sex life was non-existent/wife thinking I didn't find her attractive (She's gawjus)

fucks me off that doctors jump to that, one day ill be a Politician and advocate for people like myself.




cheers bro i didnt want to guess and be humbled HA HA

This lifestyle will replace any anti depressant or medication no doubt - so many brothers here have the same sort of story with drinking, drugs, medications. This is best cure.
I dont care what the medical community says - I will forever continue to take my health in my own hands. order my own tests, source my own meds and use diet, lifestyle and supplements to make sure I never need them for as long as possible.

Your body fat is probably up to like 30% brother - but thats completely fine, it will literally fall off you with your plan and consistency, I can see your driven and motivated.

 

[Pigsy]

Welcome to EVO brother. Will be following your journey

 

[TahiBolo]

Welcome to EVO brother. Will be following your journey

cheers brother

 

[vanlife_gymbum]

I was flat out told I had depression and no need for the blood test, I took these little pills for 4 years before I got off them, they worked made me happy I guess but still no motivation/drive/purpose still not getting progress at the gym,

That's fucking terrible man. I asked for the medication myself (methadone) but that's what took my drive too. It pushed my low testosterone over the edge but I probably shouldn't blame it exclusively because constant drinking and being fat wouldn't have helped and I was probably low anyway before adding that. I'd be pretty upset if it was from random pills they gave me to avoid a blood test.

It's criminal they can do that. They can lie to your face anout it too.

But about your gyno question nah I didn't have trouble, but now I'm taking 600mg test and 300mg equipoise and eq effects those things too so I don't think you can get much from my experience there.

Are you worried about something? Do you have Arimidex or Nolvadex or anything already?

 

[TahiBolo]

That's fucking terrible man. I asked for the medication myself (methadone) but that's what took my drive too. It pushed my low testosterone over the edge but I probably shouldn't blame it exclusively because constant drinking and being fat wouldn't have helped and I was probably low anyway before adding that. I'd be pretty upset if it was from random pills they gave me to avoid a blood test.

It's criminal they can do that. They can lie to your face anout it too.

But about your gyno question nah I didn't have trouble, but now I'm taking 600mg test and 300mg equipoise and eq effects those things too so I don't think you can get much from my experience there.

Are you worried about something? Do you have Arimidex or Nolvadex or anything already?

no i dont actually have Arimidex on hand thats why im wondering if i should get some just in case

 

[LevButlerov]

no i dont actually have Arimidex on hand thats why im wondering if i should get some just in case

You should get arimidex or aromasin its a must, @TahiBolo

 

[TahiBolo]

28/11/2025 - todays word : Intensity ​

Hi Team, Great day today.

Started logging my meals, as expected has made me more conscious of what I'm putting in my body trying to hit 190grams of protein a day could a be a struggle for me but ah fuck it we'll get there posting food now at 2:30pm as ill be honest im full and not sure how im going to make up the surplus of protein probably another shake later. going away for the weekend so wont be in the gym but will be plenty of walking and swimming and wont be eating crap either.

went for a 3k walk today followed by 10 minutes on the stair climber at the gym then into my weight's session, felt good today super angry and focused luckily the gym was empty because there was a good 60 minutes of grunting took a snap in the mirror shirt on ofc.

work out started with this (body being warm from walking and stairmaster just did some band work and stretching.)
i love body weight stuff as ive always been a fat boy who cant do them so any chance i do press ups/dips/chin ups
also recovering from a hamstring tear so legs have been quiet for a while just easing back into them today

Squat
90kg for 12/12/10 getting nice and low with a pause and then exploding up (doing the power moves to help with Rugby)
Bench Press + Cable Row pull downs/chin ups(Before each row i do 1 chin up) superset
Bench 60kg x 15 80kg x 12 80kg x 8
pull downs 53kg x 15 71kg x 10 83kg x 8
Deadlift + tricep rope pull down
deadlift 100kgs x 10 130kgs x 8 130kgs x 8
Pull down - 23kgs x 8 x 3

Incline Dumbell press + Face pulls
dumbell press 27 x 10 , 31 x 8 , 31 x 6 (starting to really fatigue my press here)
Face pulls 23kg x 8 x 3

Barbell Preacher Curls + Push ups & Dips to failure
27kgs x 8 x 3 (only bicep work but really fatigued already)
Dips could only manage 2 at a time before failing and push ups was 15 / 7 / 3

fucking cooked lads

meals as follows

Food Log – 28/11/2025​

Meals​

6:00 AM

• Black coffee

8:00 AM

• Wheatmeal toast + peanut butter
• Standard Gatorade scoop

10:00 AM

• Avalanche 99% sugar-free flat white
• Splash milk

12:30 PM

• Chicken breast
• 3 poached eggs
• ½ avocado
• 1 head broccoli

2:30 PM

• Celsius 330 mL

4:00 PM

• 1 large banana
• 2 scoops whey protein

---

Macros so far​

Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1,370 kcal	112 g	105 g	53 g

---

Goals​

• Calories: 2,200
• Protein: 190 g
• Carbs: 160 g
• Fat: 80 g

 

[Dreamer]

Nice layout and detailed update - intensity is right, great training - I love the stair master, Jay Cutler swears by it, if its good enough for him its good enough for me

 

[R.AP]

i only have my blood work from when i started, and cheers bro not many people get the name haha! but its something im actually proud of i used to get a bit of shit about it when i was younger but now my 1 nuts bigger then most blokes have haha Nutrition is coming, first step is recording.

Good work brother I'll be keeping an eye out!

 

[LevButlerov]

28/11/2025 - todays word : Intensity ​

View attachment 147567

Hi Team, Great day today.

Started logging my meals, as expected has made me more conscious of what I'm putting in my body trying to hit 190grams of protein a day could a be a struggle for me but ah fuck it we'll get there posting food now at 2:30pm as ill be honest im full and not sure how im going to make up the surplus of protein probably another shake later. going away for the weekend so wont be in the gym but will be plenty of walking and swimming and wont be eating crap either.

went for a 3k walk today followed by 10 minutes on the stair climber at the gym then into my weight's session, felt good today super angry and focused luckily the gym was empty because there was a good 60 minutes of grunting took a snap in the mirror shirt on ofc.

work out started with this (body being warm from walking and stairmaster just did some band work and stretching.)
i love body weight stuff as ive always been a fat boy who cant do them so any chance i do press ups/dips/chin ups
also recovering from a hamstring tear so legs have been quiet for a while just easing back into them today

Squat
90kg for 12/12/10 getting nice and low with a pause and then exploding up (doing the power moves to help with Rugby)
Bench Press + Cable Row pull downs/chin ups(Before each row i do 1 chin up) superset
Bench 60kg x 15 80kg x 12 80kg x 8
pull downs 53kg x 15 71kg x 10 83kg x 8
Deadlift + tricep rope pull down
deadlift 100kgs x 10 130kgs x 8 130kgs x 8
Pull down - 23kgs x 8 x 3

Incline Dumbell press + Face pulls
dumbell press 27 x 10 , 31 x 8 , 31 x 6 (starting to really fatigue my press here)
Face pulls 23kg x 8 x 3

Barbell Preacher Curls + Push ups & Dips to failure
27kgs x 8 x 3 (only bicep work but really fatigued already)
Dips could only manage 2 at a time before failing and push ups was 15 / 7 / 3

fucking cooked lads

meals as follows

Food Log – 28/11/2025​

Meals​

6:00 AM

• Black coffee

8:00 AM

• Wheatmeal toast + peanut butter
• Standard Gatorade scoop

10:00 AM

• Avalanche 99% sugar-free flat white
• Splash milk

12:30 PM

• Chicken breast
• 3 poached eggs
• ½ avocado
• 1 head broccoli

2:30 PM

• Celsius 330 mL

4:00 PM

• 1 large banana
• 2 scoops whey protein

---

Macros so far​

Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1,370 kcal	112 g	105 g	53 g

---

Goals​

• Calories: 2,200
• Protein: 190 g
• Carbs: 160 g
• Fat: 80 g

Started logging my meals, as expected has made me more conscious of what I'm putting in my body trying to hit 190grams of protein a day could a be a struggle for me but ah fuck it we'll get there posting food now at 2:30pm as ill be honest im full and not sure how im going to make up the surplus of protein probably another shake later. going away for the weekend so wont be in the gym but will be plenty of walking and swimming and wont be eating crap either.

Good layout but can you post the stuff in your own words not using ai, we want to talk to you not ai chatbot please @TahiBolo even to correct format no need just write the way you see it.

went for a 3k walk today followed by 10 minutes on the stair climber at the gym then into my weight's session, felt good today super angry and focused luckily the gym was empty because there was a good 60 minutes of grunting took a snap in the mirror shirt on ofc.

well done, good cardio!

work out started with this (body being warm from walking and stairmaster just did some band work and stretching.)
i love body weight stuff as ive always been a fat boy who cant do them so any chance i do press ups/dips/chin ups
also recovering from a hamstring tear so legs have been quiet for a while just easing back into them today

you should concentrate on treadmill on incline no need stairmaster

Squat
90kg for 12/12/10 getting nice and low with a pause and then exploding up (doing the power moves to help with Rugby)
Bench Press + Cable Row pull downs/chin ups(Before each row i do 1 chin up) superset
Bench 60kg x 15 80kg x 12 80kg x 8
pull downs 53kg x 15 71kg x 10 83kg x 8
Deadlift + tricep rope pull down
deadlift 100kgs x 10 130kgs x 8 130kgs x 8
Pull down - 23kgs x 8 x 3

Incline Dumbell press + Face pulls
dumbell press 27 x 10 , 31 x 8 , 31 x 6 (starting to really fatigue my press here)
Face pulls 23kg x 8 x 3

Barbell Preacher Curls + Push ups & Dips to failure
27kgs x 8 x 3 (only bicep work but really fatigued already)
Dips could only manage 2 at a time before failing and push ups was 15 / 7 / 3

fucking cooked lads

meals as follows

I like the drop set on bench, but you doing all big exercises 1 day? you dont get DOMS? or is this 1st time?

Food Log – 28/11/2025​

Meals​

6:00 AM

• Black coffee

8:00 AM

• Wheatmeal toast + peanut butter
• Standard Gatorade scoop

10:00 AM

• Avalanche 99% sugar-free flat white
• Splash milk

12:30 PM

• Chicken breast
• 3 poached eggs
• ½ avocado
• 1 head broccoli

2:30 PM

• Celsius 330 mL

4:00 PM

• 1 large banana
• 2 scoops whey protein

---

Macros so far​

Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1,370 kcal	112 g	105 g	53 g

---

Goals​

• Calories: 2,200
• Protein: 190 g
• Carbs: 160 g
• Fat: 80 g

8:00 AM

• Wheatmeal toast + peanut butter
• Standard Gatorade scoop

replace with oatmeal (you can do overnight oats) with 1 scoop protein and walnuts 3

0:00 AM

• Avalanche 99% sugar-free flat white
• Splash milk

replace with protein shake 1 scoop with milk and almond butter

12:30 PM

• Chicken breast
• 3 poached eggs
• ½ avocado
• 1 head broccoli

good meal

2:30 PM

• Celsius 330 mL

sugar free?

4:00 PM

• 1 large banana
• 2 scoops whey protein

good meal

post rest as you go please

 

[LevButlerov]

@TahiBolo any log updates?

 

[TahiBolo]

Gday lads sorry for the fall off! i was waiting on labs that honestly felt for an eternity to get here. the food log

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml) and once a week pinning 1.5mg of Reta (i have been told every day is overboard but personally i have found i need to consistently or i forget and don't do it

since the last log i have been training every 2 days in the gym doing full body hitting every group my recovery is mint at the moment, and also playing sport twice a week which has been quite intensive as we are in summer atm. i am tracking my steps now and aiming to hit 10k+ everyday i am averaging this currently, someday's less and someday's when i play sport way more. i am struggling majorly with hitting protein goals and need to put more effort into this area

i had a great chat with a GP here in NZ and was fully transparent with him, in the hopes of him referring me for a blood test. i was fully expecting to get the lecture about hormone abuse blah blah. but he just raised an eye brow at me and said okay smart. then we proceeded to talk about how GP's are becoming more educated in this area, and he has supported body builders in there journey as he would rather they be upfront and get clinical T then UGL, anyway great chat with him he wasn't my proper GP and was only a locum but i will be transferring to him.

anyway here is the results from my bloods.
CBC

• Haemoglobin: 147 g/L
• Haematocrit: 0.45 L/L
• MCV: 76 fL
• MCH: 25 pg
• WBC: 8.0 ×10⁹/L
• Neutrophils: 5.4 ×10⁹/L
• Lymphocytes: 1.7 ×10⁹/L
• Monocytes: 0.6 ×10⁹/L
• Eosinophils: 0.3 ×10⁹/L
• Basophils: 0.1 ×10⁹/L
• Platelets: 239 ×10⁹/L

Renal / Electrolytes

• Sodium: 139 mmol/L
• Potassium: 4.4 mmol/L
• Urea: 6.1 mmol/L
• Creatinine: 97 µmol/L
• eGFR: 87 mL/min
• Uric Acid: 0.41 mmol/L

Liver

• Bilirubin: 17 µmol/L
• ALP: 63 U/L
• GGT: 29 U/L
• ALT: 37 U/L
• Total Protein: 71 g/L
• Albumin: 41 g/L
• Globulin: 30 g/L

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.2 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: 2.6 mmol/L
• HDL: 0.92 mmol/L
• LDL (calc): 2.3 mmol/L
• TC/HDL Ratio: 4.5

Hormones

• Testosterone: 23.6 nmol/L
• Estradiol: 152 pmol/L
• TSH: 0.84 mU/L
• PSA: 0.37 µg/L
• SHBG: 23.0 nmol/L

Iron / Vitamins

• Ferritin: 110 µg/L
• Iron: 13 µmol/L
• Transferrin: 2.16 g/L
• Transferrin Saturation: 27%
• Vitamin B12: 349 pmol/L
• Folate: 23.2 nmol/L

Metabolic / Bone

• HbA1c: 34 mmol/mol
• Calcium: 2.41 mmol/L
• Adjusted Calcium: 2.36 mmol/L
• Phosphate: 1.12 mmol/L

TDLR:

Weight:113kgs -> 110.7kgs as of this morning (im hungry for that below 109.9kgs)
HCT:0.45 (I have always been low for HCT before starting TRT)
T:23.6 (not sure why Free T not ordered perhaps still coming)
E2 152 pmol/L


with labs and how i feel, i was interested in E2 i dont have water bloating/no sore nipples etc, i did notice i have been a little bit more emotional e.g. watch a kids movie with the kids and im wiping the odd tear away.
sleep has been shit not sure if its related to hormones or not but i fall asleep fine perfect within minutes when i want to, but i wake up 3am wired and ready to go and cant sleep.

should i be looking at a small amount of AI?

going gym today will take an update picture, also i will try to update this daily even with a how i'm feeling diary entry just to maintain the habit. also thanks to @LevButlerov for keeping me accountable.

 

[LevButlerov]

Gday lads sorry for the fall off! i was waiting on labs that honestly felt for an eternity to get here. the food log

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml) and once a week pinning 1.5mg of Reta (i have been told every day is overboard but personally i have found i need to consistently or i forget and don't do it

since the last log i have been training every 2 days in the gym doing full body hitting every group my recovery is mint at the moment, and also playing sport twice a week which has been quite intensive as we are in summer atm. i am tracking my steps now and aiming to hit 10k+ everyday i am averaging this currently, someday's less and someday's when i play sport way more. i am struggling majorly with hitting protein goals and need to put more effort into this area

i had a great chat with a GP here in NZ and was fully transparent with him, in the hopes of him referring me for a blood test. i was fully expecting to get the lecture about hormone abuse blah blah. but he just raised an eye brow at me and said okay smart. then we proceeded to talk about how GP's are becoming more educated in this area, and he has supported body builders in there journey as he would rather they be upfront and get clinical T then UGL, anyway great chat with him he wasn't my proper GP and was only a locum but i will be transferring to him.

anyway here is the results from my bloods.
CBC

• Haemoglobin: 147 g/L
• Haematocrit: 0.45 L/L
• MCV: 76 fL
• MCH: 25 pg
• WBC: 8.0 ×10⁹/L
• Neutrophils: 5.4 ×10⁹/L
• Lymphocytes: 1.7 ×10⁹/L
• Monocytes: 0.6 ×10⁹/L
• Eosinophils: 0.3 ×10⁹/L
• Basophils: 0.1 ×10⁹/L
• Platelets: 239 ×10⁹/L

Renal / Electrolytes

• Sodium: 139 mmol/L
• Potassium: 4.4 mmol/L
• Urea: 6.1 mmol/L
• Creatinine: 97 µmol/L
• eGFR: 87 mL/min
• Uric Acid: 0.41 mmol/L

Liver

• Bilirubin: 17 µmol/L
• ALP: 63 U/L
• GGT: 29 U/L
• ALT: 37 U/L
• Total Protein: 71 g/L
• Albumin: 41 g/L
• Globulin: 30 g/L

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.2 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: 2.6 mmol/L
• HDL: 0.92 mmol/L
• LDL (calc): 2.3 mmol/L
• TC/HDL Ratio: 4.5

Hormones

• Testosterone: 23.6 nmol/L
• Estradiol: 152 pmol/L
• TSH: 0.84 mU/L
• PSA: 0.37 µg/L
• SHBG: 23.0 nmol/L

Iron / Vitamins

• Ferritin: 110 µg/L
• Iron: 13 µmol/L
• Transferrin: 2.16 g/L
• Transferrin Saturation: 27%
• Vitamin B12: 349 pmol/L
• Folate: 23.2 nmol/L

Metabolic / Bone

• HbA1c: 34 mmol/mol
• Calcium: 2.41 mmol/L
• Adjusted Calcium: 2.36 mmol/L
• Phosphate: 1.12 mmol/L

TDLR:

Weight:113kgs -> 110.7kgs as of this morning (im hungry for that below 109.9kgs)
HCT:0.45 (I have always been low for HCT before starting TRT)
T:23.6 (not sure why Free T not ordered perhaps still coming)
E2 152 pmol/L


with labs and how i feel, i was interested in E2 i dont have water bloating/no sore nipples etc, i did notice i have been a little bit more emotional e.g. watch a kids movie with the kids and im wiping the odd tear away.
sleep has been shit not sure if its related to hormones or not but i fall asleep fine perfect within minutes when i want to, but i wake up 3am wired and ready to go and cant sleep.

should i be looking at a small amount of AI?

going gym today will take an update picture, also i will try to update this daily even with a how i'm feeling diary entry just to maintain the habit. also thanks to @LevButlerov for keeping me accountable.

Finally we see an updated @TahiBolo we were worried about you, I was for sure! dont leave the EVO family handing so long please.
good to see you sharing.
on the bloods, can you share the actual paper with rangers? just blur your personal info

on the e2 you dont have outward sides thats possible but other issues can arise

can you start sharing some food and training with us please? actual macros
and waiting on pics


@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@SPOONMAN366 @coolguy77711

 

[TahiBolo]

no paper brother just screen shots off online lab markers

 

[LevButlerov]

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml)

I want to clarify this @TahiBolo you're pinning 42 mgs testosterone ED which is roughly 280mgs/week and your test levels are 23?
what brand is this?

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no paper brother just screen shots off online lab markers

 

[TahiBolo]

Test E pinnacle performance 250mg/ml every mid morning this stuff is from Austarlabs, i have been using the new vial for id say 3-4 weeks now before that was Test E from Life-Forge, i am pinning in my thigh.

 

[LevButlerov]

Test E pinnacle performance 250mg/ml every mid morning this stuff is from Austarlabs, i have been using the new vial for id say 3-4 weeks now before that was Test E from Life-Forge, i am pinning in my thigh.

to clarify this whole thing, the blood work was after 42 mgs of test for how long? and the brand for the blood work was @Life-Forge not @AuStarLabs ? @TahiBolo

 

[TahiBolo]

i have been using 42mg of test daily for about 12 weeks now, and the swap from life-forge -> Austar was about 3-4 weeks ago

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

get onto a forum sponsor! 250mg a week of test E should have your reading a fair bit higher!

 

[Dreamer]

i have been using 42mg of test daily for about 12 weeks now, and the swap from life-forge -> Austar was about 3-4 weeks ago

Its quite a low total t for the amount your using - but missing free t and shgb etc

 

[TahiBolo]

Its quite a low total t for the amount your using - but missing free t and shgb etc

i wonder if there was issues with the original T i was using i have noticed a difference since started using @AuStarLabs i will rerun labs in 6 weeks.

 

[Mobster]

Good news with the GP chat

 

[stevesmi]

Gday lads sorry for the fall off! i was waiting on labs that honestly felt for an eternity to get here. the food log

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml) and once a week pinning 1.5mg of Reta (i have been told every day is overboard but personally i have found i need to consistently or i forget and don't do it

since the last log i have been training every 2 days in the gym doing full body hitting every group my recovery is mint at the moment, and also playing sport twice a week which has been quite intensive as we are in summer atm. i am tracking my steps now and aiming to hit 10k+ everyday i am averaging this currently, someday's less and someday's when i play sport way more. i am struggling majorly with hitting protein goals and need to put more effort into this area

i had a great chat with a GP here in NZ and was fully transparent with him, in the hopes of him referring me for a blood test. i was fully expecting to get the lecture about hormone abuse blah blah. but he just raised an eye brow at me and said okay smart. then we proceeded to talk about how GP's are becoming more educated in this area, and he has supported body builders in there journey as he would rather they be upfront and get clinical T then UGL, anyway great chat with him he wasn't my proper GP and was only a locum but i will be transferring to him.

anyway here is the results from my bloods.
CBC

• Haemoglobin: 147 g/L
• Haematocrit: 0.45 L/L
• MCV: 76 fL
• MCH: 25 pg
• WBC: 8.0 ×10⁹/L
• Neutrophils: 5.4 ×10⁹/L
• Lymphocytes: 1.7 ×10⁹/L
• Monocytes: 0.6 ×10⁹/L
• Eosinophils: 0.3 ×10⁹/L
• Basophils: 0.1 ×10⁹/L
• Platelets: 239 ×10⁹/L

Renal / Electrolytes

• Sodium: 139 mmol/L
• Potassium: 4.4 mmol/L
• Urea: 6.1 mmol/L
• Creatinine: 97 µmol/L
• eGFR: 87 mL/min
• Uric Acid: 0.41 mmol/L

Liver

• Bilirubin: 17 µmol/L
• ALP: 63 U/L
• GGT: 29 U/L
• ALT: 37 U/L
• Total Protein: 71 g/L
• Albumin: 41 g/L
• Globulin: 30 g/L

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.2 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: 2.6 mmol/L
• HDL: 0.92 mmol/L
• LDL (calc): 2.3 mmol/L
• TC/HDL Ratio: 4.5

Hormones

• Testosterone: 23.6 nmol/L
• Estradiol: 152 pmol/L
• TSH: 0.84 mU/L
• PSA: 0.37 µg/L
• SHBG: 23.0 nmol/L

Iron / Vitamins

• Ferritin: 110 µg/L
• Iron: 13 µmol/L
• Transferrin: 2.16 g/L
• Transferrin Saturation: 27%
• Vitamin B12: 349 pmol/L
• Folate: 23.2 nmol/L

Metabolic / Bone

• HbA1c: 34 mmol/mol
• Calcium: 2.41 mmol/L
• Adjusted Calcium: 2.36 mmol/L
• Phosphate: 1.12 mmol/L

TDLR:

Weight:113kgs -> 110.7kgs as of this morning (im hungry for that below 109.9kgs)
HCT:0.45 (I have always been low for HCT before starting TRT)
T:23.6 (not sure why Free T not ordered perhaps still coming)
E2 152 pmol/L


with labs and how i feel, i was interested in E2 i dont have water bloating/no sore nipples etc, i did notice i have been a little bit more emotional e.g. watch a kids movie with the kids and im wiping the odd tear away.
sleep has been shit not sure if its related to hormones or not but i fall asleep fine perfect within minutes when i want to, but i wake up 3am wired and ready to go and cant sleep.

should i be looking at a small amount of AI?

going gym today will take an update picture, also i will try to update this daily even with a how i'm feeling diary entry just to maintain the habit. also thanks to @LevButlerov for keeping me accountable.

@TahiBolo sleep is extremely crucial, so it's important that you get that resolved. If you can't sleep, you can't recover. It will only end up leading to more injuries.

 

[Ulter]

Gday lads sorry for the fall off! i was waiting on labs that honestly felt for an eternity to get here. the food log

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml) and once a week pinning 1.5mg of Reta (i have been told every day is overboard but personally i have found i need to consistently or i forget and don't do it

since the last log i have been training every 2 days in the gym doing full body hitting every group my recovery is mint at the moment, and also playing sport twice a week which has been quite intensive as we are in summer atm. i am tracking my steps now and aiming to hit 10k+ everyday i am averaging this currently, someday's less and someday's when i play sport way more. i am struggling majorly with hitting protein goals and need to put more effort into this area

i had a great chat with a GP here in NZ and was fully transparent with him, in the hopes of him referring me for a blood test. i was fully expecting to get the lecture about hormone abuse blah blah. but he just raised an eye brow at me and said okay smart. then we proceeded to talk about how GP's are becoming more educated in this area, and he has supported body builders in there journey as he would rather they be upfront and get clinical T then UGL, anyway great chat with him he wasn't my proper GP and was only a locum but i will be transferring to him.

anyway here is the results from my bloods.
CBC

• Haemoglobin: 147 g/L
• Haematocrit: 0.45 L/L
• MCV: 76 fL
• MCH: 25 pg
• WBC: 8.0 ×10⁹/L
• Neutrophils: 5.4 ×10⁹/L
• Lymphocytes: 1.7 ×10⁹/L
• Monocytes: 0.6 ×10⁹/L
• Eosinophils: 0.3 ×10⁹/L
• Basophils: 0.1 ×10⁹/L
• Platelets: 239 ×10⁹/L

Renal / Electrolytes

• Sodium: 139 mmol/L
• Potassium: 4.4 mmol/L
• Urea: 6.1 mmol/L
• Creatinine: 97 µmol/L
• eGFR: 87 mL/min
• Uric Acid: 0.41 mmol/L

Liver

• Bilirubin: 17 µmol/L
• ALP: 63 U/L
• GGT: 29 U/L
• ALT: 37 U/L
• Total Protein: 71 g/L
• Albumin: 41 g/L
• Globulin: 30 g/L

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.2 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: 2.6 mmol/L
• HDL: 0.92 mmol/L
• LDL (calc): 2.3 mmol/L
• TC/HDL Ratio: 4.5

Hormones

• Testosterone: 23.6 nmol/L
• Estradiol: 152 pmol/L
• TSH: 0.84 mU/L
• PSA: 0.37 µg/L
• SHBG: 23.0 nmol/L

Iron / Vitamins

• Ferritin: 110 µg/L
• Iron: 13 µmol/L
• Transferrin: 2.16 g/L
• Transferrin Saturation: 27%
• Vitamin B12: 349 pmol/L
• Folate: 23.2 nmol/L

Metabolic / Bone

• HbA1c: 34 mmol/mol
• Calcium: 2.41 mmol/L
• Adjusted Calcium: 2.36 mmol/L
• Phosphate: 1.12 mmol/L

TDLR:

Weight:113kgs -> 110.7kgs as of this morning (im hungry for that below 109.9kgs)
HCT:0.45 (I have always been low for HCT before starting TRT)
T:23.6 (not sure why Free T not ordered perhaps still coming)
E2 152 pmol/L


with labs and how i feel, i was interested in E2 i dont have water bloating/no sore nipples etc, i did notice i have been a little bit more emotional e.g. watch a kids movie with the kids and im wiping the odd tear away.
sleep has been shit not sure if its related to hormones or not but i fall asleep fine perfect within minutes when i want to, but i wake up 3am wired and ready to go and cant sleep.

should i be looking at a small amount of AI?

going gym today will take an update picture, also i will try to update this daily even with a how i'm feeling diary entry just to maintain the habit. also thanks to @LevButlerov for keeping me accountable.

That's really good that you're being transparent with your doctor. It can end up saving your life being like that. Too many people try to hide stuff from their doctor, it's very weird. @TahiBolo

 

[ceo]

i wonder if there was issues with the original T i was using i have noticed a difference since started using @AuStarLabs i will rerun labs in 6 weeks.

Bros gear quality is very important.Seen a lot of bad gear over the years. @TahiBolo you definitely don't want to mess around with shit gear.

 

[2Thick]

Test E pinnacle performance 250mg/ml every mid morning this stuff is from Austarlabs, i have been using the new vial for id say 3-4 weeks now before that was Test E from Life-Forge, i am pinning in my thigh.

@TahiBolo make sure you rotate. Don't just pin in your thigh all the time. You've got to find three or four muscles that you really like injecting in. So you rotate it. You'll end up with abscesses if you do not.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Gday lads sorry for the fall off! i was waiting on labs that honestly felt for an eternity to get here. the food log

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml) and once a week pinning 1.5mg of Reta (i have been told every day is overboard but personally i have found i need to consistently or i forget and don't do it

since the last log i have been training every 2 days in the gym doing full body hitting every group my recovery is mint at the moment, and also playing sport twice a week which has been quite intensive as we are in summer atm. i am tracking my steps now and aiming to hit 10k+ everyday i am averaging this currently, someday's less and someday's when i play sport way more. i am struggling majorly with hitting protein goals and need to put more effort into this area

i had a great chat with a GP here in NZ and was fully transparent with him, in the hopes of him referring me for a blood test. i was fully expecting to get the lecture about hormone abuse blah blah. but he just raised an eye brow at me and said okay smart. then we proceeded to talk about how GP's are becoming more educated in this area, and he has supported body builders in there journey as he would rather they be upfront and get clinical T then UGL, anyway great chat with him he wasn't my proper GP and was only a locum but i will be transferring to him.

anyway here is the results from my bloods.
CBC

• Haemoglobin: 147 g/L
• Haematocrit: 0.45 L/L
• MCV: 76 fL
• MCH: 25 pg
• WBC: 8.0 ×10⁹/L
• Neutrophils: 5.4 ×10⁹/L
• Lymphocytes: 1.7 ×10⁹/L
• Monocytes: 0.6 ×10⁹/L
• Eosinophils: 0.3 ×10⁹/L
• Basophils: 0.1 ×10⁹/L
• Platelets: 239 ×10⁹/L

Renal / Electrolytes

• Sodium: 139 mmol/L
• Potassium: 4.4 mmol/L
• Urea: 6.1 mmol/L
• Creatinine: 97 µmol/L
• eGFR: 87 mL/min
• Uric Acid: 0.41 mmol/L

Liver

• Bilirubin: 17 µmol/L
• ALP: 63 U/L
• GGT: 29 U/L
• ALT: 37 U/L
• Total Protein: 71 g/L
• Albumin: 41 g/L
• Globulin: 30 g/L

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.2 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: 2.6 mmol/L
• HDL: 0.92 mmol/L
• LDL (calc): 2.3 mmol/L
• TC/HDL Ratio: 4.5

Hormones

• Testosterone: 23.6 nmol/L
• Estradiol: 152 pmol/L
• TSH: 0.84 mU/L
• PSA: 0.37 µg/L
• SHBG: 23.0 nmol/L

Iron / Vitamins

• Ferritin: 110 µg/L
• Iron: 13 µmol/L
• Transferrin: 2.16 g/L
• Transferrin Saturation: 27%
• Vitamin B12: 349 pmol/L
• Folate: 23.2 nmol/L

Metabolic / Bone

• HbA1c: 34 mmol/mol
• Calcium: 2.41 mmol/L
• Adjusted Calcium: 2.36 mmol/L
• Phosphate: 1.12 mmol/L

TDLR:

Weight:113kgs -> 110.7kgs as of this morning (im hungry for that below 109.9kgs)
HCT:0.45 (I have always been low for HCT before starting TRT)
T:23.6 (not sure why Free T not ordered perhaps still coming)
E2 152 pmol/L


with labs and how i feel, i was interested in E2 i dont have water bloating/no sore nipples etc, i did notice i have been a little bit more emotional e.g. watch a kids movie with the kids and im wiping the odd tear away.
sleep has been shit not sure if its related to hormones or not but i fall asleep fine perfect within minutes when i want to, but i wake up 3am wired and ready to go and cant sleep.

should i be looking at a small amount of AI?

going gym today will take an update picture, also i will try to update this daily even with a how i'm feeling diary entry just to maintain the habit. also thanks to @LevButlerov for keeping me accountable.

Definitely great work posting up your blood work. Now you have a reference point. You can always go back to this post in the future, you'll always have it here for you to take a look at. @TahiBolo

 

[LevButlerov]

i have been using 42mg of test daily for about 12 weeks now, and the swap from life-forge -> Austar was about 3-4 weeks ago

42mgs test I got, but the blood work was with @Life-Forge testosterone ONLY? @TahiBolo

 

[waggat]

Gday lads sorry for the fall off! i was waiting on labs that honestly felt for an eternity to get here. the food log

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml) and once a week pinning 1.5mg of Reta (i have been told every day is overboard but personally i have found i need to consistently or i forget and don't do it

since the last log i have been training every 2 days in the gym doing full body hitting every group my recovery is mint at the moment, and also playing sport twice a week which has been quite intensive as we are in summer atm. i am tracking my steps now and aiming to hit 10k+ everyday i am averaging this currently, someday's less and someday's when i play sport way more. i am struggling majorly with hitting protein goals and need to put more effort into this area

i had a great chat with a GP here in NZ and was fully transparent with him, in the hopes of him referring me for a blood test. i was fully expecting to get the lecture about hormone abuse blah blah. but he just raised an eye brow at me and said okay smart. then we proceeded to talk about how GP's are becoming more educated in this area, and he has supported body builders in there journey as he would rather they be upfront and get clinical T then UGL, anyway great chat with him he wasn't my proper GP and was only a locum but i will be transferring to him.

anyway here is the results from my bloods.
CBC

• Haemoglobin: 147 g/L
• Haematocrit: 0.45 L/L
• MCV: 76 fL
• MCH: 25 pg
• WBC: 8.0 ×10⁹/L
• Neutrophils: 5.4 ×10⁹/L
• Lymphocytes: 1.7 ×10⁹/L
• Monocytes: 0.6 ×10⁹/L
• Eosinophils: 0.3 ×10⁹/L
• Basophils: 0.1 ×10⁹/L
• Platelets: 239 ×10⁹/L

Renal / Electrolytes

• Sodium: 139 mmol/L
• Potassium: 4.4 mmol/L
• Urea: 6.1 mmol/L
• Creatinine: 97 µmol/L
• eGFR: 87 mL/min
• Uric Acid: 0.41 mmol/L

Liver

• Bilirubin: 17 µmol/L
• ALP: 63 U/L
• GGT: 29 U/L
• ALT: 37 U/L
• Total Protein: 71 g/L
• Albumin: 41 g/L
• Globulin: 30 g/L

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.2 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: 2.6 mmol/L
• HDL: 0.92 mmol/L
• LDL (calc): 2.3 mmol/L
• TC/HDL Ratio: 4.5

Hormones

• Testosterone: 23.6 nmol/L
• Estradiol: 152 pmol/L
• TSH: 0.84 mU/L
• PSA: 0.37 µg/L
• SHBG: 23.0 nmol/L

Iron / Vitamins

• Ferritin: 110 µg/L
• Iron: 13 µmol/L
• Transferrin: 2.16 g/L
• Transferrin Saturation: 27%
• Vitamin B12: 349 pmol/L
• Folate: 23.2 nmol/L

Metabolic / Bone

• HbA1c: 34 mmol/mol
• Calcium: 2.41 mmol/L
• Adjusted Calcium: 2.36 mmol/L
• Phosphate: 1.12 mmol/L

TDLR:

Weight:113kgs -> 110.7kgs as of this morning (im hungry for that below 109.9kgs)
HCT:0.45 (I have always been low for HCT before starting TRT)
T:23.6 (not sure why Free T not ordered perhaps still coming)
E2 152 pmol/L


with labs and how i feel, i was interested in E2 i dont have water bloating/no sore nipples etc, i did notice i have been a little bit more emotional e.g. watch a kids movie with the kids and im wiping the odd tear away.
sleep has been shit not sure if its related to hormones or not but i fall asleep fine perfect within minutes when i want to, but i wake up 3am wired and ready to go and cant sleep.

should i be looking at a small amount of AI?

going gym today will take an update picture, also i will try to update this daily even with a how i'm feeling diary entry just to maintain the habit. also thanks to @LevButlerov for keeping me accountable.

Nice update mate. Congrats on the progress so far.

Good that you found a GP that seems ok.

 

[TahiBolo]

no sorry mate it would be impossible to know as i switched before the blood test, so same dosages of each test vial but different brands bit of learnings for me to take away there.

 

[LevButlerov]

no sorry mate it would be impossible to know as i switched before the blood test, so same dosages of each test vial but different brands bit of learnings for me to take away there.

I'd like to see you retest with @AuStarLabs only can you do that 3 weeks in? @TahiBolo

 

[ballin2504]

Gday lads sorry for the fall off! i was waiting on labs that honestly felt for an eternity to get here. the food log

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml) and once a week pinning 1.5mg of Reta (i have been told every day is overboard but personally i have found i need to consistently or i forget and don't do it

since the last log i have been training every 2 days in the gym doing full body hitting every group my recovery is mint at the moment, and also playing sport twice a week which has been quite intensive as we are in summer atm. i am tracking my steps now and aiming to hit 10k+ everyday i am averaging this currently, someday's less and someday's when i play sport way more. i am struggling majorly with hitting protein goals and need to put more effort into this area

i had a great chat with a GP here in NZ and was fully transparent with him, in the hopes of him referring me for a blood test. i was fully expecting to get the lecture about hormone abuse blah blah. but he just raised an eye brow at me and said okay smart. then we proceeded to talk about how GP's are becoming more educated in this area, and he has supported body builders in there journey as he would rather they be upfront and get clinical T then UGL, anyway great chat with him he wasn't my proper GP and was only a locum but i will be transferring to him.

anyway here is the results from my bloods.
CBC

• Haemoglobin: 147 g/L
• Haematocrit: 0.45 L/L
• MCV: 76 fL
• MCH: 25 pg
• WBC: 8.0 ×10⁹/L
• Neutrophils: 5.4 ×10⁹/L
• Lymphocytes: 1.7 ×10⁹/L
• Monocytes: 0.6 ×10⁹/L
• Eosinophils: 0.3 ×10⁹/L
• Basophils: 0.1 ×10⁹/L
• Platelets: 239 ×10⁹/L

Renal / Electrolytes

• Sodium: 139 mmol/L
• Potassium: 4.4 mmol/L
• Urea: 6.1 mmol/L
• Creatinine: 97 µmol/L
• eGFR: 87 mL/min
• Uric Acid: 0.41 mmol/L

Liver

• Bilirubin: 17 µmol/L
• ALP: 63 U/L
• GGT: 29 U/L
• ALT: 37 U/L
• Total Protein: 71 g/L
• Albumin: 41 g/L
• Globulin: 30 g/L

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.2 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: 2.6 mmol/L
• HDL: 0.92 mmol/L
• LDL (calc): 2.3 mmol/L
• TC/HDL Ratio: 4.5

Hormones

• Testosterone: 23.6 nmol/L
• Estradiol: 152 pmol/L
• TSH: 0.84 mU/L
• PSA: 0.37 µg/L
• SHBG: 23.0 nmol/L

Iron / Vitamins

• Ferritin: 110 µg/L
• Iron: 13 µmol/L
• Transferrin: 2.16 g/L
• Transferrin Saturation: 27%
• Vitamin B12: 349 pmol/L
• Folate: 23.2 nmol/L

Metabolic / Bone

• HbA1c: 34 mmol/mol
• Calcium: 2.41 mmol/L
• Adjusted Calcium: 2.36 mmol/L
• Phosphate: 1.12 mmol/L

TDLR:

Weight:113kgs -> 110.7kgs as of this morning (im hungry for that below 109.9kgs)
HCT:0.45 (I have always been low for HCT before starting TRT)
T:23.6 (not sure why Free T not ordered perhaps still coming)
E2 152 pmol/L


with labs and how i feel, i was interested in E2 i dont have water bloating/no sore nipples etc, i did notice i have been a little bit more emotional e.g. watch a kids movie with the kids and im wiping the odd tear away.
sleep has been shit not sure if its related to hormones or not but i fall asleep fine perfect within minutes when i want to, but i wake up 3am wired and ready to go and cant sleep.

should i be looking at a small amount of AI?

going gym today will take an update picture, also i will try to update this daily even with a how i'm feeling diary entry just to maintain the habit. also thanks to @LevButlerov for keeping me accountable.

@TahiBolo really nice work big fella! You’re killing the updates

 

[TahiBolo]

I'd like to see you retest with @AuStarLabs only can you do that 3 weeks in? @TahiBolo

yeah im thinking i will bro will most likely be around early Jan.

 

[LevButlerov]

yeah im thinking i will bro will most likely be around early Jan.

lets do early Jan @TahiBolo
can you update your cardio?

 

[Noah Wixx]

Gday lads sorry for the fall off! i was waiting on labs that honestly felt for an eternity to get here. the food log

i am currently Pinning 42mg every day in the morning of Test E (250mg/ml) and once a week pinning 1.5mg of Reta (i have been told every day is overboard but personally i have found i need to consistently or i forget and don't do it

since the last log i have been training every 2 days in the gym doing full body hitting every group my recovery is mint at the moment, and also playing sport twice a week which has been quite intensive as we are in summer atm. i am tracking my steps now and aiming to hit 10k+ everyday i am averaging this currently, someday's less and someday's when i play sport way more. i am struggling majorly with hitting protein goals and need to put more effort into this area

i had a great chat with a GP here in NZ and was fully transparent with him, in the hopes of him referring me for a blood test. i was fully expecting to get the lecture about hormone abuse blah blah. but he just raised an eye brow at me and said okay smart. then we proceeded to talk about how GP's are becoming more educated in this area, and he has supported body builders in there journey as he would rather they be upfront and get clinical T then UGL, anyway great chat with him he wasn't my proper GP and was only a locum but i will be transferring to him.

anyway here is the results from my bloods.
CBC

• Haemoglobin: 147 g/L
• Haematocrit: 0.45 L/L
• MCV: 76 fL
• MCH: 25 pg
• WBC: 8.0 ×10⁹/L
• Neutrophils: 5.4 ×10⁹/L
• Lymphocytes: 1.7 ×10⁹/L
• Monocytes: 0.6 ×10⁹/L
• Eosinophils: 0.3 ×10⁹/L
• Basophils: 0.1 ×10⁹/L
• Platelets: 239 ×10⁹/L

Renal / Electrolytes

• Sodium: 139 mmol/L
• Potassium: 4.4 mmol/L
• Urea: 6.1 mmol/L
• Creatinine: 97 µmol/L
• eGFR: 87 mL/min
• Uric Acid: 0.41 mmol/L

Liver

• Bilirubin: 17 µmol/L
• ALP: 63 U/L
• GGT: 29 U/L
• ALT: 37 U/L
• Total Protein: 71 g/L
• Albumin: 41 g/L
• Globulin: 30 g/L

Lipids

• Total Cholesterol: 4.2 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: 2.6 mmol/L
• HDL: 0.92 mmol/L
• LDL (calc): 2.3 mmol/L
• TC/HDL Ratio: 4.5

Hormones

• Testosterone: 23.6 nmol/L
• Estradiol: 152 pmol/L
• TSH: 0.84 mU/L
• PSA: 0.37 µg/L
• SHBG: 23.0 nmol/L

Iron / Vitamins

• Ferritin: 110 µg/L
• Iron: 13 µmol/L
• Transferrin: 2.16 g/L
• Transferrin Saturation: 27%
• Vitamin B12: 349 pmol/L
• Folate: 23.2 nmol/L

Metabolic / Bone

• HbA1c: 34 mmol/mol
• Calcium: 2.41 mmol/L
• Adjusted Calcium: 2.36 mmol/L
• Phosphate: 1.12 mmol/L

TDLR:

Weight:113kgs -> 110.7kgs as of this morning (im hungry for that below 109.9kgs)
HCT:0.45 (I have always been low for HCT before starting TRT)
T:23.6 (not sure why Free T not ordered perhaps still coming)
E2 152 pmol/L


with labs and how i feel, i was interested in E2 i dont have water bloating/no sore nipples etc, i did notice i have been a little bit more emotional e.g. watch a kids movie with the kids and im wiping the odd tear away.
sleep has been shit not sure if its related to hormones or not but i fall asleep fine perfect within minutes when i want to, but i wake up 3am wired and ready to go and cant sleep.

should i be looking at a small amount of AI?

going gym today will take an update picture, also i will try to update this daily even with a how i'm feeling diary entry just to maintain the habit. also thanks to @LevButlerov for keeping me accountable.

After a while pining becomes second nature and you don't forget you tend to run through everything your doing each week and have set days you do things on, After working into a routine it becomes easier.

 

[LevButlerov]

yeah im thinking i will bro will most likely be around early Jan.

updates for the EVO family? @TahiBolo you ok?

 

[Eddie Haskell]

@TahiBolo where are you man?