STATS:
Age: 55
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 184-186 lbs
Body Fat: 7-9%
Years Training: 40+ years (started age 12)
Cycle History: First anabolic cycle — TRT + HGH 6.5 months, added Masteron E April 27 2026
CURRENT PROTOCOL:
Testosterone (prescribed) — 20mg IM daily
HGH Genotropin (prescribed) — 2 IU IM nightly
HCG — 500 IU 2x/week
Masteron E (Pharmaqo) — 50mg IM daily — started April 27 2026
Tadalafil — 10mg daily
Retatrutide — 2mg weekly
SUPPLEMENTS:
Creatine — 20g sipped throughout training
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega — 4-6g EPA+DHA with meals
TUDCA (Double Wood) — 500mg with meals
NAC (Thorne) — per label, morning
Milk Thistle (NOW Foods) — 450mg with meals
Zinc (CVS) — 50mg daily
Centrum Silver Men 50+ — 1 tablet with food
HAIR PROTECTION:
Minoxidil (Kirkland) — 6+ months — daily
DIET:
3 meals daily:
Meal 1 — 12oz meat (beef or chicken) + 8oz white rice (cooked) + vegetables
Meal 2 — 12oz meat (beef or chicken) + 8oz white rice (cooked) + vegetables
Meal 3 — 12oz meat (beef or chicken) + 8oz white rice (cooked) + vegetables
2 scoops whey protein daily
Intra-workout: 120g dextrose (experiencing heartburn at this dose — seeking guidance on reducing or switching to HBCD)
Approximate daily macros:
Protein: 270-300g
Carbs: 170-190g
Fat: 80-90g
Calories: 2,600-2,800
Currently experiencing the classic flatness vs midsection dilemma — lower calories gives lean midsection but flat muscles. Higher carbs gives fuller muscles but softer midsection. Seeking carb cycling guidance for my goals.
TRAINING:
Push / Pull / Legs / Rest — repeating
Day 1: Push — Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Day 2: Pull — Back, Biceps
Day 3: Legs — Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves
Day 4: Rest
Repeat
Core lifts: Incline Press (Push), Deadlift (Pull), Back Squat (Legs)
Style: 5 sets, 3 minute rest intervals, 80-90 minute sessions
Goal: Body composition and conditioning — not chasing PRs after 40 years of training
CARDIO:
Currently minimal — seeking community guidance on adding cardio without sacrificing muscle at 7-9% body fat
SLEEP:
Duration: approximately 6-7 hours
Situational sleepiness — drowsy in car and when standing still
Suspected cause: Retatrutide + low body fat + possible under-eating
Nocturia waking 2-3x nightly — being addressed by Tadalafil 10mg daily
BLOODWORK — March 10 2026:
Total Testosterone: 1,025 ng/dL (range 264-916)
Free Testosterone: 286 pg/mL (range 35-155)
Estradiol: 34 pg/mL
IGF-1: 241 ng/mL (range 68-196)
PSA: 3.04
HDL: 66
LDL: 74
Hematocrit: 46.3%
eGFR: 90
Creatinine: 0.99
Next bloodwork: May 26 2026
GOALS:
Peak condition July 4th 2026 — Week 10 of Masteron cycle
Eliminate remaining lower belly fat
Maintain and improve vascularity and muscle hardness
Long term: add 5lbs lean tissue
QUESTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY:
At 50mg Masteron E daily (350mg/week) on 140mg testosterone — is this the correct dose for my goals and profile?
Carb cycling strategy at 7-9% body fat — how to stay full without blurring the midsection?
Cardio recommendations at my body fat level without sacrificing muscle?
E2 management on Masteron — currently 34 pg/mL — what should I watch for?
If anyone has anything else, you're welcome to chime in.
Age: 55
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 184-186 lbs
Body Fat: 7-9%
Years Training: 40+ years (started age 12)
Cycle History: First anabolic cycle — TRT + HGH 6.5 months, added Masteron E April 27 2026
CURRENT PROTOCOL:
Testosterone (prescribed) — 20mg IM daily
HGH Genotropin (prescribed) — 2 IU IM nightly
HCG — 500 IU 2x/week
Masteron E (Pharmaqo) — 50mg IM daily — started April 27 2026
Tadalafil — 10mg daily
Retatrutide — 2mg weekly
SUPPLEMENTS:
Creatine — 20g sipped throughout training
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega — 4-6g EPA+DHA with meals
TUDCA (Double Wood) — 500mg with meals
NAC (Thorne) — per label, morning
Milk Thistle (NOW Foods) — 450mg with meals
Zinc (CVS) — 50mg daily
Centrum Silver Men 50+ — 1 tablet with food
HAIR PROTECTION:
Minoxidil (Kirkland) — 6+ months — daily
DIET:
3 meals daily:
Meal 1 — 12oz meat (beef or chicken) + 8oz white rice (cooked) + vegetables
Meal 2 — 12oz meat (beef or chicken) + 8oz white rice (cooked) + vegetables
Meal 3 — 12oz meat (beef or chicken) + 8oz white rice (cooked) + vegetables
2 scoops whey protein daily
Intra-workout: 120g dextrose (experiencing heartburn at this dose — seeking guidance on reducing or switching to HBCD)
Approximate daily macros:
Protein: 270-300g
Carbs: 170-190g
Fat: 80-90g
Calories: 2,600-2,800
Currently experiencing the classic flatness vs midsection dilemma — lower calories gives lean midsection but flat muscles. Higher carbs gives fuller muscles but softer midsection. Seeking carb cycling guidance for my goals.
TRAINING:
Push / Pull / Legs / Rest — repeating
Day 1: Push — Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Day 2: Pull — Back, Biceps
Day 3: Legs — Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves
Day 4: Rest
Repeat
Core lifts: Incline Press (Push), Deadlift (Pull), Back Squat (Legs)
Style: 5 sets, 3 minute rest intervals, 80-90 minute sessions
Goal: Body composition and conditioning — not chasing PRs after 40 years of training
CARDIO:
Currently minimal — seeking community guidance on adding cardio without sacrificing muscle at 7-9% body fat
SLEEP:
Duration: approximately 6-7 hours
Situational sleepiness — drowsy in car and when standing still
Suspected cause: Retatrutide + low body fat + possible under-eating
Nocturia waking 2-3x nightly — being addressed by Tadalafil 10mg daily
BLOODWORK — March 10 2026:
Total Testosterone: 1,025 ng/dL (range 264-916)
Free Testosterone: 286 pg/mL (range 35-155)
Estradiol: 34 pg/mL
IGF-1: 241 ng/mL (range 68-196)
PSA: 3.04
HDL: 66
LDL: 74
Hematocrit: 46.3%
eGFR: 90
Creatinine: 0.99
Next bloodwork: May 26 2026
GOALS:
Peak condition July 4th 2026 — Week 10 of Masteron cycle
Eliminate remaining lower belly fat
Maintain and improve vascularity and muscle hardness
Long term: add 5lbs lean tissue
QUESTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY:
At 50mg Masteron E daily (350mg/week) on 140mg testosterone — is this the correct dose for my goals and profile?
Carb cycling strategy at 7-9% body fat — how to stay full without blurring the midsection?
Cardio recommendations at my body fat level without sacrificing muscle?
E2 management on Masteron — currently 34 pg/mL — what should I watch for?
If anyone has anything else, you're welcome to chime in.
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