Hey all,
I posted earlier where I was at after first bloods on first ever TRT / TRT+
Here's a go at proper log, hopefully will will keep me in check. Will get bloods regularly.
Appreciate any advise - my main hurdles probably inexperience all round - in training, diet and use of PED's
Background
AGE : 53
HEIGHT : 175cm
STARTING WEIGHT THIS TIME ROUND : MID 2024 102KG (after falling off wagon from semi extreme low carb keto 4 - 5 years ago - wasn't sustainable)
HIGHEST WEIGHT : 107 to 112KG 5 to 10 years ago
CURRENT WEIGHT : 86.5KG
GOAL WEIGHT : Prob ~ low 80ish kg but unsure, want to get to similar or better as 4 years ago so maybe heavier now if I put on some muscle.
Goals
To get back to where I was 4 years ago or better but with bit of muscle. Got to 80kg, good level of fitness.
To run semi cycle for 12 weeks at current 210mg Test C or bit higher then revert to TRT (prior to test had lowish total and free test)
Current meds (only 6 weeks on test c - just bumped up from 140mg to 210mg but added primo)
210mg Test C / 150mg Primo E EOD
Will monitor E2, no e2 sides at moment have aromasin / aramidix if needed
Retatrutide (Been on for 5 months) 7mg week / HGH 2iu 5/7 / GHK-CU BP157 TB500 daily 2.5mg, 500mcg, 500mcg
Saw palmetto for prostate health, dandelion and milk thistle for liver health.
Current health
Overweight - at a guess ~ 25% body fat
Bloods all good except elevated ALT at 55
PSA highish in past but have had MRI and all is good - will monitor
Diet
Currently averaging 2000ish calories
Mainly whole foods apart from dinner which can have some sauces.
Breakfast : 2 eggs breakfast hard boiled on own (always - addicted to this)
2 scoops Type I II III collagen powder with 150ml full cream milk
Lunch : 250g chicken & salad for lunch (almost always - my go to lunch for work)
Dinner : Typical meals - steak with mash potato, mixed veggies & gravy
or beef strog, spaghetti bog, stir fry, chicken & rice
Snacks : Generally only after work before dinner
Mixed fresh fruit - rock melon, water melon, strawberries, milk up to 200ml
Most days some chicken also - up to 250g, some days no chicken but protein shake.
Some days slice of soy and linseed bread with tomato onion or avocado
Usually come in about 1900 to 2100 calories with protein 160 to 190 grams.
Carb pretty low - don't have many during day - main source dinner if mash or pasta / rice
Training (or lack of) prior / current
Virtually no experience in lifting / resistance exercised - researching now
Really all I have done was gym about 14 years ago with basic legs / arms and chest
Current :
20 push ups X 3 EOD / 3 days a week - when 25 got easy went towards diamond pushups.
4 Pull ups X 3 EOD same days as pushups. Trying to increase - 5 still a struggle.
8.5kg dumb bells - fooling about 2 X 12 with arms
Split squats 3 X 10 EO other D 3 days a week on days not doing pushups / pull ups.
Walking 10 000 steps most days - 1/2 hour walk 3 to 4 days a week plus all nights 20 min walk
View to joining gym or getting some home equipment / getting basic work out plan going.
Bloods - my separate post had all screen shots from pathology - can repost is needed but summary below
Will do full bloods again in 4 weeks with PSA also - summary only below, included ALT as flagged out of range.
Photo current at 86.5kg prob 25% fat
I posted earlier where I was at after first bloods on first ever TRT / TRT+
Here's a go at proper log, hopefully will will keep me in check. Will get bloods regularly.
Appreciate any advise - my main hurdles probably inexperience all round - in training, diet and use of PED's
Background
AGE : 53
HEIGHT : 175cm
STARTING WEIGHT THIS TIME ROUND : MID 2024 102KG (after falling off wagon from semi extreme low carb keto 4 - 5 years ago - wasn't sustainable)
HIGHEST WEIGHT : 107 to 112KG 5 to 10 years ago
CURRENT WEIGHT : 86.5KG
GOAL WEIGHT : Prob ~ low 80ish kg but unsure, want to get to similar or better as 4 years ago so maybe heavier now if I put on some muscle.
Goals
To get back to where I was 4 years ago or better but with bit of muscle. Got to 80kg, good level of fitness.
To run semi cycle for 12 weeks at current 210mg Test C or bit higher then revert to TRT (prior to test had lowish total and free test)
Current meds (only 6 weeks on test c - just bumped up from 140mg to 210mg but added primo)
210mg Test C / 150mg Primo E EOD
Will monitor E2, no e2 sides at moment have aromasin / aramidix if needed
Retatrutide (Been on for 5 months) 7mg week / HGH 2iu 5/7 / GHK-CU BP157 TB500 daily 2.5mg, 500mcg, 500mcg
Saw palmetto for prostate health, dandelion and milk thistle for liver health.
Current health
Overweight - at a guess ~ 25% body fat
Bloods all good except elevated ALT at 55
PSA highish in past but have had MRI and all is good - will monitor
Diet
Currently averaging 2000ish calories
Mainly whole foods apart from dinner which can have some sauces.
Breakfast : 2 eggs breakfast hard boiled on own (always - addicted to this)
2 scoops Type I II III collagen powder with 150ml full cream milk
Lunch : 250g chicken & salad for lunch (almost always - my go to lunch for work)
Dinner : Typical meals - steak with mash potato, mixed veggies & gravy
or beef strog, spaghetti bog, stir fry, chicken & rice
Snacks : Generally only after work before dinner
Mixed fresh fruit - rock melon, water melon, strawberries, milk up to 200ml
Most days some chicken also - up to 250g, some days no chicken but protein shake.
Some days slice of soy and linseed bread with tomato onion or avocado
Usually come in about 1900 to 2100 calories with protein 160 to 190 grams.
Carb pretty low - don't have many during day - main source dinner if mash or pasta / rice
Training (or lack of) prior / current
Virtually no experience in lifting / resistance exercised - researching now
Really all I have done was gym about 14 years ago with basic legs / arms and chest
Current :
20 push ups X 3 EOD / 3 days a week - when 25 got easy went towards diamond pushups.
4 Pull ups X 3 EOD same days as pushups. Trying to increase - 5 still a struggle.
8.5kg dumb bells - fooling about 2 X 12 with arms
Split squats 3 X 10 EO other D 3 days a week on days not doing pushups / pull ups.
Walking 10 000 steps most days - 1/2 hour walk 3 to 4 days a week plus all nights 20 min walk
View to joining gym or getting some home equipment / getting basic work out plan going.
Bloods - my separate post had all screen shots from pathology - can repost is needed but summary below
Will do full bloods again in 4 weeks with PSA also - summary only below, included ALT as flagged out of range.
Photo current at 86.5kg prob 25% fat