Approved Log Test and EQ Cycle Log

[Littleguy18]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

 

[BritishCanadian]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

Looking great brother

And considering all the.weight loss, you can barely see any loose skin.

Good to see the test/mast combo worked for you, hopefully the eq bulk is equally successful.

 

[Littleguy18]

Looking great brother

And considering all the.weight loss, you can barely see any loose skin.

Good to see the test/mast combo worked for you, hopefully the eq bulk is equally successful.

Thanks Brother! Much appreciated.

 

[Littleguy18]

Supplements - Daily

Omega 3s - 3g
Citrus bergamot - 1000mg
NAC - 1000 mg
Vitamin D - 5000 iu
Vitamin B12 - 1500 mcg
Magnesium Glycenate - 200 mg
Dandelion root - 500 mg
Creatine - 10 g / day
Taurine - 6 g/ day


Diet -

I eat like a dog, same meals, same time daily. Meal prepped weekly. I’ll post current diet and will update when I switch to the bulk September 1st

Meal 1 - egg whites, whole egg, peppers/ tomato wrap
Meal 2 - protein shake
Meal 3 - extra lean ground beef, rice, broccoli
Meal 4 - protein shake
Meal 5 - 2 x chicken/ rice, black bean and veggie burritos

Total calories - 2,400
Protein- 220 g
Carbs - 250 g
Fat - 60g



Training - 5 day rotation
Push/ pull/ legs/ arms / rest
All sets taken to 1 RIR prioritizing progressive overload

Push

Incline bench x 3
Machine bench press x2
Lateral cable raise x2
Chest flies x2
Calf raises x3
Tricep push downs x2

Pull

Seated row x2
Lat pulldown x3
Straight arm pull over x2
Face pulls x3
Reverse Bicep curls x2
Abs x2

Legs


Hack squat x2
Romanian deadlift x2
Seated leg extension x 2
Hamstring curl x2


Arms

Tricep push down x3
Seated bicep dumbbell curl x3
Lateral dumbbell raise x3
Single arm push downs x2
Cable curls x 2
Abs x3
Forearm curls x3

 

[Littleguy18]

Got 7 hours sleep last night, wild storm blew through so I did wake up a couple times but overall had a good sleep.

Fasted weight this morning 196.6 lbs
Blood pressure - 105/ 63

Today happened to be my rest day, went for some light cardio - 45 minutes incline walk at 3.5 mph to get the HR around 125 bpm. I do find I have a hard time taking a complete day off for rest, and usually do end up doing some light cardio most mornings as I wake up habitually anyways. I always do all training before work as after work is such a hectic time with all our kids in sports.

 

[LevButlerov]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

Supplements - Daily

Omega 3s - 3g
Citrus bergamot - 1000mg
NAC - 1000 mg
Vitamin D - 5000 iu
Vitamin B12 - 1500 mcg
Magnesium Glycenate - 200 mg
Dandelion root - 500 mg
Creatine - 10 g / day
Taurine - 6 g/ day


Diet -

I eat like a dog, same meals, same time daily. Meal prepped weekly. I’ll post current diet and will update when I switch to the bulk September 1st

Meal 1 - egg whites, whole egg, peppers/ tomato wrap
Meal 2 - protein shake
Meal 3 - extra lean ground beef, rice, broccoli
Meal 4 - protein shake
Meal 5 - 2 x chicken/ rice, black bean and veggie burritos

Total calories - 2,400
Protein- 220 g
Carbs - 250 g
Fat - 60g



Training - 5 day rotation
Push/ pull/ legs/ arms / rest
All sets taken to 1 RIR prioritizing progressive overload

Push

Incline bench x 3
Machine bench press x2
Lateral cable raise x2
Chest flies x2
Calf raises x3
Tricep push downs x2

Pull

Seated row x2
Lat pulldown x3
Straight arm pull over x2
Face pulls x3
Reverse Bicep curls x2
Abs x2

Legs


Hack squat x2
Romanian deadlift x2
Seated leg extension x 2
Hamstring curl x2


Arms

Tricep push down x3
Seated bicep dumbbell curl x3
Lateral dumbbell raise x3
Single arm push downs x2
Cable curls x 2
Abs x3
Forearm curls x3

Got 7 hours sleep last night, wild storm blew through so I did wake up a couple times but overall had a good sleep.

Fasted weight this morning 196.6 lbs
Blood pressure - 105/ 63

Today happened to be my rest day, went for some light cardio - 45 minutes incline walk at 3.5 mph to get the HR around 125 bpm. I do find I have a hard time taking a complete day off for rest, and usually do end up doing some light cardio most mornings as I wake up habitually anyways. I always do all training before work as after work is such a hectic time with all our kids in sports.

Good log start @Littleguy18 you look amazing lean and hard, big arms! nothing like your username i thought you little, you jacked almost 200lbs! nice

Bloods
can you share past bloods please? blur personal info

Please share more day to day information with us.

Diet, Training, Cardio
Diet, please share foods and meals and when you eat them, macros would be good like from an app
Training, please share actual exercises reps sets and weights, as you go especially get stronger, i see you shared base training but weights are #1
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?
how much creatine do you use ed?
what digestive supps you use?
digestive enzymes?
multis?
probiotics?
psyllium husk?

are you listening to our podcast? if not, you should:
https://www.evolutionary.org/podcasts/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolutionary-bodybuilding-radio/id1798623410
https://open.spotify.com/show/53q1RFTgG4h6TQHsJ4xY6Z

did you download our eBooks?
https://irongorillas.com

 

[stevesmi]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

@Littleguy18 you'll love EQ. It's one of my favorites. In fact it's my favorite injectable. It's very flexible.

 

[2Thick]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

Awesome job man. You should post your dog's pictures in the subforum for pets as well. @Littleguy18

 

[Littleguy18]

Good log start @Littleguy18 you look amazing lean and hard, big arms! nothing like your username i thought you little, you jacked almost 200lbs! nice

Bloods
can you share past bloods please? blur personal info

Please share more day to day information with us.

Diet, Training, Cardio
Diet, please share foods and meals and when you eat them, macros would be good like from an app
Training, please share actual exercises reps sets and weights, as you go especially get stronger, i see you shared base training but weights are #1
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?
how much creatine do you use ed?
what digestive supps you use?
digestive enzymes?
multis?
probiotics?
psyllium husk?

are you listening to our podcast? if not, you should:
https://www.evolutionary.org/podcasts/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolutionary-bodybuilding-radio/id1798623410
https://open.spotify.com/show/53q1RFTgG4h6TQHsJ4xY6Z

did you download our eBooks?
https://irongorillas.com

Appreciate the kind words brother! I’ve got my bloods booked August 26th, I’ll get them posted as soon as possible for sure.

I’ll post my daily training with weights and reps and yes I track every session with the Hevy app. I also do daily liss cardio after my weight session. Minimum 25 minutes a day, average is 30-35 minutes. I’ll get this uploaded as well daily.

I did download a few of the podcast episodes I’ll be sure to have a listen to tomorrow.

Chest day tomorrow! I’ll update in the AM

 

[Littleguy18]

@Littleguy18 you'll love EQ. It's one of my favorites. In fact it's my favorite injectable. It's very flexible.

Awesome to hear! Im hoping I love it as well. Do you find it works as a strong AI for you?

 

[Littleguy18]

Awesome job man. You should post your dog's pictures in the subforum for pets as well. @Littleguy18

Thanks, I’ll have a look I didn’t know there was a pet sub forum lol.

 

[abaltered]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

Great log man! Following along for this one. Great progress from being overweight before till now man!

 

[Mobster]

What are the mutts names?

 

[stevesmi]

Awesome to hear! Im hoping I love it as well. Do you find it works as a strong AI for you?

Not at all.

 

[Ulter]

Got 7 hours sleep last night, wild storm blew through so I did wake up a couple times but overall had a good sleep.

Fasted weight this morning 196.6 lbs
Blood pressure - 105/ 63

Today happened to be my rest day, went for some light cardio - 45 minutes incline walk at 3.5 mph to get the HR around 125 bpm. I do find I have a hard time taking a complete day off for rest, and usually do end up doing some light cardio most mornings as I wake up habitually anyways. I always do all training before work as after work is such a hectic time with all our kids in sports.

Yeah I know what you mean about storms. Luckily where I live it doesn't rain at night usually. @Littleguy18 I'm trying to nap during the day. A big storm will hit and wake me up.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

@Littleguy18 EQ in D-bol is definitely a good option. Keeping your dosing under 1000 mg is a smart choice.

 

[ceo]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

bros EQ and test is good. you can always play with dosages! that is what i like to see some experimentation @Littleguy18

 

[Littleguy18]

Great log man! Following along for this one. Great progress from being overweight before till now man!

Thanks brother! Following along your log as well, phenomenal progress! Excited to see you push up shortly and really watch you take off!

 

[Littleguy18]

What are the mutts names?

George and Charlie, the dynamic duo!

 

[Littleguy18]

July 1st update

Weight - 196.6 lbs
Blood pressure - 105/62
7 hours sleep last night.

Just finished up my push workout. Not my best but holding strength decently near the tail end of this cut. Workout log pictures attached.

Currently in the middle of 40 minutes Liss cardio (3.5 mph ,6% incline walk) listening to the Evo podcast!

Happy Canada Day boys!

 

[HarleyGuy]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

Great log going already brother! Welcome to the EVO family. Amazing leg development.

900mg androgen load is good with your experience. I'd keep aromasin on hand for e2 control moreso than other steroids (EQ/dbol, etc).

Meal pics would be helpful as well let's see some food porn bro
What's your experience with slin pin subQ? We have this here in case you need new sites https://trtinjections.com/

I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!

Love this brother! Proud Dad and Husband with the fur babies to go with it!

Do you find it works as a strong AI for you?

Yes 100%. You will find this out bro. Research on EVO is showing us that even a 2:1 ratio of Test:EQ is often too much EQ. Check here Equipoise Boldenone and Estrogen Control. A 4:1 ratio tanked my e2 in my case.

 

[Littleguy18]

Great log going already brother! Welcome to the EVO family. Amazing leg development.

900mg androgen load is good with your experience. I'd keep aromasin on hand for e2 control moreso than other steroids (EQ/dbol, etc).

Meal pics would be helpful as well let's see some food porn bro
What's your experience with slin pin subQ? We have this here in case you need new sites https://trtinjections.com/


Love this brother! Proud Dad and Husband with the fur babies to go with it!


Yes 100%. You will find this out bro. Research on EVO is showing us that even a 2:1 ratio of Test:EQ is often too much EQ. Check here Equipoise Boldenone and Estrogen Control. A 4:1 ratio tanked my e2 in my case.

Thank you brother! Really appreciate you having a look at the log and providing your feedback!

I have Arimidex for E2 control if the EQ doesn’t keep me in range(I made a typo in my original post, I meant to write Adex but typed EQ), the Dbol won’t be for controlling E2 long term I should have clarified, just to help me out in the interim if I end up crashing my E2 before getting dialed in.

I have done ED injections on all blasts so I have many sites opened up, 14 different pin locations on rotate. I do IM injections, I’ve tried sub q but really didn’t like it. Ended up with lumps and it burned. No issues with IM.

I’ve definitely been reading on how varied the AI effect can have on different individuals but the vast majority do seem to get E2 suppression. I listened to your podcast this morning on the EQ topic during my cardio and it was very informative. Appreciate you taking the time to educate us bro!

 

[ballin2504]

Welcome to my first Log! Quick introduction - I’m a 36 year old father to 3 amazing kids, happily married for 16 years to my beautiful supportive wife and proud dog dad to my 2 boys. Current progress pics and Dog Pics below!


STATS

36 years old
196 lbs
5’11”
14-16% bf estimate- I have lost a fair bit of weight (was overweight in my early 20s and have loose skin around my mid section, makes it hard to estimate)

EXPERIENCE

Training -
I’ve trained off and on the past 20 years. I got up to 260 lbs in my early 20s chasing size and powerlifting. This was NOT a good 260 lbs and was a mistake lol. I suffer from loose skin and was not a healthy time in my life. I started learning and understanding the nutrition side of things 5 years ago and have been training consistently for those 5 years as well. I have also learned that understanding the nutrition and having the will power to follow through are two different things. I really got this under control the past year. I have switched to a more bodybuilding style training as well and stopped chasing numbers on the bar.

PEDs -
I’ve been on TRT (140mg/week) since 2022. This is monitored by my nurse practitioner and requires yearly bloodwork in range to maintain my script.

I ran my first cycle of test 500mg/week for 20 weeks in the fall of 2024, had great gains but I didn’t start lean enough and ended up “fluffier” than I would have liked at the end. This resulted in a long cut for most of 2025.
I planned another 20 week cycle of 500 test and 150 npp in the fall of 2025, however I stopped this one short at 12 weeks as I ended up with a nerve injury in my neck.
Fast forward to spring 2026 , ran a moderate 500 test and 300 mast cycle for a recomp/ cut and the results have been amazing. I dropped 25 lbs and my strength has continued to progress.
I am now on my health phase/ TRT cruise (140mg/week)and am just finishing up my summer cut and getting as lean as I should before I go for a lean bulk starting September 1st. I will continue cutting slightly for July, maintain for the month of August before starting this Test and EQ cycle September 1st.

Bloodwork scheduled for August 26th. I also have a planned training de load week planned the 26th to allow my body a little rest before a heavy 20 week push!


Planned Cycle - September 1st - 20’weeks

600 Test C
300 EQ
Will be pinned daily with slin pin, rotating injection sites from traps, chest, delts, lats, VG, thighs and glutes.

This is my first run with EQ, I have both EQ and Dbol on hand for either high / low estrogen symptoms that might pop up. I am also not against adjusting the compounds as I go keep myself optimal, I do plan on staying in the 900 mg total androgen load and will not be going over that. If that means lowering the EQ instead of raising the test then so be it.

My goal for this cycle is to put on quality, lean tissue over an extended period of time and not an all out mass gain phase.

@Littleguy18 great start to the log. You got some good looking pups. Also I’ll be following along on your journey.

 

[HarleyGuy]

I do IM injections

Ok, better. But with a slin pin, you mentioned slin pin?

how varied the AI effect can have on different individuals but the vast majority do seem to get E2 suppression

Yes for sure, the point is the suppression is often too profound and you have to dose the EQ lower than expected.

I listened to your podcast this morning on the EQ topic during my cardio and it was very informative. Appreciate you taking the time to educate us bro!

Awesome brother! Evolutionary is my fave podcast it's playing all the time at the HarleyGuy house and car.

I have Arimidex for E2 control if the EQ doesn’t keep me in range

Aromasin is better if you wanted to grab some. Easier to work with and more forgiving.

Can we see pics of your gear? Wanna start by making sure you're safe.

 

[Littleguy18]

Ok, better. But with a slin pin, you mentioned slin pin?


Yes for sure, the point is the suppression is often too profound and you have to dose the EQ lower than expected.


Awesome brother! Evolutionary is my fave podcast it's playing all the time at the HarleyGuy house and car.


Aromasin is better if you wanted to grab some. Easier to work with and more forgiving.

Can we see pics of your gear? Wanna start by making sure you're safe.

Absolutely with slin pin! I can’t recommend it for everyone as you need to be pretty lean to hit IM but if you can manage it makes pinning a breeze and reduces scar tissue. Backfill multiple compounds and still only one pin/ day. Only spot I don’t is my glutes as Im not lean enough.

Pics of gear attached, pharma prescribed test c for my TRT, and the adex. Plus of course the great golden oxygen gear for pushing up.

 

[Littleguy18]

Ok, better. But with a slin pin, you mentioned slin pin?


Yes for sure, the point is the suppression is often too profound and you have to dose the EQ lower than expected.


Awesome brother! Evolutionary is my fave podcast it's playing all the time at the HarleyGuy house and car.


Aromasin is better if you wanted to grab some. Easier to work with and more forgiving.

Can we see pics of your gear? Wanna start by making sure you're safe.

@HarleyGuy I’ll start off with 600 test and 200 EQ if you think that’s the safer play to reduce crashing my E2.

 

[BritishCanadian]

Absolutely with slin pin! I can’t recommend it for everyone as you need to be pretty lean to hit IM but if you can manage it makes pinning a breeze and reduces scar tissue. Backfill multiple compounds and still only one pin/ day. Only spot I don’t is my glutes as Im not lean enough.

Pics of gear attached, pharma prescribed test c for my TRT, and the adex. Plus of course the great golden oxygen gear for pushing up.

Thats exactly how I do it, slim pins, taro cyp for trt , and oxygen prop and tren for the ++

Though I've dropped the cyp completly the last week, just going to run the prop for my test. I dont really like cyp, but I do like storing a stash of it for emergencies

 

[Littleguy18]

Thats exactly how I do it, slim pins, taro cyp for trt , and oxygen prop and tren for the ++

Though I've dropped the cyp completly the last week, just going to run the prop for my test. I dont really like cyp, but I do like storing a stash of it for emergencies

Never a bad idea to have it stashed for emergencies! Never know when the next shortage will be. Good call!

 

[HarleyGuy]

Absolutely with slin pin! I can’t recommend it for everyone as you need to be pretty lean to hit IM but if you can manage it makes pinning a breeze and reduces scar tissue. Backfill multiple compounds and still only one pin/ day. Only spot I don’t is my glutes as Im not lean enough.

Pics of gear attached, pharma prescribed test c for my TRT, and the adex. Plus of course the great golden oxygen gear for pushing up.

Dang! And a 5/16th to boot! 8mm you one lean mofo! LOL. I'm probably that lean but I'm so used to using 1" or even 1.5" my whole adult life I can't imagine a 5/16th but I could probably get away with it. I'm doing 0.45ml ED on current cycle so I could try it, maybe!

 

[HarleyGuy]

Absolutely with slin pin! I can’t recommend it for everyone as you need to be pretty lean to hit IM but if you can manage it makes pinning a breeze and reduces scar tissue. Backfill multiple compounds and still only one pin/ day. Only spot I don’t is my glutes as Im not lean enough.

Pics of gear attached, pharma prescribed test c for my TRT, and the adex. Plus of course the great golden oxygen gear for pushing up.

Beauty TD pic of @OxygenPharm gear here brother!

 

[HarleyGuy]

@HarleyGuy I’ll start off with 600 test and 200 EQ if you think that’s the safer play to reduce crashing my E2.

Based on my own personal experience and the research I see in our EQ/e2 megathread I would now recommend a 3:1 ratio to start yes.

I'd feel a lot better with you at 600/200 then check bloods.

 

[Littleguy18]

Dang! And a 5/16th to boot! 8mm you one lean mofo! LOL. I'm probably that lean but I'm so used to using 1" or even 1.5" my whole adult life I can't imagine a 5/16th but I could probably get away with it. I'm doing 0.45ml ED on current cycle so I could try it, maybe!

Haha I usually use a 1/2” but that’s what Costco had that day, no issues at all. I use them for my TRT dose as well, such minuscule amounts i don’t bother backfilling it just takes a little longer to draw.

Based on my own personal experience and the research I see in our EQ/e2 megathread I would now recommend a 3:1 ratio to start yes.

I'd feel a lot better with you at 600/200 then check bloods.

Appreciate you looking out for me! I’ll definitely start out with the 3:1 and go with the 600/200. Excited to get going!

 

[HarleyGuy]

Haha I usually use a 1/2” but that’s what Costco had that day

Ok so you're human

it just takes a little longer to draw.

You a patient man!

Appreciate you looking out for me!

Always bro, EVO family support here for you!

 

[LevButlerov]

Appreciate the kind words brother! I’ve got my bloods booked August 26th, I’ll get them posted as soon as possible for sure.

I’ll post my daily training with weights and reps and yes I track every session with the Hevy app. I also do daily liss cardio after my weight session. Minimum 25 minutes a day, average is 30-35 minutes. I’ll get this uploaded as well daily.

I did download a few of the podcast episodes I’ll be sure to have a listen to tomorrow.

Chest day tomorrow! I’ll update in the AM

perfect lets get the updates up as you go

 

[2Thick]

Thanks, I’ll have a look I didn’t know there was a pet sub forum lol.

yeah lots of cool animals

 

[Littleguy18]

UPDATE - JULY 2, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.0 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: -1.0 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 3 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2410 calories
• 162C/ 85F/ 254P

Injuries: Sore back ribs/ took a slap shot to the back a few nights ago. Swelling is going down and im able to push through. No loss of strength.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had the day off work, was able to hit the gym in the morning a little later than I usually do, had a good pull session followed up with 25 minutes of incline treadmill cardio. Had a chill day other than that, soaked in the hot tub and hung out with the kids while their on summer break. Took the dogs out for a walk later in the evening with the wife after dropping my son off at baseball, hit total steps of 15K.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 7 hours
libido = 8
mood = 6
energy = 7

Thanks @BritishCanadian for the log template! Makes the layout a lot cleaner, appreciate it Brother!

A little food porn for @HarleyGuy added in as well! First time taking pictures of my food, not good at remembering that’s for sure. Had to stop a few bites in to remember!

 

[abaltered]

UPDATE - JULY 2, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.0 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: -1.0 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 3 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2410 calories
• 162C/ 85F/ 254P

Injuries: Sore back ribs/ took a slap shot to the back a few nights ago. Swelling is going down and im able to push through. No loss of strength.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had the day off work, was able to hit the gym in the morning a little later than I usually do, had a good pull session followed up with 25 minutes of incline treadmill cardio. Had a chill day other than that, soaked in the hot tub and hung out with the kids while their on summer break. Took the dogs out for a walk later in the evening with the wife after dropping my son off at baseball, hit total steps of 15K.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 7 hours
libido = 8
mood = 6
energy = 7

Thanks @BritishCanadian for the log template! Makes the layout a lot cleaner, appreciate it Brother!

A little food porn for @HarleyGuy added in as well! First time taking pictures of my food, not good at remembering that’s for sure. Had to stop a few bites in to remember!

Great looking food and workouts man!

 

[BritishCanadian]

UPDATE - JULY 2, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.0 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: -1.0 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 3 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2410 calories
• 162C/ 85F/ 254P

Injuries: Sore back ribs/ took a slap shot to the back a few nights ago. Swelling is going down and im able to push through. No loss of strength.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had the day off work, was able to hit the gym in the morning a little later than I usually do, had a good pull session followed up with 25 minutes of incline treadmill cardio. Had a chill day other than that, soaked in the hot tub and hung out with the kids while their on summer break. Took the dogs out for a walk later in the evening with the wife after dropping my son off at baseball, hit total steps of 15K.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 7 hours
libido = 8
mood = 6
energy = 7

Thanks @BritishCanadian for the log template! Makes the layout a lot cleaner, appreciate it Brother!

A little food porn for @HarleyGuy added in as well! First time taking pictures of my food, not good at remembering that’s for sure. Had to stop a few bites in to remember!

Now that, is a nice looking log

 

[LevButlerov]

UPDATE - JULY 2, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.0 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: -1.0 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 3 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2410 calories
• 162C/ 85F/ 254P

Injuries: Sore back ribs/ took a slap shot to the back a few nights ago. Swelling is going down and im able to push through. No loss of strength.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had the day off work, was able to hit the gym in the morning a little later than I usually do, had a good pull session followed up with 25 minutes of incline treadmill cardio. Had a chill day other than that, soaked in the hot tub and hung out with the kids while their on summer break. Took the dogs out for a walk later in the evening with the wife after dropping my son off at baseball, hit total steps of 15K.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 7 hours
libido = 8
mood = 6
energy = 7

Thanks @BritishCanadian for the log template! Makes the layout a lot cleaner, appreciate it Brother!

A little food porn for @HarleyGuy added in as well! First time taking pictures of my food, not good at remembering that’s for sure. Had to stop a few bites in to remember!

good meals but we can up the carbs to 200 easy lets push it

 

[LevButlerov]

A little food porn for @HarleyGuy added in as well! First time taking pictures of my food, not good at remembering that’s for sure. Had to stop a few bites in to remember!

you did well food pics a win! @Littleguy18

 

[Littleguy18]

UPDATE - JULY 3, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.5 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: +0.5 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 4 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2459 calories
• 214g/ 81F/ 223P

Injuries: Nothing to note. Feel good, just some leg soreness from the work out yesterday.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had a great leg day workout. Since switching from PPL to PPLA I have discovered I am able to push harder and really take advantage of that extra day off every rotation, my legs are definitely sore today! I also had some yard work to get done, ended up with 15k steps again. Hunger is up quite a bit, I just raised up to 4 mg Reta yesterday, we’ll see if that helps anything.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 6.5 hours
libido = 7
mood = 6
energy = 7

All in all the cut is going well, looking forward to August where I can maintain for a month. I’m sure my wife is too as my patience level runs a little low when I’ve been cutting too long.

 

[Littleguy18]

good meals but we can up the carbs to 200 easy lets push it

You got it! I’ll be more mindful of keeping the carbs up for sure. @LevButlerov thanks for the insight!

 

[Littleguy18]

How do you guys deal with the “downtime” between cycles? I try my best to keep progressing but it’s been a long cut and I’m getting fatigued. I find it so mentally challenging to be patient when all I want to do is get started on the next blast. It’s so addictive chasing the progression and I miss that stronger every day feeling!

Any tips/ thoughts? Just feeling a little flat today, mentally and physically lol.

 

[LevButlerov]

You got it! I’ll be more mindful of keeping the carbs up for sure. @LevButlerov thanks for the insight!

lets do it 200 is the goal

 

[LevButlerov]

How do you guys deal with the “downtime” between cycles? I try my best to keep progressing but it’s been a long cut and I’m getting fatigued. I find it so mentally challenging to be patient when all I want to do is get started on the next blast. It’s so addictive chasing the progression and I miss that stronger every day feeling!

Any tips/ thoughts? Just feeling a little flat today, mentally and physically lol.

depends if you bridge or TRT?

 

[LevButlerov]

UPDATE - JULY 3, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.5 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: +0.5 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 4 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2459 calories
• 214g/ 81F/ 223P

Injuries: Nothing to note. Feel good, just some leg soreness from the work out yesterday.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had a great leg day workout. Since switching from PPL to PPLA I have discovered I am able to push harder and really take advantage of that extra day off every rotation, my legs are definitely sore today! I also had some yard work to get done, ended up with 15k steps again. Hunger is up quite a bit, I just raised up to 4 mg Reta yesterday, we’ll see if that helps anything.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 6.5 hours
libido = 7
mood = 6
energy = 7

All in all the cut is going well, looking forward to August where I can maintain for a month. I’m sure my wife is too as my patience level runs a little low when I’ve been cutting too long.

245 good deads really dialing it in hard keep going

 

[Littleguy18]

depends if you bridge or TRT?

I’m on TRT. Just miss that feeling of being “on”

 

[LevButlerov]

I’m on TRT. Just miss that feeling of being “on”

TRT is on

 

[Littleguy18]

TRT is on

Haha fair enough!

 

[Kingofspades712]

I’d drop protein to 200 and raise carbs

 

[Littleguy18]

I’d drop protein to 200 and raise carbs

I will try that thank you.

 

[Kingofspades712]

You’ll instantly feel better pumps

 

[Kingofspades712]

2 rice krispy treats pre workout! I know it’s not the healthiest but Trust me

 

[Mobster]

TRT is on

Yep. 100% feel the difference

 

[LevButlerov]

Haha fair enough!

do it

 

[stevesmi]

UPDATE - JULY 3, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.5 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: +0.5 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 4 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2459 calories
• 214g/ 81F/ 223P

Injuries: Nothing to note. Feel good, just some leg soreness from the work out yesterday.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had a great leg day workout. Since switching from PPL to PPLA I have discovered I am able to push harder and really take advantage of that extra day off every rotation, my legs are definitely sore today! I also had some yard work to get done, ended up with 15k steps again. Hunger is up quite a bit, I just raised up to 4 mg Reta yesterday, we’ll see if that helps anything.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 6.5 hours
libido = 7
mood = 6
energy = 7

All in all the cut is going well, looking forward to August where I can maintain for a month. I’m sure my wife is too as my patience level runs a little low when I’ve been cutting too long.

@Littleguy18 good job on this update. Hopefully you can get your sleep a little higher. I would recommend at least seven to eight hours.

 

[Ulter]

UPDATE - JULY 3, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.5 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: +0.5 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 4 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2459 calories
• 214g/ 81F/ 223P

Injuries: Nothing to note. Feel good, just some leg soreness from the work out yesterday.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had a great leg day workout. Since switching from PPL to PPLA I have discovered I am able to push harder and really take advantage of that extra day off every rotation, my legs are definitely sore today! I also had some yard work to get done, ended up with 15k steps again. Hunger is up quite a bit, I just raised up to 4 mg Reta yesterday, we’ll see if that helps anything.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 6.5 hours
libido = 7
mood = 6
energy = 7

All in all the cut is going well, looking forward to August where I can maintain for a month. I’m sure my wife is too as my patience level runs a little low when I’ve been cutting too long.

It's looking fantastic on this. The nutrition and the PEDs look really nice. Good updates on libido, mood, and energy as well. That's something to track. @Littleguy18

 

[ROIDDERS]

How do you guys deal with the “downtime” between cycles? I try my best to keep progressing but it’s been a long cut and I’m getting fatigued. I find it so mentally challenging to be patient when all I want to do is get started on the next blast. It’s so addictive chasing the progression and I miss that stronger every day feeling!

Any tips/ thoughts? Just feeling a little flat today, mentally and physically lol.

It's definitely going to be something that you need to challenge yourself with. @Littleguy18 I would say it's completely normal to feel a little flat. Just push through it.

 

[2Thick]

UPDATE - JULY 3, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.5 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: +0.5 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 4 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2459 calories
• 214g/ 81F/ 223P

Injuries: Nothing to note. Feel good, just some leg soreness from the work out yesterday.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had a great leg day workout. Since switching from PPL to PPLA I have discovered I am able to push harder and really take advantage of that extra day off every rotation, my legs are definitely sore today! I also had some yard work to get done, ended up with 15k steps again. Hunger is up quite a bit, I just raised up to 4 mg Reta yesterday, we’ll see if that helps anything.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 6.5 hours
libido = 7
mood = 6
energy = 7

All in all the cut is going well, looking forward to August where I can maintain for a month. I’m sure my wife is too as my patience level runs a little low when I’ve been cutting too long.

@Littleguy18 fantastic job man. This is the way to put together a nice daily journal. The reta at 4 mg is a strong dose. Trust me you will be able to see the results.

 

[ceo]

How do you guys deal with the “downtime” between cycles? I try my best to keep progressing but it’s been a long cut and I’m getting fatigued. I find it so mentally challenging to be patient when all I want to do is get started on the next blast. It’s so addictive chasing the progression and I miss that stronger every day feeling!

Any tips/ thoughts? Just feeling a little flat today, mentally and physically lol.

bros the more you cycle the more you get used to it. its part of the game. you can't just keep gaining forever, otherwise you would drop dead like rich piana.. after my plumbing accident was not able to train for 2 years. lost all my gains and strength. had to come back @Littleguy18

 

[Littleguy18]

@Littleguy18 good job on this update. Hopefully you can get your sleep a little higher. I would recommend at least seven to eight hours.

Thanks bro, I definitely aim for 7, I would love 8 but I just can’t stay asleep that long. I fall asleep instantly so that’s never a problem, but staying asleep I seem to have an issue with. I’ve been considering GH for the sleep benefit I’m curious if that could help.

It's definitely going to be something that you need to challenge yourself with. @Littleguy18 I would say it's completely normal to feel a little flat. Just push through it.

I know it too. I’ve been here before, just got to stay the course and be patient.

@Littleguy18 fantastic job man. This is the way to put together a nice daily journal. The reta at 4 mg is a strong dose. Trust me you will be able to see the results.

Thanks man. Yes i definitely feel it. The only drawback I’m getting is skin sensitivity, not enough to consider dropping down but it’s worth noting.

bros the more you cycle the more you get used to it. its part of the game. you can't just keep gaining forever, otherwise you would drop dead like rich piana.. after my plumbing accident was not able to train for 2 years. lost all my gains and strength. had to come back @Littleguy18

100% bro that’s a great way to put it and I appreciate it coming from someone with perspective! 100% going to stay the course, I have blood work end of August I need to do make sure all is well and then it’ll be time to go up.

2 years is rough man, that must have been incredibly taxing mentally to get through as well.

 

[Littleguy18]

UPDATE - JULY 4, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 196.0lbs (fasted morning)
Change: +0.5 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

Future Plan - Bulk

• September 1st - 20 week cycle
600 Test C, 200 EQ

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 4 mg/ week

PED side effects/ concerns
• noticing increased skin sensitivity from the Reta. I have always felt it on my lower back, has felt like a mild sunburn. Since switching to 4 mg I am noticing it on my hands as well. Not really painful, but uncomfortable and something worth noting and I eill
Monitor.

Nutrition

• 2353 calories
• 242g/ 55F/ 221P

Injuries: Nothing to note. Feel good, just some leg soreness from the work out yesterday.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had a decent arm day. This is a new routine I am
Trying out incorporating an arm day in lieu of rest. I like it so far, won’t know for a few months if it’s worth it or not but would like to gain a bit more size there. Felt a bit down yesterday, I believe due to less than 7 hours sleep. Got to make sure I make that a priority especially while finishing this cut, I notice it makes a huge difference in how I’m feeling.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 7hours
libido = 8
mood = 5
energy = 5

 

[stevesmi]

Thanks bro, I definitely aim for 7, I would love 8 but I just can’t stay asleep that long. I fall asleep instantly so that’s never a problem, but staying asleep I seem to have an issue with. I’ve been considering GH for the sleep benefit I’m curious if that could help.

dsip is also an option

 

[RoySimpson]

UPDATE - JULY 3, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 195.5 lbs (fasted morning)
Change: +0.5 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 4 mg/ week

Nutrition

• 2459 calories
• 214g/ 81F/ 223P

Injuries: Nothing to note. Feel good, just some leg soreness from the work out yesterday.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had a great leg day workout. Since switching from PPL to PPLA I have discovered I am able to push harder and really take advantage of that extra day off every rotation, my legs are definitely sore today! I also had some yard work to get done, ended up with 15k steps again. Hunger is up quite a bit, I just raised up to 4 mg Reta yesterday, we’ll see if that helps anything.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 6.5 hours
libido = 7
mood = 6
energy = 7

All in all the cut is going well, looking forward to August where I can maintain for a month. I’m sure my wife is too as my patience level runs a little low when I’ve been cutting too long.

@Littleguy18 Great update bro! Try to up that sleep!

 

[ceo]

100% bro that’s a great way to put it and I appreciate it coming from someone with perspective! 100% going to stay the course, I have blood work end of August I need to do make sure all is well and then it’ll be time to go up.

Bro, stay the course for sure.

 

[ROIDDERS]

I know it too. I’ve been here before, just got to stay the course and be patient.

Evo Family Respect it's a good attitude.

 

[2Thick]

Thanks man. Yes i definitely feel it. The only drawback I’m getting is skin sensitivity, not enough to consider dropping down but it’s worth noting.

skin issues are something that can happen!

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

UPDATE - JULY 4, 2026

CURRENT STATS

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 196.0lbs (fasted morning)
Change: +0.5 lbs
Current Phase: (cut)

CURRENT GOALS

• Cut until August 1st (looking for 190 lbs)
• Maintain Muscle
• Maintain Strength
• Hit 10K steps / day

Future Plan - Bulk

• September 1st - 20 week cycle
600 Test C, 200 EQ

PEDs

• Test C 140 mg/ week
• Reta 4 mg/ week

PED side effects/ concerns
• noticing increased skin sensitivity from the Reta. I have always felt it on my lower back, has felt like a mild sunburn. Since switching to 4 mg I am noticing it on my hands as well. Not really painful, but uncomfortable and something worth noting and I eill
Monitor.

Nutrition

• 2353 calories
• 242g/ 55F/ 221P

Injuries: Nothing to note. Feel good, just some leg soreness from the work out yesterday.

DAILY JOURNAL

Had a decent arm day. This is a new routine I am
Trying out incorporating an arm day in lieu of rest. I like it so far, won’t know for a few months if it’s worth it or not but would like to gain a bit more size there. Felt a bit down yesterday, I believe due to less than 7 hours sleep. Got to make sure I make that a priority especially while finishing this cut, I notice it makes a huge difference in how I’m feeling.

RECOVERY & SLEEP

Sleep = 7hours
libido = 8
mood = 5
energy = 5

@Littleguy18 Great detailed updates on the log....keep pushing it.......