Finally ready to do this

[GammaRaid]

Been just reading for a while cause I didn't even think this was real. New in here and lifted earlier in life, was kind of big naturally too. 20 years plus a few motorcycle accidents and I'm not feeling like I thought I would getting back in right now. So I wanna accelerate the process but feel good too. Anybody want to suggest a good first timer experience that will have me needing my bigger shirts again?

 

[TRTplus291]

Hi, I'm in my early 40s, had various symptoms due to low T, went on TRT through a telehealth clinic a couple years ago, and went to the "dark side" about 8 months back. My thoughts:

1) Get initial labwork done. Not just total and free T, but also E2, SHBG, LH, TSH, prolactin, DHT, CMP-14, lipid panel, CBC, A1C, b12, D3, ferritin, and probably some others I can't remember off the top of my head

2) based on above, are you low-T? For the sake of the rest of my reply, let's assume yes, and other causes of symptoms are ruled out.

3) Begin a reasonable TRT regimen, say 150 mg/wk test cyp, split twice a week. Follow for 6-8 weeks, get more labwork, and adjust as-needed based on labwork and how you feel. It's possible you may need an AI, or maybe not. If you feel great without it, then don't use it! If you need it so be it, take the minimal AI dose to control high estrogen symptoms so you feel great.

4) Once you get dialed in, now consider letting it rip. 500 mg/wk of test is considered a generic "beginner cycle"; you'll most likely need an AI so definitely have it on hand. You mentioned prior injuries, so I'd guess your joints probably feel shitty. Deca can help. Around 100 mg/wk is considered a therapeutic dose, just enough to make the joints feel good. Guys report anywhere from 50-150 mg/wk should be adequate for that purpose. I did 100 mg/wk deca through my clinic for several months before my "blast-off" and it makes my joints feel good.

5) Other fun stuff to consider: Primo is considered one of the safest AAS out there, with mild side effects, and it reportedly has AI-like properties of lowering E2. I don't have experience with primo so I'll stop here.

6) Do cardio. It's good for you and can help manage high hematocrit symptoms, if they develop. I like bike riding and running up stairs.

7) based on my experience, the steroids don't do the work-you have to eat, eat, eat to grow. I have a terrible time doing that and am on the cusp of switching gears to get lean instead since I don't feel great with high BF and a constantly-stuffed stomach. But eh, sounds like you'll be fine there based on your previous lifting experience

 

[GammaRaid]

Thanks this is really good info thanks for sharing TRTplus291. I feel good about asking there's some stuff there to unpack that's not familiar with some of those testing terms but great jumping point to look stuff up and get smart about it first. Just did a panel and waiting on results but probably will get more specific like you suggest once I understand them.
Yeah joints suck too but power walking seems to be lowest impact on my knees and back so cardio is going good and getting leaner there but not bigger. High protein diet and started with light lifting so def gonna try that test c, that sounds right. Was also thinking about HGH just heard good things about it like feeling youthful and healthy.

 

[deadlift2death]

as many here would suggest / agree with me, make sure you are 100% sure that your diet/training/sleep are dialed in before hopping on a cycle.

as TRTplus291 suggested it may be in your best interested to go to your primary care doctor and get tested for test + the other things he listed.

Also read up on the wiki at the top bar. you can find tons of helpful information that is widely accepted and approved. Good luck.

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