Hop off or extend cycle (beginner please help)

[Cray21]

Hello, I am currently on my first cycle:

6 weeks 300 test
6* weeks 500 test

I am almost at week 12 and want to know if I should hop off or extend to 16 weeks

I have bloodwork for my doctor due in December and I need to have natty bloodwork because I am hiding my gear use from my parents.

My progress has significantly plateaud on cycle. Weight has been stuck at 180 (started 160) for like 4 weeks now even though I keep upping calories. my lifts have been going crazy, but measurements like arms and quads not really moving.

Did I fuck up my first cycle ??? I feel like it is kinda underwhelming. Although I have not gained much fat which is mog, I want to be huge

Calories around 3300-3500 per day high protein

My health and labs are all great I have pretty mogger health genes

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

how old are you?

 

[Cray21]

how old are you?

22

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Hello, I am currently on my first cycle:

6 weeks 300 test
6* weeks 500 test

I am almost at week 12 and want to know if I should hop off or extend to 16 weeks

I have bloodwork for my doctor due in December and I need to have natty bloodwork because I am hiding my gear use from my parents.

My progress has significantly plateaud on cycle. Weight has been stuck at 180 (started 160) for like 4 weeks now even though I keep upping calories. my lifts have been going crazy, but measurements like arms and quads not really moving.

Did I fuck up my first cycle ??? I feel like it is kinda underwhelming. Although I have not gained much fat which is mog, I want to be huge

Calories around 3300-3500 per day high protein

My health and labs are all great I have pretty mogger health genes

Age?

 

[Cray21]

Age?

22

 

[TheBigT28]

Hello, I am currently on my first cycle:

6 weeks 300 test
6* weeks 500 test

I am almost at week 12 and want to know if I should hop off or extend to 16 weeks

I have bloodwork for my doctor due in December and I need to have natty bloodwork because I am hiding my gear use from my parents.

My progress has significantly plateaud on cycle. Weight has been stuck at 180 (started 160) for like 4 weeks now even though I keep upping calories. my lifts have been going crazy, but measurements like arms and quads not really moving.

Did I fuck up my first cycle ??? I feel like it is kinda underwhelming. Although I have not gained much fat which is mog, I want to be huge

Calories around 3300-3500 per day high protein

My health and labs are all great I have pretty mogger health genes

Hey brother!

Do you have your bloods from when you were on 300 Test a week? Before you decided to increase?

At 22 you have full bodily autonomy and can request parents not see medical records etc if you’re that worried. Call your GP and talk to them, book an over the phone appointment.

What makes you think you stuffed up your first cycle? Is it the stagnated weight? Realistically that can be due to a lot of different factors BUT gear isn’t a magic pill, you won’t be David laid after 1 cycle so PLEASE don’t compare yourself to influencers etc who you see out there

Don’t beat yourself up

 

[Cray21]

Hey brother!

Do you have your bloods from when you were on 300 Test a week? Before you decided to increase?

At 22 you have full bodily autonomy and can request parents not see medical records etc if you’re that worried. Call your GP and talk to them, book an over the phone appointment.

What makes you think you stuffed up your first cycle? Is it the stagnated weight? Realistically that can be due to a lot of different factors BUT gear isn’t a magic pill, you won’t be David laid after 1 cycle so PLEASE don’t compare yourself to influencers etc who you see out there

Don’t beat yourself up

WBC	4.5		4.0 - 11.0 k/mm3
RBC	5.18		4.30 - 6.00 m/mm3
Hemoglobin	16.5		13.5 - 17.0 g/dL
Hematocrit	48.8		40.0 - 53.0 %
MCV	94.2		78.0 - 100.0 fL
MCH	31.9		27.0 - 34.0 pg
MCHC	33.8		31.0 - 37.0 g/dL
Platelet Count	268		130 - 450 k/mm3
RDW(sd)	45.7		38.0 - 49.0 fL
RDW(cv)	13.2		11.0 - 15.0 %
MPV	10.3		9.0 - 12.0 fL
Segmented Neutrophils	66.9		%
Automated Diff
Lymphocytes	20.3		%
Monocytes	10.4		%
Eosinophils	2.0		%
Basophils	0.2		%
Absolute Neutrophil	3.0		1.5 - 7.8 k/uL
Absolute Lymphocyte	0.9		0.9 - 3.9 k/uL
Absolute Monocyte	0.5		0.2 - 1.0 k/uL
Absolute Eosinophil	0.1		0.0 - 0.6 k/uL
Absolute Basophil	0.0		0.0 - 0.2 k/uL
Immature Granulocytes	0.2		%
Absolute Immature Granulocytes	0.0		0.0 - 0.1 k/uL
NRBC RE, Nucleated Red Blood Cell Percent	0.0		0.0 - 1.0 %

38055 - TSH with Reflex Free T4​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
TSH, High Sensitivity	1.58		0.27 - 4.20 mU/L

9201 - Estradiol Total​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Estradiol Total	64*	H	<=44 pg/mL
Estradiol Reference Ranges: Estradiol Adult Reference Ranges: Follicular: 12-233 pg/mL Ovulation: 41-398 pg/mL Luteal: 22-341 pg/mL Postmenopausal: <139 pg/mL Pregnancy (1st Trimester): 154-3243 pg/mL Pregnancy (2nd Trimester): 1561-21280 pg/mL Pregnancy (3rd Trimester): >8525 pg/mL Male Reference Range: <45 pg/mL No reference ranges established for pediatric patients.

907280 - Testosterone, Free, Total, and Bioavailable (Adult Males)​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Testosterone, Total	2613*	H	240 - 1022 ng/dL
Testosterone, Bioavailable	1925.1*	H	61.0 - 257.0 ng/L
Testosterone, Free	722.2*	H	35.0 - 155.0 pg/mL
Free and bioavailable testosterone was derived using a mass-action equation that employs defined constants for the binding of testosterone to albumin and sex-hormone binding globulin (Clin Chem. 2006; 52(9): 1777-1784).

900323 - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Glucose	86		70 - 99 mg/dL
Glucose reference range reflects fasting state.
Urea Nitrogen (BUN)	12		7 - 21 mg/dL
Creatinine	1.17		0.68 - 1.37 mg/dL
eGFRcr CKD-EPI	90		>=60 mL/min/1.73m2
eGFRcr calculated using the CKD-EPI 2021 equation
BUN/Creatinine Ratio	10.3		10.0 - 28.0
Sodium	138		135 - 145 mmol/L
Potassium	4.2		3.6 - 5.3 mmol/L
Chloride	100		98 - 108 mmol/L
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)	27		20 - 31 mmol/L
Anion Gap	11		4 - 18
Protein, Total	7.2		6.3 - 8.0 g/dL
Albumin	4.9		3.8 - 5.1 g/dL
Globulin	2.3		1.7 - 3.3 g/dL
Albumin/Globulin Ratio	2.1		1.3 - 2.7
Calcium	9.9		8.7 - 10.4 mg/dL
Alkaline Phosphatase	115		40 - 140 IU/L
Alanine Aminotransferase	41		5 - 60 IU/L
Aspartate Aminotransferase	34		12 - 47 IU/L
Bilirubin, Total	2.0*	H	<=1.2 mg/dL

1877 - Lipid Panel​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Cholesterol	115		<=199 mg/dL
Triglycerides	47		<=149 mg/dL
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio	3.0		<=4.9
HDL Cholesterol	38*	L	>=40 mg/dL
Non-HDL Cholesterol	77		<=129 mg/dL
LDL Cholesterol, Calculated	67		<=99 mg/dL
LDL-C is calculated by using the Martin-Hopkins equation. (JAMA. 2013;310(19):2061-2068) For moderately high risk and high risk cardiac patients, reference levels of <100 mg/dL and <70 mg/dL, respectively, should be considered. Circulation 2004; 110:227-239.
VLDL Cholesterol	10		<=29 mg/dL

9230 - Hemoglobin A1c With eAG​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Hemoglobin A1c	4.9		<=5.6 %
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines for interpreting Hemoglobin A1c are as follows: Non-Diabetic patient: <=5.6% Increased risk for future Diabetes: 5.7-6.4% ADA diagnostic criteria for Diabetes: >=6.5% For most patients, a reasonable goal for therapy is <7%. For patients with limited life expectancy or where the harms of treatment are greater than the benefits, a goal of <8% may be more appropriate. In pregnant patients, a more stringent goal of <6% may be appropriate or <7% if there is a risk of hypoglycemia. Diabetes Care. 2023; 46(Suppl 1):S254-S266.
Estimated Average Glucose (eAG)	94		Not Established
If the presence of a hemoglobin variant is suspected, do not use % HbA1c results for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. In uncontrolled diabetics, high levels of Hemoglobin F (Hb F) may be present. Presence of Hb F greater than 7% of total may result in lower than expected % HbA1c. Any cause that shortens erythrocyte survival or decreases mean erythrocyte age may reduce expected % HbA1c values even in the presence of elevated average blood glucose. Causes may include hemolytic disease, homozygous sickle cell trait, pregnancy, and recent significant/chronic blood loss. In addition, recent blood transfusions can alter expected % HbA1c values.

1054 - RPR Screen w/Reflex RPR Titer and TP-PA​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
RPR Screen	Nonreactive		Nonreactive

3682 - HIV 1/2 Ag and Abs, Fourth Generation, w/Reflexes​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
HIV 1/2 Screen (CHIV)	Nonreactive		Nonreactive
Negative for HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/HIV-2 antibodies. No laboratory evidence of HIV infection.

 

[Cray21]

Hey brother!

Do you have your bloods from when you were on 300 Test a week? Before you decided to increase?

At 22 you have full bodily autonomy and can request parents not see medical records etc if you’re that worried. Call your GP and talk to them, book an over the phone appointment.

What makes you think you stuffed up your first cycle? Is it the stagnated weight? Realistically that can be due to a lot of different factors BUT gear isn’t a magic pill, you won’t be David laid after 1 cycle so PLEASE don’t compare yourself to influencers etc who you see out there

Don’t beat yourself up

My weight has probably plateud a lot probably because I dropped my oral minoxidil dose and stopped eating bullshit with high sodium. I didnt really track my diet well for the first 9 weeks because I was partying hella but I was getting lots of food in.

Is 20lbs good for 12 weeks? How much lean mass did I realistically gain. All the roiders on other forms are telling me im a dumbbass and 16 weeks minimum. I have definitely put on good mass. Strength numbers sky rocketed. Im genetically small bone structure and low bf, so looking like david laid one day is a genuine possibility, it just is hard for me to put on mass.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Hello, I am currently on my first cycle:

6 weeks 300 test
6* weeks 500 test

I am almost at week 12 and want to know if I should hop off or extend to 16 weeks

I have bloodwork for my doctor due in December and I need to have natty bloodwork because I am hiding my gear use from my parents.

My progress has significantly plateaud on cycle. Weight has been stuck at 180 (started 160) for like 4 weeks now even though I keep upping calories. my lifts have been going crazy, but measurements like arms and quads not really moving.

Did I fuck up my first cycle ??? I feel like it is kinda underwhelming. Although I have not gained much fat which is mog, I want to be huge

Calories around 3300-3500 per day high protein

My health and labs are all great I have pretty mogger health genes

you 22 and you have to hide from parents bro?

22

WBC	4.5		4.0 - 11.0 k/mm3
RBC	5.18		4.30 - 6.00 m/mm3
Hemoglobin	16.5		13.5 - 17.0 g/dL
Hematocrit	48.8		40.0 - 53.0 %
MCV	94.2		78.0 - 100.0 fL
MCH	31.9		27.0 - 34.0 pg
MCHC	33.8		31.0 - 37.0 g/dL
Platelet Count	268		130 - 450 k/mm3
RDW(sd)	45.7		38.0 - 49.0 fL
RDW(cv)	13.2		11.0 - 15.0 %
MPV	10.3		9.0 - 12.0 fL
Segmented Neutrophils	66.9		%
Automated Diff
Lymphocytes	20.3		%
Monocytes	10.4		%
Eosinophils	2.0		%
Basophils	0.2		%
Absolute Neutrophil	3.0		1.5 - 7.8 k/uL
Absolute Lymphocyte	0.9		0.9 - 3.9 k/uL
Absolute Monocyte	0.5		0.2 - 1.0 k/uL
Absolute Eosinophil	0.1		0.0 - 0.6 k/uL
Absolute Basophil	0.0		0.0 - 0.2 k/uL
Immature Granulocytes	0.2		%
Absolute Immature Granulocytes	0.0		0.0 - 0.1 k/uL
NRBC RE, Nucleated Red Blood Cell Percent	0.0		0.0 - 1.0 %

38055 - TSH with Reflex Free T4​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
TSH, High Sensitivity	1.58		0.27 - 4.20 mU/L

9201 - Estradiol Total​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Estradiol Total	64*	H	<=44 pg/mL
Estradiol Reference Ranges: Estradiol Adult Reference Ranges: Follicular: 12-233 pg/mL Ovulation: 41-398 pg/mL Luteal: 22-341 pg/mL Postmenopausal: <139 pg/mL Pregnancy (1st Trimester): 154-3243 pg/mL Pregnancy (2nd Trimester): 1561-21280 pg/mL Pregnancy (3rd Trimester): >8525 pg/mL Male Reference Range: <45 pg/mL No reference ranges established for pediatric patients.

907280 - Testosterone, Free, Total, and Bioavailable (Adult Males)​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Testosterone, Total	2613*	H	240 - 1022 ng/dL
Testosterone, Bioavailable	1925.1*	H	61.0 - 257.0 ng/L
Testosterone, Free	722.2*	H	35.0 - 155.0 pg/mL
Free and bioavailable testosterone was derived using a mass-action equation that employs defined constants for the binding of testosterone to albumin and sex-hormone binding globulin (Clin Chem. 2006; 52(9): 1777-1784).

900323 - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Glucose	86		70 - 99 mg/dL
Glucose reference range reflects fasting state.
Urea Nitrogen (BUN)	12		7 - 21 mg/dL
Creatinine	1.17		0.68 - 1.37 mg/dL
eGFRcr CKD-EPI	90		>=60 mL/min/1.73m2
eGFRcr calculated using the CKD-EPI 2021 equation
BUN/Creatinine Ratio	10.3		10.0 - 28.0
Sodium	138		135 - 145 mmol/L
Potassium	4.2		3.6 - 5.3 mmol/L
Chloride	100		98 - 108 mmol/L
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)	27		20 - 31 mmol/L
Anion Gap	11		4 - 18
Protein, Total	7.2		6.3 - 8.0 g/dL
Albumin	4.9		3.8 - 5.1 g/dL
Globulin	2.3		1.7 - 3.3 g/dL
Albumin/Globulin Ratio	2.1		1.3 - 2.7
Calcium	9.9		8.7 - 10.4 mg/dL
Alkaline Phosphatase	115		40 - 140 IU/L
Alanine Aminotransferase	41		5 - 60 IU/L
Aspartate Aminotransferase	34		12 - 47 IU/L
Bilirubin, Total	2.0*	H	<=1.2 mg/dL

1877 - Lipid Panel​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Cholesterol	115		<=199 mg/dL
Triglycerides	47		<=149 mg/dL
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio	3.0		<=4.9
HDL Cholesterol	38*	L	>=40 mg/dL
Non-HDL Cholesterol	77		<=129 mg/dL
LDL Cholesterol, Calculated	67		<=99 mg/dL
LDL-C is calculated by using the Martin-Hopkins equation. (JAMA. 2013;310(19):2061-2068) For moderately high risk and high risk cardiac patients, reference levels of <100 mg/dL and <70 mg/dL, respectively, should be considered. Circulation 2004; 110:227-239.
VLDL Cholesterol	10		<=29 mg/dL

9230 - Hemoglobin A1c With eAG​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
Hemoglobin A1c	4.9		<=5.6 %
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines for interpreting Hemoglobin A1c are as follows: Non-Diabetic patient: <=5.6% Increased risk for future Diabetes: 5.7-6.4% ADA diagnostic criteria for Diabetes: >=6.5% For most patients, a reasonable goal for therapy is <7%. For patients with limited life expectancy or where the harms of treatment are greater than the benefits, a goal of <8% may be more appropriate. In pregnant patients, a more stringent goal of <6% may be appropriate or <7% if there is a risk of hypoglycemia. Diabetes Care. 2023; 46(Suppl 1):S254-S266.
Estimated Average Glucose (eAG)	94		Not Established
If the presence of a hemoglobin variant is suspected, do not use % HbA1c results for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. In uncontrolled diabetics, high levels of Hemoglobin F (Hb F) may be present. Presence of Hb F greater than 7% of total may result in lower than expected % HbA1c. Any cause that shortens erythrocyte survival or decreases mean erythrocyte age may reduce expected % HbA1c values even in the presence of elevated average blood glucose. Causes may include hemolytic disease, homozygous sickle cell trait, pregnancy, and recent significant/chronic blood loss. In addition, recent blood transfusions can alter expected % HbA1c values.

1054 - RPR Screen w/Reflex RPR Titer and TP-PA​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
RPR Screen	Nonreactive		Nonreactive

3682 - HIV 1/2 Ag and Abs, Fourth Generation, w/Reflexes​

Reported8/12/2026 1:59 AMStatusFinalLab NameSonora Quest Laboratories - Tempe

Test Name	Result	Flags	Reference Range
HIV 1/2 Screen (CHIV)	Nonreactive		Nonreactive
Negative for HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/HIV-2 antibodies. No laboratory evidence of HIV infection.

estrogen high AF bro that needs to come down

why aint you got a log up?

@Grumpy1 @abolone @koba @gar71 @BSS @Scuffer @Oths @ChewedSleek

 

[Cray21]

you 22 and you have to hide from parents bro?


estrogen high AF bro that needs to come down

why aint you got a log up?

@Grumpy1 @abolone @koba @gar71 @BSS @Scuffer @Oths @ChewedSleek

I have adex on hand what should I takr

 

[Cray21]

you 22 and you have to hide from parents bro?

Still in college freeloading off them so I have to follow their rules. They woukd murder me if they found my roiding. Type of people who were scared of me taking creatine.

why aint you got a log up?

Idk how to do a proper log but here is an example exercise

Leg Extension

7/8/26 - 145 (12 reps)
7/13/26 - 160 (12 reps)
7/19/26 - 205 (10 reps)
7/31/26 - 225 (10 reps)
8/13/26 - 255 (8 reps)
8/20/26 - 265 (10 reps)
8/27/26 - 265 (13 reps)
9/3/26 - 285 (10 reps)
9/10/26 - 305 (10 reps)

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[ChewedSleek]

Still in college freeloading off them so I have to follow their rules. They woukd murder me if they found my roiding. Type of people who were scared of me taking creatine.

Idk how to do a proper log but here is an example exercise

Leg Extension

7/8/26 - 145 (12 reps)
7/13/26 - 160 (12 reps)
7/19/26 - 205 (10 reps)
7/31/26 - 225 (10 reps)
8/13/26 - 255 (8 reps)
8/20/26 - 265 (10 reps)
8/27/26 - 265 (13 reps)
9/3/26 - 285 (10 reps)
9/10/26 - 305 (10 reps)

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There are many logs on here that you can check out to get a gauge of how it’s done. Start throwing up a log, and attach some pics, more info and we can help guide you.

 

[TheBigT28]

I’m not the best example of a 100% dedicated log BUT

Approved Log Post in thread 'Cutting Phase Test E Mast E Peptides Cycle Log - Team Prymal'

Yesterday at 6:18 PM

Down over 5kg and still pushin strong on the incline, that's a hell of a cut so far brother. Nice win on the var. Just remember you were already tryin to get that HDL up before it went in, so don't skip the bloods in a few weeks. Keep it rollin.

Hey brother! HDL was low but the cholesterol total/balance was great! I’ll definitely be getting bloods in a few weeks! Can’t risk health

I appreciate the support

• TheBigT28

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Give mine a geeze, it covers most bases