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socaljack
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Been a while since I posted. Could really use some good advice. I apologize for the length of this thread, but I want to give you as much info as I can to get your feedback.
STATS:
45y
6'3 235
20% BF
GOAL: Maintain bodyweight, recomp to less than 15% and improve gains in Deads, Squats, Bench. (projected 1RM's are 365, 320, 315 respectively).
EXERCISE:
I do Madcow 5x5s (M/W/F). I do 30min cardio on Tue/Thu (sprints, jump rope, speedbag/heavy bag).
DIET:
Diet is approx 40% protein, 30% Carbs, 30% Fat. 2800-3000 Cal across 5 meals. Lean meats, veggies, brown rice/quinoa/sweet potatoes, good fats (fish oil, flax, almonds, olive and Omega 3 eggs). Casein at night, hydrolized whey at dawn and a protein/Waxy Maize drink after workout.
AAS EXPERIENCE:
At 21y old I did one cycle of Cyp and another of Sus 250. I got great gains, but I did nothing for PCT (I know, I was oblivious and should not have even done it).
In January I ran a Beast/Kata cycle. I used the recommended OCT and PCT that Nelson, Radar and Needto pointed out to me. I felt like a GOD on that stack. I got damn good gains in size and strength and kept about 50% of it.
OVERALL HEALTH:
My libido is very good. I have no issues in that department. My issue seems to center on feeling "off" with little drive to be my best, to be competitive, to -- in the words of Needto --kill that shit.
Last week I saw my doc and told him I was feelin' like I was in a slump, not firing on all cylinders and wanted to know what my hormone levels were. The lab results came in today and I am embarrassed and shocked but really need to get some feedback here from you folks. The values at least confirm my suspicions. They are:
Total Test - 285 with 250--1100 ng/dL range
Free Test - 55.1 with 35--155 pg/mL range
FSH - 1.7 with 1.6--8.0 mIU/mL range
LH - 3.4 with 1.5--9.3 mIU/mL range
SHBG - 22 with 10-50 nmol/L range
So the doctor wrote a script for a low dose of Fortesta (10mg Test) only to find out my insurance wants a substitute (most likely Androgel). Doc said let's try this and reassess in 2 months. Seeing my numbers so low, and given the prescription:
1. Realizing everyone responds differently to the dosage, do you think I will get that "on" feeling from this dosage?
2. Should I bypass this primary care physician and go see either a urologist or endocrinologist and see if I can get injectable Test at a higher dosage?
3. If I grabbed another prohormone like Kata or Helladrol and stacked it with the androgel would I get some anabolic benefit or am I fooling myself into thinking the androgel will work?
4. I am up front with my wife right now, even mentioned going UGL (she freaked) but honestly I want to get back to being me and I am really itching to go behind her back, leverage the androgel as cover for a real cycle of UGL Test. If I do this, and time my checkups with my doctor, late into a PCT, might my levels still look low enough after an 8 week Test C or E blast @100-200mg/week to show me suppressed or still very low?
Guys, thanks. I know that is a shitload of info. Appreciate your input.
STATS:
45y
6'3 235
20% BF
GOAL: Maintain bodyweight, recomp to less than 15% and improve gains in Deads, Squats, Bench. (projected 1RM's are 365, 320, 315 respectively).
EXERCISE:
I do Madcow 5x5s (M/W/F). I do 30min cardio on Tue/Thu (sprints, jump rope, speedbag/heavy bag).
DIET:
Diet is approx 40% protein, 30% Carbs, 30% Fat. 2800-3000 Cal across 5 meals. Lean meats, veggies, brown rice/quinoa/sweet potatoes, good fats (fish oil, flax, almonds, olive and Omega 3 eggs). Casein at night, hydrolized whey at dawn and a protein/Waxy Maize drink after workout.
AAS EXPERIENCE:
At 21y old I did one cycle of Cyp and another of Sus 250. I got great gains, but I did nothing for PCT (I know, I was oblivious and should not have even done it).
In January I ran a Beast/Kata cycle. I used the recommended OCT and PCT that Nelson, Radar and Needto pointed out to me. I felt like a GOD on that stack. I got damn good gains in size and strength and kept about 50% of it.
OVERALL HEALTH:
My libido is very good. I have no issues in that department. My issue seems to center on feeling "off" with little drive to be my best, to be competitive, to -- in the words of Needto --kill that shit.
Last week I saw my doc and told him I was feelin' like I was in a slump, not firing on all cylinders and wanted to know what my hormone levels were. The lab results came in today and I am embarrassed and shocked but really need to get some feedback here from you folks. The values at least confirm my suspicions. They are:
Total Test - 285 with 250--1100 ng/dL range
Free Test - 55.1 with 35--155 pg/mL range
FSH - 1.7 with 1.6--8.0 mIU/mL range
LH - 3.4 with 1.5--9.3 mIU/mL range
SHBG - 22 with 10-50 nmol/L range
So the doctor wrote a script for a low dose of Fortesta (10mg Test) only to find out my insurance wants a substitute (most likely Androgel). Doc said let's try this and reassess in 2 months. Seeing my numbers so low, and given the prescription:
1. Realizing everyone responds differently to the dosage, do you think I will get that "on" feeling from this dosage?
2. Should I bypass this primary care physician and go see either a urologist or endocrinologist and see if I can get injectable Test at a higher dosage?
3. If I grabbed another prohormone like Kata or Helladrol and stacked it with the androgel would I get some anabolic benefit or am I fooling myself into thinking the androgel will work?
4. I am up front with my wife right now, even mentioned going UGL (she freaked) but honestly I want to get back to being me and I am really itching to go behind her back, leverage the androgel as cover for a real cycle of UGL Test. If I do this, and time my checkups with my doctor, late into a PCT, might my levels still look low enough after an 8 week Test C or E blast @100-200mg/week to show me suppressed or still very low?
Guys, thanks. I know that is a shitload of info. Appreciate your input.
