Noob = Getting Started!

[pointgrinder]

Ok, I am sure my question will get some flak, but, hopefully, somebody can assist me at first.

I am getting back into my old elite self, but, being a father of two boys, 38 years old with years of not officially training. As a result, I am 20lbs over weight with no strong endurance foundation.

I would like do the following:
1. Lose 20lbs of fat
2. Increase lean muscle mass
3. Increase "economy" weight ratio to power output.
4. Increase endurance

What are the recommended "stacks" and brands of those supplements , EPO? Andriol, testosterone undecanoate, hGH?

Where is a solid and legit website to order from?

FYI, I am NOT participating in professional or regulated athletic events so, I am not getting tested for any illegal substances.

In summary, I need a recommended stack that would quickly get me up to speed, lose weight, without increase of injury.

Thanks for helping a noob!

 

[T580]

I'd say get your diet in check and some of the body fat off of you and research, research, research. Start training and get to a good solid natural foundation before you jump into this. Diet is everything and knowledge is power. Research Forma Stanzol that will help with the body fat with out jumping into a cycle. There's a lot of good info on here.

 

[-SD-]

Sounds like you dont need any drugs if youve let yourself go and just want to get back to your former shape. Muscle memory is a great thing. Its not sexy, its not cool, its not fun, but it will always be diet and exercise first.

 

[semper03]

The best stack for you.

1-24 stong diet with regular exercise and supplementation.

PCT

24-48 continue strong diet and exercise.

 

[T580]

The best stack for you.

1-24 stong diet with regular exercise and supplementation.

PCT

24-48 continue strong diet and exercise.

Lol exactly!!

 

[Jbranken]

you may even be a trt candidate at your age if you're dead set on getting back into shape. Couldn't hurt to get your test levels where they need to be

 

[buddhabuilder]

You will have plenty of time to study all the points you are concerned with while you follow the above guidance, and set up a good base over the next couple of years. The forums here are a wealth of information that, with hard work and discipline, will get you great results. Once your base is set, you can post up a cycle for feed back. The Bro's will be more than happy to help you out then as well.

 

[stevesmi]

steroids are not magic pills at all.

trust me on this.

i can barely move today from 4 straight days of pounding at the gym.. and my diet is on point EVERYDAY. i also do daily cardio. its a lot of work my friend and i suggest you get on a training program and diet plan and forget steroids

 

[-SD-]

Im on right now and in some ways its tougher than being off. Sides to deal with, food intake, and even though youre a beast in the gym, joints pay the price

 

[pointgrinder]

Thanks guys for the feedback. FYI, its not like I just looked at myself in the mirror and decided to get off the couch. My fitness is very relative which I am sure all of you guys are very fit.

I was a ranked collegiate athlete getting recruited to the Navy. Luckily, I injured my ankle my senior year and as result, did not go forward with the Navy and had to eventually quit my sport. If I didn't have that injury, I would probably be dead by now. After years of struggling to create passion with my fitness, I eventually found triathlons. Joined a team, did quite well. Won the Lavaman Triathlon in Hawaii and finally broke 1hr 50mins for a International Tri.

Since, I am ADHD, I have been taking Adderall throughout my life. Long distance racing, and ADHD, plus Adderall does not mix and as a result, my body completely crashed. I was experiencing random sensory "zaps," almost like shocks throughout my body. While cycling and when my heart rate reached Zone 5, tunnel vision started and it seemed like I was going to pass out and there was this flashing pulse in my peripheral vision. Coupled with all of that at the same time, I wanted to throw up after runs and my endurance was non-existant. In other words, I could not push without feeling completely depleted.

After series of testing, it was determined Adderall was masking my fatigue and Triathlons was giving my a double dose of endorphins on top of my prescribed amount from Adderall. Triathlons had to completely come to an end, got off of Adderall and fatherhood started. As a result and 5 years later, I gained 50lbs!!!!!! Huge rebound effect!

As of today, I had lost 30lbs and getting back into "the old" me. I would like to lose another 20lbs, so I can start training again, but, I am worried about injury. That extra weight on my frame takes toll on my joints, ligaments, and muscles. My diet is moderated quite well, however, I am flatting out at 200lbs. I am trying to switch up my heart rate in order to carve into the 20lbs, but, its not working.

This is why I am on this site. From the outside, I am sure you are thinking, diet and start moving! I would respond the same way. But, its all relative and I am quite knowledgable about my limits and very cautious hitting my "crash."

I just need to understand my options to breakthrough that 20lbs wall without injury, fatigue, and frustration.

Thanks guys for spending time reading this....