TRT..My 3 month gains

[Ruca]

If anyone is interested....I'm 36 and have never done a cycle of anything in my life. Was diagnosed with low t several months ago and have been on treatment ever since. I have a solid diet and most of my training has been BJJ/MMA but I have added a few days a week of Crossfit for the past couple of weeks. My goal is 210ish at about 8% BF. Thinking about giving the SARMS S4 a shot and I also have some TBOL that I'll end up using as well. I'm currently on Test C 50ml 2 times a week and HCG 250 x 3 x a week. Here are my #'s:


6-17-10/ 8-12-10/ 9-10-10
Age: 36
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 193.1 lbs/ 201.3/ 202.2
Lean Body Mass: 168.2 lbs/ 182.1/ 183.9
Body Fat Mass: 24.9 lbs/ 19.2/ 18.3

Intracellular Water: 77.2 lbs/ 83.6/ 84.7
Extracellular Water: 46.1 lbs/ 50.3/ 50.3
Total Body Water: 123.2 lbs/ 133.8/ 134.9

Body Fat: 12.9%/ 9.5%/ 9%

Right Arm: 9.83 lbs/ 11.4/ 11.29
Left Arm: 9.97 lbs/ 11.31/ 11.2
Trunk: 73.1 lbs/ 80.6/ 80.1
Right Leg: 26.43 lbs/ 28.42/ 28.7
Left Leg: 26.48 lbs/ 28.24/ 28.37

 

[Ruca]

Thanks for the response and the kind words! My mood overall is much better as I felt like shit for so long, from low T, that I had just turned into a grumpy old man that didn't ever want to do anything. I have had slight issues with getting emotional (only about an ex, nothing else) that I think could be estradiol related. I just gave blood for my 3rd set of labs today. Since I know how much Arimidex I've taken, the results of these (early next week) should really help me get dialed in. I may end up doubling up on my test at some point, but I'm paranoid about losing my hair. I have upped a couple of doses (my doc is super cool) and felt like I was shedding more. Just curious...are you asking about my mood as an estradiol issue? High/low test issue?

 

[Zyglamail]

Looks like some great progress. How low was your T before ya started? I know a lot of folks around here dis crossfit but that shit peels the fat off if you have a clean paleo/zone diet.

 

[Ruca]

Ozzie & Zyg...Thanks for the good words! I had gotten pretty sloppy (skinny up top with a gut) so it's feeling great to shape back up.

Zyg...My #'s from 6-2-10 were:

Total Test: 278 Reference Range: 300-1000 (free #'s were bad too)

My 7-19-10 #'s were:

Total Test: 1245 Ref: 280-1100

I just did labs on Friday so I am waiting for the results. It's been kind of a pain to get my estradiol dialed in (it was 51.5 on 7-19) so I'm really curious where that will be this time.

I have a real cool doc here in Miami who specializes in TRT and is very open minded, so it's really cool.

As far as Crossfit...Yeah I think it's crazy that anyone would talk shit about it. It's for sure not an ideal type of workout for everyone, especially if they are looking to get huge, but it's a damn good, and f'n brutal workout. Fits my needs perfect!

 

[caribeman]

Good progress there. Seems that for some keeping estradiol where it needs to be can be a challenge, even with the recommended dosages of either arimides or anastazol. Good idea to get blood test again, this (least for me) its the only way to go.

Miami huh? I lived there for over 18 years (Cool and crazy city at times). Lots of HRT clinics in FLA. North Miami as well.

 

[babushka]

Good for you
I am just curious did you try to increase your T levels with heavy PCT HCG/Clomid/Nolva.It might help.
I am just scared of TRT when I'm thinking that I will have to inject test my whole life.But the benefits are awesome of course

 

[-SD-]

Make sure to check your levels in a few months to make sure your body hasnt shut down completely and you dont go through what im going through now

 

[OMEGA]

your only taking 50 mgs twice a week? and you have a reading of 1245?

i hate to say this but it probably a combo of the test and mostly HCG

stop the hcg and retest 2 months later and tell me what you get ( really you need to know sans hcg)

 

[Ruca]

Thanks everyone!
Caribe...Good to know man in case my doc ever gets crazy with his pricing or anything!

Babushka...Man honestly all I could think about was getting my levels back up as I had been feeling like shit for quite a while. I figured once I get going and get a base back that I might give PCT a shot and see where I'm at. I have got pretty used to the injections and it's not as big of a deal as I had imagined especially as you said in relation to the benefits.

SuperDave...I'll for sure be staying on top of my blood work. Were you on TRT? If you don't mind me asking, what's your story?

OMEGA....Yes that is correct. I have went up to .60 and .70cc on a few doses but that was after my last blood work (the 1200 one). I should get me new bw results in the next couple of days and am really curious where I am at. Some questions if you don't mind....Why do you "hate to say it"? Just as a figure of speech or would that be a bad thing? Also, why do you think that I should stop the HCG for 2 months? I understand to check the #'s, but curious about the reasoning behind it. Not questioning your knowledge, just trying to learn from it!

 

[Ruca]

No was just wondering if you notice a change in your mood.

Yeah like I said, just more outgoing (like I have been for most of my life) because I'm feeling much better. I've never been a moody person, so feeling like doing a lot more, is where I really notice things. When I first started I noticed that more people were getting on my nerves for a few days (like driving and the grocery store) but that didn't last long. My people getting on my nerves percentage went from 80% to 100% then back down to 80%, which is normal, so it's all good!haha