Back pumps and water retention Test Prop

[Sambo16]

I've recently started a test prop cycl after losing 23 lbs naturally over a 16 week period. I've had a about 6 weeks off so jumping on cycle to shred down that extra body fat. I'm currently only running 50mg EOD just to start then I will increase. I've only been running it for one week and have somehow managed to put on 7lbs?

Current macro split is

220 protein / 120 carb / 50 fat

I am 6 feet tall and weigh 200 lbs before i started the cycle. I'm doing cardio everyday so there is no way I can be putting that much weight as i am in a significant calorie deficit for someone of my height and weight. I look awful after a week, it seems I have severe stomach bloating and I just look soft and fluffy with no definition at all I can understand it

Also with the pumps I play a lot of football. Since I started I get severe lower back pumps and it also gets my calves, had to stop playing the other night due to this. Is this normal and if not how do stop them?

any help would be much appreciated!

 

[Megatron28]

Sounds like estradiol is getting elevated. You may need an AI. Can you run blood work to see?

What is your body fat %? And why such a low dose of Test? That is essentially a TRT dose. Are you Hypogonadal?

 

[Sambo16]

I would say I'm around 15%. I am starting low because I'm worried about putting on too much weight too quick.

 

[Megatron28]

But why shut your HPTA down and take on all the risks associated with that for essentially a replacement doseage of testosterone?

 

[halfwit]

But why shut your HPTA down and take on all the risks associated with that for essentially a replacement doseage of testosterone?

Doesn't want mom and dad to notice would be my guess.

 

[Teutonic]

BROTHER i VE READ THIS 3 TIES AND AM AT A LOSS AS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ADD S UP. How old r u ? U lost a lot of weight for 1. you gained some water weight for 2...

Can you tel us a little biographical story as i M AT A LOSS.........