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R: I'm starting TRT and this is my log. If my log seems outdated post a reply and I'll give an update(though I intend to keep it updated myself).
Why I am I starting TRT? The number one reason is that my libido is pretty much non-existant these days which is causing some major issues in my marriage. I also am hoping this will help with depression and I wouldn't say no to it helping me lose fat/gain muscle(which has become increasingly more difficult). For years I have been trying to treat the depression/diminishing libido. My GP kept putting me on antidepressants which, without a long story, we can just say have not worked. He also checked other things(but not hormones, oddly) and everything else seemed ok. A year or two ago I read about Low-T and noticed my symptoms lined up pretty well... but I'm fairly young(31 now) and my doc didn't seem to be all about it and, since I am afraid of needles, I didn't pursue it myself. With things getting worse and having no other treatment options available I decided to get tested and sure enough my T was low. Anyways, my point is that I didn't decide to start doing TRT lightly.
I've done a lot of research on my own and the one thing I found most helpful is folks who kept a log of how their treatment was going. There were not many of these that stayed updated past a short period of time and so I have decided to keep a public log of my experience so that maybe it will help someone else out in the future. It will also give me something to look back on and evaluate my own improvements(or lack of).
I am only including the bare minimum lab results.
LAB RESULTS:
Testosterone: 360 Range: 348 - 1197 ng/dL
Estradiol: 23.9 Range: 7.6 - 42.6 pg/mL
My Stats:
Age:31
Height 5ft 10 inches
Starting Weight: 219 lbs
Diet:
I don't really have details to share but I have been on a maintainable fat-loss diet for a few months. I allow myself 1 cheat meal a week but I don't bother with it unless I either get a craving or circumstances put me in a situation where I need to eat out. I'm pretty good with the food is for fuel only mentality.
Exercise:
Unfortunately very recently(the day after my blood test) I was in an accident and now have a herniated disc in my lower back and one in my neck(and some other injuries). This means I can't do much weight lifting for who knows how long. That being the case I am currently doing stretches, planks and pull-ups(mostly negatives) 3 times a week. As my therapy continues I plan on adding more body weight exercises then move to machine isolation at the gym and eventually back to doing squats, deadlifts and presses. Currently I can't even rack the weight in my home gym =/.
I just started walking for exercise again and intend to do at least 10 miles a week.
Goals:
1. Increased libido
2. Better, more stable mood and outlook on life(IE, no more or severely lessened depression)
3. Lose fat and build more muscle(which should help prevent future back injuries).
I will try to touch on the above 3 in each of my updates. I will also note any other changes.
It should be noted that fat loss/muscle gains were a goal before I started TRT but it will be interesting to compare results after starting TRT. I've lost 20lbs after a couple of months pre-trt but in my head it seemed really slow versus the effort I was putting in. The math on calories in vs out just didn't seem to add up. I kept that to myself but my wife, with no prompting from me, mentioned she thought my progress seemed slow based on my diet and exercise regiment which leads me to believe the deficiency wasn't just in my head. That being the case I am hopeful TRT will help speed that along as well. I have some pictures but I am fat and hairy and don't intend to share those until I have a less embarrassing after photo.
Starting Treatment Plan:
200mg of T once a week
50 units of HCG twice a week
1mg of Anastrozole twice a week
Also, hello everyone!
R: I'm starting TRT and this is my log. If my log seems outdated post a reply and I'll give an update(though I intend to keep it updated myself).Why I am I starting TRT? The number one reason is that my libido is pretty much non-existant these days which is causing some major issues in my marriage. I also am hoping this will help with depression and I wouldn't say no to it helping me lose fat/gain muscle(which has become increasingly more difficult). For years I have been trying to treat the depression/diminishing libido. My GP kept putting me on antidepressants which, without a long story, we can just say have not worked. He also checked other things(but not hormones, oddly) and everything else seemed ok. A year or two ago I read about Low-T and noticed my symptoms lined up pretty well... but I'm fairly young(31 now) and my doc didn't seem to be all about it and, since I am afraid of needles, I didn't pursue it myself. With things getting worse and having no other treatment options available I decided to get tested and sure enough my T was low. Anyways, my point is that I didn't decide to start doing TRT lightly.
I've done a lot of research on my own and the one thing I found most helpful is folks who kept a log of how their treatment was going. There were not many of these that stayed updated past a short period of time and so I have decided to keep a public log of my experience so that maybe it will help someone else out in the future. It will also give me something to look back on and evaluate my own improvements(or lack of).
I am only including the bare minimum lab results.
LAB RESULTS:
Testosterone: 360 Range: 348 - 1197 ng/dL
Estradiol: 23.9 Range: 7.6 - 42.6 pg/mL
My Stats:
Age:31
Height 5ft 10 inches
Starting Weight: 219 lbs
Diet:
I don't really have details to share but I have been on a maintainable fat-loss diet for a few months. I allow myself 1 cheat meal a week but I don't bother with it unless I either get a craving or circumstances put me in a situation where I need to eat out. I'm pretty good with the food is for fuel only mentality.
Exercise:
Unfortunately very recently(the day after my blood test) I was in an accident and now have a herniated disc in my lower back and one in my neck(and some other injuries). This means I can't do much weight lifting for who knows how long. That being the case I am currently doing stretches, planks and pull-ups(mostly negatives) 3 times a week. As my therapy continues I plan on adding more body weight exercises then move to machine isolation at the gym and eventually back to doing squats, deadlifts and presses. Currently I can't even rack the weight in my home gym =/.
I just started walking for exercise again and intend to do at least 10 miles a week.
Goals:
1. Increased libido
2. Better, more stable mood and outlook on life(IE, no more or severely lessened depression)
3. Lose fat and build more muscle(which should help prevent future back injuries).
I will try to touch on the above 3 in each of my updates. I will also note any other changes.
It should be noted that fat loss/muscle gains were a goal before I started TRT but it will be interesting to compare results after starting TRT. I've lost 20lbs after a couple of months pre-trt but in my head it seemed really slow versus the effort I was putting in. The math on calories in vs out just didn't seem to add up. I kept that to myself but my wife, with no prompting from me, mentioned she thought my progress seemed slow based on my diet and exercise regiment which leads me to believe the deficiency wasn't just in my head. That being the case I am hopeful TRT will help speed that along as well. I have some pictures but I am fat and hairy and don't intend to share those until I have a less embarrassing after photo.
Starting Treatment Plan:
200mg of T once a week
50 units of HCG twice a week
1mg of Anastrozole twice a week
Also, hello everyone!
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