Hi everyone,
This is my first post on the forums after regularly reading content and posts on here. I hope that I can glean some quality information from you guys, and will greatly appreciate the help.
I am looking for everyone’s views on the cycle I am planning on doing and why. I have some details of my training and diet, and would really appreciate feedback/opinions/ideas on each (but primarily the cycle).
Firstly I will provide my stats and a bit of background.
29yo
5’9
80kgs/176pounds
Approx 18% body fat
Training since 20yo, several travel and ‘off’ periods, but generally very regular training.
Any other stats or info required please ask.
I have had issues in the past few years with lack of energy, and low libido. The low libido has been more prevalent in the past 12 months. I have a family history of depression and have been on a low dose of medication for around 5 years (Valdoxan 25mg/day).
I have regular blood tests to check hormone levels etc. and am concerned with my testosterone decline over this period;
March 2012
Testosterone = 22.6 nmol/L
SHBG = 34
FAI = 66.5%
March 2013
Testosterone = 15.7 nmol/L
SHBG = 26
FAI = 66.4%
Free Testosterone = 370 pmol/L
July 2013
Testosterone = 9.5 nmol/L
SHBG = 24
Free Testosterone 220 pmol/L
As you can see the decline is rather obvious and probably accounts for the lack of energy and low libido. I am booked in to see and Endocrinologist in 1 weeks time to review this, and my guess is they will put me on some sort of TRT.
I have always trained with friends that are quite serious bodybuilders and regular users of anabolics, so I have always been offered them and wanted to try them one day. However, I wanted to put on as much size as I could naturally before considering it. I believe that I am now at that point, as I have not made very noticeable gains for 12m+.
My training goals are to put on some muscle, and primarily decrease my BF% to the low teens or slightly lower. I would like a slightly larger than avg athletic figure.
I want to start with a simple cycle, and my research on first cycle has led me to the following;
Testosterone Enanthate 250mg
10 weeks, 250mg x 2 per week (I was initially considering only 250mg/week but after speaking to many experienced people, everyone seems to suggest 500mg/week in order to see significant gains; opinions/thoughts will be appreciated)
Nolvadex from week 12 for 4 weeks 40/40/20/20
Is there anything else one would suggest taking with this? (Some people have told me that Nolva wouldn’t be required with this but I would much rather be on the safe side)
I also have a concern about possible hair loss – are there any suggestions as to what is available to help prevent this?
If I ran this for only 8 weeks would it be a waste? (I am going back to the states soon and may not have the time to fit in 10 weeks, and obviously I cant take it on the plane with me)
I train 5/6 days a week, with approx. 45-60m cardio each day. If anyone would like a breakdown I am happy to provide it.
My diet is generally very good other than occasional lunches/dinners out, and some social drinking (during cycle I will cut all of this completely). I would like to maximise the gains of the cycle whilst stripping bodyfat, so I may need to make some additions to my diet, but here is a breakdown of it;
Breakfast;
30g/1.05oz Rolled Oats
30g/1.05oz WPI powder
160g/5.64oz Egg whites
All of the above blended with water in a shake
Late morning;
150g/5.3oz lean chicken breast
75g/2.6oz broccoli
75g/2.6oz sweet potato
Early afternoon;
AS ABOVE
150g/5.3oz lean chicken breast
75g/2.6oz broccoli
75g/2.6oz sweet potato
GYM
Late afternoon/evening (post workout)
30g/1.05oz WPI powder
30g/1.05oz pure carb powder
Dinner;
200g/7.05oz lean meat (depending on the day, chicken, fish, steak)
100g/3.5oz broccoli
Before bed Snack/Desert;
30g/1.05oz casein protein
I am not sure how much more information to give here as I don’t want to scare you all away from reading it and giving me some feedback!
Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know in order to help.
Thanks in advance
This is my first post on the forums after regularly reading content and posts on here. I hope that I can glean some quality information from you guys, and will greatly appreciate the help.
I am looking for everyone’s views on the cycle I am planning on doing and why. I have some details of my training and diet, and would really appreciate feedback/opinions/ideas on each (but primarily the cycle).
Firstly I will provide my stats and a bit of background.
29yo
5’9
80kgs/176pounds
Approx 18% body fat
Training since 20yo, several travel and ‘off’ periods, but generally very regular training.
Any other stats or info required please ask.
I have had issues in the past few years with lack of energy, and low libido. The low libido has been more prevalent in the past 12 months. I have a family history of depression and have been on a low dose of medication for around 5 years (Valdoxan 25mg/day).
I have regular blood tests to check hormone levels etc. and am concerned with my testosterone decline over this period;
March 2012
Testosterone = 22.6 nmol/L
SHBG = 34
FAI = 66.5%
March 2013
Testosterone = 15.7 nmol/L
SHBG = 26
FAI = 66.4%
Free Testosterone = 370 pmol/L
July 2013
Testosterone = 9.5 nmol/L
SHBG = 24
Free Testosterone 220 pmol/L
As you can see the decline is rather obvious and probably accounts for the lack of energy and low libido. I am booked in to see and Endocrinologist in 1 weeks time to review this, and my guess is they will put me on some sort of TRT.
I have always trained with friends that are quite serious bodybuilders and regular users of anabolics, so I have always been offered them and wanted to try them one day. However, I wanted to put on as much size as I could naturally before considering it. I believe that I am now at that point, as I have not made very noticeable gains for 12m+.
My training goals are to put on some muscle, and primarily decrease my BF% to the low teens or slightly lower. I would like a slightly larger than avg athletic figure.
I want to start with a simple cycle, and my research on first cycle has led me to the following;
Testosterone Enanthate 250mg
10 weeks, 250mg x 2 per week (I was initially considering only 250mg/week but after speaking to many experienced people, everyone seems to suggest 500mg/week in order to see significant gains; opinions/thoughts will be appreciated)
Nolvadex from week 12 for 4 weeks 40/40/20/20
Is there anything else one would suggest taking with this? (Some people have told me that Nolva wouldn’t be required with this but I would much rather be on the safe side)
I also have a concern about possible hair loss – are there any suggestions as to what is available to help prevent this?
If I ran this for only 8 weeks would it be a waste? (I am going back to the states soon and may not have the time to fit in 10 weeks, and obviously I cant take it on the plane with me)
I train 5/6 days a week, with approx. 45-60m cardio each day. If anyone would like a breakdown I am happy to provide it.
My diet is generally very good other than occasional lunches/dinners out, and some social drinking (during cycle I will cut all of this completely). I would like to maximise the gains of the cycle whilst stripping bodyfat, so I may need to make some additions to my diet, but here is a breakdown of it;
Breakfast;
30g/1.05oz Rolled Oats
30g/1.05oz WPI powder
160g/5.64oz Egg whites
All of the above blended with water in a shake
Late morning;
150g/5.3oz lean chicken breast
75g/2.6oz broccoli
75g/2.6oz sweet potato
Early afternoon;
AS ABOVE
150g/5.3oz lean chicken breast
75g/2.6oz broccoli
75g/2.6oz sweet potato
GYM
Late afternoon/evening (post workout)
30g/1.05oz WPI powder
30g/1.05oz pure carb powder
Dinner;
200g/7.05oz lean meat (depending on the day, chicken, fish, steak)
100g/3.5oz broccoli
Before bed Snack/Desert;
30g/1.05oz casein protein
I am not sure how much more information to give here as I don’t want to scare you all away from reading it and giving me some feedback!
Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know in order to help.
Thanks in advance
