Very First Time and Need Some Answers!

[thejackle61]

Hey,

This is my first time posting anything at this site, and I was just looking for some answers or help.

So, a little about me. I am a college student aspiring to do an ironman. I did a half last year and it didnt go so well because of my weight, 260 lbs. This year, I went to my doctor to see why I cant loose weight, but can gain fat like crazy. I was given a body fat test, 19%, and long story short(too late) I have very low testosterone both free and bounded.

For the past 4 weeks I have been eating healthy and working out 6 days a week for at least one hour aerobically and two to three days a week weight lifting. Since then I have gained about 4 pounds and don't feel energized. I asked the doc when and how i will feel when it kicks in, and he said, "everyone is different on when, and you will know when it kicks in".

I am doing 200mg of test. cypionate biweekly. I am doing my best at eating healthy and exercising but i haven't felt or seen any results. My goal is to weigh 215-220lbs. I am 6'0'' with below 20% BF.

Could someone please give me some guidance as to when I should start to feel more energetic and how long is a health time to get to my goal? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you and sorry it is so long!

 

[DJ77]

Welcome ! Posting your full blood panel would be helpful.
First off I would split your dose into a weekly dose of 100mg of Test. Most on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) are doing 1 shot every 5days of TestC due to it's half life.

Are you taking an AI?

 

[thejackle61]

I am not taking an Aromatase inhibitor (AI). I figured my dose is so low that it wont affect me in that way. Should I talk to my doctor about it, and do you know what brand. I have ALL my fat on my torso, and it looks kinda like I have boobs, but it is just from fat. Would the Aromatase inhibitor (AI) help with weight loss? When should I feel the effects? My total is 168 and my free is 3. I am not sure what the units are, but I do know that they are very low and concerning for my age (24).

 

[Frustrated1]

Take Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) if you want to have kids.

Everybody is different. It can take 3 weeks to about 2 months from what I've read on here.

 

[corvettels3]

I am not taking an Aromatase inhibitor (AI). I figured my dose is so low that it wont affect me in that way. Should I talk to my doctor about it, and do you know what brand. I have ALL my fat on my torso, and it looks kinda like I have boobs, but it is just from fat. Would the Aromatase inhibitor (AI) help with weight loss? When should I feel the effects? My total is 168 and my free is 3. I am not sure what the units are, but I do know that they are very low and concerning for my age (24).

I would not worry about Aromatase inhibitor (AI) until your next round of blood work unless your are experiencing symptoms. At that point you can make your adjustments. Good luck..