Hi guys, been lurking a while, thought I'd introduce myself
40 years old
6′2″
170 lb
10-15% BF – hard to tell due to small amount of loose abdominal skin after 70 lb weight loss over 5 years, but I am very lean other than that
Have been lifting for 5 years now, I'm at low end intermediate strength – because nearly all of it has been in a cut
2 full body workouts per week
Brisk walk a few times per week – yes, I should do more cardio
Alcohol – about 4 standard drinks per week
No smoking/vaping or drugs
Fairly clean eating – nothing really "dirty", or at least not very often
Good 7 hours sleep per night
Goals
Look really good naked, as opposed to just decent now
5-10 lb more LBM
Reduce visceral fat to the point of seeing some abs if it's even possible with my loose skin
Hopefully just one more blast and then done
Reverse beginnings of receding hairline at temples and keep what I have
Keep my prostate small and my boner hard
Not die from CVD – this is now my primary motivation
Health markers (with meds)
BP 115/65
Relatively recent 2023 LDL before meds and while off cycle – 112 (will be ordering a new test soon)
Old LDL when I was a fat mf – 155
C-reactive protein <1 (not HS-CRP)
ECG normal with no signs of LVH, remodelling or increased heart size/thickness
The following blood markers have also all come back in normal range
Thyroid stimulating hormone + free T4
Prostate-specific antigen
HbA1c
B12
Folate
D2+D3
Electrolytes
Iron
Kidney function
Liver function
Current stack
True TRT (℞ gel due to lifelong congenital condition) at just above top of normal range
HCG for balls and neurosteroids
Tirzepatide
Cilnidipine + telmisartan
Nebivolol
Pitavastatin
Ezetimibe
Tadalafil
Dutasteride
Minoxidil
Besides lifelong TRT, all above have been taken for about 1 year now
Future additions to stack
Bempedoic acid
Tesamorelin to kill last bit of visceral fat and rejuvenate skin
Isotretinoin course then ivermectin
Previous blasts
First
Test U extra 250 mg/week on top of TRT
Second
Test U extra 250 mg/week
Oxandrolone 50 mg/day for 8 weeks
Then boldenone U 250 mg/week
These were both quite successful (to me), I reckon after each bulk and cut I managed to put on about 20 lb LBM in total
Upcoming (and hopefully last) cycle
Oxandrolone 50 mg/day for 8 weeks to rapidly regain lost strength and size from a very long cut
Other than sorting my cardio out (2 young kids, busy job) and bulking up my scrawny ass, anything else you guys want to rip into me about and give me a kick in the pants about is welcome
As I said above, my primary focus is now my long term health since covid gave me a mid life health crisis, so I want to stay as fit, healthy and young as possible for as long as I can. Also looking and feeling great is a nice bonus on top
40 years old
6′2″
170 lb
10-15% BF – hard to tell due to small amount of loose abdominal skin after 70 lb weight loss over 5 years, but I am very lean other than that
Have been lifting for 5 years now, I'm at low end intermediate strength – because nearly all of it has been in a cut
2 full body workouts per week
Brisk walk a few times per week – yes, I should do more cardio
Alcohol – about 4 standard drinks per week
No smoking/vaping or drugs
Fairly clean eating – nothing really "dirty", or at least not very often
Good 7 hours sleep per night
Goals
Look really good naked, as opposed to just decent now
5-10 lb more LBM
Reduce visceral fat to the point of seeing some abs if it's even possible with my loose skin
Hopefully just one more blast and then done
Reverse beginnings of receding hairline at temples and keep what I have
Keep my prostate small and my boner hard
Not die from CVD – this is now my primary motivation
Health markers (with meds)
BP 115/65
Relatively recent 2023 LDL before meds and while off cycle – 112 (will be ordering a new test soon)
Old LDL when I was a fat mf – 155
C-reactive protein <1 (not HS-CRP)
ECG normal with no signs of LVH, remodelling or increased heart size/thickness
The following blood markers have also all come back in normal range
Thyroid stimulating hormone + free T4
Prostate-specific antigen
HbA1c
B12
Folate
D2+D3
Electrolytes
Iron
Kidney function
Liver function
Current stack
True TRT (℞ gel due to lifelong congenital condition) at just above top of normal range
HCG for balls and neurosteroids
Tirzepatide
Cilnidipine + telmisartan
Nebivolol
Pitavastatin
Ezetimibe
Tadalafil
Dutasteride
Minoxidil
Besides lifelong TRT, all above have been taken for about 1 year now
Future additions to stack
Bempedoic acid
Tesamorelin to kill last bit of visceral fat and rejuvenate skin
Isotretinoin course then ivermectin
Previous blasts
First
Test U extra 250 mg/week on top of TRT
Second
Test U extra 250 mg/week
Oxandrolone 50 mg/day for 8 weeks
Then boldenone U 250 mg/week
These were both quite successful (to me), I reckon after each bulk and cut I managed to put on about 20 lb LBM in total
Upcoming (and hopefully last) cycle
Oxandrolone 50 mg/day for 8 weeks to rapidly regain lost strength and size from a very long cut
Other than sorting my cardio out (2 young kids, busy job) and bulking up my scrawny ass, anything else you guys want to rip into me about and give me a kick in the pants about is welcome
As I said above, my primary focus is now my long term health since covid gave me a mid life health crisis, so I want to stay as fit, healthy and young as possible for as long as I can. Also looking and feeling great is a nice bonus on top
