grizzlyGains
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Hello everyone, I’d like to share my personal journey with TRT and my upcoming blast cycle, along with a bit of my history in bodybuilding and how I’ve dealt with both challenges and progress along the way.
History (Long-Winded)
I’m 49 years old, and my journey with fitness began over 30 years ago. Throughout the years, I’ve trained consistently—though not always for size, my gym time has always been a constant part of my life. Around 20 years ago, I started experimenting with PEDs, which significantly improved my strength and muscle size over time. I’ve done about 15 cycles and have experience with various compounds like Tren, EQ, Deca, Test, Anavar, Anadrol, M1T, S23, and MK677. I understand how my body responds to these substances. Accident & Health Struggles In 2021, my life took a serious turn when I fell nearly 18 feet from a ladder. I broke my pelvis, 11 vertebrae, had 2 ruptured discs and 2 bulging discs, and suffered a Morelle Lavelle lesion. This resulted in 7 surgeries over the next year as I struggled to regain the ability to walk. During this recovery period, I gained weight and ballooned to nearly 280 lbs. On top of this, my doctor discovered that my testosterone levels were low (around 300 ng/dl), and I had a significant Vitamin D deficiency. Back to the Gym & TRT In late 2022, I finally returned to the gym and started focusing on resistance training, with a focus on whole-body exercises to help shed some of the weight. Even with low T, I have always struggled with hair thinning and sensitivity to hair loss. I’ve found that I can tolerate about 375 mg of testosterone per week without experiencing hair loss or gyno issues. However, I struggle with "Deca dick" when I go over 400 mg of Deca. I don’t have any prostate concerns, but honestly, I’ve dealt with erectile dysfunction (ED) ever since the accident—though age might also be a factor here. After reaching around 210 lbs, I shifted my training to focus more on size while continuing to work on body recomposition. Currently, I’m sitting at around 208 lbs with approximately 22-25% body fat, and I still have loose skin from the weight loss.
Current TRT Regimen, Supplements, and Medications
- Testosterone Cypionate: 150 mg/week
- Arimidex: 0.25 mg twice/week
- Omega-3 Fish Oil: 1000 mg/day
- Citrus Bergamot: 1000 mg/day
- Men’s Multivitamin: daily
- Aspirin: 25 mg EOD
- Vitamin D: 50,000 IU/week
- Blood Donation: every 8 weeks
- Topical Minoxidil & Finasteride: once daily
- Omeprazole: 25 mg daily (OTC)
- Diet: 2000-2500 cals/day, mostly clean foods with occasional indulgence; 160-200 grams of protein per day, including at least one protein shake
Future Recomp Blast Plan Goal: 200 lbs with 15-18% body fat Cycle Plan (14 weeks):
- Testosterone: 375 mg/week
- Deca: 300 mg/week
- EQ: 300 mg/week
- Optional: 100 mg/week of Tren during weeks 8-14 for recomposition
- Diet: 2000-2500 cals/day, focusing on clean foods with 200-220 grams of protein
- Arimidex: 0.25 mg 3x/week - Omega-3 Fish Oil: 1000 mg/day - Citrus Bergamot: 1000 mg/day - Men’s Multivitamin: daily
- Aspirin: 25 mg EOD - Vitamin D: 50,000 IU/week
- NAC: 600 mg/day
- L-Tartrate / L-Carnitine: 1000 mg/day
- Blood Donation: every 8 weeks
- Topical Minoxidil & Finasteride: once daily
- Omeprazole: 25 mg daily (OTC)
I’m looking forward to seeing how my body responds to this new cycle, and I’ll keep updating the log with progress. If anyone has gone through a similar journey or has tips for maintaining muscle while recomping and dealing with past injuries, I’d love to hear about your experiences!
History (Long-Winded)
I’m 49 years old, and my journey with fitness began over 30 years ago. Throughout the years, I’ve trained consistently—though not always for size, my gym time has always been a constant part of my life. Around 20 years ago, I started experimenting with PEDs, which significantly improved my strength and muscle size over time. I’ve done about 15 cycles and have experience with various compounds like Tren, EQ, Deca, Test, Anavar, Anadrol, M1T, S23, and MK677. I understand how my body responds to these substances. Accident & Health Struggles In 2021, my life took a serious turn when I fell nearly 18 feet from a ladder. I broke my pelvis, 11 vertebrae, had 2 ruptured discs and 2 bulging discs, and suffered a Morelle Lavelle lesion. This resulted in 7 surgeries over the next year as I struggled to regain the ability to walk. During this recovery period, I gained weight and ballooned to nearly 280 lbs. On top of this, my doctor discovered that my testosterone levels were low (around 300 ng/dl), and I had a significant Vitamin D deficiency. Back to the Gym & TRT In late 2022, I finally returned to the gym and started focusing on resistance training, with a focus on whole-body exercises to help shed some of the weight. Even with low T, I have always struggled with hair thinning and sensitivity to hair loss. I’ve found that I can tolerate about 375 mg of testosterone per week without experiencing hair loss or gyno issues. However, I struggle with "Deca dick" when I go over 400 mg of Deca. I don’t have any prostate concerns, but honestly, I’ve dealt with erectile dysfunction (ED) ever since the accident—though age might also be a factor here. After reaching around 210 lbs, I shifted my training to focus more on size while continuing to work on body recomposition. Currently, I’m sitting at around 208 lbs with approximately 22-25% body fat, and I still have loose skin from the weight loss.
Current TRT Regimen, Supplements, and Medications
- Testosterone Cypionate: 150 mg/week
- Arimidex: 0.25 mg twice/week
- Omega-3 Fish Oil: 1000 mg/day
- Citrus Bergamot: 1000 mg/day
- Men’s Multivitamin: daily
- Aspirin: 25 mg EOD
- Vitamin D: 50,000 IU/week
- Blood Donation: every 8 weeks
- Topical Minoxidil & Finasteride: once daily
- Omeprazole: 25 mg daily (OTC)
- Diet: 2000-2500 cals/day, mostly clean foods with occasional indulgence; 160-200 grams of protein per day, including at least one protein shake
Future Recomp Blast Plan Goal: 200 lbs with 15-18% body fat Cycle Plan (14 weeks):
- Testosterone: 375 mg/week
- Deca: 300 mg/week
- EQ: 300 mg/week
- Optional: 100 mg/week of Tren during weeks 8-14 for recomposition
- Diet: 2000-2500 cals/day, focusing on clean foods with 200-220 grams of protein
- Arimidex: 0.25 mg 3x/week - Omega-3 Fish Oil: 1000 mg/day - Citrus Bergamot: 1000 mg/day - Men’s Multivitamin: daily
- Aspirin: 25 mg EOD - Vitamin D: 50,000 IU/week
- NAC: 600 mg/day
- L-Tartrate / L-Carnitine: 1000 mg/day
- Blood Donation: every 8 weeks
- Topical Minoxidil & Finasteride: once daily
- Omeprazole: 25 mg daily (OTC)
I’m looking forward to seeing how my body responds to this new cycle, and I’ll keep updating the log with progress. If anyone has gone through a similar journey or has tips for maintaining muscle while recomping and dealing with past injuries, I’d love to hear about your experiences!
