You might want to research 25mg of Proviron a day while you're on. It binds to the SHBG which will increase your free Test numbers. It doesn't convert to estrogen either and in fact also has a certain affinity for binding to the aromatase enzyme which helps mitigate Test converting to estrogen. You might be able to lower your Test dosage with it if that's what you are looking to do. I was running 750mg per week of Test and threw in 50mg of Proviron/day. Blood tests showed a major decrease in SHBG and a resulting increase in free test. I had stellar results! Check the pros and cons, it might work for you.
You might also want to look into Cabergoline to lower prolactin levels in your blood. I stayed on Nandralone too long and had prolactin levels just on the line of normal-high. I used Cabergoline three times a week and the resulting blood test showed that my prolactin levels crashed. Powerful stuff so you don't need much. It can be difficult to source so it's good to find the right doctor who understands what men are trying to accomplish with their hormones (which can be tough).
I did research Proviron and was very close to buying it, but then i saw too many user reports about hair loss. As a mid 30s male with zero signs of balding (or any other signs of aging poorly for that matter) i unshamefully admit that I very much would like to keep my hairline so I can maintain the possibility of dating early 20s women into my 40s. That said, Proviron would be the logical choice since my high SHBG is the actual issue. I avoid stuff like that since it's not something natural your body has ever dealt with, and the side effects are very unpredictable.
I did do a trial of Cabergoline, but the 65 hour half life + side effects are a bit scary for me; it impacted my sleep and it felt way too powerful even at .25mg a week so I stopped. It really felt like a dirty stimulant more than a hormone optimization tool. I had actually tried it to help with my brutal refractory periods which was noticeable, but the side effects didn't seem worth it.
Doping is against the laws of nature, just like homosexuality.
As someone who has been training for more than 15 years and being natty I have a special contempt for drug addicts.
I see you as balloons filled with air. Once you stop the juice, you deflate.
Don't roid rage on me, amigos.
To say something positive, I would say that someone who's on juice but stop it for the love of God and humble himself is doing a very good deed but I'm not in that position. It's a good challenge to start again without juice, isn't it ? (being positive is definitely harder than trolling)
Just stay off the juice you fags.
#1 TRT is not in steroid territory, imo. Steroids are things like Deca, Tren, etc. TRT is bioidentical testosterone that your body recognizes as the same as the stuff produced by your testes, you just get more of it.
#2 Being on TRT, or arguably even most steroids does not make someone a "drug addict", that's an absurd statement. In the case of obsessive bodybuilding who use aggressive amounts of gear, I do agree they have a pathology of self-image and homoeroticism going on. And no, I don't think it's a "slippery slope".
#3 You know what's also against nature? Xenoestrogens. You can try, but they're simply unavoidable now, and it's why men's Test levels have been declining steadily for *decades*. Eventually I realized because of how ubiqitous xenoestrogens are, it's almost a requirement to get on TRT.
Looking over your last few posts, you’re kinda all over the place. I’m not sure what message you’re trying to convey here.
See below
In a previous post, you mentioned that had you stuck with more consistent training program, your 5RM(?) PRs would be up by 50%, with a lot of credit going to the TRT.
^ That is what I'm trying to convey. Pointing out that hormones rule our lives.
Looking at the numbers you listed comparing your previous 5RM(?) PRs-to-bodyweight ratios (using the 180-pound body weight) and current numbers (lifts-to-190 pounds), your lifts went up anywhere from 5.5 to 9.5 percent (my math sucks; check me if you need to).
Are you contending that getting more protein and carbs would have 5 to 10 x’d these results? If this is the case, it would appear as though a good protein/carb supplement would do MUCH more for the body than TRT does.
I didn't do the math either, so I probably was off saying 50%. I think I am underemphasizing how poor my strength training regimen and even diet is lately.
#1 I often don't even consume 100g of protein per day, with maybe 50-150g of carbs at most, and I fast every day too (not good for strength).
#2 In the past 6 months I've probably only been to the gym 30 times, and sometimes had short workouts of only 1 or 2 compound lifts. For the first month of TRT, I didn't even lift and hadn't for months already, yet literally in my first couple of weeks back at the gym I was able to
start at my typical range immediately, which would normally take several weeks of training to reach.
In spite of all this, 10-20 sets was enough to improve all my major compound lifts (except rows which I haven't done at all) and set new PRs in spite of what I just mentioned with regards to diet and lack of training.
Also wondering what the deal with “cheating “ is. Do you really think using a belt to squat is cheating? If so, why not all the supps and, in recent times, the TRT you’re taking? I personally don’t think any of this is “cheating”; just curious about the belt logic.
I never said that it was cheating and didn't mean to imply it. I was just pointing out that I was doing ATG squats with no belt to give context to the numbers, since if I used a belt and did parallel or above, I could easily have added another 50+ lbs.
Why are you training fasted (like SERIOUS, 24-hours fasted)? If you’re serious about adopting an strength-gaining diet, these types of fasts, especially prior to training, aren’t the way to go.
Because I never have an appetite during the day. I'm not trying to, and I know it's not optimal.
I’m into different types of training than the vast majority of the more powerlifting-focused lifters here, but assuming you want to stick around 180 pounds, I’d suggest aiming for between 185-195 grams of protein a day and between 2500 and 2700 total calories (depending on your activity levels. If you're content to lift once every 2 weeks, I don't know what to tell you). If you shoot for that and actually get something in your stomach 20-30 minutes prior to training, you’ll be good to go; no need to overcomplicate things.
Yes I agree, I know I need way more protein, carbs, and cals in general.