So ive asked a few questions about a future first blast and you guys have been awesome so going to see if i have the whole plan correct. Its still going to be a little ways in the future just want to make sure i have everything as close to perfect as possible instead of rushing it like i see a lot of new guys do on here. Im currently on 200 mg/wk test C for TRT i have 6 months between bloodwork for that prescription so from what ive seen i should have way more than enough time to get myself back in order. Im thinking of possibly doing 400 mg/wk total for maybe 12 weeks(is this too long for a first blast and/or correct dose?). I see most of you recommend Test E i assume its ok to add the 200 of test e and keep my 200 of test c in as well? Any preferred method of mixing them? Like i do 2 100mg injections a wk now so should i just do C one day and E the other etc.? I have arimidex that is prescribed with my TRT if needed. Any other advice or things i should know would be greatly appreciated.
Test E and C are interchangeable. You can just up your Test C. Don’t expect amazing results, they will be minor.
The length of your cycle, and how much you take (and what you take) is determined by 1) your goals and 2) your health (if you care about that). Take what you need to get the job done. Since you are already on TRT and have maxed that out (I assume) then doubling or tripling your TRT dose is probably a decent start into cycling. Again, assuming that aligns with your goals. The length depends on the amount of time you need and the impact to your health as you go along.
I wasnt trying to necessarily set hard goals for this one being that it will be my first one so i dont want to set goals then either be disappointed or undershoot it. so im more thinking of it in the long term of seeing how i handle the extra androgens to eventually add more and/or other compounds once i know more of how my body handles it. As for the health i will have bloodwork from right before i start it and was thinking get my own at say week 6? Then look at possible adjustments or if i even need to keep going at that point?
Ok i was only questioning just adding more test C because i saw a podcast where some seemingly well educated bodybuilders were saying that Cypionate may not absorb well enough to let your body up the actual T levels as much as it should. But he was probably talking about bodybuilders doing grams of gear just wanted to make sure that wasnt something to worry about. Appreciate yalls help i will definitely post more when i start and first bloodwork when i get there as yall seem to be some of the most knowledgeable people i can access
I gotcha; wanting to experiment can be a goal, so it makes sense to see how it goes while you’re on, but I think it’s good to have at least some expectations while on cycle. 2-3x your TRT dose for as long as you want or can handle shouldn’t be too detrimental, assuming you’re healthy otherwise. I’m not sure I’d get blood work mid cycle on Test only, just because you are already on TRT. You know lipids will take a hit and CBC will likely increase, so I’d just plan on that. Good luck
How will you change your diet and calories once on cycle?
I eat about 2600 calories with right at a gram per pound of protein and am right close to maintenance so im planning to maybe add a little more protein(depending on who you listen to may or may not be necessary) and going to start around 3000 calories at first and up if needed idk that i need to change carb-fat ratio too much
After trying every possible macro based diet, I can say that a very low fat, high carb rotation diet works best for me personally in a gaining phase.