Title: First Cycle at 37 – Keeping It Simple (Test Only)
Hey guys,
I’m about to turn 37 in a couple months and finally decided to join the dark side and run my first cycle. I want to keep it very simple and just see how my body responds.
Cycle plan:
Weeks 1–16
250 mg Testosterone Enanthate – twice per week (500 mg total weekly)
20 mg Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) – every day
Weeks 19–23 (PCT)
50 mg Clomid (Clomiphene) – every day
Basic supplements will stay the same: creatine, protein, protein powder, vitamins, etc.
I eat a clean diet and track my macros.
For context, I’ve basically been a lifelong athlete. I ran track, was on the swim team, played soccer all the way through college, and did MMA for over 12 years, not to mention consistently lifting and working out my entire life.
I’m 6’2". Before my accident I was usually around 210–220 lbs at about 10% body fat. About three years ago I had a pretty serious motorcycle accident and went through multiple surgeries, so recovery took a long time. I’ve been fully back in the gym for a little over a year now.
Since then I’ve been hovering around 230–240 lbs. I still eat fairly clean and train consistently, but it’s been difficult getting back to where I was before the accident. It honestly kind of sucks because at my current weight — carrying about 20 extra pounds — I just don’t look as aesthetic as I used to. I used to be shredded and muscular, and it’s frustrating knowing where I was physically before everything happened. Age probably isn’t helping either.
For transparency, the only things I’ve used besides basic supplements were one cycle of MK-677 and Ostarine (MK-2866), which honestly didn’t really do much for me. Other than that it’s always just been protein, creatine, and food.
Goal for this cycle:
Gain as much muscle as possible
Ideally lose around 20 lbs of fat, or at least maintain my current size while leaning out significantly
In my head this is almost like running a stronger TRT-style approach, just one compound so I can see how my body reacts without stacking a bunch of things.
The only confusing part for me is Nolvadex. Some people told me to take it throughout the entire cycle, while others say it should only be used for PCT together with Clomid. I definitely want to avoid gyno, but I also don’t know if I’m someone who is sensitive and prone to getting it.
I’m open to feedback if the layout above makes sense for a first cycle or if there’s anything I should adjust. Any advice from people with more experience would definitely be appreciated.