Hello, ive recently started looking into enhancements. Going to be doimg blood work soon. Ive been working out for 2 ywars now. Im 24, 223lbs, 5’11. What would be a good starter?
Just looking for advice while i do more research, thanks.
Update April 13, 2026
After losing all motivation I finally decided to start blood work. I’ll be posting more about it as soon as I finish the testing.
My total test is only 292.
I still worked out around 2 times a week when I was feeling okay. My dieting went to shit though. Only eating 1-2 times a day. Not a lot of carbs, and nowhere near enough protein. I am down to 183. Once I finish the blood work I plan on recomping from all of this.
At 24yo your brain is still developing. Keep training hard and eating right and that will take you a long way. 2 years is nothing in this game. Wait until your maxed out naturally to start looking into drugs.
Well, there is Clarenc ase Bass’ Ripped series, he also has a title Lean for Life. Frank Zane’s if you can find it Zane Nutrition and Fabulously Fit Forever, alliteration aside I recall that book having good dietary advice. Steeve Reeve’s Building the Classic Physique. There is a lot of advice out there, you have to decide which route you need follow. We have low carb, carnivores, higher carb folks, lower calorie. Dr. Darden’s lower calorie, one gallon of ice water per day, approach gets many people started. Quad Queen is a resource here. Peruse the sight, there is plenty of excellent advice.
Why don’t you spell out what your currently doing for training and diet and then what your goals are.
Do you have a training log on the forum? If not start one up. We can help you there.
Suggestions? Find what works for you long terms. Could be carnivore/keto, could be calorie restriction, could be fasting with more cardio, could be macro counting and carb timing. No one size fits all.
Just wanted to post my one year difference. I’ve more recently stated working on my eating habits. Down to 198, still not super consistent. Slowly working on the consistency, ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED. Anything I should work on more? I know I need to work my chest and back more 100%. What are your go to workout routines?
