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I don’t track calories and never have, even when I lost the 35lbs a few years ago. When I began the lean bulk, I just tried eating a little more and then went by the scale to determine whether I should eat more or less. I was trying to go very slow so I didn’t add bad fat. I’m not obsessed...

Okay, so I gained a total of 6.5lbs while maintaining my body fat at around 14.5%. I didn’t reach my goal of adding 10lbs while keeping my bf in check, but I’m pleased with the end result. Now I need your help in my quest to get down to 10% bf by June 1st. I wanted to leave myself plenty of time...

I wonder what your favorite scotch is?

Okay, so I’m currently injecting 100mg per week. What does that translate into for EOD?

When folks say EOD is that different from MWF? To me, EOD would be M W F Sunday T R Saturday. I would definitely screw that up!

I understand about the A1C. It still helps diabetics to know what their sugars are at different times during the day so they can adjust their meds and lifestyle. I see folks that say my blood sugar is good then have an A1C of 8.

You don’t need to test three times per week. If your protocol is consistent, you could test at trough one month, at peak another month.

I have always wondered why the gold standard of testing is to draw labs during the trough. As VC stated above, that only reveals a tiny snapshot in time. If we only ever look at trough values then we never know what our hormones look like the other 99% of the time. What if the OP has high E2...

What is HMG?

What are the advantages to injecting MWF over E3.5D? Is It smoother T levels? Less aromitization?

I am considering this so I can eliminate the AI altogether. I take such a small dose of anastrazole, so I’m hoping lowering the overall dose and increasing the injection frequency will lower the E2 without an AI.

I’m considering going to this dosing regimen. Did you also lower your overall weekly dosage? I also use hcg, so I suppose I’d inject that on Tuesday and Saturday?

For the M-W-F crew, what time of day do you inject? Does it matter?

What country are you in?

Of course it’s a moot point since most folks trying to lose weight aren’t trying to go from leanish to lean. Most folks are trying to go from fat to not quite so fat. In those cases, diet is king.

Some folks tend to make TRT more complicated than it needs to be. How many guys on here could run their own protocols and do a better job than their physicians? So I’m not surprised at all by that forum. In reality, most guys need the docs for the prescription and in some states to order labs.

I think it depends. If your diet is on point and you are leanish, then there’s no doubt in my mind that exercise programs like HIIT can help you go from leanish to lean. Also, if your goal is not just weight loss but body recomp as well, again, no doubt in my mind that resistance training is...

I get all my meds from my local pharmacy

So how exactly do you manipulate your DHT?

Bacteriostatic water is most common. Whatever you choose it MUST be sterile!

I have made enough to last 5 weeks without any issues.

Bingo. We’ve discussed the pros and cons of compounds like mast. Problem is it’s not legal in the US so the point is moot.

Sure, the alcohol is what helps dissolve the tab as well as keep it stable. I don’t think anyone can tell you exactly how long it will stay effective. I make very small batches so I don’t concern myself with the shelf life.

Who doesn’t like direct, extensive contact? Lol

Very well thought out. I’m intrigued enough to have my dht tested next time. Are there other ways to raise dht other than scrotal creams? I’m concerned about my wife coming in contact with the T cream.

I thought you might say that. The last time I discontinued the anastrazole was for 8 weeks. I really wanted my little experiment to work. The most bothersome thing was the change in sleep quality. When taking the anastrazole, I sleep soundly and have vivid dreams. When I stop taking it, the...

Thanks Dr. Crisler. We appreciate your insight. I have gone back and forth with anastrazole use. When I stop using it, I have no profound issues. I would characterize them as quality of life issues. Without the AI, my sensitive E2 is in the low 40’s. With 0.1mg twice weekly my sensitive E2 runs...

I’m not a detail oriented person, so I can’t see myself tracking everything I put in my mouth. I will probably just cut out breads, pastas, potatoes and fruits and add more green veggies. I think I’ll use rice as my “bad” carb as it’s my favorite and I can make a crap load of it once per week.

Also affected the diastolic more than the systolic.

Do you use an app to track the carbs?

Pretty quickly. I take my bp several times a week.