HRT...now want to cycle

[EZ SPEED]

I started working out about 5 years ago, but been on and off during that time.

But got back in the gym about 6 months ago and have been hitting it hard....after the first month my trainer suggested getting my T checked since I am 43 yrs old, so now I have been on HRT for the past 20 weeks.
Doc has me doing 200mg of Cyp and 1mg of Arimidex per week.

My body responds well to building muscle so I have seen some really good gains. Lost 8% bodyfat and still gained 4 lbs during the 20 weeks. hardly do any cardio. I am 5'-10" 181 lbs and 13.4% BF right now.

I eat pretty clean mostly chicken, sweet potatoes, protein shakes etc. and train 4-5 days a week
3300 calories, 351 grams protein, 200 carbs per day

Told my trainer (who has competed for many years) I was ready to step it up to another level so I am starting a new cycle this week. on suggestion from my trainer and another bodybuilder friend that has competed :

(Completed) week 1-20 --- 200 cyp and 1mg arimidex (HRT)
(NEW)week 21 --- 450 cyp , 400 deca (divided into 2 pins per week) 1.75 mg arimidex weekly (.25 mg ED)
Week 22- 36 --- 500 cyp , 400 deca (divided into 2 pins per week) 1.75 mg arimidex weekly (.25 mg ED)



Please share your thoughts.Thanks!!

 

[Presser]

Welcome to MC bro! And your plan looks pretty good! Will your doctor not notice the extra testosterone in you when he tests you again? The cycle look decent though , any reason why your not starting out with the higher test and deca?

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Welcome to MC, looks good, but my suggestion would be just upping test Cyp to 450-500mg/wk save the deca for a later cycle , unless you have joint problems, then maybe. Most first time users make great gains on just test alone, as you have noted already. And you can do that dose every 7 days, as Cyps half life is 10-13 days. And I take it week 1-20 is completed already? And your jumping off at the new doseage? I don't see the need for adding things til you need it, at 181lbs you should still be able to get good gains off just test alone. But JMO, and your sure to get many more.

 

[IronJulius]

welcome to MC

i agree most first cycles should be test only but being that you have already run 200mg a week the past 20 weeks i would say go ahead with your cycle maybe 500mg test and deca at 400mg a week seems good. are you using pharm grade test?

 

[csuperman]

be sure to come off for a while before any tests for the doc so that you don't show an absurdly high level

 

[EZ SPEED]

Welcome to MC bro! And your plan looks pretty good! Will your doctor not notice the extra testosterone in you when he tests you again? The cycle look decent though , any reason why your not starting out with the higher test and deca?

He will notice, but he is cool with it...he works with a lot of the local body builders. as a matter of fact ...my trainer is REALLY good friends with the doc and they work together to keep guys from hurting themselves with too much gear. Thanks for your comments and suggestions

Welcome to MC, looks good, but my suggestion would be just upping test Cyp to 450-500mg/wk save the deca for a later cycle , unless you have joint problems, then maybe. Most first time users make great gains on just test alone, as you have noted already. And you can do that dose every 7 days, as Cyps half life is 10-13 days. And I take it week 1-20 is completed already? And your jumping off at the new doseage? I don't see the need for adding things til you need it, at 181lbs you should still be able to get good gains off just test alone. But JMO, and your sure to get many more.

I have been having some joint problems, that was one of the main reasons for starting the deca. Yes, weeks 1-20 are completed. I am in the 21st week now and just had my 2nd shot for the week. Thanks for your comments and suggestions

welcome to MC

i agree most first cycles should be test only but being that you have already run 200mg a week the past 20 weeks i would say go ahead with your cycle maybe 500mg test and deca at 400mg a week seems good. are you using pharm grade test?

yep, pham grade test. think I am going to up to 500cyp from the 450cyp that I did this week, and stay at 400 deca now that I got the 1st week out of the way...I was a little concerned on how my body would react to that much gear going in me, but eveything seems great so far. Thanks for your comments and suggestions

be sure to come off for a while before any tests for the doc so that you don't show an absurdly high level

Yeah I should be off for a few weeks before my next appointment with the doc, but I will tell him what I have been doing. Thanks for your comments and suggestions

 

[EZ SPEED]

Just want to say thanks again guys... Like I said.. this is all new to me and i appreciate any help that I can get.

I have already been accused of using steroids over the past few weeks as co-workers and friends have started to notice my gains. Glad I could honestly thell them that it was just HRT and hard work.

Just might be telling a little white lie from now on if I am asked about it..:satan:

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Just want to say thanks again guys... Like I said.. this is all new to me and i appreciate any help that I can get.

I have already been accused of using steroids over the past few weeks as co-workers and friends have started to notice my gains. Glad I could honestly thell them that it was just HRT and hard work.

Just might be telling a little white lie from now on if I am asked about it..:satan:

Nope, your still on HRT.... They don't need to know the dosage.

 

[BEASTZ6]

My first cycle ever, about 18 years ago, consisted of 250 mg/wk each of sust and deca. I gained 30 lbs in one month. Best cycle I ever ran. Of course, the first cycle is always the best. Its like a drug. I have been chasing that first cycle results ever since. LOL

 

[EZ SPEED]

Everything is going great. Two days ago I started my 3rd week on this new cycle. I think it started kicking in good yesterday...I went up in weight and reps on all of my sets and felt beastly strong !