Furk's TRT and Cycle Log

I thought it’d be better to log this story down, as I’m taking it super serious and progress is good. So if anyone cares to read.

So about at the start of May I went strict LCHF and IF, after a really long time of cutting very loosely and clumsy. I was losing weight but it wasn’t the focus of my life and daily routine so I frequent slip ups. From start of May to about the 13th I went strong and saw progress, 14th I had a family event and slipped up a bit. That week wasn’t too motivated, didn’t plan my meals as well and as a results I ate too much and from the wrong foods. Friday morning (26th) I started my new program and it is friggen banging! I’m going to refrain from saying exactly what it is, but it’s a type of keto. Maybe when I’m done I’ll take photos and tell you guys. Because without photos how can I prove it right?

Weight
1 May: 96kg (LCHF starts proper)
14 May: 93.8kg (going well, until the 15th)
19 May: 95kg (oh fuck, need to cut properly again. Start LCHF and IF)
26 May: 94kg (going strong, let’s take it up a notch. start new program)
29 May: 88.5kg (or 85.5kg, I actually can’t remember what the gym scale read, I need to start taking photos but I’ll stay with the higher one as it is more probable)

Changes when LCHF
1) My body really prefers fats as fuel. Energy to get through the day, 1000-1100 is like my trouble zone where I usually start feeling tired, nothing like that on LCHF.
2) Energy and cognitive function to work properly and gym with enough intensity (whether it is fasted or fed)
3) Skin is... moderate. I struggle with acne cysts, mainly on back, occasionally on neck and chest.
4) Sleep is crappy as always (chronic insomniac)

Changes from 15th, when LCHF but high fibre carb breakfast
1) Carbs screw up most of my day. First hour I feel fine. Then I start to feel tired, have no motivation to go the extra mile at work, start falling asleep in daylight hours, no interest in going to lift (which is not like me at all)
2) Energy and cognitive function impaired. For sure I looked bigger and got a good pump in the gym, but energy levels have a serious effect on my psychology I think. Like the carb crash I feel from breakfast day until 1400, and then I’m so negative and have no drive to do anything.
3) Skin is worse. Sweet more, back is always irritating me.
4) Sleep is crappy as always (chronic insomniac)


Changes from 26th, new program, having lost weight quickly
1) Energy is on the lower side, but no were near carb-fed. Don’t get drowsy in the day at all.
2) Will and cognitive function very good. Motivated.
3) Skin is the biggest change. My back has pretty much no acne, small spots some days but they disperse quickly and are not cystic. Face is clear, not struggling with blocked and dirty pores so much as before.
4) Sleep has been awesome. Very stable. I still probably don’t get enough sleep compared to the recommended hours.
5) Blood pressure dropped a lot. I can feel it in my face when moving from positions. A factor of losing fat.
6) My feet used to cramp up easily, a big factor is my shoes I am sure, but overall I don’t get the painful cramps I used to after long walks. I have a lightly active work I think, so most of the day I’m standing or walking. A factor of losing fat I am sure.
7) Cardiovascular health has gotten better. A factor of losing fat I know.


Lifting on old program
PPL, compounds are heavy range between 4-8 reps, isolation work is 8-12. In the second of a workout I start doing super-sets (different muscles though, so I can transition immediately without rest). I try to lift everyday, but if events come up or I have too much planned that day I take it as a rest day. Usually works out to about: Push, Pull, Legs, Rest, repeat.

Lifting on new program
PPL, all sets go as close to 5x5 as I can, sometimes I over-estimate the weight and end up doing more reps. Total number of exercises per workout reduced by a third, but of course an extra set to the exercises that remain. Lifting every second day.

TRT
Increased to Test to 200mg/week, added Masteron 150mg/ week.

I’ll do another weigh in later this week.

Weight 87.2kg. 1.3kg drop in 2 days, not bad huh?

Great post Furk

Thanx a lot man.I am curios as to why you added Masteron as this is the protocol my TRT doc put me on.Except I take it every two weeks.Test is every week.

Lekker aand.

Hey dude, I added Mast because I wanted to increase free test. Had the idea for a while but then RooiBul talked about doing it and it was pretty much what I was thinking. Having more actual testosterone without increasing my exogenous amount sounded really attractive. So yeah, don't know if ot's the Mast added (theoretically less estrogen sides from test) or my diet but my skin is so much better.

Although I do less reps, the amount my lifts went up I did not predict at all. Even with my crazy diet and the fat I'm loosing I'm going up. I'll see next time I hit the same lifts if it is consistent, but it's been only good so far.

Regarding timing, what ester is it? Or what product is it rather? I take Test Cyp and Mast En so I just pin them both every 4 days. No need to complicate. I find that some doctors (or maybe just common practice) is to base pin frequency on the hormones half life. Why this is I am not sure, I know Nebido does release slower and longer than other Undecanonates, and maybe they just adopted this practice. I'm really only guessing. If your's is regular Mast En opt for more frequent pins.

Hi Furk.

I found the Masteron really improves my strength hey. So likely the Masteron keeping your lifts up.

Jir you dropping weight at a fast pace. Why not try slowing it to 1.5kg a week and preserve some more muscle and size?

Do you Pin 200mg Test Cyp and 150mg Mast E every 4 days? Or half every 4 days?

Pin half every 4 days. I look totally flat, but the moment I touch a weight /resistance my veins pop out and cuts appear.

Dropping weight fast but theoretically it's all fat. The way I'm dieting prevents muscle loss, so I'm hopeful things are alright. Insulin nul, metabolism up, AAS to prevent muscle loss, Clen as a anti-catabolic. Not really anything more I can do to stop muscle wastage. I really want to try HGH Frag 6 when progress slows down, but don't have it in my arsenal yet.

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Our dosages are very similar then.
My Test E I take 150mg Every Monday/Thursday my Masteron I take 75mg Every Monday/Thursday.

I am also toying with the idea of Frag but also thinking about IGF1-LR3

I am going to stick to Keto until I grind to a halt then PSMF...

Hi Furk,

I can confirm,according to my blood work,my free test is up.It seems the doc does know a thing or two.I do however know that the mast he gives me is UG(axio mastaplex 200).My philosophy is hey,if it works,I am not going to complain.Yeah,the doc is putting himself at risk legally,but nobody needs to know much more than what I say on the forums.

Krizzology wrote: Hi Furk,

I can confirm,according to my blood work,my free test is up.It seems the doc does know a thing or two.I do however know that the mast he gives me is UG(axio mastaplex 200).My philosophy is hey,if it works,I am not going to complain.Yeah,the doc is putting himself at risk legally,but nobody needs to know much more than what I say on the forums.

That's good news mate, my only concern regarding pin frequency is stability. Like I eluded earlier, not saying your Doc is incompetent in this regard, but finding the large majority GPs (cringe) aren't well versed in HRT and recreational steroid use.

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Rooi Bul 86 wrote: Our dosages are very similar then.
My Test E I take 150mg Every Monday/Thursday my Masteron I take 75mg Every Monday/Thursday.

I am also toying with the idea of Frag but also thinking about IGF1-LR3

I am going to stick to Keto until I grind to a halt then PSMF...

Igf-1 is very potent and in my opinion the Pandora's Box of muscle builders (if it's actual legit shit). Igf-1 and Frag 6 are completely different animals and I wouldn't even consider Igf-1 on a cut.

I've got phenphen so if I do hook up some Frag 6 it'll be smooth sailing. But being keto adapted helps a tonne for hunger control anyway.

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02/06: Weight 86.2 kg, 1kg drop in 2 days.
All lifts are up. But doing whole body day every other day so I can totally go fuark on every lift.
Waist noticeably smaller, ass much smaller. Need to dig through old clothes closet to get jeans that are small enough.
Face leaner, neck fat dissappearing.
Feels brehhty geewd.
Masteron is awesome, but I know I owe vast majority of progres to diet.

Have a killer weekend lads.

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Hi Furk

That is moerse inspiring.shot man.

06/06: Laxed up a bit on the diet, going full force again tomorrow so I can carry on with 1kg drop per day. I make it sounds like DNP I know. I'll give Frag 6 a stint soon, really excited to sea where that goes. Ketosis + Frag-6 is like guaranteed success


Thanks for the kind words Krizz.

Awesome progress furk!! +1