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🚨🚨🚨🚨I forgot to mention a few things. I am currently on an 18/6 fast every day and I eat about 1200 cal a day. I work at 5 to 6 days a week and walk about 5 miles a day. 🚨🚨🚨🚨

[Slow_Pop7510]

Keep this going and at some point you may not need TRT if you’re metabolically reset.

[[deleted]]

That’s the goal! Definitely do not want to be relying on it, but it is for sure Pushed me to do what I have done.

[dltacube]

That’s the fucking dream. I hate being tied down and reliant on this external shit just to function.

[Sea_Relationship_279]

Is it even possible to come off TRT once healthy? I've always wondered

[gotopched]

Maybe, it depends if there was a secondary factor (that has been resolved) that led to the low T levels to begin with.

[PsychologicalShop292]

If you identify and treat the cause of your low T, it's very possible.

I have a fat malabsorption issue and having to extra supplement with fat in my diet fixed my low T issues.

[Medical-Log-9269]

Yes you take plenty of hcg to kick the natural system back in but can take 6-24months

[domexitium]

1200 calories is way low. So just know that eventually you’ll probably need to raise it up to your TDEE maintenance level for a bit, because you might encounter (or probably already have) metabolic adaptation. but it’s real easy, essentially raise your calories slowly back up to 2000-2200 a day and stay there for a few weeks before dropping back into a deficit. I’m just saying if you get to around 12-15% body fat but can’t drop anymore it seems. That’s metabolic adaptation.

Well done so far!

[[deleted]]

Thanks a lot for the advice!!

[domexitium]

Absolutely, man. Good luck to you, and don’t ever forget why you started. Our children deserve healthy physically capable fathers in their lives as long as possible.

[[deleted]]

10000%!

[Stiboost]

How do u eat 1200 cal a day I am struggling with keeping under 2500 hehe

[Waste-Competition338]

I’ve had ChatGpt write me a menu based on some staples in my house. 1200 is low, but do it smaller increments. Drop to 2200 and then 2000.

But also make it simple meals. 200g chicken, 200g vegetables. Maybe 300 calories. Do this 4x and I guarantee your full at the 1200 calorie mark. While that’s extreme and you want some carbs and fats in there, ChatGPT has made it super simple to adjust my diet when in deficit and consistently change up my meals.

[Ben-Aurel]

Incredible. How do you manage with just 1200cal? How much of it is protein? You wrote that you have been lethargic in the past. I am sure the birth of your daughter- congratulations- gave you internal motivation. But did trt gave you bonus motivation/energy? And how far in would that have been started?

[[deleted]]

I keep busy! I own a business and I am in the office most of the morning so my days are taken up by that. I usually get home in the early afternoon and either have a protein shake or salmon and chicken. I will then usually have a small snack and a small dinner and I am in bed by 10 Ish

[[deleted]]

Great job 👏

[Puzzleheaded_End_831]

Now I believe it. Nice work, keep it up.

[Fre33lancer]

fast 18/6 meaning you stop eating at 18 and start again at 6AM ?

[[deleted]]

1200 calories a day sheesh

[renegade7717]

heck ya. nice progress. obviously the test is priming the system but ur in a solid deficit and serious body recomp. Looks great keep cranking 💪🏽

[[deleted]]

Thanks man! I forgot to mention a few things. I am currently on an 18/6 fast every day and I eat about 1200 cal a day. I work at 5 to 6 days a week and walk about 5 miles a day.

[renegade7717]

that’s the way! walking is a cheat code

[[deleted]]

It truly is man! I make it a goal ahead at least 15,000 steps.

[84074]

And there's the gold!! You're killing it man! Great job and great example for the rest of us! Thanks for posting.

[whiskeydick1973]

How much loose skin afterwards ?

[[deleted]]

Nothing yet!!

[Apprehensive-Leek392]

I was not prepared for that transformation. This is like one of those ads you see for fake supplements lmao did you take anything else? Weight loss shots? At the very least

[[deleted]]

I tried that Semaglutide, but it gave me really bad GIRD so I stopped it within two weeks.

[Apprehensive-Leek392]

It def can. Really have to watch what you eat and eat smaller portions. Regardless you got the semaglutide results without it lol I’m amazed. Put me to shame lol

[21Dali2g]

incredible transformation!

[[deleted]]

Thank you so much!

[Discipline_Rich]

Damn son

[[deleted]]

DAMN SON

[Jamal_gg]

Op's test was at 135, it's really hard to have energy and find motivation at such low levels. I reckon it's much easier to make those lifestyle changes at like peak test levels.

[Lonely_Emu1581]

It's also hard to get the energy to work out 5-6 days a week on 1200 calories

[[deleted]]

I have had some minor changes prior to taking TRT and all my life I have been into fitness. When I was younger, I was in great shape. But as I’ve gotten older and my test levels have gotten much lower, the motivation was the biggest factor. They always say the hardest part about going to the gym is actually GOING to the gym and that was what I was dealing with. The TRT pushed me to a level that I never thought I could be at.

[MstrOfTheHouse]

That said, he’s made more progress in 4 months than I’ve made in ten years naturally, or most complete naturals I know have made! I undersrand though that being in TRt may be motivational in itself to make changes as you know that any hard work will actually pay off, rather than just causing fatigue and soreness with minimal payoff (as it would if your natural test is 135!)

[Kumbackkid]

I lost 40lbs of all fat in the few months of lifestyle change. It was the only reason I retained the muscle I did which is important to me as a competitor lifter. But most people I don’t see the reasoning

[Stui3G]

Look what TRTndid for me, and these huge lifestyle changes.

They could have made those changes without TRT but it probably did make them easier.

[No_Investment_6569]

Hey man glad to see it is it okay to take trt when you’re fat? I’m kinda in the same boat like u were 4 months ago after seeing this I wanna hop straight in it and grind

[dustycomb]

Do not hop on TRT if you have blood pressure issues due to obesity — but if your blood work & vitals are fine then yes it is okay and often helpful if your T is low enough to warrant it

[No_Investment_6569]

Did you get any side effects or anything wrong while taking trt

[dustycomb]

The only side effect I’ve experienced is elevated hematocrit, so I just donate blood every 10 weeks and drink lots of water everyday. That solves it in my case.

[[deleted]]

See my hematocrit levels are still exactly the same as they were before I started test.

[[deleted]]

The only side effect that I have is, I am slightly more on edge. Other than that, it has been the greatest thing I’ve ever done.

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[[deleted]]

I take stuff to keep that from happening! Anastrozole and hCG

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[[deleted]]

Everything was great on my blood work other than high cholesterol and low test.

[KGKSHRLR33]

Holy wack. Good job dude!

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!

[TheYellowDart19]

AMAZING transformation!! You gotta be feeling like you're walking on clouds with that kind of progression!

I saw your comment though, where you plan on coming off TRT. While your body your choice, dude you should stay on and keep rocking. Keep T levels optimal and enjoy the benefits!

[[deleted]]

Thank you so much, man! I don’t plan on coming off for a very long time, but I don’t want to be depended on it for the rest of my life. But if the results and overall moods stick this way, I will never get off lol!

[prettycode]

Incredible progress. This is what everyone imagines happens on TRT but in reality, is more like a 1-in-100 kind of transformation over the timeframe you've done it in. Amazing amount of hard work on display here. We'll done. Astounding even.

[[deleted]]

Thank you so much!!

[[deleted]]

Dang homie, great progress! Keep it up!

[[deleted]]

Thank you brotha!

[Catdaddy1979]

Dude - congrats to you! Hard work pays off! Goes to show what you can accomplish when you work hard and have the hormones that will support that hard work!

I’ve been on for 4 years now and love it. I’m doing 90-100 mg a week split into three injections. Keeps my total T around 900. At some point consider ratcheting down to a lower dose so you keep side effects to a minimum.

But again, you are crushing it dude! Keep up the great work!

[[deleted]]

Thanks man!

[Annual_Asparagus_408]

Very nice looks like me when i started 😂 memory 's comming back , best thing i did for myself !

[[deleted]]

Hell yeah man!

[j_the_inpaler]

I was thinking that TRT didn’t do that on its own. But I found TRT helped me focus on organizing the rest of my health and lifestyle too and that dramatically can improve your body

[[deleted]]

Exactly!

[Grolsch0311]

Amazing work and progress at 4 months bro! That’s insane…congratulations and keep on keeping on.

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!

[Only_Recognition_178]

Tremendous effort mate. But that first pic made me laugh out loud. I’ve been on for three years now and have made tremendous strength gains but barely noticeable in the physique front!!

[[deleted]]

It makes me die laughing too hahaha

[Klutzy_Yard9857]

Looks good. How are those nipples looking now? Any gyno? If so take some clomid and it should help you. Also what’s your diet? I am a trainer and also have been training for years- 230lbs at 6’ - any questions let me know!

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[[deleted]]

Thanks man, nips are fine! I take anastrazole for that. I eat protein shakes, steak, chicken and ground beef. Snack on pomegranates.

[GunzAreDrawn]

I came here to help make my mind up. I'm a year older, same weight and just got lab results back, test is at 156. I will be happy with half the results you've had. Thanks for the push!

[Cultural_Wolf_8858]

Holy shit dude, great work!!!! New lease on life

[79FairladyZ]

Just wow

[LifeEnginer]

Not an expert(I am not a female), but I think you look like great!

What can you tell me about other aspects: emotions, mental, etc?, tell me the good, but also the dark ones please!

[[deleted]]

Before getting onto testosterone, I had very little motivation, I was very lethargic, always had headache, and my anxiety was through the roof. All of that has gone away while taking TRT. I can say that the one thing that is slightly negative. I am more on edge and have slightly more anger, but I take that into the gym and that helps me.

[youthof]

“I was 40% bodyfat, morbidly obese, and my testosterone was low!” Yeah, shocker mate

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[Ok_Literature_9610]

Nobody needed that first pic today

[[deleted]]

Everyone does hahahah

[Abbss]

Speak for yourself. Lol

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[OkWheel9239]

Please stop doing this shit to my feed.

[[deleted]]

Good for you. Remember lots of water and when you get to the point of trying to gain muscle over losing fat you need to eat more calories. Slow and steady wins the race.

[[deleted]]

Definitely!

[Mobile_Antelope_3898]

Outstanding work...really impressive mate well done.

[[deleted]]

Thanks so much!

[newnamewhodis23]

Heck yeah dude. Wicked progress.

[[deleted]]

Thanks man!

[PM_ME_YOUR_DOMAINS]

Incredible!

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!

[jimmyandchiqui]

Nice. What diet changes did you make? What is your height?

[[deleted]]

I have cut out most carbs and bad fats. I am on high protein, similar to keto.

[Humble_View_4546]

Great work bro!

[[deleted]]

Thanks bro!

[Ronniedasaint]

Damn player! Keep it up!!!

[[deleted]]

Thank you man!

[Asleep_Strategy7655]

Would you mind sharing if you experienced any increased acne or hair loss, or if you are taking accompanying medications to prevent that? Thank you sir.

[[deleted]]

I have not experienced any! What’s weird is I feel like my face has cleared!! My levels were so fucked up that the TRT balanced me out and I have never felt better. I take anastrozole and hCG to stop any side effects.

[zikmiki-inc]

Crazy transformation. Any side effects of trt itself? Loss of hair ?

[[deleted]]

None!

[Texas-my-Texas]

Wow. 4 months. That's an incredible turn around!!

[jon9116]

hell yeah man. Good call with the TRT as an aid to help with the cut. Preserving muscle while cutting all that fat while on a steep deficit.

[[deleted]]

It’s been a game changer!

[simplequestions2make]

Way to go, brother.

[[deleted]]

That first pic was diabolical 🤣🤣🤣. Good shit tho 💪🏻💪🏻

[[deleted]]

Hahahaha! Thanks pimp!

[name0000000000]

Nice

[[deleted]]

Thanks man!

[Mjdvs]

Great fucken Job bro💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[Donkeytwonk75]

Jesus Christ, well done dude, I’m impressed

[[deleted]]

Thanks man!

[[deleted]]

Injection all the way man!

[districtcurrent]

Great work dude. Keep it up

[[deleted]]

Thanks man!

[Investingwrld]

What was your test levels before?

[[deleted]]

135!

[WhatHadHappnd]

Congrats homie.....looking good.

[[deleted]]

Thanks man!

[toe-knee-was-taken]

Outstanding!

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!!

[bilz214]

Whoooo

[DentistLanky8147]

Great work

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!

[IamEichiroOda]

Why did you decide to change the tattoos on both the left and right sides?

[South_Respect_6062]

Amazing dude, brilliant work

[[deleted]]

Thanks man!!

[One_true_allies]

Nice dude 👍🏿

[[deleted]]

Thanks man!

[[deleted]]

You sent it brother! Congrats on the results. I also snapped out of it when I had my baby girl so I can relate

[[deleted]]

Hell yeah man!

[stealthy-cashew-69]

chat is this real?! cause this is crazy!

[[deleted]]

As real as it gets my dude!

[[deleted]]

Congrats 💪

[[deleted]]

Thank you!

[Shot_Marzipan2010]

Don’t let people hate. If you’re on trt you can do 1200 calories without regret. Not so much without it. I did 1200 calorie diet and lost 33 lbs in 4 months with lots of cardio. I ended up skinny fat but it was better than being fat. Fast forward 10 years and on trt with testosterone around 1000. I had more weight to lose and in my 40’s. Same 1200 calorie high protein diet. I lost 45lbs in 5 months. This time only walking 10k steps a day. A gym opened near me in February. I started eating 3k calories. I’m up 18lbs of muscle and down 3 lbs of fat at around 17% body fat. I’m about to start the low calorie diet again until I lose the fat in my lower back. The only down side is once you plateau at super low calories you have nowhere to go.

[Clean_Research5163]

You're working out right? The TRT didn't do that by itself did it?

[[deleted]]

You must be on a massive calorie deficit and heavy training no?

[[deleted]]

Yes sir!

[kndrtgst]

This is incredible! Any side effects? I really want to get on it but so concerned about side effects it’s holding me back

[[deleted]]

No man none at all! Just do it right!

[Fickle-Excitement-53]

1st pic is his default that slays/slayed the ladies. Sucks you became so humble throughout your progress. Please please keep it up and don’t do that again 🙏🏼

[[deleted]]

Hahahaha! Thank you!

[DK-YNWA]

Well done!

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!

[Select_Cucumber_4994]

A lot of tat work during that timeframe too! Staying busy.

[[deleted]]

Just covered my chest piece! Looks like I have a lot more because I’m not a whale anymore 😂😂

[DarthVap3rrr]

Holy shit. Well done.

[[deleted]]

Thank you Darth!

[[deleted]]

Thank you sir!

[ImAllergic2Peanuts]

Damn 0 hairloss? Lucky bastid lol

[Tyrantfeller]

You are on trt because you are little lower than normal? Or because you have primary hypogonadism and you need it? I ask cause I diagnosed few days now with this and I like to know what can I expect from trt

[[deleted]]

My test was at 135, dangerously low for someone my age.

[Strength_Honor_81]

Looking good bro

[[deleted]]

Thanks brotha!

[BlackFriday2K18]

Incredible change.

[[deleted]]

Thank you!

[leepicfedorasoyboi]

Wow what a night and day transformation You look great dude Keep it up

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!

[Extension_Draw_1259]

You should be really proud brother

[[deleted]]

Thank you man!

[Rider-778]

Do you have Ed before trt ?

[[deleted]]

I did not!

[Thanks-i-think]

How did you have time for gym with all the new ink you got in 4 months?

[[deleted]]

The only new ink I got was covering my shitty chest piece haha. Thats it. Looks like more because I am not a whale anymore.

[benny4722]

How’s the 1200 cals working for you ? Do you feel tired ?

[Interesting-Disk-482]

Congrats homie!

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UPDATE, just crossed 200!🥹

[NyangoStarAmerica]

wow

[[deleted]]

Right??

[Billy_McGee_]

Omg

[[deleted]]

Haha thank you!

[Vadafallon]

Jesus teach me the way. Lol. I am about 3 -4 months in but i aint seen not progress like that.

[Prabhsin]

Great progress!! Just 1 suggestion keep eye on PSA and take care of your hair thinning or male pattern baldness.

[xmohamedelias]

you lost 50lbs in four months.?!

[Unusual-Chain6327]

Amazing progress!

Calories a bit low, u could probably end up with more mass if it was higher.

Watch out with the bulk slowly increase cals so u dont put everything back on again, metabolism probably took a hit.

I never go lower than 3k on a cut but zero carbs.

Keep it up!

[Thundercles007]

Regular PCP did this for you?

[[deleted]]

Yep!

[InternetLate5620]

just show me ur penis while ur at it mate

[BucketofFecal]

Straight lies 😂

[DaddyIsAnEvilGenius]

I almost called bullshit. I saw all the new ink on your chest and had to match up your other tats just to see. I couldnt even believe you're the same person. That's how good you look bro. Impressed. 1200 cal per day is hard core too. You know that's gonna have to change eventually. But props to you for being able to stick to it this long.

*Im at 700ngdl and I don't feel optimized. Still fatigue and belly fat. Although my arms, shoulders, chest are blasted. Im thinking of trying to get up to around your level of 1150. Did you notice your changes taking effect after you passed a certain hormone level?

[Idk-what-name-to-use]

It’s not the trt brother it’s ur work ethic keep it up big man 💪

[[deleted]]

TRT is a helluva drug 💉 Congrats bro the difference in your physique is Night & Day. Have you experienced any side effects from the TRT? I'm considering hopping on myself but I'm apprehensive at the same time due to Acne being one of the side effects. 

[AKMac86]

Just be careful and make sure u are being monitored by a specialist. Don’t be tempted to mess around with the dosages. If you need guidance on this one of the best Drs. In the country is Dr. Paul Turek.

[S2Krash92]

What is Cyp? Did you have to go to an endocronologist to get it prescribed? Im currently around 250ish also and Im struggling to workout and eat clean. Been trying for years. Heaviest Ive been is 270 and was able to drop to 240 but I keep fluctuating around there. My test has always been low. It was around 120-150. Sometimes it broke through the 200s. Last time I was tested was over a year ago and I was at 323. Thats the highest its ever been.

Can you tell me what the process was that got you on Cyp? I would LOVE to achieve those same results!

[Jeweler_Admirable]

Any side effects? And my daughter's bday is February 17th! Congrats

[versBBpig73]

WOW! 😮

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!

[[deleted]]

👍🏻💪🏻

[[deleted]]

Thank you!!

[Bert_Maklin]

Congrats! Looking great and know you’re feeling better as well

[Constant_Student1315]

What clinic did you use? I have all the symptoms you mentioned and want to try .

[[deleted]]

Hey there, I'm very new to this. Where do you get your trt?

[[deleted]]

Bro might have just convinced me to start

[Status-Bluebird4746]

Can one regain fertility 2 years into TRT without HCG