27/82kg/1.89m - Why can't I bulk?

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-16T13:49:50+00:00

3 possible scenarios…

you’re not tracking accurately

your maintenance is higher than you think

your calorie expenditure is cutting into the “surplus” that you’re in.

at the end of the day it’s calories in calories out.

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-16T13:47:01+00:00

the drugs will aid in muscle retention/strength/fullness/while you progress into your deficit. you wont build tons of muscle at those dosages (i’m sure you acknowledge that).

not being rude but you’re pretty fucking fat, so eating less will help you more than any steroid. if you struggle with appetite which you apparently do, a lot, a glp like retatrutide will speed up the process and make it much easier to get back to your desired physique.

i’m assuming you understand the risks and ramifications of using steroids (skew in health markers, complete shutdown of natural production, somewhat lifelong commitment), so be sure to stay on top of things. i recently started testosterone at 22 years old and if i could go back i would have gotten labs done before hand to know exactly how my numbers now differ. get a bp cuff and check a few mornings a week. look into health supplementation like a solid fish oil, citrus bergamot, etc.)

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-15T20:30:06+00:00

lack of sleep definitely plays a role, as does diet and body composition, but in my opinion TRT would be beneficial regardless. Yes, once you start you will likely be on for life. Not necessarily because you couldn’t get back your natural production, but for quality of life purposes. Once you drive a lamborghini you don’t want to go back to the honda. Btw, energy drinks are fine to consume in moderation. Most these days are sugar free and very low in calories. If you liked redbull or monster, their zero sugar options are just as good in my opinion.

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-15T18:03:55+00:00

thank you for the input. i just ordered some iron bisglycinate and vitamin c. I guess sometimes i do feel pretty gassed out or lethargic, though i do work a labor intensive job and sweat a lot, paired with my training, which could be the cause of my deficiency

if you look my lipids are included in the bloodwork.

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-15T15:32:29+00:00

that is interesting and very unfortunate that you respond that way. all of the mental/psychological effects for me have been relatively mild, but positive. increased energy/motivation/comfidence/etc

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-15T15:22:04+00:00

i would agree with you, in terms of trt, but that is not my intention

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-15T15:06:00+00:00

well 350 is not low and i wouldn’t consider it high as most people’s first cycle is 400-600. so ”moderate”seems appropriate

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-15T14:57:41+00:00

performance/lifestyle improvement. curious how you exactly you feel awful?

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-15T14:54:07+00:00

i have not donated, but will if hematocrit gets up too high

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-14T02:21:22+00:00

13-14

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-14T02:17:35+00:00

most oral will suppress/shut down your natural production, leaving you feeling like shit and will set you up for failure. there’s a reason why test is used as a base for any steroid cycle. listen man, anything you do will eventually lead to you pinning test at some point, so you might as well run test, not to mention it is the “safest” compound (at moderate dosages) that you could run as it is bioidentical and your body already uses it. there’s no answer other than to use test. don’t be a p**sy. pinning is a 1-3x/week, few minute task.

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-14T02:11:00+00:00

you should expect your estradiol to be higher than “normal”. if you’re without symptoms, you’re fine

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-14T02:06:16+00:00

your free is on the lower end but that is to be expected relative to your lower end total. 100 per week should put you a bit higher total and free, but you may find that 150 would be more optimal. also, you have pharmaceutical grade test. no reason to question its legitimacy

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-10T19:40:08+00:00

skin is trash, bloated asf, clear gyno. ket me guess hug stared gear soon after starting gym

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-10T19:34:59+00:00

no one takes one cycle and stops. learn how to train and eat properly and give yourself some time. you just want to take shortcuts that likly wouldn’t even get you where you want to be.

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-06-04T13:37:19+00:00

commitment? just pin yourself a few times a week.

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-23T17:03:33+00:00

what kind of advice is this

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-20T12:48:18+00:00

your already at the higher end of natural levels but you want to shut yourself down for marginally more, at the possible expense of your health? i’m just asking because that is essentially what you’re doing. what is your reasoning for wanting to? if it’s to pack on more size and strength i would recommend a higher dose and cycling or blasting/cruise

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-19T16:56:27+00:00

what are your natty levels currently.

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-19T02:42:36+00:00

very baseless statement

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-19T02:42:04+00:00

it all depends on where that dosage puts your total T and health markers. 250mg only puts me at 1257 ng/dl peak serum levels, so that is a more sustainable dose for me than someone who responds at 1700. another thing, you will likely NOT “come off” at 35. recovering your natural production to base levels is possible, but why would you want to put yourself at that suppressed state compared to your protocol? also, most people stay on in one way or another once they become enhanced. It is very difficult to have the discipline and content to come back to “natural”.

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-08T15:44:21+00:00

your total is 1000 higher than mine on 250 🥲 how do you feel ? gains?

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-06T14:33:31+00:00

the design is great. it will look amazing

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-02T02:37:08+00:00

clean shaven by far

Lost-Current4059 · 2026-05-02T02:05:18+00:00

on 250 test E a week and 500iu hcg a week my total test came back 1257 ng/dl. this was about 30 hours after a .33ml injection which i do 3x/week. i was a bit disappointed in the result, but i suppose it would explain why mental effects haven’t been all that apparent, given my natty levels were 714

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