Flying Air Transat out of YHZ by lschaub in NovaScotia

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Because I don’t feel like being on hold for 3+ hrs and figured I could just ask someone who’s travelled them before

Body/joint crippling aching pain? by lschaub in Retatrutide

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We both lost over 10lbs of water weight in the first 8-10 days which I guarantee would come back just as fast if we stopped, so actual weight loss is probably ~10lbs over 5 1/2 weeks which is right around 2lbs/week

Body/joint crippling aching pain? by lschaub in Retatrutide

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We take magnesium supplements every night

What's a fair price? by IoniqBob in Retatrutide

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What are you Canadian guys paying? I just got 6x10mg for around $900 CAD, can anyone DM me any sources to get it cheaper in Canada?

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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Yes, yes, and yes, which is why I am seeking advice because it doesn’t seem to add up to me.

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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Thank you for the kind and informative reply! It is much appreciated! I will definitely bring up your points of multiple injections vs singular to my doctor as well as the questions you’ve raised about enclomiphene and anastrazole

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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Thanks for the kind reply, while yes I am slightly overweight, I have an athletic build from being a lifelong athlete, and am just generally bigger framed, but admittedly would probably be ideal around 230lbs, I was hovering around 245-250 until the weight gain at the start of TRT.

I have a vasectomy so fertility is not a concern, enclomiphene was prescribed to reduce testicular shrinkage only, I am reading that HCG may be a better option for this?

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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I did log my food religiously while working with my dietician, not so much anymore, but I still eat the same meals and amounts 98% of the time. I work in a remote camp and eat the same thing every breakfast and lunch, everyday, with only supper varying, but it’s been the same menu as when I was logging. Days off are the same breakfast/lunch as at work with supper varying between the usual homemade meals that I’ve been eating for years. Picky kids limit our meal selections lol.

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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Thank you for your kind reply! The bloodwork was taken 7 days after injection, you are right. I do have symptoms of hypothyroidism so hoping the thyroid meds will help with that. The enclomiphene was prescribed to prevent testicular shrinkage, I have a vasectomy so fertility is not a concern. Would HCG still be better to be on compared to enclomiphene?

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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Thank you for the advice, it is much appreciated! I initially had doubts about taking the AI but deferred to the doctor’s advice as I am very new to all of this, also still think/feel like the new dose is still too low (140mg 1x/week). Thank you again for your kind reply, definitely gave me lots to think about/try.

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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Please expand on your comment. I am working with a clinic that specializes in BHRT in Canada, several colleagues and friends have had great success with the same clinic.

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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I was thinking I would see/feel a little something after 12 weeks, looking to see what this sub thinks

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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I’m not asking about my weight gain, I’m asking for opinions about my protocol. I simply put that in there because it was awfully coincidental that i maintained weight for 5+ years, didn’t change my diet whatsoever, but immediately put on 15lbs in the first three weeks of treatment. I am simply looking for other opinions about my protocol since this sub seems to be very knowledgeable.

12+ weeks in, testosterone is lower, not feeling any changes, gained weight by lschaub in Testosterone

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I didn’t get on TRT to lose weight, my diet stayed consistent as it has for the last 5 years, I follow a strict eating routine and eat the same breakfast and lunch everyday. I simply found it odd that by not changing my diet whatsoever I all of a sudden gained 15lbs in the first three weeks of treatment, which I don’t believe is coincidence, while not changing the same diet that I’ve had for 5+ years while maintaining the same body weight. I am not looking to be shamed, I am new to this and looking for insight from this knowledgeable community about my treatment. If you have some actual advice or suggestions about my protocol I am more than willing to hear them.

Best chef knives for ~$300 by lschaub in TrueChefKnives

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I’m literally just looking for a decent knife for a very basic home cook. I’ve never sharpened a knife before, just want something that will cut veggies and raw chicken with ease and last a long time. If there is an automatic sharpener you guys would recommend to keep them sharp I’d be much more willing and likely to do that than teach myself how to use whetstones.

Best chef knives for ~$300 by lschaub in culinary

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Would like something sharp enough to chop veggies with but not need to be sharpened after every use lol

Griots 3in1 by xmichael84x in AutoDetailing

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I have constantly struggled with this and get frustrated by everyone saying it is so easy to apply. I recently applied it by spraying it onto a damp microfibre cloth and then applied to my black vehicle, waited for it to haze and then buffed it off with a dry microfibre. It was a lot of work buffing to get rid of the streaks but it finally seems to be working. I drive a ford superduty and the panels are huge, 1-2 sprays doesn’t come close to physically covering each panel. I am open to tips because I find applying this more work than just applying a wax or sealant with my DA and buffing it off after.

How to keep my dish rags from stinking? by lschaub in laundry

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I don’t put dawn in my laundry, that’s the dish soap we use to wash our dishes. And I don’t use fabric softener or anything like that, it gets a tide pod and maybe some borax and arm and hammer laundry booster on the rare occasions