47yrs old down 40lbs but what now

[Fresh Start]

Hi everyone,

Right after this past Easter I started taking Tirzepatide and completely cut out all bad foods, coffee/caffeine, alchohol (98%). I am 6'2" and went from 255 to currently 215. Protien shake for breakfast around 8am, for lunch a pre-cooked chicken breast w/ a touch of BBW sauce or high quality prepared steak (cook all fod myself). About 4-6wks ago I also started taking L-Carnitine @ 1500mg/wk divided into 3 shots, I read that its supposed to aid in turning fat cells into energy and when I Googled L-Carnitine Vs. test Cyp, Carnitine seemed like it had benefits without Cyp's side effects. Coming onto this forum, I'm reading a lot of opions that Carnitine is really only effective if a persons BF% is already very low, I still have a bit of a belly and man boobs and when running a rudimentary BF% online calculator using only age/height/weight, it seems I'm still around 28% BF.

I've been focused so far soley on losing weight but want to start lifting again. I lifted in my 20's, ran a few cycles so am familiar with things. I'm injury prone and have a couple pains in the middle of my back that have been doggin me for a decade. Anyway, if Carnitine really isn't doing anything beneficial, I was considering starting test Cyp at just 200mg/wk and was hoping for some feedback?

Sorry for the long post.

 

[Meetketchup]

The juice of L-Carnitine is not worth the squeeze in your current situation. Losing bodyfat at 30% is very easy and it won't make a bit of difference. You would use L-Carnitine when already very lean and low on calories as an extra boost.

All you need is a healthy test level and I would look into growth hormone at a low dose (2iu). That combo along with dialed in nutrition and training is all you need. You don't need any peptide or supplement at this point. Save your money and look into gh.

 

[Fresh Start]

Thank you for the response! I've never taken GH before, started looking into it a little bit last night, will def read more about it and drop the Carnitine.

 

[Knarfster]

Hi everyone,

Right after this past Easter I started taking Tirzepatide and completely cut out all bad foods, coffee/caffeine, alchohol (98%). I am 6'2" and went from 255 to currently 215. Protien shake for breakfast around 8am, for lunch a pre-cooked chicken breast w/ a touch of BBW sauce or high quality prepared steak (cook all fod myself). About 4-6wks ago I also started taking L-Carnitine @ 1500mg/wk divided into 3 shots, I read that its supposed to aid in turning fat cells into energy and when I Googled L-Carnitine Vs. test Cyp, Carnitine seemed like it had benefits without Cyp's side effects. Coming onto this forum, I'm reading a lot of opions that Carnitine is really only effective if a persons BF% is already very low, I still have a bit of a belly and man boobs and when running a rudimentary BF% online calculator using only age/height/weight, it seems I'm still around 28% BF.

I've been focused so far soley on losing weight but want to start lifting again. I lifted in my 20's, ran a few cycles so am familiar with things. I'm injury prone and have a couple pains in the middle of my back that have been doggin me for a decade. Anyway, if Carnitine really isn't doing anything beneficial, I was considering starting test Cyp at just 200mg/wk and was hoping for some feedback?

Sorry for the long post.

What Test Cyp sides are you talking about? I am 61 and been on Test Cyp for 7 or 8 years. No sides.

 

[NoxyGen]

Carnitine is a laughing joke compared to test cyp my man. Also, Tirz is so invasive I would look into Retatrutide. Comparing Carnitine to Testosterone makes me wonder if you have actually done a cycle sir. Just sayin.