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The Cut: Recomp in Progress

CompoundKing

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Started TRT 12/31. Dr prescribed me 100mg/wk which I respected for a few weeks before going to 200mg/wk. started Reta 1/7. I’m down 43 pounds as of today and feeling great. 262 ~~> 219. My Reta dosing has been 6mg every 5 days since late February. March 23rd I had a Dr appointment and labs and everything came back great at 200mg/wk. on the 24th I started my current cycle:
400mg test
400mg primo
30mg anavar
2iu GH

I realized after about 10 days my e2 was crashed so I added NPP to wet my joints and dropped my primo. So now I’m at:
350mg test
220-230 primo
150 NPP
30mg Anavar
2iu GH

I’m feeling better after this adjustment. I suspect I’d probably do even better at 3:1 with test:primo. I will have to test this down the road.

I’ve been feeling a little discouraged lately because once I started the “cycle” my weight loss came to a screeching halt. But I’m seeing gains in the mirror so that’s keeping me motivated. My current weight is 219 and I feel like I carry it pretty well. Guessing 20% body fat.

I will have labs done the first week of may, the cycle will end may 31 then I will have more labs the end of June back at my trt dose. I think when I drop back to trt I’m going to really buckle down, finally up my Reta dose and try to get as lean as I can before starting my next cycle.

As for my next cycle, I’m not sure what to do. I have tons of different stuff on hand so I have options. Throw some ideas my way for my summer/fall cycle.

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Brother that is one hell of a transformation, be proud of yourself! 6mg of retatrutide is quite hefty, do you struggle to get food in at that dose? I've been on reta at .5mg since mid Jan until last week I bumped it to .75mg, I love it but I could go a day without eating no problem so 6mg blows my mind. 😆
 
liverpool_96 said:
Brother that is one hell of a transformation, be proud of yourself! 6mg of retatrutide is quite hefty, do you struggle to get food in at that dose? I've been on reta at .5mg since mid Jan until last week I bumped it to .75mg, I love it but I could go a day without eating no problem so 6mg blows my mind. 😆
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Prior to starting the anabolics I was struggling to hit 1500 calories. Since I started I have zero suppression and have to be really mindful of what I’m eating.
 
Next cycle I’m thinking about keeping my test at trt level and just adding a couple ml ripex 225. Anyone have any input on that blend? Should I push my base test higher to run it? Is 200 a week c/e enough with the blend? Should I look at something else? Maybe test/mast/low dose tren? Tren has piqued my curiosity but I did take a couple doses of ace and within 3 days I was soaking my bed lol.
 
I have more primo. I have EQ, mast p, NPP, adrol, tren ace, and a ton of anavar and test on hand and will buy anything I need to for my next cycle. Not looking for someone to map it for me just a little input.

I’m not trying to be a bodybuilder. I’m 44 and just want to look strong after many years of letting myself go. I train hard and with a ton of volume. Probably more than I should. The work doesn’t scare me as much as sides from the anabolics lol.
 
Great job with the transformation. My suggestion would be to have a clear goal. Be in a specific phase at all times. You are either cutting and trying to lose fat, or you are in a growth phase, trying to add muscle. Don't try and do both at the same time.

How long have you currently been on this cycle?
 
Oakley6575 said:
Great job with the transformation. My suggestion would be to have a clear goal. Be in a specific phase at all times. You are either cutting and trying to lose fat, or you are in a growth phase, trying to add muscle. Don't try and do both at the same time.

How long have you currently been on this cycle?
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I like this advice. Thank you. Definitely trying to get rid of some stubborn fat still.
I started March 24th. Running til May 31. Going to take 6-8 weeks off then depending on where my weight loss is I may shift gears and do a lean bulk. If I’m still fighting the fat I’ll continue with the recomp. Through the break I won’t drop the Reta and will probably lean on that a bit harder.
 
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CompoundKing said:
I like this advice. Thank you. Definitely trying to get rid of some stubborn fat still.
I started March 24th. Running til May 31. Going to take 6-8 weeks off then depending on where my weight loss is I may shift gears and do a lean bulk. If I’m still fighting the fat I’ll continue with the recomp. Through the break I won’t drop the Reta and will probably lean on that a bit harder.
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You could run that cycle 12-16 weeks no problem. Keep cutting. You need to get to a lean state before trying to add tissue. Don't make the mistake of going into a bulk before you've lost all the fat. I'd get some clen in the last 8 weeks or so and hit fasted cardio.

You aren't too far from a great place so keep killing it.
 
Oakley6575 said:
You could run that cycle 12-16 weeks no problem. Keep cutting. You need to get to a lean state before trying to add tissue. Don't make the mistake of going into a bulk before you've lost all the fat. I'd get some clen in the last 8 weeks or so and hit fasted cardio.

You aren't too far from a great place so keep killing it.
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I have some clen thanks for the advice.
 
Amazing progress your putting in the work and it shows! I’m going through almost the same journey albeit a slightly different approach so I get it.

Interesting that NPP pulled your E2 up effectively.
 
Algz said:
Amazing progress your putting in the work and it shows! I’m going through almost the same journey albeit a slightly different approach so I get it.

Interesting that NPP pulled your E2 up effectively.
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NPP was to lube the joints. Dropping the primo to 1.5:1 helped my e2. But, I think I would be better at a 2:1 and maybe even a 3:1. That’s something I will figure out after labs and more experience.
 
CompoundKing said:
NPP was to lube the joints. Dropping the primo to 1.5:1 helped my e2. But, I think I would be better at a 2:1 and maybe even a 3:1. That’s something I will figure out after labs and more experience.
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Primo and EQ both tank my E2. Primo at 40% of my test dose has my E2 around 30. Everyone is different but it seems you handle primo the same way I do. Maybe its a fat guy thing. :unsure:
 
Oakley6575 said:
Primo and EQ both tank my E2. Primo at 40% of my test dose has my E2 around 30. Everyone is different but it seems you handle primo the same way I do. Maybe its a fat guy thing. :unsure:
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Yea I run better with a little higher e2 than most. Last lab I was at 110 and Ive never had any symptoms. 200mg/wk test is my sweet spot and that’s where it puts me.
 
Today’s weigh in. On the move boys! I think I figured out part of my problem. My sodium intake was insanely high. I was drinking an electrolyte drink that has 1000mg per serving, and having like 4+ a day lol. Dropped my sodium intake under 2000mg a few days ago and this is the result.
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My BP is also looking much better since I dropped my sodium intake. Crazy to think I was on 50mg of losarton in January and don’t take anything for BP now.IMG_2569.jpeg
 
celrin321 said:
Nice work brother, impressive transformation. Notice any strength gains or water retention from the 150 NPP?
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Honestly, not really noticing anything lol. Definitely masking some of the joint pain I was dealing with but I think I need to add more test to get my e2 up some more. Going to give it some more time, don’t want to jump the gun.
 
CompoundKing said:
Honestly, not really noticing anything lol. Definitely masking some of the joint pain I was dealing with but I think I need to add more test to get my e2 up some more. Going to give it some more time, don’t want to jump the gun.
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Nice I think thats a good thing it sounds like its doing exactly what you wanted it to
 
There is so much conflicting info out there. Does Mast crush E2 or no? Depending on who you’re listening to some say it does and some say it doesn’t.
 
CompoundKing said:
There is so much conflicting info out there. Does Mast crush E2 or no? Depending on who you’re listening to some say it does and some say it doesn’t.
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Some people it effects E2 but in me it does not. Only primo and EQ can drop E2 for me. That is something you will need to very with bloodwork.
 
I got Anavar from a different source today and now I'm questioning if the other stuff I have is even real lol. I obviously don't know either way but the new stuff had me on a whole new level. It was arm day and I may not be able to use my arms tomorrow. Craziest pumps of my life and drive was off the charts. I was sweating bullets, way more than usual. It's several hours later and I'm still feeling it.
 
Great transformation man.

Random question...LOTS of talk of recomp on here and absolutely 0 talk of your diet. THAT is how you recomp, not specific drugs.
Can you go into any detail on how you're structuring your days. I would assume you're doing some sort of carb cycling stuff?
 
Theotherone55 said:
Great transformation man.

Random question...LOTS of talk of recomp on here and absolutely 0 talk of your diet. THAT is how you recomp, not specific drugs.
Can you go into any detail on how you're structuring your days. I would assume you're doing some sort of carb cycling stuff?
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Great question. I don’t count macros or anything, not anymore. But I do have some rules. I don’t drink alcohol at all anymore. I don’t eat grains. I don’t eat sugar although this one I’ve kind of rolled back a little lately. I never eat before 9am (I wake up at 6am everyday). My first “meal” is typically a ratio yogurt with 25g of protein. I’ll snack on pork rinds and maybe a few slices of lunch meat throughout the day as well as drink a few protein shakes. Dinner is always ground beef and either sweet potatoes or rice with a whole avocado and a cup of cottage cheese, the plate is typically around 1000 calories total. My wife and I share it and I obviously eat more than she does. Sometimes before bed I’ll have a protein bar like a Barebell or one of the Costco brand ones.

Under 2000 calories daily and some days right around 1500, depending on what I’m doing. And only one actual meal a day.

The drugs are to try and prevent as much muscle loss as possible, not really to build muscle although I certainly have put on muscle despite being in a deficit. Ive been pretty disciplined and I’m creeping up on the 50 pound down mark probably in the next week or so. I know some of you guys are very meticulous in tracking macros and all that but I eat the same thing everyday so it makes it super easy to know what’s going on.
 

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