What do you think about my blood work results?

[szczykafka]

Just got them this week even were done a month ago. The results are in the attachment.

ME: Male / 37 yo / 225 lbs / 6'1" / 25% BF / never done TRT or steroids

Previous total T was 337, don't know previous free T. It was about a year ago.
Since then I've been taking everything possible supplement that "boosts" T. I doubt they helped. I think I can attribute this little jump to healthy diet. These supplements is a waste of fucking money.

Considering TRT to battle these symptoms:

- low energy most of the day, unless will blast coffee and/or stimulants​

• I don't drink coffee or do stimulants since November last year​

- need to sleep 9-10 hours, otherwise zombie mode​

- low libido, can't hold erection for long​

• stopped watching porn almost a year ago and jerking off about once a week​

- low mood and lack of motivation to pursue my goals​

• I was recently reevaluated by 2 specialists, same conclusion: tremendous improvement with bipolar and adhd, no diagnosis of depression​

- extremely long recovery time​

• I literally can't do weights more than 3x per week, and I'm not training to bulk up​

- most of the time feeling tired or fatigued​

• Even the most basic shit always feels like a struggle​

- just can't fucking lose fucking fat​

• eating healthy, no sugar, limiting carbs, below 2,000 cal per day, macros around 40-45% F, 10-15% C, 40-50% P​

- since my late 20's it has been getting only worse​

• the strength seems to decrease drastically if I won't move the weights​

• in 2021 I was working out a lot after 2 year break, 2022 I had to take a break after something bad happened in my family and didn't work out for 6 months, started working out end of 2022 and my strength was lower than I started in 2021 (tracked it with JEFIT). In 2022 I was working physically (construction).​

- my balls seem to be smaller​

• I'm not joking. They look like they shrunk comparing to the memories of my balls from my 20's​

- unless I take stimulants, which I don't, I have hard time to focus, stay on the task, concentrate, come up with creative solutions​

- I don't have sleep apnea. I was told I snore sometimes only in weird positions. I'm a side sleeper and I use medical tape on my mouth​

• Huberman talks about it in this podcast episode​

- I get injured way too often​

• I've been doing BJJ almost 2 years, I got injured from shit I shouldn't. It's like my bones, tendons, and ligaments are weaker.​

I talked to my doc and I'm coming in the beginning of may to talk about TRT.
He seemed pretty open to it, which was a surprise to me.


What are your conclusions looking at this? Thoughts?

Thanks for any input.

 

[Ckmeter]

Most recent Total Test is on the lower end of the range, but not horribly bad. First test result is pretty bad. Imo, treat symptoms as opposed to numbers. I wouldn’t hesitate to explore trt. Also, your diet likely could be cleaned up. Your cholesterol is pretty wrecked. Why so much fat compared to carb in your macros? That seems like it a major contributing factor to your high LDL. If you’re not on cholesterol meds, I would definitely start before trt. I am not a doctor, but this is my analysis.

 

[Androgenocide]

Sounds like you’re a good candidate for TRT. Upping your carb intake would help gym performance as well.

 

[szczykafka]

Most recent Total Test is on the lower end of the range, but not horribly bad. First test result is pretty bad. Imo, treat symptoms as opposed to numbers. I wouldn’t hesitate to explore trt. Also, your diet likely could be cleaned up. Your cholesterol is pretty wrecked. Why so much fat compared to carb in your macros? That seems like it a major contributing factor to your high LDL. If you’re not on cholesterol meds, I would definitely start before trt. I am not a doctor, but this is my analysis.

Thanks for the input.
I do more fat because I feel better. I've been doing OMAD from almost 7 years, so it's easy figure out your macros ratio.
I could eat only carbs TBH, but I'm trying to limit it to lose weight.
Also, those are healthy fats. Nothing like frying in oil (I use air fryer).
The doc said it's strange because my bad and good cholesterol are high.

Based on this high cholesterol I'll cut down fats and red meat, throw in more fruit and let's see what happens.

What ratio you think would be reasonable?

Sounds like you’re a good candidate for TRT. Upping your carb intake would help gym performance as well.

I'm trying to lose weight. I've been on 30% carbs previously and I see lesser results in terms of weight loss, but not much energy boost. I'll try messing with more carbs from fruit.
I'm thinking to change the macros to: 30% F, 30% C, 40% P - what do you think?

 

[Ckmeter]

Thanks for the input.
I do more fat because I feel better. I've been doing OMAD from almost 7 years, so it's easy figure out your macros ratio.
I could eat only carbs TBH, but I'm trying to limit it to lose weight.
Also, those are healthy fats. Nothing like frying in oil (I use air fryer).
The doc said it's strange because my bad and good cholesterol are high.

Based on this high cholesterol I'll cut down fats and red meat, throw in more fruit and let's see what happens.

What ratio you think would be reasonable?


I'm trying to lose weight. I've been on 30% carbs previously and I see lesser results in terms of weight loss, but not much energy boost. I'll try messing with more carbs from fruit.
I'm thinking to change the macros to: 30% F, 30% C, 40% P - what do you think?

That’s sounds far better. Your cholesterol is the way it is because of your fat consumption. It doesn’t matter if it’s “healthy fats”. Elevated ldl indicates to me that you’re likely eating too many bad fats or it’s genetic. I’d try to cut the fat down asap and see if it helps.

I’m also really not a fan of OMAD. When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s best to have more small meals spaced out throughout the day. Maybe that’s why you feel like shit!

But hey, I’m just trying to help. I do what works for me, and you’ll find what works for you.

 

[szczykafka]

That’s sounds far better. Your cholesterol is the way it is because of your fat consumption. It doesn’t matter if it’s “healthy fats”. Elevated ldl indicates to me that you’re likely eating too many bad fats or it’s genetic. I’d try to cut the fat down asap and see if it helps.

Will do. Thanks

I’m also really not a fan of OMAD. When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s best to have more small meals spaced out throughout the day. Maybe that’s why you feel like shit!

Nah man. I can't eat before 2pm because I'll get bloated and tired AF. I've been experimenting with the diet since I hit 30 and it was a wakeup call.
If I eat around 3-4PM, then I can still pull off some exercise or even work that requires brain power.
I don't know why, it's just is like this.
Also, if I eat an early small meal, and later 1-2 more meals with overall cals to not be too high, I will walk hungry all day. Doesn't matter how much I eat after, I'll still be hungry. This led me to binge eating in the past.
And another thing I've noticed, if I eat a 2,000 cal meal around 3PM, it's 15 hours and I shit with nice poop.
If I eat multiple, I'll bloat, fart, burp, and will shit a few times in a day.
I've been trying to listen to my body more in the past years, and it just works for me.
I also lose weight better, probably because I feel better, when doing OMAD.

But hey, I’m just trying to help. I do what works for me, and you’ll find what works for you.

I truly appreciate it.

 

[Fletcher]

A few things. They consider the high end of normal to be 700. Thats shit. 1k or better imo. I feel best over 1500.
So 400 is like barely a tick on the meter.

Avoid plastics with food and drinks. There are a ton of chems in plastic food packaging that leach into foods, esp prepackaged frozen and microwavable stuff. Many air fryers use plastic baskets/bowls. I recently tried to find a glass one and couldnt. Cooking in that of its plastic is forcing endocrine disrupting chems into the food.

Iodine. Iodized salt has the wrong type of iodine in tiny amounts. Useless.
The longer you are iodine deficient, the worse your endocrine system functions.

You need purified nascent iodine. www.iodinesource.com

Pancreatin, its the triple enzyme combo that digests all your foods and arms your immune system. Most people are deficient, www.pipingrock.com

Eat high protien lean meals, get some natural sugars in your life, low carb/low sugar = low energy. Clean sugars amd carbs dont make you fat, processed, artificial and bleached ones do.

Sublingual B-12 as METHYL-cobalamin. (NOT cyano-cobalamin).

Get your foods clean, organic, non-gmo and dont eat "diet" ANYTHING!
Its garbage fake food thats low on calories but keeps you fat so you keep buying more. Sucker-"food".

My typical meal is strip-steak, green beans, and a potatoe.

Def consider getting on 2-250mgs of test per week. Ill gladly help you more if you want. Just lmk.

 

[Glycomann]

The problem is you're a pussy. Just kidding. Wondering if you have long COVID or had bad reaction to one of the vaccines. After COVID I felt lethargic for a few months. For some it takes a lot longer. Could be anything though. Could be mono or a number of other things.Just keep at it. Eat as close to nature as possible. Get the sleep you need. Train as much as you can. Get some cardio in as well. that could restore some of your energy but it could take some time and taking time to recover between sessions could be key. A few key vitamins are Vitamins D, A and C and a multi. Nothing fancy but these will keep your immune system sharp.

 

[szczykafka]

Avoid plastics with food and drinks. There are a ton of chems in plastic food packaging that leach into foods, esp prepackaged frozen and microwavable stuff. Many air fryers use plastic baskets/bowls. I recently tried to find a glass one and couldnt. Cooking in that of its plastic is forcing endocrine disrupting chems into the food.

I've heard Huberman talking about it. Yeah, I avoid it. Never plastic in the microwave. I'll try to watch out more on that.

Iodine. Iodized salt has the wrong type of iodine in tiny amounts. Useless.
The longer you are iodine deficient, the worse your endocrine system functions.

Only sea salt and himalayan salt in my pantry.

You need purified nascent iodine. www.iodinesource.com

Never heard of. Thanks. I'll check it out.

Pancreatin, its the triple enzyme combo that digests all your foods and arms your immune system. Most people are deficient, www.pipingrock.com

Some good stuff. Also have never heard of it.

Eat high protien lean meals, get some natural sugars in your life, low carb/low sugar = low energy. Clean sugars amd carbs dont make you fat, processed, artificial and bleached ones do.

I'll redesign my diet and probably post it for a review ASAP.

Sublingual B-12 as METHYL-cobalamin. (NOT cyano-cobalamin).

I take B12 but will have to look into that one.

Get your foods clean, organic, non-gmo and dont eat "diet" ANYTHING!

Ahhh I fail with this shit. Organic/grass fed is so much more expensive. I also heard big companies like walmart slap labels saying organic just to mark up the price. That true?

My typical meal is strip-steak, green beans, and a potatoe.

I like that. Simple and tasty.

Def consider getting on 2-250mgs of test per week. Ill gladly help you more if you want. Just lmk.

500mg per week?! Others were recommending 150mg per week, so 75mg twice a week. Could you elaborate why this high?

The problem is you're a pussy.

Ooof… My dick shrunk after reading this.

Just kidding. Wondering if you have long COVID or had bad reaction to one of the vaccines.

Nothing I know of. I wasn't vaccinated. I lived out of the city throughout the pandemic. I personally don't know anyone who got covid.

A few key vitamins are Vitamins D, A and C and a multi. Nothing fancy but these will keep your immune system sharp.

I need to add vit A.

 

[Fletcher]

I've heard Huberman talking about it. Yeah, I avoid it. Never plastic in the microwave. I'll try to watch out more on that.

Only sea salt and himalayan salt in my pantry.

Never heard of. Thanks. I'll check it out.

Some good stuff. Also have never heard of it.

I'll redesign my diet and probably post it for a review ASAP.

I take B12 but will have to look into that one.

Ahhh I fail with this shit. Organic/grass fed is so much more expensive. I also heard big companies like walmart slap labels saying organic just to mark up the price. That true?

I like that. Simple and tasty.

500mg per week?! Others were recommending 150mg per week, so 75mg twice a week. Could you elaborate why this high?



Ooof… My dick shrunk after reading this.

Nothing I know of. I wasn't vaccinated. I lived out of the city throughout the pandemic. I personally don't know anyone who got covid.

I need to add vit A.

Never buy food where they sell tires. Fuck Walmart brother.

I get grass fed for anywhere from 9.99 to 12.99/lb. The generic stuff has dye and anti-biotics in it. Kills your gut bacteria. Unfortunately, you gotta pay extra to eat clean food. It is what it is.

See if you can find a farmers market or beef farm you can buy direct from. The big chains (NOT Walmart) have clean shit but they charge crazy high prices.

 

[szczykafka]

Never buy food where they sell tires. Fuck Walmart brother.

Lol it made me laugh.

See if you can find a farmers market or beef farm you can buy direct from. The big chains (NOT Walmart) have clean shit but they charge crazy high prices.

I think there is like old grandpa butcher like 30 min away. I'll look into it, maybe buy more and store it. Shit, I've never even thought of these antibiotics. And now I think that these cows eat the worst cheapest shit possible.

 

[Fletcher]

Lol it made me laugh.

I think there is like old grandpa butcher like 30 min away. I'll look into it, maybe buy more and store it. Shit, I've never even thought of these antibiotics. And now I think that these cows eat the worst cheapest shit possible.

The big commercial farms feed them BT GMO cotton seed.

 

[Fletcher]

Im almost 50 brother, and I would NOT be in the type of condition I am and still making lean gains at my age if I didnt eat clean af.

 

[Fletcher]

My profile pic is from last week. 48 years old.

 

[szczykafka]

My profile pic is from last week. 48 years old.

You single? JK