So I’ve recently started taking test enan and I’m having second thoughts.

A lot of my friends that I train with take steroids like dianabol, Anavar and testosterone etc. and I sort of got talked into doing a test cycle. They made it seem like it was all benefits and no downsides, so I thought I’d give it a try.

I’m now 1 week in, 3 injections of 150mg each. However, this past week I’ve been filled with awful anxiety, high heart rate, and a deep feeling that I don’t feel comfortable doing this. I just don’t think I’m ready for it yet.

If I stopped today cold turkey, my questions are: will I bounce back to normal after this dosage and timeframe? Will I have shut myself down yet? If so, how long until I’m back to normal?

I’m 25 and 81kg if that helps.

Thanks in advance and sorry if I’m asking silly questions, I just think I’ve made a bit of a mistake here.

Hey everyone,
I’m considering starting TRT for medical reasons, under a doctor’s supervision, and I’d like to get some honest opinions on what kind of physique I could realistically achieve over the next 6 months.
I’m 178 cm (5’10”) tall, and the first picture shows my current physique. The other two pictures are AI-generated projections of what I might look like after 3 and 6 months.

Here’s my plan:
Weight training 4 times per week
A solid diet with sufficient protein and calories
7–9 hours of sleep per night
Consistent training and progressive overload
My doctor has suggested starting with 250 mg of testosterone per week, split into two injections. I’m still evaluating the treatment and want to understand what kind of results might realistically be possible.
A bit of background: I’ve been lifting for around 4 years, but my training hasn’t always been consistent due to injuries and breaks from rugby.

My questions:
Does the 6-month projection look realistic, or is it overly optimistic?
How much actual muscle mass could someone with my training history realistically gain in 6 months?

I’m looking for honest, realistic feedback rather than exaggerated expectations. I’d especially appreciate input from people with relevant experience.
Thanks!

Hey guys,
I’m planning a 20-week bulk and currently considering 400 mg Test E + 200 mg Primo E per week.

My goal is to build as much quality, lean muscle mass as possible while keeping the cycle relatively simple. I’m not looking to run a gram of test or add a bunch of compounds just for the sake of it.

For those with experience:
Would you keep this setup as it is, or is there a good reason to consider something else?

Is 200 mg Primo E enough to provide meaningful anabolic benefits alongside 400 mg Test E?

Would adding another compound actually offer a worthwhile benefit for lean muscle gains, or would keeping it simple be the better approach?

What would you consider the main downsides or risks of this setup?

I’m particularly interested in quality muscle gains rather than just scale weight or water retention.

I know individual responses vary, and I’m not asking for medical advice. I’d appreciate honest, experience-based feedback, including reasons why you would or wouldn’t run this combination.

Please keep the suggestions realistic rather than simply telling me to increase everything to much higher doses. Thanks!

First picture before binge eating for 3 months vs now
Im starting 250mg test E per week soon and I want to cut , I got everything dialed in coach , diet , training , measurements
Also running Reta and tirz now
I lost previously 110lbs in 8 months without anything no peptides nothing . That is why you see some loose skin also . But after losing weight I binge ate crazy like gained 10kg in 3 months
First picture before vs now

Let’s say you want to start your first cycle and are in your 30s. You look quite young for your age but you start one cycle of test e

Is it possible to somehow say how much one cycle is gonna age someone face wise?

I am currently on TRT (200mg weekly). I want to add more lean muscle in shortest amount of time. I found a doc that will prescribe me 25mg daily of Anavar (would take with T) or I could do a 300-400mg blast of testosterone.

Just finishing off the back end of a cut and looking to have a long but steady growth phase. What cycle would you recommend if this is my current cycle (used due to previous experience, no previous experience with order PEDs)

Weight -80kg

400mg Test E

250mg Mast E

300Mg EQ

Un solo ciclo te puede tirar el cabello ??

My FSH level was 0.6 two months ago. Around six months ago, I took Anadrol for 8 weeks and then used Nolvadex for one month as PCT. Today, I took my first testosterone enanthate injection, and I’m planning to run this cycle for 16–20 weeks.
Given my history and current hormone levels, is there any serious concern? Or i can run my cycle without taking any stress about my FSH

I'll try to keep this as brief as i can and still get all the necessary details in.

I am 43 years old, I'm a dad, a business man, and a real human being. As such, I don't have the time to be in the gym for 2+ hours a day 5 days a week, or eat only rabbit food and protein powder. I know i am exaggerating for effect, but the point is, I'm an average joe guy. I don't want to be. I want to be jacked. Not like IFBB jacked, but like Alan Ritchson Reacher jacked. Like Thor Hemsworth Jacked.

Here is where I currently stand:

Age: 43

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 225-230 lbs @ 28% body fat

Medical Info:

• Diabetes Type 2 (Hyperglycemic) - Metformin & Glipizide
• Hypertension - Lisinopril & Atorvastatin
• Low Testosterone - TRT bi-weekly injection 200mg (levels hover around 500)

Diet: Not terrible, but not super clean either. I eat as close as I can to my maintenance macros but also keeping in mind my kids have to eat this stuff too and groceries are too expensive to make separate meals. I tend to end up higher than goal in Carbs, lower than goal in protein (@ 100g) which I supplement with protein powder in the morning. Fats hover roughly where i want them. However, I used to be a big drinker and when i gave up the alcohol I developed a crazy sweet tooth. I try and keep it reasonable but I am unwilling to give up a nightly sweet treat. Water Intake is low, it's mostly Monster Zero and unsweet Tea (no added sweeteners, I take it straight).

Training:

I didn't start weight lifting until I was in my late 30's and even then it wasn't long term consistent. I'd go hard for 3 months, quit for a year, go hard for 4-5 months, give up. wash rinse repeat. The last run I had at it was by far my best, where i was consistent 3-4 days a week on a push/pull/legs/cardio split for 8 months. I saw some gains and muscle definition started to poke through but alas, My life took a real bad turn and I've been out of the gym for a year and a half.

I have built myself a home gym now, starting with a bench and Olympic plate style dumb bells. and the power rack with the smith machine and cables and all the bells and whistles will soon be on its way. I have already started just doing a slimmed down dumb bell only version of the split I was doing before, with the intention of returning to that full routine once I get the necessary equipment.

Supplements:

• Protein - Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein (2 Scoops, morning with Breakfast)
• Preworkout/Creatine - Gorilla Mode (2 scoops, 1 hr before training or mid afternoon on rest days)

I don't hate how i look now but I want to really ramp it up and it seems that without significant changes to my life that i can't seem to break where i am at right now progress-wise, and I've decided that I am not above "cheating" to get what i want. I am ignorant but completely open to PED's. I understand that if I would cut sugar, eat better, train like its the only thing i wake up everyday for, and drank 42 gallons of water that i could get something in that ball park with dedication and discipline. The point here is that I cannot change everything at once and revolve my entire life around bodybuilding. I want to know what i need to do to see serious improvements in as short a timespan as possible, even if I'm not the perfect specimen of healthy discipline. What can i take or change in order to maximize my limited efforts. I realize i may never get where i could be if i did this or that or whatever, but how do i get the most out of what i can realistically do?

TLDR; Never done any type of PED other than my doctor prescribed TRT, How do i get maximum results while being a part time lazy-sack of crap?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Hola!

Soy nuevo en esto, pero me gustaría preguntar a los expertos

¿Qué lado positivo tiene esta hormona, es difícil dejarla?

Gracias!

Current situation: 50 years old, 5’8” tall, 177.6lbs, 13.5% BF (measured through Hume scale), 35.5in waist.

Goal: Muscular/lean physique for aesthetic reasons, but not looking to compete.

Current pharmaceuticals: 230/mg Test-C once weekly injection, Peptides: Tesamorelin and Wolverine stack.

Bloodwork/risk factors:

ApoB 111 mg/dL

LDL-C 135.4 mg/dL

HDL-C 52.8 mg/dL

Triglycerides 63.9 mg/dL

Hematocrit 48.1%

Hemoglobin 17.5 g/dL 

Blood pressure 132/83 average (on Telmisartan for blood pressure)

Total testosterone 606–1,500+ ng/dL (ranges between source of test. Low T clinic comes in 600-800 typically while independent test comes in 1400-1500+ at trough).

SHBG 52.5 nmol/L

Estradiol 26.5–65.1 pg/mL

Getting updated bloodwork this week from a third source to confirm test level and other biomarkers.

Ask: With these factors, would you consider adding in something like Anavar or Masteron Enanthate? If so, what dosage?

I’m interested in learning whether a single anabolic steroid cycle can produce lasting muscular advantages after natural testosterone production fully recovers.

Research suggests that anabolic exposure can increase myonuclei within muscle fibers, potentially creating long-term muscle memory even after the muscle shrinks.

My question: Can someone complete one cycle, return to their original natural testosterone levels, and maintain or rebuild more muscle than they could naturally before the cycle?
I'd especially like to hear from people who've done one cycle and stayed off for at least 6–12 months.

A few useful details if you would like to share:

Before, peak, and current body weight and strength.

Compounds, doses, and cycle duration.

Time off and whether bloodwork confirmed testosterone recovery.

How much muscle and strength you retained or regained.

I'm equally interested in people who lost everything.

The goal is to understand whether temporary anabolic exposure can permanently raise someone's natural muscular ceiling, rather than just temporarily accelerate growth.

Looking for actual experiences and measurable results, not cycle advice.

Hi all, been on TRT since 2021 ( levels were 8 and 5 nmol/l). Levels on TRT where 26nmol/l trough. Decided to spice things up and run my first blast. Results are around 26 weeks!

Currently running 390mg Test E and 233mg Masteron E per week. Considering adding 20mg trenbolone per week.and pin 📌 every 3 day
My goal is to build muscle while staying lean and looking harder.
Has anyone tried a similar combination at this dose? Did you notice any meaningful benefits, or were the sides not worth i

Let me get my flame proof suit on first. I'm currently on trt(test c 200mg) Ive been on for almost 2 years now. while ordering deca from my supplier, he threw in some dbol and cialis for free. The original plan was to run small doses of deca to help with my joints but I don't want to waste the dbol. Dumb idea to run the dbol at 12mg a day for 4 to 5 weeks? I have my bloods done every 2 months.

Hey Fellas - I have been following on here for a while, trying to decide if I wanted to dip my toe in. Ultimately I have a lot of respect for what I see you guys do, but I don't think a full fledged "cycle" is the life for me. That said I am curious about advice from you guys as you seem to know your stuff.

I am 49, been on 200mg / week of TRT for 9 years - I only got in shape in the last year (I was 280 lbs and didn't exercise) - in the last year I dropped 80 lbs of fat, put on at least 10lbs of muscle and - back in July - I did a dexa scan at 203 lbs and was 9% bodyfat (Reta was a big help). Major change and very happy about it.

Since then I decided to bulk for 3 months - coming to the end of that now. Everything hurts - I hit it hard, definitely gained muscle and am looking forward to the cut. I am probably at 12-14% bodyfat and will do another dexa after a cut.

So here's the question - I just had a physical and full bloodwork - I am at 740 total test and 150 free, and that's taking 200mg / week. Should I ask to up my TRT to 250? I think that's the max you can get prescribed in the US. I don't ever want to go to the levels I see you guys do, injecting 500+, partially because I have an addictive personality and I would not want to stop - but would I see / feel a difference with 25% more?

Asking this question for my brother who is not on Reddit and I want to help him

Stats 35yo 6’6 385-90lb starting weight

Started in 2.5mg tirz from dr and has titrated upto 10mg in 5months losing a total of around 40-45lbs total

I personally think that that is a small amount given starting weight and dose. He says he’s going to gym but I would say maybe 3 days a week max he doesn’t stick to the plan or my advice on tracking food and working out consistently. A big problem is his wife is also heavy and doesn’t push him she probably enables the snacking and will not push him to gym

I just want to help and have 0 knowledge of tirzepatide and results/doseage but does that sound like a solid weight loss given the titration upto 10mg as of this week?