Hello everyone!

[Orion]

What's up everyone?!

My name is Orion! Glad I found this board here. I've been lurking and reading for a while and I'm stoked to finally be a part of the community. I look forward to not only learning but doing my part and sharing my knowledge and experience with the community as well!

Can't wait to get to know you all!

 

[Mr.B66]

Welcome to meso Orion!! Let here some stats , height, weight and years lifting. Also whats your cycle history? Bodybuilder or power lifter?

 

[Orion]

Thanks MrB!

I'm 5'11
195 lbs
14% bf by calipers

I've been lifting on and off for years but never progressed well. I've had low testosterone ( less than 180 ng) due to medical issues since I was 19 so I feel like that was a contributing factor to the extremely slow progress.

I would always end up gaining way more fat than muscle even on a bulk and no matter how I manipilated my macros and calories I always lost a lot of muscle when trying to cut.

Anyways, about a year ago I started trt, and it has turned my life around. I went from 170 at about 20% bf to where I am now at 195 lbs 14% bf. Lifts are up substantially and my quality of life has improved drastically. It's like night and day.

I'm actually just about to start my first cycle going above my trt dose of 140 mg a week. I'm planning on running 300mg a week. I'm pretty excited. I will definitely post up a log before I start and keep my progress updated.

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

 

[TheOracle]

Welcome to MESO!

 

[ebkallday]

Thanks MrB!

I'm 5'11
195 lbs
14% bf by calipers

I've been lifting on and off for years but never progressed well. I've had low testosterone ( less than 180 ng) due to medical issues since I was 19 so I feel like that was a contributing factor to the extremely slow progress.

I would always end up gaining way more fat than muscle even on a bulk and no matter how I manipilated my macros and calories I always lost a lot of muscle when trying to cut.

Anyways, about a year ago I started trt, and it has turned my life around. I went from 170 at about 20% bf to where I am now at 195 lbs 14% bf. Lifts are up substantially and my quality of life has improved drastically. It's like night and day.

I'm actually just about to start my first cycle going above my trt dose of 140 mg a week. I'm planning on running 300mg a week. I'm pretty excited. I will definitely post up a log before I start and keep my progress updated.

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

I like your plan on bumping up to no more than 300mg for your cycle. Newbies need to take note. It's not all about how much you can put on in one cycle, it's the quality you can put on over a length of time.

Orion, I would be very interested in a cycle/training log when you do start. Welcome to Meso.

EBK

 

[Orion]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

EBK, I am getting blood work done tomorrow and will be starting the cycle as well. I will start a log tonight and will run throughout the cycle with details on everything from diet and training to supplementation.

And I agree, it's not a race to the finish.. For me it's all about the journey and I would rather add quality mass over the long haul. I think people take first time dosages way too far anyways. I am blown away at what even 140 mg a week has done for me so I'm sure I'll have great gains at 300mg/week.

 

[Seven]

Welcome to MESO brother!!