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[steve321]

Hi all,

I have been lurking for a while. Still have a bunch more research to do but I'm getting familiar with all of this.

Question I have is whether I should be thinking about this in the short term or not. Most things I read say to not think about gear until you have worked out for at least five years. But I'm not a kid anymore unfortunately.

Here is my story. I'm 42. 5'10" 180. When I was in my early 20's I got a chronic condition that screwed me up big time. Until two years ago I was pretty much always sick and any time I tried to work out it made things worse.

I'm now better and have been working out since. I started really slow since my body was so effed up but I have gotten in a good groove since and am finally starting to see progress. But I'm still small and it is frustrating. I'm starting from such a bad place.

So I guess the question is should I still wait some years? I can certainly get bigger than I am now without it. I have a LONG way to go. But I feel like if I wait that long I'm in my mid 40's and it all gets that much tougher.

Appreciate comments and I'm thankful to be learning about this from you guys.

 

[ebkallday]

Welcome to Meso. I suggest you look harder at your nutrition and training plans. Good luck. Lots of info here.

 

[Mr.B66]

Hey steve321 welcome to meso!!! I agree with the above but have you considered getting bloods done to find out what your test levels are ? Might be low in which case trt may be an option.
But if all is well then i would suggest the same as ebkallday.
Good luck[emoji4]

 

[steve321]

Yes I am due to see the doctor soon and I am going to ask him to run a test. I would imagine my levels have fallen with age.

I drastically changed what I eat about 6 months ago and I think that is pretty good now. I also think my training is good and very consistent.

I think I was just starting from such a bad place it is hard to be happy with my progress even though it is noticeable.

 

[Jake Sanborn]

What was your ailment that you were so sick, for so long? You may not be a good canidate for steroids, not saying you aren't, but i'd be concerned....

And welcome to meso

 

[steve321]

That is something I hadn't thought of Jake.

An inflammatory bowel disease. Pleasant stuff. Lol.

 

[Jake Sanborn]

Sounds pleasant, lol nothing I'd know about, but i'll bet somebody here will have some input, better to be safe than sorry for sure....

 

[Colt44]

Welcome to Meso. Probably would stay away from oral compounds. Just a suggestion.

 

[Big Mike]

Welcome brother!