Hey guys,
I'll preface this by saying I am new to SARMS, but not necessarily new to enhancement (not overly experienced either).
A bit of background....
37 years old, 5'6" and 161lbs, 10.6% BF on dexa scan. Lifelong athlete (fought in MMA for 10 years and still do BJJ daily). Since about the age of 25, libido and muscle mass tended to trend down, despite leading a very healthy lifestyle.
Since about 30, Total Test and Free Test levels were very low, below 300 Total and below 7 Free.
This past December, despite being a poster child for good nutrition, tracking macros, high quality fats etc. (15.2% dexa scan bodyfat), I had the A1C glucose measurement in the pre-diabetic range, LDL was high out of range, hormones tanked... basically, if you looked at my labs you would have thought I was in much worse shape than by looking at me.
After much research, started TRT in January.
Currently almost 6 months into TRT.
Within 10 weeks, all my labs (including lipids, A1C, etc) looked better than they have in over 10 years. My scale weight stayed the same, but my bodyfat went from 15.2% to 10.6% in 12 weeks. Blood pressure has improved as well.
Really, it's been a huge win for me. Currently on 160mg Test Cypionate per week. Estradiol is in check. When I was using a very low dose of Arimidex, it tanked my E and libido. Honestly, I feel best just running the Test currently. Morning wood is good, strength is improving, mood is much better etc.
So I'm currently reading lots and looking at SARMS. They seem interesting.
I have read Dylan's recommended protocol. Part of me would like to start with 1 so I can kind of measure effects of that one. I don't mind stacking, but I tend not to add a bunch of stuff at once.
Something that doesn't raise blood pressure would be ideal.
I always place health goals above performance these days, but otherwise I'm currently lean bulking, so I'd like to get to around 164-165 on the scale, but bring my bodyfat to around 9.5% or just under 10%. Strength and endurance, and libido are all things that are attractive. So I know this might be a bit ambitious.
I've heard Ostarine would be a good one to start with? LGD seems attractive but not listed in Dylans recommended ones.
Diet and such is on point. I lift 3x per week, and train BJJ 4-6x per week.
Other than recommended minimalist protocols (if that is even doable), I suspect I wouldn't need PCT since I'm on TRT, that's what I've read. Ideally, I don't want to aromatize and can avoid another AI run.
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help.
I'll preface this by saying I am new to SARMS, but not necessarily new to enhancement (not overly experienced either).
A bit of background....
37 years old, 5'6" and 161lbs, 10.6% BF on dexa scan. Lifelong athlete (fought in MMA for 10 years and still do BJJ daily). Since about the age of 25, libido and muscle mass tended to trend down, despite leading a very healthy lifestyle.
Since about 30, Total Test and Free Test levels were very low, below 300 Total and below 7 Free.
This past December, despite being a poster child for good nutrition, tracking macros, high quality fats etc. (15.2% dexa scan bodyfat), I had the A1C glucose measurement in the pre-diabetic range, LDL was high out of range, hormones tanked... basically, if you looked at my labs you would have thought I was in much worse shape than by looking at me.
After much research, started TRT in January.
Currently almost 6 months into TRT.
Within 10 weeks, all my labs (including lipids, A1C, etc) looked better than they have in over 10 years. My scale weight stayed the same, but my bodyfat went from 15.2% to 10.6% in 12 weeks. Blood pressure has improved as well.
Really, it's been a huge win for me. Currently on 160mg Test Cypionate per week. Estradiol is in check. When I was using a very low dose of Arimidex, it tanked my E and libido. Honestly, I feel best just running the Test currently. Morning wood is good, strength is improving, mood is much better etc.
So I'm currently reading lots and looking at SARMS. They seem interesting.
I have read Dylan's recommended protocol. Part of me would like to start with 1 so I can kind of measure effects of that one. I don't mind stacking, but I tend not to add a bunch of stuff at once.
Something that doesn't raise blood pressure would be ideal.
I always place health goals above performance these days, but otherwise I'm currently lean bulking, so I'd like to get to around 164-165 on the scale, but bring my bodyfat to around 9.5% or just under 10%. Strength and endurance, and libido are all things that are attractive. So I know this might be a bit ambitious.
I've heard Ostarine would be a good one to start with? LGD seems attractive but not listed in Dylans recommended ones.
Diet and such is on point. I lift 3x per week, and train BJJ 4-6x per week.
Other than recommended minimalist protocols (if that is even doable), I suspect I wouldn't need PCT since I'm on TRT, that's what I've read. Ideally, I don't want to aromatize and can avoid another AI run.
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help.
