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caffeinequest6.72RPOriginal post

1d ago

Hey everyone — planning to kick off my first proper cycle next week. I’ve been on 200 mg/week Test C for about a year (started on pharma from my doc, switched to UGL later). I’ve been off completely for a couple of weeks so my levels drop before a doctor visit this week — he’ll re-prescribe 200 if labs aren’t still high. I’m also taking 2 IU HGH daily, 5 mg tirzepatide/week (prescription) and 1 mg reta/week. My proposed plan: 300 mg Test C/week, 150 mg NPP/week, keep HGH at 2 IU or maybe bump to 3 IU, and occasionally 12.5 mg Anavar pre-workout on the toughest training days. Nutrition goals: at least 200 g protein/day, aiming for ~2000 kcal (usually hit 1800–2300, higher when I load carbs pre-training). Weight is just under 270 lb; target is to sit around 250 with more muscle — I might cut to ~225 first then lean-bulk back up, or get to 250 and try to recomp; haven’t decided. I’m 51 and not concerned about fertility. Any honest feedback would be appreciated, thanks!

6 replies

temperate_flame3.98RP

20h ago

Keep cutting — focus on fat loss. Pre-workout Anavar is nonsense, at best a placebo. Also, your calorie target is far too low for someone your size.

southember9613.54RP

20h ago

I agree with the coach. At your current size, 2000 calories will probably make your body cling to fat. Consider increasing calories for a few weeks — you’d be surprised how much easier the fat comes off when you do.

fixerdusty3.1RP

20h ago

Using Anavar as an occasional pre-workout is a total waste. If you want a short, punchy oral for workouts you’d look to Dbol, but Anavar won’t give you anything in that context.

caffeinequest6.72RP

20h ago

I’ve already lost 65 lb so far and I’m dropping roughly 3 lb per week right now. If progress stalls for more than a couple weeks, I’ll bump calories up a bit.

caffeinequest6.72RP

20h ago

Got it, thanks. I’m not interested in D-bol, so I’ll hold onto the Anavar for when/if I’m down to 225.

caffeinequest6.72RP

20h ago

Thanks for the replies. I replied to GlassLane first because I saw that comment first. To clarify, those calorie numbers are my current intake and I do plan to raise them a little once I start the cycle. I should also mention I have a physical disability, so aside from lifting on training days my daily activity is pretty sedentary and I don’t burn many extra calories.