First time running EQ

If your body fat is over 20% you should lose some weight before starting. If you still go ahead, get baseline bloods first and then pull labs again at about 4 weeks — pay attention to hematocrit and E2.

EQ generally reaches peak saturation around 9–10 weeks, and is roughly 80% saturated by week 7 if you want to test early. Main labs to follow are hematocrit, hemoglobin and E2. Also be aware Deca can cause prolactin-related issues later in the cycle if your estrogen isn’t managed.

Update: my scale shows 18% body fat now. I've dropped 55 lb in the last six months. Should I wait a bit longer? What would be an ideal body-fat percentage before starting?

The leaner you are before starting, the better your cycle will be — you get more runway before gaining fat back, better insulin sensitivity and cleaner lab results. I’d aim for under 15%. Stick with TRT, do repeat testing and keep a calorie deficit before blasting. You can still make solid progress before you start the blast; speaking from experience.

Appreciate the advice. I should be able to get there in a couple months, so I'll wait until then.

Since it’s your first EQ cycle, watch hemoglobin, hematocrit and red blood cell count closely. EQ can raise RBCs, which thickens blood and increases cardiac strain. Also monitor estrogen — either test E2 or watch for signs of high estrogen. If you’re new to this, get labs before, during and after the run.