Approaching SARMS start date…need help checking the final boxes
At 48 years old, my first PED experience in 15 years is about to begin.
When attacking any goal, I always begin with the end in mind and I focus on my
“foundation” first. Therefore, after a bunch of research and setting my ego on a shelf, I decided on Dylan’s “Healing Stack” suggestion below to address a couple nagging injuries, like tendonitis in my right achilles tendon, left peroneal tendon and right tennis elbow (yeah…my late 40’s have been painful).
I have a few concerns and questions for you those with experience.
1.) Genetically I have low HDL (32-38) and this stack could significantly lower it based on my research. Outside of eating Omega3 rich food like it’s my job, is there any way I can counter that potential drop in HDL?
2.) It seems everyone around here recommends N2Gaurd when taking SARMS. Can someone please explain to me why this is, specifically? I need clinical reasoning, so please get detailed if you can.
3.) MK-677 is said to result in water retention in some people, but Dylan discusses that is usually because of an imbalance of sodium and potassium. I definitely do not get enough potassium. Looking for a specific potassium supplement suggestions. There are a million of them out there. What have you used?
4.) Supplement Suggestions
PED free for years, I typically take creatine, glutamine peptides, multi-vitamin, fish oil, Tribulus, protein powder, etc. I plan on cutting out the creatine and glutamine when I start the cycle, but I am curious what supplements you all recommend I run during this cycle and why?
5.) Multiple folks here asked me to log my progress on the board. Should I do that in this thread or is there a recommended format for this?
My Bloods Pre-cycle (4/1):
Test - 428
Test Free - 65
IGF-1 - 152
Estodiol - <15
Thyroglobulin <.9
LDL - 100
HDL - 35
Triglycerides - 90
( I have a full workup in case anyone needs more info)
Stats:
48 years old
218 lbs
20% BF
Training:
Most of my training deploys dynamic movements with a ton of core activation to build pillar strength. Much of what I do is based on EXOS (Mark Verstegen) formerly “Core Performance”. I blend in a lot of traditional lifts as well including squat, dumbbell bench and deadlift.
I recently added in KOT and ATG components as well, which seems to be helping my knees a bit.
Diet:
I do not have time to track my macros and do crazy meal prepping. I am simply eliminating simple carbs. Adding high fiber carbs and watching my total carb intake with a minimum of 200 grams of protein daily.
Also thinking about launching this cycle with a month of full-ketogenic diet to shred fat and then transition to a cyclical keto diet. 5 days on and 2 days off OR increase my carbs and start intermittent fasting. All of which, I have experience with. Side note: I love the cognitive benefits of keto, but I definitely lost muscle mass while on it. No PED’s obviously, but still. Still hammering out my diet plans obviously.
Goals:
Recomp to 215 lbs with 13% BF and be strong as hell while improving my range of motion.
I am excited beyond words, yet cautiously optimistic because of my age and abuse my body took over years of competitive sports. Time will tell.
Healing Stack:
1-12 Mk677 (NUTROBAL) 25 mg day dosed once a day in the p.m.
1-12 lgd-4033 (ANABOLICUM) 10 mg per day dosed once a day in the a.m.
1-12 Mk2866 (OSTABOLIC) 25 mg per day first two weeks then bump to 50 mg per day, dosed once a day in the a.m.
9-12 N2generate https://www.needtobuildmuscle.com/store/hcgenerate-n2generate.html
Mini pct 13-16
Clomid 50/25/25/25 OR Nolva 40/20/20/20
Gw-501516 20 mg day
mk677 25 mg day
NOTE: If tolerated well, I may stay on MK677 for up to 6 months.
That’s it!
Please fire away bros. If it is not obvious, I am a fanatic for details so please don’t hold back. Get clinical, offer advice, suggestions, criticism, etc.
Thanks for all your help in getting here!
-Mav
At 48 years old, my first PED experience in 15 years is about to begin.
When attacking any goal, I always begin with the end in mind and I focus on my
“foundation” first. Therefore, after a bunch of research and setting my ego on a shelf, I decided on Dylan’s “Healing Stack” suggestion below to address a couple nagging injuries, like tendonitis in my right achilles tendon, left peroneal tendon and right tennis elbow (yeah…my late 40’s have been painful).
I have a few concerns and questions for you those with experience.
1.) Genetically I have low HDL (32-38) and this stack could significantly lower it based on my research. Outside of eating Omega3 rich food like it’s my job, is there any way I can counter that potential drop in HDL?
2.) It seems everyone around here recommends N2Gaurd when taking SARMS. Can someone please explain to me why this is, specifically? I need clinical reasoning, so please get detailed if you can.
3.) MK-677 is said to result in water retention in some people, but Dylan discusses that is usually because of an imbalance of sodium and potassium. I definitely do not get enough potassium. Looking for a specific potassium supplement suggestions. There are a million of them out there. What have you used?
4.) Supplement Suggestions
PED free for years, I typically take creatine, glutamine peptides, multi-vitamin, fish oil, Tribulus, protein powder, etc. I plan on cutting out the creatine and glutamine when I start the cycle, but I am curious what supplements you all recommend I run during this cycle and why?
5.) Multiple folks here asked me to log my progress on the board. Should I do that in this thread or is there a recommended format for this?
My Bloods Pre-cycle (4/1):
Test - 428
Test Free - 65
IGF-1 - 152
Estodiol - <15
Thyroglobulin <.9
LDL - 100
HDL - 35
Triglycerides - 90
( I have a full workup in case anyone needs more info)
Stats:
48 years old
218 lbs
20% BF
Training:
Most of my training deploys dynamic movements with a ton of core activation to build pillar strength. Much of what I do is based on EXOS (Mark Verstegen) formerly “Core Performance”. I blend in a lot of traditional lifts as well including squat, dumbbell bench and deadlift.
I recently added in KOT and ATG components as well, which seems to be helping my knees a bit.
Diet:
I do not have time to track my macros and do crazy meal prepping. I am simply eliminating simple carbs. Adding high fiber carbs and watching my total carb intake with a minimum of 200 grams of protein daily.
Also thinking about launching this cycle with a month of full-ketogenic diet to shred fat and then transition to a cyclical keto diet. 5 days on and 2 days off OR increase my carbs and start intermittent fasting. All of which, I have experience with. Side note: I love the cognitive benefits of keto, but I definitely lost muscle mass while on it. No PED’s obviously, but still. Still hammering out my diet plans obviously.
Goals:
Recomp to 215 lbs with 13% BF and be strong as hell while improving my range of motion.
I am excited beyond words, yet cautiously optimistic because of my age and abuse my body took over years of competitive sports. Time will tell.
Healing Stack:
1-12 Mk677 (NUTROBAL) 25 mg day dosed once a day in the p.m.
1-12 lgd-4033 (ANABOLICUM) 10 mg per day dosed once a day in the a.m.
1-12 Mk2866 (OSTABOLIC) 25 mg per day first two weeks then bump to 50 mg per day, dosed once a day in the a.m.
9-12 N2generate https://www.needtobuildmuscle.com/store/hcgenerate-n2generate.html
Mini pct 13-16
Clomid 50/25/25/25 OR Nolva 40/20/20/20
Gw-501516 20 mg day
mk677 25 mg day
NOTE: If tolerated well, I may stay on MK677 for up to 6 months.
That’s it!
Please fire away bros. If it is not obvious, I am a fanatic for details so please don’t hold back. Get clinical, offer advice, suggestions, criticism, etc.
Thanks for all your help in getting here!
-Mav