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Disclaimer:
This report is entirely hypothetical and is not intended as guidance for the use of any substances or dosages mentioned herein. All procedures described are conducted by professionals under appropriate supervision with regular monitoring. Readers are advised to conduct their own thorough research before considering any such actions.

Prologue:
Our protagonist, let's call him KroM, has been to the gym quite regularly and done several cycles with different injectables before. His favorite combination has always been Test + Tren A (I know the different opinions on this one, but he always handled it without side effects like rage or insomnia). Unfortunately, he isn't a hyper-responder but rather hypo-responsive, which means he can handle and needs higher dosages for the same result.
This went well until Covid-19, with the multiple lockdowns and gym closings, also due to personal reasons (first job as MD). Motivation for gym was gone, and he didn’t want to start from scratch again.

Fast forward to 2025. KroM is dating a new girl for a few months, everything’s going fine. She proposes to go on a vacation on the beach. KroM, a little bit narcissist, is now out of shape and doesn’t want to go to the beach with his current physique, so he makes the decision to hit the gym again.
With a time frame of 12 weeks, it’s clear for everyone that he won’t get that big of an impact with just regular training.
So what would an insane guy with a fat body but an even bigger ego do? As you can already think, he starts the gym and hops immediately on the juice. It is not advised, nor is it safe for anyone to follow this.

Starting point:
12.04.25:
Bioimpedance Analysis (professional scale in gym, inaccuracies may occur but the tendency is more important):

  • Bodyweight: 81.15 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage: 29.3%
      Absolute: 23.77 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 27.47 kg
Labs:

  • TSH (µIU/mL) 0.30 – 4.00 → 0.93
  • Free T3 (pg/mL) 2.0 – 4.4 → 4.23
  • Free T4 (ng/dL) 0.93 – 1.70 → 1.34
  • Prolactin (ng/mL) 3.46 – 19.4 → 11.5
  • FSH (IU/L) 1.5 – 12.4 → 2.31
  • LH (IU/L) 1.7 – 8.6 → 1.15
  • Testosterone (ng/dL) 240 – 870 → 213
  • Free Testosterone (pg/mL) 7.0 – 22.7 → 8.4
  • SHBG (nmol/L) 11.6 – 86.9 → 14.1
  • DHEA-S (µg/dL) 80 – 560 → 130
  • Estradiol (pg/mL) <40 → 7.6
  • Progesterone (ng/mL) <1.0 → <0.05
As you can see, the testosterone was slightly lowered, although there were no symptoms of any kind of hypogonadism.

Supplements:
NAC, TUDCA, zinc, milk thistle, omega-3, vitamins (complex of all needed vitamins and minerals), Vit. D3+K2, candesartan, anastrozole (on stand-by)

Start Recomp Phase April 2025
To ensure effective preparation, all aspects such as training, diet, and supplements were carefully managed. Tracking of macros and calories was implemented swiftly and maintained consistently, which was easier than expected with the goal in mind.

  • Calories: 2800
  • Protein: 240g at least
  • Carbs: up to 214, often around 100–150g with a higher deficit
  • Fats: up to 110g, most of the time around 60–80g
  • Training: Chest/Tri; Back/Bi; Shoulders; Legs; repeat. 6 days a week. Cardio was implemented later on.
Cycle: Test E 250 mg e3d, Tren E 200 mg e3d
Also: HGH Fragment, ipamorelin + mod GRF daily.

Start went well, everything was dialed in from the beginning. Strength went up continuously (which isn’t that unexpected with literally no strength at all after being out of shape for that long).
Side effect was noticeably more sweating; even not-so-exhausting activities left me drained in sweat. No mental side effects at all at first.

May 2025
Labs 06.05.25

  • Erythrozytes 5.22 (ref 4.3–5.75)
  • Hemoglobin 17.5 g/dL (ref 13.5–17.2)
  • Hematocrit 50% (ref 39.5–50.5)
  • GOT 56 U/L (ref ≤50)
  • GPT 62.2 U/L (ref ≤50)
  • Gamma-GT 26.3 U/L (ref ≤60)
  • Prolactin 10.7 ng/mL (ref 3.46–19.4)
  • Testosterone >1009 ng/dL (ref 240–870)
  • Free Testosterone >100 pg/mL (ref 7–22.7)
  • SHBG 14.1 nmol/L (ref 11.6–86.9)
  • Free Androgen Index 248
  • Estradiol (E2) <20 pg/mL (ref 7.63–42.6)
Bioimpedance Analysis 12.05.25:

  • Bodyweight: 84.65 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 28.6%
      Absolute: 24.2 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 28.57 kg
So I gained weight, increased fat and muscle mass.
More muscles burn more calories, so not that big of a worry. Still enough time to shed some fat and recomp.

Training and supps stayed the same.
I added Primo at 100 mg e3d, also 4 IU of HGH, ditched the fragment.

During this month, everything went well gym-wise. Changes in the physique became visible: less belly fat, shoulders developed nicely and became more roundish.
Unfortunately, it occurred to our protagonist to have an argument with his girl, resulting in a breakup and therefore not going on vacation. But once started, he won’t give up on the gym (girls may love you today and leave you the next day, but 200 mg of Tren will always be 200 mg of Tren).

June 2025
Lab results more or less the same, except cholesterol and triglycerides:

  • Triglycerides 125 mg/dL (ref <150)
  • Cholesterol 177 mg/dL (ref <200)
  • HDL 30.3 mg/dL ↓ (ref 40–60)
  • LDL 147 mg/dL ↑ (ref <115)
Therefore, rosuvastatin was implemented.

Esters were changed to short esters to have a more regular injection scheme:

  • Test P 100 mg e2d
  • Tren A 100 mg e2d
  • Masteron P 100 mg e2d (new)
  • Primo 100 mg e3d (continued)
  • HGH 4 IU daily
Bioimpedance Analysis 10.06.25:
  • Bodyweight: 82.45 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 25.1%
      Absolute: 20.69 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 29.02 kg
So nearly 4 kg of bodyfat gone, while still building muscle. The plan is working.

July 2025
Bioimpedance Analysis 03.07.25:

  • Bodyweight: 79.95 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 23.3%
      Absolute: 17.82 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 29.19 kg
Still over 2.8 kg reduction of bodyfat while maintaining or building a little muscle mass.
Lab results 04.07.25 showed no spectacular changes. No rise in hematocrit or liver enzymes, no spike in prolactin or E2.

I started experimenting with Trestolone A at 10 mg ed.
Also I added DHB with 100 mg e2d; Primo was discontinued.
Retatrutide was implemented at 1 mg twice a week.

Unfortunately, lab results 22.07 showed a spiked E2 at 304 pg/mL. As Trestolone is known as highly converting, it was immediately discontinued, and anastrozole was implemented first at 0.5 mg ed for a week, then e2d.

August 2025
Bioimpedance Analysis 01.08.25:

  • Bodyweight: 79.5 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 20.3%
      Absolute: 16.13 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 29.46 kg
Still a reduction of bodyfat while gaining muscle.
So recomp is going according to plan, physique is transforming well. More veins visible, chest looking fuller, shoulders rounder. Strength a little stagnant, but still in caloric deficit, so no need to worry.

More concerning were the lab results from 13.08:
E2 still rising at 549 pg/mL. Thanks to Masteron and its function as a SERM, I don’t experience any E2-related side effects (maybe a little water retention). GOT and GPT elevated. As known, DHB can be harsh on the liver, but gGT is normal, so let’s wait another month and change the compound.

To get E2 back to a normal range, anastrozole was employed, also boldenone as an aromatase inhibitor like primobolan due to its double bond.
A different approach was applied to the PEDs, involving a combination of short esters with a base level of long esters. This method aimed to gradually increase dosage and achieve more consistent serum levels with reduced fluctuations.

  • Short esters stayed the same as last month
  • Long esters: Test E 250 mg e3d, TriTren 200 mg e3d
  • Boldenone 200 mg twice a week
  • HGH ramped to 2 IU morning and 4 IU pre-bed
September 2025
Bioimpedance Analysis 02.09.25:

  • Bodyweight: 78.0 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 18.3%
      Absolute: 14.27 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 29.49 kg
Whilst retaining muscle mass, bodyfat could still be reduced. So the recomp/diet is still going well.

Recent labs indicated GOT and GPT remained elevated, with gGT also slightly above normal. These findings suggest DHB is currently too harsh on liver function. Still, it’s worth considering reintroducing this compound during a future bulking phase to give it a second shot.

Lipids: HDL levels continued to rise, LDL remained elevated, triglycerides normalized. Rosuvastatin was increased to 10 mg daily to normalize LDL.

Still elevated E2 → boldenone increased to 100 mg ed, testosterone reduced to 50 mg propionate daily as the only substrate to convert. Maybe primobolan, discontinued the month before, was the go-to PED to keep E2 low. Future labs will show, and maybe Primo will be added again.

Retatrutide works great for appetite suppression, but slowly building fatigue was noticeable. So I decided to take a weekend off with cheat meals to counteract fatigue and refill glycogen. Weight went up 2 kg (mainly water), but by Wednesday it was back to baseline. It helped push through workouts and progress on lifts again.

Thus, the diet/recomp is still ongoing. If everything happens according to predictions, the cut should be finished end of October or first 1–2 weeks of November.
Then, I’ll plan to cruise for around 4 weeks (maybe 8; reasonable would be longer, I know) before the bulking phase starts with another blast.
 
Disclaimer:
This report is entirely hypothetical and is not intended as guidance for the use of any substances or dosages mentioned herein. All procedures described are conducted by professionals under appropriate supervision with regular monitoring. Readers are advised to conduct their own thorough research before considering any such actions.

Prologue:
Our protagonist, let's call him KroM, has been to the gym quite regularly and done several cycles with different injectables before. His favorite combination has always been Test + Tren A (I know the different opinions on this one, but he always handled it without side effects like rage or insomnia). Unfortunately, he isn't a hyper-responder but rather hypo-responsive, which means he can handle and needs higher dosages for the same result.
This went well until Covid-19, with the multiple lockdowns and gym closings, also due to personal reasons (first job as MD). Motivation for gym was gone, and he didn’t want to start from scratch again.

Fast forward to 2025. KroM is dating a new girl for a few months, everything’s going fine. She proposes to go on a vacation on the beach. KroM, a little bit narcissist, is now out of shape and doesn’t want to go to the beach with his current physique, so he makes the decision to hit the gym again.
With a time frame of 12 weeks, it’s clear for everyone that he won’t get that big of an impact with just regular training.
So what would an insane guy with a fat body but an even bigger ego do? As you can already think, he starts the gym and hops immediately on the juice. It is not advised, nor is it safe for anyone to follow this.

Starting point:
12.04.25:
Bioimpedance Analysis (professional scale in gym, inaccuracies may occur but the tendency is more important):

  • Bodyweight: 81.15 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage: 29.3%
      Absolute: 23.77 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 27.47 kg
Labs:

  • TSH (µIU/mL) 0.30 – 4.00 → 0.93
  • Free T3 (pg/mL) 2.0 – 4.4 → 4.23
  • Free T4 (ng/dL) 0.93 – 1.70 → 1.34
  • Prolactin (ng/mL) 3.46 – 19.4 → 11.5
  • FSH (IU/L) 1.5 – 12.4 → 2.31
  • LH (IU/L) 1.7 – 8.6 → 1.15
  • Testosterone (ng/dL) 240 – 870 → 213
  • Free Testosterone (pg/mL) 7.0 – 22.7 → 8.4
  • SHBG (nmol/L) 11.6 – 86.9 → 14.1
  • DHEA-S (µg/dL) 80 – 560 → 130
  • Estradiol (pg/mL) <40 → 7.6
  • Progesterone (ng/mL) <1.0 → <0.05
As you can see, the testosterone was slightly lowered, although there were no symptoms of any kind of hypogonadism.

Supplements:
NAC, TUDCA, zinc, milk thistle, omega-3, vitamins (complex of all needed vitamins and minerals), Vit. D3+K2, candesartan, anastrozole (on stand-by)

Start Recomp Phase April 2025
To ensure effective preparation, all aspects such as training, diet, and supplements were carefully managed. Tracking of macros and calories was implemented swiftly and maintained consistently, which was easier than expected with the goal in mind.

  • Calories: 2800
  • Protein: 240g at least
  • Carbs: up to 214, often around 100–150g with a higher deficit
  • Fats: up to 110g, most of the time around 60–80g
  • Training: Chest/Tri; Back/Bi; Shoulders; Legs; repeat. 6 days a week. Cardio was implemented later on.
Cycle: Test E 250 mg e3d, Tren E 200 mg e3d
Also: HGH Fragment, ipamorelin + mod GRF daily.

Start went well, everything was dialed in from the beginning. Strength went up continuously (which isn’t that unexpected with literally no strength at all after being out of shape for that long).
Side effect was noticeably more sweating; even not-so-exhausting activities left me drained in sweat. No mental side effects at all at first.

May 2025
Labs 06.05.25

  • Erythrozytes 5.22 (ref 4.3–5.75)
  • Hemoglobin 17.5 g/dL (ref 13.5–17.2)
  • Hematocrit 50% (ref 39.5–50.5)
  • GOT 56 U/L (ref ≤50)
  • GPT 62.2 U/L (ref ≤50)
  • Gamma-GT 26.3 U/L (ref ≤60)
  • Prolactin 10.7 ng/mL (ref 3.46–19.4)
  • Testosterone >1009 ng/dL (ref 240–870)
  • Free Testosterone >100 pg/mL (ref 7–22.7)
  • SHBG 14.1 nmol/L (ref 11.6–86.9)
  • Free Androgen Index 248
  • Estradiol (E2) <20 pg/mL (ref 7.63–42.6)
Bioimpedance Analysis 12.05.25:

  • Bodyweight: 84.65 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 28.6%
      Absolute: 24.2 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 28.57 kg
So I gained weight, increased fat and muscle mass.
More muscles burn more calories, so not that big of a worry. Still enough time to shed some fat and recomp.

Training and supps stayed the same.
I added Primo at 100 mg e3d, also 4 IU of HGH, ditched the fragment.

During this month, everything went well gym-wise. Changes in the physique became visible: less belly fat, shoulders developed nicely and became more roundish.
Unfortunately, it occurred to our protagonist to have an argument with his girl, resulting in a breakup and therefore not going on vacation. But once started, he won’t give up on the gym (girls may love you today and leave you the next day, but 200 mg of Tren will always be 200 mg of Tren).

June 2025
Lab results more or less the same, except cholesterol and triglycerides:

  • Triglycerides 125 mg/dL (ref <150)
  • Cholesterol 177 mg/dL (ref <200)
  • HDL 30.3 mg/dL ↓ (ref 40–60)
  • LDL 147 mg/dL ↑ (ref <115)
Therefore, rosuvastatin was implemented.

Esters were changed to short esters to have a more regular injection scheme:

  • Test P 100 mg e2d
  • Tren A 100 mg e2d
  • Masteron P 100 mg e2d (new)
  • Primo 100 mg e3d (continued)
  • HGH 4 IU daily
Bioimpedance Analysis 10.06.25:
  • Bodyweight: 82.45 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 25.1%
      Absolute: 20.69 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 29.02 kg
So nearly 4 kg of bodyfat gone, while still building muscle. The plan is working.

July 2025
Bioimpedance Analysis 03.07.25:

  • Bodyweight: 79.95 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 23.3%
      Absolute: 17.82 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 29.19 kg
Still over 2.8 kg reduction of bodyfat while maintaining or building a little muscle mass.
Lab results 04.07.25 showed no spectacular changes. No rise in hematocrit or liver enzymes, no spike in prolactin or E2.

I started experimenting with Trestolone A at 10 mg ed.
Also I added DHB with 100 mg e2d; Primo was discontinued.
Retatrutide was implemented at 1 mg twice a week.

Unfortunately, lab results 22.07 showed a spiked E2 at 304 pg/mL. As Trestolone is known as highly converting, it was immediately discontinued, and anastrozole was implemented first at 0.5 mg ed for a week, then e2d.

August 2025
Bioimpedance Analysis 01.08.25:

  • Bodyweight: 79.5 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 20.3%
      Absolute: 16.13 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 29.46 kg
Still a reduction of bodyfat while gaining muscle.
So recomp is going according to plan, physique is transforming well. More veins visible, chest looking fuller, shoulders rounder. Strength a little stagnant, but still in caloric deficit, so no need to worry.

More concerning were the lab results from 13.08:
E2 still rising at 549 pg/mL. Thanks to Masteron and its function as a SERM, I don’t experience any E2-related side effects (maybe a little water retention). GOT and GPT elevated. As known, DHB can be harsh on the liver, but gGT is normal, so let’s wait another month and change the compound.

To get E2 back to a normal range, anastrozole was employed, also boldenone as an aromatase inhibitor like primobolan due to its double bond.
A different approach was applied to the PEDs, involving a combination of short esters with a base level of long esters. This method aimed to gradually increase dosage and achieve more consistent serum levels with reduced fluctuations.

  • Short esters stayed the same as last month
  • Long esters: Test E 250 mg e3d, TriTren 200 mg e3d
  • Boldenone 200 mg twice a week
  • HGH ramped to 2 IU morning and 4 IU pre-bed
September 2025
Bioimpedance Analysis 02.09.25:

  • Bodyweight: 78.0 kg
  • Bodyfat: percentage 18.3%
      Absolute: 14.27 kg
  • Muscle Mass: 29.49 kg
Whilst retaining muscle mass, bodyfat could still be reduced. So the recomp/diet is still going well.

Recent labs indicated GOT and GPT remained elevated, with gGT also slightly above normal. These findings suggest DHB is currently too harsh on liver function. Still, it’s worth considering reintroducing this compound during a future bulking phase to give it a second shot.

Lipids: HDL levels continued to rise, LDL remained elevated, triglycerides normalized. Rosuvastatin was increased to 10 mg daily to normalize LDL.

Still elevated E2 → boldenone increased to 100 mg ed, testosterone reduced to 50 mg propionate daily as the only substrate to convert. Maybe primobolan, discontinued the month before, was the go-to PED to keep E2 low. Future labs will show, and maybe Primo will be added again.

Retatrutide works great for appetite suppression, but slowly building fatigue was noticeable. So I decided to take a weekend off with cheat meals to counteract fatigue and refill glycogen. Weight went up 2 kg (mainly water), but by Wednesday it was back to baseline. It helped push through workouts and progress on lifts again.

Thus, the diet/recomp is still ongoing. If everything happens according to predictions, the cut should be finished end of October or first 1–2 weeks of November.
Then, I’ll plan to cruise for around 4 weeks (maybe 8; reasonable would be longer, I know) before the bulking phase starts with another blast.
Bro… what is this? Is it really you? Because honestly it reads like something stitched together by ChatGPT or some AI…

the wording, the structure, the “prologue” with a storyline, all that is way too polished compared to a real raw cycle log. Doesn’t mean the info is wrong, but it feels more like a novel than a lifter’s update.

On the surface it’s detailed, labs and macros are laid out, and the flow is easy to follow.

That’s good. But it’s also so “perfect” that it loses some of the grit real logs usually have. Real logs show bad days, missed meals, unflattering pics, random notes. This looks like a curated report (without the real background of an amateur BB)

If you want real feedback from guys here, you need to ground it in reality. Post consistent progress pics (same angle, same lighting, front/side/back). Write about how you actually feel day to day, not just lab results and compound swaps. And don’t worry about making it read like an article… real behavior and real updates will get you real feedback (it is what it is!)

So yeah… either way, the cycle structure makes sense on paper, but what matters is how you actually look and perform. Pics are a must if you want people to take this log seriously.

Keep it up!

Shark
 
Hey Shark,

On the first hand, I have to say that English isn't my mother tongue and I did a grammar check with AI, that's true. Nonetheless, there isn't anything added or structured by AI.

The wording with expressions like "prologue" is just the way I write and due to academic background, I may have been focusing rather on a structured presentation of the mere facts and measurable data than my feelings or bad days etc.

Also, it may occur smoother than it has been, keep in mind that this is a retrospective report over the last months which I summed up the last days before posting. I'm sorry to may have triggered you, just had a scientific approach in mind while writing and refining it.

This may alter when I update the log and then I'll also provide the needed progress pictures
 
Hey Shark,

On the first hand, I have to say that English isn't my mother tongue and I did a grammar check with AI, that's true. Nonetheless, there isn't anything added or structured by AI.

The wording with expressions like "prologue" is just the way I write and due to academic background, I may have been focusing rather on a structured presentation of the mere facts and measurable data than my feelings or bad days etc.

Also, it may occur smoother than it has been, keep in mind that this is a retrospective report over the last months which I summed up the last days before posting. I'm sorry to may have triggered you, just had a scientific approach in mind while writing and refining it.

This may alter when I update the log and then I'll also provide the needed progress pictures
I understand, and thanks for your explanation!!!

Keep it up and keep it real mate!!

Shark
 
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