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Cycle Review: Mid-2025 Mass Phase – 525 mg Test / 280mg Deca
Start Weight: 72 kg
Current Weight: 95 kg
Goal: 86 kg stage-ready with ~5–6% body fat (DBFV 2026)
Cycle Length: Ongoing (current phase started May 2025)
Experience: Advanced (multiple previous cycles, year-round TRT use)

Objectives
- Build dense, quality muscle mass (focus on chest and arms)
- Retain fullness and minimize water retention
- Joint support and performance without compromising health
- Lay the groundwork for a future prep (late 2025 into early 2026)

Current Cycle Protocol (as of July 2025)

Testosterone Enanthate: 0.6 mL EOD (250 mg/mL)
→ 525 mg/week
- Deca: 0.4mL EOD (200 mg/mL)
→ 280 mg/week

- Switched from NPP to Deca in May
- Previously used Masteron Propionate (60 mg EOD), now discontinued
- Balanced androgen/anabolic ratio; mild on estro/prog with proper support

Ancillaries & On-Cycle Support

Estrogen Management
- Arimidex (Anastrozole): 0.25 mg Mon / Wed / Sat
- Keeps E2 in check without crashing it
- Bloodwork confirms stability every 6–8 weeks

DHT Support
- Proviron: 50 mg daily
- Libido, mental clarity, dryness, and SHBG control
- Likely to be phased out during prep to reduce DHT-related stress

Acne Control
- Isotretinoin (Accutane): 10 mg daily
- Keeps skin clear, manageable at this low dose
- Liver health actively monitored and supported

Health Stack (Daily Protocol)
Morning:
- 5600 IU Vitamin D3
- 4000 mg Omega-3
- 500 mcg oral BPC-157
- BigZone Kidney+ (renal support)
Evening:
- 1500 mg NAC
- 1000 mg TUDCA
- 300 mg Magnesium
- 600 mg Ashwagandha KSM-66
- 9 mg Monacolin K (lipid control)
- 200 mg P5P (prolactin modulation)
- 50 mg Proviron
- 10 mg Isotretinoin
- Metformin: 500 mg daily (glucose control, insulin sensitivity)
- Glutathione: 200 mg on Tuesdays & Saturdays

Monitoring & Biomarkers
- Full bloodwork every 6–8 weeks
- TT/FT, E2 sensitive, Prolactin, CBC, Lipids, CRP, AST/ALT, BUN/Creatinine
- Blood pressure monitored weekly
- Tracking bodyweight, sleep quality, digestion, recovery

Results So Far
- +23 kg bodyweight gained (72 → 95 kg)
- Moderate water retention
- Strength and fullness through the roof
- Libido and mood are strong
- Joints feel stable from NPP; no noticeable prolactin issues (P5P + Mucuna working)
- Skin and liver health under control with Accutane + TUDCA/NAC