Background:
I am currently running my fourth cycle in four years. I have used Test, Tren and EQ in previous cycles and seen excellent results. I raised the doses moderately this time around but not a lot. I attempted to set dosages at a “body recomposition” type of cycle. The reasoning for this is goal is work related. I am supplementing because at my age it has become more difficult to make gains in strength/endurance and recovery has become an absolute bitch at times. For my job I need to be lean but have above average strength and cardiovascular endurance. I understand the normal bulk and cut cycles, but for a multitude of factors I prefer to make steady progress in strength and moderate weight loss simultaneously. For many of you this isn’t ideal, but it is what is best for me. I am currently in week 6 of my cycle, and I am not seeing the results I expected. My diet is mostly on point. I am certainly not perfect, but I’m eating clean and well 95% of the time. I do strength and interval type training for the most part, with long 3+ hour heavy load hikes once a week (for work). Using the same diet and exercise routine in the past I saw strength gains and excellent weight loss. By this point in my previous cycle I had visibly lost weight and built muscle. As of yesterday, I have gained 10 pounds from the start of the cycle. Visually, I can see muscle groups hardening out in certain areas, especially lats and shoulders, but very little or not fat loss. In my previous cycle with the same compounds i gained about 5+ pounds in the first couple weeks, but began shedding pounds after that. Even with strength gains I had lost 15 pounds before the end of the cycle. After analyzing my diet and workout regimen I feel this is dosage and cycle related. I feel I may have set dosages closer to a bulk cycle instead of a recomp. I know these compounds can be run for both bulking, cutting and in between. I did a lot of research and based the doses of my goals and previous history with the compounds, but I feel after six weeks something is off. Anyone have any suggestions on how to adjust?
Male
35 y/o
5’10"
185 (start of cycle)
BF - 16% (start of cycle)
My current cycle is:
Week 1-2 (front load)
EQ – 500 mg E3.5D
TEST E– 500 mg E3.5D
Week 3
EQ – 250mg E3.5D
TEST E – 250 mg E3.5D
Week 4-16
EQ – 250mg E3.5D
TEST E – 250 mg E3.5D
TREN E – 175 mg E3.5D
I understand I didn’t post about PCT, but I have the appropriate compounds on hand. I have not experienced any side effects besides the weight gain that I can see/feel.