My TRT cycle with loosing my body fat. Jardy1

[Jardy1]

Age:
32


Current Weight:
115.4kg

Height:
180cm


Body Fat %:
27.4%

Training Experience:
15 years experience
On and off training due to health issues.
Last one was the Covid vaccine.
Hospitalised for 8 weeks but all clear now after years of appts


Cycle Stack:
Daily:
Chromium Picolinate
Astragalus Extract
K2 + D3
CoQ10
Zinc Picolinate
Magnesium Glycinate
Citrus Bergamot
Milk Thistle
Beetroot Extract


Test E 250mg weekly (daily injection)
HGH 4iu daily
Mot C 2mg daily
Reta 2mg (weekly)


with on and off training for years,
I now have 2 kids (2yo & 2 month old)
Got a good job
I thought **** it. It’s time for me to chance my dream,
I’m currently week 6 into my weight loss journey under a coach, and it’s going well so far.

I’m using my group for motivation that came with this coach
(I struggle bad with motivation but I need it)

Currently training x4 days a week.
Monday (indoor Soccor) used for my hard cardio days.
Tuesday upper body workout
Wednesday lower body
Thursday I am doing a light workout mainly arms, shoulders, abs/core work.
Friday I have a dedicated PT to push me to my limits for upper body.
Saturdays I have dedicated to my family.
Sundays if my second PT day to push me to my limits for my lower body.
I use the PT as I don’t have that mindset yet to push myself. Where I will stop when I reach a certain amount of reps where he will get those few extra till I fail. Honestly I hate it as **** the burn but I asked for it and I love it!

Nutrition side of things:
I have set myself at
2301 cal
202.2g protein
271.1 carbs
34g fat
That is my daily intake.
Consists of
Breaky:
Oats, dark chocolate, banana, honey, red berries

Lunch,
Chicken, asparagus, beetroot, potato

Snack,
Banana, Greek yoghurt, protine powder, red berries

Dinner,
Steak, normal potato, sweet potato, asparagus, red capsicum, sauerkraut.

Pre workout
Rice, banana, honey,
1L of water is a must!

During workout:
EAA’s
Powdered carbs.

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Nice bro!

I was similar spot couple years ago . Similar height. 110kg , family man, on and off!

But I didn’t have to deal with being hospitalised sorry to hear bro.

But glad you are here and putting your foot on the gas now!

 

[Jardy1]

Thanks bro.
Yeah it was horrible.. hated every second of it

Putting the gas on I am! Time to get my dream body

 

[Trenhead3cc]

What gear you running ? And is you coach online or a local to you ?

 

[Jardy1]

Just Test E currently.
Just got my bloods back. Everything looks great except for my E2 being 457. So currently trying to work out what to use to bring it town.

Yeah an online coach. But also have access to to a local coach.

 

[Trenhead3cc]

That’s pretty high with 250 per week with daily injections , But you will find a part reason of that is your body fat percentage.

I would use Aromasin. Raptor has it in 12.5mg tablets.

Check out their website and use my discount code.

 

[Jardy1]

yeah man.
My high body fat is a major factor.
And was told about those tablets.
I was going to hit him up later today to get some

 

[Trenhead3cc]

yeah man.
My high body fat is a major factor.
And was told about those tablets.
I was going to hit him up later today to get some

Go through the website bro and get your discount with my code TREN10 https://raptorlabs.is/store

Also if you sign up with his rewards program

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Raptor trying to funnel all business through the website now, hence the discount codes aswell. less admin for him and a better work/life balance also allowing him more time to focus on products and expansion.

 

[Jardy1]

Forgot to upload this.
Check ins are every Saturday.

 

[Jardy1]

6 weeks ago photos when I first started my journey

 

[Jardy1]

Daily Reflection


Today felt like a step back towards normal after being unwell.


I wasn’t firing on all cylinders, but I showed up where it mattered. I got my meals in, kept up with hydration, stayed active, and prepared myself and the family for the week ahead.


One thing I noticed today was that my appetite still hasn’t fully returned. Rather than forcing food or wasting it, I adjusted my lunch portion by reducing it by around 20%. It felt like the right decision for where my body is currently at.


The biggest takeaway from today is that consistency doesn’t always look exciting. Sometimes it looks like meal prepping, cleaning the house, and making life easier for the people you care about.





Activity


Steps: 9,500 / 10,000 goal


I fell just short of my target, missing it by only 500 steps.


After being unwell yesterday, this was a strong effort and a positive sign that things are improving.





Recovery


Sleep: 6 hours


Not ideal, but enough to get through the day.


Something to continue working on, especially while recovering and balancing family life.





Hydration


Water Intake: 5L


Hydration remains one of the habits I’ve been consistently hitting throughout this challenge.





Nutrition


Although my appetite is still reduced, I managed to eat all of my planned meals today.


Adjustments Made:

• Reduced lunch portion by approximately 20% to avoid wasting food while appetite remains low.

Rather than abandoning the plan altogether, I adapted it to suit how I was feeling.





Training


I had soccer planned for tonight, but the game time was changed only a few hours before kick-off due to scheduling issues.


Instead of calling it a missed opportunity, I adapted.


Tonight’s Plan:


PT Session


This also helps make up for the PT session I missed while I was unwell.





Family & Home


While the family went out for dinner, I used the quiet time productively.


Accomplishments:

• Meal prepped all of my food.
• Cleaned the house.
• Mopped the floors.
• Set things up to make the week easier for my partner.

With our 2-year-old heading back to daycare for the rest of the week, it felt good knowing that one less thing would be on my partner’s plate.





Daily Win


I adapted instead of making excuses.


Soccer changed.


My appetite was down.


I was still recovering from being sick.


Despite all of that, I:

• Ate all my meals.
• Organised the week ahead.
• Stayed active.
• Prioritised my family.
• Found an alternative way to train.

Those small decisions are what build long-term success.





Tomorrow’s Focus

• Hit the full 10,000-step goal.
• Continue listening to hunger cues while prioritising protein.
• Focus on quality sleep.
• Build momentum heading further into Week 7.

Final Thoughts


“The people who succeed aren’t the ones who never face setbacks. They’re the ones who keep adjusting the sails instead of abandoning the ship.”



Some of my meals attached.
Snack, lunch, and pre workout meal

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Nice long entry bro . Right mindset

 

[Jardy1]

Nice long entry bro . Right mindset

Thanks bro. Don’t know if I’m doing this right
New to logging

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Thanks bro. Don’t know if I’m doing this right
New to logging

Looks good to me bro ! @stevesmi can we get this log verified for his EF badge

 

[Jardy1]

Looks good to me bro ! @stevesmi can we get this log verified for his EF badge

Thanks bro
Is there anything else I should be adding or?

 

[Trenhead3cc]

You can record your workouts if you want
But other than that not really

 

[Jardy1]

You can record your workouts if you want
But other than that not really

Yeah I can surely do that. I wasn’t to sure if it would help me if I do or not

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Yeah I can surely do that. I wasn’t to sure if it would help me if I do or not

I been logging more on the sister site Evo
But I like it to track the strength when looking back how much I have improved. Also if you do a workout and record someone sees something to add to tweak.

 

[Jardy1]

I been logging more on the sister site Evo
But I like it to track the strength when looking back how much I have improved. Also if you do a workout and record someone sees something to add to tweak.

What if I’m camera shy in regards to that?
My PT is trying to get me to but don’t have the guts for it

 

[Trenhead3cc]

What if I’m camera shy in regards to that?
My PT is trying to get me to but don’t have the guts for it

Sorry I mean record the numbers not the footage

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Like below
My last session

Exercise	Sets x Reps	Weight	Notes
Pendulum x squat (hammer strength)	3x8-12	82kg x 14,12,10	full depth
Incline leg press	3 x 8-12	345kg x 10,8,6	Full depth
Leg extensions	3x12-15	89kg x 16,13,11	Controlled
Leg Curl Machine	3x12–15	81kg x 14,10,8	Focus on contraction
Standing Calf Raise	4 x 15-20	195kg x 21,18,15,13
Plank	3x60s		Core stability, keep hips tucked
Russian twist	3 x AMRAP	12kg kettle	Can’t count while doing these

 

[Jardy1]

Yeah

Like below
My last session

Exercise	Sets x Reps	Weight	Notes
Pendulum x squat (hammer strength)	3x8-12	82kg x 14,12,10	full depth
Incline leg press	3 x 8-12	345kg x 10,8,6	Full depth
Leg extensions	3x12-15	89kg x 16,13,11	Controlled
Leg Curl Machine	3x12–15	81kg x 14,10,8	Focus on contraction
Standing Calf Raise	4 x 15-20	195kg x 21,18,15,13
Plank	3x60s		Core stability, keep hips tucked
Russian twist	3 x AMRAP	12kg kettle	Can’t count while doing these

yeah I see what you mean.
Yeah I surely can do this.

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

Hey brother with E2 that high at 250mg a week why not reduce your test, not have to take an AI and then dial your reta dose in for fat loss?

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

Once your BF is down and things are going well you can up that test dose and aromatise a lot less

 

[Jardy1]

Hey brother with E2 that high at 250mg a week why not reduce your test, not have to take an AI and then dial your reta dose in for fat loss?

Hey, yeah I have gone from 250mg every 3 days to 175mg daily (test e) with mast P 100mg weekly injection daily.
To reduce the high E2. Let the body sort itself out. And going to redo bloods in a months time.

Can you possibly explain what you mean with the Reta dose? I started Friday with 2mg
Struggling hard with my appetite currently so I’m going to drop it to 1mg weekly to see how that goes

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

oh yes - Usually people titrate up to lessen their food intake - i.e. lower calories to lose BF.
Try not to get in a pattern where when you are high BF you are trying to recomp - that probably wont work.
Best to focus to get the BF down then take that test does up ( I would do a TRT dose (125-150) with Reta, and cut the GH to 2iu or just save it for when you are in better condition - unless you have the means then if course go ahead).
If the Reta is making you struggle to eat that's probably a good thing at this stage - you will get used to it give it a few weeks.

 

[Jardy1]

Yeah that makes complete sence!
Yeah so is the term recomp? For loosing the fat ?
Yeah it is a good thing I’m struggling to eat but! I’m only on 2300 cal a day which is working quite well.
Just don’t want to loose my muscle at the same time

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

Yeah that makes complete sence!
Yeah so is the term recomp? For loosing the fat ?
Yeah it is a good thing I’m struggling to eat but! I’m only on 2300 cal a day which is working quite well.
Just don’t want to loose my muscle at the same time

recomp means lose fat while gaining muscle - so you may see not much difference on the scale but difference in the mirror. (I seem to be a serial recomper I struggle to gain any decent weight on the scales). It is a hard thing to do and you generally have to be in decent condition to do it in the first place.

I think with your stats ( and not throwing any shade coz we all start somewhere) you should focus on the caloric deficit with the help of Reta too to lose weight - TRT should help you maintain the muscle you have, but also once you have dieted down you will be able to put the muscle back on quicker than you realise.

You will get there brother is just takes time.

 

[Jardy1]

That’s the plan bro. The scales went up 6kg after starting the peptides. I lost my shit to it.. I only look at the scales once a week now. But I’m dropping the weight. Also the fat is going down quicker than I expected honestly.
But I’m aiming for 12-15% body fat. Apparently that’s a nice percentage to be at before I change things to growth

 

[Jardy1]

Daily Reflection


Today was one of those days where the circumstances weren’t ideal, but I refused to let that become an excuse.


I struggled to sleep due to a clogged nose and what feels like a lingering head cold. Instead of lying in bed frustrated, I made a decision: get up early, head to the gym, and make the most of the time I had.


What followed was one of the best leg sessions I’ve had in a while.


It wasn’t easy. I was tired before the day had even started. But I still showed up.





Activity


Steps: 9,500 / 10,000 goal


Only 500 steps short of target.


Another strong effort, especially considering the lack of sleep and ongoing cold symptoms.





Hydration


Water Intake: 5L


Hydration continues to be one of the strongest habits I’ve built during this challenge.





Nutrition


Meals


All meals completed.


Even while feeling run down, I stayed on track with my nutrition plan and avoided letting fatigue dictate my food choices.





Training


Leg Session Completed

Seated Hip Adduction
60kg x20 rep 60 seconds rest
80kg x20 rep 60 seconds rest
90kg x12 reps 60 second rest

Seated leg extension
30kg 15 reps 60 second rest
(I always go light first up to warm my knee up due to no cartilage left in right knee)
60kg 20 reps 60 second rest
90kg 15 reps 60 second rest

Hack squat
50kg 15 reps 60 second rest
80kg 12 reps 60 second rest
80kg 10 rep 60 second rest

Laying hamstring curl
60kg 15 rep 60 second rest
60kg 15 rep 60 second rest
70kg 12 rep 60 second rest

Standing calf raise
90kg 25 reps 30 second rest
100kg 20 rep (drop set)
80kg 18rep
60kg 15kg
Could not do anymore after that.




With sleep proving impossible thanks to my blocked nose, I left home early and headed to the gym before work.


Armed with my new pre-workout and a determination not to waste the morning, I ended up having an insane leg session.


Training at 3:00 AM wasn’t part of the original plan, but adaptability has become one of the biggest lessons of this journey.


Sometimes you don’t find the perfect conditions.


You create them.





Recovery


Sleep: 4 hours 40 minutes


Sleep was significantly below target due to being unwell.


By the time I got home from work, the fatigue had caught up with me.


Today highlighted just how important quality sleep is—not only for performance in the gym, but for recovery, mood, and overall health.





Daily Win


I didn’t let a rough night become a wasted day.


Despite:

• A blocked nose,
• Ongoing cold symptoms,
• Less than 5 hours of sleep,

I still:

• Hit the gym,
• Completed a huge leg session,
• Stayed on track with meals,
• Drank 5L of water,
• And nearly reached my step goal.

That isn’t perfection.


That’s resilience.





Tomorrow’s Focus

• Prioritise recovery and quality sleep.
• Continue monitoring cold symptoms.
• Aim for the full 10,000 steps.
• Maintain consistency with meals and hydration.
• Listen to my body while continuing to move forward.

Final Thoughts


“Discipline isn’t doing the work when everything feels good. It’s making the right choice when you’re tired, uncomfortable, and nobody would blame you for taking the easy option.

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Nice bro l. Solid effort , lack of sleep bit under the weather ! You doing a great job drinking your 5l a day that’s something I struggle with

Nice workout strong numbers

 

[Trenhead3cc]

@the_alcatraz @abolone
can we please get this an approved log