New, an introduction, and...a question

[Tatotal]

Hello. This is my first time posting - I have been training for a number of years but I have now undoubtedly plateaued (much to my frustration). That is why I am here. In short, I need to and want to soak up experience and guidance as a beginner. Should I do that here, by setting out my stats/goals, or is there a more appropriate part of the forum?

Thanks in advance. T.

 

[Dirtnasty]

Yes stats goals are what we crave. Current diet and what not

 

[Ominous]

Welcome to the board

 

[NeuroRN]

Welcome. This is a great place to learn. Lots of folks willing to help.

 

[Tatotal]

Thanks. So, I am 30 years old. 180cm in height and weigh (and have for some time) around 77-78kg. I’m quite lean, rarely above 10% body fat. I tend to hit around 3000 calories a day principally through a combination of white meat, dairy (eggs), green vegetables and some grains (but gluten isn’t my best friend, so I have to careful). I’m certainly not in a calorie deficit.

My ideal would be to add another 10kg of muscle (an arbitrary figure, I know) but it is proving very difficult.

In terms of my training, I started as a total novice, transitioned to CrossFit, before shifting my focus to Calisthenics simply because I enjoyed it. The last year or so I have split this at least equally with weightlifting.

Any guidance on where I may want to start in assisting my goals would be very welcome.

 

[TBU]

Welcome aboard!

 

[John]

Welcome, you’ve come to the right place

 

[Tatotal]

Thanks all. Appreciate the warm welcome. To be unequivocal I should add that I would like to learn about putting together an initial cycle for a beginner (probably should have made that clear).

 

[Dirtnasty]

Test only 500 a week is good place. You could even start lower. And maybe proviron to help with freeing up that good stuff

 

[BigSwole69]

I mean we do crave other things lmao

Welcome brother.

 

[Rusty]

I started on TRT and then wanted to go all in. I researched for months before I found this place. And when I discovered that these guys are about harm reduction then I planted myself and became a member of this community. That was back in May. Since then I
Have went from 30 percent BF to 16 and gained 14 pounds muscle safely. Your in the right place bro!!!

 

[Dirtnasty]

Well somewhat safely. But we will get all those levels right

 

[Rusty]

Well about as safe is you can get if your actually listening lol.

 

[Dmomuchole]

Welcome big dawg

 

[Dirtnasty]

I in the other hand think well as long as it’s not extremely dangerous I will go for it. But I’m a love on the edge kind of person if I’m not doing something illegal I’m not living hahaha

 

[Mossy1985]

Welcome aboard.

 

[Tatotal]

Nice, thanks for that. I am going to hang around and soak up the knowledge. Do you mind me asking what mg/cycle of TRT you started on? No worries if not.

 

[Tatotal]

Thanks. I would only want to do a short-cycle as a beginner - a couple of guys I have spoken to have started at 12 weeks. Would be interested to hear what people make of that.

Really appreciate this advice!

 

[JB_rD81]

Welcome, you will find almost all of the information you’re looking for here, ask questions and learn…

 

[Dirtnasty]

I started with 10 week but corona hit and i cruised till my current cycle. Now I’m nearing end and pct is in my future