Redemption79
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I'm contemplating a couple of cycle options. I'll be leaving for vacation in about 10 weeks, and want to look good on the beach. I could definitely lose some weight, and it shouldn't be too difficult (I'm probably around 18-20% BF right now). I'm absolutely aware that diet is 95% of what will determine my results, and that nothing can overcome a poor diet...I have this part under control.
I'm currently strength training every 3rd day, and hitting cardio hard as often as I can (I keep it lower impact on weight training days and go hard on off days). I'm using 160mg test cyp/week (been on TRT for a while), and 0-1mg anastrozole/week (usually 0.5mg/week).
I'm considering either increasing my test dosage to 350-400mg/week and adding a a bit more AI,
-OR-
Leaving my test dosage alone and adding in 50mg/day Anavar.
I know a lot of people love Anavar for cutting cycles when they're already lean, but in my situation, I'm curious if some of you would favor a test only cycle to Var. I realize I could do both (400mg test + 50mg Var), but I've never done more than what most would consider TRT dosages of test, so I prefer to do either/or, in an effort to better comprehend effects/side-effects from the changes made.
A few things to note...
- Health markers are pretty good via bloodwork. Last test showed 161 LDL, but I expect it to be within range or close when I get bloods in a week or two. Everything else was great.
- I have fairly virgin receptors. I've done a couple very mild and short PH cycles years ago (11-ketotestosterone, and a DHT-based PH). Enough to know that I don't like back pumps, but not enough to do anything significant. Outside of TRT, I've had nothing hormonal over the last maybe 10 years.
- I'm realistic. I don't plan on being 5%BF in 10 weeks, and I realize nothing is magic...just looking for the best option to help me do the best I can at the young age of 40.
I'm currently strength training every 3rd day, and hitting cardio hard as often as I can (I keep it lower impact on weight training days and go hard on off days). I'm using 160mg test cyp/week (been on TRT for a while), and 0-1mg anastrozole/week (usually 0.5mg/week).
I'm considering either increasing my test dosage to 350-400mg/week and adding a a bit more AI,
-OR-
Leaving my test dosage alone and adding in 50mg/day Anavar.
I know a lot of people love Anavar for cutting cycles when they're already lean, but in my situation, I'm curious if some of you would favor a test only cycle to Var. I realize I could do both (400mg test + 50mg Var), but I've never done more than what most would consider TRT dosages of test, so I prefer to do either/or, in an effort to better comprehend effects/side-effects from the changes made.
A few things to note...
- Health markers are pretty good via bloodwork. Last test showed 161 LDL, but I expect it to be within range or close when I get bloods in a week or two. Everything else was great.
- I have fairly virgin receptors. I've done a couple very mild and short PH cycles years ago (11-ketotestosterone, and a DHT-based PH). Enough to know that I don't like back pumps, but not enough to do anything significant. Outside of TRT, I've had nothing hormonal over the last maybe 10 years.
- I'm realistic. I don't plan on being 5%BF in 10 weeks, and I realize nothing is magic...just looking for the best option to help me do the best I can at the young age of 40.