I inject 3 times a week, makes your moods more stable. .25 on mon. Tues. fri. Which is 150 of test a week. E2 is 80, I also gained a libido like I was 18 again.
So true about the lack of motivation. I couldn't do anything for over 5 years. Felt like if i could just lay there and fade away, i totally would... Tried everything. TRT finally fixed it.
I feel tired a lot. I do training and stuff. A lot of running. I feel energised sometimes. But sometimes. Like you said. Some dory’s I just lay at home all day. And have no motivation whatsoever. Just feel tired a lot. Is that low TRT. And how are you finding it. Do your energy levels seem higher ?
@@BlackrainOrdinance thanks. When you say blood work. Do you mean blood test ? Or is blood work different ? Also my blood tests have said there’s mild concern on my kidney function. But they said there’s a dip in all peoples checks sometimes. So the next test was ok. But I’ve heard when your kidneys aren’t functioning properly. That can cause tiredness a lot aswell. What you think ? Thanks
I am 55 and have all those benefits as well after 3 months with 150 mgs of compounded TRT cream. However there is one amazing benefit I had no idea would occur and it his changed my life: frequent urination. I used to pee 4-5 times a day (and dribbled a lot) and during sleep time would get up twice…now I pee twice per day and 0 visits during sleep time. Previously I had gone to a urologist to check for prostate and other issues relative to frequent urination (polyuria) and all my vitals were fine, so the urologist prescribed an anti-diuretic medication which not only did not work, but dried my mouth all the time. For those men who have this problem (most men to some degree after 50 years old) my experience is that the TRT eliminates it…I have my life back
That skit about motivation is the exact dilemma I found myself in for the past 4 or so years. It costed me all my academic aspirations as well as my hobbies. I led a very healthy lifestyle including physical activity and diet. But unfortunately, due to a thyroid problem I had no idea I had, my lack of motivation and then depression costed me everything I loved in life. I am 19 years old with 235 ng/dl of free test. Luckily now, I’m getting a look at from a specialist. My appointment for what will be my treatment is soon, and I’m 99% sure it will be TRT. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you for making this video, now I have something to show people when they ask what it’s like to have no motivation.
I'm glad you'll be seeing the specialist and I know it feels good to have some hope of change coming. It's crazy just how much our hormones affect our overall well-being. I'll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Just leave a comment on any of my 50+ videos and I should see it. Happy to help. Thanks for watching. God bless.
I love the part where you act out the low motivation! This is me to a ‘T’ (no pun intended). It gives me great hope as I mentally have wants and ideas but it does not translate to the physical. Intense fatigue and then guilt for doing nothing and not engaging in life. I start trt next week with hopes!
I'm happy to hear you'll begin your journey soon. I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions. I'm happy to help. Also, if you haven't visited the channel yet you'll find I may have already made a video about the questions you have. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I agree with everything you’ve said. I’ve started TRT recently and I’ve just spontaneously noticed myself playing with my children and actually having fun. I’m not trying to change my attitude. I just realize sometimes like, “Woah, I haven’t gotten angry or tried to go inside yet,” and it’s just like that now.
Glad to hear you're already seeing improvements! I'll be here along the way if you have questions or concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my videos and I should see it. Happy to help.
Great Video Bro. We are together in this!!!! I’ve noticed huge changes in my mood, workouts and everyday life while on trt. Also fun fact: I have been studying brain science and Nuerons and neurotransmitters, dopamine and so many many other things involving the brain and you sir are spot on. Testosterone makes a huge difference in our brains, bodies. Great work brother
Thank you so much for making this channel! I'm starting my TRT soon. It's a little intimidating a first. It's comforting to know there are other men going through this 🙏
Oh yes, it’s more common than you realize. When I first started this channel I thought I’d only draw a small crowd. Two years and 12k subscribers later I realize there’s a lot of us out here looking for help and advice. You’re among friends here. I’ll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Happy to help. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Going in to have bloodwork done in a week. My biggest motivation is the mood and motivation. Working out is just habit for me but doing anything, even something like walking the dog is like pulling teeth. It’s like I have to do everything completely against my will. I can remember when I actually looked forward to waking up but it’s been a while. Thanks for the vid!
I really hope you see great improvements in those areas like I did. You should begin to see changes little by little within the first 4-6 weeks. It's not a magic overnight fix, but I can recall seeing improvements within the first month. I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions or concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it.
Did my second exam today. Had a 430 last week and a 289 today for total T. 9.31 on free T both tests. Got my first injection before I left today. Hoping to feel a bit more normal in a few weeks. I am definitely relieved that there is an end to the “drone” feeling in sight.
I'm 56. Had all the similar symptoms. I decided to do a 3 month lifestyle change to raise my testosterone naturally, before going on Trt. I changed my diet, got quality sleep, and incorporated weight lifting and walking. With 2 weeks left I feel great. Lost the depression, fat, and increased muscle mass. Wouldn't consider Trt now. I think most people should a natural approach first.
Yes, I totally agree with you. I made this video all about what other things you should try first before trying TRT: th-cam.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/w-d-xo.html
@@comeon_man Doing great after 12 weeks! Concentration much better, workout recovery is amazing, mood swings are gone, gained more muscle in chest and arms. I go this week for blood test results.
Great video. You nailed it about the moods. I felt the same way before I started TRT. I would hit big time lows. I'm going on 3 months myself and I have to say I feel way better.
VERY good informative video! Thank you for sharing. Doc started me on TRT 4 months ago and I have to say Life's better now on TRT than it was "not" on TRT. Wife's a lot happier too!
I started TRT last week. It's 1 week today. I'm able to now work out more and exercise better. I'm more calm, more motivated, happier, and able to think very clearly now. I'm 300lbs, so I'm really hoping that I gain muscle and drop body fat to have a nice body recomposition....
I was just prescribed trt this morning which prompted me to find your video. I came in with 250 ng/dl and 5 ng/dl free test. I’m a little nervous about starting it though. Not because of the injections but I’ve always been one to stick with natural stuff. I never take medications, not even ibuprofen. Only thing I really take is Allegra for seasonal allergies. I don’t like the idea of being dependent on anything other than food, water and shelter. But this does concern me… I do exercise weekly and I take my diet seriously which is high in protein low in carb (except my occasional cheat days) But I seem to always pack on weight way faster than I can trim it down. It’s a struggle to keep it off. I’m a beast in the gym too! No joke. High intensity and heavy!
I understand where you’re coming from. It really comes down to how much you want to see a change of your negative symptoms. If your negative symptoms from low T aren’t messing up your life then you might be able to go without the TRT for now. If low T is making it hard to have a normal life however, then maybe it’s time to go ahead and begin injecting. Hope this helps. God bless.
@Brandon Walton Wow, 8 kiddos. Hats off to you. Don't dwell on what was lost, my friend. Set some new goals for the future. As time goes on in your TRT journey you'll get your energy and motivation back. I know you won't waste it. Get ready for the better version of yourself. He's on his way. Also, please check out the other videos on my channel. I have many more I've made to help you.
I'm around your age and my first day of TRT was today and my test results were half of yours at 89 for what it's worth. I definitely have gained a ton of weight over the past years and because of it, and my general lack of motivation, I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. It's not debilitating, but it is definitely evident.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad you’ve begun your journey. Little by little over the next weeks and months you should start to feel like your old self again. Please check out my channel as I’ve made 50+ videos to help guys just like you. I’ll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Happy to help. Welcome to the community!
Reading these comments is like talking to myself. Same experiences, feelings, lack of zest, motivation, etc... Great to be part of the group. Blood test results coming soon. 😟
I just started cypionate last week, 100ml per week, i do feel better, 58 years old.. love working out, was prescribed for ED, im excited that this will take care of that and ALSO help with workout results, 2 birds with one stone, thank you for sharing this
That ‘good idea - no motivation’ analogy really hit me, that’s exactly how I feel all day everyday. I’m 26 starting TRT very soon have been suffering with all kinds over the past few years found out my levels are around 220 ng/dl. Feel absolutely terrible 24/7. Cannot wait to get started
I'm glad you're starting soon. It should really help you. I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions or concerns. Happy to help. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Thanks for watching! 👍
My levels were sub 200. I was at about 150. So I feel you, getting out of bed to walk the dog was like running a marathon. I finally went to the hormone doctor 2 weeks ago. I’m on 225mg every week. No results yet, but I’m very hopeful.
@@tayloremriectx I’ve now been on 100mg every 5 days for 3/4 weeks. Mentally I feel a lot better already. I was suffering with panic attacks and I haven’t had one since starting. Suicidal thoughts/depression 80% gone. Mood is better. Energy levels aren’t completely there yet. Already got stronger in the gym. Feel more assertive and less of a pushover.
You’ve said a couple times that muscle is probably a main reason for most people watching this. With me, it’s my motivation. I’ve lost it all . I was in an accident a couple years ago that took forever to recover from. From that, I’ve gained 30 pounds and lost all of my motivation. I want it back.
I'm sorry to hear that, Jack. If you haven't already I really encourage you to see a doctor and get some blood work done. You could be suffering from low T. I'll be here along the way if you have questions.
@@trtcommunity9248 Someone else just commented on here, and i saw my comment from a few months back. So I ended up being tested, and sure enough I had very low testosterone. 43 was the number... so it was a bit low. I’ve since been put on trt from my endocrinologist and changed my diet... the difference is remarkable. And I’ve since lost 22 of the 30 pounds I put on. It’s highly recommended for those that question it.
Hey just wanted to say thanks for all the good info. When I first had my levels tested it was 130. Wondering why I had depression. Things are better now. I’m doing twice a week injections and my levels are about 640. I couldn’t feel better. Thanks for all the good advice
Today, I received the long-awaited results of my bloodwork, and the news has left me feeling disheartened. My levels, once in harmony, have now become a disarrayed symphony, evoking a sense of concern within me. The signs were unmistakable - the gradual weight gain of over 100 pounds, the shifting moods, the unwelcome embrace of depression, the fading flame of my once-vibrant desire, and the absence of motivation in every step I took. Yet, amidst this turmoil, I found solace in my decision to take charge of my well-being, to delve deeper into the root cause of my struggles. Now, as I eagerly await my appointment at the esteemed testosterone clinic, a flicker of hope ignites within me, for I know that the path to healing and rejuvenation lies just ahead.
That’s great that you’re taking the first step to go see a doctor. I wish you the best on your journey. I’ll be here along the way if you have questions.
Two years ago I got a T test at 27 years old and I was at a 317 and the VA said I was normal but I didn't feel like it was normal, during deployments I would workout every day for 6 months and only had minor gains. Did another T test 2 days ago at a TRT clinic and I was at a 306 so I opted to start TRT, got my first injection and and looking forward to the next couple of weeks. Always struggled with feeling tired and the day after my first injection I already noticed it was easier to wake up and get out of bed.
@@chriswhynder8311 I got my second injection last Saturday (160mg as opposed to the 200mg I got for the first injection), I've been feeling better overall. It's been much easier to get up and out of bed in the mornings, I'm not constantly lethargic and have heavy eyes anymore, and the morning grogginess usually goes away within 5 minutes of getting out of bed. I'm also taking estrogen blockers since my estradiol was at 41 before I started my injections. I'll be getting another blood test done at week 6 to see where I'm at.
Thank you for the video. I am 6 weeks into my treatment (100mg injection/week), and seeing this gives me hope as I have not seen a change in my mood or energy just yet. I’ve worked out consistently for 24 years and I’ve never felt this bad. My workouts get done because I am too hard headed not to do it but I have no desire to do anything. I have always been super motivated & a very determined person, so I have been deeply concerned. I am always down. I hope the TRT helps very soon!
Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm sorry to hear about all you're going through. As you saw, I can completely relate, as many of us can who also comment on these videos. You're not alone in what you're going through. At six weeks in I'm sure you've seen some improvement, but of course you would have liked to see them more quickly as well as seeing everything fixed by now. We all see change at different times. I saw improvement rather quickly, but I've talked to others who've started to feel better around 2 months. All that to say, hang in there and keep moving forward. Focus on what's better rather than what's still lacking (easy to say and harder to do, I know). I'll be here along the way if you have any more questions or concerns. And please visit my channel as I've made roughly 50 videos to help guys just like you. Take care, God bless, and welcome to the TRT community!
@@LK-bz9sk I am feeling much better! I stayed the course and next month makes two years since I’ve been on TRT. It took some trial and error as far as dosing, but I am now on 150cc/weekly and about a year ago added HCG (3 times a week) which has helped a lot!
@@dannyherrera7619 fantastic Danny. Very happy for you. Gives me hope, with reasonable expectations for my upcoming treatment. Appreciate you responding and keep well
I'm 36 years old, 425ng that is considered pretty normal, but with a long term mid-intensity depression, sometimes with panic attacks and generalized anxiety. After 4 or 5 years of taking antidepressants I've decided to began with something more natural that didn't effect the CNS. The answer: testosterone injections. Noted that after a while, my mood and energy becomes so much improved that I could cease to use one of my mood drugs and decrease dose of another one, and still feeling in confident with the improvements in my health. That could save my life. Thanks to share your history with your video.
Thank you for watching and for sharing your story as well. Yes, I really wish doctors were more quick to check T levels when men who are 30+ begin feeling mood swings/depression. I'm not a proponent of antidepressants as I've talked to others who mention the negative changes in other moods they also create (numbing of the conscience, etc.). I'm glad you're going with more natural treatments like replacing T levels. I'm even more happy you're feeling like yourself again and able to stop (or decrease) your antidepressants. I hope you're able to get off them completely one day. Thanks again and welcome to the community.
Love this. Im getting ready to start TRT.. I am only 29 years old and my levels came back at 155.... SEVERELY LOW and I am really seeing the side effects. I am so excited to take back control of my life. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share your experience. Its given me some more hope.
And thank you for watching. You’re the exact type of person I started this channel for, so I’m glad the video was not only helpful but also hopeful. Please visit the channel if you haven’t already. I’ve made 60+ videos on all types of TRT topics that I’m sure will also help you. Take care and welcome to the community!
@@saikrishna3062 no negative side effects yet! I will say I have noticed some shrinkage in the scrotum however it doesnt bother me at all.. It also makes my flaccid state appear MUCH larger.. its an odd illusion LOL! Been back on since shortly after I left this comment and my levels are already up in the 700s... Feeling like a brand new man.
@@robson96 I sure did... very shortly after leaving this comment.. My levels are up into the 700s already from a low 155. Its lovely. I feel like a brand new man. If you have done your research and know exactly what you are getting in to and you still feel like you want to go for it.. I highly suggest you do. I feel like a teenager again in all ways. Sexually.. Energetically.. I have a general over all sense of happiness again.. Im not always tired and I am sleeping better... I mean the list just goes on and on... My T has been so low for YEARS. I forgot how good we should still feel at our age ( I am 29 ) I am experiencing ZERO negative side effects at this time. Nothing but positive change in my life. Well, I should say no side effects.. The boys and shrunk a good bit.. but thats not a huge deal for me.
Hey man this vid is really helpful, I’m about to start Trt because my levels are around 230 and I’m feeling like really weird about it so it’s great to hear someone else’s experience
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, we're all a little nervous at the beginning. It's a new adventure and it involves needles, so that's enough to give anyone the jitters. But you'll find that it's really not that big of a deal and the benefits are very helpful to getting you back to your normal self. Please check out the other videos I have on my channel, I think they'll help you. th-cam.com/channels/i_luxgjSJpkH8OTHc24uXw.html
What really stinks is the scales used to determine what "low t" is so arbitrary. One person can have 560 total test and feel fine while another person can feel like dogshit at the same level. I believe all test levels to shoot for should be scaled to what an average mid-20's male would have.
im 27 years old got my blood work done and results came back at 420 total test and i feel like dogshit everyday lol doc refuses to put me on TRT since im in "normal range" lol.
regular doctors only go by the numbers and its sad, i had to go see a specialist because i refused to take no as an answer. I tested at 350, and 450. both "normal" for a 30 year old. I had all of the symptoms but that didnt matter. Just some dude who lifts looking for roids ya know.
I’m in the same boat I have 582 total T but feel less energy, irritability and a lot less libido. I really want to optimize my test. Have an appointment with a clinic that is all about optimization so hopefully I’m good.
Before TRT, I was tired all the time, had very little energy, and quite frankly, feeling depressed. I've only been on TRT for a few weeks (weekly injections), but overall mood and energy levels are up a lot! I feel like I have a hop in my step, plenty of energy to work both my jobs and go to the gym, and just feeling better all around. I went to a doctor specializing in this area of low t and they diagnosed me with low t. Definitely go see a specialist in this area, not your regular primary care physician. If your primary care physician orders the blood test for low t, and you fall in the certain range, he will say you have normal t levels. But a specialist orders a lot more blood work. Great video, you are spot on in your analysis. I feel the same way you do, although I didn't take body measurements, but mentally and physically, I feel great! :)
I'm a Dr. myself and yea, so many just say "stfu you're in the reference range" lol. They often dont treat based on a lab test, rather than going by a patient's reported symptoms. Also they likely arent familiar with HRT and dont wanna read up on it due to laziness, honestly. I don't work in the office anymore but I dod help one patient in residency with low T and he felt way better 🙏🏻
Welcome to the community, my friend. Yes, I’m very normal. Almost too normal. 😁 I’ll be here along the way if/when you have any questions or concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. God bless.
About to start my journey. I've felt the way you did for several years now. It came on suddenly, so I got checked out. Finally have my injections. I'm looking forward to life improving.
That’s great. I’m happy you’re on your way to feeling normal again. I’ll be here along the way if/when you have any questions. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Happy to help. Welcome to the community!
Excellent video. Easily one of the best I’ve seen on TRT. I have an appointment on Friday to have my blood work done for the same reasons you mention here. Thanks for this. -Ron
And thank you for watching and commenting. I'll be here along the way if your blood work shows your T level is low. Send me any questions you like. Please check out my channel as well. Lots of other videos there to help guys just like you.
Realize it might take more than one test before your insurance company get's onboard. "T" levels aren't consistent, they vary day to day and throughout the day. Further, some MD's are hesitant to prescribe "T", just know that going in. Also remember that "T" levels are highest in the morning, so while you might have "normal" to the bottom end of the ("normal") spectrum in the morning those WILL drop throughout the day. Sometimes significantly. Some insurance companies will go with the morning test results and try to disqualify you. This is just them trying to save some money. One other piece of advice to anyone seeking this help. Go to the Mayo Clinic website on this topic. Print out the symptoms, and put a checkmark at all that apply to you. Few if any MD's are going to go against what the Mayo Clinic has to say.
Realize it might take more than one test before your insurance company get's onboard. "T" levels aren't consistent, they vary day to day and throughout the day. Further, some MD's are hesitant to prescribe "T", just know that going in. Also remember that "T" levels are highest in the morning, so while you might have "normal" to the bottom end of the ("normal") spectrum in the morning those WILL drop throughout the day. Sometimes significantly. Some insurance companies will go with the morning test results and try to disqualify you. This is just them trying to save some money. One other piece of advice to anyone seeking this help. Go to the Mayo Clinic website on this topic. Print out the symptoms, and put a checkmark at all that apply to you. Few if any MD's are going to go against what the Mayo Clinic has to say.
Realize it might take more than one test before your insurance company get's onboard. "T" levels aren't consistent, they vary day to day and throughout the day. Further, some MD's are hesitant to prescribe "T", just know that going in. Also remember that "T" levels are highest in the morning, so while you might have "normal" to the bottom end of the ("normal") spectrum in the morning those WILL drop throughout the day. Sometimes significantly. Some insurance companies will go with the morning test results and try to disqualify you. This is just them trying to save some money. One other piece of advice to anyone seeking this help. Go to the Mayo Clinic website on this topic. Print out the symptoms, and put a checkmark at all that apply to you. Few if any MD's are going to go against what the Mayo Clinic has to say.
Realize it might take more than one test before your insurance company get's onboard. "T" levels aren't consistent, they vary day to day and throughout the day. Further, some MD's are hesitant to prescribe "T", just know that going in. Also remember that "T" levels are highest in the morning, so while you might have "normal" to the bottom end of the ("normal") spectrum in the morning those WILL drop throughout the day. Sometimes significantly. Some insurance companies will go with the morning test results and try to disqualify you. This is just them trying to save some money. One other piece of advice to anyone seeking this help. Go to the Mayo Clinic website on this topic. Print out the symptoms, and put a checkmark at all that apply to you. Few if any MD's are going to go against what the Mayo Clinic has to say.
I went from 334 to 960 in around 3 months all natural no TRT. This book should be essential reading for all men. Written by a 50s guy with natural T levels higher than most 20s guys Complete guide to testosterone by james Francis
LOL! That was a good video. Honest. I can totally relate to the no motivation too. And since it helped with that I'm sure it helped you with energy as well even tho you didn't mention that. I'm surprised your doctor didn't put you on a prescribed estrogen blocker along with your TRT since it tested high. Most TRT clinics will prescribe a low dose of enclomiphene or anastrozole along with the t shots.
Great video. Getting my levels tested on Tuesday. Excited to see where they are at. Been experiencing the same things so figured what the heck, let’s get checked.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Here's the link to my channel with many other videos I believe will help you in your journey: th-cam.com/channels/i_luxgjSJpkH8OTHc24uXw.html Welcome to the community!
Two years ago I was in the worst shape of my life. My weight had exceeded 200 lbs for the first time ever and it freaked me out. I then discovered that I was able to barely squeeze out a single push-up. ONE push-up. I immediately got tested and subsequently was prescribed testosterone. I’ve been taking it weekly ever since. I also started a gym regimen and the weight fell off very quickly. I’m happy with my looks now. If you have the conviction to stick to a workout program, you will ABSOLUTELY see results for the better when combined with the TRT.
@@ashleytaylor994 honestly it’s hard to say. I feel much better but I’m not sure whether it’s due to the test or the exercise. But what I do know is test definitely helped burn the excess fat and built my muscle much quicker.
Nice production, thanks for taking the time to help others. To anyone reading, before trt , learn to fast, OMAD, 1/48 and good nutrition. If you have a serious condition maybe trt is your only solution but you always want to get your body running optimally before seeing the drug dealer phd.
Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, that's great advice and exactly why I made this video called "Should I Start TRT?" m.th-cam.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and commenting!
Glad you found me, my friend. Please check out the channel if you haven't already. I've made 60+ videos for guys just like us. Take care and God bless.
On week 12 myself. Here's something crazy I have laser like focus on any task I have to do and also things smell so strong now and I crave more and more meat(I already had a meat tooth) than usual. Also seem anything I do in the gym works. I also enjoy life even more now. I thought I was clinically depressed. But best part is my libido is that of 16 year old me and my mood and quality of sleep is awesome.
Yes, it's really amazing how our hormone levels affect so much about us. Getting them back to where they're supposed to be changes almost everything. I'm glad you're having such good success with it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@sal9523 I'm 33 just started. I'm on week 12. I thought it was kinda strange for a man my age to be on that so soon but dr assured me it's very common. I dont have a history of using any anabolic steroids but in my late teens and early 20s i used to be heavily into vitamins and sports supplements. Dr thinks I may have taken something that now has been banned by the fda and WADA. Hard to say because I always stayed clear of those thing even those prohormones stuff that was easily available at gnc. I was to broke to even afford protein powders then let alone whatever the hell that stuff was. I used to be 435lbs as a teenager so being big was already natural just burned off the fat till about 5 years ago ballooned upto 325 from 245lbs. Thank god I got help I'm weighing 276lbs so along with trt and a very low carb high protein diet I'm getting into the best health of my life.
Just got my 13 weeks lab results. My testosterone was at 1452ng/dl and my estradiol was 46.0 pg. My test n estradiol was high but honestly my dr decided that my 200mg of test c is fine. So now in the middle of the week when I take my 2nd hcg shot I have to take an extra 0.5g of arimidex to bring down the estradiol levels. I have been a little bloated the last month. But honestly I feel great.
Man, you have nailed it on the head for me! Everything! I just started and I am glad to see this here! I was like you. After many deployments and many injuries I felt the same way, DEFEATED! This is great brother, stay strong!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. Please check out the channel as well. I've made 50+ videos to help guys just like you. Thanks for your service, by the way. And welcome the the community!
@@trtcommunity9248 , I subscribed, going to have my wife watch them too! So informative. And it was my honor to serve this great nation and it's people! No problem brother.
That's great, and I'm happy to hear you'll finally be getting some answers. I'm so thankful I learned the root behind all my negative symptoms was just low T. It's easily treatable with a weekly shot and now I'm feeling like my old self again. Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions along the way. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching and commenting. It's wise if you to do your homework. This is something you commit to for life. Let me know if you have questions along the way.
Everyone is different, so please don't look strictly at numbers. I'm 64 and my levels were 430 total and 73 free testosterone. I felt like shit and couldn't recover from workouts. My sleep was not good and my attitude was worse. I started TRT and after a few months when the levels went up, I was a different person.
TRT Community Great video man keep up the Good work. My only beef is a cant find the link to that product your selling that put 1 inch on your arms so fast?
TRT Community hmmm most do not recognize me from that. I am only the second cousin. All the Glory goes to Marty and that Michael J fox guy. Thanks for the nod 👍
Hey! I’ve finally just been start my TRT treatment on Monday. I start testosterone undecanote 1g I think maybe 10-12 weeks. I can’t wait! I’ve been fighting for 5 years with my Dr’s for this and finally I start it. Hopefully this will help my life/lifestyle…. I’m bipolar an I’m struggling with a little weight around my tummy as well, so hopefully getting back into gym, starting my TRT and everything this will all help! Really great video and content, makes me excited for my journey, you look great too btw 👍🏽
Happy to hear that, my friend. There's a learning process and a few adjustments that happen along the way in the first 6 months or so, but it's all very welcomed because you'll likely feel 100% better. I'll be here along the way if you have any questions/concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Take care, God bless and...welcome to the community!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, I totally understand not being motivated. If after going to your doc and getting your levels checked...if he/she decided to start you on TRT, I think you'd be very glad you went. So do like I do. Give yourself a swift kick in the backside and just do it. The hardest step is the first one. They get easier after that. Really.
haha I laughed so hard on the good idea - no motivation part. "Is lying in bed an option... !!" Oh lord have mercy. Definitely there right now. Good stuff.
Wow, your life and mood/motivation were exactly how I am feeling now, I got tested recently and I sub200. I got on a prescription of TestC and will start next week very excited!!
Just a little helpful information to consider. I split my dose up from .5 cc every ten days via the 22 ga harpoon in the rear to .17 cc every 3 days via a 1/2 in 27ga insulin pen in the delts and abdomen. I've only been on trt for 60 days and I've been doing sub q since the beginning and my levels went from 234 to 1030. I hope this helps.
And thank you for your comment. I'm glad your liking the vids. I plan on making one soon concerning who should and shouldn't get on TRT. Sounds like one you'd also benefit from also. Keep us posted if you do get tested. God bless.
I got TRT gel. My motivation was so bad that I struggled to even keep using it. Finally I got it together and I feel great now and very motivated. A big part of my low testosterone was a medication I take. It is so nice to have a proper libido, too. I feel like an idiot. My Dr. offered to test my testosterone level several years ago and I said no. Dumb. But I finally asked to get tested and it was very low.
Glad you're finally beginning your journey. Welcome to the community! I've made 60+ videos to help guys just like you so please visit the channel if you haven't already. God bless.
I just came across this video and I just had to say... Dude you have a great attitude and thank you very much for your time and help.. also would like to know how you doing 2023?
I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you benefitted from the video. As far as how I'm doing now, I'll simply ask that you please visit my channel and check out some of my more recent videos. I believe you'll like them as well. Take care and God bless.
Been suffering with chronic fatigue for 3 years. Got some bloodwork done and it showed Low testosterone. The way they measure it is a little different in the UK...They run it on a scale with 8.5 being low and mine showed up as 8. Getting a full body examination in 2 weeks and some more bloods to do then maybe discuss TRT. By the way I'm 39.
Oh wow. Mine was 183 as well. I had problems keeping warm, night sweats, and hot flashes that I thought was a fever lol. And mood swings. I went from angry to almost crying while eating cereal 😂. I’m not on trt. I’m trying natural stuff because I don’t want to go to the doctors office with all that’s going on right now. But if I can’t get my numbers up, I’m going to have to do the trt as well. Thank you for sharing your story. 💪🏾
And thank you for watching and commenting. I wish you the best of course. Please check out my other videos if you get to the point where you are seriously considering TRT. I've made many of them to help guys just like you. Take care and God bless.
Jon Photos hi Jon. So I started drinking ginger tea daily at one point but now like once or twice a month, I tried tongkat Ali but didn’t like it, staying away from mint since that’s how I found out my testosterone was low in the first place(mint lotion dropped it like a downward spike and increased all the bad symptoms). Started strength training more but not excess cuz that can lower it. Vitamin D 5000ui daily and Ashwaghanda 500mg daily. And a new multivitamin that has more zinc than my last one(new vitamins is whole earth sea men’s). I already eat a lot of garlic, onions, and broccoli and that’s supposed to help. I bought a bpa free water bottle(bottle joy 1 gallon from amazon)and I use that for all of my water drinking now(pur filter on the kitchen sink faucet). I started eating eggs more. And intermittent fasting. I do a loose 16:8. Harder days it’s like 18:10. Higher number is no eating, and lower number is my eating window. Hope this helps you. =) Oh wait. And I reduced my stress. I get panic attacks a lot. And I found out that stress and anxiety lower it too. So I do a lot of deep breathing and lavender essential oil to try and keep my body calmer. I go for my next test near the end of the year. I’ve postponed it cuz of covid and me not wanting to go to hospitals. My last test within like a month of trying all this, brought it up to 281 ng/dL from the 183. Not a lot, but I just know it went up a bit and now I don’t have those symptoms.
Jon Photos one last thing, is that I try to stay away from Soy based products as well. That supposedly has a negative effect on testosterone or increases estrogen or something.
33 years old. 6.5 years working law enforcement in a high-crime city on Graveyard shift. In the last 3 years I’ve become a step dad and had 2 of my own kids. My motivation has severely decreased. The idea of half-assed playing ball With my 6 year old in the yard sounded exhausting. I never had the “perfect” Time to go to the gym, and if I did I knew it wouldn’t be the constant ritualistic gym life that I had in my 20s, so what’s the point? I did the 75-Hard challenge last year. I didn’t make it, but in 50 Days I did lose 20-25 lbs. I noticed that I didn’t feel any more energized with that weight off. THEN my first born was born and I gained ALL of it back. This year I got off graveyard shift. You’d think that would make me feel Amazing, sleeping like a normal person. It did not. Then I finally started understanding TRT the last few months. I’m literally just 3 days in to my first injection ever. But I’m stoked. Get your bloodwork done.
Thanks for sharing your story. You should start to feel like your old self again soon (maybe even better). It’ll happen little by little if your experience is similar to mine. First my energy returned, then a few weeks later my motivation, then my libido came back, etc. I’ll be here along the way if you need me. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Happy to help. Welcome to the community!
" Good Idea me" vs "Unmotivated can-I-just-have-a-nap me"..Yes, that's EXACTLY the conversations I was having in my head. And I actually did often need naps to make it through the day. Despite my T usually just squeezing into the normal range, I did decide to give TRT a go recently. So far so good. Just trying to find the lowest does at which I feel good. Went as low as 105mg/week over the past week and a half, but the need for lots of naps returned swiftly, so upping it back to 120-130 now. Anyway thanks for sharing your experience. Really appreciate it.
My pleasure. There is a bit of tweaking we all have to do with the dosage in the first months. You’ll find what your body likes. Your doctor will also check your blood every 3-6 months to see where your levels are landing. He/she will then adjust accordingly. Drop in any time if you have questions along the way. I’m happy to help. Welcome to the community!
Your muscle gains after 3 months surprises me. Most studies using 200mg per week show that muscle results BEGIN around 12-16 weeks after first injection. (And continue, slowly for a bit over a year. People report, anecdotally, that it keeps going for 2 years.)
I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions or concerns. Happy to help. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Welcome to the community! 👍
Its guys like you that I Love to hear good things happen too. Its a big step to put your life out there. But CONGRADULATIONS TOO YOU FOR BEING A MAN ABOUT! I wish you good health and happiness in your lifes goals!
Thanks for watching and for that comment. Much appreciated. My thinking is why not come out about it so I can help others who might feel alone or ashamed. It's really nothing to be ashamed about.
you're depiction of your mood pre trt is exactly how i feel now... just got my bloods done over here in the uk. results due on monday. hopefully they can get me rolling
For your sake, I hope so too. I'm so thankful I found the root cause of my negative symptoms. I feel like my old self again. Thanks for watching. God bless.
Love the comedy! I have had similar benefits on trt.. I also take 25mgs of pregnenolone, and have had lots of benefits as well. FYI I am not a doctor...
Hey 👋🏻. Just subbed. I’m 42 years old, tested at 137 and 143. I noticed I couldn’t put on muscle or lose fat no matter how hard I worked out. Dieting and exercise only caused me to lose 20 lbs max, still obese at 234 lbs. I wanted to do injections, but the Endo wants to put me on gel to start and see how that goes. She says the gel prevents peaks and troughs.I’m excited to start, just waiting for the insurance BS to clear for my prescription.
Welcome to the community, my friend and thanks for the sub. I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions or concerns. Just leave your comment and any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Though I probably have a video addressing your question already. Please feel free to browse around the channel. God bless.
you will feel better, but make sure you need it because once you start, you will do it for life.. if you come off you will be lower than ever having been when you went in and may never produce on your own again... also no babies.. unless you use hcg.. now hcg and test you will have spikes in E2 so now you will need amridex.. that being said.. and possible side effects of hairloss and small balls you will possibly feel better!
@@olympushoque573 if you have had your blood work done and understand the numbers and are indeed suffering from low T.. then the positives far out weight the negatives. The skinny on the sides are as follows.... DO you have the start or aggressive hair pattern baldness already? Does your family? If so TRT can cause what is going to happen.. to happen faster.. the end result is the same result only quicker.. not by much though because trt is a very low doss of testosterone. Other side effects can vary but are general super easy to deal with. If your E2 levels cause side effects or are to high they will prescribe a very low doss of Arimidex. If your hemotocrit levels get out of hand you will have to donate blood from time to time.. IF you have a possible cancer of the prostate it can increase its speed of growth and spread.. Get a very well known and educated trt doc and you will be fine... sounds scary this stuff i know.. but it really is not and you will feel way better.. DO not get a bad doc!! that is importation.. or your trt exp will suck! oh one more thing.. which will happen..! your balls will get smaller! now you can do some hcg but it is a pain in the ass and difficult to time the diff drugs.. and costly .. so let em get small.. it will make your junk look bigger anyways! peace brother
@@bobdoyle5945 Hello Brother thanks for writing such a big advice, thanks for your time.now I got confused what to do. no one in our family losing hair or bald. only me loosing hair everyday, don't know why but trying to stop it by using very good shampoo. lets see. Therefore, I know if I don't take trt I won't get my desire body because whenever I go to gym I feel week, but using art I can't consider losing my hair.
Me too, I had 155 total, just started Wednesday, later today will be my second dose, test cyp . Thanx for sharing your experience. Hi 👋 , im 💪🏼Antstrength
@@shaheena.3803 mine was 477 letsgetchecked home test then I stopped taking all my supplements for the labcorp test my doctor ordered recently im 33 yrs old, I agree still bad, the ref range is complete bull, it should be 600-1200 @ least which would put you there, just happy you were able to find a doctor that would put you on above 300, alot are strict about that, the doctor i found said he believed in optimaization not just therapy, anyway when I got off all my supps after 3 days I felt like complete dog trash! Then my results came back 155!🤯 @ 33 yrs old! So turned out I was more than qualified, just took my second dose Saturday evening, and just started my "reload" training today, next week is when I ride the gain train 🚂choo chooo 💪🏼😅 plan on documenting my progress on YT, FB, IG, & TT , I'm dialing everything in this time! Been consistent naturally for almost 6 years body building with a total of 9-10 years overall, super excited to see what happens! Uploaded my beginning video today 🤙🏼
@@AntstrengthUnlimited hell yeah man good to hear it! Yeah I got my levels checked a little over a year ago and my levels were 595 but I felt like I had low T even back then. They were under 600 even though I exercise like a madman and eat healthy. Then after the covid lockdowns I gained 40 lbs of fat and now I can’t lose the fat despite gyms being back open and I’ve been pretty good about dieting and exercising. But still Even if my test levels didn’t drop I’d still like to have optimized levels like at around the 1200 area. I went through a clinic so my insurance doesn’t cover it and I pay for the test and hcg out of pocket! I would love to get updated about your progress and I’ll even let you know about mine brotha. I hope to lose all this stubborn fat soon lol
That's whats up, wish you luck on all your fat loss endeavors! I'm also paying out of pocket, subscription $199 a month includes consults and follow up lab work 5ml vials, so it's kinda like I pay almost twice per vial lol but the labs are worth it , ya for sure keep me updated on your progress instagram.com/ant_strength34
CONGRATS BUDDY!!! KEEP IT GOING! HOPEFULLY ILL GET THERE. MY TOTAL IS AT 205 AND JUST GOT MY FIRST BOTTLE TODAY. I FEEL THE SAME WAY YOU DID. THANK YOU FOR GIVING US HOPE AND MOTIVATION WITH YOUR VIDS! ❤ ✌
And thank you for watching and commenting. Since you're just beginning please visit my channel as I have a lot of other videos that will help you. I make this channel for guys like you. Welcome to the community.
Mine was in the teens if I recall correctly. At the level I was, I read it causes organ damage. It was the same w/ my wife, her Iron levels were so low. Her lungs and heart hurt. She needed blood transfusions. It was crazy
Thanks for watching, commenting, and subscribing. Yes, I have a many other vids I hope you're able to benefit from as well. All of them mix learning with laughter, so I hope you enjoy. Welcome to the community!
TRT has been Great for Me, started about 1 year ago. First 3 month's Sex drive was insane now it has mellowed out. Muscle mass is still coming back.Overall mood has improved tremendously. So far so good no bad side effect's.
I started 200 mg of test cyp on June 6 it is the best thing I’ve ever done. I went from 205-220 and I used to drink Jameson 3-4 times a week a snort a ton of devils dandruff. I have not had a craving since I’ve started it has balanced my head out and motivated me to eat healthy and train harder. I’m 37 and my test level was 283 I get tested again in September If your on the fence about it just try it. Give it about 5-6 weeks and be patient it will pay off.
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@Mr. SisterFister Absolutely! Plus, my children gave it to me for Father's Day a few years ago, so there's that too. :-)
Trt changed my life Total T 66 and free 2 now 980 and 28. Lifted my anxiety and depression, i have a new zest for life.
Thanks for the comment, Rich. Aren't you glad this is an option for guys like us?
Welcome to the community!
Hey Rich, what's your protocol? Awesome results!
Yes it would be interesting to know your protocol to get such good results, still trying to find mine.
I inject 3 times a week, makes your moods more stable. .25 on mon. Tues. fri. Which is 150 of test a week. E2 is 80, I also gained a libido like I was 18 again.
@@Rich-km9bi E2 is kinda high eh?
So true about the lack of motivation. I couldn't do anything for over 5 years. Felt like if i could just lay there and fade away, i totally would... Tried everything. TRT finally fixed it.
I feel tired a lot. I do training and stuff. A lot of running. I feel energised sometimes. But sometimes. Like you said. Some dory’s I just lay at home all day. And have no motivation whatsoever. Just feel tired a lot. Is that low TRT. And how are you finding it. Do your energy levels seem higher ?
@@jimmybaldwin737 it very well could be. Please get blood work done.
@@BlackrainOrdinance thanks. When you say blood work. Do you mean blood test ? Or is blood work different ? Also my blood tests have said there’s mild concern on my kidney function. But they said there’s a dip in all peoples checks sometimes. So the next test was ok. But I’ve heard when your kidneys aren’t functioning properly. That can cause tiredness a lot aswell. What you think ? Thanks
i start in a week i hope i feel the same
@@aidenlav
Hlo what kind of testesteron did you take,and what is the result especially yr muscles and energy,thnks
After I started taking trt my wife now has back problems 🤣
From what?
I came for the knowledge, I stayed for the personality
Awesome. Thanks man! Please enjoy my other videos as well.
Happy to help if/when you might have any TRT questions.
The "good idea vs no motivation" is spot on. Couldn't have expressed it better myself.
Glad you liked it, my friend. Thanks for watching!
Oh wow, it’s spot on with me. Frig!!
You look and sound like you could be idubbbz dad.
If I was maybe he'd throw a little $$ my way.
For real
I am 55 and have all those benefits as well after 3 months with 150 mgs of compounded TRT cream. However there is one amazing benefit I had no idea would occur and it his changed my life: frequent urination. I used to pee 4-5 times a day (and dribbled a lot) and during sleep time would get up twice…now I pee twice per day and 0 visits during sleep time. Previously I had gone to a urologist to check for prostate and other issues relative to frequent urination (polyuria) and all my vitals were fine, so the urologist prescribed an anti-diuretic medication which not only did not work, but dried my mouth all the time.
For those men who have this problem (most men to some degree after 50 years old) my experience is that the TRT eliminates it…I have my life back
Watch out for water retention. Happened to a friend of mine.
That skit about motivation is the exact dilemma I found myself in for the past 4 or so years. It costed me all my academic aspirations as well as my hobbies. I led a very healthy lifestyle including physical activity and diet. But unfortunately, due to a thyroid problem I had no idea I had, my lack of motivation and then depression costed me everything I loved in life. I am 19 years old with 235 ng/dl of free test. Luckily now, I’m getting a look at from a specialist. My appointment for what will be my treatment is soon, and I’m 99% sure it will be TRT. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you for making this video, now I have something to show people when they ask what it’s like to have no motivation.
I'm glad you'll be seeing the specialist and I know it feels good to have some hope of change coming. It's crazy just how much our hormones affect our overall well-being.
I'll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Just leave a comment on any of my 50+ videos and I should see it. Happy to help.
Thanks for watching. God bless.
hi fam how's trt been
Could you give us an update?
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I love the part where you act out the low motivation! This is me to a ‘T’ (no pun intended). It gives me great hope as I mentally have wants and ideas but it does not translate to the physical. Intense fatigue and then guilt for doing nothing and not engaging in life. I start trt next week with hopes!
I'm happy to hear you'll begin your journey soon. I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions. I'm happy to help. Also, if you haven't visited the channel yet you'll find I may have already made a video about the questions you have.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
If you don't mind me asking, how's your progress been so far?
I agree with everything you’ve said. I’ve started TRT recently and I’ve just spontaneously noticed myself playing with my children and actually having fun. I’m not trying to change my attitude. I just realize sometimes like, “Woah, I haven’t gotten angry or tried to go inside yet,” and it’s just like that now.
Glad to hear you're already seeing improvements! I'll be here along the way if you have questions or concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my videos and I should see it.
Happy to help.
Great Video Bro. We are together in this!!!! I’ve noticed huge changes in my mood, workouts and everyday life while on trt. Also fun fact: I have been studying brain science and Nuerons and neurotransmitters, dopamine and so many many other things involving the brain and you sir are spot on. Testosterone makes a huge difference in our brains, bodies. Great work brother
Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching and commenting.
What are you taking and what dose?
Thank you so much for making this channel! I'm starting my TRT soon. It's a little intimidating a first. It's comforting to know there are other men going through this 🙏
Oh yes, it’s more common than you realize. When I first started this channel I thought I’d only draw a small crowd. Two years and 12k subscribers later I realize there’s a lot of us out here looking for help and advice.
You’re among friends here. I’ll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Happy to help.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just started mine 1 week ago. I already feel some better.
Going in to have bloodwork done in a week. My biggest motivation is the mood and motivation. Working out is just habit for me but doing anything, even something like walking the dog is like pulling teeth. It’s like I have to do everything completely against my will. I can remember when I actually looked forward to waking up but it’s been a while. Thanks for the vid!
I really hope you see great improvements in those areas like I did. You should begin to see changes little by little within the first 4-6 weeks. It's not a magic overnight fix, but I can recall seeing improvements within the first month.
I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions or concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it.
Did my second exam today. Had a 430 last week and a 289 today for total T. 9.31 on free T both tests. Got my first injection before I left today. Hoping to feel a bit more normal in a few weeks. I am definitely relieved that there is an end to the “drone” feeling in sight.
@@84jdgregory I'm optimistic, my friend. Looking forward some positive updates in the weeks and months to come.
I'm 56. Had all the similar symptoms. I decided to do a 3 month lifestyle change to raise my testosterone naturally, before going on Trt. I changed my diet, got quality sleep, and incorporated weight lifting and walking. With 2 weeks left I feel great. Lost the depression, fat, and increased muscle mass. Wouldn't consider Trt now. I think most people should a natural approach first.
Yes, I totally agree with you. I made this video all about what other things you should try first before trying TRT: th-cam.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/w-d-xo.html
I'm the same age (56), lifted weights, changed diet, lost 25 lbs (6'1", 190lbs), Testosterone at 287....just started therapy
@@boxerboss5284 I started too. I’m 59
How’s it going now?
@@comeon_man Doing great after 12 weeks! Concentration much better, workout recovery is amazing, mood swings are gone, gained more muscle in chest and arms. I go this week for blood test results.
@@boxerboss5284 great to hear. Good for you.
Great video. You nailed it about the moods. I felt the same way before I started TRT. I would hit big time lows. I'm going on 3 months myself and I have to say I feel way better.
VERY good informative video! Thank you for sharing. Doc started me on TRT 4 months ago and I have to say Life's better now on TRT than it was "not" on TRT. Wife's a lot happier too!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you liked it.
Welcome to the community!
Are you still on it? How u doing ?
"... yes, we have a television set."
LMAO.
Cultish😭🤣
I started TRT last week. It's 1 week today. I'm able to now work out more and exercise better. I'm more calm, more motivated, happier, and able to think very clearly now. I'm 300lbs, so I'm really hoping that I gain muscle and drop body fat to have a nice body recomposition....
I'm glad you're having good success with your TRT so far. Thanks for the vids.
First time I've ever heard of you/seen your stuff. Love the attitude and energy you bring, mate. Subscribed.
Awesome. Thanks Bryan. Please check out the channel as well. I've made roughly 50 videos to help guys just like us.
Thanks again!
Dude you are funny as hell. Great vid! “Git you some” 🤘😂
I was just prescribed trt this morning which prompted me to find your video. I came in with 250 ng/dl and 5 ng/dl free test. I’m a little nervous about starting it though. Not because of the injections but I’ve always been one to stick with natural stuff. I never take medications, not even ibuprofen. Only thing I really take is Allegra for seasonal allergies. I don’t like the idea of being dependent on anything other than food, water and shelter. But this does concern me… I do exercise weekly and I take my diet seriously which is high in protein low in carb (except my occasional cheat days) But I seem to always pack on weight way faster than I can trim it down. It’s a struggle to keep it off. I’m a beast in the gym too! No joke. High intensity and heavy!
I understand where you’re coming from. It really comes down to how much you want to see a change of your negative symptoms. If your negative symptoms from low T aren’t messing up your life then you might be able to go without the TRT for now.
If low T is making it hard to have a normal life however, then maybe it’s time to go ahead and begin injecting.
Hope this helps. God bless.
Brother, as soon as I saw you have 5 kids I like your video. I too have 5 kids. It’s a hell of a lot of work. Great Video!
Thanks for watching and commenting. It is a lot of work, but I'm sure you're just like me in that, you wouldn't have it any other way.
@Brandon Walton Wow, 8 kiddos. Hats off to you. Don't dwell on what was lost, my friend. Set some new goals for the future. As time goes on in your TRT journey you'll get your energy and motivation back. I know you won't waste it. Get ready for the better version of yourself. He's on his way.
Also, please check out the other videos on my channel. I have many more I've made to help you.
I'm around your age and my first day of TRT was today and my test results were half of yours at 89 for what it's worth. I definitely have gained a ton of weight over the past years and because of it, and my general lack of motivation, I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. It's not debilitating, but it is definitely evident.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad you’ve begun your journey. Little by little over the next weeks and months you should start to feel like your old self again.
Please check out my channel as I’ve made 50+ videos to help guys just like you.
I’ll be here along the way if you have any questions or concerns. Happy to help.
Welcome to the community!
Reading these comments is like talking to myself. Same experiences, feelings, lack of zest, motivation, etc... Great to be part of the group.
Blood test results coming soon. 😟
I feel 25, I’m a buck in the rut and I’ve never looked better! I graduated college, my career has been amazing and I have so much good energy!
I'm glad you're seeing such good results. Thanks for watching and commenting. Welcome to the community!
I just started cypionate last week, 100ml per week, i do feel better, 58 years old.. love working out, was prescribed for ED, im excited that this will take care of that and ALSO help with workout results, 2 birds with one stone, thank you for sharing this
That ‘good idea - no motivation’ analogy really hit me, that’s exactly how I feel all day everyday. I’m 26 starting TRT very soon have been suffering with all kinds over the past few years found out my levels are around 220 ng/dl. Feel absolutely terrible 24/7. Cannot wait to get started
I'm glad you're starting soon. It should really help you. I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions or concerns. Happy to help. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it.
Thanks for watching! 👍
My levels were sub 200. I was at about 150. So I feel you, getting out of bed to walk the dog was like running a marathon. I finally went to the hormone doctor 2 weeks ago. I’m on 225mg every week. No results yet, but I’m very hopeful.
@@tayloremriectx I’ve now been on 100mg every 5 days for 3/4 weeks. Mentally I feel a lot better already. I was suffering with panic attacks and I haven’t had one since starting. Suicidal thoughts/depression 80% gone. Mood is better. Energy levels aren’t completely there yet. Already got stronger in the gym. Feel more assertive and less of a pushover.
how about now brother?@@James-mx9wy
You’ve said a couple times that muscle is probably a main reason for most people watching this. With me, it’s my motivation. I’ve lost it all . I was in an accident a couple years ago that took forever to recover from. From that, I’ve gained 30 pounds and lost all of my motivation. I want it back.
I'm sorry to hear that, Jack. If you haven't already I really encourage you to see a doctor and get some blood work done. You could be suffering from low T.
I'll be here along the way if you have questions.
@@trtcommunity9248 Someone else just commented on here, and i saw my comment from a few months back. So I ended up being tested, and sure enough I had very low testosterone. 43 was the number... so it was a bit low. I’ve since been put on trt from my endocrinologist and changed my diet... the difference is remarkable. And I’ve since lost 22 of the 30 pounds I put on. It’s highly recommended for those that question it.
Hey just wanted to say thanks for all the good info. When I first had my levels tested it was 130. Wondering why I had depression. Things are better now. I’m doing twice a week injections and my levels are about 640. I couldn’t feel better. Thanks for all the good advice
I'm happy to hear that, and you're very welcome my friend. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@trtcommunity9248 btw love the beard that has grown since
Also. Ive gained quite a bit of muscle since
Good range! How many mg/wk?
If the level is.0.49!
Today, I received the long-awaited results of my bloodwork, and the news has left me feeling disheartened. My levels, once in harmony, have now become a disarrayed symphony, evoking a sense of concern within me. The signs were unmistakable - the gradual weight gain of over 100 pounds, the shifting moods, the unwelcome embrace of depression, the fading flame of my once-vibrant desire, and the absence of motivation in every step I took. Yet, amidst this turmoil, I found solace in my decision to take charge of my well-being, to delve deeper into the root cause of my struggles. Now, as I eagerly await my appointment at the esteemed testosterone clinic, a flicker of hope ignites within me, for I know that the path to healing and rejuvenation lies just ahead.
Either you're a writer by trade or someone's been using AI to write comments.
Fantastic writing
You can simply go online and order it up.
Thank You Sir, I’ve been struggling with my energy, Going to see somebody as soon as this lock down is lifted
That’s great that you’re taking the first step to go see a doctor. I wish you the best on your journey. I’ll be here along the way if you have questions.
Lolololol there is no greater testimony then “I started this TH-cam Chanel” ahahah love it!! And he’s got very good comedic timing
2 years on my TRT journey ... life changing in the best way !!! Great video bro !!
Thanks so much, and thanks for watching! Welcome to the community!
Two years ago I got a T test at 27 years old and I was at a 317 and the VA said I was normal but I didn't feel like it was normal, during deployments I would workout every day for 6 months and only had minor gains. Did another T test 2 days ago at a TRT clinic and I was at a 306 so I opted to start TRT, got my first injection and and looking forward to the next couple of weeks. Always struggled with feeling tired and the day after my first injection I already noticed it was easier to wake up and get out of bed.
i know it hasnt been long but any up dates?
@@chriswhynder8311 I got my second injection last Saturday (160mg as opposed to the 200mg I got for the first injection), I've been feeling better overall. It's been much easier to get up and out of bed in the mornings, I'm not constantly lethargic and have heavy eyes anymore, and the morning grogginess usually goes away within 5 minutes of getting out of bed. I'm also taking estrogen blockers since my estradiol was at 41 before I started my injections. I'll be getting another blood test done at week 6 to see where I'm at.
Crazy dude I’m 275 and I’m 31 years old
@@Buff_And_Stuff12 are you taking trt?
@@chriswhynder8311 I have an appointment set with a clinic next Friday
Thank you for the video. I am 6 weeks into my treatment (100mg injection/week), and seeing this gives me hope as I have not seen a change in my mood or energy just yet. I’ve worked out consistently for 24 years and I’ve never felt this bad. My workouts get done because I am too hard headed not to do it but I have no desire to do anything. I have always been super motivated & a very determined person, so I have been deeply concerned. I am always down. I hope the TRT helps very soon!
Thank you for watching and commenting.
I'm sorry to hear about all you're going through. As you saw, I can completely relate, as many of us can who also comment on these videos. You're not alone in what you're going through.
At six weeks in I'm sure you've seen some improvement, but of course you would have liked to see them more quickly as well as seeing everything fixed by now. We all see change at different times. I saw improvement rather quickly, but I've talked to others who've started to feel better around 2 months.
All that to say, hang in there and keep moving forward. Focus on what's better rather than what's still lacking (easy to say and harder to do, I know).
I'll be here along the way if you have any more questions or concerns. And please visit my channel as I've made roughly 50 videos to help guys just like you.
Take care, God bless, and welcome to the TRT community!
Sometimes it can take 6 months to a year according my dr.
Danny how are you now. Your description of yourself is what I have experienced. From athlete to a blob. Getting started on it this week
@@LK-bz9sk I am feeling much better! I stayed the course and next month makes two years since I’ve been on TRT. It took some trial and error as far as dosing, but I am now on 150cc/weekly and about a year ago added HCG (3 times a week) which has helped a lot!
@@dannyherrera7619 fantastic Danny. Very happy for you. Gives me hope, with reasonable expectations for my upcoming treatment. Appreciate you responding and keep well
I'm 36 years old, 425ng that is considered pretty normal, but with a long term mid-intensity depression, sometimes with panic attacks and generalized anxiety. After 4 or 5 years of taking antidepressants I've decided to began with something more natural that didn't effect the CNS. The answer: testosterone injections. Noted that after a while, my mood and energy becomes so much improved that I could cease to use one of my mood drugs and decrease dose of another one, and still feeling in confident with the improvements in my health. That could save my life. Thanks to share your history with your video.
Thank you for watching and for sharing your story as well. Yes, I really wish doctors were more quick to check T levels when men who are 30+ begin feeling mood swings/depression. I'm not a proponent of antidepressants as I've talked to others who mention the negative changes in other moods they also create (numbing of the conscience, etc.).
I'm glad you're going with more natural treatments like replacing T levels. I'm even more happy you're feeling like yourself again and able to stop (or decrease) your antidepressants. I hope you're able to get off them completely one day.
Thanks again and welcome to the community.
I'm on week 3 and feel like I can take over the world 😂
Love this. Im getting ready to start TRT.. I am only 29 years old and my levels came back at 155.... SEVERELY LOW and I am really seeing the side effects. I am so excited to take back control of my life. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share your experience. Its given me some more hope.
And thank you for watching. You’re the exact type of person I started this channel for, so I’m glad the video was not only helpful but also hopeful.
Please visit the channel if you haven’t already. I’ve made 60+ videos on all types of TRT topics that I’m sure will also help you.
Take care and welcome to the community!
What are the side effects ur facing while taking TRT
Hi bro, did you started yet? I'm 28 years old and will ve starting it too most likely.
@@saikrishna3062 no negative side effects yet! I will say I have noticed some shrinkage in the scrotum however it doesnt bother me at all.. It also makes my flaccid state appear MUCH larger.. its an odd illusion LOL! Been back on since shortly after I left this comment and my levels are already up in the 700s... Feeling like a brand new man.
@@robson96 I sure did... very shortly after leaving this comment.. My levels are up into the 700s already from a low 155. Its lovely. I feel like a brand new man. If you have done your research and know exactly what you are getting in to and you still feel like you want to go for it.. I highly suggest you do. I feel like a teenager again in all ways. Sexually.. Energetically.. I have a general over all sense of happiness again.. Im not always tired and I am sleeping better... I mean the list just goes on and on... My T has been so low for YEARS. I forgot how good we should still feel at our age ( I am 29 ) I am experiencing ZERO negative side effects at this time. Nothing but positive change in my life. Well, I should say no side effects.. The boys and shrunk a good bit.. but thats not a huge deal for me.
Hey man this vid is really helpful, I’m about to start Trt because my levels are around 230 and I’m feeling like really weird about it so it’s great to hear someone else’s experience
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, we're all a little nervous at the beginning. It's a new adventure and it involves needles, so that's enough to give anyone the jitters. But you'll find that it's really not that big of a deal and the benefits are very helpful to getting you back to your normal self.
Please check out the other videos I have on my channel, I think they'll help you. th-cam.com/channels/i_luxgjSJpkH8OTHc24uXw.html
Any updates??
I’m 37 years old on my second day of TRT can’t wait until I’m on month 3.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Welcome to the community!
What really stinks is the scales used to determine what "low t" is so arbitrary. One person can have 560 total test and feel fine while another person can feel like dogshit at the same level. I believe all test levels to shoot for should be scaled to what an average mid-20's male would have.
im 27 years old got my blood work done and results came back at 420 total test and i feel like dogshit everyday lol doc refuses to put me on TRT since im in "normal range" lol.
regular doctors only go by the numbers and its sad, i had to go see a specialist because i refused to take no as an answer. I tested at 350, and 450. both "normal" for a 30 year old. I had all of the symptoms but that didnt matter. Just some dude who lifts looking for roids ya know.
I’m in the same boat I have 582 total T but feel less energy, irritability and a lot less libido. I really want to optimize my test. Have an appointment with a clinic that is all about optimization so hopefully I’m good.
Just statin trt last week and this has to be one of the best videos out there. Thank you!
Before TRT, I was tired all the time, had very little energy, and quite frankly, feeling depressed. I've only been on TRT for a few weeks (weekly injections), but overall mood and energy levels are up a lot! I feel like I have a hop in my step, plenty of energy to work both my jobs and go to the gym, and just feeling better all around. I went to a doctor specializing in this area of low t and they diagnosed me with low t. Definitely go see a specialist in this area, not your regular primary care physician. If your primary care physician orders the blood test for low t, and you fall in the certain range, he will say you have normal t levels. But a specialist orders a lot more blood work. Great video, you are spot on in your analysis. I feel the same way you do, although I didn't take body measurements, but mentally and physically, I feel great! :)
This is all so good to hear. I’m happy for you.
Thanks for watching and commenting! God bless.
I'm a Dr. myself and yea, so many just say "stfu you're in the reference range" lol. They often dont treat based on a lab test, rather than going by a patient's reported symptoms. Also they likely arent familiar with HRT and dont wanna read up on it due to laziness, honestly. I don't work in the office anymore but I dod help one patient in residency with low T and he felt way better 🙏🏻
Thanks. Finally a normal guy who got TRT from the doctor. I just started on my TRT journey, and it is nice to have a reference.
Welcome to the community, my friend. Yes, I’m very normal. Almost too normal. 😁
I’ll be here along the way if/when you have any questions or concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it.
God bless.
Glad I found your videos! Found out my t level was a low 200. Can't wait to begin the process
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'll be here along the way if you have any questions.
About to start my journey. I've felt the way you did for several years now. It came on suddenly, so I got checked out. Finally have my injections. I'm looking forward to life improving.
That’s great. I’m happy you’re on your way to feeling normal again. I’ll be here along the way if/when you have any questions. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Happy to help.
Welcome to the community!
Good luck to you.
Excellent video. Easily one of the best I’ve seen on TRT. I have an appointment on Friday to have my blood work done for the same reasons you mention here. Thanks for this.
-Ron
And thank you for watching and commenting. I'll be here along the way if your blood work shows your T level is low. Send me any questions you like.
Please check out my channel as well. Lots of other videos there to help guys just like you.
Realize it might take more than one test before your insurance company get's onboard. "T" levels aren't consistent, they vary day to day and throughout the day. Further, some MD's are hesitant to prescribe "T", just know that going in. Also remember that "T" levels are highest in the morning, so while you might have "normal" to the bottom end of the ("normal") spectrum in the morning those WILL drop throughout the day. Sometimes significantly. Some insurance companies will go with the morning test results and try to disqualify you. This is just them trying to save some money.
One other piece of advice to anyone seeking this help. Go to the Mayo Clinic website on this topic. Print out the symptoms, and put a checkmark at all that apply to you. Few if any MD's are going to go against what the Mayo Clinic has to say.
Realize it might take more than one test before your insurance company get's onboard. "T" levels aren't consistent, they vary day to day and throughout the day. Further, some MD's are hesitant to prescribe "T", just know that going in. Also remember that "T" levels are highest in the morning, so while you might have "normal" to the bottom end of the ("normal") spectrum in the morning those WILL drop throughout the day. Sometimes significantly. Some insurance companies will go with the morning test results and try to disqualify you. This is just them trying to save some money.
One other piece of advice to anyone seeking this help. Go to the Mayo Clinic website on this topic. Print out the symptoms, and put a checkmark at all that apply to you. Few if any MD's are going to go against what the Mayo Clinic has to say.
Realize it might take more than one test before your insurance company get's onboard. "T" levels aren't consistent, they vary day to day and throughout the day. Further, some MD's are hesitant to prescribe "T", just know that going in. Also remember that "T" levels are highest in the morning, so while you might have "normal" to the bottom end of the ("normal") spectrum in the morning those WILL drop throughout the day. Sometimes significantly. Some insurance companies will go with the morning test results and try to disqualify you. This is just them trying to save some money.
One other piece of advice to anyone seeking this help. Go to the Mayo Clinic website on this topic. Print out the symptoms, and put a checkmark at all that apply to you. Few if any MD's are going to go against what the Mayo Clinic has to say.
Realize it might take more than one test before your insurance company get's onboard. "T" levels aren't consistent, they vary day to day and throughout the day. Further, some MD's are hesitant to prescribe "T", just know that going in. Also remember that "T" levels are highest in the morning, so while you might have "normal" to the bottom end of the ("normal") spectrum in the morning those WILL drop throughout the day. Sometimes significantly. Some insurance companies will go with the morning test results and try to disqualify you. This is just them trying to save some money.
One other piece of advice to anyone seeking this help. Go to the Mayo Clinic website on this topic. Print out the symptoms, and put a checkmark at all that apply to you. Few if any MD's are going to go against what the Mayo Clinic has to say.
I went from 334 to 960 in around 3 months all natural no TRT. This book should be essential reading for all men. Written by a 50s guy with natural T levels higher than most 20s guys
Complete guide to testosterone by james Francis
Your voice is so calming you could do audiobooks or meditation videos lol.
Wow. Thank you. And thanks for watching.
LOL! That was a good video. Honest. I can totally relate to the no motivation too. And since it helped with that I'm sure it helped you with energy as well even tho you didn't mention that. I'm surprised your doctor didn't put you on a prescribed estrogen blocker along with your TRT since it tested high. Most TRT clinics will prescribe a low dose of enclomiphene or anastrozole along with the t shots.
Great video. Getting my levels tested on Tuesday. Excited to see where they are at. Been experiencing the same things so figured what the heck, let’s get checked.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy to hear you took that step. Keep me posted as to what you find out. 👍🏻
I'm not on TRT but I'm going to subscribe because you're cool, funny and I like this video ... Like the way you put it together ... All The Best!!!
Thanks for watching, commenting, and subscribing! I appreciate the support and glad you like the humor. What not laugh while you learn, right?
Glad to see videos like this!! Awsome man! Im on week 6 of trt and finally starting to feel myself again
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Here's the link to my channel with many other videos I believe will help you in your journey: th-cam.com/channels/i_luxgjSJpkH8OTHc24uXw.html
Welcome to the community!
How you feel now? More energy? Less depression? More libido?
@@ashleytaylor994 i feel fantastic! Way better energy libido is great mood has stabilized
TRT didn't do anything for me.
You know that he was a real professor when you see the tape on the glasses.
Yes, gotta sell that 'nerd' image with the tape. 😁
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Two years ago I was in the worst shape of my life. My weight had exceeded 200 lbs for the first time ever and it freaked me out. I then discovered that I was able to barely squeeze out a single push-up. ONE push-up. I immediately got tested and subsequently was prescribed testosterone. I’ve been taking it weekly ever since. I also started a gym regimen and the weight fell off very quickly. I’m happy with my looks now. If you have the conviction to stick to a workout program, you will ABSOLUTELY see results for the better when combined with the TRT.
How you feel now? More energy? Less depression? More libido?
@@ashleytaylor994 honestly it’s hard to say. I feel much better but I’m not sure whether it’s due to the test or the exercise. But what I do know is test definitely helped burn the excess fat and built my muscle much quicker.
Nice production, thanks for taking the time to help others. To anyone reading, before trt , learn to fast, OMAD, 1/48 and good nutrition. If you have a serious condition maybe trt is your only solution but you always want to get your body running optimally before seeing the drug dealer phd.
Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, that's great advice and exactly why I made this video called "Should I Start TRT?" m.th-cam.com/video/qP1GKwF1-eM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Finally, a mostly positive review from someone. All these videos appear unsure or not direct enough about using TRT.
Glad you found me, my friend. Please check out the channel if you haven't already. I've made 60+ videos for guys just like us.
Take care and God bless.
On week 12 myself. Here's something crazy I have laser like focus on any task I have to do and also things smell so strong now and I crave more and more meat(I already had a meat tooth) than usual. Also seem anything I do in the gym works. I also enjoy life even more now. I thought I was clinically depressed. But best part is my libido is that of 16 year old me and my mood and quality of sleep is awesome.
Yes, it's really amazing how our hormone levels affect so much about us. Getting them back to where they're supposed to be changes almost everything. I'm glad you're having such good success with it.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
sal 0 how old were you when you started ? Plz and thanks
@@sal9523 I'm 33 just started. I'm on week 12. I thought it was kinda strange for a man my age to be on that so soon but dr assured me it's very common. I dont have a history of using any anabolic steroids but in my late teens and early 20s i used to be heavily into vitamins and sports supplements. Dr thinks I may have taken something that now has been banned by the fda and WADA. Hard to say because I always stayed clear of those thing even those prohormones stuff that was easily available at gnc. I was to broke to even afford protein powders then let alone whatever the hell that stuff was. I used to be 435lbs as a teenager so being big was already natural just burned off the fat till about 5 years ago ballooned upto 325 from 245lbs. Thank god I got help I'm weighing 276lbs so along with trt and a very low carb high protein diet I'm getting into the best health of my life.
Just got my 13 weeks lab results. My testosterone was at 1452ng/dl and my estradiol was 46.0 pg. My test n estradiol was high but honestly my dr decided that my 200mg of test c is fine. So now in the middle of the week when I take my 2nd hcg shot I have to take an extra 0.5g of arimidex to bring down the estradiol levels. I have been a little bloated the last month. But honestly I feel great.
I just started 1st week. Lol
Man, you have nailed it on the head for me! Everything! I just started and I am glad to see this here! I was like you. After many deployments and many injuries I felt the same way, DEFEATED! This is great brother, stay strong!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. Please check out the channel as well. I've made 50+ videos to help guys just like you.
Thanks for your service, by the way. And welcome the the community!
@@trtcommunity9248 , I subscribed, going to have my wife watch them too! So informative. And it was my honor to serve this great nation and it's people! No problem brother.
This got me motivated to go in on Monday and get my levels tested because I've been feeling off for years now.
That's great, and I'm happy to hear you'll finally be getting some answers. I'm so thankful I learned the root behind all my negative symptoms was just low T. It's easily treatable with a weekly shot and now I'm feeling like my old self again.
Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions along the way.
Thanks for watching.
How did it go? Thanks
EXACTLY TRUE !!! EVERY SINGLE WORD.... i had 4.5mol... now i am on TRT and motivation, mood, muscle state...everything is much more better.... !
I have been debating n researching n im convinced this is definitely something i wanna try
Thanks for watching and commenting.
It's wise if you to do your homework. This is something you commit to for life.
Let me know if you have questions along the way.
Everyone is different, so please don't look strictly at numbers. I'm 64 and my levels were 430 total and 73 free testosterone. I felt like shit and couldn't recover from workouts. My sleep was not good and my attitude was worse. I started TRT and after a few months when the levels went up, I was a different person.
💯
I was going to go sign up for TRT but i’m just not motivated...
Ha. See what you did there. 👍🏻
TRT Community Great video man keep up the Good work. My only beef is a cant find the link to that product your selling that put 1 inch on your arms so fast?
@@bill_y4762 Again...I love it. Oh man, you're good. By the way, I love your family's work in the Back to the Future movies. 😂
TRT Community hmmm most do not recognize me from that. I am only the second cousin. All the Glory goes to Marty and that Michael J fox guy. Thanks for the nod 👍
Hey! I’ve finally just been start my TRT treatment on Monday. I start testosterone undecanote 1g I think maybe 10-12 weeks. I can’t wait! I’ve been fighting for 5 years with my Dr’s for this and finally I start it. Hopefully this will help my life/lifestyle…. I’m bipolar an I’m struggling with a little weight around my tummy as well, so hopefully getting back into gym, starting my TRT and everything this will all help!
Really great video and content, makes me excited for my journey, you look great too btw 👍🏽
Happy to hear that, my friend. There's a learning process and a few adjustments that happen along the way in the first 6 months or so, but it's all very welcomed because you'll likely feel 100% better.
I'll be here along the way if you have any questions/concerns. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it.
Take care, God bless and...welcome to the community!
Glad I watched, been meaning to go on trt, but dont even have MOTIVATION to go to doctors!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, I totally understand not being motivated. If after going to your doc and getting your levels checked...if he/she decided to start you on TRT, I think you'd be very glad you went.
So do like I do. Give yourself a swift kick in the backside and just do it. The hardest step is the first one. They get easier after that. Really.
The mood thing....man I feel it. I'd be frustrated one second like a child, then sad and emotional the next like a woman on her period. It was awful.
haha I laughed so hard on the good idea - no motivation part. "Is lying in bed an option... !!" Oh lord have mercy. Definitely there right now. Good stuff.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you liked it. Why not laugh while you learn, right?
That’s my main reason for wanting to start it. Motivation = 0.
Wow, your life and mood/motivation were exactly how I am feeling now, I got tested recently and I sub200. I got on a prescription of TestC and will start next week very excited!!
Awesome. Thanks for watching. I'll be here along the way if you have any questions.
Just a little helpful information to consider. I split my dose up from .5 cc every ten days via the 22 ga harpoon in the rear to .17 cc every 3 days via a 1/2 in 27ga insulin pen in the delts and abdomen. I've only been on trt for 60 days and I've been doing sub q since the beginning and my levels went from 234 to 1030. I hope this helps.
You remind me of Jon Cryer. I enjoy your videos and Im considering getting my T tested soon. Thank you for all your helpful information.
And thank you for your comment. I'm glad your liking the vids. I plan on making one soon concerning who should and shouldn't get on TRT. Sounds like one you'd also benefit from also.
Keep us posted if you do get tested. God bless.
Actually, he looks like Alton Brown, celebrity chef.
I got TRT gel. My motivation was so bad that I struggled to even keep using it. Finally I got it together and I feel great now and very motivated. A big part of my low testosterone was a medication I take. It is so nice to have a proper libido, too. I feel like an idiot. My Dr. offered to test my testosterone level several years ago and I said no. Dumb. But I finally asked to get tested and it was very low.
Glad you're finally beginning your journey. Welcome to the community! I've made 60+ videos to help guys just like you so please visit the channel if you haven't already. God bless.
Love the new vid. Keep 'em coming.
I just came across this video and I just had to say... Dude you have a great attitude and thank you very much for your time and help.. also would like to know how you doing 2023?
I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you benefitted from the video.
As far as how I'm doing now, I'll simply ask that you please visit my channel and check out some of my more recent videos. I believe you'll like them as well.
Take care and God bless.
I was 147 pounds in the 9th grade...if only I could get back down to that.
You want to be 147 pounds???
Thank you for this video, I'm calling my Dr. right now.
And thank you for watching! That’s great you’re getting an appointment to go see your doctor. That’s the first step. 👍
Been suffering with chronic fatigue for 3 years. Got some bloodwork done and it showed Low testosterone. The way they measure it is a little different in the UK...They run it on a scale with 8.5 being low and mine showed up as 8. Getting a full body examination in 2 weeks and some more bloods to do then maybe discuss TRT. By the way I'm 39.
Gotcha. Thanks for sharing your journey so far.
I'll be here along the way if you have questions or concerns. Thanks for watching.
LMAO 😂 RIGHT WHEN HE SAID AND HERE'S HOW IT WENT DOWN A TRT AD POPPED UP RIGHT AFTER 🤣😂😂😂
Oh wow. Mine was 183 as well. I had problems keeping warm, night sweats, and hot flashes that I thought was a fever lol. And mood swings. I went from angry to almost crying while eating cereal 😂. I’m not on trt. I’m trying natural stuff because I don’t want to go to the doctors office with all that’s going on right now. But if I can’t get my numbers up, I’m going to have to do the trt as well. Thank you for sharing your story. 💪🏾
And thank you for watching and commenting. I wish you the best of course. Please check out my other videos if you get to the point where you are seriously considering TRT. I've made many of them to help guys just like you.
Take care and God bless.
TRT Community I sure will. Thank you. God bless 🙏🏾🖖🏾
Soul in Training what ru using/doing naturally?
Jon Photos hi Jon. So I started drinking ginger tea daily at one point but now like once or twice a month, I tried tongkat Ali but didn’t like it, staying away from mint since that’s how I found out my testosterone was low in the first place(mint lotion dropped it like a downward spike and increased all the bad symptoms). Started strength training more but not excess cuz that can lower it. Vitamin D 5000ui daily and Ashwaghanda 500mg daily. And a new multivitamin that has more zinc than my last one(new vitamins is whole earth sea men’s). I already eat a lot of garlic, onions, and broccoli and that’s supposed to help. I bought a bpa free water bottle(bottle joy 1 gallon from amazon)and I use that for all of my water drinking now(pur filter on the kitchen sink faucet). I started eating eggs more. And intermittent fasting. I do a loose 16:8. Harder days it’s like 18:10. Higher number is no eating, and lower number is my eating window. Hope this helps you. =)
Oh wait. And I reduced my stress. I get panic attacks a lot. And I found out that stress and anxiety lower it too. So I do a lot of deep breathing and lavender essential oil to try and keep my body calmer. I go for my next test near the end of the year. I’ve postponed it cuz of covid and me not wanting to go to hospitals. My last test within like a month of trying all this, brought it up to 281 ng/dL from the 183. Not a lot, but I just know it went up a bit and now I don’t have those symptoms.
Jon Photos one last thing, is that I try to stay away from Soy based products as well. That supposedly has a negative effect on testosterone or increases estrogen or something.
33 years old. 6.5 years working law enforcement in a high-crime city on Graveyard shift.
In the last 3 years I’ve become a step dad and had 2 of my own kids.
My motivation has severely decreased. The idea of half-assed playing ball
With my 6 year old in the yard sounded exhausting. I never had the “perfect”
Time to go to the gym, and if I did I knew it wouldn’t be the constant ritualistic gym life that I had in my 20s, so what’s the point?
I did the 75-Hard challenge last year. I didn’t make it, but in 50
Days I did lose 20-25 lbs. I noticed that I didn’t feel any more energized with that weight off. THEN my first born was born and I gained ALL of it back.
This year I got off graveyard shift. You’d think that would make me feel
Amazing, sleeping like a normal person. It did not.
Then I finally started understanding TRT the last few months. I’m literally just 3 days in to my first injection ever. But I’m stoked.
Get your bloodwork done.
Thanks for sharing your story. You should start to feel like your old self again soon (maybe even better). It’ll happen little by little if your experience is similar to mine. First my energy returned, then a few weeks later my motivation, then my libido came back, etc.
I’ll be here along the way if you need me. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Happy to help. Welcome to the community!
" Good Idea me" vs "Unmotivated can-I-just-have-a-nap me"..Yes, that's EXACTLY the conversations I was having in my head. And I actually did often need naps to make it through the day.
Despite my T usually just squeezing into the normal range, I did decide to give TRT a go recently. So far so good. Just trying to find the lowest does at which I feel good. Went as low as 105mg/week over the past week and a half, but the need for lots of naps returned swiftly, so upping it back to 120-130 now.
Anyway thanks for sharing your experience. Really appreciate it.
My pleasure. There is a bit of tweaking we all have to do with the dosage in the first months. You’ll find what your body likes. Your doctor will also check your blood every 3-6 months to see where your levels are landing. He/she will then adjust accordingly.
Drop in any time if you have questions along the way. I’m happy to help.
Welcome to the community!
Your muscle gains after 3 months surprises me. Most studies using 200mg per week show that muscle results BEGIN around 12-16 weeks after first injection. (And continue, slowly for a bit over a year. People report, anecdotally, that it keeps going for 2 years.)
Soooooo true. It will make you feel alive again.
Just did my first injection today. I am so excited for this new journey.
I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions or concerns. Happy to help. Just leave a comment in any of my 60+ videos and I should see it.
Welcome to the community! 👍
that background music tho 😂
Sith3x lol
sounds like a 90s adult movie lol
Its guys like you that I Love to hear good things happen too. Its a big step to put your life out there. But CONGRADULATIONS TOO YOU FOR BEING A MAN ABOUT! I wish you good health and happiness in your lifes goals!
Thanks for watching and for that comment. Much appreciated.
My thinking is why not come out about it so I can help others who might feel alone or ashamed. It's really nothing to be ashamed about.
Dad humour at its finest !
Loved the vid !
you're depiction of your mood pre trt is exactly how i feel now... just got my bloods done over here in the uk. results due on monday. hopefully they can get me rolling
For your sake, I hope so too. I'm so thankful I found the root cause of my negative symptoms. I feel like my old self again.
Thanks for watching. God bless.
Love the comedy! I have had similar benefits on trt.. I also take 25mgs of pregnenolone, and have had lots of benefits as well. FYI I am not a doctor...
V K No injection, tablet.
@V K No
Hey 👋🏻. Just subbed. I’m 42 years old, tested at 137 and 143. I noticed I couldn’t put on muscle or lose fat no matter how hard I worked out. Dieting and exercise only caused me to lose 20 lbs max, still obese at 234 lbs. I wanted to do injections, but the Endo wants to put me on gel to start and see how that goes. She says the gel prevents peaks and troughs.I’m excited to start, just waiting for the insurance BS to clear for my prescription.
Welcome to the community, my friend and thanks for the sub.
I'll be here along the way if/when you have questions or concerns. Just leave your comment and any of my 60+ videos and I should see it. Though I probably have a video addressing your question already. Please feel free to browse around the channel.
God bless.
dude. that was all me before trt.
Dude your awesome!! Glad to hear your doing well! 🤘💪💥
Thanks for that, and thanks for watching! Please enjoy the rest of my videos as well. I hope they help you.
Man I’m 42 and want to get on TRT. I’ve only heard good things about it. Thanks for the video.
you will feel better, but make sure you need it because once you start, you will do it for life.. if you come off you will be lower than ever having been when you went in and may never produce on your own again... also no babies.. unless you use hcg.. now hcg and test you will have spikes in E2 so now you will need amridex.. that being said.. and possible side effects of hairloss and small balls you will possibly feel better!
Don't you think you need to hear about the side effect first? Nothing is ALL good.
@@bobdoyle5945 dude are serious about this side effects? Especially hair lose? I am thinking of trt soon. Please advise me
@@olympushoque573 if you have had your blood work done and understand the numbers and are indeed suffering from low T.. then the positives far out weight the negatives. The skinny on the sides are as follows.... DO you have the start or aggressive hair pattern baldness already? Does your family? If so TRT can cause what is going to happen.. to happen faster.. the end result is the same result only quicker.. not by much though because trt is a very low doss of testosterone. Other side effects can vary but are general super easy to deal with. If your E2 levels cause side effects or are to high they will prescribe a very low doss of Arimidex. If your hemotocrit levels get out of hand you will have to donate blood from time to time.. IF you have a possible cancer of the prostate it can increase its speed of growth and spread.. Get a very well known and educated trt doc and you will be fine... sounds scary this stuff i know.. but it really is not and you will feel way better.. DO not get a bad doc!! that is importation.. or your trt exp will suck! oh one more thing.. which will happen..! your balls will get smaller! now you can do some hcg but it is a pain in the ass and difficult to time the diff drugs.. and costly .. so let em get small.. it will make your junk look bigger anyways! peace brother
@@bobdoyle5945 Hello Brother thanks for writing such a big advice, thanks for your time.now I got confused what to do. no one in our family losing hair or bald. only me loosing hair everyday, don't know why but trying to stop it by using very good shampoo. lets see. Therefore, I know if I don't take trt I won't get my desire body because whenever I go to gym I feel week, but using art I can't consider losing my hair.
Me too, I had 155 total, just started Wednesday, later today will be my second dose, test cyp . Thanx for sharing your experience. Hi 👋 , im 💪🏼Antstrength
Makes me feel bad for starting cause my free T is 478, which is still relatively low for a 30 year old but I have all the symptoms of low T
@@shaheena.3803 mine was 477 letsgetchecked home test then I stopped taking all my supplements for the labcorp test my doctor ordered recently im 33 yrs old, I agree still bad, the ref range is complete bull, it should be 600-1200 @ least which would put you there, just happy you were able to find a doctor that would put you on above 300, alot are strict about that, the doctor i found said he believed in optimaization not just therapy, anyway when I got off all my supps after 3 days I felt like complete dog trash! Then my results came back 155!🤯 @ 33 yrs old! So turned out I was more than qualified, just took my second dose Saturday evening, and just started my "reload" training today, next week is when I ride the gain train 🚂choo chooo 💪🏼😅 plan on documenting my progress on YT, FB, IG, & TT , I'm dialing everything in this time! Been consistent naturally for almost 6 years body building with a total of 9-10 years overall, super excited to see what happens! Uploaded my beginning video today 🤙🏼
@@AntstrengthUnlimited hell yeah man good to hear it! Yeah I got my levels checked a little over a year ago and my levels were 595 but I felt like I had low T even back then. They were under 600 even though I exercise like a madman and eat healthy. Then after the covid lockdowns I gained 40 lbs of fat and now I can’t lose the fat despite gyms being back open and I’ve been pretty good about dieting and exercising. But still Even if my test levels didn’t drop I’d still like to have optimized levels like at around the 1200 area. I went through a clinic so my insurance doesn’t cover it and I pay for the test and hcg out of pocket! I would love to get updated about your progress and I’ll even let you know about mine brotha. I hope to lose all this stubborn fat soon lol
That's whats up, wish you luck on all your fat loss endeavors! I'm also paying out of pocket, subscription $199 a month includes consults and follow up lab work 5ml vials, so it's kinda like I pay almost twice per vial lol but the labs are worth it , ya for sure keep me updated on your progress
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CONGRATS BUDDY!!! KEEP IT GOING! HOPEFULLY ILL GET THERE. MY TOTAL IS AT 205 AND JUST GOT MY FIRST BOTTLE TODAY. I FEEL THE SAME WAY YOU DID. THANK YOU FOR GIVING US HOPE AND MOTIVATION WITH YOUR VIDS! ❤ ✌
And thank you for watching and commenting. Since you're just beginning please visit my channel as I have a lot of other videos that will help you. I make this channel for guys like you.
Welcome to the community.
@@trtcommunity9248 Thank you!
Mine was in the teens if I recall correctly. At the level I was, I read it causes organ damage. It was the same w/ my wife, her Iron levels were so low. Her lungs and heart hurt. She needed blood transfusions. It was crazy
Dude I see you rocking the Superman t-shirt!
Way to go bro!
My children gave it to me for Father's Day many years back.
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Thanks man. Great content, still learning about this. Subscribing.
Thanks for watching, commenting, and subscribing. Yes, I have a many other vids I hope you're able to benefit from as well. All of them mix learning with laughter, so I hope you enjoy.
Welcome to the community!
TRT has been Great for Me, started about 1 year ago. First 3 month's Sex drive was insane now it has mellowed out. Muscle mass is still coming back.Overall mood has improved tremendously. So far so good no bad side effect's.
That's great! I'm glad your only seeing positives so far.
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I started 200 mg of test cyp on June 6 it is the best thing I’ve ever done. I went from 205-220 and I used to drink Jameson 3-4 times a week a snort a ton of devils dandruff. I have not had a craving since I’ve started it has balanced my head out and motivated me to eat healthy and train harder. I’m 37 and my test level was 283 I get tested again in September If your on the fence about it just try it. Give it about 5-6 weeks and be patient it will pay off.
Fukin boom jimmy..sounds sweet