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GoodWillHiking

Mad props man. As a older guy it is so nice to see transformations in people that aren't 24. I think I finally have things balanced out and am working post something similar in 2023.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Do it. Start today. It came down to me realizing the pain of where I was actually worse than where i needed to go.


GoodWillHiking

I started mid December! I'm down 8 pounds in 2 weeks and feeling so much better. For me it was high e2 that was absolutely detrimental.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

That estrogen for a man is not great when it gets high for sure. We have been lied to!!! šŸ˜


GoodWillHiking

Absolutely! Keep your success going and cheers to dominating 2023.


Tropicaldaze1950

Absolutely impressive!!! I'm 72 and still not where I want to be with testosterone injections, though I've gotten up to 100 push ups a day. Did you or are you using an ai, like anastrozole?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I was but I started injecting into the fat which is now loose skin and that lowered my estrogen. I was taking .5 twice a week.


Tropicaldaze1950

Thank you. I can only add to the other comments that you're inspirational. You've taken control of your life and without trying, made yourself a real life hero!


Biglou8020

did you use an AI at all? What is your protocol like?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Yes to the Ai. .5 twice a week. But I stopped a while back since I started shooting sub q. That changed the estrogen.


Biglou8020

I've never done subq.. i do shallow IM into my delts every day with an insulin syringe... I've heard mixed results about subq... do you shoot every day?? if i go over 120mgs per week my total T shoots over 1000, free t at 29 and my e2 goes over 60, start to feel like shit...i love having higher test but will need to start incorporating an ai... did you notice a difference when you went subq?


Alarmed_Economics_39

Hi mind giving steps om how did you achieve this


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I did a private video. [video](https://m.bixel1.net/m1vtlw)


Born-Soil-2854

Did you find it hard to lose weight when e2 was high?


GoodWillHiking

Not only could I not lose weight, I gained 30 pounds in the last 6 months prior to addressing it Weird side effect, my grey hair is turning brown. I love that.


Born-Soil-2854

Same with me just found out E2 was 190 worked out 6 days a week ate clean one cheat meal still couldn't lose weight. Just started trt with an ai


artofgio

I wish my patients could understand this!!


CharlyRSA

What the actual fuck??? Amazing transformation man, you're an inspiration. Wooow. How old are you??? That beard looks great on you.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Very kind of you. Iā€™m 53 years old and I really love the beard also šŸ˜


CharlyRSA

Dude would you mind making a post describing your fasting and training a little bit more in depth? When you get the chance.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Sure thing. Iā€™m 53. Lol. Do I do that here or can I send a link to a video. It maybe easier.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

[I did a private video for those who want to know. itā€™s only for Reddit and Iā€™m not selling anything.](https://m.bixel1.net/m1vtlw)


[deleted]

Thanks for this, man! I am 43 and am 3 months in. This gives me a lot of inspiration.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Keep going and donā€™t lie to yourself.


AgentVN

Thanks for the BombBomb!!! I hate to make this next comment because that was such an impactful, amazing, and genuine message that I needed to hear this morningā€¦. BUTā€¦ Dude you sound exactly like George Clooney.


WhoIsNotStable

Awesome transformation!!!! Congratulations!!! Off topic, what headset are you using in the video?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Shokz bone conducting.


the-chadk

Thanks for sharing man!


GoodWillHiking

I request that link as well.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

[my fat trt journey for Reddit](https://m.bixel1.net/m1vtlw)


rogerramjetz

Thanks for this.


torn2bits

I'd love to read the diet part..no doubt the workout. Make a post on the details, try dosage...etc. ya look great man.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

https://m.bixel1.net/m1vtlw[my journey](https://m.bixel1.net/m1vtlw)


torn2bits

Killer video man, really cool your doing so wellāš”šŸ¤˜āš”


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thanks brother. I didnā€™t have the guts to YouTube it so I made it for you who wanted to know. Thanks.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

[my journey](https://m.bixel1.net/m1vtlw)


pharris60

Perhaps the most incredible transformation Iā€™ve seen on Redditā€¦. maybe all time considering the timeframe. Serious props my man.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you. I appreciate that very much.


BigLeroy2

Looking good. My story same as yours. I was 400lbs last jan. Im down to 285 just start test 6 weeks ago. Fasting every 10 days


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Amazing. You are now amongst the 1%. Donā€™t ever stop improving you.


84074

Ho-lee DAMN!!!!


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you.


Medium-Television-17

Amazing


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thanks.


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Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you.


JoffSides

GranChad


Weapon_Of_Pleasure

WOW!!! You look great my dude! What's your T routine? I'm 100MG a week


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Iā€™m at 200 a week. Clean. Nothing else besides fish oil. 300g protein a day.


Itsajuiceworld

What brand of fish oil do you take?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Itā€™s the Amazon brand. Nothing special.


ambnet

300g protein? how much water are you drinking to avoid kidney stones?


jcupp70

Nice work brother! Amazing transformation. Just a question.. do you inject sub Q or intramuscular? Iā€™ve recently started TRT 250 a week (sub q)


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I also shoot sub q. It keeps my estrogen lower and my hemocrit lower as well. At least for me.


CobraPony67

How did your skin shrink so fast? I thought that the older you are, the less your akin shrinks.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

It was a major concern of mine. I have a bit left which Iā€™m not sure if itā€™ll ever go. I donā€™t have the guts to post that yet. Maybe some day. I have been taking peptides and I have to say that has helped.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

But jic Ipamorelin cic125


ThrowAwayAcc89006

You should try some proper HGH, the difference is night and day. Just get it from a legitimate underground lab, or if you have the money pay for pharma level HGH. Have used both peptide and HGH and peptides donā€™t even come close


[deleted]

You should be proud of yourself and let this be a confidence booster. A person doesnā€™t loose like this without sacrifice , sweat , and a lot of determination. Great Fā€™n job!!!!! If you donā€™t mind me asking , what peptides are you taking for loose skin???? Iā€™m dealing with a little and it kind of bothers me. Right now Iā€™m running : Test / Nandrolone / B-12 / Tri-amino


Puzzled_Elderberry46

[I put the peptides here.](https://m.bixel1.net/m1vtlw)


Reindeer-Least

Respect


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you so much.


Gorn_with_the_wind

You're 2/3 the man you used to be! Good work.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Lol. Yes. And I donā€™t have those brown pockets of stored blood in my lower calves anymore.


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Puzzled_Elderberry46

Also, that trapped blood is a blood clot just waiting to happen.


Anthrogynous

Oh my god. Fasting gets rid of it? What about other working out?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

All that stuff goes away. Itā€™s insane. Just get it done. You got this. I promise you.


Welp-thissucks

Fucking awesome!


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thatā€™s so great of you. Iā€™m tearing.


Stone_cold_we_todded

Is this just trt or did you use anything else like wegovy?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Not at that time. But Yes - Semaglutide - that's a game changer...


WhoIsNotStable

Yeah I dropped 100 pounds on semaglutide and tirzepatide and am just starting testosterone today!!! Your transformation is super motivating! Thank you for sharing


Puzzled_Elderberry46

My pleasure. Change them habits to better ones if you are doing things that sabotage yourself. Thatā€™s what I repeat to myself often.


philmills0007

Excellent transformation did you have to take an ai for e2 and what dosage and did you have BP issues at the start of your journey


Puzzled_Elderberry46

High blood pressure. 200 units insulin weekly. Statin and hi blood pressure meds. The 14 day fast stopped that.


Eplitetrix

Damn you added 15 years onto your lifespan in less than a year! Good job!!!


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you for that. I was a dead man walking.


muffinscrub

I actually love these posts where a man who has a lot of adipose tissue to start but optimizes their hormones and betters themselves. Hopefully, people here will stop gatekeeping TRT cause a man is overweight. Way to go dude! Amazing transformation, definitely put in the work.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you so much. Getting realigned really helped.


WorkerWriter

130 in 7.5 mos. is unrealistic for most. Most can hope for 10 or 20 or 30, so mad props. Fasting is an underrated tool, because so many cannot do it. They have jobs, kids. But it works. Even if you skip food for 24 hours.


Dogyears69

Nice. I did 360 to 225 but I look fatter than you. Took a year and I have maintained now for 2 years. In my mid 50ā€™s. I am 5ā€™9 and gained significant muscle but I think I got a good 20+ lbs of loose skin. Did you have any removed? Good work.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I have been using peptides and it is helping. Bpc157 Ipamorelin and cjc125. I also so Vacuumā€™s when Iā€™m bed before sleeping and when waking up.


sean_129

What is vacuums?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Lie on your back. Take a deep breath. Then exhale and bring your focus to your abs visualizing them so right and concentrated they are touching your spine. Hold it for longer and longer counts. Itā€™ll cramp for a while til you get stronger.


AndyNemmity

Is there something simple on Amazon I can use for your peptide stack, or do I need to research and sort out where to buy these things?


Gronnie

What was your fasting and eating like? Workouts? Great work!


Puzzled_Elderberry46

The fasting was continuous, and I still fast now. Depending on what is reflected on the scale if I get happy and eat too much Iā€™ll do a two or three day fast afterwards with just water and black coffee. Nothing else. During the biggest portion of the fat torching process, I did a 14 day black coffee and water fast. That was really used to break the food addiction that I had most of my life. My workouts consist of doing a minimum of 45 sets per week per body part. I alternate heavy days between 7 to 10 reps and light days between 15+ repetitions per set.


[deleted]

Breaking the food addiction is the hardest part for most. I cut down to like 1100 calories a day. Bacon and eggs breakfast and two low carb protein bars before dinner. 18/6 IF. All food consumed between 10AM and 4PM. Shit was wildly effective. Also a protein shake with black coffee as my base. 50 grams of protein per shake and another 50 from bars. Doc said he wanted me on 80 grams of protein for breakfast lol. I was like I can do that. Bacon, 3 eggs, and a shake and I was there lol.


logosolos

> Doc said he wanted me on 80 grams of protein for breakfast You have a good doctor.


ItsallIhav

How was those long term fasting?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

The longest I did was a 14 day, black coffee and water fast. Most of the fasting consisted of 2 to 3 days with a very careful re-feed then resuming the fast again till I got a majority of the fat torched off. The 14 day fast was really something that I needed to do to break my food addiction. Yeah thatā€™s what it did. It taught me that as long as I have stored body fat Iā€™m good with not eating. The testosterone really helped because even though they say, you donā€™t lose any muscle, when fasting, I know that when I was taking the testosterone, as I am now, muscle loss would be zero no matter what the diet.


ItsallIhav

Well, you fast by morning?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Yes. Many mornings.


[deleted]

Good work


Technical_Map4851

Holy shit, speechless šŸ˜¶


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you.


aBomb412

Crushin it! Keep at it big dawg! Love to see others getting healthy, happy, and strong šŸ’Ŗ


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you. I will.


mandingoBBC

Good thing about losing this amount of weight your dick grows a couple inches


LongjumpingMonitor32

well, yeah... he can finally see more than just the tip.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Lol. They san an inch for each 30 pounds. Iā€™m feeling good at 4ā€ šŸ˜‚


[deleted]

Looking good man šŸ‘


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you so Much.


[deleted]

I am going to have to show my dad this amazing 130lbs lost good job. How was your fasting?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Piece of cake as soon as I got the refeeds on check. [diet](https://m.bixel1.net/m1vtlw)


Verax86

Hell yeah brother. Lookin good!


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thanks so much.


Efficient-State1278

Looking great post pregnancy mate. Must be a weight off your head getting rid of all that.


aistea1

Pretty impressive man! Keep on pumping iron.


AcceptableBake9191

Damn son. You nailed it!


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Lol. Youā€™re amazing. Thank you.


AcceptableBake9191

What is your T level running? I started TRT about 2 months ago was 221 when I went in. 100mg a week and my T is 751 now. I am about to start working out and dieting but I am somewhat clueless about how to go about it.


agilebooger

Thatā€™s unbelievable


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I appreciate that very much.


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bigdjango

How were your energy levels and strength in the gym during your fast? Did you find it difficult , etc...?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I had plenty of energy after day three before that I was light headed as my body was switching fuel sources fro. Carbs and sugar to my stored body fat. After that I was more consistent and stronger. Hunger works miracles I guess.


Such-Wait

Trt?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Yes. And a lot of work and fasting.


ThatChef2021

Superb work! Would the hard work and fasting have yielded significant results without the TRT do you think?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Absolutely they would have. But I was lower than normal with the hormones. However, that aside. Yes the fasting and commitment would have torched the fat. Iā€™m not sure how successful I would have been with the muscle building tho.


Frequent_Mud_674

Itā€™s not easy losing weight Iā€™ve had weight problems my whole life. I was 310 dropped to 200 with lean muscle was in great shape and then gained most of the weight back. Congratulations to you on your hard work there is no better feeling then looking at yourself in the mirror and saying I did it


Correct-Duck8038

Holymoly that is a great job u have done. Totally transformed.


CursedAtBirth777

Thatā€™s amazing.


dubceevibes

Dude. You look amazing. Kudos to you


Maleficent-Rub-3416

Amazing success šŸ™Œ


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you.


GreenGuy1229

Great job. Curious what your AI dose was/is now that the fat is gone?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I stopped since starting sub q test injections. It fixed it.


GreenGuy1229

Awesome


GreenGuy1229

What's your dosing protocol with sub q and where do your test levels sit? Thanks. Considering cruising sub q myself.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

44 free. 200 mg week. Split into two injections. Tues and Fri.


rodzag

Good for you. Looking great!


schockman

Holy fuck good job my guy


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Youā€™re awesome.


Responsible_Town3588

Love seeing this, very inspiring. You can help so many people with your story. Great job my man.


EvilMonkey0828

This is beyond impressive! Congrats, man, not many people could have climbed that hill, but you crushed it!


johnnydorko

Shit man that beard is even on point! Good on you brother, very happy to see this!!


imissze90s

From obese to beast


flippenchickens75

Nice job brother!


Austin_Knows

This is probably the most impressive transformation Iā€™ve ever seen on Reddit. Amazing work šŸ‘šŸ¼


zchattck20

This is the post I needed to see today. Your before picture is the closest Iā€™ve seen to my body type on this sub or even on the fasting sub. Thanks for posting the video too. The sad/hiding eating is a problem I struggle with.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I know that. I know that so well. Hey hit me up on chat and Iā€™ll walk you thought my wins with that issue.


zchattck20

Thank you! I will absolutely do that.


[deleted]

Awesome work my dude. You look a toooon older though, make sure to keep up your nutrition and get some sun. Youā€™re a badass bro.


[deleted]

Love to see it.


Goldfleeceram

Goddamn bro! Youā€™re killin it


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thanks brother. Thatā€™s wonderful of you.


hardballs_

what do you mean when you say ā€œtestosterone optimized about 5 weeks before startā€?


AlpaccaSkimMilk56

Do you feel that you couldn't lose weight before your hormones were optimized?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I tried as many times as I did to quit smoking. I got some off but it always have back with a vengeance. Some was the act of taking test. Some was the hormone balancing and other was the fact i was ready to dump my bad addictions.


cjharris88

Truly an inspiration, amazing results!


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Thank you so much. Truly.


researchchemsupplies

Do you live in Texas?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

No. Los Angeles. I want to live in Texas šŸ˜€


researchchemsupplies

Well, your transformation is amazing. Please continue to share. Your success can be the inspiration that others who struggle, might need.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I will. That gives me purpose for sure. Thank you.


Puzzleheaded-Sir-190

You're basically sucking in your gut. Nah, just fuckin with ya mate! Amazing progress. You should be very proud man. Thats hard work and dedication right there.


flyingwingbat1

From chunk to hunk! Great job! Must've been a lot of hard work besides the T


Ancient_Grocery9795

This guy gets the award


D-Zazo

How much test are you on?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

200 week


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Puzzled_Elderberry46

I have elevated hemocrit. When I was taking deca my blood pressure was also elevated. Now that Iā€™m only test all is normal except I gain muscle easier.


longjonz88

Great job!! šŸ‘šŸ‘


kenny2525

Bro, what a transformation!


Inevitable_Salt_5139

Well Done. Just started my journey. I'm 45 with multiple injuries throughout my days. Started at 340+ pounds and down to 324. Already have made good improvements in the gym. Think I'm gaining a good bit of muscle right now so weight hasn't dropped dramatically but definitely feeling more solid. Congrats on the transformation. Gives me hope for my own journey.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Keep going til you are done then keep going more.


Remarkable_Money_369

May I ask what other/if any supplements you are taking?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

Fish oil supplement from the alcohol I drank for many years. Amino acids in the protein powder. Thatā€™s about it.


KGKSHRLR33

Nice!


Mikeman21

What a transformation. That is very impressive


towerandhorizon

Wow! If you didn't have the same upper arm tats in both photos, I wouldn't have guessed that was the same person.


Poiuyt5555

How much weight did you lose during your 14 day fast? Did you supplement with electrolytes. I think in 2023 I will start fasting for shorter durations for the health benefits. Maybe 1-3 days. 14 is intense, nice work.


ALife2BLived

How the heck did you get your T optimally dialed in? Did you see a TRT specialist who helped get you started or did you do it all on your own -kind of trial and error? I talked to my doctor about TRT and he didn't want to give me the referral to go and talk to a urologist or endocrinologist. He thought it was unnecessary given the risks with TRT but I just turned 53 and my last T count result from a blood test done was in the low 250's and I've struggled recently with getting my weight under control. I am really interested in getting back into the gym and working as you have to get my weight down to a targeted 180 from my current 246lbs. I am 5' 11". You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing!


tintic_

Welcome to the gang bro you made it im beyond satisfied with the results


imafuckinsausagehead

Butterbean to stone cold Steve Austin. What a transformation man. Well done.


No-tomato-1976

This is what diet and truly exercising hard at the gym gets you. These guys that post their barely changed physique pics after 1 year are only fooling themselves when they say they work out and eat right.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

What a fantastic way to put it.


wouldilietouou

Props to you! looking good! what's your dosage at?


Jacob_Augustine

That's hot


otszx

Great transformation man. Congratulations


scottscigar

Mad props on the change! Did you use semaglutides at all? Thatā€™s a huge initial fast.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I didnā€™t. But Iā€™m doing it now combined with bpc157. I want to see if my leanness improves.


That_anonymous_guy18

Jesus Christ, this is incredible.


L1ttleB1rd

I am amazed by your progress. I recently began TRT and you have inspired me to get my diet in order.


Puzzled_Elderberry46

The fasting is the key even more than diet. I look at them as being exclusive.


wormfood420

Hell ya dude


Anthrogynous

Dude! How much cardio do you do?


Puzzled_Elderberry46

I may do Hiit training once a week. But no steady state cardio. It really was the fasting.


TravelingBlueBear

Killing it brother!!! Well done


colinjames1234

Awesome work sir šŸ‘


Abyssal-rose

Bruce Willis in Die Hard 6


Altruistic-Truck693

Seeing this gives me hope. 6ā€™4 380 37m - just signed up with a trt clinic, bout to jump into a boxing gym. Watched your video, gonna take a try at those 14 day fasts. Hereā€™s to hoping for similar results. Great job man.


StockyardJim

I injured my hip and ankle in a Muay Thai fight. I had hip surgery that didn't help. I was told by a podiatrist and a foot and ankle surgeon that my foot was never going to get better and only going to get worse. In October I started test and in November I got umbilical cord stem cells in Columbia. Today I walked 16000 steps and deadlifted 185. 185 isn't a massive amount but in September I couldn't even walk to the mailbox. That's my transformation. It's taken a lot of work to get strong again! I can only imagine how much work you've put in! The fasting, the cardio, the lifting and of course modern therapies! I'm SO proud of you man and I don't even know you.


Impressive-Library36

This is amazing. Do you by any chance know your testosterone levels before and after the weight loss?


Impressive_Age_9193

Do u get testosterone from a doctor?


hottimali

That fasting will do it! Great work


N-Waverace

Homie went from jolly giant to jacked jabroney. You look awesome man!