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re: Need Info on TRT
Posted by Boss on 2/19/26 at 5:43 pm to DarthRebel
My wife is who pushed me. She started HRT last year and just the way I was feeling and the labs pushed me. I know it’s a lifelong commitment and I am willing to do the other things to sustain it.
re: Need Info on TRT
Posted by Boss on 2/19/26 at 12:10 pm to DarthRebel
But my free was low and one of the reasons I made the decision.
re: On Testosterone and levels have spiked
Posted by Boss on 2/18/26 at 12:11 pm to DarthRebel
I am making changes though. Since being on it I’ve been in the gym 62 out of 63 days. I’ve cut down on drinking. I am eating cleaner and getting more protein.
I have 5 years of hematocrit levels and they ranged from 44-47.8. Where I’m at now falls squarely in the middle of that range. But I am getting my levels rechecked in 5 weeks to see where I am at and adjust as needed.
Functional medicine doctors use numbers as a guide but use how you are feeling also into the equation. My GP is a strict numbers guy. Again I’ve been on it for about two months now so still figuring it out.
I do have friends that are in low 50s that have been on it for years and they did not experience the regression that you are talking about. My guess is everyone reacts differently.
I have 5 years of hematocrit levels and they ranged from 44-47.8. Where I’m at now falls squarely in the middle of that range. But I am getting my levels rechecked in 5 weeks to see where I am at and adjust as needed.
Functional medicine doctors use numbers as a guide but use how you are feeling also into the equation. My GP is a strict numbers guy. Again I’ve been on it for about two months now so still figuring it out.
I do have friends that are in low 50s that have been on it for years and they did not experience the regression that you are talking about. My guess is everyone reacts differently.
re: On Testosterone and levels have spiked
Posted by Boss on 2/18/26 at 11:24 am to DarthRebel
Hematocrit before test was 45
Now 46.2. Well within limits and a negligible move.
I went to three different doctors before deciding to go on Testosterone. My free was low average and symptomatically I was lethargic with no sex drive. I eat fairly clean and exercise. Once I went to a functional medicine doctor, we decided that at 48 it was a good move because my testosterone isn’t going to get higher.
I’ve been on it since December 18th so this is my first lab draw post going on it. I talked with my doctor and we decided to do another draw in 4 weeks to recheck. If levels are still there we can either space to every 5 days or drop to .25 ml.
I’m not sure why you feel the need to assume how I will feel being on test. You sure as shite aren’t a doctor. Yeah it’s a lifelong commitment. But I am committed to increasing my longevity and this is one of the steps to help me get there.
Now 46.2. Well within limits and a negligible move.
I went to three different doctors before deciding to go on Testosterone. My free was low average and symptomatically I was lethargic with no sex drive. I eat fairly clean and exercise. Once I went to a functional medicine doctor, we decided that at 48 it was a good move because my testosterone isn’t going to get higher.
I’ve been on it since December 18th so this is my first lab draw post going on it. I talked with my doctor and we decided to do another draw in 4 weeks to recheck. If levels are still there we can either space to every 5 days or drop to .25 ml.
I’m not sure why you feel the need to assume how I will feel being on test. You sure as shite aren’t a doctor. Yeah it’s a lifelong commitment. But I am committed to increasing my longevity and this is one of the steps to help me get there.
re: On Testosterone and levels have spiked
Posted by Boss on 2/18/26 at 10:32 am to DarthRebel
Thanks for adding value to the thread. Go away troll.
re: Chief Baw of FDA says everything should be OTC
Posted by Boss on 2/18/26 at 9:55 am to Chucktown_Badger
Pharmacists do but if things go OTC treat them like Sudafed. It’s otc but you need to get it from the pharmacist.
They his hurts doctors more than anything.
They his hurts doctors more than anything.
On Testosterone and levels have spiked
Posted by Boss on 2/15/26 at 5:53 am
49 year old male. History of lowish sex drive and fatigue. Went to a functional medicine doctor and got my labs in November.
Test 574 ng/dl
Free 75 pg/ml
Started on .3 ml twice a week on December 18. Took labs Feb 6 before my shot.
Test 1288 ng/dl
Free 176.6 pg/ml
My estradiol is slightly elevated at 54
Also taking boron and DHEA.
Have not consulted my doctor yet but those are both considered high. I have no nipple tenderness, sex lite has been terrific, no mood swings, and I have been working out every day. I know a lot of you guys are on test so wanted the advice here before I hit up my doc.
Test 574 ng/dl
Free 75 pg/ml
Started on .3 ml twice a week on December 18. Took labs Feb 6 before my shot.
Test 1288 ng/dl
Free 176.6 pg/ml
My estradiol is slightly elevated at 54
Also taking boron and DHEA.
Have not consulted my doctor yet but those are both considered high. I have no nipple tenderness, sex lite has been terrific, no mood swings, and I have been working out every day. I know a lot of you guys are on test so wanted the advice here before I hit up my doc.
Wouldn’t use them. Not for pine boards. We did it. Pine was dried out. It still cupped and had to rip it all out. Works fine with trex but I wouldn’t use it with wood. And when you are taking boards out the screws are a huge pain in the arse to deal with.
I started on test about 7 weeks ago. .3 twice a week, subQ. I just got my bloodwork done.
Test results aren’t back yet but my estradiol went from 35 to 54 pg/ml. How concerned should I be with that. Have an appointment with Doc this week but wanted to find out from the OT experts.
Test results aren’t back yet but my estradiol went from 35 to 54 pg/ml. How concerned should I be with that. Have an appointment with Doc this week but wanted to find out from the OT experts.
re: Layoffs in January were the most to start a year since 2009.
Posted by Boss on 2/5/26 at 10:33 am to Taxing Authority
Again, you are assuming I am thinking something I am not.
Facts:
Layoffs are up
CEO compensation is up
Both can be true. There can be a correlation; there might not be a correlation.
Facts:
Layoffs are up
CEO compensation is up
Both can be true. There can be a correlation; there might not be a correlation.
re: Layoffs in January were the most to start a year since 2009.
Posted by Boss on 2/5/26 at 10:19 am to Taxing Authority
quote:
ve never know a BOD or CEO that had a goal “employing as many people as possible”. Layoffs or hires are not metrics for CEO performance.
Businesses don’t exist to “give” people jobs. Thats not their purpose.
Where did I state that was a BOD or CEO's goal. Their goal is maximizing stock price through profits. I was simply pointing out that while companies are laying off thousands, CEOs are still receiving record compensation, which is increasing the wage gap and continuing to squeeze the middle class.
And yet CEOs...
2026 vs. 2025 CEO Pay Trends
Higher Probability of Raises: In 2026, 68% of CEOs are projected to receive a salary increase, up from 61% in 2025. This marks the highest proportion in five years.
Base Salary Growth: Projections for 2026 show base salaries for CEOs climbing by 3% or more.
Significant Raises: Roughly 21% of companies are projecting base salary increases above 5% for CEOs in 2026, reversing a pattern where larger raises were concentrated in lower-level positions.
Bonuses and Equity: Bonuses, particularly in sectors like architecture and engineering, are projected to climb in 2026. Approximately 50% of companies plan to increase their CEO's bonus target for 2026.
Performance Focus: Compensation structures in 2026 are increasingly tied to profitability and margin improvements rather than just revenue growth.
2026 vs. 2025 CEO Pay Trends
Higher Probability of Raises: In 2026, 68% of CEOs are projected to receive a salary increase, up from 61% in 2025. This marks the highest proportion in five years.
Base Salary Growth: Projections for 2026 show base salaries for CEOs climbing by 3% or more.
Significant Raises: Roughly 21% of companies are projecting base salary increases above 5% for CEOs in 2026, reversing a pattern where larger raises were concentrated in lower-level positions.
Bonuses and Equity: Bonuses, particularly in sectors like architecture and engineering, are projected to climb in 2026. Approximately 50% of companies plan to increase their CEO's bonus target for 2026.
Performance Focus: Compensation structures in 2026 are increasingly tied to profitability and margin improvements rather than just revenue growth.
What was your dosing on Tirz and on Reta...starting and then end point. ALso did you do once or twice a week?
I'm about to start microdosing, and for now think I am going to stick with Tirz. I'm not too keen on the idea of having to reconstitute Reta. I don't need to lose a ton, but I've seen before/after pics of guys who are using it to cut and reduce BF%, and it's impressive. Plus Tirz you can get from any online pharmacy, and you don't need to go grey/black market.
Sam Darnold is only 28. If this has truly clicked for him, then his next three years should be his elite years.
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Darnold was just above average for the year. His lone good year was 2024 which was his 7th season in the NFL, but prior that he had 6 seasons of sub par to bad QB play
Darnold 67.7% 4000+ yards 25/14.
I’ll take “average” all day with an elite defense.
Bro it’s like 40 years old.
Remember it fondly. Synth music. Hate that the elf died at the end.
Struggling to get all of my protein
Posted by Boss on 1/12/26 at 12:15 pm
I am shooting for over 160 grams of protein a day (I weigh 194). I am working out 7 days a week doing a PPL rotatation. This is what my day looks like typically.
Workout at 5:30am
Have a fair life nutrition after (30g protein)
Have coffee and a little half n half
Mid morning snack is Oikos pro vanilla and 2 scoops of iso pure 100 mixed (70g of protein)
chicken rice and veggies (gett less than 30g of protein here because I am full and not hungry)
Dinner
either shrimp, steak, pork or chicken ( can get 20-30 g here)
My issue is I am just full. I don't want to eat more. Anyone have any tips?
Workout at 5:30am
Have a fair life nutrition after (30g protein)
Have coffee and a little half n half
Mid morning snack is Oikos pro vanilla and 2 scoops of iso pure 100 mixed (70g of protein)
chicken rice and veggies (gett less than 30g of protein here because I am full and not hungry)
Dinner
either shrimp, steak, pork or chicken ( can get 20-30 g here)
My issue is I am just full. I don't want to eat more. Anyone have any tips?
quote:
Enacting wealth taxes on financial firms. Raising taxes on Staten Island families with homes and building High Rise apartments there to get his supporters into SI.
All of which needs state approval. Doubt it happens
Stop wife from buying shite.
Continue to play catchup, continue to pay cash for kids’ college (two of them).
Commit to investing two thirds of wife’s bonus (110k before taxes).
Max 401ks.
Dont buy a new car.
Continue to play catchup, continue to pay cash for kids’ college (two of them).
Commit to investing two thirds of wife’s bonus (110k before taxes).
Max 401ks.
Dont buy a new car.
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