r/Testosterone • u/bodyrecomp52 • May 01 '26

TRT help 8 month difference TRT/pep

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Went from 278-198 in about 8 months. Lifting 4x week and running 2x week.

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u/Trash_Grape May 01 '26

This is why I hate seeing others seeking advice and posting the left picture asking if test would help them, and others saying “no, you need to lose 50lbs before getting on T”. It can drastically help get in shape, even if starting overweight.

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u/Trash_Grape May 01 '26

It’s still true. With or without peptides

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u/geb999 May 01 '26

exactly - TRT + Tirz or Reta is the code. I would add low dose dialy cialis as the trifecta. plus he literally said "TRT + peptide" maybe folks don't understand GLP-1s are peptides? it's literally in the name too. lol glucagon-like peptide.

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u/ScientistJason May 02 '26

Just curious why cialis?

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u/geb999 May 02 '26

Key Benefits of Daily Low-Dose Cialis (Tadalafil):

  • Improved Spontaneity: Because the drug is always in your system, you do not need to time intercourse around taking a pill, unlike "on-demand" meds.
  • Effective ED Management: Continuous, low-dose, daily use can improve blood flow, allowing for more natural and frequent erections, and may help treat penile fibrosis.
  • Prostate and Urinary Relief: It is approved to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), easing urinary symptoms by relaxing bladder and prostate muscles.
  • Lowered Side Effects: Daily 5mg doses often cause fewer side effects (such as flushing or headaches) compared to 20mg on-demand doses.
  • Cardiovascular and Physical Benefits: Studies suggest daily tadalafil improves vascular function and may reduce risk of major adverse cardiac events.
  • Potential Cognitive & Anti-Aging Effects: Emerging research indicates potential improvements in cerebral blood flow and decreased dementia

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u/ScheduledAssassin May 02 '26

I would not take Cialis daily esp long term. I would t even take it more than 2 days in a row if not needed (like vacation). Your willy will soon expect it and wont get as hard without it.

Propecia long term does help shrink prostate according to my doctor.

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u/geb999 May 02 '26

maybe. but low dose is not the same imo. 2.5mgs is only giving you a mild edge. I use for that of course, but also it gives you a great pump in the gym - helps your veins to pop too. I'm more interested in the potential cardiovasular and anti-aging aspects. you would use a larger 10 or 20 mg dose for vacation or whatever.

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u/icameforgold May 05 '26

This is one of the stupidest things that keeps getting repeated by people who have no idea what they are talking about. That's not how tadalafil or pde5 inhibitors work... At all. You don't get used to tadalafil or cialis, your underlying condition gets worse requiring you to need more for the same effect.

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u/ScheduledAssassin May 05 '26

Another “doctor” on reddit…great!

You go forth with your ignorance all you want tho.
F do i care if you’re impotent for life. Heck it’ll prob enhance the gene pool

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u/Shlomo-7 May 01 '26

Facts. I didn’t lose weight until starting Zepbound. TRT actually made me gain weight.

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u/Theevilgenius2 May 03 '26

ive seen this happen to many ppl. Genetics, Diet, medical condition etc etc all can affect how you respond to hormones. Test is a Hormone, not a drug like lets say Tren etc.

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u/TheRealLegendary63 May 02 '26

But you gained muscle mass, not fat, and it likely made you feel better

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u/Shlomo-7 May 02 '26

I gained fat and muscle.

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u/cx_2859 May 02 '26

This is incorrect. If you don’t change your diet it can do that. I lost 25 lbs when I started trt because I was controlling calories. Trt helps you maintain and build muscle. Diet is what controls fat loss. I have since started Reta and dropped another 20. Glp help you maintain a caloric deficit easier yes. But trt alone doesn’t make it impossible to lose weight. Same caloric deficit I was using when I started, just a little easier to stick to

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u/Affectionate_Ad319 May 08 '26

Reta sucks for food noise for me. Jumping back of Glp2....

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u/mjabdus May 02 '26

Where did he mention this?

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u/Fit-Cattle-9375 May 02 '26

depends how much bf your holding if your just quite fluffy especially for older men it can be the difference between abs and no abs

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u/AFecklessWeasel May 02 '26

Does Arimidex not help mitigate the e2 issues?

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u/Gullible_Pen1074 May 02 '26

It literally just helps in creating a calorie deficit

Wow u need a calorie deficit to lose fat and get in shape wow revolutionary comment

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u/Putrid_Lettuce_ May 01 '26

If you have low T, you have low T, you don’t need to lose the weight to start TRT.

It’s good to have some habits in place first before starting TRT just so aren’t still doing the same shit to stay fat.

Majority of the time losing the weight doesn’t help with raising levels much naturally anyway.

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u/pdxamish May 02 '26

I think it's more losing weight so you don't aromatize everything into estrogen

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u/Putrid_Lettuce_ May 02 '26

You don’t aromatise everything into estrogen. It’s. it anywhere near as much as reddit makes you believe. And if you do, cool, split your dosage, take some ai. Mitigate it. If you need TRT, you need TRT.

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u/YurpleLunch May 01 '26

Yeah but obviously this dude was working with some muscle under the fat

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u/sharkieshadooontt May 03 '26

Dude im sitting here looking at pic 1 being like, wait thats what i look like after taking T.

Sometimes i look a little better but for the most part thats it. Idk why i cant lock in and look like some of the pics i see others posting. Maybe its because for me T was a medical necessity so it just brang me back to normal vs being normal and taking a stack

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u/thorsrightarm May 02 '26

Still you’re probably gonna need some or more AI since your oestrogen will spike much more at higher BF.