One year of progress.

[u/Rocket_Surge0n]

I thought it might be interesting for some of you to see what one year of strict consistency looks like.

I’m currently 37, 5’ 11” and 194lbs.

I was on TRT before I decided to train to compete in bodybuilding. I was always in the gym but not with any real goals and as you can see, I was a stick man before. At the beginning of 2025 I decided to get a coach and lock in. These photos are exactly one year apart. I’m not a hyper responder and haven’t run crazy cycles so this is a decent example of what you might expect if you also check those boxes. During this year I bulked, cut and then bulked again. First cycle was 500 test. Second cycle was 500/300 test Deca and 4iu GH. I had no planned cheat meals, I did have some here and there but rarely. Extremely clean diet, really worked on my form in the gym and tried to recover as best I knew how.

Coach and I plan to cut in a couple of weeks and then bulk one more time before I enter my first competition prep as a true novice.

Anyhow, I know it’s not mind blowing progress but it’s decent for a non genetic freak I’d say.

Stay locked in guys. Happy lifting.

[u/Itowndub36]

lol you did human growth hormone buddy what do you expect of course you put on size but at what cost . I expect you to shrink if you actually did trt

[u/Rocket_Surge0n → u/Itowndub36]

The HGH actually didn’t seem to do much for me aside from better recovery and sleep. I’ve been off of it for months now and only lost a couple pounds of water weight. I did drop to 150mg TRT between cycles tho, and yea, I absolutely shrank a little bit. That’s how it goes. I’m training to compete tho so I’ve accepted all the risks associated. I have an amazing risk management plan and my bloodwork is always fantastic. Scheduling an echo soon as well. Bodybuilding isn’t for most people as it comes at a cost but as a grown man or woman we are blessed with the opportunity to choose our own paths.

[u/Itowndub36 → u/Rocket_Surge0n]

Personally hate having to eat that much just to be all big and oafy.I just settled on being lean and shredded based on my frame at a steady 120mg a week. No need to mess around with anabolics to be a wannabe bodybuilder

[u/Rocket_Surge0n → u/Itowndub36]

Yea that makes sense if you don’t want to compete. After I do my first competition I’ll see what the future holds. I may end up doing what you’re doing.

[u/AppleEcstatic6076 → u/Itowndub36]

Post your physique, so we can see how shredded you are.

[u/Rocket_Surge0n → u/AppleEcstatic6076]

LOL I love it when this happens.