Thought testosterone was low years. Libido is shit, energy levels are shit. Went to primary physician and had blood work done she said levels were within normal range. Didn't believe it but thats what came back. Strength isn't bad but lots of atrophy and feel like I have to work 5 times harder for the 1/4 of the results I've seen work workout partners gain.

BF may now be at 12% or so haven't used calipers or anyway to truly tell in a long time but I am at the heaviest point in my life. Essentially a stocky looking skinny fat. Would like to get back to where I was at in early 20s which took a lot of trial and error to even figure out that was 155 with about 5% bf maybe a little under. I went from 137ish to 155 while maintaining low bf. A lot of my frustration right now is where I'm cranking out specifically bicep and tricep exercises like a mad man to feel some sort of pump and after much work get a very weak one. Hours later even though I am eating to fuel throughout the day they feel like limp noodles. So I'm really working against more than use to at the moment

I think I don't have the time or money to eat 8 meals a day to see little results. I am at a desk 8 hours a day and can squeeze lunch and snacks in but other than that it would be shaker bottles of protein. I can't even get a pump when lifting and had dropped off about 9 months ago when lifting 4-5 times a week was not showing much results. Whereas a good buddy was buying tons of supplements before he decided to start a cycle and went from about 180 to 220 in about 5 months. I understand hard work and dietary principles but realize whey, tuna from the can, grilled chicken and salmon can only get me so far and only be so effective and efficient. I'm looking at this as a booster not to just rely solely on this without any nutrition behind it

Metabolism has slowed down significantly as the phrase "hard gainer" certainly applied to me. Trying to go high intensity and usually take some endurox r4 for recovery as alleviated alot of soreness for me a while back. Main reason thinking var is due to so called mild nature and around work colleagues (have gym at work) will seem like a more realistic natural progression.

5'7 175 right now. 28/M. Best shape I was in I was at 155 all natural but took about a year of insane intensity to get there and with job and other shit can't devote 2+ hours a day right now. Just getting back into lifting still have some strength but frustrated with atrophy and can't seem to get even half the pump I use to. Need to up cardio to atleast 2-3x a week and diet not too bad. Couple protein shakes a day, very lean lunch of grilled steak/chicken/tuna with veggies throughout work week. Not looking to gain 20lbs in a month as will raise some flags at work to be honest. Want to stick with oral as not good with needles (just not going to work). Starting an indoor soccer league in next few weeks so that will certainly help with being more active on my feet.