I think the shedding is really more so if people are prone to it (ex it maybe just speeds it up to where it was going to end up ?) there are tons of people who have different results some shed a little some run crazy high doses of DHT compounds and never loose any.
As for building a solid foundation- it definitely looks like you had that— from how you were feeling, were you ever checked for low T, even in my mid 30s I have low T levels and went on 200 Mg cyp replacement a week. Maybe consider TRT? Your dose was around TRT level maybe little higher , most of these clinics also give you Anavar for a few months up to 40/50 if you want it as well. They are just really expensive— if your doctor is good enough maybe they’d prescribe just the T
Fantastic transformation though, really shows just what lower/reasonable levels of compounds can do. I know plenty of guys run like 800 mg testosterone or some others even go higher and put multiple high dose compounds but I try to stay reasonable, maybe you won’t be pro level, but I don’t think much people really want to be (today’s standards) pro level- and those really high doses are where it becomes really straining on a body.
You definitely toned and tightened up while putting on mass (look at those legs before and after, and the chest and shoulders) while managing to lean up a bit. You definitely have a “fighters looking physique” and would think you don’t want to be very bulky if your participating in that either.
I really like you posted this up because the cycle is so modest compared to what you see and more in line with what these compounds were made to be run at when they were invented. Yet you still show that keeping consistent and working hard can give you some really solid results without exchanging your overall health/wellness
Keep up the great work- I really do think that’s an incredible transformation

Some body mentioned the EQ, I myself have also heard really good things about it if you like to do cardio or plays sports/martial arts and is very mild— I’ve never run it myself but would be interested to see how it affects cardio/athletic type performance. Have heard T-Bol is good for that also— and it isn’t a DHT compound so that might be a good substitute for the anavar.
I’d recommend masteron, if you want a DHT (and just think that your naturally loosing your hair— which is what I was getting from your post, that you settled on) it’s very mild, and you don’t have to involve the liver like anavar- I’ve run it between 200-400 and found it gives you a feel good feeling, tightens up, increases libido, and gives you some strength gains- nothing too major but subtle stuff— I’ve seen people add it at low/reasonable doses just for the “feel good” affect and to help them tighten/tone up what they have.
I don’t post on here very often but glad I found this one

Solid Results.

Hairline-- I had lot of shedding years back from the usual suspects Mast & Tren seen to be the worst for me.

So went with the Mild, that is suggested for less hair loss. Anavar & Primo.. Probably the worst shedding for me out all steroids I've used. Side effects are personal one shoe doesn't fit all.

Good results keep up the good work

Solid gains. In the future I’d look into eq instead of anivar. I think that would serve you better in martial arts given the cardio boost. Or maybe just raise the test to 400 and no anivar. Var gives me wicked pumps which is great for the gym but not so good for the cardio. That’s just me though.

You made some good progress there mate - I bet a lot of people noticed in the flesh!

Great example of real world results vs common misconceptions. Solid gains and looking great! Nice job bro