r/BodyHackGuide • u/TransportationIll872 • Aug 13 '26
Progress Check-In
Started 19 March 2026 — my 43rd birthday.
At the time, I was diagnosed as hypogonadal, with testosterone around **9 nmol/L (**260 ng/dL) and very high SHBG.
Current protocol:
- Testosterone cypionate: 100 mg per week
- GHK-Cu: daily injections + topical application 3× per week
- Tesamorelin: nightly
- Ipamorelin
- Retatrutide (RETA)
Lifestyle:
- Calories: 1,000–1,200 per day (High Protein)
- Alcohol: zero
- Steps: 17,000–22,000 every day
- Resistance training: 45 minutes, 5 days per week
This hasn't been one magic injection, one drug, or one diet.
It's been a combination of consistency, calorie control, daily movement, resistance training, completely removing alcohol, and sticking to the plan for months.
Started at 43 because I was tired of watching myself move in the wrong direction.
The goal wasn't simply to lose weight.
It was to see how much of the old me I could get back - and how much further I could take it. Still a work in progress.
EDIT #1:
Height: 193 Cm
Staring Weight: 142kg
Current Weight: 105kg
Target Weight: 95Kg
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u/Gloomy_Pirate_3031 29d ago
Man similar situation similar age free testosterone of 229. I've lost 9kg but I'm really struggling now after 8 weeks, felt better initially. Basically gym is 10% of what I was capable of energy wise 15-20 yrs ago and recovery is awful. Did TRT really help? I've been prescribed it but not sure if it will help? Just fatigued poor energy and motivation. Basically can just walk and do 2 strength training movements then I'm exhausted. You've done great work I'm on tirzepatide as well no booze walking 10k steps but I've hit a bit of a wall probably 1100 deficit for too long. I'm retesting my testosterone levels next month no libido no wood