TRT Helped Me Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time – The Edge

Even though my Hone physician told me I qualified for testosterone replacement therapy, I was hesitant to start. My husband is in grad school, so the cost of treatment made me reluctant to dive in. I put TRT on the back burner, and decided to start my fitness journey without hormone therapy.

In March 2023, I went all in. I didnt just want to lose weight, I wanted to gain muscle, too. Instead of focusing solely on weight loss measures like doing cardio and eating at a caloric deficit, I upped my protein intake to 190 grams per day and did strength training with a trainer four days a week.

By June, I lost around 20 pounds. But I just couldnt shake my low energy and sleep problems, which were affecting my motivation. So, with a bit of encouragement from a friend who saw me struggling, I decided to retest my hormones with Hone and start TRT.

My Hone physician said I was doing all the right things, but my T levels only clocked in at 367 ng/dL, which isnt optimal for my age. To get my hormones into the normal range, and improve my energy, Id need TRT. I was prescribed subcutaneous injections twice a week, with anastrozole to keep my estrogen levels in check.

In just three weeks, I felt more motivated to stick to my workout and diet. And, I was less irritable. I stopped feeling FOMO when I decide to skip nights of drinking with my friends.

Three months into treatment, my testosterone levels shot up to 1,178 ng/dL. The muscles in my shoulders bulked up and rounded outa physique that can take even the most committed gym-goers years to achieve. My stubborn belly fat practically melted away, revealing a solid four-pack.

Now seven months into treatment, I am around 190 pounds and have 9.4 percent body fat. I have a renewed sense of purpose, and I hit the gym six days a week. Im so close to my goal of getting a six pack.

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TRT Helped Me Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time - The Edge