I'm 50 yrs. old, 5'9", and weigh 190lbs. Not sure of the exact bf % at the moment but would guess +/- 20%.
I was pretty athletic back in my "youthful" years but never much into lifting.
Around the age of 40, I started seeing the arms drooping and the gut growing and decided that wasn't for me!
I began lifting for the first time. Seeing the results prompted me even more and I made it a part of my life.
I've lifted pretty steadily ever since - loosing some time because of injury and/or working too much - but I always came back.
I eat clean (for the most part - I'm not exceptionally particular, but on the whole I do work at it).
I use the standard supps. - Creatine, Protein, NOS, etc. and have tried countless natural test boosting supplements.
While my body does seem to react to some of the naturals in a positive way, obviously the effects are limited and quite honestly, the money I've spent over the past 10 years could have probably put me on the real deal for the rest of my life!
I've never been looking to get massive - just solid and a bit less BF. From what I've researched, I'd like to have my test levels around 800-1,000. I know I need to begin by getting blood work, then take it from there.
Should I cut out the Natural boosters prior to the blood work or do they not boost my numbers enough to have any real effect?
Also, if I should cut out the naturals prior to blood work, how much time should I be "clean" before I get the blood work done?
Thanks for any info you can provide!
I'm looking forward to continued learning - and growth!
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