Where Did My Testosterone Go? Happy Birthday, Me.

Get the body fat off. Do the weights, do speed work and less mileage (30-50). Have regular sex- if the bar is open. ;)

Vitamin D supplement helps in the wintertime. Summertime when you’re running outside shirtless getting sun on stomach and back spikes your T. Even better if you got a private backyard and can get some sun on your balls and glutes.

mask off wrote:

Get the body fat off. Do the weights, do speed work and less mileage (30-50). Have regular sex- if the bar is open. ;)

Thanks for the good suggestions!

The bar is definitely open...but, now that I hit 49, it feels like I'm not, ahem, up for it. Sigh.

Don’t go on testosterone replacement therapy. I know personally at least 3 guys who have had bad outcomes from this.

Signed, guy who almost wrecked his marriage

49 Year Old Runner wrote:

mask off wrote:

Get the body fat off. Do the weights, do speed work and less mileage (30-50). Have regular sex- if the bar is open. ;)

Thanks for the good suggestions!

The bar is definitely open...but, now that I hit 49, it feels like I'm not, ahem, up for it. Sigh.

I take about 25mg of extra zinc and a multi that covers the rest of the bases. From what I've read Zinc, not in excess of 50mg a day helps immune system, and prostate heath. (you know you're really old when you have conversations about your prostate- you ain't there). ?

Anyway, age might not be it. Maybe low iron or something else? Maybe a checkup? Agree with the other guy, don't do the big T, too many bad side effects and you might blow a cardo gasket. Some people have good results with low level DHEA, but this is a banned drug too- if you are a pro. It also has side effects, but is probably safer than T.

Low body fat, weights, moderate mileage (40s usually) with about 12-20 mins in the Vo2 Max zone a week, seems to work pretty well for me. I also drink about 3 cups of coffee a day. Caffeine and Sun light, lifts your mood.

50 is more of a #. Some guys go through the "change" younger, some older. I'm kind a glad my sex drive is a little lower. It's just a natural progression and something we have to adjust to. Welcome to mid life! :)

What were the bad outcomes?

I know very little about testosterone replacement but there must be some real drawbacks or else everyone would do it?

I read somewhere that 6 x 20-30 secs of all out sprinting either on a bike or running up a hill can help boost T.

anyone else heard this?

Did you have you testosterone tested or are you spectulating from symptoms?

Just go to a Dr. and they will run a "fatigue panel" includes iron, thyroid, Testosterone, etc.

Maybe even seasonal depression or sth

I turned 49 in August, and I'm not sure if pandemic related, but definitely feels like I have 50% of the energy I used to have.

Doesn't help that I've put on 20lbs since April, only getting out a few times of week for shorter runs. Wake up, and sit at a desk all day.

I do take a multivitamin. Diet is OK, but I find portion control is required. I used to do IT when I went to the office (no breakfast/lunch, only eat between 5 and 9pm) and was easy to maintain, but that went out the window with offices closed for 18 months.

moanswers wrote:

I read somewhere that 6 x 20-30 secs of all out sprinting either on a bike or running up a hill can help boost T.

anyone else heard this?

From my experience, anything where you stress your system pretty hard for about 30 seconds or more- and not a ton of it (sprints, weights, pushups, short intervals- that don't wear you out), help. It seems this stimulates the body, much like a good warm up does before a race. I feel great after 8X400s, or a 30 min weight session! ?

I read somewhere that the biggest bang for your buck- in time running is 30-60 mins. This is when the body starts producing the "feel good" hormones, and helps your body repair. It seems more intense work accelerates this- thus weights and sprinting.

risk reward wrote:

Don’t go on testosterone replacement therapy. I know personally at least 3 guys who have had bad outcomes from this.

Signed, guy who almost wrecked his marriage

Testosterone doesn't ruin marriages, people do.

First of all I'm pretty sure this is fake, but ...

sorry, no

Good times are killing me wrote:

risk reward wrote:

Don’t go on testosterone replacement therapy. I know personally at least 3 guys who have had bad outcomes from this.

Signed, guy who almost wrecked his marriage

Testosterone doesn't ruin marriages, people do.

Correct. And alcohol doesn’t cause car accidents, drunk people driving do.

All I will say is this: biology has designed male testosterone to peak at 20ish and decline slowly from there. Studies show that in the year after his wife births a child, male testosterone drops dramatically as well. You can believe there is a good biological reason for the arc of life to flow this way, or you can try to fight against it.

The side effects are not good: fluid retention, moobs, acne, anger, mood swings, and increased risk of heart attack and prostrate cancer are just a few.

But the real problem is you’ve got a 45 year old guy with a 40 year old wife and kids who suddenly “feels” like he is 20 inside. High T is also associated with risk taking behavior and impulsiveness. I know 2 guys who cheated on their wives on T and another who was so pushy for sex with his wife and moody with her and the kids that she ended up cheating on him with a docile nice dude.

All these people made bad choices, but they were *influenced* by the T. And it’s really hard to get off of it too and try to restore your own body to a functional level. You are on it for life or have a brutal transition off. You are much better off doing natural things: lift weights, lose fat, vitamin D...etc. I do all those now and am so much better off.

King Tiger wrote:

Did you have you testosterone tested or are you spectulating from symptoms?

Just go to a Dr. and they will run a "fatigue panel" includes iron, thyroid, Testosterone, etc.

Maybe even seasonal depression or sth

Just speculating. Since I turned 49, my morning tent isn't there anymore. It, literally, feels like a lightswitch (sorry to repeat myself). I dunno know. I am very nervous though.

bfef wrote:

First of all I'm pretty sure this is fake, but ...

sorry, no

Not fake. Just not a fun confession. Sigh.

they believe some herbs can boost testosterone levels and i've done them for about a year now including Ashwa Ghanda (sp?) and ginger. Some foods, too, like oysters in particular and seafood in general.

I talked to my doc about testosterone replacement therapy and the doc starting listing the side effects and i was quite sure that it wasn't anything i wanted to try.

For me, this is all age related stuff, to be expected.

The only other thing that probably is a big factor and hasn't been mentioned yet is quality sleep. Might as well throw in the low stress environment if you want to hit them all...

Influenced by the T? Stop making excuses for you and your friends bad choices.

You lost us all at “prostrate”.

For all those looking into T therapy. Do some research.... T is linked to prostate issues some studies show.

Some swear by it, though. I was diagnosed with low T a while ago. Shots and patches were offered. After doing some digging, I opted to decline.

Good luck and stay safe