So believe it or not there is a formula for exactly how much test you should start with.
It’s 1mg of test for every 1lb of body weight.
So let’s just say you weigh 180lbs.
1mg X 180lbs = 180mg of testosterone.
That should be the minimum amount in order for you to maintain what size you have and still grow. As long as the calories are there.
Even at 180lbs 250mg API (Actual pharmaceutical ingredient) of Test E is definitely enough to grow, again as long as the diet and calories are there.
So you say you are running Test E
250mg/ml
72.0% of that is API (Actual pharmaceutical ingredient, Testosterone)
The other 28.0% is the Enanthate ester.
So for 1ml at 250mg/ml you’re only getting
180mg API (Actual pharmaceutical ingredient, Test)
So add 30% to each injection. (Which is 0.3ml, for the ester.
So if you weigh 180lbs. And you want to have 250mg API
You would pin 1.3ml of oil.
If it were me. I would follow that formula.
For a few reasons. And I would break my injections up into 3 days. 0.4ml M,W,F That way you have the most stable serum concentration levels.
1. your test levels are already at BB Levels.
2. You say the acne is a problem. Well lower your test and it generally won’t be.(also look at your estrogen and prolactin, they play a role in acne as well believe it or not) injection frequency also play a role.
3. Your gear will go further and last a little longer.
4. It’s ALWAYS, ALWAYS. A better idea to start small and work your way up.
Easier to mitigate sides as they slowly pop up. Remember it’s the sudden spike in levels that cause sides!
And FYI you THOUGHT you were pinning 500mg of test. But pretty much no one knows or takes into consideration the ester percentage. But you were only actually getting 350mg API.
So see my point. You need a lot less than you actually think to grow!!
Less is more with AAS Trust me
I hope this helps you in the future. And if there was any of that, that you didn’t understand by all means ask questions.
Good luck