ParaManiac wrote:Thanks Craig.
Yes,for as long as i can remember,ive held fat around the chest,it's always the last place to come off when dieting,even when i've been very low bf,my chest has still been a problem,puffy nips etc.

This is why i've always suspected an imbalance.... anyway,i've bought the DIM so will see if it helps any,will get retested in about 12 weeks.

My problem with the diet thing is i'm unwilling to fully let myself go,i need to stay in shape(the chest issue may well be the overriding factor here) and i'm aware this has held me back somewhat.

Cheers mate

Dtlv74 wrote:I think nettle root is linked with SHBG reduction... something about it providing a compound which binds to SHBG with a greater affinity than testosterone (or at least comparative affinity to test). Will look for the studies for you.

Ideally you want to identify the cause behind the elevated SHBG though.

ParaManiac wrote:Anyway,i've had a serious think about my options and i've come to the conclusion that i will not be running a course,i would just be doing it for the wrong(in my mind) reasons.

I think you are probably right. I've been thinking about it too but come to the conclusion that that path is one only really worth following for two reasons - serious bodybuilding aspirations or as a form of HRT in later years. I may return to the idea when I'm the other side of 40 for HRT type purposes but for now and my own goals and patchy dedication it would not be appropriate.

simon m wrote:looking very lean and good mate. ALways good to pose in cammo