You Know the Feeling.
You’re at the pool with your kids and the first thing you think about isn’t them.
It’s whether you can keep your t-shirt on without it looking weird.
You’ve searched “should I start TRT” at midnight.
You’ve scrolled through before and after testosterone replacement therapy photos from different stages of the transformation looking for someone who actually looks like you.
Nothing real. Just clinics and fitness influencers and bodybuilders.
It’s not even about how you look anymore. It’s how much space it takes up in your head.
I was in the same place. So I stopped reading about it and started documenting what actually happens.
Day 1 of taking TRT till I'm jacked as a 37 year old dad
Day 1 of taking TRT till I’m jacked for the first time in my life as a 37 year old dad.
Starting weight 82kg
Body fat… 15% at least
Like a lot of dads I struggle with confidence when it comes to my body especially my mid section.
I’ve never had a 6 pack in my life
I’ve never felt confident with my shirt off
I even use a pillow to cover my stomach when I sit on the couch 🤷♂️
As well as taking TRT I’ll be training hard in the gym 3/4 times a week and following a nutrition plan to help me get Jacked!
Weekly TRT dosage:
150mg
Day 2 of taking TRT till I'm jacked as a 37 year old dad
Day 2 of taking TRT till I’m jacked for the first time in my life as a 37 year old dad.
My daughter has her first ice hockey session tonight 🏒
So…
Dropped the kids off at school then went and trained this morning. 💪
In and out in 70 minutes.
I usually don’t train on a Monday but got a busy week ahead so wanted to get off to a good start! ✅
Home for some bagels and eggs 🍳
Before sitting at the computer the rest of the day 💻
What time do you dads like to train at?
AM? PM? Late night?
Weekly TRT dosage:
150mg
Day 3 of taking TRT till I'm jacked as a 37 year old dad
Day 3 of taking TRT till I’m jacked for the first time in my life as a 37 year old dad.
This is not medical advice.
This is not product promotion.
This is a dad on TRT sharing his journey daily.
Weighed in this morning at 82.1kg (weighing myself daily)
For a large part of my life I just ate whatever I felt like. 🍩
As a result from the age 12/13 I was overweight. 😩
Which looking back majorly impacted my experiences at high school and stoped me from making the most of that period.
I’m not saying that you can’t enjoy yourself being an overweight person.
But from my own experience I have a lot of resentment to that time.
It wasn’t till my mid 20s I understood what a calorie was far less a macro.
I’ll never tell my kids that they can’t have food they enjoy.
But I will make sure they have all the info so they can make the best choice.
And I want to be there for them leading by example with what I put in my mouth!
🍳🍗🥩🍚🥔
Weekly TRT dosage:
150mg
Day 4 of taking TRT till I'm jacked as a 37 year old dad
Day 4 of taking TRT till I’m jacked for the first time in my life as a 37 year old dad.
This is not medical advice.
This is not product promotion.
This is a dad sharing is TRT journey one day at a time.
4 days on TRT now.
2 training sessions done this week.
Rest day today.
Not sure if it’s placebo (likely is) but I’m feeling great today.
Mood feels elevated and I’ve been able to focus / concentrate on tasks today at work.
More than I usually do, will take that!
Dads on TRT have you noticed improved concentration levels and focus?
Weekly TRT dosage:
150mg
Day 5 of taking TRT till I'm jacked as a 37 year old dad
Day 5 of taking TRT till I’m jacked for the first time in my life as a 37 year old dad.
Starting TRT level 9nmol/L
This is not medical advice.
This is not product promotion.
This is a dad sharing his journey on TRT each day.
Before I started TRT I have focused on getting my food and training in a good place.
This morning I weighed 81.3kg
I was 107kg at my lowest (mentally) point. 🍔
So even to get to this point I have put in a fair amount of graft.
Lots of ups and downs. 🎢
And going off the rails with my diet.
Which also impacted me mentally: confidence, focus, happiness.
For me now was the time to add TRT. 💉
Weekly TRT dosage:
150mg
1st March 2026
Feels great to get started with my TRT transformation journey.
For the last 5 weeks I have focused on dialling in my nutrition, supplementation, water intake, sleeping and training in preparation for starting my TRT journey.
This Weeks Pizza
My 1 month TRT transformation, In the first 30 days, I’m expecting more mental shifts than physical ones—better sleep, more energy, and hopefully that feeling of finally building momentum after years of false starts. This is just the beginning of what I hope will become my own TRT muscle gain before and after story. If it works the way I’ve seen for others, I’ll be able to say with confidence: TRT changed my life.
By the 6 month TRT transformation point, I hope everything will have changed—how I look, how I move, how I feel. I want better strength, increased muscle mass, higher libido, and an overall improved quality of life. I’m hoping my wife and kids notice the difference too. With each injection, it’s not just about muscle—it’s about becoming more present, more confident, and more capable.
By the time I reach my 1 year TRT transformation point, I hope to look back and see real change—not just in my body, but in my mindset, discipline, and confidence. I want my transformation to stand as proof of what’s possible for other dads scrolling through TRT before and after transformations, wondering if it’s worth it.
If things go as I expect, the impact of TRT will be undeniable: stronger workouts, sharper focus, better moods. I want to leave behind the days of low testosterone levels, low energy, and feeling like I was just getting through life instead of fully living it.
These images highlight a lesser-known but powerful part of the TRT transformation, testosterone face change before and after. As I work to lose fat and rebalance hormone levels, I hope to see visible improvements in facial definition, skin tone, and signs of aging often linked to symptoms of low testosterone.