Week 1 day 7
Hey everybody! I've decided to run a log for my first cycle. Not just for me but for newbies like me so they maybe have something to reference when they're trying to decide whether or not to dive into the world of AAS.
I'm 36 years old. 6ft even and my current weight is 189. Body fat is hovering 16-17%. I've always had a pretty strong lower body as I'm built pretty thick below the waist but my upper body is just trash. I attribute some of it to having long limbs but that's probably just an excuse.
I'm running 500mgs of Testobolin (Test E) per week with a frontload of 1000mgs in the first week. Pinning glutes only but I haven't moved to the left side yet. Very little PIP with the 3 injections I've done and mostly just with the first. Today I hit my one week mark. I haven't really noticed any strength gains outside of the placebo effect even with the frontload. I hit a squat PR and that had me excited but realized it was all in my head. I wonder if other people get as impatient as me? I've actually been considering throwing some prop in there just to get more immediate results. I'm kind of an all or nothing kind of guy with things I've picked up in my life but I'm trying to stay away from that mindset so I don't do something stupid.
I'm excited to get this thing rolling at full steam and for anyone reading this (if at all), if you have input or advice please share. I'm not so arrogant that I can't take constructive criticism or advice from people with a lot more experience. Cheers fellas.
Also the pic was just my cut before I went on holiday.
Week 1 day 7
Hey everybody! I've decided to run a log for my first cycle. Not just for me but for newbies like me so they maybe have something to reference when't they're trying to decide whether or not to dive into the world of AAS.
I'm 36 years old. 6ft even and my current weight is 189. Body fat is hovering 16-17%. I've always had a pretty strong lower body as I'm built pretty thick below the waist but my upper body is just trash. I attribute some of it to having long limbs but that's probably just an excuse.
I'm running 500mgs of Testobolin (Test E) per week with a frontload of 1000mgs in the first week. Pinning glutes only but I haven't moved to the left side yet. Very little PIP with the 3 injections I've done and mostly just with the first. Today I hit my one week mark. I haven't really noticed any strength gains outside of the placebo effect even with the frontload. I hit a squat PR and that had me excited but realized it was all in my head. I wonder if other people get as impatient as me? I've actually been considering throwing some prop in there just to get more immediate results. I'm kind of an all or nothing kind of guy with things I've picked up in my life but I'm trying to stay away from that mindset so I don't do something stupid.
I'm excited to get this thing rolling at full steam and for anyone reading this (if at all), if you have input or advice please share. I'm not so arrogant that I can't take constructive criticism or advice from people with a lot more experience. Cheers fellas.
Also the pic was just my cut before I went on holiday.
You dont need to front load. Especially with virgin receptors. What is your weekly dose?
I will simplify this: Frontloading not usually recommend first cycle. We don't know how our bodies react and convert Test to estrogen. Even higher risk of early early estro issues had someone included dianabol due to it's conversion.
You should be fine though. If you notice nipple sensitivity within next week or two, administer AI. If you are already running AI, slightly increase dose until symptom goes away. Then back to original dose.
There are other methods, this one is simple as I don't know what you have.
What AI do you have on hand?
What else do you have on hand?
You will find that this shit isn't magic. It merely creates an environment for greater recovery, and gains. You have to take advantage of that environment.
Once we know what else you have, we can give further info.
"It's a lot of hard work, it's hard work that most people don't realize. I think the consistency of the hard work, is the hardest part." Dallas McCarver
Thanks man. I mean it's already done so I can't change that. I haven't noticed any sides of estrogen but I did jump on .5 Adex eod from day one. Diet and training have been consistent so we'll see. I would really like to jump on an oral but I know people will say I don't need it so I digress...
Today was injection #4. 250mg of test e. Over the last couple days I've noticed that my irritability has went up substantially. Nothing a little walk and some breathing can't take care of but little things have been getting on my nerves. My longtime girlfriend has been supportive and understanding which is nice because she gave me permissions before I ever ordered my gear. Also, not sure if it's my elevated testosterone or the small changes in my physique but she has been as horny as I have which is double nice.
Overall I feel good. I've noticed a little extra focus in the gym and maybe some minor strength gains but that could also be attributed from just being dedicated to the lifestyle. Not sure. My endurance for training has gone up so I've been taking advantage of that and really trying to push myself harder. Also, like I said earlier, there has been some change in my physique but nothing that would blow anyone away. Just minor vascularity differences, shoulders are a little more rounded, and my back is filling in some. My quads and hams feel more firm and that's probably where I've noticed some strength gains the most. I pulled 405 deadlifts easier then ever last night and my front squats were a little easier at 315 (not by much). Leg extensions seemed basic which was cool as well. Other then that, not much to report as far as performance goes. Chest day was just meh... Slightly above average I guess but mainly in volume.
On a side note... Does anyone else get satisfaction from pinning? Like I find myself really looking forward to it which I never thought would be possible. Its oddly satisfying. Some creepy shit but whatever. Hoping for some better updates next time around. For the 6 of you that probably have read this out of bordem. Take care fellas.
Ok so I've realized a couple things. 1. The strength gains aren't nearly what I thought they'd be up to this point. 2. My body has started to show some change but I'm not sure if I'm as excited as I thought I would be. 3. Diet and nutrition are absolutely without a doubt of the utmost importance. I fell off the wagon a little this weekend hanging out with friends and I've felt like shit the past couple days. I have to refocus on that starting right now.
I will admit that I didn't think I've changed much but my girlfriend has seen some change in me. A little more conceded and selfish mostly and after some self reflection I would probably agree. That is something I'm going to try to work on as I really don't want anyone close to mentoring feel alienated. Mainly because I've been so consumed by the process that a lot of things have been kind of secondary to me and that's not how it should be. I'm starting to question if I really needed to move to gear to improve. Obviously the changes are there but I thought I'd feel better about myself but I'm just not sure if in the end that it is THAT important to me. The process doesn't bother me whatsoever but it does make me question whether the goals I set for myself were truly at the top of my priority list.
Anyways... I'm going to continue to push through and finish what I started regardless the outcome. Sides wise, really not much to talk about there. No acne (yet). No major temper issues. Maybe some mood swings and probably a little more emotional then usual but nothing crazy. Adex seems to be doing its job and I might think about downing the dosage. Currently at .5 eod.
There is some awkwardness at the gym and I'm trying to figure out if it's all in my head or not. Its typically the same crew every morning at the gym and I've sensed that some of the guys may be starting to talk. My gains are noticeable and clearly not achievable in the matter of 3 weeks. It makes me a little self conscious to be honest. Did anyone else feel that way at first? I really don't have the type A personality which would thrive on a situation like that. It's weird.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Have a great day fam. I'll post progress pictures at the end of the week.
First of all, imo, you've got to change your mindset regarding what the fuq anyone thinks about you (exception: your gal as you don't want to mess that up im sure) but these guys in the gym "fux em and feed em fish heads". Don't let anyone devalue you. May be all in your head anyhow. They may be complimenting you.
Take lots of pics you’re gonna grow real nicely. First cycle is the bomb you’ll never experience another cycle like it plus you’re body is primed coming off your cut and being nice and lean. Shows you also know a thing or two about nutrition which is refreshing to see in someone who is relative novice.
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