7 days into Test E cycle

[Enhanced_Engine_Builder]

So today is day 7 of my test e cycle 500mg/week
So far everything is going well. I have noticed a bit of water retention but I transitioned my calories from maint. to surplus and a few dinners were pretty dirty and full of sodium so I'm not sure if it's from the test or my sodium intake going from 1500 to 4500-5000. Anyway for those who have done test only cycles what was your experience with water retention and estrogen sides within the first 7 days. I have been taking .5 arim. The evening of my pin days.

5' 9"
200lbs
14/15%bf
30yrs old

[LowT]

None.
.5 of Adex on pin days? When are those? You had bloods done prior to cycle?

[Jackman96]

Yeah extra test will cause some water bloat. Just try to keep estrogen in check and it’s not an issue so long as the extra weight gain doesn’t have health issues, but at your size that shouldn’t be a concern.

Eat up and use the extra full muscles to move some heavy weight and grow.

I reccomended getting bloodwork about six weeks in to see where the levels are at


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[Muskem]

.5 a.dex eod will suffice on the estro sides
pins evenly spaced, did you front load?

[Enhanced_Engine_Builder]

I had pre bloods done
Test was 398
Estrogen 20
I pinned the first time last Saturday and again on Tuesday, and my third was Friday. I started arimidex the evening of the second pin and again yesterday evening.

[LowT]

Yeah, that's good. Have fun.

[Enhanced_Engine_Builder]

Do yo8 guys think it's too soon to be experiencing estrogen sides only being 7 days in?

[Jackman96]

Yeah sounds like your excited with some placebo. Steroid side effects are quite gradual.

Not to say they aren’t serious, but there’s normally indicators and shit before it needs attention.

You seem to be doing the right things. Hang tight stay on the diet and training don’t get lazy and pull bloods in another month or two


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[Drillit]

I’d say it’s sodium 7 days in. 0.5 Adex eod. Make sure your drinking at least 1 gallon of water per day. Fluid intake is key for me to fight retention.


Drillit

[JClapp]

.5 Adex min twice a week..and i am good

[Enhanced_Engine_Builder]

I was thinking it was a bit early for any thing and yeah I may be looking for it more than seeing it. I drink 200-250oz a day. Anything less than 200oz and I notice water retention. I really think it's my diet I've been on bit of a binger and been hungry as fuck. Plan is to clean back up at the beginning of the week as I have a weekend planned out with the family and I'm a dad before a body builder and I have no plans for shows or making this a career so although I keep my diet clean I still live life because I see myself as in a good enough spot to do so. Thank you guys for your replys and input. It's much appreciated. I have blood work planned for the Friday of week 6

[Rizkybuziness]

Last cycle was test c for about 8 weeks. No problems with water. Actually, leaned up quite a bit.

[Enhanced_Engine_Builder]

I don't see me leaning up at all. I was in a cut for damn near a whole year. I got down to 185 and was miserable there. I'm ready to grow. If fat and water are a by product, fuck it, I'll deal with that later. I've Maintained 195-200lbs for a while fairly easily any thing less than that I have to kill carbs and do 45 min of cardio everyday and feel like a zombie and watch my strength drop like crazy. I'll let everyone know how my labs look at the 6 week mark.