Quote Originally Posted by kfizzle View Post
Please share the protocol that you use to get results safely. I'm tossing this around just need to make sure I got everything in line first.

This post is very informative and appreciate BTW brother PAIN!
I would recommend using a short acting slin for a first timer so you can time it best. Using long acting ones you will peak at different times. With the short ones they are easy to manage. So go with something like Humalog or novolog. Start very low so 2IU or so. The first time don't even go out. Use it at home and have carbs ready just so you can get used to it. The first time I used it I went hypo so fast even at a very low dose. Once you feel comfortable I would recommend something like 4IU pre workout. 1 hour pre slin I would recommend a balanced meal of protein, carbs and good fats. For the first 2 weeks after you have slin I would recommend some carbs just till you get more used to it... I used high protein fruit yoghurts but anything will do (bananas are good).

Whilst you train sip on a shake of EAA's and Carbs. Peptropro is another great protein source but I can be expensive... I like EAA's (BCAA's are good too). The amount varies for everyone. 10g carbs per 1IU is a good system to use. However for the first few times obviously use way more than that so even if you use 2-4Iu slin go with 80g carbs in your shake. I prefer HBCD's (highly branched cyclic dextrin) but they are expensive. Karboload and vitargo are other good choices. However Dextrose is great too and super cheap. The key is finding what suits you best and something that falls into your budget.

The key with the shake is to sip it slowly throughout your entire workout. I recommend starting to sip it 10 mins before you start training and finishing at the end of your training. With slin sometimes the carb amount is not so important as the timing. What I mean by that is say I need 100g carbs to stop me going hypo with my slin dose. If I were to take my slin and drink those 100g carbs within 20 mins you can bet I will go hypo 2 hours later. However if I were to sip those carbs slowly throughout my workout I will be fine and have a great workout.

Once you get used to it you can move up in dose. I don't think you will ever need more than 10IU at one time. The same system should be used with that dose. A good meal earlier on. Slin then your intra shake. Then later (post workout sometime) a big meal of protein and carbs. I would try to avoid fats when the slin is active. Good post workout meals could be chicken and rice or pasta. I like to add in some slow and fast digesting carbs post workout after slin. So sometimes I will do chicken and brown pasta but will drizzle honey on the chicken (seasoned with chilli flakes too).

Always have carbs on hand incase of an emergency. Sometimes you may be more sensitive than others. I have haribo jellies in my gym bag as my emergency carbs but never have to use them.

The key with slin is using it to gain the most out of it. So many guys are scared to get fat (it shuttles everything) from it that they try and use as few carbs as possible. Guys having 30-40g carbs with 10IU for example. Some guys overloading fast acting proteins with no carbs even. This outlook is so wrong imo (and dangerous). You want to get the most out of your slin as possible. It shuttles nutrients to the muscle so give it plenty of them. Lots of good protein and carbs and that will lead to muscle growth and insane fullness. Keep your dose 10IU or below and use it pre workout so you are training hard when it's active and it can give your physique a completely different dimension. I don't use much slin but excited to start it again

Your slin sensitivity is vital so before using it you want to ensure you are lean. Taking slin when you are fat is just asking to get fatter. If you ever need anymore help just let me know. I think maintaining slin sensitivity during your breaks is vital too. I can go more into that in the future though.