Hey guys. Before anything else, I've done my research on Test E. Most people would recommend taking 500mg/wk (250mg E5D) and would say 250mg/week is a waste of time and money. However, I've seen a lot of contradictory opinions regarding the matter, with people saying that you can get decent gains from a low dose Test E cylce such as 250mg pw.
Here's a link on how a modest steriod cycle can still do wonders (backed up by an actual scientific study):
https://t-nation.com/pharma/the-effects-of-mild-cycles
Here's a before and after update of a guy who did a 250mg/week test e cycle coupled with low dose of EQ:
forums(dot)steroid(dot)com/members-pictures/58158-update-pics-first-day-last-day-cycle.html
With these in mind, I have decided on trying out this dosage for my first cycle. So please refrain from replying that I need to start with 500mg
Here's my plan:
Week 1-10: test E 250mg every week
Week 1-10: arimidex - 0.25mgs EOD (IF gyno symptoms emerge)
Week 12-15: nolva 40/40/20/20
Week 12-15: clomid 50/50/25/25
My goal is to simply pack some lean muscle mass without making people think I'm on something. I'm planning to eat only 500 more calories above my TDEE which is at 1890, so a total of 2400cal per day. Im trying to achieve a 50/25/25 C/P/F split since I'm an ectomorph and more resistant to carbs. I also have a hard time digesting large amounts of proteins.
Here's what my diet currently looks like:
Breakfast- 20g oats, 1 small banana, 32g protein blend (whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate), Herbalife F1 meal replacement shake [macros: Calories 345cal | 51g carbs, 38g protein, 4g fat]
AM snack- 2 boiled eggs medium, 1 peanut butter sandwich [macros: Calories 536cal | 38g carbs, 27g protein, 27g fat]
Lunch- 1.5 cups of rice, 130g of chicken breast [macros: Calories 443cal | 69g carbs, 35g protein, 1g fat]
PM snack- 1 peanut butter sandwich, 16g protein blennd [macros: Calories 396cal | 36g carbs, 15g protein, 19g fat]
Dinner- 130g fish fillet, 1 cup rice [macros: Calories 421cal | 51.3g carbs, 28.4g protein, 11.6g fat]
Total calories: 2334 calories, 272g carbs,159g protein, 64g fat
During my workout days I'd throw in 32 grams of protein blend with 20g oats pre- and post-workout and a banana for post-workout.
I'm planning to workout 4 days a week with this split. I'm also incorporating HIIT for cardio. I have a personal trainer so I'm being pushed every workout.
Monday: Chest Biceps
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Shoulders triceps
Thursday:Rest
Friday:Back legs
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: HIIT
Sleep for around 6-7 hours a night.
As for supps, Im gonna take multivitamins 3x a day, creatine before workout, and whey protein blend (as stated above).
I guess I've stated everything I need to say. Given this kind of set-up and a 250mg/wk test e cycle, how much muscle mass can I expect to gain in 10 weeks? Is my PCT on point or does it need improvement? Any tips on how to make this experience? Any precautions I need to be wary about as a newbie to AAS? Have anyone tried the same cycle with the same low dose?
Thanks guys. I'll be providing stats at the bottom. Cheers
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Some stats:
1. Age: 22
2. Height: 5'6"
3. Weight: 126lbs
3. BF: 14.5% (measured using weighing scale with body fat measurement)
3. Lifting experience: 2 years
Other information:
1. I'm a natural ectomorph. I've read that we're more resistant to carbs that's why Im doing a 50/30/20 c/p/f split.
2. I was a long distance runner back in college, running a minimum of 10km per day
3. After graduating, I decided to put on some weight since I only weighed 100lbs back then. I packed 26lbs since I started going to the gym. That's not all muscle tho. I looked like skinny-fat.
I've been keeping track of my food intake especially my macros using this app called MyFitnessPal. I also joined a nutrition club (Herbalife-based) just recently so they can keep track of my progress also. (I hope you guys see how dedicated I am). I even hired a personal trainer.
I've been in the program/club for quite a while now but it seems that I'm losing muscle and gaining fat despite eating just above my TDEE (500 cals over) and working out hard 3x a week. This is very disappointing considering how much time, money, and effort I'm putting in to this. I'm resorting to AAS to pack in a few lean muscle mass.
My body build. Flexed.
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Here's a link on how a modest steriod cycle can still do wonders (backed up by an actual scientific study):
https://t-nation.com/pharma/the-effects-of-mild-cycles
Here's a before and after update of a guy who did a 250mg/week test e cycle coupled with low dose of EQ:
forums(dot)steroid(dot)com/members-pictures/58158-update-pics-first-day-last-day-cycle.html
With these in mind, I have decided on trying out this dosage for my first cycle. So please refrain from replying that I need to start with 500mg
Here's my plan:
Week 1-10: test E 250mg every week
Week 1-10: arimidex - 0.25mgs EOD (IF gyno symptoms emerge)
Week 12-15: nolva 40/40/20/20
Week 12-15: clomid 50/50/25/25
My goal is to simply pack some lean muscle mass without making people think I'm on something. I'm planning to eat only 500 more calories above my TDEE which is at 1890, so a total of 2400cal per day. Im trying to achieve a 50/25/25 C/P/F split since I'm an ectomorph and more resistant to carbs. I also have a hard time digesting large amounts of proteins.
Here's what my diet currently looks like:
Breakfast- 20g oats, 1 small banana, 32g protein blend (whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate), Herbalife F1 meal replacement shake [macros: Calories 345cal | 51g carbs, 38g protein, 4g fat]
AM snack- 2 boiled eggs medium, 1 peanut butter sandwich [macros: Calories 536cal | 38g carbs, 27g protein, 27g fat]
Lunch- 1.5 cups of rice, 130g of chicken breast [macros: Calories 443cal | 69g carbs, 35g protein, 1g fat]
PM snack- 1 peanut butter sandwich, 16g protein blennd [macros: Calories 396cal | 36g carbs, 15g protein, 19g fat]
Dinner- 130g fish fillet, 1 cup rice [macros: Calories 421cal | 51.3g carbs, 28.4g protein, 11.6g fat]
Total calories: 2334 calories, 272g carbs,159g protein, 64g fat
During my workout days I'd throw in 32 grams of protein blend with 20g oats pre- and post-workout and a banana for post-workout.
I'm planning to workout 4 days a week with this split. I'm also incorporating HIIT for cardio. I have a personal trainer so I'm being pushed every workout.
Monday: Chest Biceps
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Shoulders triceps
Thursday:Rest
Friday:Back legs
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: HIIT
Sleep for around 6-7 hours a night.
As for supps, Im gonna take multivitamins 3x a day, creatine before workout, and whey protein blend (as stated above).
I guess I've stated everything I need to say. Given this kind of set-up and a 250mg/wk test e cycle, how much muscle mass can I expect to gain in 10 weeks? Is my PCT on point or does it need improvement? Any tips on how to make this experience? Any precautions I need to be wary about as a newbie to AAS? Have anyone tried the same cycle with the same low dose?
Thanks guys. I'll be providing stats at the bottom. Cheers
----------------------------------------------------------------
Some stats:
1. Age: 22
2. Height: 5'6"
3. Weight: 126lbs
3. BF: 14.5% (measured using weighing scale with body fat measurement)
3. Lifting experience: 2 years
Other information:
1. I'm a natural ectomorph. I've read that we're more resistant to carbs that's why Im doing a 50/30/20 c/p/f split.
2. I was a long distance runner back in college, running a minimum of 10km per day
3. After graduating, I decided to put on some weight since I only weighed 100lbs back then. I packed 26lbs since I started going to the gym. That's not all muscle tho. I looked like skinny-fat.
I've been keeping track of my food intake especially my macros using this app called MyFitnessPal. I also joined a nutrition club (Herbalife-based) just recently so they can keep track of my progress also. (I hope you guys see how dedicated I am). I even hired a personal trainer.
I've been in the program/club for quite a while now but it seems that I'm losing muscle and gaining fat despite eating just above my TDEE (500 cals over) and working out hard 3x a week. This is very disappointing considering how much time, money, and effort I'm putting in to this. I'm resorting to AAS to pack in a few lean muscle mass.
My body build. Flexed.
View attachment 566989
