Advice for over 40 1st time steroid user?

[oldfeller]

Hi Everyone... I'm 42 and was getting all set to try my first cycle of test. Was going to try the 250mg 2x a week. Now after reading some posts I'm scared to give it a go because of my age... I'm 5'10 about 190 lbs. Not sure of my bf%, people say I look fit, but I've got a little bit of a belly.

How dangerous is a basic cycle of test? I've got high blood pressure, but it's kept under control with meds. and Im hypothyroid, but take synthroid for that.

I don't really want to tell my Dr. that I'm taking testosterone, and I don't really want to ask for bloodwork, etc.

Could I do a smaller dosage... Maybe 125mg 2x a week? Would that be safer, etc.? How dangerous is this stuff?

I'd really like to try a cycle. I'm not looking to get HUGE, just want a little more definition for an older guy but don't want to kill myself either... Tired of seeing skinny young guys come to the gym and a couple of months later they've got more muscle and definition than I've been able to build in the past 5 years there and I work out harder than them!

Any suggestions??? ie... Try lower dose, forget the whole idea, etc..

Thanks everyone for taking the time to read.

 

[Bullishness]

Hey old feller, I just finished my first cycle of Test cyp 600wk and Tren Ace 400wk. I am 47 yrs old and 6' and started at 190lbs ended a 16 week cycle at 224. You will hear all kinds of do's and dont's. In the end it is your decision. If i were you i would start at 500mg Test for 12 to 14 weeks and have your diet in check and a very very hardy appetite. If you cant eat you won't grow.
Have a good Aromatase inhibitor (AI) and PCT set up with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) blast and enjoy the ride. All you are doing is enhancing what god has already given you. Be smart and watch bp. Go for it!

 

[Jack Torsbear4]

a couple of things....im 35

your gunna have to get bloodwork, a lot of ppl dont. u can get it done privately or just tell him u want a full panel of tests dont mention roids

id do 1 shot 250 per week (every 5 days). up it gradually but see how that goes

eat clean heart heathly diet w grains oats fish oil chicken breasts etc.

hgh may be a better fit.

cardio

dont stay on too long

the risk is greatly minimized.

 

[Bullishness]

Oh, i forgot to mention that it was a Great experience and i wish i would have started years ago, Already have my next cycle planned out.

 

[Hrnyfckr]

I don't think the issue for you is age... I think you should be concerned more about your blood pressure.... A rise in BP is a common and likely side of test. How stable is your BP?How much medication do you take? What are the sides of your BP meds? I'm 50 and I cycle, but I'm in perfect health. Perhaps you should open a thread asking about AAS use with high BP? You need to research this!!!

 

[pirovoliko]

I don't think the issue for you is age... I think you should be concerned more about your blood pressure.... A rise in BP is a common and likely side of test. How stable is your BP?How much medication do you take? What are the sides of your BP meds? I'm 50 and I cycle, but I'm in perfect health. Perhaps you should open a thread asking about AAS use with high BP? You need to research this!!!

Good suggestion. I agree that the BP seems to be the main concern here. I would not proceed unless I knew more about beginning a cycle with an already elevated BP.

 

[Bullseye Forever]

I don't think the issue for you is age... I think you should be concerned more about your blood pressure.... A rise in BP is a common and likely side of test. How stable is your BP?How much medication do you take? What are the sides of your BP meds? I'm 50 and I cycle, but I'm in perfect health. Perhaps you should open a thread asking about AAS use with high BP? You need to research this!!!

i agree,i have high blood pressure as well,but still cycle,just finished my 4th cycle with test/deca,first 3 was test only,and im fixin to be 46,you gotta watch the BP brother,i know deca was brutal on me,but i had to get my blood pressure meds increased and it kept it in check,just be careful and get blood work done at least 3 times during cycle