First cycle over. thoughts. pct begins in a few days.
I"m just wrapping up my first cycle, I'm in my late 30s. I wanted to share my observations with everyone and put more information out there so we can all continue to learn.
I planned on doing test e at 500mg for 12 weeks. I started the first two weeks at about 250 mg to see how my body would react, and because I wasn't too sure about the product since it was homemade by who knows who and found its way to me. After about 3-4 weeks I began to doubt it was real after seeing few results (and I know it usually takes about 5-6 weeks to really start up) so I upped it to about 600 mg a week taking into account that I felt it was watered down a bit. I ran out after about 11 weeks.
Results: I started at 175 lbs and ended at about 208-210 lbs depending on the day. I ate like an SOB. I had to cut out cardio cause I am working full time and schooling full time and only had time for weights when not studying. So my bodyfat definitely went up. Strength skyrocketed in all areas. I focus on mostly free weights but mix in a couple machines; my strength went up so much I can lift almost the entire stack on any machine. This is not to brag because I'm sure most of you here are way stronger than me but I include these to give an idea of my progress: DB curls went from 55s x 8 to 75s x8. Incline bench went up about 40 lbs, squats went up from 255x8 to about 315x10. Lat pulldowns (slow and controlled, wide grip) from about 200 x 6 to about 275x5.
Sides: I used aromasin from two weeks in, every day. About 5 or so weeks in, I was very hot around the clock, constantly sweating and actually lost two pounds while eating about 4300 calories a day! My bedsheets and pillow were drenched every night for about two weeks then it went away. A few times I couldn't sleep well. I had minor acne on my leg for about 3 weeks. My forearms have had acne the whole cycle, more towards the end of the cycle. In the first half of the cycle, I had very short patience and was irritated for no reason often. That went away the last half as well. My nips were sore and puffy the entire cycle and poked out my shirts.
Food: I kept a daily food log the first half of the cycle. I went from 3500 cal to 4000 to 4500 to 5000 calories. Once I got to 210 lbs I began tapering down the calories for a more manageable level during post cycle therapy (pct). I had 15 grams healthy fat at almost every meal. Post workout I had 100-175 grams of carbs, 80 grams carbs at all other meals. Protein was at 50 grams a meal.
Others' impressions: One lady at work asked if I was drinking a lot of protein shakes or was I taking steroids. Friends and family said I have really bulked up and even gotten taller (though I've never heard of aas doing that).
My impressions: My traps have increased the most. They have changed shape and are much thicker. Arms are noticeably bigger, esp the triceps. My pecs have gotten much thicker. Legs developed more outter sweep.
Conclusion: I am very happy with the results and it has given me the bodyshape I have always wanted. However, I researched aas a lot while on cycle and learned quite a bit more from documented studies that clearly show tremendous heart damage after prolonged use, and I don't know if I will do another cycle. Why kill your heart to look good for a few years? Also, the prostate is altered forever with aas. I will post some of the studies I saved when I have some time, I'd like to hear others' take after reading them.
Thanks guys. It was a great ride.
I"m just wrapping up my first cycle, I'm in my late 30s. I wanted to share my observations with everyone and put more information out there so we can all continue to learn.
I planned on doing test e at 500mg for 12 weeks. I started the first two weeks at about 250 mg to see how my body would react, and because I wasn't too sure about the product since it was homemade by who knows who and found its way to me. After about 3-4 weeks I began to doubt it was real after seeing few results (and I know it usually takes about 5-6 weeks to really start up) so I upped it to about 600 mg a week taking into account that I felt it was watered down a bit. I ran out after about 11 weeks.
Results: I started at 175 lbs and ended at about 208-210 lbs depending on the day. I ate like an SOB. I had to cut out cardio cause I am working full time and schooling full time and only had time for weights when not studying. So my bodyfat definitely went up. Strength skyrocketed in all areas. I focus on mostly free weights but mix in a couple machines; my strength went up so much I can lift almost the entire stack on any machine. This is not to brag because I'm sure most of you here are way stronger than me but I include these to give an idea of my progress: DB curls went from 55s x 8 to 75s x8. Incline bench went up about 40 lbs, squats went up from 255x8 to about 315x10. Lat pulldowns (slow and controlled, wide grip) from about 200 x 6 to about 275x5.
Sides: I used aromasin from two weeks in, every day. About 5 or so weeks in, I was very hot around the clock, constantly sweating and actually lost two pounds while eating about 4300 calories a day! My bedsheets and pillow were drenched every night for about two weeks then it went away. A few times I couldn't sleep well. I had minor acne on my leg for about 3 weeks. My forearms have had acne the whole cycle, more towards the end of the cycle. In the first half of the cycle, I had very short patience and was irritated for no reason often. That went away the last half as well. My nips were sore and puffy the entire cycle and poked out my shirts.
Food: I kept a daily food log the first half of the cycle. I went from 3500 cal to 4000 to 4500 to 5000 calories. Once I got to 210 lbs I began tapering down the calories for a more manageable level during post cycle therapy (pct). I had 15 grams healthy fat at almost every meal. Post workout I had 100-175 grams of carbs, 80 grams carbs at all other meals. Protein was at 50 grams a meal.
Others' impressions: One lady at work asked if I was drinking a lot of protein shakes or was I taking steroids. Friends and family said I have really bulked up and even gotten taller (though I've never heard of aas doing that).
My impressions: My traps have increased the most. They have changed shape and are much thicker. Arms are noticeably bigger, esp the triceps. My pecs have gotten much thicker. Legs developed more outter sweep.
Conclusion: I am very happy with the results and it has given me the bodyshape I have always wanted. However, I researched aas a lot while on cycle and learned quite a bit more from documented studies that clearly show tremendous heart damage after prolonged use, and I don't know if I will do another cycle. Why kill your heart to look good for a few years? Also, the prostate is altered forever with aas. I will post some of the studies I saved when I have some time, I'd like to hear others' take after reading them.
Thanks guys. It was a great ride.
