first time cycle/master competitor/help

[w8t lifter]

Hello. First post. I apologize in advance for any info I leave out or pertinent protocol of this board.

short story. 50 plus male. Working out 35 years. Competitive natty bodybuilder with over 50 shows over 25 year span.(many titles in tested and untested shows) Pretty much reached genetic potential decades ago.

stage weight 5 9 180 give or take.

took blood work month ago-560total.
*decided to do a cypionate only cycle. CENTRINO cyp at 250xtwice week. Today exactly 4 weeks.
Heres my experience and question.
195 this am with abs that I would sport at 185lbs
Authentic to bodybuilding lifestyle. Dont drink. No late nights...etc. I love training and taking good care of myself.
I have a big show in about 5 weeks. I noticed im holding water. Lean mind you...say 8-9%...but trademark separation not quite there.
Doing classic physique so cant compete above 192lbs.
what other "supplement" would you recommend to harden me up? As a natty I was always lean..just not big enough.
also I read that the 4 week mark is when one would see real results?
No side effects yet. Arimidex nearby if I feel any nipple situations.
Havent decided PCT yet as so many differnet opinion on what to use. Thinking of getting nolvadex??? Any input would he very appreciate. Thank you in advance.

 

[Milton]

Welcome to the boards! You got some good advice coming your way.

 

[tx045]

Have you had bloodwork? If not we're just making educated guesses but I'd bet your e2 is up and is more than likely one of the reasons you're holding some water.

The arimidex should've been started on day 1

 

[halfwit]

Well, whomever talked you into a cycle 9 weeks out did you no favors. As tx045 mentioned above, that water retention IS a side effect, and what your arimidex is for. (on top of preventing boobies and your prostate becoming the size of an elephant)

I don't even know where to go with this at this point. You're in the home stretch, and doing something that should have started with plenty of time to tweak things before you hit the stage.

You might get lucky if it's only a regional and you just come in full, which you can take advantage of via sodium/water manipulation - but a national is going to be rough.

You should start the adex NOW, and let your coach know what's going on. Unless you're solo, in which case modify what you need to (water/fat) at this point. Diuretics can help too if you continue carrying too much water, but all the excess glycogen may hamper your results. Then again, classic physique hasn't really seemed consistent to me in how it's judged yet, so you may be fine too.

 

[Milton]

Look forward to seeing your blood results.

 

[w8t lifter]

Thanks gentleman I will start arimidex asap. What should the doseage be and for what length of time? Im very grateful for everyone's input. I will listen.

 

[tx045]

Alot of competitors end up dropping testosterone a couple weeks out

 

[halfwit]

Thanks gentleman I will start arimidex asap. What should the doseage be and for what length of time? Im very grateful for everyone's input. I will listen.

It varies from person to person. A private blood test will tell you for sure, but I'd start at least at 0.25mg EOD. Tx045 is also correct in that many guys completely drop test before a show to eradicate all water.