Sorry for the slow reply Colorado... I get involved in too many threads lol
Yep, that profile pic was taken last summer on my 40th birthday, I'd say my arms are a tad bigger this year, although my delts don't seem as good now as they were then, but I did have a slight tear not so long ago - I'm currently a similar bf% to back then too...
My first cycle was a Test/Deca/D'bol 10 week cycle... (Poor PCT)
2nd cycle was a Test/Eq 12 week cycle with and E.C.A stack to strip off...
My last cycle which I literally took last pin yesterday was another Test/Eq 12 week cycle, with slighter higher dosages pinned every 3.5 days instead of weekly, front loaded with D'bol and tailed off with 'Var
I've also ran HGH for 4 months a year for the last 3 years - although I'm sure my last 2 lots have been bunk gear
As far as results from those 3 cycles...
The 1st cycle shut me down really bad - I was naive, never ran a PCT, or took an Aromatase inhibitor (AI) or HCG during cycle, and had to go to my doc for help...
My 2nd cycle went really well, no sides, good strength increases and loved the vascularity and hardness that I finished with (see profile pic)
My 3rd cycle has also gone well, the extra dosage doesn't really show, and I'd say I'm no bigger than I was in that pic. I had to play around with the 'Var dosage... went in to high and had bad insomnia and high BP... brought it down to 100g, sides lessened a bit, but for safety I dropped it to 50g to finish the cycle...
I'm a relative newcomer to the world of 'gear' - I really wished I had found this forum ages ago... there's some knowledgeable and good-hearted guys on here with your best interests at heart - I get the feeling we are all in this together, and it's reassuring...
As for future cycles... I'm gonna take time out for now, probably about 16-18 weeks, and then start my 4th cycle....
I'm in 2 minds... VERY tempted to have my first outing on a low dosage Tren Ace/Test cycle... I feel I'm ready, and I know I could get help on here for the dosages, durations, precautionary measures etc... HOWEVER... I'll be 42 by then, I enjoy mountain biking, and cardio is important at my age... I work in a high stress environment, and can't afford to get 'angry' with my customers lol
So, if I chicken out with the Tren, I have the option of running a longer Test/Eq cycle - perhaps 16-18 weeks, or asking some of the guys on here for suggestions as to what else would be suitable for my 4th cycle... It's early days yet though
Good luck with your planned run mate - I'll be watching with anticipation... PLEASE DO post progress pics...
Like I say, we're in this together!
Good luck bro! Be healthy!