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Old 01-Aug-03, 01:50 AM   #1
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good starter cycle for first time?


I have been trainnng for about 3 years. I eat really well, and take my protien and vitmines regulerly. I am 26 years old and I weigh 195lbs, i am about 6ft tall. i train in a gold's gym about 4-5 days a week. i have tried pro hormones in the past, and got decent results with them. I thougt i woud try stepping it up a notch and trying a cycle of the real stuff. I have found a good supplier that i have known for a long time, and all i have to do is tell him what i want. My next goal weight is about 215lbs. i want to take injectable so i dont piss off my liver, and kidneys as much. I looked through some of the older posts, but didnt see any cut and dry good starter cycles. Ironman? Jock? anyone help a brother out here?

Ironman i sent an email to your MSN account, but i didnt know if you checked it still cause i havent seen you lately. I thought i would post her to get your attenion :P

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Old 01-Aug-03, 04:47 AM   #2
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So your looking to gain straight up then, not bothered about getting ripped on cycle ? How much money are you prepared to spend ? Good first cycles could be:

Test / dbol (to jump start)
Test / var (about 80mg/ day)
Test / Deca / Primo

You dont need much on your first cycle for m assive results....why smash your body up when you can do half the dosage most use and pull out the same results. Can I just say that 75% of the work on cycle is eating, sleeping & training....you really have to live it to get your gains.
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Old 01-Aug-03, 06:13 AM   #3
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Sorry Shim, I cleaned out my inbox early this week and might have deleted your e-mail by mistake (thinking it was spam -- oops!). In any case, welcome to the board!

First cycles I'm not too big on mixing things. This gives you a chance to see how your body reacts to certain drugs. You might want to do a testosterone only or deca only cycle. These two are basic to most any cycle.

I like single ester tests, but they require fairly regular injections to keep them level in your system.

You won't need to go too high to get the results you are seeking. About 500 mg of test a week, or 200 - 300 mg of deca per week should do the trick.

Make sure to keep nolvadex on hand, and get some clomid for post cycle. Most of the times clomid is used for 3 weeks post cycle, but I just read where using deca you should run it for 4 weeks. The extra week on won't hurt you.

You will want to keep your protein near 300 to 350 grams per day (more if you can) and your calories up above 4000. Keep them clean so you don't have to worry about fat gain! And when you come off, keep close to those same to keep your gains.

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Can I just say that 75% of the work on cycle is eating, sleeping & training....you really have to live it to get your gains.
Very, very true....
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Old 01-Aug-03, 07:00 PM   #4
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Excellent advice as always fellas. I recommend a simple Test Cypionate/Enanthate cycle with D-bol just to kick start things.

As it's your first cycle I think it's better to go with one compound, as stacking brings more side-effects and it's often difficult to discern where they are coming from.

Weeks 1-10: 400-500mg Test
Weeks 1-6: 20-30mg Dianabol

If you run D-bol then remeber to have your liver protectors Milk Thistle and ALA on hand.

Then again, I stacked Deca and Test Cyp for my first go and I've gained 30lbs. Remember to have Nolva for the Test as Ironman said and some Proviron if you decide to run Deca. Clomid therapy will get your test levels on the mend

The guys are right bro, diet is far more important than gear. Eat big even after you have finished.

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Old 01-Aug-03, 07:19 PM   #5
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first cycle


what does the novaldex do exactly block estrogen affects? I assume the clomid gets your natural test going right? and these are weekly injections right? I was told by a guy that you dont have to worry about estro as much with the deca, but the test you have to. any truth to that?

Thanks for all the good info guys, i appreciate it.

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Old 01-Aug-03, 09:21 PM   #6
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I was told by a guy that you dont have to worry about estro as much with the deca, but the test you have to. any truth to that?
Man, that is a toughie. There is a great debate going on about what causes gyno when using deca. One camp says it is progesterone, the other claims it is estrogen. One side says nolva won't do dick to cure it, the other disagrees. *sheesh* What's a body to do?

From my own experience, Nolva will correct gyno from deca. It did on me when I got gyno from a test/deca cycle. I had run straight test previously without any gyno problems. Added deca one cycle and BAM I got myself a nice pair of man boobies to play with while cuffing it! While I don't think it was the deca that converted to estrogen, I do think the deca made the test in my body more prone to conversion.

Bottom line -- you are messing with your body's hormonal balance. Be prepared to pay the price and have anti-e's on hand to correct things when they go wrong. That is why I suggest one drug only.
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Old 01-Aug-03, 10:08 PM   #7
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i was under the impression that gyno is uncorrectable? people say surgery is the only way? what do you mean when you say "it corrected it?

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Old 01-Aug-03, 10:15 PM   #8
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on your first cycle 400-600mg test weekly for 10 weeks should be enough anyway. and it couldnt hurt to see how your body responds. one drug at a time lets you know exactly where a prob is comin from if one shows up
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Old 01-Aug-03, 10:54 PM   #9
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Proviron is the best medication for Progestin-related gyno caused by Deca.

Early stages of gyno are puffy/itchy/sore/ nipples or a lump directly under the nipple.

With the onset of these syptoms 20-40mg of Nolva should be started and 25-50mg of Proviron if you are on Deca. Having taken these measures, gyno usually "corrects itself".

These are the EARLY stages, the longer you leave it the more the symptoms will get worse until eventually you will have a nice rack of man-boobs.

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Old 01-Aug-03, 11:07 PM   #10
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Thank you Jock. Well said.
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Old 01-Aug-03, 11:48 PM   #11
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ok i understand the gyno part, I think i am gonna do just a single drug for 6 weeks, so it will look something like this

week 1-6 1 shot a week 300mg of deca
week 1-6 if symptons arise 30-40mg of nova 1 shot a week im assuming?

post cycle week 1-4 clomid


how much clomid is a good amount?

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Old 02-Aug-03, 03:56 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by Shim Jahng
ok i understand the gyno part, I think i am gonna do just a single drug for 6 weeks, so it will look something like this

week 1-6 1 shot a week 300mg of deca
week 1-6 if symptons arise 30-40mg of nova 1 shot a week im assuming?

post cycle week 1-4 clomid


how much clomid is a good amount?

Shim
Question: What is Clomid?

Answer: Clomid is a synthetic estrogen and is generally prescribed by doctors to trigger ovulation in females.

Question: Why Should Bodybuilders use Clomid?

Answer: Almost all anabolic androgenic steroids will cause an inhibition of the bodies own testosterone production. When he comes off the steroids he has no natural test production and no more steroids. The body is left in a state of catabolism (catabolic hormones are high and anabolic hormones are low) and as a result much of the muscle tissue that was gained on the cycle is now going to be lost. Clomid stimulates the hypophysis to release more gonadotropin so that a faster and higher release of follicle stimulating hormone aud luteinizing hormone occurs. This results in an increase of the body's own testosterone production.

Question: Does Clomid also work as an anti estrogen?

Answer: Clomid is a synthetic estrogen, however it does also work as an anti-estrogen. How does it work? Because it is a weak synthetic estrogen, it will bind to the estrogen receptor (ER) and not cause any problems. At the same time the increase in estrogen from steroids are blocked from attaching to the ER.

Question: How effective is Clomid as an anti-estrogen?

Answer: It is very weak and should not be relied upon if you are going to be using steroids that aromatise at any rapid rate, or if you are pre disposed to gyno. Arimidex, Proviron and Nolvadex will all make better choices for this purpose.

Question: Some say Clomid during a cycle is a waste, is this true?

Answer: Let's first examine what happens when someone is using anabaolic androgenic steroids. When the level of androgens in the body get too high, the androgen receptor becomes more highly activated, and the hypothalamus stops sending a signal to the pituitary. In short the signal tells our body to stop producing testosterone. During a cycle the body has higher levels than normal of androgens and as long as this level is high enough clomid will not help to keep natural test production up. It will be almost all but completely shut off. The only purpose of clomid during a cycle is as an anti-estrogen.

Question: When do I start Clomid? Some say 2 weeks others 3.

Answer: When you start using your clomid all depends on what steroids you were using during your cycle. Different steroids have different half lifes and you should adjust your clomid intake accordingly. As we have seen above, if we take clomid when the androgen levels in our body is still high it will be a waste. We need to wait for androgen levels to fall before implementing our clomid therapy. However if we take it too late we could possibly lose gains. Look at the list below to determine when you should start clomid therapy. By selecting from the list all the steroids you used in your cycle and which ever one has the latest starting point then go with that. For example if I cycled dbol, sustanon and winstrol I would use sustanon as it remains active in the body for the longest period of time.

Anadrol/Anapolan: 8 - 12 hours after last administration
Deca: 3 weeks after last injection and clomid for 4 weeks
Dianabol: 4 – 8 hours after last administration
Equipoise: 17 – 21 days after last injection
Fina: 3 days after last injection
Primobolan depot: 10 – 14 days after last injection
Sustanon: 3 weeks after last injection
Testosterone Cypionate: 2 weeks after last injection
Testosterone Enanthate: 2 weeks after last injection
Testosterone Propionate: 3 days after last injection
Testosterone Suspension: 4 – 8 hours after last administration
Winstrol: 8 – 12 hours after last administration

Question: What is the most effective way for Clomid therapy.

Answer: Clomid has a long half life and as such there is no need to split up doses throughout the day. I read some where that it was 5 days. Now if we used sustanon and we start using clomid 3 weeks after our last injection we anticipate that androgen levels are low enough to start sending the correct signals. If androgen levels are still a little high then the normal 50mgs/day of clomid for 1 week is not going to be effective. We need to start at a high enough amount that will work or help even if androgen levels are still a little high. 300mgs on day 1. I know I said don't split it up due to its long half life but try and split this up 2 tabs 3 times a day. After we have finished this first day we seek to use 100mgs for 10 days and then followed by 50mgs for 10 days.

Question: Do I need to use Clomid for 3 weeks?

Answer: Why don't you want too? It is very cheap, very effective and can mean the difference between maintaining gains and losing them.

Question: How cheap is Clomid?

Answer: Clomid normally comes in 50mg tablets but also comes in capsule form of 25mgs. A 50mg tablet can be anywhere between 25 cents and $2.50.

Question: Do all steroids cause shut down of the hpta.

Answer: Not all steroids do. Everyone is different and you must also take into account how long you have been using a certain steroid and at what dose in order to determine if you need clomid or not. However as the price is so cheap, why risk not using it.
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Old 02-Aug-03, 06:13 AM   #13
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ok i understand the gyno part, I think i am gonna do just a single drug for 6 weeks, so it will look something like this

week 1-6 1 shot a week 300mg of deca
week 1-6 if symptons arise 30-40mg of nova 1 shot a week im assuming?

post cycle week 1-4 clomid

how much clomid is a good amount?

Shim
Bro, I don't think any of the fellas on here will advocate a 6 week cycle especially for a first-time mass builder, that is far too short. Extend your cycle to at least 8 weeks or 9-10 being the optimal length of time.

First off I wouldn't do a Deca only cycle, the risks of Deca dick (limp c*ck) are all too real, while recovery is difficult due to low test production.

A test of some sort should be the backbone of any successful mass-building cycle, you cannot ignore it, it is the king of all steroids and will pack on more size and strength than most other compounds.

Nolvadex is a very good anti-estrogen but does not deal with progesterone-related gyno caused by Deca, you need Proviron at 25-50mg a day for this.

Steve has given you all the Clomid info you need, run it like this after the half-life of your chosen steroid has run out.

Clomid Post-Cycle Therapy

Day 1: 300mg
Days 2-11:100mg
Days 12-21: 50mg

Ironman, Steve and Lee have all given some great info. Good job fellas!

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