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Here is a brief guide for any of you who have yet to make the jump to steroids, or perhaps did with no prior knowledge. Follow this guide to have a healthy first cycle and not completely destroy your HPTA for the future.
Step 1: Establish baseline blood work readings. Once you start toying with your bodies hormones, your baseline will never be the same which is why its important to establish these BEFORE you start cycling.
- visit https://www.privatemdlabs.com and select a “Female Hormone Panel,” don’t worry - when you fill out your information as a male, it will recognize this and your margins will be set accordingly. Google a coupon code as they always have 5-10% off offers. Once paid, you will receive a requisition form via the email you entered which you will print out.
-If you want to be overzealous, I would recommend getting a thyroid TSH w/ Free T3 and Free T4 test added on top of this if you can afford it.
Step 2: Go on https://www.labcorp.com and find a location nearest you and schedule your appointment. In my experience I can always schedule for the next day it never takes more than 15 minutes in-and-out. Following having your blood taken, you will receive an email with you results in 1-3 days, sometimes even the same day. These numbers will represent homeostasis for your body. Lets look at this from an objective standpoint. If you know your baseline testosterone serum is 700 nd/gl and following post cycle your levels are only 500, you then are able to concur with saying you are not fully recovered yet. These numbers are very important and any problematic areas such as Thyroid, Liver etc should be addressed prior to cycling.
-Older guys, please send me a PM if you want more comprehensive blood tests for your prostate etc.
3. So, you know you’re healthy, so now we can begin to fathom the thought of reverting to steroids. First, I advise you never to make a rushed decision for something that could potentially affect you for the rest of your life. Research is the key here. You should read every piece of knowledge on these forum boards and devise a real plan and understanding. Never listen to what someone tells you what to do, because I promise you - they do not care about your health and they won’t be there when you’re being put on TRT at age 23. I would like to make it abundantly clear that steroids are not a miracle drug, and believe it or not, the majority of your gains will be made and retained in the kitchen (no pun intended). This takes me to point 4.
4. Time to hone in your diet. If you cannot afford the bare essentials food to have the caloric intake that supports muscle growth, I would advise holding off. There are cheaper ways to do it - plain rice, chicken, eggs are all very cheap. Your diet needs to be specific to your goals. If you want to bulk, cut, it needs to be exhibited by the way you eat. I can’t exactly lay out diet plans for these because each individual needs a unique plan of what works for them. You can find multiple different diet plans on the internet and my advice is start SOMEWHERE. If you only eat two times a day, focus on getting six meals in. if you eat like shit, try to clean it up. These things don’t happen overnight, but establishing good habits is the main benefactor to your success.
5. Proposed cycle below:
Weeks 1-12 Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate at 400mg/week
Week 1-12 Aromasin (Exemestane) @ 12.5mg E3D (Every three day) - if you begin to get any pain or lump behind the nipple, bump it to EOD dosage until it subsides.
Following your last shot, wait 12 days and its time to start your PCT
PCT: 4 weeks
1-4 Clomid (Clomiphene) 100/100/50/50
1-4 Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) 20/10/10/10
1-4 Aromasin (Exemestane) 6.25mg duration (ED)
Helpful Supplements:
n2 guard on cycle for organ and liver protection and HCGenerate on PCT to give your body every possible chance to recover promptly (the longer it takes to recover, the less gains you will be able to retain)
-A normal vitamin/protein regime on cycle is a given. I assume if you’re at the point of considering steroids you likely already have some normal supplements you take on a daily basis. All of them serve different purposes; for example - vitamin C plays a role in lowering cortisol levels.
You’ll need to get syringes and alcohol prep pads and gloves if you’re extremely anal like me. Here is just one example site, however there are many.
http://www.liquidations-outlet.com
Shopping list
-21G Needle only for drawing oil out of the vial
-25G Needle/3ml syringe for injections. I prefer 1 1/2” because contrary to popular belief, this length is good for even “not so big” muscles. You do not want the oil leaking into your Sub-Q or fatty regions because thats how sterile abscesses occur.
Here is a site for the different intramuscular injection sites. http://www.spotinjections.com/index3.htm
Tips
-Shower prior to injection, this will rid your skin of different surface bacteria’s and soften it.
-When using a prep pad to clean your vial top or injection surface you need to let the isopropyl alcohol dry entirely. Antiseptics take a minute to actually kill the different strains of bacteria.
-When injecting find your injection spot (after cleaning) and push straight in like a dart. Do not go slow or you’ll feel more of a pinch because all of the sensory nerves are on the outermost layers of the skin.
-Aim to not shake although your first time you will be freaked out; injected slowly and consistently.
-When done, pull straight out and apply a NEW alcohol prep pad to the area and push down as hard as you can. This will allow your body to clot a capillary if you nicked one, or prevent the oil from leaking out into the subcutaneous layers of the skin. Apply pressure for a minute
-Following injection, with the prep pad over the injection site, give it a deep massage - it might hurt, but it will hurt less the following day if you do this, rather than ignoring this.
“Help, I got PIP”
-PIP aka Post injection pain will hit you 2 days following your injection (the height of the pain will)
-Massage it throughout the day
-Apply heat
-Take an ibuprofen
-Soak in an Epsom salt bath
-Quit being a pussy
Note: If an injection site is ever red, and HOT (emphasis on the heat) seek a doctors attention for an antibiotic because the heat signifies an infection your body is attempting to fight off. I would advise keeping Amoxicillin or the equivalent on hand at all times. Don’t panic, prompt action will help you avoid any complications and ending up in the Emergency room. A lump or knot that is NOT red/hot is nothing to worry about and will likely disperse as the hormone crystalizes.
Following up notes: I always recommend getting post cycle blood work 4 weeks after you have completed your post cycle. By then, your numbers should have begun to reach normalcy.
-Don’t get addicted to the way you feel on cycle, just because you tolerated Testosterone doesn’t mean you’re reading to jump to Trenbolone. Map out your cycle, and follow the guide.
Important Guidelines
-The time spent ON cycle will be the time you stay OFF cycle
(i.e. if you run a 12 week cycle, 4 week post cycle - you should wait 16 weeks following the ending to even consider another cycle)
-For young guys and gals: 1 new compound should be introduced at max per cycle. This is a slow and steady journey you are about to embark on.
-If you’re a douchebag, steroids will make you into a bigger one and I’m not referring to your muscles.
-Don’t use steroids as an excuse for rage, its what gives them a bad name. If you’re contemplating steroids you should have the mental maturity to handle them.
-Do not ever reuse or share a needle. If your needle touches any surface, you need to throw it in the trash and get a clean/sterile one.
In conclusion I would definitely say there are things such as Peptides, Sarms, pro hormones etc that should be used before jumping straight to steroids. Research is key and knowledge is power.
Step 1: Establish baseline blood work readings. Once you start toying with your bodies hormones, your baseline will never be the same which is why its important to establish these BEFORE you start cycling.
- visit https://www.privatemdlabs.com and select a “Female Hormone Panel,” don’t worry - when you fill out your information as a male, it will recognize this and your margins will be set accordingly. Google a coupon code as they always have 5-10% off offers. Once paid, you will receive a requisition form via the email you entered which you will print out.
-If you want to be overzealous, I would recommend getting a thyroid TSH w/ Free T3 and Free T4 test added on top of this if you can afford it.
Step 2: Go on https://www.labcorp.com and find a location nearest you and schedule your appointment. In my experience I can always schedule for the next day it never takes more than 15 minutes in-and-out. Following having your blood taken, you will receive an email with you results in 1-3 days, sometimes even the same day. These numbers will represent homeostasis for your body. Lets look at this from an objective standpoint. If you know your baseline testosterone serum is 700 nd/gl and following post cycle your levels are only 500, you then are able to concur with saying you are not fully recovered yet. These numbers are very important and any problematic areas such as Thyroid, Liver etc should be addressed prior to cycling.
-Older guys, please send me a PM if you want more comprehensive blood tests for your prostate etc.
3. So, you know you’re healthy, so now we can begin to fathom the thought of reverting to steroids. First, I advise you never to make a rushed decision for something that could potentially affect you for the rest of your life. Research is the key here. You should read every piece of knowledge on these forum boards and devise a real plan and understanding. Never listen to what someone tells you what to do, because I promise you - they do not care about your health and they won’t be there when you’re being put on TRT at age 23. I would like to make it abundantly clear that steroids are not a miracle drug, and believe it or not, the majority of your gains will be made and retained in the kitchen (no pun intended). This takes me to point 4.
4. Time to hone in your diet. If you cannot afford the bare essentials food to have the caloric intake that supports muscle growth, I would advise holding off. There are cheaper ways to do it - plain rice, chicken, eggs are all very cheap. Your diet needs to be specific to your goals. If you want to bulk, cut, it needs to be exhibited by the way you eat. I can’t exactly lay out diet plans for these because each individual needs a unique plan of what works for them. You can find multiple different diet plans on the internet and my advice is start SOMEWHERE. If you only eat two times a day, focus on getting six meals in. if you eat like shit, try to clean it up. These things don’t happen overnight, but establishing good habits is the main benefactor to your success.
5. Proposed cycle below:
Weeks 1-12 Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate at 400mg/week
Week 1-12 Aromasin (Exemestane) @ 12.5mg E3D (Every three day) - if you begin to get any pain or lump behind the nipple, bump it to EOD dosage until it subsides.
Following your last shot, wait 12 days and its time to start your PCT
PCT: 4 weeks
1-4 Clomid (Clomiphene) 100/100/50/50
1-4 Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) 20/10/10/10
1-4 Aromasin (Exemestane) 6.25mg duration (ED)
Helpful Supplements:
n2 guard on cycle for organ and liver protection and HCGenerate on PCT to give your body every possible chance to recover promptly (the longer it takes to recover, the less gains you will be able to retain)
-A normal vitamin/protein regime on cycle is a given. I assume if you’re at the point of considering steroids you likely already have some normal supplements you take on a daily basis. All of them serve different purposes; for example - vitamin C plays a role in lowering cortisol levels.
You’ll need to get syringes and alcohol prep pads and gloves if you’re extremely anal like me. Here is just one example site, however there are many.
http://www.liquidations-outlet.com
Shopping list
-21G Needle only for drawing oil out of the vial
-25G Needle/3ml syringe for injections. I prefer 1 1/2” because contrary to popular belief, this length is good for even “not so big” muscles. You do not want the oil leaking into your Sub-Q or fatty regions because thats how sterile abscesses occur.
Here is a site for the different intramuscular injection sites. http://www.spotinjections.com/index3.htm
Tips
-Shower prior to injection, this will rid your skin of different surface bacteria’s and soften it.
-When using a prep pad to clean your vial top or injection surface you need to let the isopropyl alcohol dry entirely. Antiseptics take a minute to actually kill the different strains of bacteria.
-When injecting find your injection spot (after cleaning) and push straight in like a dart. Do not go slow or you’ll feel more of a pinch because all of the sensory nerves are on the outermost layers of the skin.
-Aim to not shake although your first time you will be freaked out; injected slowly and consistently.
-When done, pull straight out and apply a NEW alcohol prep pad to the area and push down as hard as you can. This will allow your body to clot a capillary if you nicked one, or prevent the oil from leaking out into the subcutaneous layers of the skin. Apply pressure for a minute
-Following injection, with the prep pad over the injection site, give it a deep massage - it might hurt, but it will hurt less the following day if you do this, rather than ignoring this.
“Help, I got PIP”
-PIP aka Post injection pain will hit you 2 days following your injection (the height of the pain will)
-Massage it throughout the day
-Apply heat
-Take an ibuprofen
-Soak in an Epsom salt bath
-Quit being a pussy
Note: If an injection site is ever red, and HOT (emphasis on the heat) seek a doctors attention for an antibiotic because the heat signifies an infection your body is attempting to fight off. I would advise keeping Amoxicillin or the equivalent on hand at all times. Don’t panic, prompt action will help you avoid any complications and ending up in the Emergency room. A lump or knot that is NOT red/hot is nothing to worry about and will likely disperse as the hormone crystalizes.
Following up notes: I always recommend getting post cycle blood work 4 weeks after you have completed your post cycle. By then, your numbers should have begun to reach normalcy.
-Don’t get addicted to the way you feel on cycle, just because you tolerated Testosterone doesn’t mean you’re reading to jump to Trenbolone. Map out your cycle, and follow the guide.
Important Guidelines
-The time spent ON cycle will be the time you stay OFF cycle
(i.e. if you run a 12 week cycle, 4 week post cycle - you should wait 16 weeks following the ending to even consider another cycle)
-For young guys and gals: 1 new compound should be introduced at max per cycle. This is a slow and steady journey you are about to embark on.
-If you’re a douchebag, steroids will make you into a bigger one and I’m not referring to your muscles.
-Don’t use steroids as an excuse for rage, its what gives them a bad name. If you’re contemplating steroids you should have the mental maturity to handle them.
-Do not ever reuse or share a needle. If your needle touches any surface, you need to throw it in the trash and get a clean/sterile one.
In conclusion I would definitely say there are things such as Peptides, Sarms, pro hormones etc that should be used before jumping straight to steroids. Research is key and knowledge is power.
