wonderpunk24
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This being my very first experience with anabolics, I decided to chronicle the entire experience from start to finish, mostly because I wish something similar would have been available for me when I started this journey. I am a recovered heroin addict, and fitness and weightlifting in particular were critical in pulling myself out of the gutter and living a meaningful, joyful life. I was the guy sleeping behind the dumpster with a needle in his arm, and the desperation and loneliness of that life was all I knew for the better part of a decade. The camaraderie and focus of weightlifting, and the reward system of losing myself in the gym (or on the mountain; rock climbing does the same thing for me) and feeling better afterwards... that’s part of what helped me turn my life around. Now I live a beautiful life with people that I love deeply.
My anabolic journey began with a lot of research and study. Wikipedia, Google, and forums like this one became my best friends. I spent hours and hours just reading… Weighing different opinions, anecdotal evidence, medical journals and peer-reviewed studies. I even had an opportunity to have a sit-down with a former nutritionist for the US Olympic team, during which she berated steroid use and protein supplementation.
All of my learning and study brought me to a point where I was ready to formulate an appropriate diet. There is so much information out there about dieting; whether it be for mass gains, lean mass gains, dirty gainz, weight-loss, ketosis, “clean“ eating, cleanses, raw foods, paleo, and every variation and combination of these that someone could dream up.
I like to approach dieting simply, so I chose the following parameters for my diet:
- Calorie surplus of 300 calories daily
- 220g of protein daily
- Eat every two hours
These parameters are all intended to keep my body in an anabolic state. I have been lifting and tracking my macronutrients and calories for a long time, so this part was actually pretty easy for me. There is an incredible app out there called MyFitnessPal, and I highly recommend it. There are a lot of mind-blowing features, so maybe check out a YouTube tutorial... to me it’s super helpful.
I supplement with creatine, Omega-3s, caffeine, BCAAs, glutamine, and a pre-workout.
I’ll kind of be going over my lifting routine throughout this thread, but I allow 72 hours of rest between muscle groups. Hypertrophic resistance training 6 days/week. I do cardio/HIIT training every day.
So with my diet and exercise plans in place, it was time for me to decide on a cycle. I had pretty much settled on what I wanted my first cycle to look like, and reading Dolf’s topic on “first six cycles for beginners” totally solidified my decision. If you are new to AAS, READ THAT DISCUSSION. LET GO IF YOUR EGO, and take suggestions from these guys who have been doing this for decades. With that attitude, I settled on doing a 12-week Test-only cycle. I learned more about aromatase inhibition(avoiding gynecomastia) and post-cycle therapy (PCT). I did what these veterans said and also came up with a PCT regimen BEFORE I jumped into a cycle. A simple 40/40/20/20 Nolvadex cycle.
So it was time for me to find a source. Back to the books. Some things I learned: don’t put it out there in the forums that you’re looking for a source. You will be taken advantage of. Gain a functional knowledge of cryptocurrencies and how that whole system/economy works. Learn about the different anabolics, SERMS, supplements, etc. Learn about suppliers; does it matter if they are foreign or domestic? What is their privacy policy? What is their reputation? Post what you are learning on this and other forums. In doing so, you will start to build relationships with others. Once YOU have done the footwork for yourself, now you can ask people on here for some guidance.
I finally settled on XXXXXX XXXXX Labs for my Testosterone Cypionate, arimidex, and Nolvadex. I simply ordered my pins and syringes from a big-box online retailer. The purchasing process for this can be tricky, but with everything I had learned and read, I was prepared to jump through the hoops. The ordering process was separate from the paying process, and for security purposes, there is no tracking number. BUT the guys and gals at XXXXXX XXXXX are phenomenal. Every email was responded to quickly. They said that my order would ship from a domestic distribution center within two days. After 72 hours of not hearing anything, I got nervous and sent them an email. I got a quick response that he would make sure my package was the next one out the door, and I got a shipping notification less than an hour later!
So that’s where we stand as of right now. I’m stocking the fridge, getting plenty of sleep, and waiting like it’s Christmas Eve.
Thanks for joining me on this journey!***
***Everything in this post, in previous posts, and in future posts is entirely fictional. I am simply making up a narrative to try to fit in with the cool crowd on the internet. I do not engage in illegal trade or the use of banned substances. Any photos or anecdotes contrary to this statement are illustrative only and for entertainment purposes.***
Also, what are your current stats?