Howdy people :-)

[Big_gRunt]

Hi all,
I've been reading the forum for a few weeks now. I'm from Australia. Trying to learn my stuff. I've done a few different forms of training (MMA, BB & power lifting). I've always had trouble keeping my gains.


Current Stats:
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Height: 6'1 (182 cm)
Weight: 169.4 lbs (77kg)
BF: 15%
Body type: ectomorph.
BMR:1800
Blood test: Full investigation - all within normal ranges.
MPB: Prone!
Kidney function: Ok, but one side has lowish function so I can't take creatine.



My goal is to build my weight to 190 - 200 lbs (85 - 90kgs) of good lean mass that will stick around. And keep my hair. Tall order, I know. So thats about 22 lbs (10kg) bigger than now.

I'm considering a "juice holiday" for a few months but it all depends my employment situation. We'll see. In the mean time I'm doing my research so if I do it then it will be worth my time & effort.

There seems to be some really good knowledge & experience around this place so I'll try not to be a pain in the butt with redundant questions!

Cheers,
BR.

[Big_gRunt]

Oh, BTW...hope the avatar makes my posts more readable !

he he.

[Big_gRunt]

Training History:

Age 13-17:
Mixed martial arts almost everyday for 4 years. Power training 3x week in gym (Plymetrics) for about 6 months.

Best stats during this period: Weight 187 lbs (85kg), BF < 8%


Age 17: Begun loosing hair.
Begun experimenting with anti-androgens to combat MPB.

Age 19: Had a hairline like clint eastwood has now.
Begun taking Finasteride (proscar) 1mg ED & Minoxidil 2x ED.

Age 21: Had all my hair back by age 21. Then Got lazy taking the hairloss stuff.


Age 23. weight had dropped down to 151 lbs(69kg) BF 12% (due to no training, not enough food and finasteride side effects) Stopped taking finasteride & minoxidil.

Begun body buiding as per Arnold's encyclopedia (workout level 1) To the letter. Had a great diet with a huge intake of everything good, in balanced proportions. Was getting lots of rest. Training 5 days per week as hard as I could. Didn't have a job so plenty of time to train. Started at 71kgs.

first month + 3.5 kg
Second month + 2.5kg
Third month + 2kg
Fourth month + 1.5kg (small gain didn't help moral)
Fifth month + 0.5kg (resumed finasteride out of fear of hair loss)
Six month + 0kg

Best stats for period : 180 lbs (82kg), BF < 10%. (I looked fantastic)


Age 26. Weight fallen down to 160 lbs (73kg). BF unknown% (lean though).
Got off the finasteride again. Begun power lifting, 6 week cycles. Weight went up to 176lbs (80kg) BF 14%. Trained for 2 years with 6 time national champ. (not as a training partner but under his guidance).

Age 27. Broke leg - stopped training.

Age 28. - begun using Melanotan 2. Got Sick, weight dropped to 156 lbs (71 kgs). BF unknown%. Hair line receeded, but not quite as bad as at age 19. I looked like shit. (Dark shit that is).


Age 30. Weight 165lbs (75kg), BF 13%. Begun moderate BB gym training again.

Six weeks later (now): Weight 169lbs (77kg), BF 15%.


Now using: Nizoral 2% (mon, wed, sat), Finasteride 1mg almost ED.
Blood test: All normal.

[Big_gRunt]

So in general, I can make acceptable gains naturally for a while. However finasteride always seems to kill my strength and appetite and recovery. Recovery turns to shit. I've had to drop from 3 day splits to 2 days splits when on finasteride.

Just started nizoral so maybe that will give me a leg up this time?

When I've done a bit more reading and thinking I might post a cycle propostion (in the appropriate forum of course) and get some advice.



Cheers,
BR.

[Matt]

Welcome.

[Aussiebb]

So is the question weight gain or pct?

[PT]

how the hell do you remember or even know all that crap? i know i had the flu about 2 years ago and probably dropped weight but i cant tell you how much and i definatly cant tell you how much i weighed 4, 5, 6 and 7 years ago. anyway welcome to AR.

[Matt]

how the hell do you remember or even know all that crap? i know i had the flu about 2 years ago and probably dropped weight but i cant tell you how much and i definatly cant tell you how much i weighed 4, 5, 6 and 7 years ago. anyway welcome to AR.

I know this might sound strange, and hit me on the head with a rock if its abit over the top, but ive kept records for the last three years, they concern, health, training routine, diet and so on.

god im not normal

[Big]

Welcome.
Regardless of why you are the size you are now, 6'1" and just under 170lbs at 15%bf means you are no where near ready for a cycle, with proper diet and training you could easily add 40lbs.

[Big_gRunt]

how the hell do you remember or even know all that crap? i know i had the flu about 2 years ago and probably dropped weight but i cant tell you how much and i definatly cant tell you how much i weighed 4, 5, 6 and 7 years ago. anyway welcome to AR.

Ha ha ha... Yeah well I've kept a few records too. They're a bit patchy but I filled in the blanks for ya.

I thought it would be worth mentioning all of it so maybe you could see if I would be wasting my time with AAS?

[Big_gRunt]

So is the question weight gain or pct?

Well, I guess it's not a PCT question because I haven't used AAS before. Unless I should be doing some kind of SERM or AI with finasteride????

I'm just trying to gain weight...

[Big_gRunt]

Welcome.
Regardless of why you are the size you are now, 6'1" and just under 170lbs at 15%bf means you are no where near ready for a cycle, with proper diet and training you could easily add 40lbs.

Hey,

With proper diet and training so far all I've been able to do is about 12-15lbs max. Then I just get stuck.

I think the finasteride has beaten my natural test levels down (aging has too, I guess). But I didn't take a test reading before I started on it years ago. So I can't be sure.

My blood investigation shows test @ 20 (ref range: 9.5 - 35).

Easily add 40lbs! I wish.

[Tigershark]

Welcome. There is a wealth of information here.