Beginning First Cycle with questions

[BigDog911]

I am 24, will be 25 in July and have been training since junior year of high school. I have researched and gained knowledge from others over the years of pro-hormones and AAS. I have never done an AAS cycle but 2 years ago did 2 cycles of the pro-hormone SUS-500 (the regular verison not black) and gained 25lbs approx first bottle and 12lbs the second. I loved this stuff and would prefer to take it again rather than real gear but the stuff is no longer manufactured and has become illegal along with a host of other pro-hormone supplements. I am currently 187 and am looking to begin my first cycle within the next week.

I also have inquired to a few users I have met in the gym and through friends. I personally feel I am physically and mentally ready to do my first cycle and am well aware of the components of the AAS and side effects (long and short term.) As with any decision there are risks as well as rewards and it is my own personal choice and belief to begin this cycle would be beneficial towards my goals. I have no specific on-cycle weight goal but after proper PCT I hope to keep at least 12lbs. of solid muscle gain. I am at about 14-15% BF and incorporate heavy sets or 6-10 reps. My current routine is mon-chest, tues-back-bis, wed-legs, thurs-shoulders/traps, fri- Tris and i do abs once every 2 days. I change up the routine every 3-4 weeks to avoid muscle memory and attempt heavier weighted sets every week. My diet is solid with about 4000 cals a day, 250grams of protein, and as many carbs/fat i can cram into my mouth.

My proposed cycle is 400mg of Test-e for the 1 week followed by 500mg the next 9 weeks
4 weeks of d-bol at 30mg the 1st week and 40mg the next 3.

Nolvadex for 6 weeks as PCT.

One question I have is if im currently taking creatine monohydrate (powder form) should i continue while on cycle and if so at what dosage? Any diet, weight-training and PCT suggestions are greatly appreciated and welcomed.

I have already learned a lot and enjoyed reading many of your contriubtions and look forward to hearing more. Stay big!

[marcus300]

What are your stats?
BF?
Height?

[BigDog911]

i put bf in the original post, 14-15%. sorry forgot height 5'10

[marcus300]

I still think you could put on more natural weight by adjust your diet, if you re-design your diet you will be in a far better position to build new tissue and also maintain it after you have completed a cycle, my first advice would be to concentrate on your diet for the next 6 months at least and build more of a base and then you need to try and cut the bf down to around 12% which will be batter once you start your first cycle, being around 12% bf will reduce the sides what you may have at your current bf if you cycled.

You also need to educate yourself more regarding cycles, there is no need to pyramid the dose at the start of the cycle, you need to either stick with 400mgs or 500mgs from week 1 all the way through to week 10-12. You also need to learn more regarding pct - I would go with a standard clomid and nolva pct than just nolva alone IMHO. You may also look at getting an AI to hand just in case you get any estrogen related sides during the cycle and also some hcg .

Personally I would leave creatine for pct, its a great addition in this area IMHO.

What is your diet now? why dont you post it in the diet section and ask for advice to gain weight/bulk? this way we can help you out and hopefully get you to gain more natural mass/size in the next 6+months before you start your first cycle.

[cro]

sound like solid advice 2 me . i think the lower you can get bf% before cycle it will be that much better of a cycle as far as noticing solid gains/ slowing down chances of erses its worth it to take marcus, advice..