Originally Posted by
Provita
Day 29 Last Day
Weight 73.6 kg / 162.26 lb
Chest and arms
Had a great workout today. I'm a bit sad that today is my last day of the cycle. But all good things must come to an end. I know it is still early days and have not started PCT yet, but the gains I have managed to get was incredible. Strength gains is off the chart, from calfs to traps. Size gain also good. I get complements every day on that. I had to go and buy some new clothes today, because all my formal clothes are too tight. My collar size went from 38cm-41cm. I like the way my body looks in clothes now. A nice full shirt look. Weight gain 6kg (just over 13 lb)in 4 weeks. And taking into account that I got food poisoning and had to regain a lot of the weight again, I'm super happy with 6kg. My body fat seems a bit less than when I started.
PCT starts tomorrow. I will incorporate some fat burners to help get my bf% down a bit. 2 flies with one shot. I would expect to lose some weight, but not lean muscle mass. That might climb a bit due to the extra energy boost the fat burners give.
Side:
1. For a few days my BP was a bit higher than normal, but after taking a half Asprin for a couple of days, it went right down.
2. Back bumps - hardly noticeable. Managed it well with the power plate and foam rollers. Keeping in mind foam rollers, good stuff.
3. Lethargy - None what so ever. Thats crazy, this is always the worst side for me. Goes to prove compounds affect everyone differently
4. Acne - None on my face. I got a few small extra spots on my shoulders, but nothing severe and hardly noticeable (Started in week 4). None on my back.
5. Shin splints - My shins flared up and burned a couple of times on the bike and treadmill, but once I stretched it and rolled it out it was gone. (So no shin splints) Had it bad before, and that bit of burning is not shin splints.
6. Liver and Cholesterol - I did not have it tested, but I feel no tangible effect. The only tangible effect would be jaundice (liver), which at your cycle dose/length shouldnt show anyways. I would still advise to have bloodwork done just to make sure everything in that dept is back to normal. Please post results if you do.
7. Aromatise side effects - None. (Thanks to AI)
8. Testicular atrophy - None (Thanks to HCG) This is interesting as well. Good stuff again.
9. Muscle pain - The extra weight I lifted had an effect on old sport injuries (Shoulder pain) Proper rest and management sorted that out. I also have some pain in my elbow, but that is only when I lift real heavy. That is also easily managed.
I'm hoping for the best with my PCT. I know it is still early days. But if I know now, what I knew when I started, would I have done the cycle? The answer is yes.
I'll keep you posted on PCT.