Alcohol & steroids/gains??

[Cody95]

Hi, quick question how much does alcohol really affect your gains? I have not consumed alcohol for about 4 months now, used to drink a few times a week not getting drunk or anything, just moderate. TILL i heard people or "Seen" as on the internet about people saying alcohol destroys gains. I have a 48 oz bottle of Olde English sitting in the fridge and i cannot get my mind off it. I just want to drink that tonight and then i can go another 4 months without alcohol. Is that really going to affect my gains?? Today was a rest day so my body is not trying to recover from anything but a tiny bit of bicep and ab soreness. Also i'm on 700mg Test prop a wk for 10 wks, so not really worrying about the alcohol dropping my test for a few hours. Thanks!

[hawk14dl]

Steroids are hard on your liver. Alcohol is hard on your liver.

It's best not to mix them.

That said, I believe is ok to have a drink or even two. It's when you poison yourself that you start having problems

By all means the experts can correct

[Cody95]

Well i just plan on having this 48 oz bottle, which is a'lot, i know but then i'm done with alcohol for along time, also i have milk thistle and liv 52. But will this really hurt my gains for the next few days?

[Euroholic]

Do you take your cycle seriously or not? Aren't you 18?

[Cody95]

Yes i do, and yes i'm 18. Ill i'm asking is a question i'm not saying i'm going to do it i'm just curious about other peoples opinions.

[efiles123]

I'm currently doing 500mg of test per week and I drink most weekends, usually getting drunk and yes I drink more than 48oz. Just got blood work done and liver enzymes are almost identical to those before cycle. Well within range, one liver value was even better than prior cycle and the other slightly worse.

[redz]

So you want to drink and do steroids at 18? What a joke.

[Cody95]

Good to hear efiles, thanks for commenting. Redz i used to drink, not getting drunk though. I'm already on a cycle and ill i'm wanting is a bit of beer this one time, i'm not wanting to go out and get drunk everyday.

[efiles123]

OP- I wouldn't worry about the effects of alcohol hindering your gains. Yes, steroids can be "hard" on the liver, although I personally think that statement is over exaggerated. At least with inj steroids, prop like your on isn't gonna harm your liver much if any.

I would focus more on hormones and taking the risk of screwing up natty test levels for life.

[Cody95]

efiles, what are your thoughts on HCG during a cycle? I had someone saying i should be taking it, is that going to help me out in the long run? Meaning i don't ruin my future, or at'least help a bit. Also if you have a source can you please guide my to it, i don't know where to buy it.

[efiles123]

I've been running hcg for my cycle of test only although many people don't for such simple cycles. It should help aid a quicker recovery post cycle.

[Cody95]

Alright, i will probably order some soon then, do you have any tips for me? I know i'm young and stupid for doing a cycle, and someone on another post said that i will be on TRT, but i have read about other people my age and they came out just fine after PCT. Anythings appreciated!

[MuscleInk]

Alright, i will probably order some soon then, do you have any tips for me? I know i'm young and stupid for doing a cycle, and someone on another post said that i will be on TRT, but i have read about other people my age and they came out just fine after PCT. Anythings appreciated!

Numerous threads on here Cody from guys your age who ran proper cycles and didn't recover. Just because some guys recover well doesn't mean you will. It irks me when guys say "I know guys who recovered fine". SO WHAT????? You should be worried about whether YOU will recovery and how you will deal with erectile dysfunction, low libido, depression and more if that happens.

Regarding alcohol.....this is a classic case of not being mature enough for steroids. Too many kids come here thinking we aren't being supportive enough in their goals. We discuss the risks of shutting down your developing HTPA and kids argue that they "feel ready". If you want to enjoy being a young man, go ahead. Leave the steroids for when you ARE READY to commit to this lifestyle. It's not a question of "is it safe". Sure there are risks, but if you want to drink and have fun, go do that without the gear and come back when you're ready to do it. The booze isn't going to go bad. If you can't leave it alone long enough to cycle, your priorities are elsewhere so just stop the cycle and enjoy being young.

[Cody95]

You know you're right and i'm just like those other stupid guys who makes the decisions too fast, ill be honest i wanted to jump into it right away and guess what i did.. I don't even have my PCT yet, i do have several ways to get it and going to order tomorrow along with HCG Nolva and clomid i'm two weeks into my cycle not really much i can do about it. I regret starting it right away, and i can think back when i started it i wasn't being mature honestly i didn't even think about PCT or the consequences at the time, (I did know i needed PCT just wasn't worrying about it then) now i've been feeling like a dumb ass for the last few hours because of it and guess what I AM A DUMB ASS, but i'm stuck now and there is nothing i can do about it all i can do is wait and pray about it and do what i need to do and train and eat continue what i was doing and have a positive outlook on it. It's weird i did know about the consequences and how it could affect my future at the time but it's like i was so taken over and blind by it that i didn't even give a thought like "What the hell am i doing??" I just wanted the experience... And now it hit me.

[Euroholic]

You know you're right and i'm just like those other stupid guys who makes the decisions too fast, ill be honest i wanted to jump into it right away and guess what i did.. I don't even have my PCT yet, i do have several ways to get it and going to order tomorrow along with HCG Nolva and clomid i'm two weeks into my cycle not really much i can do about it. I regret starting it right away, and i can think back when i started it i wasn't being mature honestly i didn't even think about PCT or the consequences at the time, (I did know i needed PCT just wasn't worrying about it then) now i've been feeling like a dumb ass for the last few hours because of it and guess what I AM A DUMB ASS, but i'm stuck now and there is nothing i can do about it all i can do is wait and pray about it and do what i need to do and train and eat continue what i was doing and have a positive outlook on it. It's weird i did know about the consequences and how it could affect my future at the time but it's like i was so taken over and blind by it that i didn't even give a thought like "What the hell am i doing??" I just wanted the experience... And now it hit me.

Your not stuck mate. Just stop now. Don't pin any more test. Order your pct

[Cody95]

Thank you.