New Member - Current Cycle

[BadDevlin]

Hey guys, I posted this in the New Members section and someone suggested that I copy/paste here. Not necessarily looking for any feedback but it's always welcome from more experienced individuals.

Hey guys!

Newish 30 something guy here. Kind of migrating my online forum activity to this forum after being active on another forum that shall remain nameless. I've been a member here for a few months but haven't really been active until now. That being said:

32 yrs old, 195lbs, about 15-18% BF, 3500 cals daily 35/45/20 pro/carb/fat

Current cycle:

Week 1-8: Test-E 250mg/E3.5D, Aromasin 12.5mg/EOD
Week 9-13: D-Bol 30mg/ED
Week 9-16: Test-E 300mg/E3.5D, Tren -A 50mg/ED, Aromasin 12.5mg/ED

Have Nolva, Clomid, and HCG on hand for PCT, but debating cruising on a TRT dose of test for 3-4 months, running another cycle, then doing PCT after that. Not even thinking about running HCG until after I finish the dbol because from what I understand so far HCG can increase aromatization and I don't want to add that on top of test/tren/dbol combo. Looking forward to being a part of this community, getting to know some people, and learning as much as I can. Thanks!

[austinite]

Why post here if you're not looking for feedback? This section is for questions. Do you have any questions?

[BadDevlin]

Why post here if you're not looking for feedback? This section is for questions. Do you have any questions?

Like I said, I guess I'm always looking for feedback, and someone else suggested it. I'm new here, so forgive me for wandering around with the confused look on my face and glazed over eyes ;-)

One thing I am curious about is if my thinking with the HCG makes any sense? I feel like I don't want to increase aromatization since I'm taking test and dbol , so I decided at the very soonest I'll start it after I finish the dbol. I have plenty of it on hand already so I can start it whenever...

[austinite]

I can't seem to make any sense of this cycle protocol.

hCG should be used on cycle, not post cycle. It's used for preventative measure, not to fix a self-induced problem. You wouldn't put your seat-belt on after you get in a wreck, would you? Of course not. Doesn't make sense.

What's the point of increasing testosterone base from 250 to 300mg after 8 weeks? That makes zero sense to me. Maybe you can explain.

Aromasin is a decent AI, but it's weak. Even with 300mg of testosterone, the minimum dose I would recommend is 25mg daily.

What is your body fat? 15 to 18 percent is too large of a range and indicative of a guessing game. Either way, at that body fat range, I would assume you'd want to be cutting, not bulking. Dianabols placement into your protocol makes no sense. I assume you're not cutting on dianabol (although you can).

I don't know man. Personally, I would scrap this cycle idea in its entirety and get back to the drawing board.

Do you have goals? If so, what are they? How tall are you?

[BadDevlin]

The difference in the test dosage is because I switched sources mid cycle, the new source is 300mg/ml and I'm still doing a full ml. I will up my dosage on the Aromasin , thanks for pointing that out. I am guessing at my BF, yes. I'm not going to dish out cash to get a precise measurement. I'm not planning on competing ever so the cost:benefit ratio makes it pretty low on the priority list. My cycle protocol isn't going to change because I'm 3% off on my estimate of my BF.

I understand that is higher than optimal BF for a bulk, but I'm bulking this cycle and for one more after this before I cut. I'm doing a pretty good job at making it a leaner bulk, my BF has visibly gone down since I started, my strength is way up, and my muscles have grown in a visually obvious way. That is partly why I'm apprehensive about doing anything that will increase aromatization, because my BF is higher than ideal. Maybe it's just my own insecurity but I don't feel like I have the mass or strength to cut yet. My plan has always been to run a cycle or two getting my mass and strength up, then spend another year natty before I do a 3rd cycle. When I cut I'm probably going to do it natty first.

[austinite]

Ok. Good luck to you.

[BadDevlin]

Also, I'm not sure why I would want to 'scrap the cycle in it's entirety' if I'm happy with the gains I'm getting out of it. Not to mention the ridiculous amount of time and money I've invested in it. That seems ridiculous to just scrap it completely after the huge investment I've made, and based solely on the fact that it isn't to professional standards. My goal is to add strength and mass, and that is exactly what is happening. I'm really happy with what I'm getting out of this cycle so far.

[BadDevlin]

Ok. Good luck to you.

Thanks! I have actually read some of your guides and I really appreciate you taking the time to put all that information together, as well as taking the time to respond to my post.