Hi,
I would like to get some advice about my 1st cycle.
I wanted to run a first cycle 4 years ago but I ve been advised on this forum to forget because I was too fat.
I am 188 cm (6'2)
100 Kg (220 LBS)
Body type : Endomorph
practice of bodybuilding :5 years
I went from 32% BF to 16% and this, naturally. It took me 1,5 year with a lot of cardio, boxing and heavy workouts.
My diet : I have no diet anymore just changed my lifestyle, I eat 50% protein, 25% carbs and 25% good fats. I know what you could say (too little carbs) but it fits me well. I don t eat simple carbs and junk food, only healthy food.
I have lost very few lean mass (2.000 kcal per day) and I lift even more than when I was fat. Even with caloric restriction, I gain some strength.
Anyway : My goal is to reach 8% BF with a decent muscle mass. I want to spare my lean mass.
This cycle is just to maximize the fat loss and when I will reach 8%, I will start a proper mass gain (only muscle - no fat even if it take me years, I am not in a hurry) diet.
For the first time of my life, I will start a cycle : I want to take something mild for fat loss and muscle preservation. I think that good diet and serious heavy workout can lead to muscle gain so no need to increase muscle mass for now. Cardio is requested to prevent any fat mass gain.
So I did my Homework :
Cytomel (from pharmacy)
Day 1 & 2 : 25 mcg + (Primobolan 350 mg/week during 8 weeks - See below)
Day 3-10 : 50 mcg
Day 20-30 : 75 mcg
Day 30-40 : 50 mcg
Day 40-45 : 25 mcg (Ok no need to taper but It seems intuitive to me to taper it).
Max 6 weeks of cytomel because it increases the heart pulse by stressing the heart. Note : In order to prevent heart fatigue, I have to decrease cardio activity. T3 also decreases bones density.
I don't want to use clenbu because The use of clenbu in addition to cytomel will induce a too big pressure on the heart.
During this cycle :
Need to add : Anavar or Primobolan (Methenolone Enanthate) to avoid muscle loss.
Anavar & side effects:
- Liver toxicity (C17-aa);
- Decrease of natural testosterone
- Decrease HDL and increase LDL
Primobolan & side effects :
- Liver toxicity but less toxic than Anavar (better to take primobolan depot to avoid this liver toxicity)
- Decrease HDL and increase LDL
- Hair loss (no problem I have no hair anymore)
Good effects (PROS) :
- no water retention
- no gynecomastia
- no PCT needed (but for a long run : Nolvadex 20 mg or Clomid 50 mg for 4 weeks)
So I think I will use primobolan depot (rather than Anavar) : 300-400 mg/week for 8 weeks.
My goal is to maximize fat loss, spare lean mass and avoid any side effect and especially Gyno, blood pressure issue and heart problems.
I will start a blood test before starting this cycle and one week after the start of this cycle.
Questions :
Is a one month cycle of T3 enough ?
Should I decrease aerobic activity ? (I run 1h per day + body workout - 5x/week).
IS there a way to make this cycle safer ?
Should I use/add other compounds ?
Any other advice ?
Key success is : 70% Diet + 15% workout +15% AAS
Thank you.