Ok here goes

[upallniteagain]

I am a new member and recently I've been talking to a friend who is on his 2nd cycle. Currently I am not lifting but do run at least 2-3 times a week. I have mixed in some cycling into it as well. I do not have a routine for lifting at the moment and just looking for advice.

My question is whether I should be established first as having a routine before a first cycle or could an individual start lifting with a routine and cycle at the same time. I am a healthy 42 year old male, 6ft at 185lbs with military background so I do have enough discipline to do this. I would like to lose about 10 pounds of weight and am fine with gaining that back in muscle. I don't want a lot of bulk. I want to keep lean. Just looking for ideas on his I should start. My friend says that I just need a routine and I could start the first cycle. It also advised me when or if I start to avoid cardio. I'm new to this so just curious what effect doing cardio while on a cycle has a negative effect? I would think that since I don't want a lot of bulk but want a lean cut that cardio and a weight lifting routine would be the way to go? Other then having the drive and discipline I do not know much else so I will appreciate any advice you may also have.

[jr292]

Sounds like you can attain your goals naturally....10 pounds is not that much. Also, I wouldn't recommend aas until you have reached your genetic potential and have been training and eating for at least a couple years. I would start a lifting routine in addition to your cardio and you will be down 10 lbs in no time and will add some muscle.

[AXx]

Actually you can obtain all this with a good routine, cardio, and a great diet. All without having to use gear!

Now you are certainly able and old enough to do what you please but I personally would get my routine, diet, and cardio in check and check back in 6 months and see where your at!! You would be amazed at what can be accomplished with those things in order.

[qscgugcsq]

If you are not lifting actually aas is the last thing you want. You'll achieve your goal naturally with a good lifting routine and dieting.

And you will be surprise how fast it will be.

Good luck

[Buster Brown]

^^^^^Agreed

[upallniteagain]

Thanks for all of the advice. I'm going to take the natural route first.