Getting close

[teezer33]

Ok gents, getting close to start my first cycle. Just need to shed about 8 more pounds to be on the safe side. Extremely excited. Wanted to start a log to motivate and track my progress. I figure a have another 4-6 weeks of losing BF and trying just a test cycle first; obviously, with PCT and HCG, AI

[BIGTIMEPUSH]

Good work, just a little left to go!!

[Brazensol]

What is your body fat sitting at right now? The first two things I learned here are not to cycle under ~25 years old and over ~15% body fat (lower is better). From everything else I have read that is good advice...

[teezer33]

around 20% give or take a few and turning 35 this month.

[Brazensol]

You may want to consider getting the bf down more. From what I have learned the risk of side affects when bf is above 15% are just too high. Of course, it's up to you. Personally, I figure it's better to give your cycle the best chance of success than risk the sides. You could be 15% or less in 2-3 months with a rock solid diiet and cardio. Hopefully those with far greater knowledge than mine concerning aas cycles will chime in. Good luck.

[teezer33]

As mentioned above I plan to start in 4-6 weeks when my BF is around 10-12%, hopefully!!

[Brazensol]

As mentioned above I plan to start in 4-6 weeks when my BF is around 10-12%, hopefully!!

I can't recommend Austinites body fat stack highly enough. It has helped me tremendously.

[BIGTIMEPUSH]

I can't recommend Austinites body fat stack highly enough. It has helped me tremendously.

Agreed!!! Its melting off the fat!!

[teezer33]

Update, will post some pictures soon. I started at 222lbs am now down to 214lbs and dropping weight quick and feeling good.

[gbrice75]

around 20% give or take a few and turning 35 this month.

As mentioned above I plan to start in 4-6 weeks when my BF is around 10-12%, hopefully!!

I don't want to piss on your parade, but this isn't being realistic. Dropping 8-10 percentage points in 4-6 weeks naturally is beyond ambitious. Honestly, you'd be lucky to be sitting at 15% if you do everything right.

Personally I'd hold off on cycling. Continue dropping bodyfat slowly until you're at a true 10-12% (give yourself another 12 weeks or so) and see how you feel at that point. Best advice I can give... in the end, it's up to you, but I don't think you'll be happy with the end result if you start a cycle in the mid teen's.

[-KJ-]

I don't want to piss on your parade, but this isn't being realistic. Dropping 8-10 percentage points in 4-6 weeks naturally is beyond ambitious. Honestly, you'd be lucky to be sitting at 15% if you do everything right.

Personally I'd hold off on cycling. Continue dropping bodyfat slowly until you're at a true 10-12% (give yourself another 12 weeks or so) and see how you feel at that point. Best advice I can give... in the end, it's up to you, but I don't think you'll be happy with the end result if you start a cycle in the mid teen's.

This is good advice bro! 2% a week is very ambitious. 1% is also ambitious IMO..
0.5 % per week is perfect but If you manage 1% that's great progress.

[irlkev]

I can't recommend Austinites body fat stack highly enough. It has helped me tremendously.

What is austenites body stack that you speak of? Sounds interesting? Am in process of going from 20% to hopefully 12-13, so any secrets are appreciated.

[bdos]

What is austenites body stack that you speak of? Sounds interesting? Am in process of going from 20% to hopefully 12-13, so any secrets are appreciated.

Look in supplements questions

[irlkev]

Got it. Great read. Will try and pick up that stuff straight away. Thanks.

[baseline_9]

As mentioned above I plan to start in 4-6 weeks when my BF is around 10-12%, hopefully!!

Not gonna happen m8. Give yourself 20 weeks of dieting correctly and average a 0.5% of weight loss per week....

Get yourself down to 10% and then reconsider the cycle...

Ask yourself why do you want to cycle too....

Do you plan to be a competitive bodybuilder? Are you paid based on your physical performance?

If not then why do you want to use gear..... Please remember that you will not maintain gains that are made from AAS so unless you plan to stay on for life it would probably be a better option to educate yourself on how to make slow and steady gains over the years.... Learning from naturals will make most people much happier in the long run....


You will probably ignore everything that I have posted here..... But I can guarantee that you will look back in 5 years and say I was right....

[gbrice75]

Not gonna happen m8. Give yourself 20 weeks of dieting correctly and average a 0.5% of weight loss per week....

Get yourself down to 10% and then reconsider the cycle...

Ask yourself why do you want to cycle too....

Do you plan to be a competitive bodybuilder? Are you paid based on your physical performance?

If not then why do you want to use gear..... Please remember that you will not maintain gains that are made from AAS so unless you plan to stay on for life it would probably be a better option to educate yourself on how to make slow and steady gains over the years.... Learning from naturals will make most people much happier in the long run....


You will probably ignore everything that I have posted here..... But I can guarantee that you will look back in 5 years and say I was right....

As usual, we're on the same page...

[teezer33]

I don't want to piss on your parade, but this isn't being realistic. Dropping 8-10 percentage points in 4-6 weeks naturally is beyond ambitious. Honestly, you'd be lucky to be sitting at 15% if you do everything right.

Personally I'd hold off on cycling. Continue dropping bodyfat slowly until you're at a true 10-12% (give yourself another 12 weeks or so) and see how you feel at that point. Best advice I can give... in the end, it's up to you, but I don't think you'll be happy with the end result if you start a cycle in the mid teen's.

I will take all the advise I can get, if I do something wrong or mention any thing that is unrealistic, please let me know. have no problem taking self criticism, I am still new to all this and in no rush to screw anything up.Thanks for the advise bro

[teezer33]

Not gonna happen m8. Give yourself 20 weeks of dieting correctly and average a 0.5% of weight loss per week....

Get yourself down to 10% and then reconsider the cycle...

Ask yourself why do you want to cycle too....

Do you plan to be a competitive bodybuilder? Are you paid based on your physical performance?

If not then why do you want to use gear..... Please remember that you will not maintain gains that are made from AAS so unless you plan to stay on for life it would probably be a better option to educate yourself on how to make slow and steady gains over the years.... Learning from naturals will make most people much happier in the long run....


You will probably ignore everything that I have posted here..... But I can guarantee that you will look back in 5 years and say I was right....

The answer to your question is yes, I would love to compete. You are right though the consequences of staying on a cycle is a life investment, and I have weighed my options, since my wife and I have already have children and I am in stable environment to support my possible bodybuilding adventure . I don't know if I ever will be at top level to compete, but I won't know unless I try. I have the termination, discipline, and won't quit or give up; I haven't given up on anything that I have put my mind to, but do lack the knowledge and experience,that's why I am here. Although bodybuilding is not my current career, I do have a stable career to support my goals in life, bodybuilding being one of them. I do appreciate your 2cents, thank you Sir.

[teezer33]

Ok gents, down to 204lbs and feeling great. I haven't checked Bf yet but still have a little more to go.

[largerthannormal]

You are still over 20% brother, but keep on it! good job

Is your diet posted anywhere we can take a peek at?